Just a quick warning: my pervy sense of humor shows through at least once in this chapter. It's mild compared to some things out there, but it might offend someone. I'm just havin' fun!

"Comfy, Leo?"

Leo just about jumped out of his skin. Then he calmed down and blinked tiredly up at his brothers, who were lined up along the back of the couch, smirking down at him. "Huh?" Not the most intelligent thing he could have uttered, but he felt like he hadn't slept more than an hour. Damn nightmares messing with his head and worry for Roxy… Rox! Where was- oh. That was what the weight on his chest was.

Rox was curled up, wings pushed up against the back of the couch, legs and tail tangled with his legs, and her head resting on his plastron. She hadn't stirred at Leo's rude awakening, and Leo was thankful. If his brothers had woken her, he would've chewed them a new one.

"Care to tell us why you're all cuddly with Roxy?" Mikey sing-songed at him.

"She had a nightmare, and we fell asleep here," Leo whispered, his tone even and cool.

"We heard her howl, and came down, but you were already doing a pretty good job by yourself. We decided to leave you to it," Don explained. "We didn't think you'd fall asleep here though."

"She was very upset," was the only reply he gave. He didn't want to reveal she wasn't the only one that had nightmares the previous night. He had honestly needed the cuddle.

Mikey frowned. Poor Roxy… He fidgeted. He needed something to do; something productive that wouldn't bother anyone... Roxy was still deep in dreamland and Leo looked like he could use another trip there. "I'll make breakfast. You just chill, dude," he instructed as he dashed to the kitchen.

"Mmmm… Breakfast… Sounds good," Raph rumbled quietly, almost to himself. He was still half asleep, and followed his little brother at a more sedate pace.

Don studied his brother, and Leo stared back at him. Don frowned. Maybe he shouldn't have woken his brother. There were dark circles under his eyes and he seemed a little pale. He reached over the back of the couch and patted his brother's shoulder. "Go back to sleep. I'll make sure they save some food for the both of you." Leo smiled gratefully and wedged himself back down into the couch. Roxy snuggled closer in her sleep and he unconsciously squeezed her a little.

Hours later, Leo woke again to a subtle shifting of the weight on his chest. Looking down he found himself staring into emerald orbs. "Good morning. How are you feeling?" he asked quietly. She smiled and pointed to the digital clock near Donatello's lab door. It had a little indicator whether it was the am hours or the pm. Leo jerked a little when he saw that it was 1:24 in the afternoon. A giggle pulled his attention back down to Roxy. He smiled. "It's nice to hear you laugh," he said out of the blue. She blushed, but continued smile at him.

"Are you hungry? I remember Don saying something about saving breakfast for us." She nodded vigorously, eyes wide. She was ravenous. He chuckled and she felt the vibration through his plastron. She blushed a little harder, hoping he didn't notice and wondering why they heck she was acting this way. She planted her hands on his chest to heave herself up and she could've sworn he blushed, but it was hard to tell with his forest green skin.

Sitting on his lap, she gasped. Leo hurriedly looked down, afraid he had morning wood or something equally mortifying and she had just discovered it. With a hidden sigh of relief he found he was safe.

He looked at her worriedly, wondering at her shocked face. Shakily she stood, and with a few snaps and pops, she stood perfectly straight. He jumped up himself, eyes wide. Her eyes were equally wide. Slowly, loudly, she took a deep breath. A wide grin split her face, and she threw back her head and laughed. He couldn't help but laugh too. She leapt unexpectedly into his arms, and he was shocked enough to hug her back. Just as quickly she bounced away towards the kitchen. Leo found himself somewhat disappointed. He rather liked her in his arms; she had left too quickly.

As she happily trotted to the kitchen her wings and tail followed with a low rustling on the floor after her. She didn't have enough strength in the joints to hold wings up and tucked into her back. Yet. Leo remembered his dream, and how effortlessly she had glided. Maybe that could actually happen. Her tail swished slowly, as if it had a mind of its own.

"Hey! She's up!"

"Hellooooo, Beautiful!"

"Your back is straight! How're you feeling?"

Leo smiled and hummed in contentment as he followed in behind her. Her bum swung almost invitingly, and he was enjoying the view. Her tail only added to the movement, though it was still thin and sickly looking. He shook himself. You're staring at Roxy's ass! Get a grip on yourself, Leo! He berated himself.

"Heh, Fearless is up too." Raph grinned knowingly at his older brother. He saw where Leo had been looking. His lewd tone went unnoticed by all but Leo, who snarled soundlessly in his direction. Damn little brothers think they know everything.

Roxanne sat towards the front of her seat to make room for her wings and tail. Mikey was staring quite avidly at the end of her tail, she noticed, and she got a mischievous look on her face. With what little strength she had in the appendage, she flicked the tip of his beak. Mikey yipped and jerked back with wide eyes before joining in Roxy's laughter.

Leo felt a quick jolt go through his system as he watched the moment play out from across the table. He felt the uncharacteristic want to punch Mikey right were Rox had flicked him with her tail. Leo stamped down on the want, the emotion, before he really registered it. No need for those types of emotions, he told himself.

"Damn, girl! Haven't we been feeding you enough?" Raph chuckled. She was shoveling the food Mike and Don had put in front of her at lightning speed. She wiped her mouth sheepishly and grinned at him.

"Her body is probably trying to build up strength in her new appendages. She needs the fuel," Don explained. Rox finished off her plate and reached for more food just as Leo was reaching for his. Their fingers brushed and they paused, looking at each other. He quirked a smile. Her eyes sparkled and a slow, shy grin spread across her face. He let her have the food and watched her scoop it up, a slightly mindless smile on face. Raph laughed behind his hand, seeing everything for what it was.