Hello hello hello my good readers! Oh my God it's been sooooooo long since I've written. I'm sorry for making you wait but I was so bus. It's one of the few times I can write so I was happy to share with you! A lot has been going on and I know it's not going to stop for awhile, but for now, I'll write as many chapters as I can!

Happy Reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own the TMNT series but I have made the OC's. I don't like to say 'own' because I feel like a creepy master…

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Leo led the others throughout the alleys of Manhattan. He split them up in every direction so they could have better coverage over the city. He jumped over a few dumpsters and decided to make his way to the buildings. Leo effortlessly climbed the side of the wall, avoiding open windows and balconies.

Leo's mind seemed out of focus. He managed to jump over buildings swiftly, but slipped up a few times. This wasn't like him; this wasn't like a leader. He shook his head and slapped his left arm as a way to get him back in the game, and continued his root across the east side of Manhattan. He found a perch to sit on to listen out for danger, settling himself on it as he started thinking. What was making him act like this? He frowned at the thought at any possible threat making him worry.

The last two weeks has been weird for him, though he would never show that to his family. He thought deeper, brows furrowing, asking himself over and over again what could make him so…relaxed. Then, in the deep recesses of his mind, an image popped up. As he focused it more, the image became crystal clear, revealing a memory of Iori smiling and giving a cute little snort of laughter. Leo was shocked but he was sure his mind was playing tricks on him; maybe that was just one of those anime episodes Mikey showed him. He tried finding an excuse as the memory looped in his mind, making up ludicrous ideas to no one but himself. Finally the memory stopped on what spot, where Iori stood in front of him, giving a big, toothy grin.

"Leonardo."

Leo's eyes snapped open and he almost lost balance on the perch. Did he just…think about Iori? The thought then repeated in different tones, some playful and some seductive. Leo's face went pink.

This is bad.

This is really bad.

Leonardo likes Iori.

Oh the embarrassment he felt. Leo hopped off the perch and started pacing around on top of the building. There's no way he likes her.

No way. No. Nope. Not ever.

He held his head in his hand as the memory kept looping in his mind, Iori's voice never fading. Leo didn't know how to handle this; he never exactly had a crush before. His pacing became faster, and then he came to a halt. "What the hell is going on with me?" He asked himself. Most of his talking went on in his head, mostly with babbling like "It's not a crush, it's a friendship", and "Iori is our guest and she will be leaving soon so even if you did like her in a non-friendship way there is nothing you can do."

He pinched the bridge of his nose; no wonder he enjoyed her company, he was so dense. Leo kept his personal feelings to himself, venting to Master Splinter every now and then. But this was something too embarrassing to share. What made it worse was not only Mikey was getting close to her, but so was Raph. He clenched his teeth at the thought of that; Raph and his Iori…wait, did he say his? Leo began to panic, how's he going to deal with her around now? His thoughts soon stopped when he heard a gunshot followed by a scream. "Oh thank goodness." Leo breathed, relieved.

Leo followed the noise to the alley way, spotting four black clad figures and one woman, fainted over an injured man. He narrowed his eyes; several Foot Clan members were about to kill both people. He leapt down quietly into the shadows, hiding away so the Foot wouldn't notice him. He heard them yelling and cursing, and sprang into action when he saw one pull out a gun. Their cries of pain were muffled by Leo's swift move, the back of his swords knocking them out. He didn't stop until all of them were unconscious, and then moved to the fainted woman and the man. He checked their pulse; both were stable. He scooped them up and carried them all the way to the back of a city hospital. He quickly left, not wanting to make his presence known, and headed back towards his brothers.

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Back at the lair Iori had just finished lighting all over Master Splinter's meditation candles and leaving him to meditate while she relaxed on the couch. She heard the latch open and saw the turtles walk in, giving the peace sign to them as a greeting. They returned it, and Mikey ran over and plopped on the couch, causing Iori's side of the couch to lift her off. Mikey looked apologetic, "Sorry about that, sweet cakes, I just missed you so much!" Raph pushed him off the couch, "Knock it off, Mikey." He then sat himself next to her, giving her a smirk making her laugh.

