The New Girl Next door

Chapter 1

Day 1

Jasmine Pinzon Ahmadi Age:21

It was my first day that I arrived to New York from Colombia.. I'm currently living with my mom and step dad in their mansion.. I miss my home country and my real father but he is in Colombia, I was studying acting and music in my home country because I want to be an actress and singer.. That's why I move to New York to study at the best university here in Manhattan.. Well dad I hope your ok and proud of me for following my dreams.. Jasmine said looking at the sky and she froze looking at the nice luxurious blue car coming in the drive way next door..

She stood there looking and speechless when she saw the handsome guy getting off from his car.. But she instantly realize that this guy is not a human he is a humanoid turtle.. She saw that he has green skin and a shell but wearing nice clothing and expensive watch,gold necklace, dark green baseball hat and his sunglasses... Wow he is so handsome.. Jasmine said to her self.. Leonardo sensed that someone was looking at him.. He saw the girl that was looking at him, took off his sunglasses and he walk close to where she was..

"Hi there.. You must be new, I haven't seen you before.." He said looking at the girl looking at him with out blinking.. Y..You c can t talk.. Jasmine said stuttering.. Yes I can.. He said sweetly looking at her.. "I..I j..just m..moved her all the way from Colombia and it's my first time here in New York.. My mom and step father live in this mansion.. " She said looking at him directly into his dark blue eyes.. "Wow you come from Colombia nice and no wonder why your so pretty because I've been told that South American girls are so gorgeous.." He said looking at her from head to toe.. "Thank you.." Jasmine said blushing.. "So what's your name?" Leonardo asked her..

"I'm Jasmine Pinzon Ahmadi.." She said shaking his hand.. "What a beautiful name you have and your last name sounds Persian.." He said to Jasmine.. "What's yours?" she asked him.. "I'm Leonardo Hamato.." "So your Japanese?" She asked curious because of his last name.. "No I was born here in New York but my father is from Japan.." He said still holding her hand.. "Your dad is a human?" Jasmine asked Leonardo.. "He was when he got us from a pet shop but now he is a humanoid rat.. He said smiling at her.. Wait what you used to be a normal turtle.. She said looking amazingly at him.. Yes I was but when my sensei and father got us he ran into two scientists talking outside in an alley..

"He over heard their conversation and walked away but he kicked a beer can near by and the two guys heard someone was spying on them.. They ran to get him and they got him from his collar shirt.. He got scared and started to shake from his hands.. Suddenly he dropped the glass bowl to the floor and the glass shattered into small pieces.. A long canister fell from the mans pocket and hit the floor next to us.. This green ooze came out from the canister and we were paddling in this strange substance called mutagen.. My dad picked us up and he got some mutagen on himself too.. Then on the next day we all woke up transformed into mutants.. "

"By that time we were just babies and my dad a young rat.. He said with a sigh and looking directly at her.. Wow you guys went through a lot.. She said looking sweetly at him.. Yeah and now I'm a studio manager for my dads company called Hamato Records.. Leo said while letting go of her hand.. Then my dad started this company with a help from a family member that came here all the way from Japan.. My dads brother is very rich man in Japan and he lend him some money to start this company.."

"We were just toddlers by the time he started this company.." He said looking sweetly at her.. "Wow that's incredible.." She said looking at him up to his eyes, he was taller than her.. "Yeah.." He said to her.. "Hey Leo! " The red clad turtle called Leo from the entrance door.. "I'm coming just give me few minutes Raphael.." "Is that your brother?" She asked him curiously.. "Yes he is and its 4 of us, it's me, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo.." He said smiling at her..

"Anyways I gotta go, but I will see you around.." He said touching her shoulder.. "Yes same here I hope to see you again.." She said while touching his hand on her shoulder.. "Bye.." He said while letting his hand go away from her shoulder and waived goodbye.. Jasmine waived her hand as well.. They both went inside their perspective houses.. She closed the door behind her.. "Where were you honey?" Her mom asked her.. "I was outside talking to the guy that lives next door.." She said looking at her mom that was coming down from upstairs..

