Authors Notes: Hey guys I have a present for you… this brand new chapter of Sunflowers, Angles, and Math. I hope you guys like it and I hope that now matter if you celebrate Christmas or not you have a good day.

One Saturday as everyone slowly woke up and began to eat breakfast there was talk of decorating the apartment which included a large, but fake tree. The four brothers dragged the thing out of storage and it set up in the living room. Once breakfast was finished and the dishes cleaned they got started on decorating. The hung tinsel up and added lights to the windows. It didn't take long and before they finished and started on the big project which was the tree.

"Remember when you could tell how tall we were because that's where most of the decorations would be?" Mikey asked as he held the ladder for Raph.

"Yeah and remember how we use to beg Splinter to let us sleep out here because we thought it would be easier to catch Santa?" Donnie asked.

Mikey snorted. "I remember the time Raph made me cry when he told me that Santa wasn't real."

"Hey it was time you learned the truth," Raph said his defending himself.

"I was 6 Raph I hadn't even lost all my baby teeth," Mikey said.

Raph simply harrumphed and continued to decorate. Mikey smiled mostly because he now knew that Raph hadn't meant to tell him Santa wasn't real. He had asked without thinking why he and Leo were still getting presents from Santa when he didn't exist. This had basically shattered Mikey's world. Donnie had already started to become suspect that Santa wasn't real and this only provided his theory so he wasn't really upset. It took about an hour to calm the hysterical Mikey down and even then it had taken him receiving his first action figure of his favorite super hero to fully cheer him up.

The boys continued to share memories from past Christmas's until the tree was done and Splinter had placed the star on the top.

After that everyone went to their respective room and gathered their gifts. They placed them under the tree and it made the picture complete. By the time they were done decorating the tree and it was nearing lunch time. Mikey made grilled cheese and tomato soup for everyone and the rest of the day was spent relaxing around the house and having a nice break from training.

When Christmas Eve finally came Mikey was actually the first one up so he could make breakfast for everyone. He started to make the dough for the cinnamon buns just like he did ever year. He always made a double batch so half a batch could be frozen and then baked the next day while they all opened presents.

Once April and latter Casey had started spending the holidays with them it had been decided that the brothers would give their friends their gifts and get them in return on Christmas eve, but the brothers themselves wouldn't exchange gifts until Christmas Day. As soon as the cinnamon buns were out of the oven and their scent began to waft though the small apartment Mikey's brothers and father came out of their rooms. By the time he'd finished frosting them everyone something to drink. He quickly served the food which included eggs and bacon before sitting down and enjoying the product of his labors.

About late afternoon April arrived with her dad. Soon Leatherhead and his parents arrived. Mikey and Leatherhead shared a quick kiss before Mikey along with April and Elma headed into the kitchen to get started on the food. It wasn't that the food would take long to cook it was more that there was so much food to make that they needed to start early. Mikey could hear a Christmas movie playing on the TV. The three chefs started with making cookies.

Just as the cookies were coming out of the oven Casey, his father and his little sister arrived. When the cookies were cooled Mikey had Casey's sister Anna help to decorate them. After the cookies were done they finished the rest of the food. By 6:00 dinner was ready and on the table. Everyone gathered round and while the Hamato clan wasn't religious they still said a quick prayer.

Food was passed around and the conversation was filled with laughter. Everyone was all talking to different people about different things. Mikey just soaked it all in for a minute. He loved gatherings like this, where everyone was talking and smiling while enjoying good food. Mikey felt a tug on his sleeve and found Casey's little sister pointing to a bowl of mash potatoes. Mikey smiled and grabbed the bowl "say when," he said as he scooped some onto her plate.

"When," she said after he plopped down a second spoonful onto her plate. "Thank you," she said sweetly and Mikey smiled. He loved kids. Loved how they were so full of joy and wonder. Something clicked inside of him as he watched the little girl tuck into the potatoes. He had an interesting thought though he didn't have time to dwell on it as he was asked his opinion on the trailer for a new horror movie. The topic moved on to other things and the rest of dinner was spent talking about everything and anything.

When dinner was finished everyone grabbed some hot chocolate and cookies before heading to the living room. The brothers and their friends began to exchange presents. There were even a few small gifts for Casey's sister so she didn't feel left out. They went around in a circle each person opening their gifts before the next person would open theirs.

Mikey got a new sketch book from April and a new phone case with the Avengers on it from Casey. He then opened Leatherhead's present. Mikey laughed with joy when he saw it was a hoodie made to look like a ninja outfit, complete with a built in mask to hide his face.

