My Gangster / TMNT 2012 Reader x Raph

CHAPTER 8: Constellations

Y/N

I wake up, head still resting on Raph's shoulder and holding his hand under the blanket. I wipe my mouth and notice a bit of drool, wiping that away with my leather jacket sleeve in embarrassment. Hopefully, he never noticed.

He shifts a bit, opening his eyes and yawning. I chuckle, "Looks like we took a nap together." I give him a nervous grin, my cheeks heating up and turning red. He blushes too.

"You've been wearing those clothes forever, it must be uncomfortable. We have a human friend, April. I think you'd like her a lot. Wanna go shopping with her soon?" Raph suggests, changing the subject.

"Sure! That sounds cool. When can I meet her?" I ask. He shrugs then says he'll text her and find out when she'll be at the lair next. Apparently, she hasn't been here lately because she's doing something called "midterms" at school. Whatever that means.

"I'd let you borrow some of my clothes if I had any." He chuckles, rubbing his neck a bit. "Anyways, I was thinking maybe we could leave the lair and get some fresh air tonight, hang out a bit." He suggests. I grin excitedly.

"Of course! I've been dying for some fresh air." I worry about the Family finding me, though. Raph promised to protect me and he's armed with weapons and extensive martial arts training so hopefully he can keep me safe.

Night falls and Raph takes me outside the lair to the rooftops. We check out a place called "Murakami's Noodle Shop" where a kind old blind man serves us noodles after hours. I guess Raph told him ahead of time he'd be swinging by so we could visit when the public wouldn't be there.

After my first bite, I fall in love and begin eating the noodles almost ravenously. "Woah, slow down there." Raph smirks.

Afterwards, we climb onto the rooftops and Raph asks if he can give me a piggyback ride. I agree, and he begins running from rooftop to rooftop across the city, giving me a small tour. I hang on tight, a bit frightened one of us may slip.

Eventually, we sit on a rooftop in Manhattan and stare at the dazzling city lights and gorgeous stars. Raph reaches out and grabs my hand, holding it in his. I hold his hand back, giving it a little squeeze and he smiles.

"This night is so perfect." I remark, staring out at the stars.

"Almost as perfect as you." He says in a soft, smooth tone. I turn to see he's been staring at me the entire time. I blush. "Y/N, I've been wanting to tell you something. I like you. Like really like you in a way I've never felt before. You're so pretty and tougher than anyone I've ever met. You could kick my ass, which isn't something most people can do. You're smart, helping us escape the gang and get out alive. You got a rockin bod and your leather jacket suits you perfectly. Your (e/c) eyes are as bright as the stars in the night sky and just as mesmerizing. I can't believe I've lived so long without meeting you." He rambles, going between making eye contact and nervously glancing away. He puts a hand on my cheek, rubbing it gently. "I know I'm a freaky mutant turtle and you're a human girl. It's weird. Like mega weird. I understand if you don't like me back or-" I cut him off by leaning in to gently kiss his soft lips. He gasps at first then kisses me back, melting into my lips.

I pull back after a few seconds, grinning. "I had to get you to shut up somehow, dork." I smirk, grabbing both of his hands to hold in mine. His face is bright red and he stares in bewilderment, speechless. "I like you too, and want to be your girlfriend."

Raph

She said yes! She said yes! She said yes! She likes me back and wants to be my girlfriend and kissed me on the lips! I can hardly contain my excitement and grin ear to ear. I have a girlfriend!

We continue to hold hands and stare at the moon and stars together. All I can think of is her and how I'm the luckiest mutant turtle in the world right now. I occasionally catch a glimpse of her, admiring her beauty as she observes the stars. She points out a few constellations to me and explains their stories. This is the perfect night.