My Hero In Purple

Moment of Truth

April's P.O.V.

April turned in front of the mirror, checking to see if she put the dress on right. She smoothed her skirt down and checked her reflection once more. The delicate necklace twinkled in the faint light, and her earrings glinted from underneath her curled auburn ringlets. A few silver bangles dangled from her wrist. It was almost perfect... Almost.

If only her mood could match her glowing appearance. She kept thinking about the diadem, and Donnie, and she couldn't think about having fun while he was lying unconscious.

April sighed and began to gather her things, her thoughts never leaving Donnie.

Donnie's P.O.V.

Donnie hobbled out into the living room, finally getting used to the crutch. Raph looked up from the television, and smirked.

"Mornin," he said, before turning and shouting to the dojo, "Leo! Get your shell in here!"

Leo hurried out, katanas still in hand, but when he saw Donnie, quickly sheathed them and embraced him.

"Glad you're alright, Donnie," he said, smiling faintly and then going to sit down beside Raph.

Donnie glanced around the lair, looking for April. "Where's-"

"DUDE!" Mikey yelled, running in from the kitchen and hugging Donnie tightly to the point where he almost fell over, "Where've you been?! We were thinkin you might never wake up!"

"I'm fine, Mikey," Donnie replied, getting his little bro off of him, "But have you guys seen April? I-"

Before he could finish, April walked out. His jaw dropped. She looked... stunning. Even more than usual. Her hair was curled and framed her beautiful face perfectly, her dress made her crystal blue eyes stand out, and the jewels on her neck and ears shone brightly.

She saw Donnie, and raced over to him, embracing him tightly. When she pulled back, Donnie saw tears in her eyes.

April's P.O.V.

He was okay! Donnie was alright! April was so relieved, she couldn't even begin to express it. She hugged Donnie, tears of joy brimming in her eyes.

"You're okay," she exclaimed, smiling up at him, "I was so worried!"

Donnie blushed looking down at the ground and back up at her. "Y-yeah, I'm fine. You look... beautiful."

Now it was April's turn to blush, sweeping a red strand hair out of her face idly. "Thank you," she mumbled shyly.

"April!" Mikey exclaimed, "you look awesome! Sweet bling!"

April giggled, trying to hide her reddening cheeks, "Thanks, Mikey."

"Not bad," Raph said, looking up from the TV momentarily.

"You look very nice, April," Leo agreed politely.

"Thanks you guys," April replied, "I've gotta leave in 15 minutes, so I'll probably be back in a few hours."

"Sounds good to me!" Mikey said, hopping onto the couch beside his 2 brothers and beginning to watch the show.

April and Donnie stood beside eachother, both staring at the ground.

Donnie's P.O.V.

What do I say? Do I just come out and say I love her? No, that won't work. Calm down, Donatello. Wait, what about her diadem?! It's still in my bag! I have to give it to her!!! Then...then I'll tell her how I feel, all these thoughts raced through Donnie's head, and he turned to April.