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Raphael's P.O.V
When I opened my eyes my head was still hurting but it was nothing compared the throb when I first up. I can still remember the tendrils of dread when I woke up alone in a fucking hospital.
At least Leo, Mikey, and Master Splinter seemed okay. Thank God. But now I'm worried about Donnie. He better be ok too!
"Ah, you're awake!" The Doctor, Kurtsman, came in with a clipboard. I just grunted in acknowledgement instead of saying "No duh!" like I wanted. "How are you feeling?"
"Just peachy," I grumbled and to my surprise he laughed.
"To be expected. Any nausea or lingering pain in your back?" He asked me looking serious. I sighed.
"No, I'm fine," I told him and he smiled like he was pleased.
"You and Donatello are from the same foster home?" He questioned and my breath hitched. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Yea. Why?" I asked, feeling oddly aggressive and protective. He laughed again and put up one hand to show his 'innocence'.
"I was just curious. You four boys have peeked my interest," He smiled kindly but I rose an eyebrow. Why was he interested in me? Better yet...all four of us? What's so special about us? I narrowed my eyes and saw him sober up. Somewhere inside me I felt bad about how I was treating him.
"Has Donnie woken up yet?" I demanded, trying to take the attention to someone else. Dr. Kurtsman sighed.
"No, unfortunately. But that is normal. He should wake up soon," He soothed when my eyebrows drew together in anxiety. I felt my heart beating a pace faster than normal. He's a doctor so he knows what he's doing and what he's talking about. Can't get too worked up, "I need to go but I also came to tell you something."
"Huh? What is it?" I asked confused, feeling lost in thought.
"Your guardian came by to sign you out but said she had an important meeting. You're free to go whenever you wish, Raphael." Dr. Kurtsman told me with something weird in his eyes. I blinked stupidly for a minute, "But you will have to come back to get the stitches out at the end of next week. Do be careful with the stitches in your back."
"Okay," I finally replied. He gave me a friendly smile and walked out of the room, leaving me alone. It was then that I noticed there was no IV in my arm or anything. I sighed. Leave and go where? Leave Donnie? Pff...I don't feel like doing anything really...what's wrong with me?
"Raph!" I blinked again and looked up only to have an incredible force knock me into the bed hard enough that I groaned, "Raphie, how are you feeling?!"
"Ugh..." I blurted and couldn't help but huff a small laugh at my hyperactive little buddy. Leo, who was leaning against the door frame, smiled for a minute before rolling his eyes.
"Mikey, you gotta be more careful. Raph's got stitches, ya know?" Leo scolded in a big brother, or better yet a "mother hen" manner and I grinned hard. Mikey gasped.
"Oh, dude, I'm so sorry!" He looked like he saw a ghost so I snorted and then rolled my eyes. "Did I hurt you? I was just excited!"
"Yer always excited," I huffed while sitting up. He beamed like I just complimented him. I watched as Leo bantered back and forth with Mikey on how to 'remain calm'. I wanted to laugh until I thought of something, "Where's Masta Splinter?" They both grinned and Mikey was wiggling his legs off the side of the bed.
"At work, he gives his greetings by the way," Leo said politely and I smirked when I remembered how formal the two were, "Anything new about Donnie?"
It should have been illegal how fast everything became glum and serious.
"He's okay tha Doc said. But he ain't awake yet," I replied looking down. I felt Mikey put his hand on my arm and I blinked when I saw orange. Then I became alarmed, "Ya got a freakin' cast, Mike?!" They both looked startled.
"Uh, yeah. Don'tcha remember?" He asked and I shook my head. I turned it over and blinked in surprise before laughing hard. Leo signed Mikey's cast in surprisingly neat handwriting and then put 'NO SPORTS OR HEAVY LIFTING!' under his name and a random Superman symbol.
"I know right? Gotta remind me every 3 seconds," Mikey grinned out at a blushing Leo while I held my stomach in pain from laughing. Leo rolled his eyes and crossed his arms, which one was still in a sling. My laughter died down instantly at the sight.
"How's yer shoulder?" I asked down-playing my worry with a scowl. Leo just shrugged the good shoulder and Mikey flashed me a grin.
