Love Ash (Raphael x Reader TMNT fanfiction) [CANCELLED]

After the holidays

(Y/N) P.O.V.

New York City was covered in a thick layer of snow. The sound of children's laughter could be heard out on the streets, as well as the sound of snowballs hitting the metal gates and other places as well. The sight outside was pleasing; children playing, snow falling, everybody's just having fun on one particular snow day.

The school's have been closed over the winter holidays, and I can finally have some time alone.

Right now, I'm in the kitchen, preparing a meal for myself. I'm not an expert in cooking so I'm just following the instructions in the book of recipes Sabine gave me. She knows my every weakness.

Since I put the meal into the oven and am waiting for it to finish, I glance at the window of my empty apartment. I face the big city, covered in a white layer of snow. A slight smile doesn't erase from my lips as I sigh softly to myself.

I wish we could be out there together...

I don't even realize the time has passed as I see it has already been 15 minutes. I open up the oven and take out the meal I've put into it and place it on a kitchen table. I take a plate and put one small portion onto it. I took a fork with it as well and soon I hear a knock at the door.

"Uh?" - I stare confused. - "I ain't expecting company today."

I walk over to the doors, hesitating to open it for a brief moment, but my hand pulls the door knob anyways. My eyes widen at the sight of a familiar person standing in front of me and facing me with a slight smile.

"..hey (Y/N)." - Raphael said slightly nervously. - "Can I come in?"

He was wearing a scarf and a pair of gloves, as well as a black jacket on, since it was pretty cold outside. I've just wore a cozy sweater and a pair of jeans. I haven't expected this, not even a little bit. But I let him in.

"Sure..come in." - Half of my face was covered by some strands of my hair. He steps into my apartment and sits on the couch. He looks around a bit, silently, then I decide to ask him.

"So Raph..what brings you here?"

"Oh, I just wanted to see you..we haven't talked in a long time.."

It was true. Since that 'Christmas argue' we haven't spoken whatsoever. It felt like we were just strangers, separated by who knows what. I haven't said anything after his answer to my question, but it seems like he already has a way to start a conversation.

"You live alone?" - He says noticing only my presence in this apartment.

"Yep." - I say half smiling as I offer him a plate of food I've just cooked. He kindly refuses and I place the plate back.

"Where are your parents then?"

"Actually...I have no idea." - I decide to vent. - "I never knew them to begin with, so I take care of myself...although it can get pretty silent in here every once in a while."

"Oh...I see." - Raph rubbed the back of his neck. - "I'm uh...sorry to hear that."

"Don't be. I'm pretty much used to it." - I smile slightly and he does the same.

Silence fills up the room. We avoid eye contact as I've just lost my appetite and decide to clean up the table. There's always time for eating later. Not a single sound could be heard between us two. Soon without hesitation, I decide to sit next to him as he takes off his scarf and gloves and puts those on the couch beside him. He also took off his jacket since it was pretty warm inside. I take his jacket, scarf and gloves and hang it near the exit doors, then sit back next to him again. His look travels to meet my eyes but I don't answer the desperate look he just gave me. He sighs and breaks the awkward silence between us.