"You were talking to those freaks honey.." She said looking at Jasmine.. "Yes mom.. But they are not freaks, they are humanoid turtles who look like they are human by the clothing they wear and they are mutants.. I thought he was a human but when I saw his skin color and his shell I realized he was not human.. His name is Leonardo and wears a blue flannel shirt,baby blue shirt underneath, black jeans, dark green hat with his name and a TMNT logo on the front, nice shoes, expensive watch, a gold necklace and black sunglasses.." She said to her mom..

"Wow you describe him very well Jasmine.. Did you fall in love with him already? I'm saying this because of the way you describe him.." Jasmines mom said in a serious tone.. Jasmine was just standing there quietly looking at her mom.. "I.. Like him a lot but to fall in love with him I have to get to know him first and spent more time with him in order for that to happen mom.." She responded to her mom.. "If you hang out with him and become his girlfriend I'm kicking you out from this house you hear me.." Jasmines mom said in a demanding voice..

"Yes mom, but they seem very nice and they have this recording company called Hamato Recording Studio.." She said to her mom.. "Ok.. You can talk to him but you are now allowed to go out with him understood.." Jasmines mom said in a serious tone.. "Yes mom I understand.. Mom can I get a small dog?" She asked her mom..

" No honey your step father is allergic to dogs.. But if you want you can get a reptile or a fish.." She said looking at Jasmines sad look on her face.. "Here honey go buy what ever you want to the pet shop down the street.." Jasmine mom said handing $200 to her.. "Aww thanks mom.." She said hugging her mom with excitement.. She grabbed them and she grabbed her purse near by.. "I will be right back mom.." She said walking quickly to the front door.. "Here take this cell phone, call me if you need anything or a ride so I can send the majordomo to pick you up.." She said handling the cell phone to Jasmine.. "I will mom.. Bye.." She closing the door.. Jasmine headed out of the gate and walked to the left..

Suddenly she saw Leonardo coming out from the drive way.. He saw her.. "Where are you going?" He asked her.. "I'm going to the pet shop that is near by.." She said looking down at him.. "Hop in I will give you a ride.." He said smiling at her and opening the door for her from the inside.. "Ok thanks.." She said while going inside the car.. "So when did you arrive here in New York Jasmine?" Leonardo asked her.. "This morning.." She responded.. "That's nice.." Leo said back.. "So how do you like it here?" He asked her.. "I like it a lot it's different from Colombia.." She responded to Leo's question..

"That's cool, so both of your parents are Colombian.." He asked her curiously.. "My mom is from Colombia but my real dad is Persian originally from Iran.." She said to Leo.. "Cool so your mixed then, no wonder why your beauty is so unique I haven't seen a girl like you with an exotic beauty.." He said blushing a little bit.. She just chuckled because she saw him blushing.. "Thanks Leo.." She responded.. "Your welcome Jasmine.." He said to her.. "Well we are here.." He said driving by the pets shop parking lot.. "Cool thanks for the ride Leo.." She thank him.. "If you need something just call me.." He handed her a business card with his personal phone number..

"Aww thanks Leonardo I appreciate that.." She said while leaning forward to kiss him on his cheek.. He just froze when she kissed him on his cheek, because no one has ever kissed him on his cheeks before not even his first girlfriend.. (Flashback) "Samantha was too shy to kiss me even on my lips.. That felt amazing.." He said to him self.. Jasmine got off from his car and waved him goodbye while he drive off from the parking lot.. She went in the pet shop and she looked around.. Then she saw four beautiful 1 year old red ear sliders on a aquarium swimming around the tank.. "Awww they are so cute.." She said in a high pitched voice.. "Hello miss do you need any help?" A store clerk asked Jasmine..

"I would like to get one of those please.." She responded.. "What gender would you like?" The store clerk asked her.. "A female.." She responded.. "Great.." The store clerk said.. "Anything else?" Turtle tank.. She responded.. "We have some affordable ones with kits that cost less than $100.." He said to her.. "Sure I would like to get one of those and some aquatic turtle food as well.." She said to the store clerk.. "Ok I will be right back.." He said to Jasmine.. "A few minutes later the store clerk came with the tank and some turtle food.. Ok here is the turtle tank and the food she needs.." He said walking by the counter and placing the tank and food in the counter, started to scan all the items and punch in the number for the price of the turtle..