"He doesn't feel pain," Mikey explained and we both cocked an eyebrow. Mikey sighed and shook his head like he was disappointed in us, "Because Leo's Superman! That's why I made him draw the Superman symbol by the lecture."
I snorted into my hand and turned my head. Leo sighed but I saw him cover up a quick blush. "Well...*snicker* he is...*snort*...tha hero type!" I laughed more at the end and found I was oddly in a good mood now.
"Shut up..." Leo blushed harder, it showing on his slightly pale skin. Mikey giggled. I sighed happily and wiped my eyes, "Anyways...are you free to go Raph?"
"Ah, yea...hold on lemme get up first," I teased as I stretched my limbs. Mikey got off the bed and went towards the window to peer out of it excitedly. I stood shakily just for a second and watched Leo have an internal battle on whether or not to help me. Guy really is a mother hen...seriously.
"Hey, Raph!" My head shot up in surprise and Leo was blinking. Shawn came in with some guy I don't know and Shawn was beaming. In the corner of my eye Mikey tensed and didn't turn around in surprise like I was expecting.
"Oh, hey Shawn.." I trailed off, still surprised and suddenly confused about Mikey. I noticed that Leo side stepped into the room to move away and closer to me and Mikey, "Who's this?"
"One of my friends, Oliver." Shawn nodded to the guy next to him with a smile. Oliver was not a befitting name for a tough almost emo-looking kid. He had black hair with blue tips at the ends of his bangs. He wore black..well..everything, even his finger-less gloves. He looked like a death metal fan. Yep, Oliver was a weird name for tha kid, "Are you okay? I heard about the wreck from Mika!"
"I'm okay...got some cool scars," I shrugged to not worry him. I looked over and saw Leo smiling politely and Mikey still hadn't turned around. Shawn looked at Leo and then to Mikey and I swear something passed over his face like a micro-expression.
"This must be Leo," Shawn said in a quiet voice as he scanned Leo head to toe. I nodded my head, "I heard about you from some of the Seniors." Leo smirked and I glared at him not to say anything.
"Nice to meet you," Leo dipped his head in respect.
"Leo's one of mine and Donnie's friends," I smirked while crossing my arms. A look passed over Oliver and Shawn's faces. I rose an eyebrow but then smirked again, "Oh, and that's Mikey, I told ya about him too. Hey Mikey! M'here!"
I froze and the smirk melted off my face suddenly. Mikey had turned and yet he had a weird smile plastered on his ghostly pale face. Leo blinked with widened alarmed eyes. "Hey, Mikey, ya okay?"
"Yeah..." He nodded and walked a couple of paces, staying closer to Leo than normal. He looked up at Shawn. "Hi..."
"Hey," Shawn nodded with head with a smirk. Oliver looked at Mikey and just nodded.
"Is somethin' wrong?" I asked looking between Shawn, Mikey, and Oliver in confusion.
"Nope," Mikey denied and Leo narrowed his eyes at him. Mikey refused to look at Shawn and Oliver and I wondered what made him want to act so disrespectful.
"Anyways, how is Donatello? I heard he was worse off." Shawn commented and I didn't even get the chance to open my mouth.
"Don't say it like you're glad he's hurt," Mikey glared and I swear Leo's eyes have never been wider. My mouth actually fell open. Shawn blinked with wide eyes and Oliver was still staring, "In fact, don't talk about Donnie at all."
Whoa, wait a minute here...!
"Sorry, it's just we live in the same home and I was worried-" Shawn was cut off by Mikey scoffing. I gawked.
"Mikey, what tha hell-" Mikey just looked at me sharply and then ignored when Leo touched his shoulder.
"If you need me I'll be visiting Donnie," Mikey told us without even looking at my friend or Oliver. He left the room, leaving an awkward silence.
"I'm sorry, I guess the crash is getting to him." Leo apologized before looking at me. I nodded and let him leave to chase after Mikey. What the hell was wrong with the little guy? It's kinda pissin' me off.
"Sorry, it was a bad time.." Shawn sighed but I noticed his fists were clenched. I took a breath.
"No, it's not yer fault. Mike's unpredictable and he's pretty close ta Don." I offered while patting his shoulders.
