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Roses, check. Sexy playlist, check. Mood lighting, check. Leo draped himself over Raph's bed,a trail of rose petals and candles leading up from the doorway. Steps came from the hall and Leo draped himself over the covers. He posed exactly how he practiced. Raph opened the door, freezing at the display. “What’s going on?”
“Oh me? Just getting comfy.” He flipped over to raise his behind in the air, giving bedroom eyes to his brother.
“Well can’t you do that in your own room?”
Leo pouted, “But I wanted to spend some quality time together?”
“Really?” His eyes lit up. Those cute, puppy-like eyes.
“Er… yeah?” Raph hopped into his bed next to Leo. Nearly launching the slider out of the bed with his giddy excitement. Oh this sweet, dumb himbo. They decided to watch movies together, talking about Jupiter Jim and such.
Plan A was a bust, but surely this could seduce his older brother. That morning Leo crossed paths with Raph in the kitchen, “Good morning, bro.”
“Mornin’!” He smiled his adorable snaggle tooth grin. Leo reached into the freezer and pulled out an ice pop. He sat next to the large snapper who was enjoying some left over meat lovers pizza. Leo started to lick the length of the pop. He began slurping loudly, letting out moan as he slid the whole thing in his mouth. He gazed at Raph who blushed at the sight.
“Yer not supposed to eat it like that, And… And keep it down with the weird noises.”
“Oh, sorry big bro,” He leaned closer to Raph, “But it's just so good! Wanna try?” He waved the frozen treat in Raph’s face.
“Er… No thanks,” He backed up, sinking in his chair.
“Come on, just a little.”
“But you-” Leo shoved the icecream into Raph’s mouth, cutting him off. The snapper bit the treat in half, shooting an annoyed glare.
“Hehe not a sweets guy. Ironic for such a sweet guy,” Leo joked. Another failure.
Third time a charm Leo told himself. He cornered Raph in the training room, “Hey Raphie, wanna spar?” He asked in a flirtatious tone. Raph had paused punching the old battered punching bag. A bit of sweat glistened on the snapper’s forehead and somehow that made Leo’s core flutter.
“Sure thing, Bud!” His bright smile melted Leo’s little gay heart. He knew his brother would be happy to see him take an interest in training. A pang of guilt jabbed the slider, if only Raph knew his true intentions.
“Yeah, I wanna play rough tonight. Get down and dirty, you know?” Raph only looked confused… Dammit. “Er… whatever, let’s just go.” Leo swung first, it smacked Raph square in the middle but he barely flinched. Raph threw fists at Leo in retaliation. His throws were easily avoided, but Leo smirked as he pretended to fall backwards as his brother lunged forward. He took the opportunity to swipe Raph’s foot, putting him off balance. There was a loud thud as they crashed to the floor. Leo let out a high pitched moan, trying to mimic a hentai character. He gazed up at Raph who looked down in horror.
“Leo, are you okay?”
“Er… uh, yeah?” Crap…
“Did I hurt you?”
“No, I was just… Forget it.” Raph helped him up.
“What’s gotten into you? You’ve been acting weird lately.”
“It’s nothing. Don’t worry, big bro. I’m fine.” He slipped out of the room before Raph could ask anymore questions. He laid in wait in his own room. Thinking of a new plan to seduce his brother. Raph can be smart sometimes so how come he couldn’t figure it out by now? Leo curled up under the blanket racking his brain for a new idea. It’s not like he could just tell Raph how he felt… What if.. He didn’t feel the same.
He shot up from his bed, "I just need to turn up the charm." He told himself. Luckily he had one more trick up his sleeve. A classic. And it always worked in the movies, so this just has to work. Right?
Raph received a text that night from Leo.
L: Hey bro, I need you. Come quick.
Raph cautiously knocked on Leo's bedroom door. No answer. He walked in to see his brother's lower half sticking out of a portal. Leo's phone began to ring, it was Raph.
"What the hell happened?" He shouted into the phone, nearly bursting Leo's eardrum.
"Um… well the portal closed before I could get all the way through."
"How?!"
"I don't know! Help me big bro, I'm stuck." It's like Raph could just hear Leo's signature pout through his voice. Leo's bottom shook back and forth in some lame effort to get unstuck. It made Raph blush seeing his brother indecent like this. Almost enticed by the scene but… He gulped, putting his large hands on his brother's tiny waist. Leo's heart leapt when he felt Raph's hands on him.
In a flash he was already out of the portal. His brother had pulled him out with such ease. Leo felt Raph's plastron against his shell and looked up. The eye contact and silence stirred something in both of the turtles. Leo lept off.
"Oh look at that, you're just so strong, thanks bro."
"Leo…" Raph's expression turned serious as Leo continued to ramble. "Leo," he said again. He covered his brother's mouth with his hand to shut him up. "What's going on? You weren't really stuck were you?" Raph's eyes were soft and kind. A stab guilt ached at Leo's chest.
"I'm sorry. I… I just-" He couldn't look him in the eye anymore. "I just you would get the hint by now."
"What do you mean?" He reached out to hug his brother but Leo stepped back. "You can tell me-"
"No. I can't." He sniffled, wiping away a tear.
"Why not?"
"Because, what if you don't feel the same." The silence was heavy. “I like you.”
“Leo… I- oh… OH.”
Leo snorted, “Yeah.” He wiped a tear away. Raph reached out and dragged his little brother into a hug. Their lips met in a tender kiss, the warmth from the embrace engulfing them.
“I never wanted to hurt you,” the snapper’s eyes welled up with tears, “I’m sorry I didn’t figure it out sooner.”
Leo patted him on the shell, “No, no… I should’ve used my words and told you. I love you, Raphael.” He planted another kiss on Raph’s beak and without hesitation he reciprocated.