Hidden Hearts 2
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Mikey hummed as he set about reading his comic book. It was the newest one in his collection, and it was Silver Sentry!
Flipping the page Mikey set about being careful not to damage his newest treasure. His brothers always thought it silly that he treated the comic with such care, but really they were just so...so, so awesome!
The mysteries! The adventures, and the secrets!
Flipping onto his stomach Mikey read the last few pages.
Sighing contently, he read the final page then flipped in closed. He smirked, running his hand across the price sticker that was written in her elegant hand writing.
Smiling to himself, Mikey stood, still looking down at the writing, as he made his way towards his bedroom. Turning the corner he looked up just in time to fall back as Don rushed in is side with an embarrassing squeak.
"Mikey! wha-what are you doing?" Don stuttered, standing and lending a hand to the slightly dazed turtle still on his rump.
"Oh! I'm ya know just reading! heh..." Mikey said, rubbing the back of his neck.
Don nodded quickly, fidgetting in place.
Mikey looked at him curiously. "so what are you doing Don?"
Don's head shot up. "what!...oh just-just going out, tell Leo for me?" Don said in a rushed tone as he made his way towards the lair exit.
"uh where ya going Don?" Mikey asked, tilting his head to watch Don put human clothes on.
"hmm?...oh" Don said, slightly distracted with a blush playing across his cheeks. "just to the book store, I finished my last one"
Mikey raised an eye ridge. "already? Geez Don, didn't you just get that one like a day or two ago?"
"so? I'm...I'm a quick reader, and anyway it doesn't matter- now please tell Leo" With that said Don disappeared into the sewers.
Shaking his head, Mikey walked the rest of the distance to his bedroom.
Sigh contently, he jumped onto his bed, fingering the letters on the comic.
She'd given him a discount on the comic, he had been short on cash for it and yet she had flashed him that bright smile, then crossed out the old price to give him one he could pay for.
Leaning back Mikey let the fond memory come to him.
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Rummaging through the piles of comics Mikey sighed. Nothing, nothing new. He'd finished his comics over four day ago, and he still didn't have enough money to really pay for any new ones.
Giving up, Mikey walked out of his room, and started down the hall way. A door oped revealing Raph. He was dressed as if he was going out.
"Raph?" Mikey said, coming up behind his brothers. Raph cringed turning around to face Mikey with a scowl.
"wha'?" He snarled. His arms crossing across his chest.
"uh, where ya going?"
"out...and don't ya dare tattle" Raph growled, turning and making his way to the exit.
"oh ya?" Mikey smirked, maybe he could get a comic...
Raph stiffened. "wha' do ya want Mike?"
Mikey smiled, bounding over to his brother. "Cash" He said happily. Raph dug into his pocket fishing out what he had.
"that's all I got, now if-"
"I wont tell! what ever man, go have fun!" Mikey said laughing then disappearing into his room.
Raph just rolled his eyes then disappeared out the door.
Back in his room, Mikey tugged on clothing, grabbed what cash he had to add to Raph's then ran out the door. Getting to the exit, his pace slowed.
Turning sharply he went into the dojo.
"Leo I'm going for a comic! be back soon!" Mikey yelled into the dojo where Leo was meditating. Leo looked up at him. "Mikey...your not going out alone, you know it's dangerous and-"
"I'm not! Raph's coming with! and you know he hates waiting so..can I-we go?"
Leo raised an eye ridge, then sighed. "fine, be safe"
"nooo, probs!" Mikey yelled then dashed out the door before Leo could say anything else.
At least Raph was in the clear now...
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Getting to the surface Mikey made the dash to the comic store. He had to get there before the shop closed up for the night.
Sliding around the corner, he smiled.
It's still open!
Grinning like a mad man, in the crisp air, Mikey walked up the small steps to the store. The bell rang out as Mikey entered, alerting the clerk or owner that someone had entered the store.