"Everyone's close to Don," He said with a light tone and a playful smirk. I blinked at his choice of words. "Anyways, tell Donnie I hope he feels better when he wakes up. I got to go, the other guys are waitin' on Oliver and I."
"Kay, see ya man. And good ta meet ya Oliver." I waved and watched them leave with and odd feeling in my chest. Shawn has never been so weird before...
I exited the room and made to follow the trail I knew Leo and Mikey would take to Donnie's room. I felt the stitches on my back pull sometimes so I had to be careful how I moved and that was frustrating.
"You know you can tell us what's wrong..." I heard Leo say as I approached Donnie's room. I peered in to see Mikey looking sad instead of pissed like before.
"Yea, mind tellin' me why ya acted like an angry baby in front of my friend?" I demanded wincing internally at how much harsher that came out than I meant to. Mikey surprised both Leo and I by glaring at me.
"I'm not a baby! You're not allowed to call me that! And if you knew what I knew you'd treat your "friend" the same way!" Mikey blurted with a steel gaze. My eyes grew wide.
"Knew what I knew...?" Leo echoed while looking concerned and confused. He looked between me and Mikey, who was turning a pale shade with wide eyes.
"Uh, I wasn't supposed to say anything..Sorry," Mikey ducked his head to conceal his eyes. Leo sighed and put another hand on his shoulder. I ignored them and saw Donnie, who still had an IV in his hand, lying still. At least he was breathing on his own but he was on a machine to measure his heart rate.
"Let's bring this up again at a more appropriate time and setting," Leo offered with a serious yet comforting gaze as he rubbed Mikey's arm. Mikey nodded and I sighed, rubbing my eyes.
"Okay, fine, I don't care," I grumbled and saw Mikey look away. Leo sighed and brought a leg up to his chest. I leaned against the door and looked out in the hallway, but I couldn't stop myself. "Whadda ya mean Mikey? What do ya know about Shawn that'd make you of all people be mean ta him?"
Leo glared at me and Mikey pursed his lips, still not looking at me. I frowned, glared back at Leo, and walked up to Mikey. "Tell me."
"No," He replied stubbornly and my eye twitched.
"Raph, let it go," Leo frowned heavily, trying to re-situate himself to a more comfortable position. I scoffed and then continued to glare at Mikey who has yet to make eye contact with me.
"It's not just about then, ya know?" I began while looking up at a surprised Leo, "He's been avoiding me for a week now and I want ta know why. Is it because of Shawn?" Mikey looked away but then startled when I slammed a hand on the wall beside his head and leaned in with narrowed furious eyes.
"I-I promised I wouldn't say anything," Mikey grumbled while crossing his arms and trying his best to get as far away from me as possible. I would never admit it out loud, but it was really hurting my feelings that he didn't want to be anywhere near me and didn't trust me enough to tell me his secret.
But as usual, my sadness was covered up with rage. "Who'd ya promise?! I don't understand!" I glared and Leo snapped a furious gaze to me. I've had a couple of falling outs with Fearless before, but it has never been like it is now. I had no patience for him right now. And he was moving to get me away from Mikey, "I want ta know what tha hell is goin' on!"
"Don't be mad at Mikey, Raph. I told him not to tell you anything."
Everyone's eyes widened and we all three turned to see Donnie sitting up slightly and staring at us with a relieved but slightly annoyed expression on his face. His face was covered with band-aides and he had a big bruise on his cheekbone. His right arm was in a sling like Leo's except Don's shoulder was bandaged heavier. He had a cast on his right leg up to his knee. Lastly I noticed that his waist was wrapped up to below his chest.
"Donnie!" Leo flung himself up faster than I could process everything I saw. He rushed to Donnie's side and they both shared a smile. "Thank God, you're awake!"
"Donnie!" Mikey cried happily, ducked under my arms, and rushed past me. He crawled on the bed and gave Donnie a gentle hug. Donnie laughed. Then all eyes turned to me. I blinked stupidly.
"Y-Ya okay...? How are ya feelin'?" I asked as I walked to stand beside Leo. Donnie's smile vanished.
"My head and body hurts a lot...and I look terrible." Donnie muttered while glancing down at himself. "Are you guys okay? What happened?"
