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[NO PROLOUNGE.]
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Today is… Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
It is Casey Jones and Leonardo’s 8th marriage anniversary. They have spent all of their time alone together to a quiet, happy life, after what happened almost a decade ago. Casey Jones woke up, the smell on Leonardo gave him the urge to fall asleep again, though, he resisted the idea because he did not want to oversleep. The man takes his phone before looking at the date and time, it’s their anniversary! Time sure flies, hm. Casey wakes his husband up, voice gentle to not startle the other too suddenly. Leonardo eventually woke up, though he looks a bit upset that his sleep is interrupted by his partner. “Already..?” The turtle groaned, “Yep. Our annivery, love. Now, get up and let’s be gay.” Casey bluntly responded with a hint of affection, before he pressed a kiss on Leonardo’s lips. The other pushed Casey away then jokingly gagged. Both of them had fun teasing each other until they eventually got up to do their usual routine together. Even then, both still teased the hell out one another. Life sure sounds whimsical.
Morning, Leonardo starts cooking up some breakfast for his lover, Casey Jones— who immediately sprinted on the seat then looks at the turtle with suggestive eyes. “What’s cookin’, good lookin’?” He teased, again. Leonardo chuckled before plated out an omelette in front of Casey, “Eggs n’ ketchup, classic.” The turtle tried matching with the human’s energy. Even though this is the millionth time, but Casey couldn’t help feeling uneasy as he always eat first before Leonardo even do. “…You don’t want to eat, love?” “Not that i am hungry anyway, Jones.” Ugh, both of you guys are married, come on, Leonardo! Anyway. Casey starts digging in the food, not wanting to press the matter furthermore while the turtle stared at him for the entire time. It creeped the man out but this is like an everyday routine, obviously still feeling uneasy.
Noon, Casey bought snacks for Leonardo. “Here, uhh, your favourite uhm… jelly-filled donuts?” “Jones. That is an onigiri.” The turtle corrected Casey as he picked up a rice ball. Casey immediately blushed in embarrassment but shook his head, “One show i watch called these things donuts!” He defends himself because of course, Casey Jones is too prideful to admit that he’s wrong sometimes. Leonardo chuckled, mocking his husband affectionately. “Fool.” He muttered, though it didn’t take too long until Casey puffs his cheeks to show that he’s angry. This only amused the turtle more, “Come on, Jones! Not my fault that you don’t know!” Some laughter can be heard before both of them settled down to eat the rice balls together while watching Space Heroes.
Night, it’s a date night— as a certain Jones decided. Casey starts texting April, asking her if she’s free for double dates.
Caseyxnardo: “OI maam, are you free 2nite for like a double date”
SpringONeil: “a what”
Caseyxnardo: “a double date, basically we take our turtles out and hang out together!”
SpringONeil: “hol up lemme search the web rq”
SpringONeil: “GOOD IDEA where do we go tho”
Caseyxnardo: “hows Donnie”
SpringONeil: “introverted”
Caseyxnardo: “my Leo is also introverted too”
Caseyxnardo: “how about we take them both to a cafe”
SpringONeil: “yk the deal, old man”
Caseyxnardo: “IM BLOCKIN YOU”
As they finished texting, Casey starts doing a quick shower then dresses up in a black suit. He calls Leonardo out to change, too, for their double date. Even though the turtle doesn’t understand, but it seemed that his husband is eager to be somewhere with the… double date thing. Eventually, both of them dressed up properly. Leonardo wears a simple black suit with an ocean-themed cavat. Casey later takes out his motorcycle then hops on the vehicle— following after him is his turtle. They starts driving to the café that April recommended.
Arrived, Casey and Leonardo parked the motorcycle to a spot safe before walking in the building. April immediately recognised them then waved her hand as a signal, the man appoarches while holding his turtle’s hand. The pair sat down next to each other, opposing April and Donatello’s direction. “So, i got you some chocolate milkshake, Leo gets his cream soda. Don’t worry, it’s good!” April starts the conversation first. She wears a really pretty burgundy dress tonight, it was probably picked by Donatello or something. Leonardo nodded in approval then looks at Donatello, “Donnie.” A beat, Donatello acknowledged, “How is your marriage with Mrs. O’Neil?” He asked, seemed happy for his brother. “Absolute perfection.” The purple-masked turtle replied. Casey chuckled, “You get my girl, i get your brother. Good deal!” He simply poked fun at the other turtle. The date is pretty peaceful, they’re just talking, laughing, like how they used to do when they were teenagers. These memories are too precious to not keep.
The night falls fast,
Casey and Leonardo went home together. They starts changing to more comfortable clothes then laid on their bed together, Casey stretched before wrapping an arm around Leonardo’s waist. “Any poems written today?” He asked. “Oh yes, yes!” Leonardo blushed as he spoke. He immediately reaches out for the paper on their table then looks at it, he decided to read it out.
“From the start,
I knew that
You were mine
From the first day
I was nervous
That you didn’t like me
Reciprocating
A process of pain
Valentine’s Syndrome,
The only day
I get to say
“I love you”
So so much.”
He finished reading then slams himself onto Casey’s chest, “My skills degraded..” Leonardo complained, Casey simply chuckled. He didn’t believe any of that just came out of his partner’s mouth, the poems are now more direct with its meaning, that’s what he gets here. “Let’s just sleep now, my love.” Casey gave Leonardo a kiss before dozing off. The turtle simply nodded, then falls along.