It has been already been a week since Donatello has been hanging out with the kunoichi, Amelia. She was an excellent company, and it's quite quick of him to call her his friend which she gladly accepts being as one. Donnie was glad that he can have another human that doesn't exactly see him as a monster or a freak, in fact, she laughed at that.

"Why should I berate you based on your looks alone? it is not likely of me to do that. I judge on the interior of people, not the face." Her words exactly. It... brought him joy by hearing those words, he wasn't too comfortable sharing physical affection to others so he payed her kind words with a friendly pat on the shoulder. Really, it was nice to have a new friend. It can make him forget some painful things that have happened- Ahem - The rejection, but anyways, he was glad to have her as someone he can talk to freely.

He did not fully trusted her yet to make her meet his brothers, but, maybe somewhere sooner, he will.

April may be his best friend, but it wasn't bad to have another one you consider almost with the same title. And speaking of April, she... still wasn't in the mood for talking, heck she didn't even visit the lair as much.

Guess he upsetted her that much, huh?

At least Amelia was there to lessen his guilt by hanging out with her, she was a good friend. He really hopes they can deepen their friendship somewhere later in the future.

Oh and he finally got her number.

She has no socials though to Donnie's disappointment, but that was alright. He got to text her almost anytime he can, it's great that his brothers aren't suspecting much as well! That's nice. He sure hopes no one would find out that he's friends with a kunoichi that's most still likely someone dangerous.

"And where have you been, Donnie?"

The sound of his name that came from a certain blue leader made Donatello stop on his steps as he turns his head slowly to his older brother. There was Leonardo, arms crossed as he shoots an expectant look to the intellectual terrapin. "Nowhere." Donnie answers, why was Leo up this late? and same goes to his other brothers who were giving him the same(kinda) look as Leo.

"Sureee, not checking up on April, aren't you?"

"I am not! She told me this personally. I don't want her to hate me more than she does now..." His last sentence go unheard by the other three, which he is grateful for. Raphael snorted, "Uh huh, and you listened like the good simp you are."

"I am not, a simp." The purple masked turtle defended. Simp was too much of a strong word to describe him. He prefers, admirer or suitor or maybe even cavilier. Those suits him much more than that.

"Yeah, sure you're not. But anyway, where have you really been, D?"

"As I said, nowhere. Now leave me alone, I'm going to sleep."

"Woah, woah, dude! did you just say sleep? Wow! what happend? it's like mixing milk and vinegar! Y'know, that kind of stuff?"

Donatello rose a brow at his younger brother, "What's wrong with me getting some sleep?" Mikey wrapped an arm around his brother's shoulder with a grin. "It means you're doing the unpossible!" The orange banded mutant exclaims, gazing at the genius purple ninja who deadpanned at him. "Im, Impossible, Mikey. Not unpossible."

"Whatever, they're the same thing."

"What? no, no, they're not!"

Leo has enough of his brother not answer as he turns to Donatello, "Enough! answer us, Donnie. where. have. you. been?" The leader's voice was stern, it has been already a week since his younger brother has been going out and even sometimes getting distracted by a text message from someone. At first, he suspected it was just April but when he asked the girl, she glared at him answering that as if she will let Donnie close to her after that.

She didn't give a specific answer for that, but the look she gave him was enough for Leo not to pester her any longer. But still, the blue ninja is worried for his younger brother. Just why was he going out on solo patrols and even going far to keep it secret. Who was he seeing?

"Are you meeting up with someone?" The blue banded turtle asked, his stance now demanding for the younger mutant to explain. Cobalt blue eyes staring back at the mahogany eyes of his brother, who lets out a sigh.

"No, Leo, I'm not meeting up with someone. why would I anyway? And if you're gonna ask again, I'm not gonna answer you anymore. I dind't go anywhere, that's it. The converstation is over." Was all the tall mutant can say before heading to his room, closing his door shut. The leader can just sigh frustratedly, can't Donnie see that he is only worried for his brother's safety? The answer that Donnie gave him was clear that he is meeting up with someone. He can't let his younger brother be in danger, be in the hands of the foot.

Leo decided, tomorrow at night, he will follow his brother. He will see if this person his little brother is seeing is a friend, or a foe. It'll be nice if it was a friend but he will not let his guard down, he'll subtly interrogate them and see if he or she is dangerous.

If it's the former, then, they're free to see Donnie anytime. Except on missions of course.

But if it happens to be the latter, well, he won't take any risks.

"Yo, Lame-o-nardo, done zoning out yet?"

The eldest sighed again, "Mikey stop drawing on my shell."

"Hehehe! Sorry, dude. But I hope you can take a shower now since that might stay there forever." The youngest brother snickered upon seeing the blue masked turtle's face, oh how dr. prankenstein has gone done it again.

"What?! You used a permanent marker on me?!"

The second eldest snorted as he gave Mikey a proud glance, "Nice one, Mikey." Raph chuckles as Leo's face drastically changed from serious to a hilarious irritated expression. He can admit, Mikey has his good qualities. He's annoying but that's what little brothers do anyway.

"Aww, thanks Raph! Then you wouldn't mind, if I draw a penis over your shell too, then right~?"

"Say what?!"

That's when the emerald-eyed ninja took it all back. He hopes Mikey won't mind if he threw up all the pizza he just ate a minute ago.

Donnie was sure as hell that Leo might be catching up to him if he ever get to go out again to see Amelia. Damn it! can't a guy hang out with a friend without his older brother breathing down his neck? He can handle a situation where Amelia may potentially backstab him, he will be hurt, yes. But, they are not even attached to the point of being able to tell others secrets. Unlike with April, he's not as open to the brunette than his old crush. At least, he won't be too hurt when he confronted with a situation like that.

So there is nothing really for him to be so devasted with. Yes, he was a guy who faced rejection already, who says another one won't be there to expect?

The maroon-eyed reptile hums, reaching up to his phone when a small 'ding!' rang through it. Looking at the screen, it was a text, from Amelia herself. What great timing.

A smile stretched on his face, replying back to her.

__

Donatello

- "Hey, you have great timing."

- "Anyway how r you?"

Amelia

- "Good. u?"

Donatello

- "fine, I guess. my brother is suspicious

about me and you."

- "Is it okay if I don't visit you tonight?"

Amelia

- "Of course, but that still breaks my heart :'("

- "How i will miss you, my forbidden lover~"

_

The way she called him lover truly did not stop him from his face into bursting a deep, rosy color. Granted, he really can't stop her flirting and teasing, even from online chatting. How fun, those would be her words if she were here.

Hold on. Why is he thinking about her again?

A groan spills out of his mouth, tucking his whole face in the soft surface of his pillow as he lets out yet another groan. Why? Why is his mind focusing on her when April should be his main priority right now?! And speaking of the redhead, she was still so so angry at him. Never in his life will he see to witness April be so upset, or is it his first time seeing her let out her inner frustration out?

How long did she let herself tolerate him? or was it all an act to see him like that? Donnie wants to know. But he can't. April doesn't give any answers to him, letting the purple-masked terrapin figure it out himself.

After all, he was the smart one, is he not?

Sighing, Donnie rolls his back on the mattress of his bed as he let his eyes stare up ar the ceiling. He scrunches his face in confusion, as he ponders if his friendship with April is strained or will it be mended if he gives her enough space?

Can they still look at each other again like old times?

As friends?

...

The day tommorow is a mystery. He'll find out soon. Hopefully.

A/n : Sorry that I haven't been posting! I'm just so busy with school and this chapter was rushed and short! Next chapter, I'll do better.