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Author's Note: I LIVE! (total Mushu moment.) I am so sorry that it has been a while. I started university and have become incredibly busy. Thank you to all you patient readers. You all are the reason I enjoy writing this story and your reviews make me excited every time. So read, enjoy, leave a review (simply because it is appreciated) and I hope to update soon.
Chapter 20: Jealousy (III)
Ever since the attack, April began to live in isolation with the turtles. The only good thing was having Leonardo there. The two hadn't really talked about whether they were indeed a couple but they were becoming something more of it. They decided to keep it a secret until everything became somewhat normal again. Even so, the pair were constantly together and even when they weren't their eyes would roam in search of the other. This had gone unnoticed by everyone, except for maybe Mikey. Donnie tried and tried to get her attention but he just couldn't understand what her fascination was with his brother. The only conclusion he would accept was that Leo just happened to find her after the attack from Karai. Maybe she was just worried about it happening again. Yes that had to be it.
"Soooo. April. How's it going." This time he was trying to play it cool as he watched the red-haired beauty typing rapidly on her laptop, she was so concentrated, biting her lower lip as she researched the company known as TCRI. She didn't even acknowledge him "Watcha doing with TCRI?" Her stare didn't break from the screen. "April?" he nudged her gently
"I think my dad is there. Everything just points to it, I mean they wouldn't keep him in the warehouse since we know that he was there. Where else could they keep him? We all know TCRI has something to do with the Kraang." She didn't even look up at the love-struck turtle. "I have to tell Leo. I have to know if he is there."
"Why? I am right here. I'm pretty smart you know. I could help you." The girl was torn, between Donnie her best friend or getting to spend time with Leo.
"I know but..." She got up to find the blue masked turtle but Donnie stopped her.
"But what? Please April, let me help." The girl merely nodded, not wanting to expose her and Leo's secret. April followed the purple masked turtle to his lab. The two worked side by side and Donnie couldn't help but be elated. He blushed every time their arms brushed against each other or their eyes would meet as they chatted. She is so beautiful. He suddenly remembered the 'direct' approach that Leo tried once. Maybe this could be his chance. "So, hey April I was thinking that maybe... maybe... we could you know go out…"
"Hey! What's going on guys?" The familiar voice of his brother came through. He watch his love smile so wide and the excitement hit her eyes as Leo entered the room. He leaned forward on the table next to April placing his hand in front of her and watched as she shifted her weight to be closer to him. Anger boiled in the pit of his stomach and his heart ached a bit.
"I've been following TCRI and I think my dad could be in there." The older turtle looked down upon the girl, putting a hand on her shoulder squeezing it reassuringly.
"Don't worry, we'll find your dad April." Donnie watch as her blue orbs looked up at the other turtle. It was so different then the way she looked at him. Donnie couldn't control his hands curling into fist.
"Donnie are you okay?" April's petit hand reached out to hold his. The anger slowly dissipated, his eyes darted between the girl and his brother. He merely nodded embarrassed by the show he'd put on.
"Anyways, Splinter told me to come get you guys for training." April left with Leo behind her. Donnie placed a hand on his brother's shoulder stopping him before he could leave. Donnie needed answers.
"Leo, I need to know. Is there anything going on between you and April. You've been acting different, both of you have been." Donnie saw the guilt flash across the blue eyes of the masked face. Leo's mouth opened and closed. The silence was awkward.
"You guys coming?" Leo couldn't of moved fast enough at the sound of the girl's question. "Come on Donnie!" she yelled following his brother out. The jealous rage boiled inside him once again. This said everything. Something was going on between them no matter how much he didn't want to believe it. Donnie couldn't think, he only felt rage. He sincerely hoped he would be sparring against Leo.