"Ok your total is $130.." He said while grabbing the $200 on the counter.. "Thank you" she said while grabbing her change and she went out the store.. While she was outside she got her phone out and was deciding to who to call to pick her up.. "Should I call Leo..Or should I call mom instead and later I will text Leonardo to see how he is doing.." She said to herself.. She dialed her moms phone number.. She waited for the answer of her call.. "Hey mom I'm done shopping can the major duomo pick me up here at the pet store.." She said to her mom.. "Sure of course honey... So what did you buy?" She asked Jasmine.. "An aquatic turtle, a beautiful female turtle.." She responded to her mom..

"Aww she must be cute honey.." Her mom said in a sweet tone.. "Yes she is mom.." Jasmine said to her mom.. "Your ride should be there any moment now.." She said to Jasmine.. "Ok thanks mom see you later.. Bye.." She said after ending the call..10 minutes later a car drive by her and it was the major duomo that her mom send him to pick Jasmine up.. "Hi miss Jasmine, let me help you with that heavy tank.." He said to her.. "Thanks sir.." She responded to him.. "Don't be silly child call me Elliot.." He said to her.. "Ok then Elliot.." She was quiet the whole way to her house...

"So miss Jasmine.. Have you made new friends?" Elliot asked her.. "Yes I did, it's the guy who lives next door, his name is Leonardo and he seems that he is a good guy even though he is a humanoid turtle or a mutant.." She said looking at Elliot.. "Yeah he does and every morning I water the plants he always waves at me and says good morning.." Elliot said to Jasmine.. "My mom has told me that if hangout with him or if I become his girlfriend, she's gonna kick me out of the house and I really like him a lot and I want to keep talking to him.." She said gazing out her window..

"That's awful the way your mom thinks and I don't see anything wrong that you hang out with him and someday you will become his girlfriend even if your mom doesn't like it.. And If it happens it's because it was meant to be for the two of you to be together.." Elliot said while driving through the drive way.. "That's true Elliot, thanks for your advice.." She said looking at him.. "Your very welcome.." Elliot said taking off his seat belt and he got off to open the passenger door to Jasmine to get off.. She got off and walked quickly to the entrance and she went inside directly to her room..

Elliot was behind her.. She entered her room and Elliot placed the tank on a nearby table.. "Thanks Elliot.." She said to him.. "Your very welcome child.." He responded.. As soon as he left she started setting up the tank for her new pet.. She started to take out all the items that were inside the kit.. After 45 minutes she was done.. "Hi honey dinner is ready and don't take too long to come down.." She said while walking by Jasmines room.. "I will mom as soon as I'm done feeding Esmeralda.." Jasmine said looking at her mom.. "Ok honey.." She said to Jasmine..

As soon as her mom walked away she got her phone and the card that Leo gave her.. She dialed his number to call him.. The phone rang and after a few rings she heard a sweet male voice.. "Hey Leonardo it's me Jasmine, I just want it to say hi and thank you for being so nice this after noon and I'm looking forward to talk to you more often and hang out as well.. It was nice meeting you, your such a sweet guy and I like you a lot and I hope we could become good friends.." She said to Leonardo over the phone..

"Aww Jasmine you too seem like a very sweet girl, I would love to hang out with you and maybe someday we could be more than just friends.. You know what I mean and I'm also looking forward to talk to you more often.. If you need any help on anything just ask me and will gladly help you.." Leo said to her over the phone.. "Aww thanks Leo that's very sweet of you.. Well I gotta go eat dinner.." She said to him.. "If you wanna chat after dinner just text me.." He said to her.. "Ok I will..Bye Leo talk to you later then.." Jasmine responded.. "Ok, Jasmine.. Bye.." He said to her.. They both ended the phone call at the same time.. She headed downs stairs to the dining room.. As soon as she got to the dining room she sat next to her mom..

