Education On Love(Basil)

[Master Splinter]

(OCC: I couldn't help myself I really just want a romantic bonding between basil and splinter. July 2nd, afternoon)

Splinter couldn't understand it. The more time he had with basil, the more he enjoyed him. Man, he really wasn't a expert in this. He couldn't help but feel these feelings he hadn't felt for anyone before. This place really did wonders for him. Basil was everything he desired yet he was frightened. He was scared of hurting basil or more importantly, his enemies hurting him. So he forced himself to not overdo his feelings but he couldn't stop flirting or wanting to be with the mouse. He didn't really know what to do. He didn't really know how to respond. He wanted to tell basil his feelings but he was scared of so many things. Basil getting hurt, splinter himself getting rejected. His sons, Leonardo in particular, offered support to pursue basil. Splinter told his sons he felt his duty was to them and to protect them but his sons insisted that splinter needed to be happy and to not be scared. That if basil made him happy his sons would support splinter. He decided, like with many things, to meditate on it. So he was in his room, meditating when he heard knocking on the door.

The knocking persisted. So splinter eventually opened the door and was shocked to see basil there. Splinter did his best not to get overwhelmed by his presence and smiled "Why, hello basil, what can I do for you?"

[Basil]

Basil was nervous. The past couple weeks he'd spent with other detectives and geniuses learning what he could. And trying to help out keeping the two bases safe. But as days went by he found himself spending more and more time with Splinter. One of the few rodents in the army. He'd heard of a female mouse who was a mechanic but he hadn't seen her.

Splinter had drawn his attention and he was embarrassed to admit Splinter was one of the few new names he could get right. It was if something about him just made Basil focus more. He got up dressed in a gray dress shirt, and blue pants. He was barefoot as he headed to Splinter's door as he decided to hang out with him today.

"Good afternoon Splinter. I was wondering if you'd be free for some tea and crumpets perhaps? Or we could try something else. I admit some food isn't bad as I thought but I still am just used to English food." said Basil.

[Master Splinter]

Splinter was quite flattered, and a little shocked, basil basically asked him for some quality time. Splinter would never dare reject Basil and of course he was more than happy to pursue this chance. He then smiled as Basil suggested tea and crumpets. Splinter had absolutely no problem with having that. He liked tea and crumpets a lot himself. So with a big smile he nodded to basil "I would be delighted to have tea with you. I love English food myself" He also really liked Chinese, cereal, ice cream and obviously cheese but he felt as time went on maybe he would get to that. He then joined basil down to the kitchen with basil and replied "Would you like earl gray or some other type? There is plenty of tea types here"

He waited for basil's answer on which tea they would like. In the mean time he proceeded to get nice crumpets that Mrs. Potts made, setting them up on a couple of small plates. He then found himself surprisingly nervous. Maybe his sons were right and he should heed to his own advice of just trying. What could go wrong right? He gave a soft sigh, trying his absolute best not to touch basil in case the mouse would reject it. He then replied "Mr. Basil. I feel like there is something I would like to say to you. Something quite crucial and important. I need to be honest with you" He then took a deep breath, feeling his heart pound faster than it ever had in his life. After forcing down his fear and shame, he honestly and earnestly replied "I know this might be fast but I have grown immensely fond of you. I have feelings for you. Romantic feelings"

He blushed immensely after saying this, looking away in slight shame "Basil, if you do not feel comfortable feel free to say so. This is completely optional and if you do not feel the same you can tell me. I just wanted you to know I care about you very deeply"

[Basil]

Basil smile would have gotten bigger if it could as Splinter agreed to join him.

"Splendid. Then let'sr go." said Basil.

He walked down to the kitchen with Splinter.

"Earl gray is fine." said Basil.

He smiled.

"You know Mrs. Potts reminds me a lot of a friend back home. Her crumpets are the second best though. Miss Hudson always seem to make the best cheese crumpets. I asked for the recipe several times and she wouldn't tell me." said Basil.

Basil looked curious as Splinter spoke again.

"Well honesty is the best policy. I've been told I'm too honest sometimes. Blunt as Dr. Dawson called me once." said Basil.

He paused at Splinter's words grabbing a cup of tea.

"I've grown quite fond of you too." said Basil.

As he sipped his tea he choked. He swallowed gasping for air a bit as he set the cup down.

'"Feelings for me?" asked Basil, stunned.

He had people flirt with him before and he'd down the same to get information. But he'd never really gone on dates. His first love was his work in a sense. He become so wrapped up in cases even it took him weeks or months to solve them. He paused focusing back on Splinter.