"The other driver ran a red light and hit us. You and Raph were on the side he hit." Leo explained while putting a hand through Donnie's hair gently. Donnie still looked tired. "You're body most likely hurts because I gave you blood."
"What?" Donnie asked in quiet surprise, but he looked a bit dazed to me. It was like he didn't even hear what Leo said. He scanned each of us with wide eyes. "Oh God, Sensei...where's-"
"Don't panic, Leo and Mikey said he's at work. Just got small cuts is all," I soothed him and then frowned, "What did ya mean when ya asked Mikey not ta tell me what's goin' on with him and Shawn?" Donnie frowned worriedly and I saw fear in his eyes for a moment, "Don?"
"It's nothing. It's between me and Mikey," Donnie smiled when Mikey went for another hug. But I just stood there dumbfounded. "So...my leg is broken...I think I have a nasty cut on my waist and probably a concussion. Is...my shoulder broken?"
"Dislocated. Mine came close too," Leo sighed as he gestured to his arm sling, "Dr. Kurtsman says I can have this removed tomorrow morning."
"Oh...and Raph...you okay? Mikey?" Donnie asked still looking worried. I rolled my eyes.
"Just peachy. My head hurts but not so much anymore. I just had some nasty cuts on my forehead and back..." I told him and he looked more worried now. I sighed.
"I broke my wrist and fractured some ribs, but I feel fine!" Mikey grinned and Donnie looked surprised and alarmed, "Really, I promise I do!" I frowned.
"You had us scared to death, Donnie. You had to have surgery and a blood transfusion and Dr. Kurtsman said you almost suffocated on the airbag," Leo said and his hand found mine for some reason and he squeezed. The look on his face told me he didn't notice he'd done that.
"Wait...wait, a transfusion?! Who's blood...I mean how did that..."
"I gave you blood, remember? Doctor said we were a match," Leo smiled gently and I watched shock and confusion enter Donnie's mind, "Which is why you worried me so much!"
"Oh..I'm sorry." Donnie wilted and looked at the sheets. Then he gasped and looked at Mikey. "Wait..your Mom...she was...what-"
"She's okay. Well...by that I mean she just got too weak. She's got to stay here for two weeks and they are increasing her chemo-therapy," Mikey explained with a more serious gaze. Donnie smiled but I could tell it was specifically for Mikey, "But I get to stay with Leo for the entire time!"
"Yep," Leo smiled warmly and my chest randomly tightened.
"That's cool," Donnie grinned a little. He looked at me, "So..um, how did Mika take the news?"
"I dunno. I got out today, but I haven't seen her. She's busy.." I replied and we both frowned. Donnie wiggled around in discomfort.
"My waist burns.." He complained and Leo looked worried. I put my hand on his cast and watched Mikey shift to give Donnie some room, "Sorry."
"No it's okay. Should we find Dr. Kurtsman?" Mikey asked with wide worried eyes. Donnie shook his head and smiled.
"When...um, can I go..?" Donnie asked us as we gave him more space and Mikey hopped off the bed.
"Tomorrow afternoon," Leo smiled.
"It's gonna be great! And I can help you carry your books at school, D!" Mikey smiled wide and his eyes gleamed. Donnie laughed. "Well, I'd have one hand but Raph can help us!"
"What?!" I demanded and Mikey grinned at me.
"Because you're the only one that isn't weak and has both arms," Mikey explained with a 'duh' in his tone. I rolled my eyes.
"Damn straight I'm not weak!" I replied and Leo elbowed me. I glared at him hard and he gave me a look.
We continued talking to Don and answering all his questions. Donnie and Mikey would have these side glances when they thought Leo and I weren't looking but dammit all, I could freakin' see them! What the hell is going on?!
We ended up leaving when Dr. Kurtsman came in to check on Donnie. Donnie was polite and very tired so we decided it was best to leave him to rest. I promised him that I'd be back first thing in the morning, Sunday or not. It seemed to make him happy anyway.
I separated from Leo and Mikey when I told them I needed time alone to explain things to Mika. Mikey seemed unfazed and bought the lie but Fearless saw right through me. Thankfully he did not question and he took Mikey to see his Mom. My real intentions were to find out what was bothering my two little buddies. And I was gonna start with the person it seemed to surround.
