On the Other Side [Len x Oliver Fanfiction]

Chapter 4 - Merchandise of Embarrassment

~Len's POV~

Today a kid came into shop while I was working. He reminded me so much of Oliver, the main character of my favorite anime.

...Nah, I'm joking. I don't work. Oh well.

I glanced around the room. No one was here. The perfect time to watch the new episode of The Idolization of Oliver. I happily switched the TV on and began watching.

"Ah!" I gasped softly when it started. Sure, I was a bit happy when Oliver said he wasn't going to date SeeU. I didn't have a good feeling about her.... Eh, whatever.

About a half hour later, the episode was over. Still, no one had come home. I got bored. Fast.

I sighed heavily, hanging my head low. But, I knew now would be a better time than when anyone was home. I jumped up and hurried into my room, closing the door behind me. I took a moment to listen before moving around and getting something from my closet.

"Jeez, if anyone knew about this is probably be laughed at forever...." I mumbled softly, rolling into bed and hugging a pillow to my chest, using it to pretend to be the 'big spoon' as people call it.

I bet you all see where this is going now, don't you? Well, you're absolutely correct. I had a body pillow of the main character from The Idolization of Oliver, Oliver.

I blushed, still embarrassed that I had bought the thing in the first place. Luckily, I had ordered it online, so no one had to know I was maybe, just a bit gay. Or a man at all.

I nuzzled into the back of the pillow, not exactly wanting to move, but not wanting to be seen like this anyway. I yawned softly, gazing down at the printed image on the pillowcase. He really was adorable....

Before I knew it, my eyes shut for what felt like a mere second before the door to my room swung open and I snapped my eyes open.

"Len what—?" Rin stood in the doorway, gazing at me in confusion and a bit of disgust. "Is that the kid from that anime...?" She was hesitant to ask the question.

I froze out of shock and I felt my face heat up with embarrassment. For a moment, I just sat there, not moving or saying anything. After what felt like forever, I forced out a, "Um, n-no...?" What made the whole situation worse, was that I had my arms around where Oliver's waist was on the pillow pulled against my chest. It was awkward for Rin as much as it was for me, trust me.

The edge of Rin's mouth twitched slightly as if she saw right through me before she gave an awkward laugh and mumbled, "S-sorry for the disturbance...." And slowly shut the door behind her.

My face was still red as I tried processing the situation. When it had finally drilled its way into my head, I jumped up and shoved the pillow back in my closet before slamming it shut. No one else has to know...! She better not tell anyone about it—!

I slammed my bedroom door open and stumbled out, panting as I ran after Rin. Wherever she had ran off to, she better had not spread around weird rumors! Even if they just happened to be true—!

"Ah." Rin turned back to look at me. I hadn't run much but my hair was already messed up and I had a few drops of sweat on my forehead. Mostly out of worry though.

"You didn't...." I started to say something, but I quickly rearranged the sentence. "You won't...tell anyone, right...?"

"Pfft...." I heard a small giggle escape from her lips. I glared at her as she waved a hand at me. "No, that's your...weird...business." I didn't feel confident that she would keep that statement true. Especially because of the fact that she called it 'weird'.

"Right...." I huffed softly, blushing lightly as I turned my gaze away from her and to the floor. I was still embarrassed, even if she didn't think it was such a big deal. To me, it was a huge deal! I'm just a bit relieved that she won't do anything....

I stood there for a moment, quiet as Rin did whatever she was doing. I wasn't paying attention to her much right now, but I'm pretty sure she was making food of some sort. Smelled...okay.

"I'm making dinner, so when everyone else gets here it'll be done," Rin informed me. Strange. It's like she knew what I was thinking. Again.

"Ah, alright." I nodded slightly, sighing. I still felt uneasy about the whole 'found-cuddling-an-anime-printed-pillow' thing, but I tried to ignore it as much as I could.

"I'm going to go watch some TV then." Rin nodded and I headed out of the kitchen to watch the television before most people came back.

By that time, Rin announced that the food was done. We were having curry. It smelled pretty good for her cooking. I snickered softly at my own thought.

"Thanks for the food!" Miku shouted cheerfully as she didn't hesitant to dig in. A few people followed, not being as enthusiastic as her, and then we were all eating together and making conversation.

I kept glancing at Rin, trying to listen in on her conversations to make sure she wasn't saying anything, but all she did was glare at me and roll her eyes as if saying, "I'm not gonna say anything, dummy." I still didn't believe her.

"Len? Are you listening?" Gakupo waved a hand in front of my face and gave me a concerned look. "You seem a bit out of it."

"Nah," I insisted, "I'm fine. Just a bit tired is all." I sent another glance towards Rin before huffing softly.

I had finished up my food first, and stood up to take it to the sink to wash off. Everyone else stayed back for a while to talk for a while longer. After I cleaned my plate off and put it in the dishwasher, I walked back over to the table. "I'm going to bed early. See ya guys."

Almost everyone gave me a nod or waved, but Rin just giggled softly, grinning like an idiot. I sent a glare her way before heading into my room.

I've made mistakes before, but maybe this was one I wouldn't regret...?

Who am I kidding, I'm going to die, aren't I?