Author's Notes: Well, if you haven't noticed it looks like Buffy isn't the only one having love troubles in this fic. It looks like Dawn and Mikey are too. LOL! I told you readers that there would be more couples. I just couldn't have Buffy with troubles. That would have been boring. Also, don't know when April and Casey will make their next appearce. Maybe in the next chapter. Haven't decided. Oh, and one more thing, at the moment my beta and I are not talking at the moment, so please excuse any spelling or grammar errors. If anyone would like to be my new beta, let me know. It would be a major help. Anyway: enjoy!

Chapter Nine: Closer:

"So, how was the first day of school?" Buffy asked Dawn this when she came back to the apartment one Monday after noon.

"How do you think it went?" replied Dawn as she through her book bag on the floor and went to the sofa. "Other then the fact I have no friends, it's great." she rolled her eyes.

"Don't worry you'll make some." Buffy assured her.

It's been a few days since Buffy and Raph fought, and during that time she had gotten Dawn into a new school. It was not like Sunnydale Middle School. It was more of an art school. Dawn was found of the arts, so Buffy thought it would be best for her. She knew in a few weeks that Dawn would have at least a few friends she could hang out with.

"The only good thing about being the new kids is the fact that I don't have any homework yet. That won't last long though." Dawn sighed. "Anway: where is Spike?"

"In the bedroom." answered Buffy. "In the dark, or at least as dark as I could get it. Plus, he still has that blanket."

"Ah, okay." Dawn said. She then asked: "Hey, since I don't have any homework, can we go visit the turtles?"

"I don't know." answered Buffy.

"Is it because of Raph?" Dawn asked.

"Yes, and no." she replied. "I have to work tonight, and I don't know how long my shift will be."

"Oh..."

After Buffy got Dawn in her school, she got her old job back. Sal was more then happy she was back. Buffy was glad that she was at least good at waitdressing. The job didn't make a lot of money, but it was still better then nothing.

Buffy looked at the clock on the wall. It was 3:30. She had a few hours before she had to go in. Buffy looked at Dawn, and she could tell she was bored.

"Well... I guess I could call them and see if they wouldn't mind watching you." suggested Buffy.

"That would be great!" Dawn replied. "I can play that new video game Mikey has."

Buffy raised an eyebrowl at her sister. "What did you just say?"

"Opps..." Dawn said.

"Opps what?" asked Buffy.

"Well... Mikey and I have talked a little by phone. The turtles were starting to worry about you so they called, and then Mikey and I just started talking."

"Talking?" Buffy asked. "So, I guess you guys are getting close."

"Yup." Dawn smiled.

Buffy sat down next to Dawn. "How close are you guys planing on getting?"

Dawn looking at Buffy oddly now. "Why do you say that?"

"Because I just don't want you end up like me. You do know he's a turtle right?"

Dawn sighed. "I know this." she told Buffy. "What, I can't be friends with him. I mean hello we are talking that I know witches, vampires, and demons."

"I know. I'm just making sure that you know turtles and humans can't mix."

"Just like vamps and humans." mumbled Dawn.

"What?"

"Nothing!" Dawn answered quickly.

"I guess I'll go call them to see if it's all right." Buffy pulled out her cell phone. However, she was hesitant before she started to dial.

"Yes!" cheered Dawn.

Down in the den, Donnie was getting ready to make a afternoon snake. Mikey was trying to help him but he kept on eating everything. Leo and Venus watched the two from the living room and laughed. Splinter was off meditating while Raph was out like he always was.

Donnie was almost finished making his snack, when the phone rang. "I'll get it!" screamed Mikey and rushed to the phone. "Hello." he said into the receiver.

"Hey, Mikey it's me." Buffy replied on the other in.

"Oh, hey. How are you doing?" he asked.

"I'm fine. Look, I just wanted to know if it would be all right if Dawn could come over there while I'm at work." Buffy paused before continuing. "She said you two have been talking."

"I'm guessing you found out then?" asked Mikey.

"Yeah, and it's okay." Buffy said. "Just be careful... Anyway: is it okay?"