Shawn.
I grumbled with my hands in my red hoodie pocket. I had my phone, which survived the crash though I'll never know why, and was playing Skillet-Awake and Alive.
I knew I could have taken a taxi, but I wanted to walk. I hated feeling useless and hurt so I needed to at least push myself. I was a bit tired but other than the somewhat constant burns and throbs on my back and forehead nothing was wrong.
I looked down at my phone and stopped walking for a moment. Shawn replied to my earlier text on asking him where he was. 'At tha skate park with some friends. Y?'
I snorted with an amused grin. I should of known he'd go there. It was the place that me and him used to play at all the time. I sent him a text saying that I was heading his way and began to play another song from Skillet.
Not even three minutes went by before he text me back. I rose an eyebrow and ignored the grunting people behind me to check my message. 'No, I'm just leavin, how bout we meet at home?'
I frowned. Why didn't he want me to hang around him and his friends? He's never been like that before. He's always welcomed me, it didn't matter where or with who. I glared at the few people that were crossing around me with irritating glances my way.
It took my 15 minutes flat to reach my foster house. I smiled at the kids, Jacob and the others that were playing outside and nearly toppled me over with concerned questions. I put their concerns to rest and gave them a wild story to make them laugh and look at me in admiration.
I rolled my eyes and walked inside the house. Mika looked up, smiled, looked down and then gasped and looked up again. I chuckled for some reason. She almost flew over the counter and grabbed my shoulders.
"Thank God! You're discharged! How are you? How was Donatello?!" She demanded with a worried look. I rolled my eyes and stepped out of her hands. Of course she'd be worried now.
"I'm peachy. Don's good," I told her and she sighed in relief. I didn't wait around for anymore questions, "Has Shawn come home yet?" She blinked.
"Huh? No, he's still out with some friends," She smiled as crossed her arms, "Why? He's not in trouble is he?" I snorted.
"He will be when he gets here." I retorted and she rolled her eyes, leaving to go make the younger kids some snacks and lemonade. I sighed and rolled my neck around. Now what do I do? I wanted answers and it seemed like no one was going to give me any.
I decided on a hot shower and sighed as I slumped down on my bed alone, clad in my red shirt with a black motorcycle and black gym shorts. I pulled out my phone and texted Shawn. 'We need ta talk soon, where are ya?'
I pursed my lips and stared at my ceiling. What now? I would usually be with Shawn or Donnie...Donnie...I sighed. I gripped my phone and sighed irritably. Shawn was not answering me. What the hell was going on? Should I call Mikey? No...wait, I got a better idea! Hopefully this will work.
I dialed a number and was surprised when he answered on the second ring. I almost laughed. "Hello? Raph? You okay?"
"Yes Mother." I smirked when Leo groaned on the other side. "Are ya always so paranoid?"
"When it's you, then yes." I growled and could imagine him smirking. "What's up? Do you miss us already?" I snorted loudly but he wasn't far off. Not that he needed to know that.
"Is Mikey around ya right now?" I demanded and practically heard him freeze in surprise.
"No, I stepped out to get us a snack at a vending machine while he's with his Mom. Why?" Leo sounded confused.
"I need yer help, Fearless." I replied while shifting to get comfortable. The stitches on my back were itching a little.
"With what? Are you sure you're okay?" He asked worriedly and I rolled my eyes. Fearless would never change.
"Yea, yea. Listen, it's about Mike and Don." I told him and he sighed. "I know what yer thinkin' but we can't just leave this alone."
"No, it's not that. I actually agree with you." He said and I froze in shock. He agrees with me? He laughed at my silence. "I know right? But seriously, did you see the rage in Mikey's eyes and the fear in Donnie's? Something's going on that we don't know about."
"Right, exactly," I sighed in relief that someone other than me gets it. "My friend, Shawn is actin' all weird and distant too. I have no idea what's goin' on with those three."
"Well Shawn lives with you and Donnie right?" Leo asked and I hummed as a yes. "Well why would he look afraid at the mention of Shawn? Did he do anything to Donnie?" My eyes flashed with anger.
