TMNT fanfic

Chapter 12; inner peace

"Alright..sensei said you needed help with meditation. What do you know." Leo crosses his arms, and patiently watches. I recite what sensei told me, and what meditation requires.
"I can't seem to nail the final one, a quiet mind." I cross my arms and try to send out annoyed signals. He nods and sits down, gesturing me to follow, beside him. I do, mimicking his posture.
"Meditation lets the mind rest, Dan. So picturing a scene in your head will not work. Perhaps your surroundings are unfamiliar..what's a haven for you. "
I sit there..a beach maybe but that's too basic.."I'm..unsure" I hesitantly state. He nods and considers things.
"I'm going to play some sounds, let me know what sounds bring you peace." I nod and shut my eyes.
First is a sound of wind and rain. Yet, I tense up and shake my head. Public chatter takes place of the storm sounds, and I find myself trying to understand the words their saying. I shake my head. A beach waves come up, and I find it's not enough. I shake my head hesitantly. 'Maybe that's second option.'
Bird chirping, critters chattering and crickets sounding comes up. I take a breath, expecting the smells to come up too. I nod at that one and it continues. Leo settles beside me and guides me through ways to slow my mind down, until he stops. I sit there, mind blank.
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Someone taps my shoulder, pulling me out of my zen moment. I blink my eyes, making them focus before I look to Mikey.
"Hey..dude. Foods here." I smile and nod, standing up and stumble slightly. Mikey grips my arm once he's up, and stays close until life is back in my limbs and mind. I turn the audio off, memorizing the name before I walk out the dojo, feeling new and lighter.
I laugh as Mikey recites a story, almost choking on my pizza bite. Sensing someone watching me, I glance around, finding Donnie and Leo smiling at me and Raph focused on his pizza.
"What are y'all smiling at." I narrow my eyes.
"You're..better. Different." Donnie struggles for words, making me chuckle, almost giggle. I blink and look to my pizza. 'Since when did I giggle?'
"The meditation helped a lot didn't it. Your glowing and more open." Leo states, smiling at me. I shrug and nibble on my pizza. Mikey continues the story and smile, listening in and smiling, laughing when he dramatically re-enacts or makes faces. When I've eaten my share I mention taking a shower, squeeze Mikey's shoulder then disappears to my room. I fill a tub with water, grab soap and wash myself down, humming softly before my confidence builds.
I stand and dry my body as I sing the song, then dunk my hair and wash that. When done I dump the water down the drain in here. I shiver still and dress into sweats and a hoodie, finish getting ready for bed and I'm out once my body is warm under the covers.