Cassidy's heart was beating out of her chest, her adrenaline and anxiety were skyrocketing. It's been a crazy long night. First she was attacked, her and Raph became official and now Raph is dealing with the side effects of what he was hit with after both him and Casey were attacked. Cassidy could barely see Donnie's chest as she looked through the opening in Raph's arms as he kneeled over her as if to protect her. His chest rumbling with a deep, predatory purr and continued to say, "mine," as if someone was about to take her.
Donnie was on edge, his hands up in surrender as he kneeled beside Cass and was only a foot away from his brother. Raphael's eyes were black, no trace of his golden amber in sight. Donnie chided himself because he needed to synthesize and deconstruct whatever Raph was hit with. Questions were filtering through Don's head at a million miles a second. What was the deep purple liquid? Was it a new mutagen? What were the effects? It's not like the other purple ooze that they ran into the last time they dealt with the Shredder. Was Raphael being affected easier due to their mating season? Donnie was assessing all the possibilities as he watched for any sudden movement in the red-banded brother.
Leonardo and Mikey were slowly edging their way around from behind the couch. Leonardo was moving towards Raphael's line of sight so that Mikey could sneak in behind the Raph to have better access to Cassidy. April stood stoic but Cassidy could see that she was evaluating the situation. They locked eyes and Cassidy couldn't quite understand April's expression, only concluding that it, the look alone, worried her. Taking a deep breath, Cass made the first move and broke the deafening, tense, silence.
"Raph," it was barely a whisper but Raphael tensed slightly, a low purring sound emitting from his thick chest. Cassidy glanced up towards him as he turned his head to look down at her, his eyes black as coal. A light sheen of sweat covered his brow, a bead slipping down his neck and bleeding into the crevice where his plastron meets his chest. Her eyes followed the bead until it disappeared, her gaze was slow to rise again, her hand following up his large bicep, ever so slowly, until it met at the apex of his neck.
"Baby…you with me?" Cassidy's eyes searched the blackened abyss of his eyes, dearly missing the sweet golden amber gems.
The red banded terrapin in front of her growled slowly, his arms tightening around her slightly and she shivered as she felt the strong muscles flex around her lithe form. She watched silently, as his mouth opened and closed, resembling that of an agitated fish before he continued.
"Cass—idy…mine."
"Yes, I'm all yours, Raphael." At the sound of his name, something in him changed, his overall demeanor. She could feel his thundering pulse slow, his eyes became less cloudy as he came too. From her line of sight, Cassidy was able to see his deep amber coming through his receding dilated pupils.
"Raphael." Donatello quietly asked, seeing the evidence right before his eyes. Cassidy seemed to have a power over Raphael, calming him. The observation relieved him but also worried him.
Raphael lifted and turned his head, looking at his brother before something in him snapped.
"ARGH! Stay Aw—WAY!" Raphael lunged towards his purple banded brother, his mind filled with nothing but rage.
"RAPH!" Leo bellowed as Raphael pushed forward, forcing Cassidy to fall back in surprise as the large brute attacked his younger brother.
Leonardo and Michelangelo sprung into action, pushing April towards Cassidy as they wrestled with the largest brother to pull him off of Donatello. Donnie was able to duck and dodge Raphael but he did get a good punch to the side. Everything was happening so fast until…it wasn't. Everyone in the den stilled the second Raphael let out a blood curdling yell and fell to his knees.
Silence.
Silence echoed so loudly through the expansive den.
No one moved due to the shock and uneasiness with the unknown. Donnie and April were the first to move, Cassidy following in quick succession. Leo and Mikey picked Raphael up after Donnie checked his vitals before hauling him into the lab. The large metal table was cleared off with a sweep of Donnie's arm as the Raph was pushed onto the cool metal. Cassidy watched from the doorway as the brother's fastened the restraints to Raphael's limbs before a heavy-metal chain was wrapped securely around Raphael's plastron. The eerie song of metal on metal echoed through the cramped space.
April stood beside Cass, her arm wrapped around the younger's tense shoulders as she watched the boys at work. Donatello was quickly synthesizing the purple liquid to figure out what was happening to Raphael. April felt Cassidy tense beneath her, the small woman was stoic. April was worried that Cassidy was recessing back into her dark angel persona.
"Let's give them space." April tried to pull the woman back out of the lab but Cassidy shook her shoulders violently, her eyes never leaving Raphael's form.
