TMNT Imagines // Leonardo x Reader

Stressed Out

You were sitting at the window, staring out at the city when you’re phone buzzed. Pulling your eyes away from the dark clouds, you picked up your phone and smiled as you read your best friend's name.

Opening the message, you quickly read it and began to text back.

“Tough night on patrol…can I come over?”

“Of course. See you in ten?"

You put down your phone, still smiling. In all honesty, Leo was more then a friend in your heart. You had so much in common. You were both calm, collected older siblings with a love of books and meditation. You had never met someone that just…got you.

But as strong as your feelings were, you didn’t want to compromise your friendship. So you kept your feelings to yourself. You unlocked the window for when he came around and went into the kitchen to make tea.

Meanwhile, Leonardo was running across the rooftops to your little apartment, still thinking about patrol. He butt heads with his brothers often (and with Raph on a daily basis) but today, Mikey said something that set him off.

“You’re so uptight, brah…just relax for once in your life!”

It wasn’t that Leo didn’t want to, it’s that he couldn’t. He was the oldest and, even though it was sometimes unfair, he had to the leader all of the time. He had to be ‘the example’ for his brothers. And it was exhausting.

He never got to let loose or lash out. You were the only one he could really talk to about this. To be honest though, he didn’t talk about his problems much. Just being near you was enough.

He landed on your balcony and opened the window. Stepping into your bedroom, he could smell your conditioner and the vanilla candles you loved. He closed his eyes and took in the scents.

“Hey there.”

Opening his eyes, he saw you holding to mugs of tea.

“Thought you might need this.”

He smiled weakly and took the mug. You sat down on your bed and looked up at the turtle. He looked downcast and his blue eyes had lost a bit of their shimmer.

“Leo? Do you want to talk about it?”

He shook his head and sat down beside you. You were quiet for a moment, waiting for the right thing to say. But it didn’t come. Those magic words that make everything better weren’t paying a visit, so you simply said what you felt.

“It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it. Sometimes talking doesn’t make anything feel better. But whenever you do, I’ll always be right here okay? I’m not going anywhere.”

You laid back against the pillows and closed your eyes, listening to the first few raindrops hit the roof. Leo looked at you, smiling softly before joining you.

It was quiet but it was nice. And even better…you were with him. He slowly took your hand in his and held it. You squeezed gently and smiled.