Ch 22

The following evening, Raph met up with Leo, Mikey and Donnie outside the Italian Restaurant.

"How's it going Raph?" Leo greeted, blushing lightly as he took in the red suit Raph had on from the night before.

"We were kinda worried about you after you took off like that," Mikey stated as the hostess led them to a booth.

"Yeah, sorry 'bout that," Raph stated, still feeling slightly guilty about the other night, "But it's nothin' to worry about, really," He assured them with a wave of his hand.

They ordered their meals and chatted excitedly about the wrestling match from the night before over drinks and pizza, laughing heartily about the way the Super Turtles had won over the Dark Turtles and they had to agree, they were looking forward to the next meet.

"So tell me more about this Battle Nexus Leo," Raph asked as he took a huge bite of his pizza slice.

Leo shrugged, "Not much to tell," He insisted, "I'm a high ranking student in the Hamato Ninjutsu School for Martial Arts and every year there is a competition for all schools around the country to participate in. There are different levels from beginners to masters."

"Aw come on Leo," Mikey shook his head at him and looked at Raph, "He's being very modest."

"Whaddya mean?" Raph asked intently.

"Leo is so good at what he does that he and this friend of his, Usagi Miyamoto, almost always make it to the finals." Mikey explained.

Donnie scoffed, "You mean they always make it to the finals, don't you Mikey?"

"Well, it has been a very long time since either of them have lost the competition in their level," Mikey said with a chuckle.

"Will you guys stop," Leo begged, feeling very embarrassed. "I'm not that great."

"Yes you are Leo," Donnie insisted, "Isn't that why you and Usagi take turns on who will win at the next competition?"

Raph looked at them confused, "Whaddya mean they take turns?"

"If Leo and Usagi are able to make it to the final round," Donnie began.

"Which they usually do," Mikey interjected.

"Then they decide that the one who didn't win last time should win the next time," Donnie finished.

"Yeah but they really play it up," Mikey insisted, "They get so competitive it becomes really hard to tell that they're just acting."

"Who won last time?" Raph asked.

"Usagi did," Leo said.

Raph looked at Leo with slight concern, "So are ya telling me ya going to win this time."

Leo shrugged, "That all depends on if Usagi and I both make it to the final round."

"That's a bit 'if' Leo," Mikey said with a wink at Donnie.

The four finished their dinner and while Donnie and Mikey decided to go back to the house, Raph requested a walk through the park with Leo.

"So Leo," Raph looked at him longingly, "Ya want to get together later this week?"

Leo smiled shyly at Raph, "Sure, anything particular in mind?"

Raph took Leo's hand and gently massaged it, "'We could have dinner and watch TV," He suggested, "Ya like Chinese food?"

"Love it." Leo told him, "How 'bout Wednesday, say around five?" The two smiled and started toward the exit of the park, "And I'll bring the food."

Raph nodded as the two walked toward his motorcycle, "I'll see you then," They leaned in for a deep, passionate kiss.

Xxxx

On Wednesday, Leo walked into Raph's apartment with an armload of Chinese take out.

"I hope you like Lo Mein," Leo stated as he placed the food on the table. He looked around the room expecting to see plates, "Did you want to eat out of the cartons?" He asked, "I was hoping we could share."

"Actually Leo," Raph took the food and placed it in his refrigerator, "I was thinking we could build up our appetites."

Leo couldn't help the blush that quickly rose in his cheeks as Raph tenderly took his hand and led him toward the bedroom.

For the next few hours, the two turtles brought each other to the brink of ecstasy several times over till they're sexual appetites were sated and their hunger for food became overwhelming.

"You do know how to build up our appetites Raph," Leo told him as they sat on the living room floor, enjoying their food along with a movie.

"You make it easy," Raph said in between bites. He picked up an egg roll, "So Leo, what time is the tournament tomorrow?"

"I need to be there at noon," Leo said as he placed more fried rice on his plate, "You can get there at that time but the actual tournament doesn't start till one."

"Well then," Raph reached over and took Leo's hand, "I'll be there at noon to cheer you on." He coaxed Leo to lean forward and the two shared a kiss.

After the food had been eaten and the movie ended, Leo decided he should take off. "I need to get some sleep so I can be well rested for the tournament tomorrow." He told Raph as he started toward the door.

"I would think after everything we've done tonight you should sleep very well tonight." Raph told him with a chuckle.

Leo turned to Raph and brought himself up against the muscular turtle's body, "I know I'll sleep well and have very pleasant dreams too." The once again leaned in and pressed their lips together. Their kiss deepened and soon their tongues were playing for dominance as their arms tightened around their bodies.

After several moments, they pulled apart and took deep breaths. "I never know how wonderful something like this could really be." Leo whispered as he again pressed his lips to Raph's for one more goodbye kiss.

Raph returned the kiss happily then watched as Leo slowly walked down the hallway and toward the exit of the building. After the blue-clad turtle had left, Raph grabbed his cell and, hesitantly made a call.