Thankful
Chapter IV: Breathe
By: Michelle
February 14: Valentine's Day
Raphael walked out of the shower after morning practice. He dried off and headed for their room. Venus waited, lying seductively on their bed.
"Hey Raph!" Venus said as he walked in.
"Hey Babe." Raphael walked over and kissed her lips.
Venus wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close. "You know what day it is?"
'"Yeah, it's Wednesday." Raphael said as he pulled away.
"I know, but…"
"Oh shit! I forgot!"
Venus smiled.
"I promised Casey I would help him move some of his things in April's apartment."
"But ummm…" Venus pleaded as Rapahel began leaving their room. "Can't that wait."
"No. With the wedding in two months, Casey is panicked." Raphael explained. "Plus, April has plans to get rid off some of the stuff and I'm hoping to get some of it."
"Oh." Venus sighed and watched Raphael leave.
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Venus sat at the table. Michaelangelo and Kimmico were flirting with each other. Mondo and Leo were out chasing some girls they met. Donatello was IM his friend Zenobia on the Internet.
Venus sighed. Everyone seemed to have his or her special someone on Valentine's Day but her. It was the first time she ever had a boyfriend and he was somewhere else.
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"You got her two dozen roses!" Casey exclaimed as Raphael walked in.
"Yeah!" Raphael smiled. "One dozen for Venus and the other dozen for the bed."
Casey shook his head. "So, does she know?"
"Nah, I made her think I forgot."
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"He forgot." Venus sniffled.
"No he didn't." Kimmico comforted her.
"You sure."
"Positive." Kimmico smiled. "I bet he is planning something romantic."
"He forgot." Venus began to cry.
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Raphael began to strain the spaghetti for dinner. Venus was going to be so surprised.
He stirred the spaghetti sauce one more time. Then, he turned the fire on low. He grabbed his trench coat and hat and headed to pick up Venus.
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Venus lay in their bed. Raphael walked in and lay next to her.
"Hey."
"Hey."
"Hungry?" Raphael asked and kissed her cheek.
'Yeah."
"I'll go get you cloak."
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"Happy Valentine's Day, Venus." Raphael said as he held Venus' hand when they walked in the door.
"Happy Valentine's Day Raphael." Venus replied squeezing his hand.
"Dinner is served."
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Venus thought about that day. Raphael spent nearly all day trying to make the perfect candlelit dinner for her. He could be so sweet sometimes she just wanted to melt.
She helped him clean the dishes after the meal. It was quiet in the apartment since Casey was spending the evening with April.
Raphael splashed water on her from the sink. She giggled and splashed him back. They got into a water fight wetting everything in the kitchen.
Venus grabbed a towel and began to dry everything off. Raphael began to help her. As they finished the kitchen, Raphael snuck off into the bedroom.
In the bedroom, Raphael lit all of the candles he set up early. Then, he took 11 roses and tore off the petals, throwing them on the bed. He put the 13 left in the vase and put them on the nightstand next to the champagne bottle and glasses. Then, he pulled one rose from the vase to give to Venus.
"Raph."
Raphael slipped out of the room with the room in his hand.
"Where'd you go?" Venus asked as she placed the towel in the dirty clothes. She didn't see the light from the candles at the bedroom door or the rose in Raphael's hand.
Raphael came up behind her and traced the rose on her arm. "You'll see."
Venus felt the touch of the soft petals and smelt the sweet aroma of the rose.
Raphael placed the rose in his mouth and scooped Venus up in his arms.
Venus' eyes glittered. Gently, she took the rose from Raphael.
Raphael carried her in the room and laid her on the bed. Venus looked around with amazement.
"I love you Venus." He said a he kissed her lips.
Raphael grabbed the champagne bottle and pulled out the cork. Champagne shot everywhere. Venus giggled and bit her lip as he began to pour two glasses.
I can feel the magic floatin' in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I, oh I've
Never been this swept away
Venus's heart began to pound as Raphael handed her the glass. He kissed her on the lips again and smiled at her.
Venus took a sip of her champagne and rested the glass on the nightstand. Her heart began to race.
All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away, the only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart
Raphael finished off his glass and began to pour another.
"Raphael."
"Yeah!" Raphael turned to Venus with the bottle in hand.
Venus grabbed his free hand. "I love you!"
Raphael smiled trying to hide his blushing. "I love you too!"
Venus wrapped her arms around him kissing him aggressively. Raphael's eyes widened as he dropped the champagne bottle.
And I can feel you breathe, it's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove, baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch, the slow and steady rush
And baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumblin' down
Closer than I've ever felt before and I know and you know
There's no need for words right now
And I can feel you breathe, it's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove, baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch, the slow and steady rush
And baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch, the slow and steady rush
And baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
A few hours later, they woke up in each other's arms. Venus snuggled closer to Raphael, causing him to wake up.
"Happy Valentine's Day!" He said softly.
"Happy Valentine's Day!" She said snuggling even more closely to him before they both fell back to sleep.
I can feel the magic floatin' in the air
Being with you gets me that way
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"Breathe" is song by Faith Hill. It was only used for the mood of the story.
So what does everyone think so far? Please review and THANKS for all reviews so far.
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