Sorry for the small breaks! School first! Btw, I was reading the chapters before this one and I noticed a little mistake. If you don't know what I'm talking about it has to do with the character Barry going from one place to the other. I didn't check well enough and I want to apologize for that lazy writing.

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Here's the chapter, I didn't want to drag on the Leo vs Raph and Lilly thing because everyone should be happy but it still needs to be addressed. So here it is!

Enjoy!

Song for this chapter - Lover Is a Day ~ Cuco

Bro Talk

Three weeks

~Lilly's POV~

"Lilly… Lilly… Lillian!" April yelled, when I didn't stop banging my head against the lockers she pulled me away from them. "Will you stop banging your head against the lockers, you're going to have permanent brain damage."

I pouted, "I'm having withdrawals and I want to distract myself. So if you're not going to help, dejamé en pas…" I pulled away from her grip to continue to bash my head into the locker.

"I took Spanish class freshman year so I will not leave you alone." She pulled me away from the lockers once again. "Stop doing that. People are staring."

"I don't care!" Well, now my suspension was over so I was back at school and the amount of school work I had to do is frustrating me. Not only that, but the amount of dances I had to fucking learn, I was sore. And top top all that off, I can't use my phone to text Raph, I can't call him, I haven't been able to look at him for three weeks. The longest three weeks in my entire life. I can't show how I feel around my family so I have to put on a smile and pretend like I'm happy but I am not.

"Come on, one more class and then we're home." April encouraged, trying to comfort me with her smile.

"You get to go see him." I grumbled.

"I won't without you."

"Yes, you will. You traitor."

"I won't, I promise." She wrapped and arm around my shoulders and lead me to my next class. "I'll walk you to your class then after school we can get some coffee or something down the street and then-"

Just then, both of us were jumped on, I was pushed away from April and another arm wrapped around shoulders and April's. "Hey ladies, how are we doing today?"

I pushed Casey's arm off me, "Get off me, Jones. I'm not in the mood."

Casey shrugged, "You never are. That's why I like messing with you."

April shrugged his arm off of her shoulders, "Casey, do you always have to be obnoxious?"

He shook his head, "No, but it annoys you guys." He motioned toward me with his head, "What's wrong with her?"

"Punishment is getting to her." April said.

Casey smirked, "Is someone missing her boyfriend?"

I pushed him, "Shut up."

"Oh trust me. He's acting the same way. Only he's more violent." Casey explained. "What's weird is that you guys weren't like this before. I mean, I knew you liked each other but damn…"

"Excuse me for liking him a lot…" I mumbled, continuing to walk to my class.

"I've noticed that too. Don't get me wrong, it's cute…but you've gone weeks not talking to him and you've been okay." April said.

I rolled my eyes, "Maybe 'cause I miss something else." I said without thinking. I never told April about Raph and I having sex, and I'm guessing, (and hoping), that Raph hasn't told Casey. I wasn't really planning on telling April anyway. She freaks out at everything and we're at school, there are too many people around.

Suddenly, I stopped walking when I noticed that I was walking alone. I turned around and saw Casey and April staying still with a puzzled look on both of their faces. "Um…hello?"

April looked over at Casey, "You don't think…"

Casey shook his head, "No. He hasn't told me anything and plus it's impossible, right?"

"Yeah, of course it is… I think…" They both turned their heads towards me.

"What are you guys talking about?"

"You get the left arm, I'll get the right?" April asked.

Casey nodded. "Broom closet down the hall?"

"Got it."

"What are you guys going on about?" I asked, confused.

April and Casey then launched themselves at me, April grabbing one arm while Casey grabbed another. Both of them began to drag me down the hallway, trying their best to avoid anybody in their way. Before I could order them to let me go, they both threw me into the small little closet full of cleaning supplies. "April, of banging my head against a locker attracted attention, this isn't any different."