"I'm flattered Splinter. I admit I've grown quite attached to you myself. I've had friends and colleagues but no romance in my life. So I don't really have anything to compare it too. I don't know if this would work out but I'd like to try. I've never found someone so fascinating as you. That is if your sons Theo, Ron, Nike, and Daph would be okay with it. Family comes first and all that." said Basil.

[Master Splinter]

(OCC: Edited it just a tad to make it fit a little more. Also hope you don't mind splinter giving basil's hand a kiss, thought it would be cute)

Splinter managed to make the tea as he spoke his words and was glad Basil didn't mind earl gray. It would be less of a pain to get that type of tea than others. He then nodded, smiling as basil told a bit about his friend Mrs. Hudson, who was similar to Mrs. Potts. Mrs. Potts was someone who was a okay cook but compared to Mrs. Hudson her crumpets were not comparable. Splinter replied with a interested smile "Cheese crumpets? That sounds wonderful. Such a shame she never told you, I might of made some for us" He then made a thought to possibly experiment in the kitchen. Make cheese crumpets as a little token of his affection someday.

He then chuckled as Basil said he was fond of honesty, but he was self-aware that he was blunt. Splinter stirred his tea thoughtfully replying "Well, I have had my fair share of bluntness, I would rather have someone be blunt than lie to me poorly" He then nervously sipped his tea as he thought deeper. Dawson was someone splinter knew was a good friend of basil's from previous conversations. Splinter and basil here and there told things of their lives and friends they've had, splinter already told basil many times about his sons and how much he loved them. Basil would trade that by telling him stories of cases he and dawson worked on as a team and how he enjoyed dawson as a friend. Still they had plenty of time and plenty of things to share. One of it being Splinter's master and father Yoshi, splinter for some reason did not feel comfortable upsetting basil by telling a sad story. But it was definitely possible to tell him that today or soon. As splinter focused on his thoughts of how he enjoyed every conversation and valued basil's time he awaited for the effect of his own confession of romantic feelings for basil.

He then waited then felt worried as Basil nearly choked on his tea. He went to help basil, very gently patting his back to get the tea out of his throat without choking him more. He then nodded, shyly looking away as basil confronted him curiously "Yes. I have romantic feelings for you basil. You are just... so charming" To say the least. Basil made him laugh thanks to his bluntness and energy, basil made him think deeply about the world and he enjoyed basil's passion for solving problems. Basil was sweet, fun, honorable and he had immense intelligence and skill. He was someone splinter wanted. But splinter was waiting for the rejection, basil's offense of even daring to bring it up. But it never came, if anything basil seemed to suggest he felt similar. Basil explained that while he never had romance before, he knew he was similarly fond of splinter. With his family's permission, basil was giving the okay to try. Splinter couldn't help but feel relief as basil basically said yes. He replied softly "Basil, I too had never had a romantic relationship. I feel that as long as we try and do what we can to be good to one another it can work out"

He then laughed a little as Basil incorrectly said his sons names. He shook his head amusedly, if his sons were here he would try to be a bit firmer with the names but basil meant nothing by it. He knew this now. He just had a hard time. Patience was what the mouse needed. So he replied kindly and patiently "Firstly, my sons usually call themselves Leo, Don, Raph and Mikey. But if you would like I can repeat for you. I really do not mind. It's no harm to remind you. There is plenty of time to learn their names. As well as us learning even more about each other" He then smiled warmly, feeling brave enough to hold basil's hand and squeezed it fondly "Secondly, my sons and I had a couple discussions and they approve of us. If anything, my sons Leonardo and Donatello were the ones who insisted I tell you. They said it was best to tell you how I feel and they were correct" He smiled, reminding himself to thank his sons for their approval. Also he realized basil praised him for being so fascinating. That made him smile. He replied fondly "I care about you deeply basil, I promise that I will do whatever I can to make you happy. Whatever mistakes we make and whatever we do, know that I will do my absolute best to give you the happiness you deserve"

He then felt a need to do something he had never done with anyone in his whole life. He put basil's hand to his lips and kissed it, wanting to be a bit more physical but also not scare basil away. He looked right at basil to see his reaction. He hoped it wasn't going too fast but he felt like he could test the waters.

[Basil]

Basil smiled.

"Well, there are other things we can do with cheese. Toasted cheese sandwiches are really good. We never had them in my time. I admit I've asked Mrs. Kotts and Brick to make them quite often." said Basil.

Basil nodded as Splinter spoke.

"I quite agree." said Basil.

