#tmnt 2014

˚₊·۰────────💫 Leo💫────────۰·₊˚

💫 Out of the four, Leo is usually the slowest to realize whenever he’s falling for someone. He’s more than just a little oblivious, to be honest. If you have feelings for him, it’s the sort of thing that you’d have to outright tell him for him to finally grasp all of the hints and flirting that you might’ve been tossing his way. On his own, though, it’s the little things.. Whenever it does finally kick in, it’s probably because one of his brothers had finally pointed it out for him, because they’d end up getting tired of watching him fumble.

💫 Have I mentioned that this man cannot flirt for the life of him?

💫 Mikey and Donnie had been watching Leo fumble like a total dork for probably.. Ten minutes, maybe? It was kinda sad, even if it was a little funny to watch their usually-composed big brother get all flustered over a crush that he didn’t even realize he had. They’d caught Leo giving User longing stares a few times, complimenting them a little too genuinely, but somehow, he still hadn’t realized? Leo eventually caught them snickering at some silly question he’d asked, and whenever he’d asked them what was up, Donnie rolled his eyes while Mikey shouted ”Just ask them out already! You’re clearly into them!”, and.. Oh. Oh gods.

💫 He’d never really thought about User like that before, or at least, he hadn’t thought that he had.. His brothers’ teasing was all it’d taken for Leo to wind up ruminating about it, only to realize that he was, in fact, into them.. Oh, boy.. Of course, he’s even more awkward about it than he already was. He fumbles over his words at times, tries his best to compliment them (albeit, awkwardly) whenever he can, and even rambles like a dork. Eventually, he ends up just blurting out the whole ”Look, I really, really like you.. I just can’t ever find the words to get it out.”

💫 During that first kiss, big blue is just a little bit of a mess.. He’d never really worried about what it’d be like to kiss someone, so whenever it finally happens, he almost freezes up. Leo knows what he’s supposed to do, but for a moment, all he can really do is sit there and stare at his partner as they lean in. Their gaze is soft, that playful grin on their lips.. Oh, they want- Leo’s breath hitches, his blue eyes softening at the edges.. It takes him a moment, but slowly, he’d lean in and close the distance between the two of you with a soft, almost hesitant kiss. It’s definitely awkward at first, but once he relaxes, he slowly melts into it and reaches up to cup your cheek with his palm, the other resting at your side.

💫 As a boyfriend, Leo sort of gradually learns to relax and ease into the relationship.. He’s still a total dork at first (and it never really completely edges off), but he’s.. Better. Whenever it’s the two of you, Leo is gentle, soft, and sweet, but very respectful— he makes sure to ask before he tries to cuddle, kiss you, or anything like that, even if you’ve said “it’s alright” a dozen times. He admittedly loves whenever you kiss his face, especially his cheek or the side of his face. 💫 The way that Leo kisses you is always sweet and tender, even if he is a little bit awkward or easily flustered at times.. You’d catch him sheepishly grinning as he’d lean in and close his eyes, usually opening to cup your cheek or hold one of your hands. He doesn’t rush or get too heated too quickly— he’s respectful, always sweet and mindful of what may make you uncomfortable. He slowly learns to just go with the flow with you, though. If it’s not your lips, it’s your cheek or forehead. Whenever you do it back, though? Oh, he’s a mess. If you’ve been teasing him just a little bit too much, though? Just be prepared to end up pressed against a wall, and if you wear lipstick? Oh, your face is just as covered in it as he is. ”I’m just finishing what you started, love.” He’d laugh.

💫 Although Leo can be a bit stern and blunt, Leo does have a big soft spot for you— trust me, his brothers would notice and tease him about it. Leo’s the type of boyfriend who’s always willing to listen and offer you comfort after a long day or just if you need it, even if he may not always have the right words to say or advice to give, or all he can really do is just hold you on the couch while you watch a movie. 💫 Although his "I love you's" can be a bit shy sometimes, the way that he holds you tells you enough that he means every bit.

💫 Leo’s the kind of boyfriend who’ll probably be awake before you are, and if he is, he’ll likely end up pressing a soft kiss to your forehead and asking what you’d want for breakfast— he can’t really cook, but he can use the microwave. Kind of. He can at least make a pretty good coffee or a tea. If you wanna go back to bed, he’s more than willing to snuggle up to you in a nice little burrito.

💫 Leo isn’t much for pet names, but they’re usually sweet and simple. Things like “sweetheart”, “my love”, “love”, or “honey”. You might occasionally get “baby”, but it might mean that you’re in trouble. (/lh)

💫 He’s a little more timid about calling you pet names in front of the others, especially since they love teasing him about it and you, much to his embarrassment. He’ll get used to it, though. Leo’s not against PDA, he’s just a bit shy. He still loves you to bits, though.

