Through the Mystic Rift (KayLeo Love Story)

9: Getting to know you, Hound the Dog Mutant

The next day in New York, Kayla grumbled as she hit the alarm clock on her desk before sitting up with a groan and yawn. She lay back down on the bed as she stared at the ceiling with her sleepy mind. Why does it feel like she's missing something and- She sniffed the air. Was that smoke?! She jolted up before jumping out of the bed and rushed to the kitchen.

"Leo?!" She exclaimed in alarm as Leo opened the window to the kitchen.

"Okay, that was a bad idea." Leo coughed from the smoke.

"What are you doing out of bed? You should be resting." Kayla said as she approached him and dumped the poor burnt frying pan in the sink and soaked it with water.

From the smell alone, she could tell they were burnt eggs.

"Yeah but I got hungry." He said.

"But what are you doing... out of... bed...?" She trailed off as she turned to him and was surprised

The injuries from last night looked like they were never there aside from the still band aid side and how he put most of his leg on his good one.

"Like I said, I was hungry." Leo shrugged but shifted when he caught her staring.

"What... What happened to most of your injuries?" She asked in confusion.

"Oh that? Um, I have fast healing. It's a mutant turtle thing." Leo explained.

"Oh, well, how about I make us some breakfast since you seem to have a curse in the kitchen." Kayla said as she gestured to the frying pan.

"My little brother said the same thing when I accidentally ruined the food for Thanksgiving." He laughed slightly as he sat down as Kayla grabbed another frying pan and got to work on their breakfast.

"What did you do?" She asked curiously as she made sure the fire wasn't too high or low but just right as she cooked them some french toast.

"Accidentally set the turkey on fire. I just looked at it and it burst into flames." He said and caused Kayla to snort as she flipped the toast to cook it evenly.

"How does that even happen?" She asked as she got them some orange juice.

"No idea." Leo said as he rested his head on his arms.

Kayla looked at him as she put a plate of french toast in front of him with a glass of orange juice as she got herself some french toast and orange juice as well.

"Did you even get some sleep last night?" Kayla asked.

"Tried to but my insomnia and nightmares kept me up." Leo muttered sleepily as he munched on the french toast.

"Oh. Wow. These are amazing." Leo said as he continued to munch on the food.

"Thanks. My... friend makes the best breakfast. She's a baker's daughter. Wonder how they're doing though..." Kayla said but whispered the last part, though Leo heard it but chose to ignore it.

"Consider breakfast as an apology and a thank you for last night." She said after shaking her head.

"Well, gotta say. Love the breakfast, amiga." Leo said after swallowing.

"What's with the whole... señorita and amiga thing? Mexican or something?" Kayla asked curiously as she drank her juice but that made Leo laugh.

"No. I'm a New Yorker. Raised by his dad alongside three brothers." Leo said cheerfully but his shoulders slumped.

"Hey, you okay?" Kayla asked in concern when she noticed the change in demeanor.

"It's just... I've only been here for a day and... I already miss my brothers, dad and friends..." Leo said sadly.