The two ran inside of Leo's house. The vocalist pointed out his room and before the two band mates can get in, Donnie slammed the door, signifying that no one must enter while he heals Mikey.

Raphael can see Leo had a deep breath before sitting down beside him.

"You better start talking Fearless." Raph said. Other from Lamenardo or Dork, the band calls him "Fearless Leader", as he is the reason why they have a different label company and it's a lot better than their previous one. But this Leo, he is the opposite of Fearless. Raph knew how much Leo loves Mikey.

"He saw Karai." He muttered.

"I told you to tell it to him." Raph said.

"I didn't." Leo said with a huge regret in his voice. "And I always give what he wants, why he won't allow me to have my turn…" He said as he angrily kicked his legs.

"I think Mikester noticed that. But he is not being unfair." Raph said.

"Well, he doesn't like traditional stuff. Heck, I really don't know why he likes me." Leo said.

The door opened and revealed to be Donnie. Leo stood up quickly.

"Donnie how's Mi-"

"Here. He said you could invite anyone you want except him." Donnie said as he put it on Leo's hands.

Two tickets to Leo's favorite Japanese opera.

"Raph, can you help me cook something for Mikey?" Donnie asked.

Raph stood up and nodded. "Sure." Then, the two walked to the kitchen.

"He is sleeping but you can stay there." Donnie last added before going ahead.

Leo felt a huge heavy pit on his heart. The tickets are expensive. No wonder Mikey have a lot of overtime in his job as sound engineer in the studio.

He opened the door and went inside.

"You know, this past month, Mikey often asks me about Japanese culture." Donnie said. "I think he does that so he will be knowledgeable enough for Leo's interests."

"I told Leo about Mikey is not unfair." Raph said as he chopped the vegetables. "Those two had completely different upbringings. They are both born in Japan, yet, Leo came from a wealthy family, even had a bloodline of samurais. That's why Japanese culture is in him."

"While Mikey lived in the slums, he took jobs at a young age. He had talents in any form of art. That's why he's here. Leo saved Mikey and became friends since then. He always wanted to bring Leo to a date involving anything he likes… Yet he can't afford it."

Raph stared at Donnie. Even before, the Mikester and him were best friends. Donnie is the only person who knew Mikey inside and out, second is Leo as sometimes, Mikey never dare sharing anything to the vocalist as he doesn't want Leo because he had his own problems to mind.

"Mikey confides to me that he hates being poor because he can't give anything for Leo to be happy. One time, Mikey wanted to give Leo a sword that his mother gave to him before she passed on. It was similar to Musashi's sword, so it can be say it is a replica. He got to the party. Leo received a lot of authentic swords from blacksmiths. Mikey knew Leo was upset he didn't give anything. But Leo didn't know Mikey is a lot more upset by what happened." Donnie spoke while stirring the broth.

Raphael remembered a similar scenario before. When Donnie was the one who gave him the red guitar, which is a replica. He laughed at him that time. When he "died", Raph saw the guitar in Donnie's room in his house and that became his signature guitar ever since. In exchange, Raph sold the vintage guitar, the prize from the notorious bet and bought him a Music Man bass guitar, still remained untouched in Donnie's room.

Leo sat beside Mikey, who is sleeping gently. He saw the cuts and bruises to his body and worse is the gash on his left arm. He arrived at the scene and protected Mikey but he is not on time earlier when Mikey was being slashed on the arm.

"I'm sorry…"Leo whispered as his tears cascaded down to his cheeks. He knew how much Mikey endured before in his side of the family before they gave him blessing. Leo knew he is the one being unfair. He is amazed by Mikey's bravery and being hard working, yes, stubborn but high spirited and talented. Mikey is a diamond in the rough so to speak. He knew that convention is an excuse for his to give the tickets after. He messed everything up. He kissed Mikey's forehead, held his hand and placed it on Leo's cheek.

"Why are you still here? You can invite Karai if you wanted. It's fine with me,"

Leo looked up and saw an upset Mikey, looking away from his gaze.

"I told you I'm not with her anymore. I'd rather not go there if I'm not with you." Leo spoke. It hoped it will make Mikey feel better. But it seemed it made Mikey more upset.

"I don't want to see you."

Leo's eyes widened. Mikey never said anything like that. He was never this angry. As respect, Leo just stood up and left.

The ramen is done and they saw Leonardo sitting, seemed a lot more distressed than before. Donnie just proceeded to the room with a bowl of ramen for Mikey.

Raph offered Leo a bowl of ramen but he got remained quiet.

"Alright, Fearless. Tell me everything or I'll punch you in the face." Raph menacingly said.

After the short talk, Raph just got quiet as well.

"You're an idiot." Raph said. Leo only sighed. "Saying that made Mikey's effort useless."

Donnie went outside and he is not very happy.

"I told him the same thing so calm down." Raph said to calm Donnie.

"So, how would you fix this, oh, Fearless Leader?" Donnie asked irritably.

The next day, Mikey opened his eyes because of the sunlight peeking through the blinds. He lazily stretches and sat up.