"No. I will not leave him. He's in here because of me." She pushed forward, shaking away from April to stand beside Raphael's head. Placing her small hand atop his forehead, she could feel the cold-sweat that broke over his features, she silently moved, untying the red fabric from his eyes. Fisting the thin material in her hand as she bent to place a chaste kiss to his forehead. Her mind had frozen, the only object keeping her grounded was Raphael himself. His gruff countenance that attempted to cover the bleeding heart he wore on his sleeve. His charm, his wit, his ability to see her for all she is and to accept her as such. She couldn't bear to lose him. She's lost so much and be damned if she lost him, or any of this family that has accepted her as such.
The hours ticked by, Donnie was hunched over his lab equipment, jotting down notes, scouring the web, and tinkering with many scientific instruments. Leo steered clear unless called upon, no doubt conversing with Master Splinter about the recent events. April was in the needle room keeping watch over Casey who has gained consciousness, cracking jokes the second he got a drink of water. Down in the sewer it was hard to tell what time it was, Cassidy never moved from Raphael's side. It was near seven in the morning when Leonardo walked back into the lab.
"Donnie, Cassidy, you both need to sleep. I'll keep watch."
"There's only three more hours left until I figure out what was in that purple liquid…"
"I have it under control. I will come get you ten minutes before it finishes." Leo finished in a stern voice. Cassidy never once acknowledged his presence, she still sat beside his brother on the uncomfortable metal stool, rubbing soft circles into his brother's skin. Leonardo was grateful that Cassidy held Raphael in such high regard but due to recent events, Leo was on edge around her. What if everything has been a facade? What if she actually did know her brother? He didn't want to think it, but there was more to Cassidy Holloway than she was leading on and he was going to find out.
"Cassidy." Leo approached her, quietly calling her name so as not to startle her.
Cass cleared her throat as the eldest brother walked towards her, her puffy eyes burned as her dry tongue licked at her cracked lips. Never once looking up to meet his eyes as Leo stood beside her. He gently laid a hand on her shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze before he continued.
"Raph will need you fully rested when he wakes up. I will bring you some tea, but you need to get some sleep."
"I can't." She quietly spoke, her voice quivering with a quiet sob as her eyes drifted towards Raphael's arm where she was drawing circles. Her fingers feeling numb from her ministrations as they flitted across his pebbled flesh.
"You can. He will be alright, and I will come get you the second he wakes up." Leo looked down at the small woman, admiring her for her loyalty but knew that Raphael would be disappointed in her lack of self care as she worried over him.
"Don."
"I'm almost done Leo…"
"You said that three hours ago."
"The numbers are getting close, I just need…"
"Donatello," Leo's stern voice rang throughout the lab again, his voice reminded Cass of when Master Splinter gave a command. Giving a heavy sigh, Donnie gripped the edge of his metal work desk, glancing over at the purple liquid sloshed about the spinner before shifting to look at the numbers that changed every few seconds on the screen. Another deep sigh left his body as it relaxed in on itself, hanging his head low.
"Okay, Leo…You win."
Leo let out a short chuckle before tapping his brother's shoulder, giving it a squeeze before turning to walk back towards Cass. But before Leonardo could say a word, Cassidy gave a huff and stood quickly, causing the metal stool to screech against the concrete floor.
"Fine. I'm going to bed but, wake me the second that he wakes up." Cassidy shot Leo with a glare that could rival his red-banded brother's any day.
"I promise," Leo bowed, his hand placed over his heart before he locked eyes once again with the short brunette. Cassidy looked towards Donnie, who gave her a small, almost apologetic smile before she heaved her own deep sigh.
"I'll be in Raph's room." Was the last thing she said as she made her way out of the lab. Her legs felt like jelly as she wobbled out into the den then up the stairs. The second she hit the top step, she heard the spare bedroom door creek open as the red head exited with a solemn look on her face.
"Hey Cass, are you finally going to get some sleep?" April quietly asked, pulling the grey blanket closer around her shoulders.
"Yeah… weren't you supposed to be doing the same?"
"Yeah… I just…I don't like seeing him like that, y'know?"
