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You leaned against the railing as you watched the sunset on the pier with Donnie. A relaxed sigh slowly eased its way out of you as you looked into the ocean. The sight was purely breathtaking for you and after the antics the Turtles often threw you into it was nice to finally breathe.
It was dark enough the lights began to flick on, lighting up the city across the ocean. A part of you wished it would look like this forever, you glanced to Donnie. Who seemed to be off in thought as always, but a relaxed aura surrounded him. You were both dressed up due to night’s earlier antics.
You wore Navy blue dress pants and a black collared button-down and an (f/c) bowtie. Though now that was undone, along with some of the buttons you felt were choking you, and loosely hung around your neck. The heels April had somehow convinced you to wear - and she was right, you did feel a bit sexy with those on - were on the floor neatly next to each other. Sleeves rolled up to your elbows though you wished to rip them off completely.
Donnie was in black dress pants and a white collared button-down. However he went without a tie, buttons were undone down further than you could ever have the confidence of pulling off. Sleeves neatly rolled up to the shoulders. You had to take a separate moment in the restroom to have a casual panic about your crush on the Softshell.
He looked great, and he could tell.
You put your attention back on the sunset, a silver line stretched across the sea. Almost looking more like an art piece than a real-life moment. A peaceful breeze flew past both of you. You couldn’t help but close your eyes in content, you really did wish this moment could last forever.
“You know, we've stumbled on a view,” Donnie said, breaking the silence unexpectedly, “that’s tailor-made for two.” the statement made you blush. He looked at you with a smile and you could’ve melted into a puddle right there. He looked away and shrugged “What shame, those two are you and me.” you scoffed at his statement and lightly wacked his arm. A smile across your face, this banter was normal for you two.
“Some other people might love the swirling sky,” He made a theatrical gesture to the clouds that made the sunset look like a Da Vinci painting. You rolled your eyes “But it’s only you and I and we’ve got, no shot.” He looked to you once again, a playful grin across his features. It was infectious, you replicated the smile almost instantaneously “This could never be,” he gestures between you two and you raise an eyebrow “you’re not the type for me.” He tilted his head looking away from you as he shrugged. Eyes closed.
He didn’t look back, so you gave a quiet huff. Moving silently to sit on the railing right in front of him. You crossed your arms as he hadn’t noticed you “And there’s not a spark inside,” he said “What a waste of a lovely night.” he looked back to where you were standing. The shock on his face caused you to snicker. He looked at you and you leaned forward.
“You say there’s nothing here, but let’s make something clear. I think I’ll be the one to make that call.” You booped his snoot and he chuckled. A curious look in his eyes as he looked at you “And what’s your call?” he asked.
“Though you look so cute in your polyester suit,” You said, jumping down to stand in front of him.
“It’s wool,” he spoke with a shrug, arms crossed. You rolled your eyes at him for that one, shaking your head “Your right, I’d never fall for you at all.” you grinned at him. He gave a playfully offended scoff, and you walked over to your heels. Picking them before walking past him.
It was as if the timing was on your side when you walked under a street lamp. It turned on just as you turned to face him. Hand on your hip you lifted up the heels and looked at him.
“And maybe this appeals to someone, not in heels.” You say adding your own little shrug as he walked over. “Or to anyone who feels, there is some chance, at romance!” You turned and leaned against him. Head lightly tucked into his neck. You didn’t see the blush that rose to his face, but you felt your own. Realizing the position you’ve put him in, believing you’ve made him wildly uncomfortable. You bolt out of the position. Facing him with a mischievous grin to hide the feelings roaring inside you.
“But I’m frankly feeling nothing.” You say arms crossed you turned away from him partially to calm yourself. “Is that so?” He teases stepping up behind you. You could feel how close he was despite not touching you at all. “Or it could be less than nothing.” you tease back, looking at him with a grin.
“Good to know. So you agree?” he asks jokingly, you turn around to face him. Arms now behind your back “That’s right.” you lean forward just a bit. “What a waste of a lovely night.” the two of you say in unison. Causing you to giggle just a bit at the coincidence before you hear sprinklers. You look over to an open field of just grass across the street, being watered by timed sprinklers. You look over to Donnie and grin, and before he can talk you out of doing what he knew was going through your head. You're rushing over there, tossing your heels just at the edge of the grass you run through. Laughing like a child.
Now, it probably would’ve been safer to put your shoes on and then cross the street as there tends to be dangerous debris often discarded across the road. However, luck seemed to fancy you tonight as the road was practically empty of any broken bottles or loose nails, or anything of the sort.
Donnie sighed, a small smile on his face as he crossed the street. Standing next to your heels on the edge of the grass. Watching you prance around, soaking yourself and your clothes. Of course, it didn’t last for long as you yanked him into the splash zone causing him to yelp at the sudden motion and cold water.
You twirled him around, before running off. He didn’t have much of a choice but to chase you as you run through the field. Laughing and tagging one another like it was a game of tag.
You both eventually chased each other to a small park area, wet clothes clinging to your skin. You walked down the concrete with a sigh. A hum coming from you as you smelled fresh pretzels from a nearby pretzel cart.
“You want some?” You asked, looking to Donnie and gesturing to the cart. His stomach growled as an answer and you chuckled a bit at its reaction. You left him there to grab a couple of containers of pretzel bites. He watched and let out a small and love-struck sigh.
To him, you were this loveable dork who was always curious about what he was doing. Asking him a thousand questions and apologizing as if it was inconvenient for him. You had wonder laced into your eyes and the desire for knowledge in your heart. Sometimes he wonders if it was even possible not to fall in love with you.
You came back and handed him a cup of pretzel bites. Walking down the peaceful quiet walkway. The only indication of your presence was the wet footsteps you left behind.
Quiet and playful banter arose from you two every now and again. You lightly crashed into him as a joke. But the unexpected notion knocked him a bit off balance. Quickly without thinking, he put his hand around your waist, pulling himself flush against you to stop himself from crashing.
Neither of you pulled away. Instead, you leaned closer, eyes going between his lips and eyes, asking for permission. He leaned in closer himself as if daring to test the waters. You felt your heart going a mile a minute and wondered if he felt the same. If he even realized what you wanted or if he was clueless about how you felt entirely.
He was so close-
“There you guys are!” April shouted the two of you pulled away in panic. The moment vanishes but your heart is still going wild.
“I told you guys Pier 84!” Donnie said as Mikey scooped you up in a hug. You laughed and hugged him back as the group began to walk back to the lair. Mikey looping his arm with yours playfully.
“See, I told you it wasn’t 48!” April said to Leo. Who through his hands up in exasperation.
“Why’d you even trust me with it to begin with!?” he retorted. You chuckled at their conversation and looked to Donnie. Whose whole attention seemed to be on April. Your heart flattered and you turned away and focused on walking to the lair. Before Raph picked you up, telling you it wasn’t safe to walk without shoes, as well as inquiring where your shoes even went.