Basil was in shock at Splinter's feelings for him and was glad he hadn't choked. He listened to him speak and he chuckled.

"Well I've been called charming before but it sounds better coming from you." said Basil.

He nodded.

"I'd like that. To try. I was starting to think I was getting too old for romance and you spring it on me.' said Basil, with a grin.

Basil paused at the corrections of his names.

"I will try to get that right. I was never really good with names. Takes me longer to remember them." said Basil.

The only reason he knew Doctor Dawson's name was he'd studied up on him and learned his name before he'd even met the man. He was relieved he hadn't called Splinter or Sherlock Holmes by the wrong names as he has done to everyone else here.

"I know we will mistakes. It's a part of life. But I look forward to the adventure.' said Basil.

When Splinter kissed his hand Basil smiled.

"That was pleasant. I wonder what it would feel..."

He trailed off as his own curiosity got the better of him. As he leaned forward and kissed Splinter on the lips. His curiosity faded away as the new sensation took over. He'd kissed others while in disguise but it felt like this was the first time he'd been kissed and what a kiss it was. He paused pulling back grinning.

"Definitely the best kiss I've ever had. But I think further testing is needed. Perhaps we should try again?" said Basil.

[Master Splinter]

(OCC: Lmao the name thing is really bad poor basil I'm dying XD)

Splinter beamed brightly at the idea of making other things with cheese. Call him a stereotypical rodent but he loved cheese and cheese products. He heard basil confess to asking the other members who can cook to make stuff similar such as toasted cheese sandwiches. He smiled a bit, aware basil once again incorrectly said names but splinter felt it really wasn't worth correcting over at this very moment. Besides, it was what made basil adorable. He then replied "That is very true. There are plenty of cheese oriented foods. I do quite like the toasted cheese sandwiches myself" He made a mental note about basil's genuine fondness of the product and made sure that he would indeed make that in his spare time when he could. He also smiled as he and basil seemed to once again agree on the concepts of morale, including honesty.

"Well. It is true to me, you're incredibly charming. I always enjoy our time together" Splinter said, more confidentially. Splinter blushed as basil admitted that he enjoyed splinter's praise. Splinter was feeling more confident due to basil's overall positive response. Sure he was shocked but he didn't seem unwelcome to it and splinter was very relieved with that. Splinter then smiled a bit as basil outright admitted he felt old but was more than happy to give this a chance. Splinter laughed a little "Well I certainly glad you changed your mind about the matter then"

Splinter then listened as basil seemed to feel a bit embarrassed about his memory issues. Splinter held his hand again, giving a very assuring tone "It is alright. I can understand. There is a lot of people here and remembering things is challenging. I am happy to help, but only if you want me to, it is merely an offer" He wanted basil to understand there was really no harm behind it. Splinter understood the flaw and had no problem. If he had to help or correct basil every once in a while, he didn't mind. He also hoped he wasn't being rude to basil, he hoped his words made basil feel better.

Splinter then smiled as basil confessed that he was excited for their adventure together. Splinter smiled softly, replying earnestly "As do I, basil" He then was relieved that basil enjoyed the kiss on the hand. But splinter saw basil come much closer, putting a free hand on splinter's cheek as he did so. Normally it took a long time and a lot of trust for splinter to allow people to touch him, let alone touch his face. But with basil, he not only trusted him but welcomed it. He then allowed basil to kiss his lips, closing his eyes embracing the absolute sensation of being kissed. Like basil, he never really was kissed and he REALLY found himself enjoying this. He allowed the kiss to continue a while, willingly kissing back. Embracing this feeling and really loving it.

Then, it was over, eventually basil pulled back and splinter sighed, feeling genuinely more joyful than he had in a small while. He smiled, silently agreeing as basil said this was the best kiss he had. Then basil asked if they could try it again. Splinter smiled eagerly and nodded insistently "Yes. I agree. More testing is needed. Allow me" Splinter then moved closer to basil, gently taking a side of his face as he pulled Basil in for another kiss. Smiling a bit as he kissed basil again.

[Basil]

Basil nodded.

"Perhaps one day we could do a cheese feast for everyone. Get Mrs. Notts, Mock, and some others to cook a variety of cheese dishes. I think everyone might enjoy trying something new." said Basil.

Basil chuckled.

"I guess it's just something I've gotten used to. Some names I did remember with studying like Dr. Dawson or Sherlock Holmes or you Splinter. Although it might be because even then I think I was smitten with you." said Basil.

Basil grinned as they kissed and both enjoyed it.

"Glad we're in agreement." said Basi.

Then they were being kissed again as Basil lost himself in the moment.