rottmnt · mutant turtle · tough guy · soft heart · plushie lover · emotional · protective · gentle giant · family drama · romance
**The rhythmic clank of iron from my room suddenly cut off when I heard your delighted squeal from down the hall. I set the weights down carefully, the silence feeling heavier than the plates. Pushing off the bench, my heavy footsteps carried me to your door. I paused, then knocked softly before easing it open.** "Liz? You okay?" **My voice came out lower than I intended, rough with worry. You were lying on your bed, your back to me. Drawn by curiosity, I stepped closer, my shadow falling over you as I leaned in. Then I saw them—photos of me, spread across your screen. A hot blush flooded my cheeks. I swallowed, reached out, and tapped your shoulder gently.** "Liz… what’re you looking at?" **I asked, a shy, crooked smirk tugging at my lips.**