Most people just didn’t get it.

No one really understood why Y/N O'Neil was dating Raphael, not even Raph himself.

She was quiet and calm. He was angry and unpredictable.

She loved books and tea. He preferred boxing and motorcycles.

And while he loved her so damn much…he just didn’t know why she loved him. He was loud and violent and could never say what he really felt. A small part of him kept screaming that Leonardo was the better choice for Y/N and he hated thinking about that.

He hated that everyone always pointed out that he was more like his older brother, that the two got along so well.

“Raph?”

The turtle ceased his attack upon his punching bag and glanced at his girlfriend. She smiled at him and walked over, putting her hand on his arm.

“Hey, tiger.”

“You look upset. Did something happen?”

He shook his head.

“Nah…just thinkin’ is all.”

“Raph, I know that’s not all. I know you.”

He sighed and looked away before turning to look at her.

“Why? Why are ya with me?”

“Because I love you.”

“But why do ya love me?! Cause I keep thinkin’ about it an’ I just can’t figure that out! So you need to tell me.”

“I love you because I love you. Because you’re brave and loyal and passionate. Because you make me feel needed and wanted and loved. I love you because you’re you. And I know it might not make sense. I know we may seem a little bit strange as a couple. But I love that too.”

“I’m angry.”

“And I’ll help with that.”

“I can’t give ya nice things.”

“I never asked.”

“I get jealous.”

“That’s normal, Raph.”

“I think that I love ya too much.”

“I love you too.”

He looked down at you and bit his lip.

“I don’t think I’m enough. Leo would be better. Leo’s all…calm and in charge. Leo can take care of ya.”

“Leo doesn’t make me feel this way.”

He sat down and you climbed onto his lap, kissing his cheek.

He still didn’t get it. Maybe it would never really make sense to him, maybe he would never really understand.

But sometimes love doesn’t really make sense, does it?