Chapter 2: Awkward Territory

A/N: Yep, I'm back with yet another chapter of this story. I'm really glad some of you are fans of it and are sticking with it, so thank you. This particular chapter will take place after the infamous kiss between Donnie and April. If you haven't read Truth and Lies, then you may not know what I'm talking about, but if you have, then you know what I'm referring to.

You Know Who: I'm really glad you like what I've written so far. Thanks for the compliments and for taking the time to read. Here's a new update.

Disclaimer: TMNT and all related characters belong to Nickelodeon. I only own the plot.

"Hey, Donnie, I'm ready to get this homework done."

"Oh, hey, April, I—I didn't know you were coming."

"I told you I was coming when I called you."

"Well, you know what I mean."

"So, are we going to the lab then?"

"No, I think it would be best if we studied out here. It's more open, you know?"

"But won't the noise be distracting?"

"We can tune it out."

"Anyone want to tell me what's goin' on here?"

"Nothing at all, Raph. We're just going to work on April's homework like I promised her I would."

"So why don't you do it in the lab?"

"Because I want a change of scenery, okay? Is that enough for you?"

"Uh, yeah, it is. Sorry I asked."

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"I know why you didn't want to study in the lab today, Donnie. Are you ashamed of what we did?"

"No, of course not! It's not a big deal to me. I just wanted a change of scenery."

"Don't lie to me, Donnie. I know you better than that. Stop hiding from what happened. It can't be changed, and you know it."

"I do know that, April. Did it bother you?"

"Uh, look, I'd better get going. My dad's gonna freak if I'm not home on time."

"Do you want me to take you home?"

"Don't worry, Donnie, I'll do it."

"Thanks, Mikey. That's so nice of you."

"Hey, nice is my middle name. Later, Donnie."

"She still didn't answer my question. Is she ashamed of what we did, or did she like it? I guess I'll have to wait and find out."

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"Donnie, can you come out?"

"I'm busy, Leo."

"You've been in there for hours. Come out and watch some wrestling with us."

"You know I don't like that stuff."

"I know, but maybe it'll get your mind off of things."

"Fine. I'm coming."

"Man, this match is pretty good."

"Wait, this isn't the current roster. What's going on, guys?"

"Mikey found some old wrestling tapes in the Dumpster, so we're watching them. Whoa! Diamond Cutter right to the mat! One, two, three! Yes! DDP wins the U.S. Title! Whoo Hoo!"

"DDP's a piece of trailer park trash. He really needs a haircut."

"His hair's shorter now. I saw it on a website."

"Stop dissing DDP. He's awesome."

"Oh, you mean like Captain Ryan?"

"Yes, exactly."

"So, now you wanna be like DDP?"

"I already am. I do wear blue like he does."

"Uh, Leo, you should see what's going on now."

"What? Dude, that is not cool! What the hell is Bret Hart doing? He's supposed to be handling his loss with grace and humility."

"Leo, shut the hell up before I whack YOU with a chair."

"I'd like to see you try it."

"Will you two shut up? It's all scripted anyway. DDP's probably not that hurt at all. He's just pretending."

"I don't know, Donnie. Getting hit with a chair in the knee multiple times has to hurt like shell."

"And now Hart's applying the Sharpshooter."

"Once again, it's fake. He's probably not doing it that hard."

"Dude, listen to DDP screaming. You can't fake that. He's really hurt!"

"Why isn't anyone coming out to help him? This has to stop."

"Oh, someone will come out. I hope it's Hogan so he can finish off DDP."

"Shut up, Raph! You're such a jerk!"

"All right! Goldberg's coming in! This is gonna be awesome! Wait, the camera just cut off! Why did the camera just cut off? I wanted to see an epic beatdown!"

"They ran out of time, Mikey. It happens sometimes when the camera has to cut off because they only have a certain amount of time on the air. But I agree that it's pretty lame. I wanted to see Goldberg kick some butt, too."

"Well, maybe you could write a fan fiction about it and fill in the gaps."

"What are you talking about, Raph? I don't write fan fiction."

"Yes, you do. I've seen your Space Heroes stuff online."

"Donnie, you were supposed to keep that a secret!"

"Hey, it's not my fault Raph had to look up stuff online to take care of Spike when he was sick."

"Some brother you are."

"Well, now that this whole thing is over, I'll be in my lab."

"But we're about to watch another one. Don't you wanna watch it with us, Donnie?"

"No, I don't because I can't stand your senseless bickering over something that's totally fake and scripted. Besides, I've got better things to do."

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"No, that can't be right. She definitely wasn't there. Just keep trying, Donnie. You're doing this for April. At least you care about her. The others are content to sit watching wrestling while I'm here trying to find our best friend. You would think the others would contribute more, but that's too much to ask. They've given up, but I won't. I just can't give up now. She's out there somewhere and I'm gonna find her if it's the last thing I do."

A/N: And so another chapter ends. I had to add the wrestling bit in there. For those who may not know, I was referencing a match between "Diamond" Dallas Page and Bret "The Hitman" Hart for the U.S. Title that took place in Phoenix, AZ on WCW Monday Nitro. I decided to use it since DDP will be featured on Old School WWE Monday Night RAW tonight. That match between DDP and Hart is one of my favorites though there are other favorite DDP matches I like as well.

Poor Donnie! He really is beating himself up, isn't he? I hope you liked this chapter. Feel free to leave a review and have a shelltastic day.