˚₊·۰────────🔥 Raph 🔥────────۰·₊˚

🔥 Raph’s a little bit complicated whenever it comes to feelings. Even if he doesn’t say something, he’s fairly intuitive and can read people pretty easily— his own feelings aren’t an exception to that, even if he bottles them up and pretends they aren’t there. He’s not the type to fall in love with someone all that easily, and the bond that comes with it is pretty important. Whenever it does happen, though, Raph sort of struggles with it. It’s conflicting.

🔥 He’d finally gotten some along time with you after weeks of dealing with his brothers, content to just sit with you out here, enjoying the quiet.. About as quiet as New York City could get, anyway. Raph would occasionally sneak glances at you and smile to himself, but whenever you’d reach over and press your hand against the back of his, something in him just melts. … Fuck. Maybe I do like ‘em. As Maybe it wasn’t as easy to brush it off as he’d thought.

🔥 For a bit, he sort of distances himself. Raph’s not the best at talking about his feelings, and these? Part of him is pissed at himself. He can’t just tell ‘em, can he? It’s not like they’re gonna feel that way. They’re them, and he’s.. Some big, scaly mutant with issues. He can’t take ‘em out on dates, can’t be there for them in public, or.. ”Hey Raph, you okay?” And they’d noticed. Whenever he won’t give them the truth, like they can tell he isn’t, things spiral. That’s whenever he finally relents. ”Just.. I like you, alright? I really like you, but I know that ain’t what you want. You deserve the world. You deserve better than somebody who can’t give you that—”

🔥 But he’s wrong. He’s so, so wrong. He’d been so in his own head and assumed that it mattered to them, he didn’t catch the way that they saw him. The big, soft dumbass that they’d had a fat crush on for months.

🔥 For him, that first kiss was everything. The moment that you’d initiated and given him consent to do so, this man lifts you into his arms and pulls you close to him. There’s that brief moment in which he’d meet your eyes, just in case, but with the way that you were holding his face? He knew better. Raph’s hands squeeze at your waist as he leans in and plants a deep, loving kiss to your lips— it’s a little clumsy at first, but he gets the hang of it.

🔥 As a boyfriend, Raph’s a little softer, sweeter. He still loves to tease you and get on your nerves, just like he did before, but he adores you. That man would give you the world and back, if he could figure out how to do that. He’s a bit more timid about the sweet stuff in front of his brothers, but he’s still proud to call you his. There’s nothing better than getting to hold you while you listen to music after a long day, him playing with your hair and kissing your forehead.

🔥 ”I love you, y’know that?” 🔥 Raph’s kisses are full of passion and love, and sometimes, they’re just a little more heated than you’d expect. He’s far from shy about it. If you want one, just give him that look, and he’s sold. Whenever he kisses you, his hands are all over you— your waistline, hips, shoulders.. Sometimes, he’s even tilting your face to meet his gaze, just to see you fluster up before he kisses you. Other than your lips, his favorite places to kiss are your shoulders, jaw, and that pretty face. Whenever you reciprocate, maybe he’s just a bit smug about it.

🔥 Whenever you need him? Raph’s there. Even if he’s an ass sometimes, he’d do anything for you. If somebody’s getting on your nerves? Call him, he’s there. Need a shoulder to cry on? He’ll hold you, it’s gonna be okay. And if you need him to cook you something? Trust, he’s got you. Just don’t let Leo help, though. 🔥 It's those soft, husky "I love you's" while you're lying together, just enjoying the silence. 🔥 Raph’s kisses are full of passion and love, and sometimes, they’re just a little more heated than you’d expect. He’s far from shy about it. If you want one, just give him that look, and he’s sold. Whenever he kisses you, his hands are all over you— your waistline, hips, shoulders.. Sometimes, he’s even tilting your face to meet his gaze, just to see you fluster up before he kisses you. Other than your lips, his favorite places to kiss are your shoulders, jaw, and that pretty face. Whenever you reciprocate, maybe he’s just a bit smug about it.

🔥 Raph isn’t exactly a ‘morning’ kind of guy, so he’s absolutely the type to try and tug you back into bed whenever you get up. You’d feel those warm, strong arms squeeze around your waist and pull you closer, right back beneath the blankets and against his chest. ”Not yet.. Stay with me for just a lil’ while longer..” He’d rumble against the top of your head, giving you a firm, but gentle squeeze. Yeah, you might be stuck.

