TMNT: 2003 Boyfriend scenario - Love Is Blossoming.

The special date - Raphael

"No."

"Please..."

"No"

"Please! Please, please please."

"No."

"But it's (f/b)'s concert."

"No!"

"...."

"...Will it make you happy?

"Yes..."

"Fine...I'll go..."

"Yaaaay!"

After had heard about you (f/b) was coming to New York hosting a concert, you had been dying and literally begging for Raph to go with you. You weren't usually that fangirled about anything, but this time it seemed special to take someone with you, who was important to you.

However from what you first had expected, it was as good as impossible to convince him. At your last rays of hope, you had felt incredible sad for his continuous contradiction. He had caught up on it and sighed at the puppy-eyes you were giving him. At the end he had submitted, and that's how your small trip had turned into a date.

Looking yourself over at the mirror in the entry of your apartment, you smiled to yourself. Your outfit were mixed up with partly clothes you found good-looking and accessories there could associate you as a fangirl of (F/b). 

You ignored the goodbyes of your parents, but smiled as your small brothers send you on your way by overwhelming you with hugs. You made your departure and went down on street-level, going in to the side-alley you had agreed with Raph to pick you up in.

To your surprise, you found Raph there in jacket, this time however without his beloved bike. When you approached him, he looked up with wide eyes as you came to view. His mouth opened and closed in turn trying to find words. You rolled your eyes at his expression.

"Is that all I get? A dumbfound grimace?" you teased, hardly hiding your amusement.

Raph humpfed as answer and grumbled. "Don't get too cheeky missy. I'm still only hear because you're stubborn."

"And I'm really grateful you said yes." Simultaneously as saying so, you leaned up against his arm, smiling a irresistible. He sighed, which were a clear sign for you, he just was glad ou were happy.

"Yeah yeah. Let's get you there already." With a hand on the ladder of the fire-escape, he reached out to you with the other one. You took it with no hesitation and together you climbed. with you first, up to the rooftop.

"How are we going there from up here?" you asked as you reached the top.

He pointed across the roofs to the distance of the direction the concert was being held. "This is the best way to the best seats."

You weren't really sure what he meant, but he simply took your hand again and showed you to the edge of the building. Though your building wasn't that high, the drop still seemed dangerously deep. You were almost sure Raph could feel your discomfort, but instead of pointing it out, he just held your hand tighter and nodded towards the next building.

Letting go, he jumped the distance gap between the buildings as if it was nothing and landed safely on the other side as a pro. He turned towards you and spread his arms in welcoming manner.

"You just have to jump," he told and added as seeing your expression. "I'll catch you." You stepped back from the edge. Was this a part of a date too? To most likely die after the first 10 minutes? You couldn't do it. You weren't afraid....just feared it a  lot. 

"W-Why did we go this way?" you asked. "If you just came to scary me..."

"(Y/n), I'm a ninja. I'm a turtle. I'm...in love with you," Raph spoke the last words very carefully, as it was a new formulation he never had used before. "I'll save you. Trust me."

Alright, so you was afraid. But somehow the sensation of longing in your heart seemed bigger. Raph had only let go from your hand for a moment, yet still you missed his warmth.. The only way to feel it again, was if you jumped. It was the only way...

Gravity pulled you downward forcefully, when your legs left safe ground. You dropped, and dropped, and dropped. The second you thought you would scream, your drop came to a halt and your body was embraced in strong safe arms.

Opening your eyes, you had dared to close, a proudly smirk came to view. He kissed the top of your head and said only barely audible:  "I told you. You're safe...Cling to me as much you want, 'kay? We have a bunch of other rooftops to go." 

Indeed you did had one building after another you had to jump over. But every time Raph caught you in a hug, securing your safety. By the time you arrived at the highest building of Time Square, you already had heard the loud screaming and cheering as (f/b) already had started his performance.

Thousands of thousands people with light-sticks in their hands, lighted up the secured street, while music was played in full volume at the scene right down below you. With the crowds of people from all ages gathering, you now understood what Raph had meant with you had the greatest seats.

You sat at the edge of the building side by side watching with amazement the concert there filled your heart just as much as Raph's warmth.

You sang along to the songs with all you got and a smile plastered to your face. You leaned closer to Raph's arm, feeling happier than ever that you could share your joy with someone precious. Since the person was your boyfriend, it just made it all even better.

"From starting point to finish-line," you sang in union with the choir down below. "I didn't tell you, but, but, but: I love YOU!"

You had your eyes at Raph while singing, as something clicked for you. The words kept replay inside your head. The lyrics wasn't just text, was it? Could it be possible you meant them?

Butterflies appeared in your tummy as Raph turned his front to you. Something in his eyes had changed slightly, like something had dawned for him just as much as it had for you. He hummed along to the music, while having his gaze set on you.

At the end of the song, the music gave its last boost, a and instead of humming Raph now sang with the crowd. He placed his forehead at yours and his voice lowered so it became hearable for only you. His singing turned into real words:

"I love you too."

He hardly gave you time to think about the mix of excitement and shock there swirled inside your mind. Your consciousness went blank, when a pair of lips met with yours and you were embraced in warmth.

Your eyes were wide and your heart was screaming, but you didn't move. You had been taken off guard, but nonetheless you felt happier than ever and treasured the position you now were in, you wish you could stay in.

Raph pull back to same position as before, with his forehead at yours The music was still playing somewhere in the background, however his words was louder than anything. As if you hadn't heard his declaration earlier, he repeated it: "I love you too, (Y/n)."