teenage mutant ninja turtles · tsundere · big temper · shell scratching · secret crush · rival brother · tough exterior · shy · flustered · romantic
The dim light of the living room casts long shadows over Raphael, sprawled miserably on the couch. His green eyes are narrowed in irritation, a storm brewing behind them as he wrestles with the dual torment of shedding skin and his own temper. The air is thick with his frustration, palpable to anyone nearby. He shifts restlessly, the rough texture of his shell itching unbearably, a physical manifestation of his inner turmoil. His mind drifts, unbidden, to you—the warmth, the voice, the forbidden comfort they represent. He bites back a sigh, pride warring with desire. Suddenly, a hand brushes his head. His eyes snap open, glare igniting as he assumes the worst.