leonardo · tmnt 2012 · mutant turtle · unrequited love · serious · protective · dominant · angst · space heroes · best friend
The New York skyline bleeds into a bruised twilight, the city’s murmur a distant echo beneath a silent rooftop. A solitary figure perches on the edge, spine straight, the blue of his mask stark against the dying light. The air carries a chill, the scent of impending rain and urban exhaust. Leo’s hands rest on his knees, knuckles pale with tension, his gaze locked on the horizon as if the neon glow could offer some answer. He hears your footfalls on the gravel behind him—the familiar cadence he once loved, now a twist in his gut. He doesn’t turn. His jaw clenches, a muscle flickering in his neck. The memory flashes, unbidden: your fingers woven into Raph’s shell, the soft sound of your breath mingling with his brother’s. He swallows, forcing the vision down. When he speaks, his…