Two weeks later
Raph tried calling Donny on his shell cell like he'd done several times the past couple weeks. Once again, his number was blocked.
"How's everything going?" Mikey asked Raph with a grin.
"It's been two weeks and Donny still has my number blocked!" Raph ranted. "How can I apologize to him if I can't reach him!"
"Want to go for a walk and get pizza?"
"Thanks but I'll pass since I'm not hungry."
"I'll see if Leo wants to go."
"He's doing a one-on-one session with Splinter."
"Guess I'll go alone."
"Be safe out there," Raph cautioned.
"I will," Mikey promised and then rushed out.
Chloe was working on algebra in her room while Donny was working on something in the room that he was staying in. Just then, Chloe heard a knock at her window so she went over and let Mikey inside.
"Everything all right, Mikey?" Chloe asked with concern.
"I wanted to know if you heard from Donny," Mikey replied, his voice breaking. "I haven't heard from him since Raph threw him out of the lair. He won't respond to any of my calls and I've had to leave messages. I really miss him and want to see him so I know that he's ok."
Chloe hesitated a moment since she didn't want to betray Donny's trust since she promised him she wouldn't reveal his whereabouts. On the other hand, Mikey looked pretty upset.
"Why don't you go down to the living room and I'll see if I can find out where he is?" Chloe suggested, thinking that might be a good compromise.
"No problem," Mikey said as he and Chloe wrapped their arms around each other. Then they released each other and Mikey left the room.
Donny was working on a project in his current bedroom when there was a knock at the door. He walked over, let Chloe inside, and closed the door.
"Everything all right?" Donny asked with concern.
"Mikey's here but he doesn't know that you're here," Chloe admitted.
"Where is he?"
"Currently in the living room."
"Just out of curiosity, what did you say to Mikey?"
"I suggested that he go down to the living room and that I would see if I could find out where you are."
"I'll go down there and talk to him," Donny decided.
"Want me to go with you?" Chloe offered.
"Thanks but I'll be ok on my own."
"I'll be in the kitchen if you need me."
Mikey was pacing back and forth in the living room. He came to a stop when Donny appeared in the doorway.
"Donny, is that you?" Mikey asked in amazement.
"It's me, Mikey," Donny confirmed with a smile.
Mikey launched himself into his brother's arms and broke down completely. Donny wrapped his arms around his brother, buried his face in his shoulder, and all of the floodgates he'd been holding back the past two weeks suddenly broke open.
A few minutes later, Mikey started to pull away from Donny who latched onto him even tighter. Mikey felt that his brother's body was shaking so he gently rubbed his shell.
"I really missed you," Mikey admitted.
"I missed you, too," Donny admitted and then pulled away from his brother.
"When Raph told me he kicked you out of the lair, I beat him up."
"How long are you grounded for?"
"I'm not grounded but Raph is until further notice. Raph told Splinter that he couldn't ground him because he's seventeen. Splinter sent Raph to his room."
"What hurt me the most wasn't that Raph kicked me out. It was his lack of appreciation for my doing something nice for him."
"He's been trying to call you so he can apologize," Mikey said.
"I can't forgive him so I blocked his number," Donny admitted.
Just then, Chloe entered the room with some soda and pizza. She set it down on the table.
After eating the pizza and drinking the soda, Chloe, Donny, and Mikey were sitting in the hot tub happily chatting. Chloe's grandparents were doing laps in the pool.
"How's the water, Mikey?" Chloe asked.
"Hot but I'm getting used to it," Mikey replied.
"Hot tubs usually have hot water in them," Donny pointed out.
"I think I'll go in the pool for a bit," Mikey declared.
"My grandparents are doing laps in there," Chloe pointed out.
"I'll try not to disturb them," Mikey promised.
"We'll probably join you a little later," Donny said.
Mikey got out of the hot tub and headed for the pool. Chloe and Donny sat in silence while relaxing in the hot tub.
Later, Donny took Mikey to the room he was staying in. Chloe decided to use that time to shower and get ready for bed.
"Looks like you made yourself at home," Mikey pointed out, noticing that the room looked like a bedroom with a lab built in.
"I wanted to be able to work on my inventions without being constantly disturbed and this room is perfect," Donny said.
"I'd better get back home before the others start wondering where I am."
"Would you do me a favor?"
"Sure."
"Please let the others know where I am but for now I only want to see you."
"All right but on one condition."
"Name it."
"I stay here until you fall asleep," Mikey said.
"All right but exit through the steam room," Donny said.
"Is that how you got in?"
"Yes, and Chloe's grandparents were making out at the time."
"Did they see you?"
"No, they didn't."
Mikey and Donny got into the bed and covered themselves with a blanket. The two of them snuggled up together.
"I'm glad you agreed to see me," Mikey said.
"You're one of my best friends not to mention my brother," Donny said with a smile.
"I love you."
"I love you, too."
Mikey and Donny continued to chat until Donny fell asleep. Then Mikey carefully got out of the bed and left the room.
To be continued…