TMNT imagines..

Michelangelo - Mood changer

Dating a turtle is a bit out there, dating a teenage ninja turtle that loved to cook was way out there. He enjoyed cooking, always has, but when he finally got a girlfriend he was through the roof. Oh the food he could make for you, the cooking dates you could go on. He was thrilled that you wanted to do that with him. It was all a dream come true.

Although lately the adorkable turtle was feeling a but down. He didn't know why, you didn't know why, and all it seemed to only make him even more sad. You reassured him that it was normal to have off days and he believed you, he did. But he hated feeling this way. Not wanting to play his games or skate, not even prank his brothers. It all unfazed him, all he truly wanted was to lay in bed and cuddle you all day. You understood this and helped as much as you could but with your life outside the sewers you couldn't be with him as much as he would want.

The day Splinter came to you about the once joyous turtle was the day you finally snapped. He wasn't eating and he slept all day, nobody could get him to leave his room and over all the lair just felt unpleasant. It's like the whole mood would change when you step foot into the home.

This time you stepped foot into the threshold with a spark of determination. The bags that littered your arms held many baking materials from your home. Of course Michey had been to your house on multiple occasions but you had no chance to introduce him to a hidden talent of yours. Baking..
Since you were little you had always loved baking but now that you had a job and school was overbearing you never had time to bake. You took this as an opportunity. Mickey always prided himself on knowing a lot about you but this was something you didn't think to tell him about.

You settled the bags on the kitchen counter and began unbagging the items. Leonardo walked in and gazed over all the things you had brought. When he looked back to you he raised a "eyebrow" in confusion.
"I'm going to try something" You sighed with a hopeful smile. He gave you a sympathetic smile in return and simply walked out of the room. You let out a breath and made your way to Mickeys bedroom. You stood before the door and hesitated, unsure of what may happen. You push the all the many outcomes in the corner of your mind and knock, even if Mickey always told you you didn't have to knock.

You heard a quiet 'come in' from inside and gently open the door. You slide in the room and close the door behind you before walking to his bed and sitting down. He rolls over and looks at you, sending a sad smile your way. You give one back as he reaches for you to pull you into a hug. You gladly let him pull you into that hug and you both just sit there for a moment, relishing the tie together.
"Angel?" He said, catching your attention. You look up to him and tilt your head. He brings you closer only to plant a light kiss on your soft lips he loves so much. When break apart he tries to go for another but you stop him with your finger to his lips. He stops and waits for whatever it is.

"Mickey man you know how you love to cook?" You question. He gives a confused nod.
"And you know how you know a lot about me?" You question again. He gives another confused nod yet there's a little smile with it.
"Well there is something you don't know about me.." You begin. He only lays there with a little pout forming on his lips.
"What? What is it?" He asked in a small offended tone.
"Can I show you?" Mickey only burrows his 'eyebrows'.
"Outside of my room or..?" He hesitates. You sigh and nod, now regretting bringing it up. After a second a sigh escapes his lips and he nods for you to show him.

You silently cheer as you both get up from your position on the bed. Your patient with him the through the whole process, waiting for his shaking hand to open the door and his slow footsteps leading to the kitchen, your by his side the whole time. Hand in hand you both enter the kitchen and much to your joy a smile spreads on your boyfriends face. It was small, but it was there. That in itself is progress.

"What is all this?" He asks. You shyly shrug and walk to a nearby baking sheet.
"I..like to bake" You mutter with a nervous laugh. You look to him to see a look of awe written all over his face.
"You wanna bake with me?" Mickey wastes no time in picking you up into a hug and smiling into your hair. You wrap your arms around his neck as your legs dangle from the floor. A smile makes it's way to your lips as the other Turtles plus a Rat send a happy nod of appreciation towards you.

It may of only been a few steps from his room and one or two smiles but all in all it was still progress. With your determination and help your boyfriend will be happy once again, you'll make sure of it. For today all you'll focus on is teaching Mickey a few neat tricks towards baking and engraving his wonderful smile into your memory. Unknowingly to you, him and his family would forever be grateful for your love.