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She Has a Boyfriend?

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[Edited 11.16.2022]

*Leo's P.O.V*

Me and my brothers were currently training in the dojo, master Splinter directing us. Everything was going normally, until I got a message. Master Splinter paused training and had me check my phone, just in case it was April or Y/N in danger.

Y/N🩰💖🌠
Hey Leo! I forgot to ask you this yesterday, but my boyfriend wants to go on a date today after my ballet practice. I told him I could hang out for about an hour, is that okay?

"Uh oh." I unconsciously said out loud. "What? What is it? Is it April?" Donnie interrogated me, worry and panic obvious on his face and in his voice. I pushed him away from my face, "No, it's just Y/N." At her name, Raphs head barely perked up, if you weren't paying attention to wouldn't have caught it. "Is she alright?" Mikey asked. "Yeah, she's fine." I said, turning my back to them and looking back at my phone screen.

'How am I going to break it to them, mostly Raph, that she has a boyfriend?!' I was having a major internal struggle. 'I didn't even think about the possibility of her having a boyfriend!' "Whats the matter Leonardo? You seem worried." Master Splinter called out to me. 'Dang it, I can't hide it forever. Might as well be honest...' "W-Well... Y/N was wondering if it would be okay for her and her... boyfriend to go on date for an hour after her ballet practice." I honestly said. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Raph tense up at the word: boyfriend.

*Raph's P.O.V*

'...Boyfriend?'

I can feel every one in the dojo eyes on me, pity radiating from them. Before I could lash out on them for staring, master Splinter spoke up, "I don't see why not, just keep an eye on her from a distance. Just because she is with someone doesn't mean the Foot or other enemies will leave her alone." "Hai, Sensei!" All three of my brothers said simultaneously while bowing.

'She has a boyfriend? Why do I feel so upset about this? It's not like we were dating, I wouldn't even consider her a friend yet!' I thought to myself. Then, that annoying little voice spoke up again. 'That's because you want to be more than friends, you want her boyfriend to be yo-' 'Don't start again!' Before any more thoughts ran through my head, Splinter started up training again.

*Leo's P.O.V*
*Time Skip*

Me, Donnie and Mikey were currently huddle in Donnies lab, talking about our fourth brother whom we left out. "Okay," I started, "We're here because Raph has been... weird." "Yeah, ever since you mentioned that Y/N has a boyfriend he's been spaced out, which is so unlike him!" Donnie exclaimed. "Yeah, and isn't he usually all angry and yell-y when he's upset? Why is it different this time?" Mikey questioned.

"Hm... I'm not sure." Donnie replied, bringing his hand up to his chin in a thinking position. "What if... he likes her more than we thought?" I suddenly brought up. "Well, it would be surprising. Raph has major trust issues so the fact that he took such a huge liking towards her in such a short time really says something. And you can tell just by looking at Raph's face that he constantly has internal arguments about trusting her or not. So in reality, he probably doesn't even realize that he likes her so much and is confused." Donnie explained. "That would explain why he's so spaced out." I muttered.

"All I know is that it's going to be interesting to see how he reacts to their date." Mikey suddenly said. "Oh gosh, I forgot about that." Donnie faced palmed. "Calm down guys, let's just take this one step at a time and hope no bad guys arrive. Now, let's get ready." I stated, leading them out of the lab.

*Time Skip*

Me and my brothers were on a roof top across from Y/N's ballet studio, watching as a boy talked on his phone. "Do you think that's him?" Mikey asked, pointing to the boy. "There's only one way to find out, we gotta wait until Y/N's practice ends." Donnie answered. As Mikey and Donnie continued to chatter amongst themselves, I was observing the boy.

His swaying movement, smile, and blush on his cheeks suggested that he was talking to someone he likes. 'Maybe Y/N?' But my question was answered as soon as Y/N walked out, phone not in her hand. She called out and waved to the boy and he quickly hung up his phone. "Did you see that?" A voice next to me said, surprising me a little. I turn my head to see Raph, intently staring at the couple with an underlying dark look. "Yeah..." Was all I could mumble out. 'Wow... he's being more observant and calm than he's ever been... Something's definitely up with him.'

We continued to follow the couple to a late night Cafe where they got drinks and a snack. It was a pretty standard date... what the heck am I talking about? It looked so boring! All they did was talk and chuckle a bit. Finally Y/N started to wrap things up, saying she had to get going. The two hugged then... kissed?! I immediately look over to Raph to see his reaction, and it's not good. His facial expression stayed the same, but the look in his eyes displayed anger, confusion, hurt and sadness.

Y/N messaged us telling us where to go to pick her up, and that we did. Y/N noticed Raphs foul mood, but decided to leave him alone when he made it apparent that he didn't want to be talked to. As his brothers, we all knew exactly why he was so upset.

*Time Skip*
*Raph's P.O.V*

I was alone in my room, fighting with my thoughts again.

'I don't know why a small part of me hoped that me and her could be more than friends.'

'A small part of you? More like your whole heart.'

'Oh shut up.'

'Did you see the way that boy was talking on the phone? It seems like he might leave her soon, then you'll get your chance.'

'That's a horrible thing to think. I just want her to be happy with whoever she wants to be with.'

'Why's that?'

'Because... I... trust her. I consider her my friend now, and I just want what's best for her. If I can't be more than friends, then that's okay.' I closed my eyes as I slowly fell asleep.