"Yeah," Cassidy's eyes downcast as she played with her fingers, shifting her weight between each leg. It was silent before Cass felt a pair of arms wrap around her and she felt everything in her collapse. She clutched the red head closer as they both felt their own tensions releasing as each basked in the quiet sobs of the other. It has been a long, stressful day and maybe Leo was onto something when he requested everyone get some rest. Cass left for Raph's room before grabbing his red knit blanket that smelled like him before she crawled into bed with April. The two cuddled and talked about their better halves, each wanting to find solace in the other and knowing that tomorrow was going to start a whole new battle.
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It has been a whole week since the attack and both Raphael and Casey have taken over the lair. Tensions are running high and Raphael has been more handsy and aggressive than normal. After Raphael was attacked, Donatello was able to figure out what The Foot attempted with the small purple vial. It was a small dose and the high levels of mutagen that ran through the brother's veins were no match. It was a deactivating agent, one that was supposed to bring out more primal, animalistic qualities and take out the 'human,' bits. But, Donatello said that the small dosage only affected Raphael due to the current season and his heightened emotions. Everyone was relieved for a brief second before Donatello continued saying that if The Foot was attempting to create a deactivating agent that could alter their mutagen, they needed to find the source and eliminate it. Which, Leo, Donnie and Mikey were working on getting a plan going, well…when they decided to get along. With it being mating season still and they were constantly within range of a female and one of which was now currently on her 'monthly.'
Cassidy wished that she could go back to her apartment to get a slight break. Due to her current condition, Raphael has been all hands. The second he woke up he was back to his old, snarky self but now just outrageously horny. The boy was obvious, and despite Cass trying her damndest to keep him at bay, she wanted him just as badly. It all started within seconds of Donnie releasing Raph of his restraints that Raph all but snatched Cass up and refused to let her go. At breakfast she went to sit beside April and he wrapped his large arm around her midsection before planting her straight on his lap, her bowl of fruit loops sloshing in the milk. April and Casey both chuckled at the blatant affection while his brother's all groaned. It started to even out after the third day but then Cass got her period. Raphael became even more attentive, not letting her out of his sight. He became more predatory, especially if his brother's were around. If anyone of the opposite sex was within smelling distance, Red was on Cass quicker than Mikey could say, 'Pizza.' Cass will never forget the embarrassment and undeniable arousal she got while she was washing dishes the other day. Raphael was supposed to be showering when Leo innocently walked into the kitchen to make some tea. Before either one could acknowledge the others presence, Raph was beside Cass in a heartbeat, palming her ass as he stared down his older brother. Cassidy tried shooing him away but he'd make her melt by simply dipping to place wet kisses along her neck before nibbling at her ear. Sexual tensions were high and even Cass was feeling the effects. April said that the boys only had one more week until they started reverting back to their old ways.
Cassidy was grateful of the news, but she craved a sense of normalcy, she needed sunlight and she needed a new set of clothes. April contacted Vern, much to her dismay, but he was a gentleman and promised to bring their clothes at the end of the week. Which resulted in a heated match between Leo and Raph when Vern flirted with Cass and Leo had to stop Raph from pummeling the Horney forty-year old into the concrete. But, before that, let's rewind to two days before Vern showed up. Due to their extended stay she has resulted in wearing Raph's old clothing which only stoked the fire. How could wearing some old clothes result in anything sexual you might ask? Well…this is how.
Cass was minding her own business, she just got out of the shower and was back in Raph's room to get changed. Raph and Casey were with Leo to work on their meditation and healing so Cass assumed that she had some peace and quiet. But unbeknownst to Cass, Leo had canceled meditation due to Casey needing a break from strenuous activity and Leo needing a break from Raphael's unbearable self. Which resulted in Raph opening his bedroom door to see Cass bent over, a hot pink thong was the only covering as her arms were above her head as she fussed putting on his old WWE hoodie. Raphael swore he's never seen anything so fucking sexy in his life, that thought alone is repeated about thirty times a day; happening anytime he catches Cassidy doing anything. The only sound that alerted her of his presence was the feel of his rough calloused hands gripping her hips as he glued himself to her backside. He squeezed her so close that as she wiggled to get the sweatshirt down her body, he produced the most delicious growl.
"Uhn…Raph…baby," She tilted her head back onto his shoulder as she felt his left hand rise to gently scrape across the bottom of her breast as he sniffed her hair.
"Fuck, babygirl you smell like watermelon," he growled against her crown, she felt her knees go weak as her hands gently grasped his wrists.
