Taming Otto

Extension of Trust

Your eyes slowly open, noticing that the sun has just barely risen, and only an ember glow peers through the buildings. Ugh, today is Monday isn't it? You go to stretch but you quickly realize you can't move. Otto is holding you so tightly against him, one arm around your waist and the other up underneath your neck, his hand in front of your face. You wiggle and squirm against him, trying to turn towards him.

He begins to stir, his arm slipping out from underneath you and his grip loosening, allowing you to turn into him. His arm remains slumped over your waist.

"Good morning my dear, how did you sleep?" Otto asks, his voice low and raspy.

You notice his eyebrows are turned in again, slanted with concern. Why is he so worried about how I slept?

"Well, I definitely don't remember falling asleep"

Otto, sleepily explains, "Shortly after the credits starting rolling you mumbled something to me and then fell asleep. It was quite adorable. I lifted you off the couch and carried you to bed. But umm... y/n.. are you feeling better now? doing better?"

You squint at him in confusion, "You mean my back? Or my head? I'm not quite sure what you're asking."

Extreme concern and shock take over Otto's face, as he fully opens his eyes, his voice returning to normal. "You mean... you don't remember?"

"Otto, you're scaring me... what are you talking about?"

"Oh my darling y/n.." he pushes your hair behind your ear, "You woke up in a panic last night, you couldn't breathe and you were violently shaking. I had to calm you back down by holding you tightly against me. You were clinging to me and grabbing me sobbing, 'Don't let him hurt me please..' I finally got you to calm down and go back to sleep after a while."

Your vision grows cloudy as tears form in the bottom of your eyes. "I'm sorry.. I.."

"No do not apologize! I'm just very surprised you don't remember this." Otto kisses your forehead, stopping your tears from falling. "Never apologize to me for things like that. You went through something so horrible, I want.. I need to help you."

Why don't I remember... what's wrong with me...

"Thank you.." you say, zoned out now thinking of the attack.

The arms click and whir to Otto, "Oh my.. I'm sorry! I didn't mean to remind you.. oh god I'm so sorry!" he profusely apologizes.

"It's fine.. I just.. umm.." You mumble, not sure how to think now that the thoughts are racing through your brain. The attack. The injuries. The trial. Oh god.. I have class today! No no no no I can't!

The arms resume their communicative clicks, "Hey shh it's okay come here" he scoots even closer to you, his forehead touching yours. "I've got you. Listen, we need to talk about today. As much as I do not want to leave you, I can't miss my class. The dean already has his eye on me. If I cancel, he'll surely check up on me. I do not want you attending class if you are not ready, but.. I feel like I'm failing you by leaving you here." I hate this! I can't be in more than one place and it's going to do nothing good for y/n! I have to keep her safe! She can't be alone but I can't stay! God dammit!!

"I may have an idea" you say slowly.

"Go ahead" he encourages.

"What if someone came over?"

"What?!"

"My best friend, bff/n, could come over."

"And you think I'd trust anyone with you right now?!" Otto says, his attitude towards you oddly out of character

"They're not just anyone Otto. They're my best friend. They've kept some of my darkest secrets for years. We grew up together. Don't you dare insinuate that they are untrustworthy" you snap back, irritated and offended.

Otto backs down, cowering into himself, devastated to have caused such a reaction from you. "I'm sorry my dear, you are right. That was out of line. I just can't... I can't trust someone so fast like that, especially when it comes to those I love. Y/n, I been given a second chance with you. I never thought I'd find love, get lucky in love again especially after all I've done. That being said, I need you safe. So if you say they mean that much, then I offer my extension of trust to them."

"I appreciate that and listen, I know we've had this talk before but I'm going to say it again. I am not going anywhere, not if I can help it. I know you are desperate to protect me but you can't do it alone, as least for now." You pull him into a kiss. "This will be a good thing, just until I'm... better" you stop, the realization of your grim reality hitting you in the face yet again. "I will get better right?"

Flo, the most motherly of the arms, whirs over to you upon Otto's request, handing you a tissue.

"Yes of course! I'll make sure of it. While we are on the topic, did you call the police yet?"

"No, I will call today, I swear"

"Okay my dear, I trust you. I need to get ready now." He plants his familiar loving kiss on your forehead and slides out of bed.

Your body falls onto the bed, where his body laid. You sigh, I feel so bad, all this time I've been enjoying our moments together but he is in constant worry about me... and maybe he's right to be?

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BFF/n: "omg hey! How did it go with your uncle?"

Y/n: listen, can you come meet up with me. I'll send you the address.

BFF/n: "uhhh okay? What's going on?"

Y/n: "it's really better explained in person just make sure no one follows you"

BFF/n: "y/n you are freaking me out what is happening"

Y/n: "I promise I'll explain everything once you get here"

BFF/n: "Are you safe right now?!"

Y/n: "Yes I'm safe where I am. Please just come over.

Bff/n: "okay. I'm on my way."

Y/n: "sounds good. Don't tell anyone where you are going okay? Promise?"

BFF/n: "yes yes I promise. I'll see you soon"

Okay, good so that's settled.

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Authors Note:
I deeply apologize for how long this took. This college semester is proving to be more difficult than I imagined. The plan moving forward is to do a part every Sunday. Once my one class ends in March I hope to move to doing 2 or 3 chapters a week. Thank you to those who have stuck around and continue to show their support. I love you all so much.

If you are craving more Otto content, I've been cosplaying over on my tiktok slightly_flawed

I'll see you all soon.