Turtles' lair

12:45 pm

It was 12:45 pm already. Everyone slept peacefully in their cozy beds. Yes, everyone slept… but certain purple masked turtle that still worked and with his noise had woken up certain girl.

"Don, you there?" Who asked with a long yawn.

"Uh-huh. Can't sleep?"

"With you making noise, that's almost impossible. What time is it?"

"Uhmm… 12 or something…" Don checked his watch.

"Remember you're my roommate tonight and you know what that means… Sleeeepover!" Who said cheerfully.

"I know. You go back to bed; I'll be there in a sec" Don said and continued with his job.

"In a sec… Uh-huh. And my name is Latoya Jackson" the girl folded arms, totally not believing what Don had said.

"What?"

"You know I know you're lying"

"I'm not…"

"Donnie…" Who raised a brow.

"Just gimme a little…"

"Bed, now"

"But…"

"Don, don't make me use this" the girl threatened him showing him the always hated needle.

"Ok, ok. Look! I'm walking, I'm walking. Just… put down that thing" Don raised his hands defensively.

"Seriously Don, why you never take a break?" Who asked while following Don to his room.

"You said you needed your room ready as soon as possible but there are so many things I still have to do" Don explained.

"You could always ask for some help, you know?" the girl suggested.

"Leo's training, Raph is out almost all the time and Mikey is… Mikey!" Don said.

"What about me? There has to be something I can do to help"

"These are your vacations. You should be out sightseeing, in the movies, at the mall… don't know!"

"I've already done those things" Who shrugged.

"Really? When?" Don asked narrowing eyes. The girl cleared her throat and started.

"Monday: I went with Leo to the movies; Tuesday: Raph took me sightseeing; Wednesday: I went with Mikey to a comic convention… quite interesting, I have to say… and you'd know all those things if you weren't here focused on whatever you're doing"

"Well, I guess you have a point on that one. But I can't help it! Once I start something I have to end it" Don said opening his bedroom's door and letting Who get in first.

"Same goes for me; when I start writing or reading I have to end it no matter how long it takes. But sometimes we must know when to stop" the girl commented taking a sit in the bed.

"You're talking like certain brother of mine… oh well…" Don chuckled and took a sit on his chair while turned on his computer.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'm just gonna check my mail" Don explained.

"Oh no… turn off that computer" Who commanded.

"Why? It's just my mail" Don replied.

"I use to say that too and trust me, it all starts with "checking the mail box", then you'll start checking other things like the security programs, codes…" the girl listed.

"Oh c'mon! You're talking like if you were my mom or something" Don rolled eyes.

"So what! You know I'm right. Now, turn off that computer" the girl commanded again.

"Who…" Don whined.

"Do it"

"But…"

"Turn. It. Off!" the girl insisted raising her voice a little.

"Alright!" Don gave up and turned off his computer.

"Now, you lay down here… close your eyes and have some rest" Who pulled him to bed and covered him with his blanket.

"But I don't feel sleepy" Don sighed.

"Lemme guess… too much coffee?" Who asked preparing the mattress where she was going to sleep in.

"Yes, some extra cups"

"Figured. Wanna talk?" the girl asked, lying on her side so she was facing Don.

"About what?"

"I don't know. Maybe… hmmm… I know! Why do you like coffee so much?" Who asked.

"Would you believe me if I tell you I didn't like it in the past?" Don asked back.

"I think I'll say yes. The first time I drank the stuff I had to spill the rest of it in the bathroom. The flavor was so… ew!"

"It happened the same to me; I hated the flavor. But I kinda… trained my tongue to get use to the stuff and now I can't live without a good cup of coffee. Plus, it helps me to stay awake when I need to" Don commented.

"A thing that, I believe, you need to do all the time" Who teased.

"Hey, I don't stay up all the time" Don replied. Who raised a single brow.

"Ok, maybe 3 or 4 days but that's it!" Don rolled eyes.

"It's not healthy" the girl mumbled.

"Who, if you don't like coffee what do you do to stay awake?" Don asked.

"I take a cold shower and instead of using warm clothes, I pick small tops, shorts and no socks" the girl answered.

"You wanna freeze yourself or what! That's crazy! And you say what I do is unhealthy? Geez!" Don exclaimed.

"It's the only thing that keeps me awake when I need to. Luckily I don't catch colds so easily" Who grinned.

"Lucky you; when I catch a cold I can't leave the bed for a week straight" Don chuckled.

"That made me remember the time I had chicken pox. Ew, worst two weeks ever! I was 12 and my mom had mirrors all over the house. I couldn't see my face without screaming in anger and punching the pillows" the girl cringed at the memory.

"Sounds like the time Raph broke his leg and sensei said he couldn't leave his room. He was so angry he destroyed his stereo" Don laughed.

"I don't understand how a guy like you can deals with someone like Raph"

"He's not a bad brother. He's got some temper and everything but that's who he is. Who are we to judge him?" Don shrugged.

"What about you?" Who asked.

"Hmmm?"

"How do you describe yourself?"

"There's not much to say. I'm… me" Don said shyly.

"Yeah, right. C'mon, don't be shy"

"Ok, hmmm… I prefer to stay calmed, think before act and try to find the solution without starting a fight. I find fights… quite stupid, if you ask me" Don stated.

"Diplomatic, huh?"

"Yep, could be" Don said yawning a little, sleep starting to take him.

"Haven't you thought of other activities than creating stuff?" Who asked tucking herself further into the blankets.

"Well… yeah, I've been thinking about start writing or drawing. I also wanted you to teach me a little about historical musicology" Don smiled.

"Whoa! I didn't know you were into classical music! Got any favorite composer so far?"

"Mozart, Verdi, Schubert" Don listed.

"So Donnie-boy has some secret extra knowledge, huh? Impressive" the girl chuckled.

"Repairing stuff or creating gadgets is not my whole life, you know" Don said after a long yawn.

"Sleepy now?" Who asked yawning as well.

"Mmmhmm, I guess the chit chat helped me" Don rubbed his eyes.

"Same here. We better get some sleep now" Who turned to the other side facing the wall.

"Yeah, night Who" Don said.

"About the music thing… we'll start next week" the girl added.

"Thanks" Don smiled.

"No problem… if you just promise me to not overwork yourself"

"Promised" Don chuckled.

"Thank you. Night Donnie"

"Night" Don said closing his eyes. Who closed her eyes as well feeling glad and proud of knowing the other side of the genius turtle's mind.