"No, he wouldn't dare!" I replied instantly and Leo chuckled. "Even before me and Don became friends Shawn was never mean ta him. Basically ignored him."
"I see, then why would Mikey of all people be angry with him? Maybe it's something to do with Mikey." Leo pointed out and I heard some weird beeping noise. "I'm in the elevator." I scoffed feeling a little put out.
"Can ya read minds now?" I joked and he laughed. I smiled. "Anyways, do ya think ya can ask Mike for me? He likes ya better than me."
"What?" Leo sounded surprised. "Raph, no, you can't seriously think that?"
"I do. He avoids me quite a bit like he's scared of me. So maybe it does have somethin' ta do with Mikey and Shawn. I'll ask Shawn later." I sighed while rubbing my wet blonde hair in annoyance. Leo also sighed.
"Okay, well I gotta go. Call or text if you need me." Leo said as I heard lots of background noise.
"Kay. Tell Sensei I said 'Hi', oh and if ya need me too just, uh, call, or whatev." I blushed even if no one was around to see me. Leo chuckled. "Tell tha Goofball and his Mom hi for me too."
"Got it. Bye Raph."
"Bye Fearless." I smirked and hung up on him. I let my phone drop beside me and stared at my door. So Mikey and Shawn...? Mikey acts like he scared of me sometimes. Could Shawn be bullying Mikey? Surely he wouldn't dare knowing that he's my friend... I ended up sighing, getting up, and grabbing a bottle of Advil and taking a couple.
A knock at my door caused me to jump slightly. I opened it to see a miffed looking Mika staring at me. I rose an eyebrow. "Can you do me a favor, Raphael?"
"What is it this time?" I smirked while crossing my arms. She sighed and handed me a piece of paper.
"Can you go and get the stuff on the list for me, please?" She asked with a voice like she knew I'd refuse. I blinked down at the list of groceries. I scowled. "Please?"
"Ugh, fine...I got nothin' betta ta do." I grumbled before shutting my door and changing into some blue jeans. I put on my black converse shoes and rushed out of the house.
"Why can't she do this?" I growled to myself as I marked off the milk and eggs. This was female stuff anyways! I shouldn't be doin' her chores!
I glowered irritably as I grabbed the spices she wanted and some bananas. I eventually got to the bread and snack cakes, filing the right items in.
"Raph?" I blinked when I looked up. I gawked. April was standing there with a basket on her arm. She looked surprised and mainly confused.
"April?" I echoed and then felt stupid, "So shopping too, huh?"
She laughed. "Yep, but I must say. I didn't take you for a shopper."
"Just doin' a favor." I grumbled and she frowned worriedly.
"Raph, what happened to your head?" She asked as he walked up to me and put a finger next to the bandage. I flinched and blinked with wide eyes. Girl was pretty brave, I'll give her that. Or is that blunt...?
"Shit!" I muttered into my hand and she flinched back with wide eyes. No one told her! Damn, how does she not know..?! "Uh, April...sorry...uh.."
"What? What's wrong?" She asked looking even more worried and confused.
"I was in a car accident yesterday evening. With Sensei, Mikey, Leo, and...Donnie..." I muttered in an explanation, ignoring the curious glances we got form other shoppers. April paled and her mouth fell open.
"W-What...?"
I held up my hands, freaking out because she looked ready to high tail it like the Roadrunner or pass out in the middle of the aisle.
"He's okay. He woke up a couple hours ago, don't worry." I soothed nervously. She blinked up and then sighed in relief. "He's kinda banged up but he's alright."
"He better be. Oh I am so tearing him a new one!" She growled, her hair practically on fire behind her. My eyes grew wide. "But...how's everyone else?"
"Just fine..." I sighed while rubbing my aching head. She looked worried and I wanted to sigh again. Why is everyone always so worried? "Listen, it's nice seeing ya but I got ta pay for this stuff now."
"Oh, me too. Let's go," She smiled and I just followed after her, pushing the cart around while absently looking at the items on the shelf.
Donatello's P.O.V
I sighed in relief as the throbbing in my leg finally went away with the medicine Dr. Kurtsman gave me. He seemed very friendly yet I was also sort of confused about him. He asked a lot of questions about me and would mention Raph and the others a lot too.
