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Michelangelo (or mikey) was scared to come out to his brothers.
It's not that he doesn't think they'll accept him, or well it is- he knows they love him and will always love him no matter what. But he just, he doesn't know how they'll react.
What if they scream? Or yell? Or just get really mad at him or just, ignore him? What if they make more jokes about him because of it?
He's terrified because he wants his older brothers approval so much. Honestly he doesn't know what he'll do if Leo looked at him with his disappointed eyes, or if Raph beats him up and never talks to him again! Or bro! What if Donnie calls him a freak for liking boys!
He knows it's irrational, his brothers wouldn't be that harsh- he thinks? Mikey likes to believe that they'll at worst just laugh at him or something, because he really really needs that little bit of hope.
God, when is Casey getting here?
Oh yeah, Casey! That's Mikey's boyfriend, of like… two months now? They've been keeping it on the downlow because well- Mikey hadn't came out.
If they found out he was dating him Raph and Donnie would probably be thrilled, he likes to think. Because Raph and Casey get along really well, and Donnie and Casey have been too. Plus it would make room for Donnie and April… (Donnie's weird onesided crush still weirds Mikey out to some degree, but it's his brother so he doesn't judge too harshly!)
Maybe Leo wouldn't mind it either- Mikey doesn't know if Leo and Casey get along. He doesn't see them hang out one on one at all. Leo's all- freaky, constantly meditating in his freetime and stuff.
The youngest turtle really hopes his brothers are okay with the Lbgta….how was it spelt again? Mikey blanked looking around at his brothers. Oh yeah he just zoned out while he was about to tell his brothers about him being gay.
"Shell for brains! Earth to Mikey?" Raph called out for him, in return Mikey snapped his head up. "Shiiii- I mean, um- sorry bros I zoned out again.. give me a second- I'm still waiting for Casey."
Leo quirked up a eyebrow at him, "are you two trying to play a prank on us?" Mikey quickly shook his head. "Nah brah I'm being completely serious right now me and Casey have something to announce- well.. mostly me but also casey.." he muttered the last part out. He was antsy, where was Casey?
Crash
Oh thank the pizza lord above. There's Casey.
"yo! sorry I'm late mikester, my dad kept buggin me 'bout my grades. Apparently 'd's aren't good enough!" The scrawny teen stumbled and nearly tripped over himself while rushing over to the kitchen to Mikey. A grin flashed across the shortest turtles face when he saw him, quickly swallowing it down because crap he has to come out to his family now.
The worrying was obviously clear to Casey since the greasy haired teen rest a hand on the back of Mikey's shell, showing a bit of comfort without being lovey dovey. He really appreciated it.
Mikey looked back at his brothers and gulped, fidgeting where he stood. How does he even do this dude?
"So uhh.." he cleared his throat and pushed his hands down to his side. "You guys have to promise not to be upset or at least promise not to yell at me, okay?" Mikey pleaded. Raph Donnie and Leo's faces all quickly changed to a mix of concern and annoyance.
Donnie narrowed his eyes at his younger brother, making him shrink into himself a little bit. "You're sure you didn't do something you weren't supposed to?" The 2nd youngest questioned. Mikey nodded fast, making himself a little dizzy.
"I promise bro! I mean.." unless being gay is something he's not supposed to do? Casey nudged him with his foot, trying to hurry him alone. His human boyfriend had no worries with the whole coming out thing, he never really came out though. He just started calling guys hot around the dudes and no one batted an eye.
Back on topic, focus Mikey!
Raph tapped his fingers on the counter impatiently, already pissed off he was wasting so much time. "Here it goes-" Mikey cringed and blurted out "Ilikeboys! Andigetifyouguysaremadbutpleasewaittobeupsetuntilimgone-"
The room went quiet. Mikey felt like he was already on the verge of tears and anxiety was through the roof.
He hates silence.
"Oh…. Mikey it's okay don't cry." Leo was the first to respond, getting up from his chair and hugging his little brother.
The tears that had already escaped multiplied in seconds and he held onto Leo for dear life. This isn't what he expected, this is so much better. Of course his big brother wasn't mad. Leo wouldn't get mad at something like this, he's Leo. Why did he even doubt his eldest brother?
