***warning*** contains angst (but there is a happy ending)
(NOT T.CEST)
Raph's overprotective nature inspires Mikey to sneak out on his own at night, the next morning there is conflict and distress over the entire situation.
Written with @galaxy-blob
Raph aggressively sniffed and quickly swiped his cheek before returning his hand to his back. He was pacing in an enclosed circle, trying to unmuddle his thoughts. "If he would just listen to me.. I'm just tryna' protect him," He angrily muttered, a deep frown on his face, paired with a pouty mouth. He felt angry and frustrated at Mikey for not listening, but also confused and worried that maybe Mikey was right- and as if he wasn't high-strung enough, he was also trying to work through guilt and empathy for sending a perturbed mikey storming off to his room.
Raph kept pacing, mumbling every now and again, before groaning loudly and flopping onto the couch behind him. "WHY is everything so GRAY!?" He yelled, angrily grabbing the air before slumping back down. He put a hand over his eyes and growled, vexed by his muddy, racing, inconclusive thoughts.
His instinct was to launch at the bad guy- but what if the 'bad guy' in a situation is his bro? What is it was HIM? WHat if he couldn't tell at all??
He felt like he was going to jump off of a ledge into a decision, but hesitating at the last second, and then repeating that in a rapid cycle.
He groaned again and leant his head over the armrest, crossing his arms in an aggressive pose and glaring at the ceiling.
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Thinks he can just tell me what's safe? Mikey thought as he eased out of his room door. Thinks I can't handle myself? Ha! He edged through the hallway carefully. 'Im just trying to protect you uwu' well guess what raph??? I don't NEED protection.
Mikey paused when he reached the living room. He peeked over the corner, but shrank back after seeing Raph was there. Maybe this is a bad idea...
Mikey leant against the wall and rubbed his neck.
I could go out, prove myself! But... what if Raph is right? I mean compared to my brothers I'm not that skilled at ninjitsu...yet. But I will be! But.. not right now... but as if I'm going to bump into that draxum guy, that'll never happen... but what if it does? I could totally fight him off right? Could I...?
Mikey glanced back over at Raph. It doesn't matter if I can or can't, Raph is totally babying me! I gotta prove myself. I just gotta. Mikey eased out from the hallway, tiptoeing past Raph as carefully as he-
CLANG!
Mikey froze, staring at the dinner plate that had been left on the floor. The one he'd just stumped his toe on.
"I WAS GETTING A DRINK," The words escaped Mikey rushingly and he stood with a straight back and freaked-out expression. Sweat poured down his head and he gave a toothy grin.
Raph jerked up with hunched shoulders, looking at mikey with a shocked expression. This quickly faded into a nervous frown however, as Raph gulped and rubbed the back of his neck.
"Uhh.. yea.. O-ok then," Raph managed with uncertainty after his eyes darted left to right, slightly puzzled. He sighed with a bluster and thumped his back down on the couch, hands intertwined under his head.
Mikey was still, then proceeded to the kitchen in defeat. He pulled out a cup and got himself a drink. When he was done, he stood awkwardly, thinking what he could do to sneak out. The exit was near Raph, how the heck would he get there without being busted? He couldn't just go back to bed... he didn't want to be stuck lying there and thinking about how angry he was.
Raph still couldn't manage to figure out how he should respond to the entire vexatious incident, and was fighting off the instinct to apologise and say he was wrong- because that would be a lie. He didn't know if he was wrong, or if he should be sorry! He just couldn't separate the black from white, and so was left feeling guilty for not following his comforting instinct's direction of saying sorry.
He glanced up at mikey, who was rigid and awkward, uncomfortable as he slowly took sips of his water.
"Mikey," He called, sitting up and sounding more stern than intended.
Mikey sputtered and choked for a moment, and rapidly put his cup down. The whole awkward situation being interrupted by Raph saying his name made him jump. He leaned against the bech, trying to look casual, "Y-yeah," He wheezed.
Raph gave a determined frown and slight gulp. ".....I'm going to my room...just..just thought i'd tell ya," He explained, adding a small chuckle before his expression returned to a determined frown. He sat up and dusted himself off, then cleared his throat as he lumbered to his room, his adamant expression melting into a sorrowful pout as he turned the corner.
Mikey watched him go, a small grin creeping onto his face. This was his chance! He slowly opened the door and shut it behind him, feeling a sense of triumph as he greeted the city
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