On the Other Side [Len x Oliver Fanfiction]

Chapter 13 - Captivating Kiss of Cognizance

~Oliver's POV~

I flinched when I saw the bottle land on me. I had to kiss Len...?

I glanced up at Len, who looked back at me. His stare made me blush harshly and I quickly looked away.

"Kiss and get it over with," Mikuo mumbled, rolling his eyes at my awkwardness.

I flinched again, trembling with fear. It took a lot of courage for me to even just glance over at Kaito, whose aura had changed completely into rage as he 'smiled' at me. He seemed to be daring me to kiss Len like it was some sort of a threat.

I glanced over at Len for less than a second, and I could tell he was just as concerned about this as I was. For some reason, that hurt me a bit....

"U-um," I started, looking down at my lap as I poked my fingers together, "s-shouldn't we j-just g-get it over with...?" I looked up at Len with an awkward smile, as I laughed just as awkwardly.

Len looked away and blushed. "Right...." He hesitantly scooted a bit closer to me. As he placed his hands on my shoulders, I felt a sharp shiver go down my spine. Something about Len made me comply to almost anything he said or did. It was a bit cliché if we're being honest here.

We both gulped. It made me a bit reassured knowing that he was just as embarrassed and awkward about this as I was. He looked into my eyes with a hint of reluctance, and I shut my eyes.

The next moment, I felt completely engulfed in a sweet sensation. My lips felt as if they had been given some sort of candy, and were desperately holding back from devouring it all up.

My hands twitched slightly, wanting to do something other than just be hanging at my side at that moment, but I wouldn't let them move. If I had done anything rash, I would probably have to leave. And why ruin a chance to sleep with my 'fictional' crush?

The moment didn't last long however, and Len pulled away. His face was crimson red and he pulled his arm up to cover his lips. He looked as if he could exploit at any minute.

"T-there.... M-Meito, your turn...." He stumbled around the words, trying to fix the stutter that he had, but ended up failing anyway.

For the rest of the night, Len avoided eye contact with me. Even though he ended up having to kiss a few other people, he was being completely normal with them after. He didn't even hesitate as much as he did with me! What a jerk!

Did he hate me? Ugh, he hates me, doesn't he?! Jeez, if he just wanted to use me for something that I have no idea what it would be, this was definitely not the way to go about it! Making me think stupid things! Idiot!

I pursed my lips in anger and I held a faint glare at Len for a moment before crossing my arms and trying to make it look as casual as I could. Luckily, no one seemed to notice my angered actions.

Either they didn't care, or they were too busy making out with each other to notice. Hint: it's both.

I looked up at Kaito, who had an intent glare held on the bottle. It wasn't even his turn, but it seemed as if he was willing it to move.

"Kaito...?" I asked hesitantly, knowing well that he didn't like me already. I didn't really care though.

Kaito flinched violently, turning to glare at me. "What?" He asked angrily, narrowing his eyes.

"W-well," I stuttered, a bit shaken by his tone, "I was w-wondering why you were staring s-so intently a-at the bottle...." I knew for certain what he was trying to do; it wasn't hard to tell after what he had said to me before.

"That's none of your business, kid," He spat, turning away from me and propping his elbows on his thighs.

I shrugged. I already knew, so what's the point in pestering him anymore than I had to?

The game dragged on for longer than most of us had expected. The primary reason was pointed in bright lights toward Kaito, but maybe I was the only one who saw that...?

"Well, what now?" Gakupo asked, leaning back while using the palm of his hand to keep him from falling over completely.

"One more round?" Kaito asked impatiently. I stifled a small chuckle at how desperate he was.

"No, this is getting boring," Mikuo remarked, leaning against Luki's side.

"Well then what does everyone want to do?" Len asked, looking bored.

Rinto snuck his arm around Len's shoulders, and I could see the exact moment Kaito's expression broke. "What about Truth or Dare?"

"Hah, you mean 'Interrogation or Embarrassment', right?" Luki snickered softly, nudging Mikuo a bit as he laughed.

"Very funny, Luki." Rinto stuck his tongue out angrily at Luki, who just replied by pulling his eyelid down slightly in a mocking manner.

"So...no other ideas...?" Len glanced around desperately, knowing that Rinto would most likely try and use a dare against him, or maybe even a truth....

A bunch of mumbles came up, signaling that no one had any other ideas.

I glanced over at Len, who looked a bit stressed. With Rinto clinging all over him like that, I could tell why he would be worried about a game like this. He's practically a 'first-love killer' if you think about it.

We all looked to Len with anticipation, awaiting his answer. It seemed a bit too cliché, but no one really cared at this point. All they really wanted was something entertaining.

Huh. Maybe a bit like you....

Sighing, Len raised his hand up in defeat. He pushed Rinto away from him, but he just happily went back to clinging onto Len. He gave a small glare towards the other, annoying blond before huffing again and turning back to face the rest of the group.

"I guess we're playing Truth or Dare, then."