"We need to know right now. We'll skip class if we have to. Casey," April snapped her fingers and Casey locked the door. "You're not leaving until we know..."

"Know what?"

April grabbed a folding chair that was propped up against the wall, "Sit." She ordered and I did so. Her tone was almost menacing. "Lillian,"

"April..."

"Have you and Raphael crossed that line?"

"Excuse me?"

"Have you two...dipped the wick?" Casey asked.

I stayed silent, not knowing what the fuck anyone was talking about.

April raised her eyebrows, "Well?"

"I have no idea what he just said."

Casey rolled his eyes, "You know! Have you two got some stank on the hang down?"

"What?" Why is he being so extra! Who talks like this?

"Knocking boots? Put the bread in the oven? Played a game of Mr. Wobbly hides his helmet? Made bacon? Locking legs and swapping gravy?"

I gagged, "Ew...what?"

"Made the beast with two backs?"

"Why can't you just say 'did you two have sex'? What's with the bread and gravy? And more importantly, how do you know so many euphemisms for sex?" I snapped.

Casey shrugged, "I read a lot."

"A lot of what?"

April shook her head, "Don't change the subject, tell us the truth."

I frowned, "That's really none of your business."

April gasped, "You…bitch."

My eyes widened, "Did I do something wrong?"

"Yes!" She gave my shoulder a playful push. "You never told me!"

I glared at Casey, "Leave." I ordered, knowing that April wasn't going to let this go. I'm not about to put my love life for the world to see, or for Casey to see.

Casey scoffed, "Fine. But I'm going to ask him." He said before unlocking the door and leaving the small broom closet.

"April, you're really going to make me late to class, locked in a broom closet, just so I can tell you that I may or may not have had sex with my boyfriend?"

April nodded, "Yes, now…how'd it go?"

"Why are you so intrigued?" I smiled, "Want some pointers?"

"Pointers?"

"For a certain some-turtle…"

April blushed, crossing her arms over her chest. "Fine, you don't want to tell me…"

I sighed, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, I don't really talk about it. I mean, yeah, I've told you stuff about the past but this is…different. You know the guy, you see the guy everyday and I just feel weird and embarrassed…"

"Why are you embarrassed?"

I shrugged, "When I'm with Raph…it's very easy to just let myself be very vulnerable and when I look back and try to explain it to someone else I feel…embarrassed."

April suddenly looked very sad, "Even with me?"

"Especially you. I don't want you to pity me or feel sorry for me…"

April chuckled, cupping my face and giving my head a little shake. "Oh Lilly. Why would I feel pity or sorry for you? I couldn't be more happier. You and Raph are happy together! You two are in love."

"He is. I haven't said anything yet."

"You mean he-" I nodded before she could even finish. "Oh my god! You guys…!" She grabbed my hand and pulled me up to hug me. "I better be the maid of honor."

I felt my heart drop, I pulled away from her embraced and shook my head. "Don't even joke about that."

April turned to open the door where Casey was with a bitter look on his face. "Well…"

April clapped her hands, "You're looking at Lillian's maid of honor!"

Casey's jaw fell wide open, "Wait, there's going to be a wedding? Damn, how good was it, shorty?"

I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment. "There is not going to be a wedding, you pig."

"Oh yes there is!" April began walking down the hallway mumbling to herself about how beautiful my own wedding was going to be.

"Are you guys that in love that you're already planning a wedding?" Casey asked, sounding almost annoyed.

"Absolutely. Not. I am not marrying him. We've never even talked about it or anything related to that. I mean, I haven't even told him I loved him yet." I snapped.

April stopped and turned around slowly, "Ooh… Did I hear a 'yet'? Does that mean you love him now?"

I felt my face burn, "I'm never telling you guys anything."

"I'm only repeating what you said."

Ugh, I can't wait to just go home…

~Raph's POV~

"Yame!" Master Splinter yelled. All of us stopped before bowing to him. "Donatello, Michelangelo, you may leave." He said. Oh no, no no no no. I know what he's trying to do. I don't want to talk to him. I don't!

