Sure enough dad was home with me. We were making cookies when they came through the window. I saw them before my dad did. I ran over too them. Their father was with them. I smack my forehead and sighed.
"You guys need to go through the door. My dad is home today." I whisper to them.
"Sorry can you like act like we came through the door." Mikey said.
"Fine, but someone is going to ring the door bell." I said walking back over to my dad.
Well they rang the door bell. I went to go answer it. I let them in and took them in the living room. My dad came out. I swear he was going to do something. But he only bowed to Master Splinter.
"Welcome to our home honor guest." Dad said shaking hands with Splinter.
"We thank you. Your daughter had invited us over." Splinter said.
"Dad these are my new friends." I said with a small blush.
"Please make yourself at home. We'll bring some tea out." Dad said smiling.
I followed my dad back into the kitchen. I look at him in surprised. My dad not freaking out. I just got confused.
"Dear will you put some tea on?" Dad asked.
"Yes dad." I said putting some green tea on to make. "Dad?"
"Yes." He answered pulling out the cookies to cool.
"Why did you not freak out?" I asked facing him.
"Because everyone needs to be treated with the same respect you give." Dad answered.
So we made tea and brought it out with some cookies. Dad and Splinter sat in the arm chairs and me and the guys sat on the floor. They made fun of what I thought my dad would do if they saw their dad. I only gave them evil looks. But my dad caught me so I said sorry. We had lovely conversation. But neither of us talked about my mom whom I knew would be painful to him but more to me. But my dad was raised on honor and so he raised us with the same honor. Dad told Splinter that I was the only one that took martial arts. Well the others did but stopped when they reach the full maximum of that art. But my dad said that my art was the best and that he really wants me to go to Japan to learn more of the arts and art works. While they chatted up, my brothers decided to walk on in. I froze when they came into the kitchen and saw them. Though it was funny to see them faint I was worried. With the help of the guys we put them on the couch. We continued our conversation until they woke. Well the twins woke first.
"AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" They both said.
"Who in the?" Dark started.
"What in the?" Mark added.
I dropped two books, one for each twin, on their heads. It put them in the right sense. But they tackled me after the fact. But I ran supreme and won over the pile on. They ran over and woke up Edward, which was bad because Edward gets very cranky. I hid behind Leo.
"What are you doing?" Leo asked.
"Hiding. Shush." I whispered.
"Ok." Leo said.
But hiding behind Leo wasn't enough to get away from Edward. He was madder than mad. Hopefully he didn't find me. He did find the twins and got them first then he went after me. The twins betrayed me and I had to move it or lose it. I moved it and Leo moved to. Edward got no-one. I giggled at the fact he fell trying to get me. But he came after me again. I ran over the couch and jumped over people. I ended up in the ceiling. There were beams up there so I sat up there teasing Edward because he never could make it up there. So he relaxed after that cause dad made him. I could hear everything dad was saying about going after us. He was the oldest but he still acted like a child.
"Cynthia, come down please." Dad called.
"Ok dad." I called back.
I stood up and dived off the beam and landed on my feet and hands like a cat. My brothers just huffed a 'show off' and other stuff because they couldn't do what I could. My brothers talked with the guys. The twins and Mikey played video games while Edward makes sure I don't go alone in one room with the guys. I relaxed myself or I just tell Edward to stop giving the 'touch my sister and you die' look. Raphael saw the look too and went over to talk to him. They got into an argument which was funny. Edward says that he don't trust them because they were going to persuade me in joining them in bed. Raphael said something like you over protective fool. They got into a fight which me and Leo try to break. But instead of me getting Edward I get punched and fly into the wall behind me. They stopped and Edward ran over to me. I got up and whipped off the blood that came out of my mouth and rubbed my nose. I punched Edward so he could learn what I went through. All you here was 'ouch' from the peanut gallery. I turn to them and well the twins looked away. I went into the bathroom to clean up. The guys needed an explanation.
"Cynthia was the only one to hid any feeling of pain from everyone." Edward said getting up.
"Why?" Raph asked.
"Don't!" The twins yelled.
"Why not?" Mikey asked.
"Cause it's not us that made her like that, but" Mark stated.
"But something that happened in our past." Dark finished.
I ran out of the bathroom.
"Don't you 3 dare speak of that. Never ever speak of it!" I said angrily.
"But-"Mark started.
"No!" I screamed at him.
I walked back to the bathroom to clean up. I whisper to dad that I was going to get some air and left. Dad left the room to get ready for work. Then the guys left, but Leo went to see if I was ok. I was sitting on the ledge watching the moon. He sat down next to me. We sat there in silence for a while now then he broke the silence.
"Are you ok?" He asked.
"Yeah my nose will heal." I answered.
"No. Are you ok?" He asked me again.
"I will get over it. –Sighs- I'll be fine." I said trying not to cry.
