"Aha! So you are soft! I knew it!" You poked him in the middle of the shell. "What-no! That's not what I meant-" "You act like you're this macho tough guy, but really you're just a soft teddy bear," you teased, booping him on the nose. "Shut up," Raph growled, but he was smiling. * * * * * When you wake up in New York City with no idea how you got there, and no idea how to get home, you stumble into the sewers in search of temporary shelter and safety, until you can figure things out. You get a little more than you bargain for. * * * * * TMNT 2012 Raphael x Reader Gen Z, we have a problem, and I'm only here to make it worse. Previously titled "Homeless"

"We cannot become what we want, by remaining what we are." -Matt Depree (RANKED #1 IN Leonardoxreader) Everything was changing for Y/n. And she couldn't decide whether or not if it was for the better. When a certain blue-masked turtle barges his way into her life, Y/n can't help but catch feelings. Y/n, Leo's light in the darkness. The turtle had fallen for her faster than he could have ever imagined. In his eyes, you were stunningly perfect. But will they last when Y/n's past resurfaces and threatens to destroy not only their own relationship, but their family? •Sample• "I'll sleep on the floor, you can have my bed, Princess." He says sweetly, rummaging through his small closet, assumingely to find spare linens. For whatever reason, your mouth seemed to speak on its own. "We can share." Leo freezes, perking up at this idea. His blank face soon broke into a grin. "Ohhh you want to cuddle? Who's obsessed with who?" "Oh shut your mouth, you ass. Maybe I'll make you sleep on the floor." Leo scoffed, his grin never faltering. "You wouldn't." A mischievous grin appears on your lips. "You're right. I wouldn't..." Leo's smirk grows, but little did he know you hadn't finished talking. "Maybe I'll go cuddle Donnie." The red-ear sliders eyes go wide and he raises his eyebrows. "Oh-ho-ho! See that? Right there? That's exactly why your nickname is mischief." •Disclaimer: I do not own Rottmnt•

Raph x FemReader: Raphael saves an ER nurse from a mugging after an argument with Leo. His night isn't going the way he expected and honestly...wouldn't change it for nothin'.

It's been a year since the Sacks Tower attack, and you and Leo still aren't together. Yeah it fucking sucks. Both of you are completely oblivious to each other's affection for the other. He thinks you kissed him purely as a thank you, and you don't think he reciprocates your feelings simply because he hasn't made a move. This doesn't mean you aren't close though, because your bond with him has surely grown over the year. But that bond will soon be tested when the Shredder breaks out of jail, unleashing unworldly threats upon NYC. Now you must learn to navigate the waters of your feelings for Leo, while also stopping a giant wad of pink chewing gum from space. How hard can it be? --- You quickly looked up at him, making him pause mid kiss, "Leo I-I want to... to take it slow..." Leo nodded, resting his forehead back on yours with a smile, "Don't worry, I've already got a spot on the floor..." --- Rankings: #1 in LeonardoHamato!!! 💙💙💙 #1 in Leoxreader!!! 💙💙💙 #1 in Ninjas!!! 💙💙💙 Book 2 of 2 in the 'To Be Fearless...' Series By: Leo's Sakurasou

"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire." -Unknown Blue. The color a fire burns at its hottest. Surely, the most dangerous. Y/n can't help but compare such to her fearless leader in blue. Leonardo Hamato. Someone whom Y/n should not be falling for. But it was too late now, because he had already swept her off her feet in a hurricane of embers. A passion both of them are trying to deny in the persistent fear of getting burned. When New York City is at stake, will it drive them to make uncanny decisions or will they be able to complete their mission and save the city? Disclaimer: I do not own TMNT