A Ninja's Way of Life (Leo X OC)

A Better Understanding

As the group gets back to the lair the boys lead the way to Blair's room. 

"So we know you said you didn't want us to decorate your room but we figured we'd all just add ONE thing, to get your started." Raph explained as he opened the curtain to her room. 

"oh oh oh! I put a couple of stickers over here!" Mikey showed the group of four stickers he stuck to wall next to the entrance of the room. 

"I added this pair of dumbbells for whenever you wanted to train!" raph pointed to a pair of 100 pound dumbbells that Blair definitely couldn't lift over in the corner next to the mattress. 

"I saw you didn't have a phone and I had a few spare parts lying around so I threw this together for you." Donnie handed Blair a phone that seemed more high tech than what they were selling in the stores.

"Oh cool! Yeah, I had mine in my backpack but it got stolen a few night ago when I fell asleep in the park. I was sure no one would find my hiding place in that bush." Blair explained, not seeming to realize just how bleak that statement was. 

There was an awkward pause that Blair didn't notice that Leo interrupted, "Anyways, I, obviously, gave you the best edition to your room. This limited edition Jupiter Jim comic. You can read it and be inspired!"

"Wow, thanks." Blair somewhat forced as she was handed the comic. She had never even heard of Jupiter Jim before now. 

"Alright, well let's get to decorating her room with all the stuff I got her from the store!" April announced. 

The group got to work and the room was finished being decorated in no time. It wasn't much and still looked a bit barren but it was definitely an improvement from before 

The group stood in the door way looking at the finished product with proud faces. 

April looked at her phone, "Geez, it's already 7 am. I really should head back to my place and try to get some sleep before work later. You guys should get some sleep too, we've all been up all night."

As if on queue all the boys yawned as well. Just the mention of sleep made Blair's body ache and she couldn't wait for the moment her body could finally hit that bed.

"Alright, well I'll see ya around guys." April waved as she started to walk out of the lair. 

All the boys said bye to her as well and then split off and headed to their rooms. Blair just stood there in her doorway, watching them walk off. She felt like she still wasn't allowed to go to sleep. At least, not until everyone else was gone? 

Leo turned back and caught Blair's gaze. He took Blair by surprised and she blushed and looked away. Leo smiled back at her and waved before turning around and continuing toward his room. 

Blair closed the curtain to her room and then walked over and plopped down on her bed. It was like her whole boy screamed in relief. She was grateful for everything they had done for her up until now but she still missed HER bed, HER room, HER old life. When they said they were going to help her she never imagined they meant they'd invite her to live with them. She just thought they'd give her a twenty and be done with her or something. She wished she didn't have to rely on others to help get her by but until she could learn how to live with her new....look, she was going to have to suck it up and accept their help. 

So many thoughts raced through Blair's head as she fell fast asleep. 

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Suddenly there was a loud crash that woke Blair up with a start. For a moment Blair had forgotten where she was and her heart dropped but as she looked around and took in her surroundings, all of yesterday's events came rushing back to her and her heart calmed down. She looked at the clock and realized she'd been asleep for 14 hours. That's the longest she'd ever slept before.