Donnie and Mikey stared at each other before shrugging. "Kitchen?" Mikey asked.

Donnie nodded, "Kitchen."

I clenched my fists, my anger rising almost immediately. Leo hasn't talked to me for at least three weeks. He hasn't looked at me, nothing. If I sit on the couch he gets up and leaves, if I enter a room he exits it. Its like I have a disease he's trying not to catch and I'm so close to just popping off and beating his ass.

"Kneel, my sons." Sensei ordered, we did so without saying a word, like always. Splinter sighed, "Oroku Saki was my brother." He started, catching us both off guard. "We were not blood but we were still brothers. And just like all of you we had our qualms, our arguments. I loved him." He frowned. "When Shen came into our lives, he was quick to fall for her. But his anger drove her into my arms, and that is when our brotherly love turned into a rivalry for the love of one woman. The rivalry ended with the death of the love of my life and I was separated from my daughter." He looked up at both of us, suddenly turning angry. "I cannot help but feel the same thing is happening here. Different situation but I fear the same outcome may be a result.

"I tell you this story because of that saying, 'you must learn history so it won't be repeated." He turned to me, "You and Lillian are together." He turned to Leo. "You must accept that as a leader but more importantly as a brother."

I let out a sigh of relief, "Thank you!"

"But Raphael, you must understand something and understand it well. We are dangerous and we will not always be there to help Lillian. There will always be a chance of her getting hurt because of our enemies."

Leo glared at me, "Thank you!"

I glared back at him, a growl emitting from deep in my throat. "You think I don't know we're dangerous!"

"No! I don't!"

"Are you kidding me? I told Lilly before we even started dating that I couldn't be with her. I told her I was dangerous. I told her everything! And she didn't care. It was her choice! Not mine!" I yelled.

Leo rolled his eyes, "It was your choice to be with her. She may have wanted one thing, but you needed to think about what was safer for her. It's selfish on your part to be with someone knowing you could never-"

"I know that Leo! I've known that from day one! She's known that!" I growled in frustration turning to master Splinter. "He's never going to let it go."

"You're bringing shame to this family."

"I'm gonna fucking kick your ass, Leo." I grunted. "Sorry Master Splinter, but that's bullshit. You're such a hypocrite and if anyone is being shame anywhere it's you. Why don't you tell Master Splinter who you like? Go ahead!"

That caught Sensei's attention. He turned to Leo, "Leonardo?"

"This isn't about me."

"No. You made it about you." I snapped. "You couldn't stand to see me happy with someone who actually cares about me." I laughed. "She actually cares." It's still unbelievable to me. "She doesn't see a freak. She doesn't see a mutant. She sees me. And you!" I pointed at him. "You can't stand that because you don't have it. You're jealous because people look at you and see a freak. But not me. No! The old black sheep of the family, the one that everyone has something to say about. The stubborn one, the angry one, the impulsive one, the odd man out, I actually have someone who doesn't care! And you don't! And you can't fucking stand that you pathetic piece of-" before I said anymore, I let out a loud yell before launching myself towards him.

Leo brought he feet up quick to kick me away so he was able to stand up. "You chose a girl over your family!" He said, bringing his foot around to kick me.

I blocked him with my forearm, throwing a punch that just barely missed his face. "She is my family!"

"Could have fooled me! If she is family, then you'd do anything to keep her safe! Not put her in more danger!" He yelled.

I'm so sick of that. I really am. "Who says I won't keep her safe?"

"Your temper, that rage! You're too emotional. You don't think when you're angry. That's what's going to get her killed!"