"Red…we can't," Cass silently gasped as she felt his fingers grasp her hip and thrust into her, causing her mind to flutter as she felt his unmistakable arousal through his thin gray sweatpants. Before seeing the big Red brute in sweatpants, Cass never understood the fascination but now she was forever grateful for the gray fabric that clung to his hips.
"We can if we stay quiet," he groaned, trailing a gentle kiss down her temple, "we'll turn a movie on," his hot breath tickled her ear before she felt a small nip to her sensitive lobe.
"You're the loud one…" Cass continued, before she pushed back into him harder, feeling his hot member pressed against her ass was sending a delirious tingle through her body.
"Yeah but one of these days I'm gonna make ya scream my name baby," he palmed her breast before he moved to tweak her nipple between his nimble fingers.
"Uh, ahn, Red…" At the sound of his nickname he growled, grinding his hips into her once again before turning her around to place a hungry kiss to her plump, pink flesh. Capturing her lips in a desperate kiss left her reeling, she grasped for him, hungry for his touch. She's missed this. It feels like it's been forever since they've had real alone time. Yes, he's been more affectionate as of late but getting alone time with the brute was near impossible as of late. Despite the evidence, they have had to sleep separately, Leo said it was because Donnie needed to keep watch over Raphael's vitals to make sure the purple liquid has made its course but Raph knew better. 'Ol Fearless didn't want to deal with the smell of the growing arousal of the two in question. Cassidy was brought back to reality when Raphael backed her up until she fell onto his stack of mattresses. The new angle gives him the perfect view of her undeniable sexy, curvy body, her lips stained pink from use, cheeks flush and her damp hair clinging to her forehead. The look she gave him was all the confirmation he needed as he dove to claim her lips in another searing kiss. His muscular hands gripped her thighs, hoisting them up and fastening them around his waist as he not so gently ground into her core. The only clothing separating them was the thin, pink fabric of her thong and his thicker sweatpants, unbeknownst to her, it was the only clothing he had on. Raphael continued his thrusting as Cass became a whimpering mess below him, calling his name, begging him for more, clutching to his thick arms, her small nails digging into the leathery flesh. His hard heavy breathing was echoing through the enclosed space, "Shit, babygirl, I can feel how wet you are, you—you're so, ugh, fu—ucking hot." He growled into her throat as his thrusts were getting quicker, his hungry hands kneaded the flesh of her breasts under the hoodie as the other caged her in, holding up his weight. Cassidy was breathing him all in, his hot, heavy breath coming in rolls as he pressed his hips down into her core, which grazed deliciously against her swollen clit. Cassidy let out a gasp as her own hips thrusted up to meet his
"Uhn, babydoll…yes," Raphael all but pleaded as he felt her curvy hips meet his as he placed more sloppy kisses along her neck before biting at her collar bone. He could feel himself getting close, his hips picking up their rhythmic pounding as his forehead braced itself against her shoulder. She could feel a puff of hot air trail across her collar bone, under the sweatshirt to sweep across her breasts.
"Raph…uh, yes baby—hah…faster," Raphael all but came right then and there with those words.
"Fuck Cass—," he released the hold on her breast to grip her waist as his movement became harder, faster and more reckless. She could feel his fingers flex along the soft flesh of her waist before a strangled grunt left him with a huffed, "Fuck." Everything stilled, his body slumped over her, pulling most of his weight off the right of her body, his head never leaving her shoulder. Cassidy soon realized what happened as she twisted her head to see his rugged features scrunched up, his gorgeous eyes squeezed shut as his lips were opened ever so slightly. Cass let out a dreamy giggle as she rubbed his sides and placed a chaste kiss to his brow ridge.
"Baby…did you um…" Cassidy didn't want him to feel embarrassed as she stroked circles along his hip, teasing the edge of the elastic band of his sweatpants.
"Haha— yeah," a puff of air ghosted across her neck, sending shivers through her body which caused her to wiggle against him. A deep chuckle emitted from his broad chest and she was left stunned at what he said next.
"But get ready baby girl, you're next," he grinned as his body slunk down until he was on his knees. His bright amber eyes glinting up at her as a shit eating grin split across his features. Raphael was rewarded by a sharp intake of breath as he lightly traced the damp fabric with the pad of his thumb. Cassidy's last coherent thought was one of absolute lust and desire as the large terrapin licked away any and all evidence of her arousal.
