Just saw your pinned post. I have a request for you. A leo x reader request.
Hear me out on this one. Leo discovered that he loves being praised. I mean that's kinda in his core but after being praised by the reader genuinely, he seriously acknowledges it and actually admits it to himself instead of denying it. Then he starts showing off while looking at the reader expectantly, waiting for their compliments.
Leo discovered that he likes being praised. This increased his self-esteem, made him once again proud of himself and improve himself. Whatever it was: his training, how he fought on missions and won in battle, when he tried to joke or cook, or when it was related to the series Space Heroes, which he loved to watch. When his brothers or father praised him, he was proud of himself. But he especially liked it when you praised him.
He realized that he liked your praise the most when you sincerely thanked and praised him for saving you. Then you were captured by Shredder's henchmen, and Leo saved you by single-handedly defeating Tiger Claw and showcasing his exceptional ninjutsu skills. The turtle leader was deeply concerned about your safety, fearing that you might have been injured or seriously ill. However, you reassured him that you were fine. When you all returned to the turtle lair, you hugged Leo and started praising him.
- Thank you, Leo. Thanks to you, we defeated Shredder's team. You fought very well and defeated Tiger Claw. I'm proud of you and your ninjutsu skills. You're very brave and strong. Then you kissed him on the cheek. Leonardo was surprised by this gesture and blushed deeply.
Since that day, he's been going out of his way to do things that would make you praise him. Even for the most trivial help or action he did. And it didn't necessarily have to do with you. Even when he was joking around with his brothers or trying to help them or his father, he would look at you expectantly, hoping that you would notice his efforts and praise him. Especially the leader, who was waiting for a hug or a kiss on the cheek. For him, this was the highest form of praise. You saw why Leonardo was doing it, and you tried to praise him or smile back or give him a thumbs-up.
One day, Leo invited you to practice with him without Master Splinter and his brothers. He wanted to teach you new techniques and show you what he had learned. The blue-masked turtle hoped that by doing so, he could gain your attention and the same praise you gave him when he rescued you from Tiger Claw's captivity.
- Y/N, would you like to practice with me? We don't have to wait for my brothers or Master Splinter. It's not like the main training session won't start soon.
- Sure, Leo. I'm bored and have nothing to do anyway.
Leonardo was overjoyed that you accepted his offer to train and didn't say you couldn't or that you'd train with everyone else. Once you entered the dojo, you performed a brief warm-up and meditation. Then, you began the main training session. You assumed a fighting stance, ready to defend against Leo's attacks. The leader in blue didn't want to hurt you too much, but he knew it was necessary.
The katana owner was the first to attack you, aiming for your stomach and chest, albeit not with much force. At first, you dodged his attacks and tried to return them to Leo, but not with much force either. You still held a strong affection for him. It wasn't just like an older brother or a best friend. You liked him as a boyfriend. You had been wanting to confess your feelings for a long time, but you weren't sure how Leo would react. The worst that could happen is that he would reject you and say that since you're human and he's a mutant turtle, you can't have any kind of romantic relationship. You deflected a couple of Leonardo's punches, but suddenly he hit you in the chest. Then you took another punch, and Leo grabbed your hand, twisted it slightly, and gently knocked you to the ground.
- Okay, okay. You've won, I give up. You said with a smile on your face. Leo helps you up and you brush yourself off.
"Is everything all right? Are you in pain?" asks the blue-bandaged turtle a little worriedly.
"No. I even enjoyed it. I've been missing this adrenaline. I really like the way you fight and teach. I'd like you to train me. You're a master of ninjutsu, Leo. You have abilities and talent. You can do so many things.
Leo once again felt the sincerity in your praise and felt pride inside himself that he was able to impress you. A fire lit up in his eyes and he wanted to hear your praise over and over again. You were everything to him.
- And more. This is a gift for you for your efforts. - said you and kissed Leo. But not on the cheek as it usually happened, but on the lips. The leader's eyes immediately widened in surprise and he instantly blushed. But soon these feelings were replaced by pleasant sensations. Then Leo realized that you loved him. You loved him not as a friend. And that it was mutual.
- Thank you, Y/N. - said Leo and smiled at you. Now he knows how to evoke sincere praise and such gifts in you.