Still smiling, Mikey went to the back of the store where the comic he wanted was. Riffling through the piles he looked back to see a girl sitting on the counter with her legs crossed. Her head was down as she concentrated on the papers in her lap.
She was quite beautiful.
Her ebony skin in contrast with the light colored tank top. Her dark curly hair flowing in tight rings. She wore large orange hoops that hung from her ears as she leaned over her paper. Her long fingers clasped onto her pencil as it scrolled across the page, her light brown eyes bright and alive.
Shaking his head, Mikey grabbed his comic and came up to the front desk where the young women was.
Clearing his throat he waited from her to look up.
"one sec" She said, still looking down at her page. Her voice was light and playful, but still strong.
"sure thing, dudette" Mikey said back, smiling at the girl.
She let out a small sound then looked up with a smile.
"what can I getcha?" She said, her smile shining from the light coat of lip gloss.
Holding up the comic, Mikey smirked. "just this, dudette"
She nodded. "call me Layla" She said, jumping off the counter, then grabbed the comic from Mikey.
"I'm Mikey"
She beamed a bright smile then set about pricing the comic.
Mikey looked down at her drawing book. The page she was working on was filled with doodles and more elaborate work. There were sketches of people- probably the ones coming in and out of the shop-, there was a sketch of silver sentry, but one that really caught his eye was that one of, well, him.
Not exactly. It was the turtle titan to be precise. It was very detailed, his entire costume was down to a T, and his facial feature showed his bright grin.
"nice" He murmured, grinning down at the page. Layla looked at him, then down to where he was looking.
"oh...there-there just doodles.." She said quietly, picking up the pad, and holding it to her chest.
"they're awesome...I-uh like the turtle titan one, that was sweet" Mikey said smiling.
Her eyes brightened. "you like the turtle titan? sweet! he's ma fav"
Mikey grinned like a fool. "ya?...heh, mine too!"
Layla turned to the bags, and passed Mikey his comic. "twenty five, fifty" She said, her eyes were studying Mikey's face.
Mikey nodded, digging into his pocket.
No money.
"where did I...?" Mikey mumbled to himself as he dug through his other pockets.
Nothing.
She was looking at Mikey with laughing eyes, as he fumbled in his clothes.
"check your hat, hun" She said, leaning on her elbow.
Mikey stopped then slapped his forehead. Removing his hat he picked out the bills, then looked up.
She was starring at him, her eyes wide with excitement. He raised an eye ridge, when she leaned closer.
"ummm?"
"...dude no way" She said in a whisper, her mouth spreading into a large grin.
Mikey didn't know what to say really. "umm, Layla? wha'-what are-"
She let out a small laugh. "Your the Turlte Titan!" She said happily, clapping her hand together. Mikey was completely dumbfounded, how did she find out?
"how? how did you know?" He said in disbelief.
She rolled her eyes playfully. "oh please, Mikey, I'd know the turtle Titan when I saw him"
Mikey laughed out. "dude I have fans!" Layla laughed with him, her smile never leaving her soft face.
Mikey looked at the girl who had figured it out. She seemed different, and he liked her. "so..uh, now what?...you can't tell nobody!"
She shook her head. "I wont...but you have to tell me everything." She said, a hint of excitement in her voice.
Mikey smiled at the young women across the counter. "sounds awesome"
She beamed another smile, before she hoped on to the counter, patting the spot beside her for Mikey to join her. He grinned, hoping up.
Mikey crossed his legs like her. "so like where do you want me to start?"
She looked over at him, her eyes sparkling. "easy...the beginning"
With that, the night continued on with the store closed early, as the two lone figures sat upon the counter talking of adventures and favorite comics.
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Sitting up, Mikey climbed off his bed, heading out of his room.
He needed to tell Leo, Don had gone out for a new book.
Maybe he should go for a comic as well...
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Hey guys! Well what did you think? That's two bros in love now ^_^ Please R&R! kk Luv ya! Ruth.