"Oh, man, I'm hungry…. Maybe I should go to L-" He stopped, he is still angry at him. Well, sorry that he's poor, sorry that he can't give everything! Sorry that he didn't have a freaking life like his! His blood boiled but it simmered down by a deep, relaxing sigh.

"Maybe I should get one on the way home." He took off the blanket on him and heard the door opened.

He saw Raph and Donnie, with a guitar and a beat box. He was supposed to ask what's going on until Raph started playing.

It's hard for me to say the things

I want to say sometimes

There's no one here but you and me

And that broken old street light

He knows that voice. That voice that he loved the most. He saw his boyfriend went inside, singing with heartfelt and apology.

I never knew I had a dream

Until that dream was you

When I look into your eyes

The sky's a different blue

Leo rarely sings to him because of his band duties. Well, not all relationships are perfect, there are ups and downs. He just let the issues to Leo slip by yet it sometimes haunts him.

You pick me up when I fall down

You ring the bell before they count me out (This reminded me of Frankenpup's ALIB)

If I was drowning you would part the sea

And risk your own life to rescue me

He loved Leo. He really does. Sometimes he thought of breaking up with him because of his living. There's no point in a relationship if both parties are not happy. But he can't bear the heartbreak, not to Leo but to himself.

Thank you for loving me

For being my eyes

When I couldn't see

You parted my lips

When I couldn't breathe

Thank you for loving me

When I couldn't fly

Oh, you gave me wings

You parted my lips

When I couldn't breathe

Thank you for loving me

His voice soothes him and enjoying the melody they created. Call him a cheesy turtle but he liked being pampered like this especially from Leo, as he is a stoic person and never does silly things.

"Mikey."He said as he bent down on one knee. The musicians left the room for privacy, this is all they could do and not to meddle much in their relationship.

"Mikey… I'm sorry regarding my actions. I really want to come with you in the show. I never mean to make your gift effortless. I really, really loved it. I'm sorry that I called you unfair. My family taught me to never judge a person by their lifestyle. I should be the one to understand. I'm proud of my boyfriend and I loved everything about him. You gave me much love ever since. I'm sorry for being not transparent. I'll tell you everything that happened." Leo bowed his head down. "I don't want to fight with you anymore. I missed you." He whispered. "Please forgive me."

All he heard are sniffles.

"I'm sorry I can't make you happy." Mikey sobbed. Leo looked up.

"I really tried to make you happy." The patient said, trying to wipe his tears away. "I tried what I could but I never meet your expectations. You gave too much to me and I thought…"

The vocalist reached out and embraced the crying turtle, whispering to calm down.

"I really thank you for loving a boring person like me." Leo said. "I really don't know why you loved me."

"Because… You're you." Mikey hiccupped.

"Mikey… Just having you is enough for me. Please calm down." He said while rubbing the shell of the little turtle. They remained like that for minutes.

"I forgive you." Mikey said. Leo felt a huge relief inside as he hugged closer.

"You still need to come with me to that opera. Don't worry, I'll translate and tell you everything you need to know. Kind of what you did to me to Justice Force." He said, smiling.

They parted and Mikey smiled as well but Leo can sense discomfort.

"Mikey, what's wrong?"

He looked away. "I wasn't your first anymore."

"Your first what?" he asked, confused.

"Well, your first everything!" He pouted and turned around.

Then, it hit Leo. Oh, that one. Mikey had been proud by that. Michelangelo squeaked as Leo brings him on his lap.

"Well… You are my first friend, first best friend, first boyfriend…"

"Not anymore." Mikey whimpered.

"Technically, you are my first boyfriend." He smiled.

"First girlfriend? And first love? Possibly crush?" Mikey asked, being anxious.

"Hmm…" Leo thought. "Nope. It's all about you."

What? I don't understand."

Leo smiled and planted his lips on Mikey's forehead.

"Mikey, that was an arranged marriage."

"WHAT?!" Mikey shouted. An arranged marriage?! He didn't know anything about this!

"Yes but I do not love her." Leo said. "We tried to forward it but I can't, as somebody took my heart already." He pulled Mikey closer once more.

"Michelangelo is my first boyfriend, my first crush… And my first love. He always is." He rubbed Mikey's head that made both of them relaxed. The blue vocalist then leaned forward and kissed his boyfriend's lips. Mikey gladly accepted it.

"You think they are alright now?" Donnie asked as they planned to take a peek. They got frigid in their place when they heard soft churrs and moans in the room.

"I think they are fine more than we expected." Raph said, as if trying to hide his blush.

"Raph, I had a great time." Donnie smiled. "Thank you."

Raph smiled back. "No, thank you…" He felt immense comfort in being with Don now.

"I'm glad I'm able to help." Donnie said. "See you at the gig then."

The one with the ITALICS are Raph's flashbacks or can be called as memory triggers. I see a lot of fanfics regarding amnesia that the one who had memory loss is the one who had triggers, I made it the opposite since it adds effect because of Raph's guilt and conscience.
The one with BOLD are the text messages.
The one with (" ") is usually Raph's thoughts.