"I know red is Raph's color, but I thought you'd still like it," Leatherhead said.

"I love it," Mikey said putting it on right away. He smiled and kissed Leatherhead on the cheek. "It's perfect." "He got out the three presents an saw the look of apprehension on Leatherhead's face. Don't worry one gift barley cost me a dollar and another I made."

Leatherhead nodded and smiled as he opened up the alligator doll. He then went for the other small box, but Mikey stopped him.

"Save that for last," Mikey said.

Leatherhead blinked in confusion, but shrugged and opened the biggest present. Mikey had his drawing framed so it would be in perfect condition. Leatherhead gaped at the drawing of him and Mikey. Everyone crowded around the picture and marveled at Mikey's talent causing the young teen to blush. Once everyone was done complimenting him he handed the last present to Leatherhead. Leatherhead opened it and stared at the necklace.

"Do you like it?" Mikey asked worriedly.

Leatherhead nodded he pulled it out and everyone stared as the small piece of amber practically glowed in the light. "Help me put it on?" Leatherhead asked.

Mikey nodded and got up clasping the necklace at the nape of Leatherheads neck.

"It's very beautiful." Elma said her smile sweet and filled with a happy, content look that Mikey had come to see more and more when the couple was together. Leatherhead pulled Mikey from around his back and into a gentle kiss. Mikey smiled and stayed close to him the rest of the evening.

Finally it was time for everyone to go home. Mikey and Leatherhead shared a good bye kiss as did Donnie an April. Once gone the four brothers did the dishes and picked up scraps of wrapping paper before heading to bed.

The next morning the boys were up early as was master Splinter. Mikey put the cinnamon rolls he prepared the other day into the oven.

They all sat around swapping presents. One of Mikey's favorite gifts was from Raph, a t-shirt that read I'm not short I'm fun sized. Donnie had gotten him some nice colored pencils and Leo got him a new video game.

It was Splinters gift that meant the most. He gave Mikey his own karisawa. It had an orange handle just like his nunchucks. Mikey knew the gift meant that Splinter though he was ready to actually own his new weapon and not just practice with it. His brothers all congratulated him on what in his family was a big deal. Owning the karisawa meant he had to take care of it. Despite Mikey not being the neatest person he took great care of his weapons. His nunchucks looked brand new even though he had them since he was ten.

Mikey thanked his father and handed him his present. Master Splinter opened it and smiled showing it to Mikey's brothers. It was a drawing of all five of them. Mikey had been thinking of what to get Splinter for Christmas and realized while there were a lot of pictures of the brothers both together and separate, but there was no family photo. Mikey had decided to add personalities to the picture. Raph had his arms cross to look tough, but smiling. Leo and Splinter were both standing tall with their hands behind their backs both looking like the leaders they were. Donnie had a screwdriver in one hand and a medical bag in the other. Mikey had drawn himself sticking his tongue out playfully while his fingers formed the peace sign.

"This is very good Michelangelo I will hang someplace where everyone can see it."

Mikey smiled glad that Splinter liked the gift. Once presents were done being opened the cinnamon buns were out of the oven and cooled. Mikey slathered them in frosting and everyone sat down for breakfast. The rest if the day was spent with Christmas movies playing on the TV while everyone enjoyed their new presents.

New years was spent watching Movies with April, Casey and Leatherhead until they watched the ball drop. Leather head and Mikey shared a New Years kiss as did April and Donnie. Donnie and Mikey walked April and Leatherhead home while Casey was staying the night since he lived the furthest away.

On the first day back to school Mikey wore the shirt Raph gave him causing Leatherhead to laugh when he saw it. "I can't think of a more appropriate shirt," he said as he walked Mikey to class.

The rest of the day went on as normal, but afterwards Leatherhead and Mikey headed to the taller teens place to study. Splinter gave Mikey a free day off of after school training since he still struggled with some of his classes. Leatherhead would help him with the harder things and make sure Mikey understood what he was learning in class. They'd been studying at either Mikey's or Leatherhead's home for a while and when they were done studying they'd hang out for a little bit. Afterwards they walked the other home and kissed before saying goodbye.

The rest of January was spent as what had become the new normal, balancing practice and school all while trying to have a social life. It wasn't easy, but Splinter never failed to praise the boys for keeping their grades up. He explained how life was often a balancing act and he was proud how well they were mastering it. The brothers were proud of themselves and it was exciting to see their advancement in their training along with their grades staying steady. Everything was going great and everyone was excited about finally being able to compete in a real tournament.