"Hey mom.." She greeted her.. "Sorry I took so long mom.." Jasmine apologize to her.. "That's ok honey eat up.." Her mom said to her.. Jasmine started to eat her dinner.. "So how did it go at the pet store hun?" She asked Jasmine.. "It went really well mom.." She responded to her mom.. "That's good honey.. Who were you talking to over the phone Jasmine?" Adelaida asked her.. "I was talking to Leonardo.." She responded to her mother.. "Ok, but I just want you to be careful with him and if someday you two become more than friends I will accepted..

I'm sorry for what I told you earlier I was just afraid that he could hurt you.." Adelaide said to Jasmine.. "Ok mom I will be careful and thanks for accepting my new friend.." She said while hugging her.. "Your welcome sweetie.." She said to Jasmine.. "I gotta go mom, thanks for the food it was delicious.." Jasmine said while getting up from her chair and placing the chair back to how it was.. "Your welcome honey.." Adelaida responded to her daughter Jasmine.. She went to her room and got her phone to text Leo.. "Hey Leo, are you awake?" She texted him while going outside her balcony..

"Yes I am Jas.. I'm in my room and I can see where you are.." He answered.. She was looking for him and she saw him that he was looking out the window.. And their balconies were close to each other but they were just a few feet away.. He came outside with a gripping hook and he fired to her balcony.. He went across to where she was.. She just looked at him shocked.. He climbed to where she was.. How did you learn to do that? She asked him.. "Well I had a lot of training doing this.." He responded looking at her.. "Meaning that you used to be a martial artist or a ninja.." She said guessing..

"Yes that's right Jasmine.." He responded with a smile.. "That's great I bet you were a good one.." She said smiling at him.. He just blushed.. "So what type of reptile did you get?" He asked her.. "An aquatic turtle, it's a female red ear slider.." She inside my room.. She said opening her door.. Leo spotted a tank filled with water and saw her swimming.. "Yeah she is cute.. But you are far more beautiful Jasmine.." He said while grabbing her hand and pull her closer to him holding her hands.. "I know this might sound crazy, I'm in love with you Jasmine I know it's too soon, it was since the first time I saw you this morning when you came through that entrance and you didn't notice me but I did.." He said confessing his feelings to her..

Jasmine was in shock looking at him.. "Leo, I don't know what to say.. You got m.." She got interrupted by his finger pressing gently on her lips.. "Shh.. It's okay that you don't have anything to say I understand that.." He said embracing her in his arms.. She just wraps her arms around his torso and places her head on his chest.. "Oh Jasmine I will never hurt you and I will always protected you.." He said holding her chin with his thumb and looking at her sweetly in her eyes.. She just gazes deeply into his eyes... "Leo I like you a lot and your the most sweetest guy I ever met my whole life even though your a mutant but the only thing that truly matters it's in your heart..

The love and feelings that you have in there towards me.." She said looking into his dark blue eyes.. He gently pulls her face closer to his face until their lips are very close for a kiss.. "Then show me how much you like me Jasmine.." He said whispering to her.. He gently placed his lips on top of hers and he kissed her softly on the lips.. She responded to his kiss.. That was his answer the way she responded to his kiss.. "Wow that felt amazing Jasmine.." He said looking into her eyes and smiling at her.. She also gazed into his eyes and she wrapped her arms around his neck..

He held on to her tightly in his arms and kissed her on top of her head.. They were just standing there holding each other.. Jasmine? He said breaking the silence, then he realized that she fell asleep in his arms.. He held her in his arms like bridal style and took her inside her room and placed her on bed.. He took off her slippers and place a blanket over her.. He gave a kiss on her cheek.. "Goodnight beautiful.." He whispered sweetly in her ear.. He took off back to his balcony.. As soon as he got inside his room he went to bed..

On the next day

Jasmine woke up to feed her pet inside the aquarium.. Good morning girl.. She said to the turtle.. After she was finished she realized that last night she fell asleep in Leo's arms because she was still wearing the same clothes from last night.. Leonardo kissed me last night.. Jasmine said to herself remembering the kiss she got from him on her lips and his embraces.. Beep beep.. Her phone started to receive a txt message.. Good morning beautiful.. Leonardo said to Jasmine on a txt message.. Good morning handsome.. She responded back to Leonardo.. Do you want to go eat lunch with me later just the two of us? He asked her through a txt..

