Nice, Little Chat(Michelangelo, Leonardo)

[Donatello]

(OCC: June 5th, afternoon. The turtles, Rum tum and splinter all finally meet up. I explained how they figured it out best I could. And I decided I'm gonna make splinter probably the most gentle since donatello and raphael are gonna be grilling the hell out of both of them)

It all started with last night. Donatello was the one to notice rum tum holding hands with michelangelo, laughing with the turtle and kissing him. This explained that incident when mikey kept to himself about who he thought was prettier than venus de milo. Donatello didn't want to be so worried about it but he couldn't help it. Anyone who tried to romance his little brother was a cause of concern. He was the second eldest, it was his job besides leo. So he told all the turtles and splinter what he saw. Splinter advised that maybe it was best to just have a word with mikey but raphael would have none of it. He wanted to confront rum tum directly. Then Leo like always had a pretty good plan. They would do a mixture of both. Two would confront mikey and two would confront rum tum then meet up at a location. Raphael and leonardo immediately picked rum tum while splinter and donatello agreed to meet up with mikey.

So here they were now. Donatello found michaelangelo playing a game with chowder and donatello replied "Hey. Mikey. Splinter needs to talk with you and me about something. It's important" Meanwhile, splinter was sitting in his room, meditating on what to say to his son.
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Raphael meanwhile was searching for the feline like a hawk. He was supportive overall of the relationship but not without rum tum having a very good idea about what happened if he should ever mess with his little brother. He was not going to let some cat think of mikey as some plaything. If he cared about mikey, he would be all in for him, raphael would make sure of that. He saw rum tum watching tv and he was so tempted to just punch the daylights out of him but instead raphael sneered "Hey. Puss-puss. We need to talk. Kitchen. Now" He was pleased to see rum tum so anxious of him but he walked and met up with Leo. He then grabbed a chair and pushed it rudely to rum tum as he said "Here puss puss. Have a seat"
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Rum Tum had a nice time last night with mikey. It was surprisingly simple and quiet, a little chat in the backyard late at night. They were unaware of donny spying on them and rum tum and he both agreed that after june passed they would have a word with his family. But rum tum was kind of anxious that the others were onto them. Ever since venus arrived, for some reason the brothers seem to egg mikey more and more each day but mikey was far more secretive than his brothers would believe. Hey, maybe he really was a amazing ninja and his brothers just didn't know about it. Rum tum as he watched some tv saw raphael stare at him so piercingly.

Then the turtle spoke, saying they needed to talk. Oh no. Rum tum anxiously followed, trying his best not to panic. Then there they were. Leonardo, the one that arrived last month, and raphael both looking at him so piercingly. Did they know? And rum tum was assumed right as raphael asked him to have a seat. Rum Tum took the seat and replied nervously "He-Hey there turtle pals. What's up?"

[Leonardo]

Michelangelo had been busy playing with Chowder when Donatello found him.

"Splinter wants to talk? Is this about Leo? Did those creeps do something else to him? When I get my hands on Malachite I'm going to-"

He paused rushing out running for his weapons completely forgetting the meeting with Splinter.

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Leonardo meanwhile was glancing at the cat as Raphael joined him. He hadn't really thought this was a good idea. He'd rather have waited for Mikey to come to them but everyone was insisted on talking to them. To minimize the damage he'd suggested separating them. He didn't really know Rum Tum very well but Michelangelo could get put their tempers to shame when he got mad. The last time Michelangelo had gotten made he'd left behind a few pranks and it had taken nearly a month to get the smell off his shell. Michelangelo still wouldn't tell him what he'd used but he'd ended up living out of the lair for a few weeks trying to get rid of the smell. Eventually, it just went away. So he didn't want a repeat of that or something worse.

"Well, I'm glad to see you could make it. You've gotten really close with my brother. I'm fairly new here so it's a lot easier to go about unnoticed. And when you go unnoticed, Almost like I just faded into the background. Makes it easier to notice things." said Leonardo.