"I'm thinking too much about it," I decided out loud and paused at the whole stupidity of talking to myself. I sighed again and used my hands to push me up some more.
The guys left like an hour or so ago to let me sleep. I probably got 20 minutes of sleep before my leg began to throb. I was so done with the throbbing, the aches, and the soreness that my body felt. But I was a little upset that Mika didn't seem to care enough to come see how I was faring...
"Donnie?"
I blinked up and immediately went rigid with anxiety and horror. Shawn and the group of his friends filed into the room with mostly plastered friendly on his face. My breath hitched and I looked out the door at the nurses doing their jobs.
Oh God...
"What's with the silent treatment?" Shawn taunted while putting his hands on the end of the bed and leaning in with a cold smile on his face. I felt stupid for being so afraid. I've stood up to him in the past and it only hurt more. I fought back but not enough than I probably should. I couldn't fight him, I didn't want to. I didn't want to be an excuse to be separated from my new friends.
"W-Why did you come...?" I asked feeling scared and yet angry.
"I just wanted to see how things were, right guys?" Shawn grinned while turning his head to his gang. They nodded or snorted in agreement. I fought the urge to gulp. The only reason I haven't done anything yet is the pure assurance that they wouldn't do anything to me with the nurses and doctors outside. "So how are things? I know you're baby got mad at me for asking Raph earlier."
I froze. My baby? Wait...Mikey! He called Mikey a baby at school before! I narrowed my eyes slowly and dangerously. Shawn's grouped whistles and laughed while Shawn stood straight.
"Eh? Don't like me talking about your baby?" He sneered and I growled in annoyance.
"He's not a baby! And no, don't talk about my friend!" I snapped, realizing a moment too late that his group had blocked the view of the door. My eyes grew wide as Shawn loomed over my injured body and glared down at me.
"I can do whatever the hell I want, Donatello!" He growled as he grabbed the front of my hospital gown and pulled me forward. I flinched on instinct and hated myself for it. "You Freak, you and that baby are alien freaks! Think ya can do whatever ya want and have whoever ya want!"
I said nothing in the hopes that he'd just get it out and go away. Or the fact that someone outside would have the common sense to know something was wrong in here. But my luck has always been horrible.
"Raph is my friend! NOT YOURS! You can't just come into the picture all of a sudden and take him from me! You ugly gap-toothed purple-loving nerd!" Shawn spat, trying to keep his voice down while his group laughed, cheered, and peered to make sure no one was coming. Shawn glared as his phone went off and he looked at it.
I felt my heart hurt and my eyes burn but not enough for tears. I never cry in front of his, or I try not too. I cry alone. By myself. Why did Shawn have to do this? Why was he so jealous of me and Raph?
"What? You know I'm right that's why you don't speak up, Weirdo. And you might want to silence your Baby or me and my friends will too." Shawn hinted. I couldn't help the gasp that left my mouth as he dropped me.
I wanted to yell, to argue with him and to tell him to stay the hell away from Mikey, but he and his gang were already plastering on fake looks and exiting.
"S-Stay away from me and Mikey or Leo and Raph are gonna hurt you!" I blurted in my last attempt. Shawn froze with his hand on the door frame. He turned to me with a look on his face, his eyes cold and hateful.
"Raph's my friend, he wouldn't. I met the Hero today and if I have to, I'll ambush him too." Shawn muttered calmly. "Raph is my friend, not any of yours."
I opened my mouth again but didn't get the chance to say anything. Shawn disappeared around the corner and my mouth twisted angrily. I let out a cry and clenched my hands into fists. I banged them on the mattress and felt my eyes burn helplessly.
Now they've dragged Mikey and Leo into this...I don't know how much longer I can keep this secret. But if Raph finds out about this he will beat the living crap out of Shawn...
And then he'll be taken away!
Oh poor Donnie! Being bullied in his own hospital room! Gah, Shawn!
Anyways, thanks for all your supports guys. I hope you liked this chapter. And if any of you like 'Hurt But Not Broken' then don't worry. Working on that too!
STAY AWESOME GUYS! ;3