Yes of course Leonardo I would love to go eat lunch with you.. She responded back.. Great, I will call you to see if your ready but just take your time Jasmine.. He said to her.. Ok Leonardo.. She txt him right away.. See you later Jas.. He said in a final txt.. Ok Leonardo see you later then.. She responded back to him.. As soon as she was done texting with Leo she went inside her bathroom to take a shower.. She went in and turn on the water then she went inside the shower.. As soon she was done she just dried her self and got off and headed to her closet to see what she was going to wear.. She found the perfect outfit, a jean mini skirt, a halter tank top and tights to wear under her skirt, and black wedgies..

Leonardo is going to love this when he sees me.. She said looking at her self on the mirror.. Honey are you ok.. Adelaida asked Jasmine through the closed door and knocking on her daughters door.. Yes mom I am, I'm just getting ready to come eat breakfast downstairs.. She said taking of the outfit she's gonna wear later.. She just slipped into some shorts and tank top.. She got her pet turtle out of the tank to pet her for a little while, then she put it back inside the tank and headed out the door to eat breakfast.. Good morning mom.. She said to Adelaida.. Good morning sweetie.. How did you sleep? She asked Jasmine.. Good mom and you? She asked her mom.. Good as always dear.. She responded to Jasmine..

They began to eat.. So what are you gonna do today honey? Adelaida asked Jasmine.. I'm gonna go out with Leonardo we are going to eat lunch together.. She responded to her mom.. Thats good honey.. Adelaida responded.. They were eating quietly and suddenly Jasmines phone started to ring.. She looked at the caller id.. Oh it's papa.. She said excitedly and answers her phone.. Hi papa, I'm so glad to hear your voice and how is everything over there? She asked her father.. Everything is good honey.. Arman responded to Jasmine.. I'm glad to hear that papa.. She responded to him.. Tell me how are you doing over there in New York have you make any new friends? Arman asked Jasmine..

Yes father I met a guy, his name Leonardo Hamato and he lives next door.. He is a really good and sweet guy.. She responded to her father.. That's great honey, I'm glad that you are meeting new people.. He said to his daughter.. Leonardo is a humanoid turtle, which means he is a mutant turtle but has some human appearance.. He dresses like a human and walks on two legs, speaks English very well, drives a nice car and he is a manager for a recording studio called Hamato records.. She explained to her father..

That's great honey I hope your correct that he is s good guy and I hope he won't hurt you.. He responded to Jasmine.. Well honey I gotta go to work now, talk to you some other day and take care ok.. Good luck with everything over there and we will keep in touch honey.. He said to Jasmine.. Thanks papa, I will and you too take care.. She responded to Arman.. Thanks honey.. Bye.. He said to his daughter.. Your welcome papa.. Bye.. She responded and hang up her phone.. Jasmine finished eating her breakfast and she went outside the garden to chill for a bit..

Then she saw Leonardo sitting outside in a outdoor chair.. Hey Leo! She said waiving at him.. He saw her and walk to where she was.. Hey Jasmine.. Leo greeted her with a smile.. So is your mom is ok with you that you come with me to eat lunch today? Leo asked Jasmine.. Yes she's ok with it Leo.. Oh ok cool.. He responded to Jasmine.. They were chatting for a little bit.. Well Jasmine I gotta go I will see you later ok.. He said while holding her hands.. Ok Leo I will text you when I'm ready.. She said looking at his dark blue eyes.. Ok great.. Bye..He said backing off and walking back inside.. She just stood there looking at him and walk away when he was inside.. Then she went back inside to get ready to go out with him..

2 hours later

Jasmine was ready to go out with Leonardo and she texted him.. Hey Leo I'm ready now.. Do you want me to wait for you outside my gate? Beep beep.. Yeah that's fine Jasmine I will be out in five minutes.. Ok great.. She responded back.. Mom I gotta go see you later.. Jasmine said to her mom while going out the door.. Ok honey have a great time.. Adelaida said to Jasmine.. Ok mom thanks! She said while closing the door behind her.. Jasmine walked to the gate and waited for Leonardo.. A few minutes later she saw the gate next door was automatically open and she saw that It was Leo coming out of the drive way.. He drove by her and parked where she was..