I growled, reaching behind me to pull out my sai. I was about to attack him once again, but when he pulled out his katana, it suddenly hit me. I knew all along that...Leo was right. It wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when. And it really hurt my pride to admit that he was right. I didn't want to fight him. So I just dropped to my knees. I'd die before anything would happen to Lilly. I'd kill anyone that'd try and hurt her. "Why can't you just be happy for me?" When no one answered me I looked up at him. He was shocked. "Why can't you just..." I stood, placing my sais back in the holders before in let out a breath and exited the room, despite hearing my name being called.

Donnie and Mikey were eavesdropping and as soon as I came out both acted like they were just passing by.

I felt the walls begin to close in on me. I suddenly couldn't breathe normally, my breaths beginning to turn short and shallow. I had to get out of here. I couldn't stay here. I don't know what I'd do if I stayed here. I'm gonna get in so much trouble for this but I can't...I cant stay here. I cant breathe. I cant fucking breathe!

I ran out of the lair and didn't stop until I was topside. Even then I just ran. From roof top to roof top. I just...ran.

~Lilly's POV~

"Where are you going?" I asked Ian when he grabbed his wallet.

"The store. You guys barely have any food. What the hell does your mom buy?" He said.

"Rent." I said with a small shrug. "Could you take my laundry?"

"No. If you want to do your laundry then you come." He said.

"Ian please," I begged, going up to him and pouting. "It's just a little bit."

Ian stared at me for a moment before sighing, "Fine. Go get me your clothes. But that means you're going to be helping me with chores all weekend."

"Fine." I said with a smile before slipping to my room. Ian could never say no to my pout. I entered my room and gasped when I saw Raph standing there in the middle. "Oh my god," I squeaked. "What are-"

"I had to go somewhere." He said, his tone was almost desperate. His face looked like he was about to just break down any moment. "I couldn't... I couldn't be there any longer I just..."

I grabbed the laundry bag, "O-Okay... Just wait there..." he seemed upset. He wasn't supposed to be here. It's only been three weeks and although I really wanted to see him too, so much it was like affecting my entire mood, I know Raph wouldn't just go against his father's wishes. Something was wrong. I could see it in his brow. He looked angry, he looked panicked almost scared...

I went over to Ian and handed him my laundry. "Here you go."

Ian grabbed my laundry bag and opened the door, "Chores. This weekend. You and me. Got it?"

I rolled my eyes, "Okay."

Just when the door was about to close, he came in again, "You owe me."

I laughed, "Ian just go! Jesus..."

"Okay Fine. But I'm serious. I'll be back in like an hour or whatever. Any requests?" He asked.

Why won't he leave! He's doing this to annoy me and it was working. "Um..." I sighed. "Gran-Grape juice."

"Got it. Seeya. Lock the door." He said before finally closing the door.

I did as he said, locking it before walking back to my room to find Raph pacing back and forth like some caged animal. He's acting so weird. "Raph, what are you doing? Raph? Raphael!" I yelled when he never paid attention to me.

His head snapped towards me, "I can't...I'm like...I just can't..."

I noticed his breathing, I noticed through his eyes how fast his brain was going. He was freaking out and it was starting to scare me. "Whoa whoa whoa... Take a deep breath. Why are you...panicking?"

"I just...Leo and I...he was just...and he wouldn't..." he let out a frustrated groan. "Why can't I talk?"

I moved him to my bed, "Raph, you need to calm down. You're scaring me. What's wrong?"

He took a couple deep breaths before seeming to finally calm down, "I had a fight with Leo..." he stood up again and began to pace in front of me. "Master Splinter was trying to get us to hash everything out. Leo hasn't been talking to me for the past...I don't know. Three weeks! So today he was telling me everything I already know! I know I'm dangerous! I know I have enemies and that being with me has consequences. I know that! I'm not a total idiot! I know that I shouldn't be with you! I know that you deserve better! I just... Why?" He yelled. "Why can't he just... Isn't a brother supposed to be happy that his brother is happy? Am I pathetic to think that? Am I crazy? What is it?"

"Are you asking me?"