🔥 Raph’s not too big on pet names, but if he does, it’s things like “sweetheart”, “baby”, “doll”. Sometimes, things that he’s come up for just you. You’re too sweet for your own good? “Angel.” Your words have a little kick to ‘em? “Bunny.” Really, it depends. He’s a little more intimate with them than his brothers, in a way.

🔥 While he’s not too big on PDA, Raph’s still not really all that bothered by calling you pet names in front of other people. He can be a bit possessive and might get pissed off over someone trying to hit on you, but the most he’ll do is end up getting silent and clingy over it later. Regardless, though, he adores you, and he has no problem with proving that by doting on you in cozier spaces that his brothers can't bother the two of you in.

˚₊·۰────────🧁 Donnie 🧁────────۰·₊˚

🧁 For Donnie, feelings are something that build over time. It isn’t all about how smart you are or how pretty— for Donnie, it’s about you. The little things about you, like.. The way that you talk, the way that you treat other people, the way that you’re able to bond over things and laugh over silly jokes. Or.. Like how kind you are, or the fact that to you, he and his family are no different from anyone else. It doesn’t take him much to realize that he’s into you, either, even if he’s a little shy about it.

🧁 You’re helping him out one night, handing him a tool or looking over bits of the laptop that he’d been helping you fix and sneak in just a few upgrades for. Despite you insisting that he didn’t have to, he’d insisted that he wanted to— as a “thanks for always helping us out”, kind of thing. It was sappy, but.. He was always kinda sappy with them lately, wasn’t he? While screwing in one of the last little screws, Donnie caught himself tilting his head to peek up at User, taking in the way that the lair’s dim light framed their face, and.. Gods, they’re beautiful.. Not that he didn’t know that before, but.. It felt different now. Different in a “butterflies” sort of way.

🧁 Donnie’s never really been the best at flirting. If he’s complimenting you, they’re always genuine or sweet. He’s tried pick-up lines, believe me, but they never really land. Seeing you laugh like that is cute, though, so it’s worth it. Confessing, though? Oh, he was.. It takes a lot for him to finally work up the courage to ask you out. Whenever he does, it’s gentle, tender. Donnie would hold your palms in his own, sheepishly averting his gaze while he rambles about those “little things” until finally, he just spouts it out. ”I love you, User.. I have for a while, but I’ve never really had the guts to say it until now.”

🧁 Don’t even get me started on the way he’d react to that first kiss. Oh, this man melts. He’s just a bit flustered whenever you gesture for him to pick you up, nearly panicking at the thought. You wanted to kiss him? Okay, okay- Trying his best to steel his nerves, Donnie carefully lifted you up into his palms so that you could meet his height, his palms delicately brushing beneath your thighs to keep you aloft while he eases into the kiss. He’s surprisingly good at it, despite how awkward he is, but you can feel the way that he’s trying to not grin like a dork. He doesn’t quite manage to stave off the soft giggles for very long, though.

🧁 As a boyfriend, Donnie’s still every bit as sweet as he was before— he’d always been a bit soft on you, though. For a while, Donnie’s still a little bit shy, but that’s mostly because he’s still reeling from the fact that someone as cool and sweet gave him a chance. He makes you little gifts, lets you help him out in the lab, lets you pass out on him during movie nights.. Once he’s gotten used to it, though, Donnie’s a little more confident and playful. He’s goofy, he teases you just a bit sometimes, he flirts. You could almost say that you brought him out of his shell. He couldn’t be happier, though.<3

🧁 The way that Donnie kisses you ranges from sweet and loving to playful, and sometimes, it’s those eager little kisses that leave you breathless. He doesn’t usually rush— not unless he’s feeling playful and wants to make you laugh, but usually, it’s sweet and tender. He wants to make sure that you feel loved and appreciated. You deserve that. Donnie’s sort of easy to fluster at first, especially with sweet words or kisses, but once he’s used to it? Oh, this man is a menace. He’s absolutely still a sweetheart, but he can’t help but tease you just a little bit to see you blush and giggle. Other than your lips, he loves kisses your face and neck, especially your cute nose and cheek.

🧁 Whenever you need Donnie, he’s always there— even if it’s just texting or calls. Usually, though, he’ll ask if you want him to come over and watch a movie or something. If he does, just be prepared to be cuddled and doted on. Donnie’s always more than happy to let you cuddle up to him or just give you a hug, if that’s what you need. If it’s reassurance you need? He’s got you. Don’t worry.<3

🧁 Those soft, giddy “I love you’s” with little kisses sprinkled in? Very, very much him.