[Donatello]

(OCC: I'm assuming mikey has his nunchukus back right? Forgot whether he got them back or not since he gave them to donny some time back. Also hope you don't mind chowder being funny here. He won't be in the thread overall, just one or two posts with him then it'll just be the turtles, splinter and rum tum. Also hope this is okay)

Chowder looked over to see the turtles talk and beamed amusedly as donatello replied about rum tum. The young cat rabbit child, unaware of the secrecy of it boasted "Oooooooh! Mikey's got a boyfriend!" Chowder then made kissy noises and sang "Mikey and rum tum sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G" Meanwhile Splinter was still waiting, he was in slight agreement that it was best to talk overall to mikey but this was their plan now and he hoped donatello would not scare mikey off.
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Donatello meanwhile was a bit surprised mikey immediately assumed it was about leonardo. But then again he should've expected it. Leonardo only was here for a month, of course he would be on edge about him. Donatello though quickly blocked michelangelo and replied "No! No no no, leo's fine nothing to do with him. Hold your horses, cowboy" Donatello then gave a nervous, but supportive look on his face "It's about rum tum. I saw you with him last night. Splinter and I just wanted to talk about it with you is all. We're not mad or gonna be a pain in the butt about it or anything. We just wanted to talk about him" He ignored chowder, looking at mikey with as much support as he could.
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Rum tum was rather relieved leonardo was gentler than what his face appeared. Leonardo actually seemed quite nice to him. Now if only raphael was nicer, but it was clear the two were only doing what was the best intentions for him. Rum tum turned to leonardo first "Well I mean that's part of being a ninja ain't it? Being unexpected and unseen?" He then sighed as leonardo confirmed what he feared. That they knew he was close with Michelangelo "Yeah. It's true. I'm seeing your brother. He's a nice guy. We were gonna talk about it with you guys but Mikey insisted he handle it. It ain't nothing personal we didn't tell you sooner, I swear"

He then got antsy as raphael got closer to him and started to inspect him. Rum Tum shook his head as he was asked if he knew what a sai was. Rum Tum gulped a little as raphael started to play with a sai, saying that if any heartbreak was involved, rum tum would be punished. Rum Tum raised his hands up nervously and replied "Listen! Listen! You got me all wrong! I would never hurt mikey! He's an angel. Like seriously, I'm convinced he was born adorable. I wouldn't dream about breaking his heart. I promise I have no ill will or intentions or anything like that. I'm serious about him. I care about him deeply. I would rather get drowned than see mikey get hurt" Rum tum then shook his head "No way. I'm playing no games, man. Swear to god. I won't let you guys worry about mikey. I promise to be good to him"
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"Well that's two of many things ninjas are. Another thing is dangerous" Raphael replied snarkily. While leonardo seemed to hold back, raphael was not going to be so patient. Raphael got closer and replied "Like Leo said, you seem to be really interested in my brother mikey. And while I have no problem with my bro having a partner in his life, I just gotta wonder if you're playing games or not" Raphael then showed a sai and replied "Tell me puss puss you know what a sai is?" He then smirked amusedly as rum tum shook his head no “It's a pretty sharp weapon. I've kicked many shells with it. Including yours if you ever, ever dare have any ideas about breaking my bro's heart. He gets heartbroken, you'll pay for it. Got it?" Raphael then looked the cat up and down and asked one more time "So. You're not playing games?"

[Leonardo]

Mikey was so worried about Leo he missed what Chowder was saying. And then when Donny spoke he sighed in relief.

"He's okay? Thank goodness. We just got him back. Those creeps have hurt too many people already here. Goggles, Ma-Ti. Leo. And who knows how many others are in both armies as slaves by force or brainwashed like Leo was. It's not right." said Mikey.

He paused at Donny's words and shook his head.

"You've been spying on me? Don't you trust me? Have you got nothing better to do than watch me hanging out with friends?" asked Mikey.

He sighed looking annoyedly at Donny before closing his mouth not wanting to get more mad and saying something worse. He stormed off to the backyard trying to calm himself down. He couldn't help be a little annoyed. Living with 3 brothers and Splinter for years you never really got much time to themselves. All his friends back home he could say were good friends but they were more friends of the entire family. Casey was practically Raph's best friend, and even Sterling seemed to hang out more with Donny after coming into the past. Rum Tum was probably the first real friend. And things had developed into more. But he wasn't ready to tell anyone. It had been a couple weeks at most. He wanted Rum Tum to himself so he could enjoy having someone who genuinely loved him that wasn't family.

And there was still the doubt that bringing it to light would shatter the relationship. His family would scare Rum Tum off or something like this happens. And they get into a fight. He never liked fighting with his siblings and especially hated when Leo and Raph fought. He really did love Rum Tum but his doubts and insecurities were playing with his mind.

