~Oliver's POV~

Gah! I can't believe I ran away crying like that.... And now I'm on my way to meet Len to tell him how I feel...! How am I going to even do this?! Do I just tell him straight-up? Wait no, I have to tell him gay-up. Haha.... Shut up.

Aaaah! I can see him. He's waving at me like this isn't a problem! Doesn't he understand?! Well, probably not, but still....

I stiffened my back a bit as I walked, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves, even though I knew that my face was already blood red.

When I finally reached the cherry blossom tree, I stood opposite of Len and clenched my fists tightly at my side. I didn't know how to start anything, so I just waited for him to start a conversation of some sort. Even though he's probably going to ask what I wanted to tell him anyway....

"Oliver. What did you want to tell me yesterday?" Knew it. Len tilted his head slightly, his arms crossed. He looked really mature.

I bit nervously at my lip, struggling to get the words out. "W-w-well, y-you see.... U-u-um.... I-it's k-k-kinda...." I poked my two pointer fingers together, looking down as I tried to find the words.

Len placed a hand on my shoulder, making me flinch and halt my speaking. "Oliver, it's okay." He smiled at me as if he understood what I was trying to say. Did he understand?! Agh, that's even worse than me telling him! Did he know the whole time?! This is bad!

"E-eh...?" I looked up at him, my face dark red out of nervousness and embarrassment.

"It's okay," Len repeated. "Just tell me whenever you're ready." Oh, thank god he didn't understand. Sometimes I think this guy is too dense....

"O-oh...." I bit at my lip again, nodding slightly. "R-right...." I inhaled deeply to calm myself down, clenching my fists tighter. "Okay...." I mumbled to myself, making sure that it was quiet enough that Len didn't hear.

"T-the thing i-is...." I started, folding my hands together and twiddling my thumbs, "I...." I inhaled, blushing harshly as I quickly blurted out, "I-I like you...!" After saying that, I was so embarrassed that I placed my hands over my face and ran away. It's not my fault I'm a wuss, okay?

I ran away, but I didn't run back to the house. I ran all the way to my recording studio where Meiko and I work. Once I got there, I hid in the recording booth since it blocked the outside sounds. I think the workers were surprised to see me there today when I passed them in the hall. I didn't have anything scheduled today, so that's probably why.

I slumped down against the wall in the booth and kept my hands over my face. I can't believe I told him.... He's probably disgusted with me now. Who would like to be told by another guy that they like you? Well, unless you're gay, probably no one. It'd be gross, wouldn't it...? Yeah.... He probably hates me now....

I sighed, removing my hands from my face and instead moving them to hold my knees to my chest. I let out a small, humorless laugh. "He hates me...." I mumbled, looking over at the door I had locked behind me when I hid here. No one can get in.... That's good, at least.

"Oliver, what are you doing?" I flinched when I heard a voice I knew very well.

"Meiko?!" I stood up and looked through the glass. She had most likely been informed by the other workers that I was here and came to get me.... Well too bad for her. I'm not leaving.

"Oliver, why are you locked inside the recording booth?" Meiko was speaking through the microphone that could allow the supervisor to make comments on the singing. It was kind of annoying since the small room echoed a bit....

"I...." I was going to lie, but then I just sighed. "I'm embarrassed. I ran away and ended up here." I crossed my arms. It's none of her business anyway. Why does she even care?

"Why are you embarrassed? Tell me." So bossy! I can't just tell you everything, you know! Some things have to be kept personal!

"W-well...." No use hiding things from her, I guess.... "I told my crush how I felt...." I mumbled quietly.

"You did? Good for you. But how are you supposed to get an answer if you're locked up in here, hiding of embarrassment? You can't hide for long, Oliver. You'll have to come out sometime." Meiko gave me a serious look. She wasn't wrong.... But I'm just too embarrassed and nervous! And don't mention, scared!

I nodded, giving in. It's no use fighting with Meiko. She'll just end up winning anyway. "I...I'm sorry, Meiko." I moved over to unlock the door, stepping out and walking over to her, hanging my head in apology.

Meiko sighed. "It's alright." She patted my head. "Now get back there before you regret it." She smiled kindly at me, nodding her head in the direction of the door leaving the studio.

I nodded, quickly thanking Meiko before running out and back to find Len. It wasn't hard to find him, since he was still back at the cherry blossom tree, pacing. He jumped when I walked over to him.

"L-L-Len...?" I asked quietly, still embarrassed.

"O-Oliver...!" He flinched slightly, turning toward me. His face was dark red. I was kinda shocked at that.

"I-I'm sorry for running off like that...." I mumbled nervously. "I was just...embarrassed, you know?" I smiled awkwardly, holding my hands behind my back and rocking on my feet a bit. I could've sworn I heard him mumble something about me 'being such a child'.

"R-right. I understand." Len smiled awkwardly as well, and for a moment we just stood there, smiling in awkward silence.

"So...?" I asked quietly, using my bangs to hide my eyes as I looked down.

"Huh?" Len seemed slightly confused. He flinched. "O-oh! W-well...." He sighed, wrapping his arms around me in a hug. "Me too...." He whispered to me, placing a soft kiss on the top of my head. I'm surprised I didn't explode right then and there.

My whole body heated up, and I could feel my face burning hotter than before. But I wasn't as embarrassed as I was before. I felt a warm and cozy feeling in my chest and hugged Len back.

Thanks Meiko.