Leo walked over to the kitchen and looked on at Iori changing channels on the TV and Mikey struggling to get back on the seat with Raph's arm on his head. Unbeknownst to him, his stare got harder and he looked on, unconsciously out of jealousy? No, why would he be jealous?

Donnie walked past him and got a slice of pizza out of the fridge. He looked up and noticed his brother practically glaring at the couch. He looked at the three in the living room and back to Leo. His face held a look of shock for a quick second before turning into a cheesy smirk.

No way his brother actually likes Iori? He wasn't downing her; she was a very unique person. But Leo? His brother? The leader of their nightly watches and all time formulaic turtle has a crush on Iori? There wasn't much evidence to go on, but Donnie knew what he saw. They don't call him "the brains" for nothing. Donnie pushed up his glasses and cleared his throat, catching Leo's attention. "Look any harder and you might get X-ray vision." Donnie chuckled as he passes Leo with the slice of pizza back in his lab. Leo's face went red and he playfully punched his brother in the arm, "Shut up, Donnie." Donnie smiled and gave a quirky snort before entering his lab and shutting the door. Donnie wouldn't tell Leo he knew, not just yet.

Leo slumped over the table; how is he ever going to solve this? He could just wait until she leaves and be done with it, or tell her right out. But his brothers would never let him live it down. He was so focused in thought he didn't even notice Iori going behind him to grab some chips. Her backside touched his shell, making him jump and turn around to see her reaching for the chips. She turned around, "Oh my bad, I didn't mean to startle you." He stuttered a bit "Th-That's fine, I didn't notice you come in anyway." He grabbed the chips for her and gave a small smile.

She smiled back and he tried with all his might to hold back a blush. Oh her smile was so cute; her fangs sparkling as her nose and eyes scrunch up with adorableness. 'So I'm getting those thoughts now?' Leo thought to himself. He tried to distance himself from her, which didn't work as she came closer. She raised an eyebrow, "Leo are you okay? You haven't said much since you got back which is weird since you usually announce you're here." Leo swallowed a lump in his throat, "Yes I'm fine Iori, I appreciate you worrying over me." Since when was it hard for him to talk to her? He was losing his mind.

"Oh don't mention it; I gotta at least care about my hosts. Come watch a movie with us, Raph, Mikey and I are doing an all night movie marathon. He just put on this action one; I think you'll like it." Iori beamed up at him. He cleared his throat, "Uh I don't think I will, I'm actually supposed to be meditating today." "Oh okay, well come join us when you're ready." Leo swiftly nodded and walked back to his room, glancing behind him. He saw Iori placing the chips in a bowl, head slightly swinging while humming a song. He literally threw himself in the room and shut the door.

He took a deep breath; as her head bounced her curls and coils bounced and scattered across her head. He held his face in his hands; why must she be so cute? He's going to need a lot more meditation for this.

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Iori held onto a throw pillow as the movie went on, clenching it if something startled her. She glanced at Raph and Mikey; she'll miss these two. Well, she'll miss everybody here. People on Earth are so kind, sort of she thought. She honestly didn't want to leave. Earth had such greater opportunities for her and others. She wondered if there was just something that would make her stay last a little longer. Just then Donnie busted out of his lab, running over to the three. Raph paused the movie, and they looked as they waved the device Iori put in his lab in his hand. The device was beeping wildly as Donnie was explaining how it started. Iori looked shock as she took the device out of his hand and examined it closer. Her eyes widened and her breath hitched as she looked at the screen.

"No way…"

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Well that was the chapter you were waiting so long for! Again so sorry it took me so long, I was just too busy. Anyways, Leo's huge crush on Iori is so cute, it was funny writing it. I wanted to make him the bumbling romantic haha.

Also I've been reading the comments and checking up on the story, and I would like to say thank you for reading this!

Now I have to be heading off, until next time.

Toodles~