"It wasn't your fault," I say. "Some things are just out of our control."

Gavin sighs and nods. "I know...but there must've been something we could have done. We should have destroyed it right on the spot. As soon as we could. But we didn't." He's beating himself up about this.

"It's the past now," Mallory insists, shaking her head. "All we can do now is try as hard as we can to find the guy who stole it."

"I just don't know how somebody could find out how dangerous the substance was. Nobody knew besides the others in the lab," he says, his eyebrows drawn together.

"Then one thing's for sure: you either have an eavesdropper, or a traitor," I say grimly.

Gavin is about to respond, but the officer next to him taps his shoulder.

"Thirty minutes are up," the gruff voice says.

Gavin watches us through the glass window that separates us from the horrible place Gavin and Jenna reside. They don't belong here. They look so out of place.

As I push through the streets pressing my way towards the Headquarters, I clutch the piece of paper that Gavin had given me, with the info of his parents contact information on it.

I make a note to call the kids as soon as I can.

"Alexandra," Serena says when I walk in through the doors, almost like she's been waiting for me. "What did you find out?"

"I went to the prison and Gavin told us that no one else outside the lab knew about the substance, which means they either have an eavesdropper or a traitor," I repeat what I had said to Gavin.

"Anything else?"

"No," I admit, sheepishly.

Serena purses her lips, and I can tell she's disappointed I didn't find out more. But she doesn't complain.

"This information should do for now," she decides.

Once she's gone, I turn to the Profile Reports on my desk. Again, I find a Dark Angel one.

Name: Xander Nicholas
Age: 19
Height: 5'8
Hair Color: Black
Eye color: Green
Gang: Dark Angels

"Whoa...is that a Dark Angel profile report?" I turn my head to find a guy I semi-recognize. He's tall with red hair and green eyes. "Sorry, I probably look like a snoop." I shake my head, and try to remember his name.

"No, it's okay. It's actually the second one I've found in the last few days," I say, handing it over to him. While I wait for him to read it, I keep trying to remember his name.

Tyler? I'm not sure. If he knows me, I don't want to seem like a jerk for not knowing him.

"Wow." He hands it back to me. "What did the other one say?" He definitely looks like a Tyler.

"I don't remember," I say. "Something about the guy being the nephew of Sullivan Castillo." I tilt my head to think some more. Taylor? Or Tyler? Or neither? I inwardly sigh.

"His nephew?" Tyler/Taylor's eyes widen in surprise. "Wow-the Headquarters are getting better and better at discovering things."

"My same thoughts," I agree, right as someone shouts, "Hey, Tanner! Come look at this!" My redhead co-worker waves his hand to say goodbye to me and approaches the voice that called him. His name is Tanner.

By half past seven, a feeling of accomplishment fills me, as I feel I've done a lot today.

A soft ringing fills the air.

"Hello, this is Agent Alexandra," I answer, picking up the phone.

"Hey Serena said we can leave early because we are having some officers come to our apartment for questioning." I recognize my brother's voice immediately.

"Questioning? For what?" I ask.

"The Harrison's. The police are interviewing everyone who had close relations with them." This makes me angry. They are taking this way too far. Sure, they lost a very important chemical that may or may not be used as an evil plot as we speak. But it was an accident! Accidents happen.

I begin to wonder what kind of questions they'll be asking us. Maybe they'll ask simple questions like how we knew the Harrison's. Or complex questions like if we ever consider them to be the bad guys, and if so when, where, why and how? Or maybe they'll ask us what we know. Can we trust them with what we know? Because I'm already sure that we know more than we should.

The drive home is silent, which is how it typically is on the drive home from work. But I think we all feel uncomfortable in one way or another. We left work earlier than we usually do, and the reason being because we have to get home before total strangers step into our home and begin questioning us.

I certainly wish that I had Leo to calm me down. My mind is a disaster. Thoughts and scenarios from every direction, plummeting straight into my brain. I've never been this stressed before. I think for a moment. Actually yes I have. I barely remember it though.

I was in seventh grade. I'd had a ton of homework, speeches all throughout the week, and my friends were being really dramatic. It was completely hectic. So what called me down?

Noah McDaniel. He was my best friend in Malibu, from the time we were in kindergarten. I still remember the exact words he said to me when I had a complete freak out session. "Lexi, please stop making it rain; my camera isn't waterproof." He always knew what to say.

Noah constantly had his video camera out. He could talk about other things than school, but school was his specialty. In fact, in the fifth sixth and seventh grade, he tutored me in math and science.

I clearly remember the day I moved away. It was so sudden, and he was devastated. So was I. Much to my dismay, Mom told me I wouldn't be able to contact him in any way. She told me it was too dangerous.

At the time, I was furious at her. But now, I'm grateful. So far, the danger hasn't managed to miss hurting some of the people I care most about. So maybe it was for the better.

"I bet you they're going to have restrictions or something," I say to my brother as we trudge up the stairs.

"What do you mean?"

"Like, has info we won't be able to do anymore. They'll say it's for our safety, but that's never the real reason." Benj is silent as he takes in my words. He understands. That has been our entire life since Dad left, and even a little bit before.

"You can't do this for your safety."

"You can't do that, because we want to keep you safe."

"You aren't allowed to see this person, because they may be dangerous."

I sit in my room for a few minutes, texting Mallory. I hear a faint knock on the window. I'm about to open the window, when I realize I can't fully see who it is. I give the figure a skeptical look and it shows me its twin blades, as well as a three fingered hand. I let out of breath, and open up the window.

"Sorry, Leo," I apologize. "Wasn't sure if it was you or not. I can't open the window to every shadowy figure I see."