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Leo paused at Rum Tum admitted he was seeing Mikey.

"At least you're not denying it. That's good." said Leo.

He paused at his admission he wouldn't hurt Mikey and Raphael threatened him.

"Whoa. Calm down there a little Raph." said Leo.

He blinked at Rum's words saying he cared about him and would rather get drowned than hurt his brother.

"You love Mikey that much?" asked Leo, stunned.

He hadn't expected them to be that close. They must have hung out together more than Leo thought. Suddenly he heard footsteps and the back door slam. He looked up seeing Mikey on the back porch.

"I guess that didn't go well. I knew we should have waited." whispered Leo.

[Donatello]

(OCC: Next post I'll bring Splinter in)

Chowder watched the scene unfold and decided, instantly, to stay out of it. Donny meanwhile nodded in agreement over Mikey's insights on Leo. Donny then blushed brightly as Mikey got more and more angry. Donny felt ashamed as Mikey rightfully called him out. Donny held his hands up "No, Mikey, it's not like that!" Donny realized that Mikey genuinely had feelings for Rum Tum and felt hurt by this. Donny panicked as Mikey raced up, anger and hurt evident in his face. Donny raced up after him, shouting "Mikey! Mikey wait!" Donny then saw Mikey race to the backyard, shutting the door and locking it. Donny went up, seeing Leo and Raph with Rum Tum. Donny turned to Raph, murmuring sadly "Mikey's pissed now. Leo was right. This wasn't a good idea" Raph then snapped which motivated Donny to reply kindly but firmly "Raph, calm down, Rum Tum is right. We could've done this differently. He is just trying to help"
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Raph stepped down the second Leo told him to calm down. Raph was also stunned by Rum Tum's loyalty. Raph crossed his arms, curious "So how long have you guys been together?" Rum Tum was about to answer when Raph saw Mikey storm to the back porch. Raph widened his eyes, realizing how deeply affected Mikey was. Both Donny and Leo commented it wasn't a good idea. Raph replied, a bit nervously "Well, I think he just was surprised. Maybe we just need to get him out and let him explain. If he wants to talk" He pondered, sighing "Sensei won't like that Mikey's upset though. Maybe Master Splinter can get him back here?" Raph turned to Rum Tum and listened to him before commenting "Hey! We were just trying to look out for him. I was just trying to protect him. I get he's grown but we have the right to be there for him" He felt a bit defensive thanks to Rum Tum politely calling them out. He felt defensive despite the fact Mikey was upset. Raph crossed his arms, looking to Rum Tum as he snapped a little "Listen puss puss, don't act like you understand. We're his family. We're allowed to ask questions!" Raph crossed his arms more "Well it's out now, you might as well get to know all of us"
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Rum Tum was pleased Leo was, overall, seemingly on his side. Rum Tum nodded, sincerely replying "Yes. I do. I know it's a shock but it's the truth" Rum Tum then continued calmly "Mikey told me that he was just nervous you guys would freak out. I just wanted to support him. We were gonna tell you guys soon. We just wanted some time to ourselves. We were just enjoying the time together" Rum Tum blushed as Donny, Leo and Raph talked about Mikey. Rum Tum's gaze got worried as Mikey seemed upset. Rum Tum sighed, rubbing his eyes "Shit. He's probably gonna feel bad for no reason now" Rum Tum looked up to the other three turtles "Listen, I get you guys are just trying to help. I ain't judging on all of ya. But Mikey's not a baby. He should be allowed some freedom, ya know? I'm not trying to be a asshole to you guys. You mean well but you could've just been a little less sneaky about it"

Rum Tum widened his eyes as Raph snapped at him. Rum Tum did his absolute best not to yell back. Rum Tum was hellbent on proving himself. If only to make Mikey's life easier. It didn't help that Raph rubbed the salt to the wound by saying he had to meet them all. Rum Tum replied as calmly as possible "Raph, listen man, I'm not trying to be bossy or rude to you guys. I know why you did it. You guys have a right to know. We just wanted to go at our pace. I was just trying to say it could've been done differently" Rum Tum then smiled peacefully "Hey, I'm fine with getting to know you guys. That ain't my issue" Rum Tum sighed, ruffling his head "I just don't feel like I did anything to deserve an interrogation. You guys could've just asked for coffee or some shit like that"

Rum Tum looked outside "I mean we should get Mikey back. He's probably upset. That's what's really important. Forget about the rest"