"Hold up. Let me ask our fearless leader." Mikey put the phone aside while he asked Leo.

"Hey, can Dawn come over?" Mikey gave his older brother a pitiful look.

Leo laughed. "Yeah, it's okay. Splinter said they are welcome."

"What about Buffy?" asked Venus. "Will she be coming because Raph is out again."

"I know." Leo sighed. "Hey Mikey, ask Buffy will she be coming over?"

"No, she can't dude. She has to go to work."

"Oh..."

Mikey went back to the phone and told Buffy: "It's okay. Bring her by and you can pick her up later."

"Thanks Mikey."

"Any time babe." Click. They both hung up.

Buffy and Dawn went to the den around 6:30, and the turtles were in the living room waiting for Dawn. "Okay, I should be back later. Try to behave." she told her sister.

"I always behave." replied Dawn.

"Yeah, okay." Buffy laughed, and said goodbye. Then she went back up to the top.

"Okay, Mikey where's that video game at?" asked Dawn and then the two sat up the game system and played the game.

"I'm so going to beat you."

"No, you're not!"

Mikey and Dawn have now been playing their video for the past two hours. They had chosen the Mortal Combat game for the N64. Dawn had won most of the games, and Mikey well he just did his best. He was bound and determind to beat Dawn. Dawn had chose to play as Katana, and Mikey chose Johnny Cage.

"I have my money on Dawn." Leo told Donnie. He, Donnie, and Venus were watching the two play, and they cheered them on.

"Mikey has this one." replied Donnie.

"Want to bet to make this interesting?" Leo asked.

"Leo!" scolded Venus who wasn't too found of gambling.

"Don't worry. Money won't be involved." Leo explained. "Okay, if Dawn wins you have to do my chores for a week."

"And if I win you have to do mine." said Donnie.

"Deal." The two shook hands. Splinter each gave them cleaning chores to do, and it was one heck of a list.

Donnie and Leo both watched as Mikey for once beat Dawn. Dawn groaned. "Aww man."

Donnie smirked at Leo. "Well, have fun doing my chores. This gives more time on the computer." he continued. "Speaking of which, I have to go check my mail." Donnie walked over to his computer.

Leo wasn't too happy with this. He grumbled some curse words under his breath. "This is going to be a long week."

"I told you you shouldn't gamble." Venus pointed out.

"Yeah, yeah... rub it in." said Leo shaking his head. "Well, I'm going to go ahead and lay

down." he turned to Venus. "Want to come?"

"Sure." the two left.

When they were gone, Dawn asked Mikey: "Do you guys have anything to eat?"

"Yeah, we have some left over pizza." Mikey answered. "Want some?"

"Okay."

Dawn followed Mikey into the kitchen. Once there, Mikey got out two slices from the fridge, and warmed them up in the microwave. Then he handed Dawn her slice.

"You know, you're pretty cool for a turtle." Dawn said.

"Thanks." he replied.

"But not cool enough to beat me in a video game." Dawn told him with a laugh.

"Oh, you're funny." said Mikey as he through a small piece of pizza at her.

A few minutes later the pizza was a huge mess. Dawn and Mikey ended up having a huge food fight, and they through whatever else they could get there hands on. However, the fun ended when Splinter came out and told them they needed to clean up.

By the time they were done, Buffy arrived. "Okay Dawn. Come on. I'm tired." she said. Her first day back was a busy one, and all she wanted to do was go to bed and cuddle up with Spike.

Dawn sighed. "Aww, do I have to?"

"Come on. We might come back tomorrow." she said.

"All right, all right..." Dawn went with her sister, but not before saying bye to Mikey.

Mikey watched them leave. When they were gone, Mikey went back to the video game. He would be ready to beat Dawn next time.

To Be Continued...

Author's Notes: Well, what do you think? Should Mikey and Dawn stay together or what? Let me know in the review. I want them to stay together, but I'm going to let you readers help out if you want to. BTW: I'm going to try to make the chapters longer. Keyword: try. Until the next update...