🧁 The type of boyfriend who doesn’t really wanna leave the bed in the morning, but it depends. If you’re not awake before he is, you’ll probably have caught him making breakfast for the two of you in the kitchen. On the other hand, this one is also the type to sneak up to you in the kitchen instead, littering little kisses along your face and shoulder while he gently sways. ”Good morning, my love.~” He’d hum, nuzzling his cheek against your shoulder.

🧁 Donnie’s pet names are either sweet or playful, and sometimes, they’re both. Usually, it’s things like “sweetheart”, “love”, “darling”, “my dove”, or even “honey”.. If he’s feeling playful and just wants to hear you laugh, it’s something like “muffin” or “my little gumdrop”. If you speak another language that he knows, he might sneak in one or two things, just to try and impress you.

🧁 Although he might get a little flustered over his brothers picking on him, at first, he’s not really shy about PDA or calling you pet names in front of anyone else. If anything, he’s more likely to try to avoid snickering whenever you get flustered over his brothers teasing you because he called you “darling”. ”Don’t mind them. They’re just jealous, hun.~” He’d tease as he kisses your cheek on his way back to the garage.

˚₊·۰────────🌻 Mikey 🌻────────۰·₊˚

🌻 Mikey might mess around and playfully flirt with you sometimes, sure, but it wasn’t that easy to catch feelings. Sure.. Mikey’s had little crushes before, but not serious ones. He doesn’t really realize that feelings are there until it just hits him.

🌻 He’s just sitting with you on the edge of a roof one night with them, his foot lightly tapping against the concrete while he just stares into space with his jaw against his palm. Mikey’d tilt his head to look over at you, taking in the way that the sunset soaked your features.. Man.. ”What?” Oh, he was staring. He’d just just chuckle and play it off, but it’d just hit him. The internal ”Hold on, am I into them?-..”

🌻 Despite how flirty this dork is, he’s.. Not really the best at the whole ‘confession’ thing. Definitely not as easy as they make it look.. Whenever he finally does, though, it’s kinda just in the moment. He starts rambling and gushing over something, and it turns into him saying these sweet things, and.. Aw, fuck. ”So.. What if I said that I like you? Like.. Really, really like you?” 🌻 This one? Oh, he’s been waiting for this moment for so long, but he’d never really thought it’d actually happen— ‘specially not with someone as wonderful as you.. So whenever you lean in to kiss him, Mikey’s just a little bit flustered. He wasn’t against it, but.. ”You’re sure?” he repeats, and you nod. Mikey’s palms drift from your hands to your shoulders, gently tugging you closer as he finally leaned in and let your lips meet in what was a surprisingly passionate, but chaste kiss. His hands slowly drift upwards to cup your face, a thumb stroking your cheek while the other traces your jaw. He’s gentle, sweet. Surprisingly, he’s pretty good at it.

🌻 As a boyfriend, Mikey’s not too different than he usually is. He’s still pretty laid-back, but he’s even sweeter and a bit flirtier than he already was. He loves cuddles and doesn’t at all mind whenever you just make yourself cozy on his lap during movies, but he’s got no problem with giving you space, whenever you need it. … Even if he kinda misses you, sometimes.

🌻 The way that Mikey kisses you is usually slow and sweet, and if he’s feeling it, it’s definitely passionate. He’s not the type to rush into them— oh, no no.. For you? He wants you to really feel the way that he adores you in those kisses. Mikey’s far from easily flustered, not unless you catch him off-guard— if anything, he’s the type to accidentally fluster you and make it a little worse by mumbling a soft ”cute”, once he’s realized. This one is incredibly sweet, but he’s a little bit of a tease sometimes. Other than your lips, this man’s favorite places to kiss are just about anywhere, really— but he does love covering that pretty face in kisses.

🌻 He’s always there whenever you need him— need to cuddle? Just snuggle up to him on the couch, and he’s more than happy to put on a movie and get cozy for a little while. You might get just a few forehead kisses, though. “Kiss tax, babe.”, he’d joke. 🌻 His "I love you's" aren't at all shy, and usually, they're during those soft, tender moments where he's happy to just hold you and relax for a bit. Yes, they also come with the kiss tax.<3

🌻 The type of boyfriend who starts the morning by sneaking up behind you to wrap his arms around you and give you a little squeeze, kissing your face before asking if you slept okay and uttering a soft "love you.~" against your shoulder.

🌻 Mikey's pet names are sweet and easy-- things like "baby", "babe", "angelcakes", "babycakes".. You'll get silly ones, sometimes, but he's just being playful. If you're a femme, he might call you "mamas".