"Try talking about it. Maybe you feel better." Leo suggested.
"-Sighs- Well it's my mom. When…when she…before she left us I used to be open. Smiling all the time, but then she wasn't home when I came home. I looked for her everywhere and dad said we will find her. I broke down in tears and ran from home. When I went to my favorite spot in the woods, she was there. I ran to her crying. I learned that she was leaving us. I begged her not to go but she had slapped me. I just looked at her and well I hid my emotions as another guy came out. I stood shock that my mom was with another person, but it was a lie. Everything that she told me was a lie and dad didn't have the courage to tell me. I believe I was really easily disappointed when I was young but I grew into hating her, but I kept it under wraps as we moved from my really old home to Chicago." I said whipping a few stray tears.
"Is that why you don't talk about it?" Leo asked.
"It puts my shield down because I remember everything." I said wrapping my arms around my legs calming down.
Leo gave me a hug and left and again I was red in the face. Was I really falling head over heels for him? I bet he didn't even like me back. I kept the thought for another day. My dad made sure I was ok before leaving for work. I went to bed because I was tired. The thought of me and Leo dating came to me as I fell asleep.
The year seams to moving really fast. We had thanksgiving over at the guys place. And we enjoyed it. Though I had to sit next to Leo, thanks to my brothers. But I didn't mind as long as I kept my face from turn red. Well it's December 10th and 5/6 days till my birthday. I was turning 16. I didn't want a big thing for my birthday, just a simple get together. At lest it wasn't snowing just yet, but it was getting very cold. I had to keep moving or I would get very cold. I was heading over to the guys place. As I get down into the sewers it was even colder. I walked to the entrance and walk right in. I pulled an ear out of my head and greeted the guys. Mikey pulled at the ear to hear what I was listening to and it was funny at the face he made when he heard the music. I turned my i-pod off and pulled my jacket around me.
"Hey Cynth are you cold?" Raph asked.
"Yes. This is the coldest December I have lived through." I answered.
"Wanna hug to keep warm?" Mikey asked.
"No." I answered.
"So, heard your birthday was coming up." Donny said.
"Yeah. The 16th of this month." I said.
"So are you doing a big sweet sixteen party?" Mikey asked.
"No. Just a simple get together. Not really a party girl." I said shrugging.
So we talked and stuff but the longer I stayed down the more I was getting cold. I would just sneeze at random times. I helped Donny fix the heater. Try to get it to warm up in their place. We finally got it to work but then I was heading home to take a hot shower because I was freezing my ass off. Leo came with me. It was faster when he carried me. He waited in the living room while I took my shower. I came out in my Betty Boop long pj's. We just stood there looking at each other.
"Umm hot coco?" I asked.
"Sure." Leo answered.
I went into the kitchen and got some mugs and boiled some water and got the coco. I put them together and brought them out. One for me and the other for Leo and we sat down and sip our coco. We sat there in silence. Then Leo spoke up.
"So what do you want for you birthday?" Leo asked.
"A boyfriend." I said blushing.
"Oh." Leo said.
We just sat there and I stared at my mug. I was mental kicking myself for saying that. Leo lifted my head with his hand. He lean in closer and closer then kissed me. I was shocked but closed my eyes and kissed back. This moment lasted about 3 minutes. But I loved it. Leo was gone but he just stole my heart. I walk to the window that was open and looked out it. Leo do you really like me or are you playing with my heart? I will just find out with time. I cleaned up and went to bed smiling with dreams of me and Leo.
My birthday. It was snowing just for me. How wonderful is that? I smiled and walk into the kitchen. Dad was up and making my favorite breakfast. I put my tiara on and sat down. Dad gave me my breakfast and sat down himself. We talked about my day and what will be happening. I finished and went to my room and got dressed in my new outfit. My light blue long dress with shoes to match was beautiful. I walked out and I got a big surprise. Everyone was there and I mean everyone. Wow. I walked to everyone and we began the party. I dance with everyone. Dad put on a slow song and what was my favorite. Me and my dad dance for a bit then Leo cut in. We dance for the rest of the song. When it was over we both bowed at each other as everyone clapped as the song finished. Then Edward picked me up and plopped me right in front of the big cake. They sung 'Happy Birthday' to me and I blew out the candles. Then it was present time. I got a lot of cool gifts and I got some awesome homemade gifts. Then we all settle down. I was looking out the window and it was snowing even more. Leo walked up to me and whispers something in my ear. I nodded my head and whisper the question about being all right. He said that he talked to his dad and that it was fine. So I only smiled and turn to him. We locked lips and well we got a lot whistles and hoots. I blushed really bright red. Great my brothers got something to tease me with. But it was ok. Dad asked me if I loved him and I told yes I did. So we party all night long. I fell asleep in Leo's arms. For a turtle he is quite warm. I guess Dad put me to bed with Leo's help. I was the happiest person in the world.