Raphael x Parker Reader - Fanfiction (TMNT 2014/2016)

Chapter 13

"Who the hell!" you drop low, kicking the male's legs right from under him. His back hit's the concrete harshly, and you grit your teeth, pinning his body to the floor with your web. The knife he previously had in his hand is gone.

"Bastard, just you wait when I get out of here I'll-" another squirt of web is applied to his mouth. Leo is smiling as he turns in your direction. Aside from the man you've just taken down, there's a half dozen around the warehouse you're standing in. 

Donnie had intercepted some gang activity. Lucky for you, the guys were amateurs. 

"You seem a bit more agitated than usual." Leo's observation isn't far-fetched. The proper word to describe your state is confusion. You aren't sure what your life is. It was starting to become a tv series. What with the mutants and school drama. Man were you exhausted. Topped with your extracurricular activities, well let's just say your schedule was packed.

Raph flips from the ledge above with a grin. "We better get moving. Donnie says the cops are on their way."

Something you realize is Raph really does love crime fighting. Whether it's for the satisfaction of saving people, or beating bad guys to a pulp, you weren't sure.

Donnie and Mikey tie up the last two men ensuring no one escapes, and before long you all are leaving. Now situated at the top of a building not too far away, you're more at ease when the many police vehicles pull up. "And that's a wrap folks!" Mikey cheers. His eccentric behavior never seems to deflate.

"Alright I'm hungry, let's go." Raph says turning away. You're pretty famished as well.

"I think I'll take my leave too. If you guys need anything you know how to reach me." Mikey is waving excitedly. Donnie sends a smile in your direction.

"Thanks for your help (Y/N)." you nod at Leo. "Don't mention it." For the first time this week you genuinely smile, even if it's unseen under the mask. One thing you liked is your ability to be free when you're with the turtles. You aren't the nerd at school, or the bully in the rumors currently circulating. Or even the recent love interest of Milo. Nope, you're just you. It's comforting.

"I'll see you around." you're diving over the building, and Raph looks over as you take off. He hasn't been ignorant to the way you are as of late. He knows he isn't the most perceptive, but that doesn't make him stupid. 

He also notices how his gaze is forever locked in your direction when you're around. Although the lot of you had a pretty rough introduction, those differences have balanced out. You're now a part of a team, their team.

"Something on your mind Raph." said turtle blinks, pursing his lips when he realizes he's been caught by his brothers staring at your departure. Mikey is wearing a wide grin. "Raph and (Y/N) sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g." Raph frowns, smacking his brother's forehead in annoyance. "Shut up dumbnut!"

"It's perfectly normal for you to have such feelings. According to research we form emotional attachments to people that we can relate to on a higher level that's why partners at work especially officers have a harder time differentiating between love and.." The glare Donnie receives is chilling, his words drop off at the end, and he busies himself with a tech in his hand. Leo is just watching it all. He doesn't make the mistake of confronting his brother on the topic. He knows better.

"Let's head back." They all like the sound of that.

Raph knows that won't be the last time this topic is brought up, for now he just doesn't want to think about it.