The two of them were a mess of limbs, avoiding their injuries as they moved together in the alley where they almost died hours before.

“You’re always so passionate after a deadly battle.” Donnie observed, eyes closed blissfully, trying to catch his breath.

“It’s the fact that we survived.” Raph panted, leaning their foreheads together. “Being able to do this with you, especially when I could of lost ya…It makes me, feel more alive.”

“I understand.” Donnie tilted his head slightly, pulling Raph closer to catch his lips in an affectionate kiss. “You won’t ever lose me.”

“Promise?”

“I promise.”