"Yes!" He yelled, catching me off guard. "I'm sorry..." he said when he noticed me jump at the sound of his voice. "I'm sorry...I'm just... I'm so angry I don't know how to act. It... It..."

"Hurts?"

Raph sighed, "Yeah..."

This thing with Leo is getting real old, real fucking quick. I don't want to say anything because I feel like it's not my place to say, it's not my place to fight. I know it sounds crazy because technically this fight is about me, but I don't want to piss Leo off any more than he already is. After all, I want him on my side even though it doesn't look like I'm even going to get that anytime soon.

I grabbed Raph's hand, "You and Leo need to figure this out. I don't want to come in between you guys. He's so much more important than me, Raphael. He's your brother. I know you consider me family, I consider you family too, but he's your brother. I'm just a girlfriend."

Raph's shook his head, kneeling in front of me. "But you're so much more than that to me. You're my everything. I know we haven't dated that long compared to your other relationship, but I can't help but feel like this."

I smiled, cupping his face. "It's okay. I'm not saying it's wrong to feel that way. It's just, again, I'm not going to come between you and him. I just can't do that. So you two have to solve this because..." I sighed. "I don't want to have to leave you."

He shook his head, "No no...no. Please don't say that."

"I don't want to. But I don't want to break up a family. I've said this multiple times." I didn't want to make this about me. But again, it sorta is.

"But...I love you."

My heart ached when he said that, the sound of desperation was very rare to hear from Raph. "I know. I know you do. I'm not saying I'm breaking up with you. I don't want to do that but if you and Leo can't solve this..."

Raph closed his eyes, visibly hurt by my proclamation. I didn't want to break up with Raph but I would if it meant his family wasn't going to be broken. "I just want everyone to either be okay with it, or shut up." He muttered.

I chuckled but said nothing. I missed him so much and I wanted to see him so bad, but not like this. He just looked so sad. My poor baby...

"I feel like he may have feelings for you."

I narrowed my eyes, "Me? No. We have nothing in common."

"And we do?"

"Um...Yeah. We both hate the world."

"Lilly, I'm being serious."

"I know I know. So what? We don't have a lot in common..." I sighed. "And let's say Leonardo does have feelings for me, I'd tell him that I'm with you. It's my choice. If he should hate anyone it should be me."

"If he has feelings for you that's the last thing he'd do."

"Are you okay?"

"I don't know," he groaned. "It felt like the walls were like...getting smaller. I'm still fucking pissed."

"Do you want me to talk to him? Because I will fucking tear him a new one." He laughed at my joke, I relaxed.

He shook his head, "I guess," he sighed, "I'm gonna have to talk to him. I don't know how,"

"With your mouth."

He frowned, "Is humor like your way to cope with things?"

I shrugged, "Sometimes. Most times I know it annoys you so I just...fuck around."

He smiled, pulling me down towards him. "Come here," He said, placing my arms around his neck. He gave my cheek a kiss then held me close. "I missed you."

I smiled, my heart swelling with joy. "I missed you too." I really did. I thought that the past three weeks would be easy but boy was I wrong. All I could do was think about him. I try not to by distracting myself with homework or with all the chores Ian gives me but I still manage to think about him and get sad. I pulled away from his embrace to kiss him.

I didn't want to break up with Raph, but I don't think I had any other option if this situation didn't get any better.

I cupped his face, "You should go before you get another week."

His arms tightened around my waist, "I don't want to go back."

"Are you scared to?"

He laughed, "Lilly, please, don't insult me."

"It's okay to be scared."

"I am not scared of any one of my brothers. I will take them all."

I grunted, "Don't. I believe you would. You're not supposed to leave the lair without super vision. They don't want you to see me. And you're here. Go back."

"Do you want me to go back?"

I sighed, "No..."

"Then I'll stay." His hands traveled down to my butt. He smirked, "Let's play a while."

I groaned, "No. Go back." Of course I wanted him to stay! Jesus, my body goes wild with hormones when I see him. But I didn't want him to disobey Splinter.

