It felt like they had been going out forever but it had only been a couple of months. Both Raph and Mona felt like they were with the ones they were meant to be with. Everything was right in the world.
Mona walked into the gym and headed straight for Raph who was practicing in the ring. He had a match soon against a rivaling gym. He wouldn't tell Mona which one though. Mona sat on a bench and watched Raph. She started to blush as she watched him. He had gained some weight during their time together not that she was complaining. His muscles had gotten bigger and when they were together it made Mona feel safe. He was very determined to win. Doing anything to get ahead in the competition. He started to go straight to the gym right after school to train.
"Okay Raph. That's enough for now. Why don't you take a break" Spike said. Raph shook his head. He grabbed a towel and wiped his forehead.
"I gotta keep training Spike. I can't lose to him." Raph said. Mona wondered who he was talking about.
"Well I can't have you exhausted in the ring, Raph. Take a break." Raph groaned and climbed out of the ring. He spotted Mona on the bench and smiled. He loved it when she came to watch him. He walked over to her.
"Hey." He kissed her forehead. She looked up at him and smiled back.
"You're doing good out there." Mona said. Raph went to hug her but she backed up.
"Ew! No. You're sweaty." She said. Raph laughed and got closer to her.
"I thought you like it when I'm sweaty?" Raph whispered. Mona blushed and turned away. Since they have gotten more intimate, they have shared their fantasies and turn ons with one another and that was one of hers.
"Shut up!" Mona said. She heard Raph laugh behind her. Ever since they have gotten more intimate, they have shared their fantasies and turn-ons with one another and Raph being all worked up and sweaty was one of hers. He ended up circling his arms around her anyway and Mona couldn't help but lean her head back against his shoulder. "So, who is this guy you have to go up against?" She looked up to Raphael, who gave her an uneasy look. "What? Is it…" Mona figured out who it was immediately and gave a deep sigh. She should have figured it out when he said a rival gym. There was only one other gym within their area and that was Xever's.
"I know he's your ex and everything…" Raphael went to continue but Mona turned and looked him dead in his eyes.
"Raphael, it's not him I'm worried about. I couldn't care less. But he IS very good, and though I do want you to beat him, I just hope you don't get hurt training too much either." Mona bit her bottom lip. Raphael leaned forward and caught her lips in a searing kiss and then pulled away.
"Mona, you won't have to worry about me at all. I'll be fine." Mona giggled and kissed Raphael. Raphael was about to full-on make out with Mona, but decided that the gym wasn't the place for that. Also, it wasn't the right time since as he saw his father walking up to him.
"I see your training is going well, my son." Splinter laughed as Raphael blushed. Mona backed up slightly to give the two space.
"Hey, Pop, what are you doing here?" Raphael met his father halfway and shook his hand.
"I was just coming here to wish you luck, Raphael. I am very proud of you and I know this means a lot to you." Splinter smiled at Raphael, who returned it. "You don't mind if I watch you?"
Raphael shook his head and went back into the ring as Spike called out to him. Splinter sat next to Mona.
Raphael was getting quicker and more agile. He was sparring against another fighter in the ring, and was able to block every punch, elbow and kick, and was able to withstand a couple of submission holds. All the while, Mona watched on and was shaking. Splinter took notice and gently held her shoulder.
"You shouldn't be worried about Raphael, Mona. He is strong and he is SMART. As long as he is not reckless, he should be fine."
"I know, Splinter, it's just that… I'm just worried. I don't want him to get hurt." Mona turned back to the match and saw Raphael lift his sparring partner up and slam him into the mat and pummel him. Spike called the match and Raphael let go and got up. He went over to the ropes and turned to his audience. Splinter smiled but Mona looked visibly shaken.
"Hey, Mona? You okay?" Raphael called out from the ring. Mona nodded, but Raphael knew better and went over to Spike to get his gloves taken off, calling it a day. He never liked seeing his girlfriend like this and went over to go over to her, but was met with his father first.
"Raphael, I will see you in a little bit. Your mother just called and needs my help. Take care." Splinter hugged his son and Raphael turned back to see Mona, but she was already up and heading to the locker room area. He followed her.
"Mona, wait? What's the matter?" She stopped in the middle of the room and turned to him, tears in her eyes. "Aww, babe, its okay. I'm fine, see?" Raphael held her shoulders, and she looked up at him.
"I know, Raph. I know… I'm just… I dunno…" Raphael cut her off by kissing her hard. He was done for the day and knew they had about another 30-45 minutes before the other fighters came into the locker room. He led her into the shower room and started getting undressed and then undressed her.
"Okay, well, let me prove to you I'm okay… I've been needing a shower anyway…" Mona gasped but soon was overtaken by desire as he proved in the shower room she had nothing to worry about, and that he WAS perfectly fine after the fight.
After their romp in the shower room, Raphael and Mona made the trip back to his house. It was still early yet, and he knew his mother was still making dinner. He parked in the driveway and looked over to Mona, who was very flushed. He cupped her cheek and she turned to him. He leaned over and kissed her gently. Mona pulled away and smiled at him.
"Come on, let's get inside." Raphael laughed and then unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car and walked over to Mona's side to help her out of the car.