Rejected

Part Six:

Mikey's Help

This was so freaking hard!

There I was ,wide awake at the kitchen table wanting to find a way get Leo not to ignore me anymore.

Okay, maybe I am wanting so much but still...how am I gonna use the stupid potion if he leaves the room I'm in? It's like I don't exist to him at all.

I had no idea how hard was it gonna be, falling for someone who can never think the same about you...

The sound of footsteps snapped me out of my daze, I noticed someone approaching.

My heart fell.

It was Leo!

I gulped, he was so sleepy he didn't notice my presence. What should I do, what should I do...?

"M-morning L-leo?!"

Damn me and my stupid mouth.

He turned around, finally noticing me, eyes widening in surprise. His jaw clenched hard, along with hair less brow frowning at me.

He grabbed his mug, and left the kitchen, without even saying a simple good morning.

My eyes burned, and I just couldn't let this one go.

What did I ever do to deserve this...this...torture?

Did I ask him to be with me? No!

All I did was saying something I shouldn't, and now he's acting like I'm a criminal forced to live with him.

Stupid me and my feelings...

I should have kept my mouth shut.

I should have.

Therefore I wouldn't be in such a-

"Morning Dude!"

Mikey's energetic, happy voice made me jump a meter or so.

I looked up, her grin fell when she saw my miserable face .

"Raph you okay?"

She asked in a soft,mother-like voice.

I needed to get this out before I exploded again.

"Mikey...you promise you won't tell anyone, ever?"

Her eyes flicker when she notices my seriousness .

"Raph whatever it is it's eating you from inside out. You better get this out...so talk to me sis."

"Well it's about Leo..."

A nod was all I needed to continue.

"I told him something I should have never thought about in the first place, something so gross and disgusting he's been avoiding me like I've got a serious disease or something..."

I gulp again at the memory. I lower my voice now.

"I'm in love with him."

Then I look back at Mikey. She's not grossed out or surprised, she looks actually...comfortable with it?

What?!

"Dude you're not the only one here who's got trouble in paradaise... I'm the same with Donnie..."

Like a wind slapping my face I looked at my innocent little sister, wondering what to tell her.

"Have you told him yet?"

"No, I mean I would have if he wasn't busy with April everyday..."

Oh I feel you Mikey...

"Can you do me a favor?"

Since when did I become so polite?

"Anything."

"I kinda need you to get Leo drink this red drink...and to look at me for like 30 seconds..."

"It's tough but, I'll think out a way."

And then she smiled encouragingly.

"I don't like to see you sad Raph, you're my only big sis,and the best..."

I couldn't help but return it:

"You too Mikey"

And I spent the rest of the day, waiting impatiently.

Ducking behind the couch I tried to calm myself down.

One mistake and the next thing I see is Leo falling for a cartoon character.

As funny as it would be it'll be real.

Gulp.

"Hey Leo guess what?" Mikey beamed oh so happily.

"Yes Mikey?"

Leo answered almost instantly.

"I made you cherry tea! Try it!"

Leo got the cup filled with the red substance, eyeing it carefully.

"Come on I made it just for you!"

Leave it to Mikey to be encouraging.

Then in a matter of seconds he drank it and Mikey signaled me to come out.

My hands were shaking badly as I came in front my older brother, staring deep into those black pearls.

His eyes turned blank and emotionless, and after exactly thirty seconds his head fell, closing eyes and slipping into a slumber.

Did it work?

A part of me just wanted to believe it happened and the other, just !wanted to give up.

Only time will tell...