Red Hearted Desire

Part 5

Leo, sat on the floor his legs crossed and eyes glued to the television screen a bright smile plastered across his lips as Space Hero's, perking up when he heard the high pitched shrill of the kettle.

"Raph don't over boil the water, you'll burn the tea." He leans back slightly, trying to peer into the kitchen without getting up. "Raph?" He pushes himself to his feet walking to the kitchen and poking his head around the corner. making his way to the stove he turns off it's flame and removes the kettle. With a heavy sigh he looks over to his brother, head down on the table ans arms wrapped around his face. "Raph..." he gently reaches out and grabs his shoulder with a firm shake. "Raph wake up."

Raph jumps, bringing his arms up and accidentally slapping Leo in the stomach. "Ow! Raph, what the heck?"

"Sorry! Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, why were you sleeping at the table?"

Raph blushes and looks away, staring at the tea bag in his hand, "I um..." he gets up and pours some of the hot water into a cup, placing the tea bag in it. Watching the water change color to a deep brown. "I guess I just didn't get enough sleep last night..."

"That's a lie, I could here you snoring after you left my room last night."

Raph chuckles nervously, "So you heard that? I thought I stopped."

"You tend to do it when you've got something on your mind, but I guess that was just your guilt."

He grunts and hands Leo the cup, "I have a feeling you're never going to let me live this down." he frowns sitting back down, propping his elbow on the table and resting his head on his hand.

Leo smirks, "What could I gain from that?" he takes a sip of the tea.

Raph's eyes widen. "W-wha....why you little!" He glares earning a quiet chuckle from the other. "You are gonna hold this against me aren't you!"

"Calm down hot head, your anger is what forced you to stay home instead of going with the family."

"And why are you here? There's no way you'd let this make you stay here..." he flicks his wrist at Leo's shoulder. Leo's smile disappears and he looks away taking another sip of his tea. "Leo?"

"What do you think?" He makes his way back into the living room and sits on the couch.

Raph follows, knowing there's really nothing better to do. "So Splinter made you stay." he sighs then chuckles. "Makes sense I guess...why would anyone trust me home alone?"

"If you weren't so angry all the time then maybe he would."

"..." He gazes at his brother who once again has his eyes glued to his favorite hero on the t.v. "Um, Leo...I..." He rubs the back of his head. "Would...would you mind if I um...joined you for meditation?"

Leo stifles a laugh, "Yeah right, like you would ever want to do that. Anytime I've invited you, you make a big deal about not wanting to."

"I know, but, I actually do wanna try it. I dunno, maybe it'll help."

Leo hums, taking the final sip of his tea. "Fine, by the way you burnt the tea..."