🌻 He’s also not at all ashamed to call you pet names in front of anyone else— Mikey’s not the possessive type, but he not against PDA or showing you off, either. Either way, this man adores you.

˚₊·۰────────🏑 Casey 🏑────────۰·₊˚

🏑 Casey’s the type of guy who might mess around and playfully flirt with you, and he knows whenever he’s gotten himself in a little too deep and has a crush on someone. However, he’s also the kind of guy who can never really tell if someone’s actually into him or not. He’s not all that insecure, just doesn’t catch on that easily.

🏑 He’d sneak you off to teach you how to play ice hockey with him one night, at some lake with ice just thick enough to keep the two of you from falling balls deep into ice water. As the two of you skidded across the ice like two dumbasses and laughed over stupid jokes, Casey caught himself staring at you for just a little too long whenever you’d knelt down to help him up after he’d fallen onto his ass. Damn, they’re cute.

🏑 Casey’s far from the insecure type of guy— he’s got the confidence, and he has no issues with being honest and putting his feelings out there, even if things don’t really go the way that he’s hoping. There’s just that one little thing. Casey’s just not the best with words. He kinda overthinks the how, and whenever he does finally get around to asking, it’s a little messy. He’s rubbing the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact.. ”We’ve been hanging out for a while, and.. You’re wicked cool, and I’m really into you.. So.. Would you maybe wanna go out with me?”

🏑 Sure.. Casey’s kissed one or two people before, but that first kiss still never really got easier. That giddy feeling was a pain in the ass and made him grin like a puppy. Thank fuck he didn't have a tail in his human form. With you, though? The moment that you’d leaned in, there’s that little grin spreading across Casey’s lips. ”C’mere, you.~” He chuckled beneath his breath and leaned in to meet you halfway, just letting go in that moment. He lets you take the lead for a moment, and once you find that comfortable rhythm, he lifts you into his hands and lets you loop your legs around his hips, holding you close. He’s passionate, but gentle, one hand gently squeezing your thigh while the other cups your jaw.

🏑 As a boyfriend, Casey’s not much different— he’s just a little softer over you, and a bit more protective. Alright, maybe a bit too protective sometimes, but he means well. He dotes on you and asks you silly things, like “Have I told you you look pretty/handsome today?” or ”Hey, hot stuff. How’s my favorite girl/guy/person?” Really, he’s just a goofy guy who likes spending time with you. You need cuddles? C’mere, he’s got you.

🏑 The way that Casey kisses you is filled with passion and love, and if it’s not that, it’s those playful kisses to either tease you or make you laugh. Man, does he love that laugh.. Whenever he really wants to kiss you, though, you’ll catch him sneaking glances at your lips while he’s resting his head atop his hand. He’ll lean in and ease into slow, but affectionate kisses, sometimes letting things get a little more heated than they should. Casey’s not shy about wanting to show you how much he’s into you, and this is just one way he does that. He's not too easily flustered, and this man can play the teasing game for just as long as you can. He loves it, too. Other than your lips, this man’s favorite places to kiss are your neck and shoulders.

🏑 Even if he gets a little busy sometimes, he’s always down to listen whenever you need it. He’s with a client? No big deal, he’s got two hands. Call him, and he’s down to listen or give you company while he works. Need someone to come over and watch a movie? You might get stuck with almost two hundred pounds of furball on you that either may or may not end up wanting to make out or pass out with you on him like halfway through the movie, but he’s down.

🏑 His “I love you’s” come without shame, and sometimes, without much thought. This man has no problem with shouting it across a crowded hallway, and if you don’t reciprocate, he’ll pout and half-jokingly yell “What, no ‘I love you’ back? I see how it is!” This man is a dumbass, but he loves you to bits.

🏑 The kind of boyfriend who doesn’t want you to get out of bed in the morning. ”Five more minutessss.” he’ll protest, as he wraps his arms snug around your waist and nuzzles his face against your upper back, messy black curls fanning over his face. It’s cute, but it probably gets frustrating whenever you actually need to get up. If you let him, he’d probably sleep all day with you cuddled up to him.

🏑 Casey’s pet names are laid-back, but sweet. Things like “babe”, “baby”, and sometimes, “sweetheart” or “love.” It depends on how he’s feeling, but he’ll sometimes say sillier things, but it’s mostly to mess with you a little bit.

🏑 He’s not really ashamed about calling you pet names in front of anyone else, and he’s not too against PDA. Casey’s the type of guy who’d agree with someone for calling you cute, but he's still letting them know that you’re his. ”Right? My partner’s so cute.”