Back to New York! (2nd)

The Errand

“Well, there they go. Off on their honeymoon.” Kylee said waving, and smiling awkwardly

“Yup. Now we’ll actually have a little peace from them mentioning…that subject.” Raph had his hands on his hips and shaking his head, frowning. “I can’t believe he did it. My lil’ bro actually tied the knot-“

“-With my big sis. We always knew she’d get married before I ever did, what I can’t believe is that she married Mikey… I didn’t think it would get that far….I just thought they’d get it into their heads that it just couldn’t be and they’d break up and just secretly love each other until Becca got old and wrinkly.” Kylee rubbed the back of her head and itched her calf with her foot uncomfortably

“I’m curious on how this is gonna work out. I mean…”

“Raph lets not think about something that’s way over our heads, it’ll only hurt our brains.”

“Right. Burrr, ain’tchu cold? I mean it’s snowing and you just in yer maid of honors dress. And yer always saying that you don’t do cold.”

Kylee looked up at the sky, as the light snow fell on her face, glowing in the city lights. She smiled and closed her eyes. “I know, it’s weird, but somehow this snow feels…somewhat warm. It’s so weird. I guess that’s just me being happy for Becca. She’s had a lot of lousy boyfriends in the past, but now she’s getting settled with the right guy… I dunno I guess I’m just happy.”

“Yeah I feel happy for the jerks too. I still wanna know how this is gonna work!” Raph laughed and Kylee laughed with him. “I guess adoption is always an option if they want kids, even though Becca wanted blood related kids…this is so awkward.”

“Yeah, I guess it’s a good thing we gotta hold of our feelings for each other, right?”

Kylee’s face turned crimson red, and her pupils widened. She looked up at Raph, surprised, as he looked down at her and smiled. “Our feelings? What are you talking about Raph? We don’t like each other like that. We’re friends, that’s all right? I mean I don’t feel that way about you, sorry.” Raph gently thwapped her in the head and smiled kindly, rolling his eyes.

“Aw, c’mon kid, be honest with yerself, open up. No one’s around. We were unfortunate enough to fall for each other and we been holding back. I think maybe that’s a good thing, things would get too awkward between us and the bros.”

“Raph I’m sorry. I don’t feel that way about you. I used to but not anymore.” Kylee looked at the ground and Raph sighed, smiling. He pulled her close to him and made Kylee look at his face. “Kylee, I know you feel the same as I do. We’re the same person-only you like bugs. We’re a matching set you and me. Admit it to me, admit it to yerself.” Kylee tried to push away from Raph, but his grip was like iron. “Raph I-” Kylee tried to say but Raph leaned down and kissed her. Kylee stood there paralyzed and she slowly closed her eyes and kissed him back.

“Kylee”

“Yeah?”

“Kylee”

“Yes?”

“Kylee”

“What?”

“YO, KYLEE WAKE UP. YOU SLEPT IN!”

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Kylee woke up, punching upward and hitting something hard. Raph stumbled back, rubbing his jaw. “ow. What the heck?!” He asked, coming back and sitting on the bed. Kylee rubbed her eyes with her pointer figure and thumb, blinking. “Sorry Raph, I just had a nightmare is all. Is yer jaw okay?”