/Second Chances/ ROTTMNT!Donnie x reader

the talk

Y/n's POV

"You know how in the future, everyone dies by the Krangg?"

I stared at Casey, wondering why he'd bring this up now.

"Yea, I know... But we stopped that from happening, so what exactly are you trying to say?" My voice was already soft, and I could feel my stomach drop a little.

He hesitated. "You spent two years not knowing what was happening to us or you, not knowing anything, and being alone. I think it'll be better for the both of us, if you knew exactly how the rest of them went out." Now that, was not what I was expecting.

Casey then told me about how everyone reacted to my disappearance, and the couple days that followed the incident.

He also explained how each and everyone of our family and friends died, including Michelangelo and Leonardo, in order and in gruesome detail.

Once he was finished, he watched me closely, as if he was expecting me to just start bawling.

Instead, I gulped and took a deep breath in to keep myself from doing just that, and dug my nails into my hands to create a physical sensation I could focus on, instead of any mental or emotional crap.

"Ok, so why do you think it'll be better for the both of us that I know this?" My voice was shaky, but I kept my composure.

He avoided my gaze after I questioned him. "Partially because I wanted you to have closure knowing what happened to them, but also because I want you to know that there's way worse things than the other thing I need to tell you."

I raised an eyebrow at him. "... And what would that be?" I wish I could say I was mentally prepared for anything after what I had just heard.

"I uh... I'm thinking of leaving New York."

'what?'

I just stared dumbfounded at the boy in front of me with so many mixed emotions.

He read my face carefully, not knowing how I'd react to this announcement. I kept myself calm, even though thought after thought was racing through my head.

"I'd never leave permanently. I don't want to lose you or any of the others again, but exploring New York made me realize how fun it is to just sight see without danger looming over my head 24/7. I want to travel the world, and I think it'll be good for me."

I fully listened to everything. I wanted to make Casey feel heard. Looking at the table, I connected the dots. "Is that why you've been gone a lot?" I spoke calmly and quietly, not wanting to break, especially when he's already making a really big decision.

I glanced at him, only to see him nod with a serious expression, but a sad smile.

"I've been going to the library, researching things about the world, and how I'd manage on my own. I've always had everyone in the future, and now I have not only you, but also everyone here. I want to try things on my own for a change."

It took me a second to respond. "Well then, I'll help out in anyway I can. Wether that be physically helping, or just giving you support where it's due." I smiled at him, speaking sincerely while trying to stop my mind from thinking selfishly.