"You say one thing but I know you want another." He raised an eye ridge.

"Raph," I pushed him away but his arms were too tight around my waist. "You're gonna get in trouble." He leaned in to kiss my neck, nipping my pulse. "Raph," I said trying to get control of my trembling voice.

"I really did miss you." He said against my skin. "As cliché as it is, all I do is think about you. And all I did was think about the things I wanted to do to you when I finally saw you."

Damnit Raph, why do you talk like this? I felt my face flush with embarrassment. "You're a dummy."

He smiled at me, "Yeah..." after a long period of silence, he sighed. "Okay, I'll go." He got up before helping me up to my feet. "Thanks for listening."

I smiled, "Don't thank me for something I'm supposed to do."

"You make it sound like work."

"I like it when you go off and rant to me. I feel like I do it too much." I ran my finger across his cheek. "It was nice to see you again though. It was starting to affect my mood."

His face softened, "Awe babe, are you falling in love with me?" I raised an eyebrow and snickered. He pulled me close once again. "Awe look at my little princess, falling in love with me even though she's denying it. How cute."

I smacked his arm playfully, "Princess?" I gasped. "I'm so close to breaking up with you for that. I'm a queen."

"Oh my bad. My queen."

"What did I say about pet names?"

He kissed my cheek, "Bye babe."

"Bye," he turned to go out my window but stopped when he saw his brother standing in the window staring at the both of us.

Raph's demeanor suddenly changed into something I haven't seen before. His arm went out and pushed me behind him. "What are you doing here?"

Leo saw him stand in front of me protectively, his eyes locked with mine and I couldn't help but stare back at him. "We need to talk..."

"So you came to Lillian's house?" Raph growled.

"I knew you'd be here."

Raph laughed, "I call bullshit. You came here to see Lilly."

"Raph," I started.

"Despite what you think, I don't have feelings for Lillian." Leo said entering my room.

"Could have fooled me."

I sighed, "If you guys are going to fight please don't do it in here. I just cleaned up and Ian is gonna come in like 45 minutes."

Raph growled, "I don't want to talk to you."

"Raph, Master Splinter is right. We have to settle this once and for all." He said.

Raph reached for his sai, "Fine by me."

I placed a hand on his, moving around to face him. I don't need to be protected, especially from Leo. "Raph, look at me. Put these back." I said with a small smile. He continued to glare at Leonardo. "Look at me," I said more sternly. "Talk to him. For me..."

"But he-"

I stopped him, putting my finger over his lips. "I told you what I'd do if you and your brother don't work things out. So please, try to." I cupped his face. "For me..."

He looked more mad at me than at Leo at this point. Almost like he wanted to fight and I was preventing him to. "Lilly, I-"

"For me." I repeated. When he never answered I leaned in to give his a soft sweet kiss. "Okay?"

He finally gave into my power and sighed, "Okay...Fine. I love you," He said softly.

I smiled, giving him a hug. "It's only one more week."

"Yeah," he sighed before turning to Leo. "I'll see you soon." He said storming out of the room.

Leo sighed when Raph pushed passed him, "Lillian,"

"Ask him." I said, walking up to close the my window.

"Ask him what?" He asked.

"Ask him about how happy he is. Ask him about me. Or don't and continue this idiotic fight." I shut the window and closed the blinds.

It took everything I had in my not to tell Leo off. I'm sick of the way he treats Raph and I. I know Raph is 'dangerous' or whatever. I knew it while we were just friends. So whatever he has against us being together, he can just kindly shut the fuck up and move on.

~Raph's POV~

"Before you start repeating the same fucking thing you've been saying let me tell you this." I snapped, getting up in Leo's face. He was unfazed by my attempt of intimidation. "Everything that you've said, I've told her. And it kills me to be the way I am and have someone like her feel the way she does with me. You don't think I know I'm dangerous, that I'm this freak of nature, that she deserves someone human?"

