When Raph and Leo are injured after a failed attempt to save them, Mikey is left with overwhelming guilt. But what if Mikey's episode of self-blame resulted in something much more severe? Will they notice when the youngest breaks down? ⚠️t/w - addiction, overdose, suicide mentions

"I should've warned you," he mumbles, after apologizing for the tenth time. And for the tenth time, I tell him that it's okay. "It was my fault," I say again, finally able to see clearly again. "D-don't worry about it." . . . A reader insert for those fangirls who wish we could date that smart Turtle with the adorable smile! This story will have some themes in it that deal with depression, as this is for a Depressed! reader. If you are sensitive to these topics, I advise not reading this. Or having not clicked on the book in the first place ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I am going to use female pronouns in this book but if that doesn't bother you and you're a guy I'm not gonna judge. Feel free to comment and shove requests at me! I'd love to hear what ideas you have and what you think of the story! PS: Master Splinter is still alive in this story. I honestly am not completely up to date with the series, but I have a general understanding of what happened. Please respect that decision because I honestly believe the Turtles weren't and aren't ready for him to leave yet.

Mikey would do anything for his brothers and father, even if it meant faking a smile or lying. One day his brothers took it too far after a battle. Mikey might've smiled it off but will they ever know the extent to that they've hurt him. (I don't own the cover or tmnt from 2012 so kudos to whoever drew it and the creation of tmnt!)