Learning Curves || Rise Donnie x Reader

⤂Thirteen⤃

^Look at this adorable future turtles art! All of them are alive, and they're hanging out, and D is making Leo his arm, and Leo and Mikey are using a sleepy Raph as a chair! It's so cuteeeee

With the guys going out that night to patrol, you headed home early to prepare for the next day. Leo made you promise to reschedule the one-on-one basketball game, which you did since you were hanging out with D all day and didn't get the chance to kick his shell.

The next day was the first playoff game of the season, so you weren't paying attention in class, all consumed with thoughts of the game. You didn't even text Donnie you were so busy rerunning the plays in your head—something he noticed.

As you were walking back to your dorm to change, you felt your phone buzz.

DONNIE💜: Hey, everything alright?

DONNIE💜: Did I do something wrong? You haven't texted all day.

YOU🏀: All good

YOU🏀: Got a game tonight

DONNIE💜: Oh, what time?

YOU🏀: 7

You tossed your phone onto your bed and changed into your jersey and shorts, throwing your hair up expertly and putting your sneakers on. Layla burst into the room as always, rushing around to get ready. You tapped your wrist when she looked your way, and she nodded quickly.

"I'm hurrying! I'm hurrying!" She threw everything on, putting her dyed blonde hair up as she walked over to you. "After you, Captain." You smiled.

"You ready to destroy the Raiders?" You opened the door and she jumped to follow, throwing her arms up in the air.

"We totally got this!"

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You were tearing down the court, dribbling the ball in time to keep up with your rapid pace, glancing over your shoulder to see your defender chasing after you. She wouldn't catch up in time though. You made the layup then bounced on your toes as you smiled back at her. She frowned, taking the chance to put her hands on her knees and catch her breath. She had been struggling to defend you the entire game.

You jogged to the other side of the court right as the buzzer went off, and you glanced up to see it was half-time. Changing course for the sidelines where your coach and team were waiting, you wore a proud smile. Coach Anderson returned it, then gestured everyone to return to the locker room.

As you followed your team, you glanced up at the bleachers. Girls basketball wasn't as popular as boys bball, but it still pulled in a decent crowd. Any girls that commuted to college typically had a couple family members show, but you didn't see your parents up there. That's alright. They'll show up for the championship day. But then you spotted four hoodie wearing young adults you recognized, and you actually stopped walking as your eyes widened.

Mikey noticed you looking their way and waved wildly. You returned it with a small smile. The others glanced your way, and Raph gave you a proud thumbs-up while Leo sent you a flirty smile and wink. Donnie tried to seem lowkey and disinterested, but he did offer a small wave. You blew them all a kiss before heading into the locker room.

"Good job, girls! We're up 17 points," Coach Anderson said as he addressed the team. You all let out whoops of joy and he laughed. "We've just got to hold that lead for the rest of the game. They're starting to learn our first play Alpha, so the next time they're able to intercept a pass, we're going to switch to Beta. Make sure to use Charlie anytime they pressure the ball while it's coming up the court, alright?"