Disclaimer: I, Novalightstar, do not own Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A/N: So I was really sick today and decided to write a new chapter! Yay! I just want to thank people who are commenting it makes me feel like I am doing something right and gets me so encouraged to write! I'm surprised how many people are liking the story so far! It makes me happy! Read, review and enjoy :)

Chapter 9: Friends

* Leo's POV *

What just happened? The blue masked stood in shock, staring at the door where April had just left. His hands were warm from when they touched her, his body weak from the closeness. Leo's stomach was still flip-flopping. Why did he feel so nervous? Should he go after her? Should he give her space? At this moment he was as clueless as Mikey. His brothers slowly entered the dojo and Master Splinter returned. The others sat on their knees bowing to their Sensei ready to begin training as Leo still stood dazed.

"Leonardo." The harsh voice of Splinter brought him back to reality.

"Sorry Sensei." Taking his place next to Raph.

"Leo, where'd April go? She said she was coming to say hi." Donnie asked, his red-brown eyes filled with concern.

"She did but then she left." he tried to even his still uneasy breathing.

"Why?"

"I don't know."

"But I didn't see her leave the lair?" He just stared at his brother. Why was Donnie so worried? It's not like they're dating.

"Leonardo, please go see if April is still here. I want to begin her training today." Splinter ordered.

"I can go Sensei!" Donatello shot up like a rocket. Jumping at the chance to find 'his' girl.

"You can, but your name is not Leonardo." the rat turned to blue masked turtle, motioning for him to go.

"Hai Sensei." Leo bowed once again leaving the dojo. He checked the pit and Donnie's lab then he reached the kitchen, finding the girl he was seeking with her hands covering her face. Was she crying!? "April" his voice gentle, "are you okay?"

"Oh hey Leo, look I'm sorry about before. I don't know why I did that."

"Don't worry it's fine as long as you're okay. I am sorry if I hurt you."

"You didn't, trust me." They stood in silence for what seemed like hours, just staring at each other. His blue studying her face. She's so beautiful. He could not stop himself from thinking it.

"Um Leo. Can I ask you something?" her sweet voice penetrating his thoughts.

"Always!"

"We're friends right?" her sudden question surprised him, it was never said but Leo always assumed they were.

"Friends? Of course we are!"

"Oh. Okay." the silence returned but with an awkward air to it. Both took the answer almost as it was unsatisfying.

"Oh. Umm. Master Splinter wants you to come to the dojo. Time to start your training. So you can be awesome like me." She smiled at his comment and Leo couldn't help but return it.

"So let's go!" she grabbed his hand in her own leading back to the others. His hand burned at her touch. Just friends... The conversation lingiered in Leo's mind. Leo was not satisfied with the word friends. He wanted more but what?