Raph was the next to join in on the hug, "of course it's okay Mikey- if anyone has a problem with it I'll beat them to a pulp!" The red clad turtle proclaimed and squeezed both of his turtle brothers.
Why would Raph be mad? Mikey knew Raph! Raph would do anything for him, why would he scream and yell at him? He's the best big brother ever… why did he even doubt him?
Donnie was the last to the hug, wrapping his lanky arms around all of his brothers. He always did think Donnie was a little freaky for his height, maybe that was jealous though. He's really short. "We're not mad at all Mikey, You're our little brother! We'd accept you if you were a frog."
Mikey choked on a sob and smiled widely. Giggling a little bit. Why did he doubt his big brothers? They're awesome! They love him for who he is. They're the best brothers anyone could ever ask for and yet he really did think they could possibly hate them.
"Man I must be the worst bro ever, I thought you guys would hate me!" The youngest sniffled, smiling softly.
Leo frowned and moved to wipe tears from his freckled face. "No you're not, you're the best baby brother ever." The eldest stated matter-of-factly. "Yeah, even if you are annoying most of the time!" Raph chimed in rubbing Mikey's head affectionately.
Donnie nodded and smiled. "What they said... I still need to know, why did we have to wait until Jones showed up though?" The genius turtle gazed over at the human questionably.
"Oh!" Mikey beamed. Moving out of his big brother's hold, he went to stand next to Casey. "Casey is my boyfriend!" The turtle gestured to the taller one.
The room again filled with quietness, it was like his brothers were having a silent conversation with their eyes or something! The next thing he knew he was being lifted and thrown over Leo's shoulder and carried off.
He squirmed and tried to escape with no avail. Listening and turning his head so he could watch the scene playing out in the kitchen.
"Why you- I atta knock out the rest of your teeth! What have you been doing to my little brother!" Raph poked Casey in the chest backing him into the counter. Donnie was glaring straight at the black haired teen. "Is this why you moved on from April so quickly? You've been taking advantage of Mikey?!" Casey sputters and denies everything "no! You all are practically the same age and me and him haven't done anything like that ya creeps! I swear!"
It was… kinda funny to see his brothers so protective. And a little bit funnier to see Casey all flustered and bamboozled.
Would've been totally more rad and funny if Leo wasn't muttering that's under his breath to him while carrying him to his room.
"You are grounded for life! No t-phone or video games- who do you think you are dating someone?! You're too young!" Leo sounded like an angry father and all Mikey could do was angrily pout at him.
"I'm not a kid Leo! I'm basically the same age as you all! Plus bro! You're not my dad!" Mikey whined and thrashed trying to get out of Leo's hold. "You're two months younger! That's plenty a difference! Too young to have a boyfriend! Especially Casey Jones! He's a bad influence-"
Leo opened his door and sat Mikey on the bed. The eldest turtle held out his hand, waiting. "I'm not giving you my t-phone! This is totally not fair bro! We've been dating for two whole months and you guys-"
"TWO MONTHS?!" Leo shrieked.
Okay, now he sounds like a mom.
"Mikey! You know not to keep secrets, especially not stuff like this-" "I kept it because look at how you're reacting Leo! I'm 16! I can have a boyfriend!"
"You're too young and that is final! Now hand over the t-phone or I'm taking away tv and comics too." Leo looked serious.
This was so totally unfair!
He handed over his t-phone begrudgingly and crossed his arms.
"You suck!" Mikey stuck out his tongue and blew a raspberry.
"I'm only doing this because I'm your big brother Mikey, you don't get it because you don't have a little brother but if you did you would do the same thing." The leader sighed and pocketed the phone.
Leo was right, he doesn't get it. It's stupid and dumb and this sucks.
He wishes he'd just stay in the closet at this point.
Mikey heard Casey yelp and had to fight himself not to get up and get himself into more trouble. Leo quickly left and shut the door behind him, leaving Mikey to glare at the spot his big brother was just at.
The orange coded turtle knew by later if he used his puppy dog eyes he could get Leo to slip up and give him his t-phone back but it didn't change the fact that he was mad right now.
Stupid big brothers. Stupid coming out.
He doesn't even get what Donnie meant by 'taking advantage ' of him. It's not like Casey is an enemy or anything. He doesn't get the big deal.
Whatever, guess he'll just sulk and read comics until Leo calms his tits.