Leo got off from his car to open the door for Jasmine to get in.. Wow Jasmine you look so amazing with that outfit.. Leo said while looking at her from head to toe.. Thanks Leonardo.. Jasmine said blushing and got inside Leo's car.. He closed her door and went back inside.. Ok let's go.. He said while putting on his seat belt.. So where are we going?she asked him while putting her seat belt.. You will see when we get there Jasmine.. He said while turning around to go down the street.. Ok so it's a surprise then.. She said while smiling at Leonardo.. Yes it is Jasmine.. He responded..

Cool.. She said with s smile.. They were quiet for a little bit.. So do you remember what happened last night?Leo asked Jasmine.. Yes I do remember Leonardo.. You were holding me in your arms and you kissed me on my lips.. Then I fell asleep in your arms.. She responded to his question.. Yeah that's true but I took you inside to your room and I tuck you in your bed and I give you a goodnight sleep kiss on your cheek.. Then I walk back out and went back to my balcony.. He said to Jasmine.. Aww that's sweet of you Leo.. She said while putting her hand on his right arm and leaning her head to his shoulder.. Leo just smiled and blushed to her comment..

A few minutes later they arrived at the restaurant close to the beach.. They have to walk to Manhattan pier because the restaurant was there.. Wow Leo this place is amazing and romantic.. She said walking thru the bridge with Leo.. I'm glad you like it Jasmine.. He said sweetly to her.. If you like we could go for a walk later after eating.. He said to Jasmine.. That would be great Leo I would love that.. She said touching his arm.. They arrived at the restaurant and got seated outside..

Wow Leo I didn't expect this.. She said with joy.. Your very welcome Jasmine, it's the only place I could get for our first date.. He said Smiling at her.. Aww it's perfect Leo it doesn't mater as long I spend some time with you I don't care how fancy it is.. I'm looking to spend some time with you Leo and I don't care where it is.. As long as we are together spending some quality time is what it matters the most to me.. She said with a big smile on her face.. Look I do like you a lot Leo since the first day I met you.. She said softly to him.. I know I can tell that.. He said with a wink.. Jasmine just blushed.. The waiter came to their table to take their order.. Jasmine and Leonardo did their order of drink and food..

The waiter left and Jasmine and Leo were chatting while waiting for their food.. So are you planing to go to school here in New York? He asked her.. Yes I am thinking to enroll in Manhattan university.. She responded.. What's your major then.. I'm majoring in singing and I also want to be an actress.. She responded.. Well I could help you on your singing lessons.. I could be your instructor.. Leo said to her.. Really that would be nice Leo and I'm willing to accept your offer.. She said cheerfully.. Great so when do you want to start? He asked her.. Tomorrow if you can.. She responded..

That would be awesome.. He said with a smile.. Their food arrived and they started to eat.. After eating they went for a walk at the beach.. They walk til before sunset.. Thanks Leo that was great and I didn't expect that from you I loved spending time with you.. She said smiling sweetly to him.. Aww your very welcome.. He said holding her hand and walking toward the car.. He opened her door and she went inside.. Then he went inside the car to start the engines and to drive home.. A few minutes later they arrived home.. Thanks Leo the lunch was great and I had a great time with you.. She said looking sweetly at him..

Your very welcome beautiful.. He responded.. She took off her seat belt and before she opened the door she felt a soft hand touch her shoulder.. Jasmine wait.. I have something to ask you.. He said to her before she got off from the car.. Would you like to be my girlfriend Jasmine? He said while grabbing her hand.. Oh Leo! I would love to be your girlfriend.. Jasmine said while throwing her self into his arms.. Then Leo grabbed her chin and he placed his lips on top of hers.. They kissed more passionately and after the kiss they gasped for air..

Let me open the door for you my love.. He said sweetly.. Jasmine just smiled.. He opened the door and when she was standing in front of him she just give him a warm embrace.. I'm soo happy that I met you Leo thanks for this wonderful day.. She said leaning her head on his chest.. Your very welcome Jasmine.. He responded.. They kissed once again.. Good night handsome.. She said said walking backwards.. Goodnight beautiful.. He responded holding her hand..

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To be continued