Chapter 13

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April came to the lair after school just like any usual day. She had a lot of work to get done but was hoping she could still fit in some training with Master Splinter. If only the boys would give her enough space to do so. Donnie kept wanting to train with her or have her investigate the sewers with him but she didn't have time.

When she walked in, there was a girl with long black hair doing flips around the living room with Mikey. It seemed like they were having some kind of competition.

Mikey and the girl seemed to be trying to mirror each other.

It was working well until the girl knocked over the lamp by the couch.

"Sorry, Mikey!" she said trying to make sure nothing broke.

"It's cool. Usually we break that once a week."

April blinked a few times and went over.

"Um, hi?"

Mikey looked over.

"April! This is Zoey! Raphael met her and Claire a little while ago and he brought them here!"

Zoey went over to April.

"It is very nice to meet you," she said bowing.

April bowed but was a little hesitant. Who was this girl? Since when did Raphael know other people? And why wasn't Donnie bothering her yet to hang out like always?

Master Splinter walked over to April.

"Ah. There you are. I was wondering if you were coming today."

April bowed to her sensei.

"Hai. Can we train for a bit today? I have a lot of work to get done this weekend so I don't have much time."

Splinter nodded and they went to the dojo.

"Master Splinter, who was that girl?"

"Raphael was injured a few nights ago. The two girls, Claire and Zoey, treated him for the night and became friends with him. While I did not trust them at first, they showed me they have true hearts."

April was a little distrusting of them. The turtles were brothers to her and these two girls, even if she only met one, couldn't be good news.

"Let's begin."

Raphael and Claire relaxed in his room for a little longer, sitting and talking about whatever was on their minds.

"So you've only been allowed to be on the surface for a little while?"

Raphael nodded.

"Yeah, well we weren't ready for some of that stuff. Hell, we didn't eat much besides algae and worms until then. Now we eat pizza, Chinese food when we can, and even ramen!"

Claire smiled, making Raphael's heart race a little faster.

What's going on?

"Maybe sometime I should bring some stuff down here and make you some Golumpki."

"Gol-who-ki?"

"Its meat filled cabbage! My family makes the best in the county! I'll tell you what..."

Claire picked up Spike.

"You let me have Spike over for a sleepover tonight and I'll make it for you tomorrow!"

Raphael reached over and tried to get Spike.

"No way!"

Claire laughed and handed Spike back to him, keeping her hands on Spike.

"Relax. We can share him."

Raphael looked down and saw his hands were over Claire's. Her hands were warm and tiny compared to his.

Claire noticed him staring at their hands and blushed.

"I-I better go check on Zoey," she said making sure Raphael had a grip on Spike. "We'll be back later this week if you're cool with that."

"Yeah, sure," he said trying hide the massive blush on his face.

She rubbed her hands as she walked over.

His hands were coarse and strong...why didn't she notice it before?

Her face turned bright red. Why did she notice it? I mean it wasn't something she needed to notice about her new friend!

Zoey was still in the living room with Mikey.

"What happened to Donnie showing you his lab?"

Zoey giggled.

"He was showing me some of his gadgets and stuff. He was modifying Raph's Shell Cycle and he spilt oil on the floor. I wanted to help but he didn't want me to get dirty."

"Aw! That was so nice of him! What do you want to do now? Do you want to stay here or go back to the apartment? I have some homework to do and you do have that essay due Friday."

Zoey's eyes widened.

"No way. I thought that was next week! It's due on November 2nd!"

"Yea...It's the last few days of October this week...remember?"

Zoey scrambled her stuff together.

"Let me say bye to Donnie quick! Bye, Master Splinter and April!" she shouted.

Claire looked to Mikey.

"Who?"

"Our other human friend."

Zoey popped her head into Donnie's lab. He was covered in black gunk and was scrubbing the last of it off the floor.

"Bye, Donnie. We'll be back later this week!"

Donnie looked up and smiled.

"Great! I'll add you and Claire's numbers to our network too if that's okay."

She smiled.

"Of course. Good luck with your submarine."

She and Zoey were starting to head out of the lair when Zoey noticed the slight twinge of pink on Claire's cheeks.

"Whoa. I haven't seen you turn this shade since your parents gave you the talk!"

"Shut it!"