"Raph, you just have to understand-"

"No you have to understand." I scoffed, "You think I want to fight you all the time? You think Lilly is happy with this, with not seeing each other?"

"Don't put that on me because that was you and her. You two are not supposed to see each other because of you lying to Splinter. Lying to everyone. That's not my fault." Leo snapped. I didn't say anything because I sure as hell wasn't going to say he was right. "I don't want Lilly getting hurt."

"And I do?"

"Did I say that? I know out of all people, you don't want her getting hurt the most. You..." he sighed, staying quiet for a moment. "What does she mean to you?"

I stopped for a moment, my eyes widened at the question. Why did he care? "What?"

"What does Lillian mean to you?" He asked again.

Okay...so I heard right. I shut my eyes for a moment, "I..." I sighed. "Lilly means almost too much. I'd do anything for her."

"Anything?"

"Including protecting her with my life." I went over to the edge of the building and rested my arms on it. "She hasn't told me she loved me yet. God, Leo, if I could tell you the shit she's been through...the things apparently only I know." I shook my head. "But even if she hasn't told me I know she does. Wanna know why?" It was rhetorical, I was going to tell him even if he didn't want to hear. "She told me, if this thing between you and I doesn't get solved, she'll break up with me."

I saw Leo's eyes widened before he looked away in shame. I wanted to get this thing solved because if Lilly broke up with me, I don't think I could forgive Leo. But it's so hard...

"Not because she wants to. I know she doesn't want to." I sighed.

Leo came over to me, looking out at the street. He was thinking and as impatient as I am, I wanted to give him time.

"Why aren't you happy?" I asked.

Leo blinked at my question, "Raph, I'm so happy for you. But we're-"

"Dangerous. I know." I groaned turning my back against the building. "You know you're starting to sound like a freaking broken record."

"How long do you think you and Lillian will last before she either regrets being with you or gets hurt by one of our enemies?"

I shrugged, never really thought about that. "I don't know. Maybe it'll end soon, I'd like to think it won't ever end because, man is it great! But..." I sighed. "I think the point of this thing is to...find out if it'll end or not." And I don't know how many times I have to say I'd give my life to protect Lilly.

Leo seemed satisfied with my answer and nodded. "You know how I feel about..."

"Karai? Yeah..." I scratched the back of my head. "Look, I'm sorry I threw you under the bus."

Leo shrugged, "Eh..." he smiled. "I sorta deserved it. But, since you know how I feel, can you stop insinuating that I like Lilly. I don't. She's...taken."

"Well, what did you want me to think?"

"Raph, I'd never betray you like that. And maybe..." he paused for a moment, almost like he was struggling to talk. "I was a little...envious."

"I figured it was either you were jealous I had something you didn't or I had her and you didn't."

"The first one." He sighed. "Karai will never see me like that. Especially now that she knows Splinter is her father. I mean...I can only hope she doesn't view me as a sibling."

"I don't know if you guys will end up together, but it looked like she was into you."

"Yeah..." he shook his head. "I don't want to talk about it." I shrugged and nodded. Does this mean we're okay? "Just how serious are you with Lillian?"

"I... I mean, I didn't think it would last at first but it's almost six months now."

"Six?" He shook his head. "Raph, how'd you keep this to yourself for six months?"

"I don't know. Lilly didn't like it at all. Even though you and I are...fighting. I can tell she's happy I finally said something."

"We're all happy for you guys, despite what you think. We're also a little shocked, I mean...I thought you guys hated each other."

"We definitely don't hate each other." That's pretty clear.

Leo nodded, "Alright..." he gave my shoulder a small pat. "Okay Raph."

"We good? For real though?"

He smiled, "Yeah, we're good. Don't do anything stupid."

"With Lilly, I'm bound to do something stupid." I chuckled.

"Hey," Leo said turning around, looking like he was about to jump off of the building. "I'll race you home."

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