"Hey Leo?" You asked. He turned to face you.
It had been a few hours since you met the turtles in their lair. You'd gotten to know Donnie well and talked about some science stuff that you enjoyed. Mikey was a bit too childish for you but you still managed to play some games with him.
And Raph? Let's just say you were too... intimidated to try.
"Yes?" Leo responded promptly. He gave you an expectant look.
Your eyes dropped to your feet. Nervous jitters ran through yourself as you tried to calm the nerves. "I was wondering if me and Raph could go on a patrol together. Y'know, just to let me see you guys in action. I'd appreciate it if I could see him kicking some butt!" Your smile returned to make it more convincing, but Leonardo had already narrowed his eyes.
Dang it. You'd been caught.
"Well, (Y/N), I'm sure Donnie would love to take you." He whispered. Leo leaned down to be more eye-level with you. "You'd get a brilliant educational experience in our art." A blush was blooming on your cheeks again. How many times were these hulking turtles going to make you get these butterflies? Why couldn't you just calm down? It was a stupid idea, anyway.
"Oh."
As you turned to leave in defeat, a strong hand grabbed your shoulder. Whirling your body to face him, Leo stared at you with a stern expression. "Wait." He said firmly. "Don't just compromise. You see the prize, now take it. Make me give you what you want and don't back down (Y/N)." His words were spoken in his heroic leader tone. You cautiously looked up and straightened your posture. "Yes sir. I would highly appreciate going with Raph because he offers a better view on more passionate techniques in ninjitsu." Leo smiled at you in approval. He nodded, motioning to the doorway where the sound of Raph's feet was approaching.
Leo had actually accepted the offer? Leo accepted the offer! Leo... accepted the offer. What was Raph going to say?
A nudge pushed you into the doorway and you almost got run over by Raph before he came to a halt before you. "Sorry 'bout that, must've not heard you coming!" The words were spilling out before you could process what you'd said. "So uh- would you be okay if I tagged along with you and watched your patrol?" A grin was forcing itself to cover up your tomato face. Fidgeting with your sleeves, you secretly wanted to go and hide beneath a blanket. The menacing, strong glare of Raphael looking down at your nervousness practically melted you like an ice cube.
Instead of answering, he just shoved past you.
"Leo, I'm goin' on patrol."