Leo chuckles and crosses his arms. "Looks like you're taking my advice on that then."

I shrug. "Hey I gotta listen to you sometimes."

He leans his hands on the foot of my bed frame. "So what's new in the King Residence?"

I sigh. "We're having a few officers come over and question us about Gavin and Jenna Harrison. Apparently, they're doing it to everyone associated with them regularly."

"That's stupid. They need to give people time," he says.

"Well apparently six days is enough time for them," I mumble.

"Well, I'm sure it won't be too bad. What kinds of questions do you think they'll ask?"

"Don't know," I say. "I just hope it doesn't take long."

"I guess I should let you go," he says.

I look down at my hands. "I really wish you didn't have to."

Leo pulls me into his arms. But it feels different than the other hugs.

We pull away, but he looks down into my eyes. I stare up at him. It may just be me, but I feel him leaning in. Leaning in like someone does when they're about to kiss someone. I'm not entirely sure if it's real, or simply my imagination. But whatever it is, it's gone too fast when there's a knock at my door.

"Lexi, they're here," Mom's voice says.

It snaps me awake.

"Coming..." I whisper, so I have to say it again, louder. "Coming." I turn to say goodbye to Leo but he's gone.

LEO'S POV:

What was I thinking? What was I thinking? Was I thinking? Clearly not.

I hop from rooftops until I stumble down the sewers, still shaking from the moment in Lexi's apartment.

I would have kissed her if Emmeline hadn't knocked on the door. I really would've kissed her. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. Would she have let me? Would she have enjoyed it?

I put my hand on my head as I pull the pipe to open the wall to the lair.

"I am such an idiot..." I mutter. The sound of Mikey's video games fills my ears.

"Okay, we all knew that. But why are ya just now figurin' this out?" Raph teases. I sigh. I don't have the energy to glare at him or shoot an insult back. I'm humiliated with myself. I collapse on the couch next to Mikey.

"Hey, Don?" Mikey asks, not tearing his eyes from his video game. "I bet you ten bucks Leo's problem is about Lexi."

"Deal."

Mikey looks over at me expectantly.

"It's about Lexi..." I mutter.

"Yes! You owe me ten bucks, Donnie!" Mikey announces, pausing his video game and shoving a handful of potato chips into his mouth. He leans towards Donatello and holds out one hand filled with potato-chip and pizza grease.

"You aren't going to handle any of my money until you clean off that greasy hand," Don says, shaking his head.

Mikey waves his hand in dismissal.

"Whatever," he mutters. "I'll get the money later." Mikey looks at me expectantly once more.

"I almost kissed her," I admit quietly.

"Whoo! Way to go, big brother!" Mikey exclaims. "Wait...what do you mean 'almost'?"

Raph rolls his eyes. "He means 'almost' like it didn't happen. Either he chickened out, she slapped him, or they were interrupted by something or someone."

"How do you figure that, Raph?" Donnie asks.

"Splinter's soap operas."

"Gotcha."

"But usually in the soap operas, no one interrupts them when they kiss."

Mikey sits up straighter and laughs. "That's because they practically lunge at each other. No one has time to interrupt them."

We all hear a chuckle from the kitchen.

"I am glad my shows are teaching you boys something about life," Splinter jokes.

"Yeah, how to launch at people's faces..." Raph mutters.

Mikey grins. "Leo really needs that lesson."

"Why do I tell you guys things?" I mutter.

"Master Splinter! Leo has girl problems," Mikey announces. Raph and Donnie snicker. "Not those kinds of girl problems!"

"What Mikey is trying to say," Raph says, still laughing. "Is that Leo tried to kiss Lexa tonight." I'm blushing and I can feel it.

"Why can't you guys just stay out of my love life?"

"What love life?" Mikey asks.

"Whatever," I mutter, standing up and beginning to leave.

"Leonardo," Splinter's voice grows comfort and concerned. "Your brothers are simply teasing you. We do care about how you feel, so please do not feel like we do not. We love you and we would like to hear what you have to say and help you as much as we can."

"I'm sorry, Master Splinter. May I think for a few moments?"

"Of course, my son."

When I close my bedroom door, I slide down and lean my back against it.

She's beautiful, but that isn't the only thing I love about her. I love how accepting she is. I love how she doesn't care what you look like or who you are; she loves you anyway. And I love how even when you aren't so kind, she still loves you. I love how funny she is and how she can always make me smile even when she isn't physically here.

I love how sensitive she is, and how the tiniest things make her think. I love how passionate she is about so many things. I love how determined she is about everything and how that determination helps me. I love that she isn't perfect. I love her hair that sometimes is just a beautiful mess of tangles. I love her eyes, and how I can never tell whether they are greener or bluer or grayer. I love how much she cares about her family.

I love her.

I smile, because I don't have to wonder anymore.

When I come out of my room, Master Splinter has taken a seat on the couch and is watching a soap opera. Raph is lying on the couch. Mikey is debating with Don over who is better: Superman or Batman. After a few minutes, Splinter senses my presence.

"Get over here, brother," Raph says. I smile and head over. Don looks up from his debate, all ears.

I stare at my brothers and take a breath. "I'm...in love with Lexi."

A/N: ierhjebejejeenwkw I'm sorry that ending was really cheesy but heyyyy Leo admitted he loves Lexiiiii. And to his brothers! That's a really big step. I'm so proud of him(': Fearless has one fear and that's girls(': i'm sorry if there are typos or anything like that. I'm definitely human and humans make typos so I'm sorry(': anyway thank you again for being here(: hope you are enjoying the story!