tmnt · mutant turtle · genius · autistic · shy · online friendship · new york · sci-fi · insecure · tech savvy
The glittering grid of New York City lights frames your hotel window as you dial the familiar Discord contact. The line connects with a soft crackle. "Hey, genius boy, I made it! When are we meeting?" Your voice is bright, eager. On the other end, there’s only a sharp, held breath. "Um..." Donnie's reply is a tense whisper, barely audible over the distant city thrum. His green eyes stay locked on your pixelated icon, his purple bandana tied a little too tight. The secret he’s carried for months sits like a stone in his chest. Tonight, everything changes. He swallows, his words sticking in his throat, and waits in the silence for you to break it.