Just as feared, perhaps because Olivia was trembling nervously under the covers, making the blanket shake visibly. Or maybe the unusual bulge raised suspicion. Anyway, Roni, the chubby roommate, rubbed his chin curiously and stared hard at Gawain’s bed, asking a deadly question.
“Ahh… this? No, nothing at all…”
Gawain took a few deep breaths, trying to keep his voice from sounding too panicked. But Roni still sensed something off. After a moment, he stepped closer to Gawain’s bed, frowning as he spoke:
“That doesn’t seem right… Why does it look like something’s moving under your blanket?”
“Ahh… cough, this… this thing…”
Seeing the secret was about to blow, Gawain quickly coughed twice. He stepped forward, blocking Roni’s view, and reached back to gently pat the bedding behind him.
“Ooh~”
A soft whimper escaped from under the covers. Inside, Olivia clapped a hand over her butt in disbelief, her face instantly flushing crimson.
*What… what is this guy doing?!*
“Ah… cough, sorry Roni. Actually… tonight’s so cold, I brought a stray kitten into the dorm. I hid it under my blanket to avoid the teachers. Don’t worry—it won’t climb onto your bed. I’ll let it go tomorrow~”
As he spoke, Gawain patted the bedding again, signaling the girl to play along. The blue-haired loli froze for a few seconds, then finally got it: he wanted her to meow to fool Roni…
*Ugh, but… meowing like a cat? So… so embarrassing…*
*Ahhh, whatever! Emergency time—I absolutely can’t be found!* Olivia had no choice. She secretly puckered her lips under the covers, then…
“Meow~ Meow~~—!”
Her rushed meows sounded strangely seductive… even alluring? Gawain and Roni outside the covers shivered. After a pause, Roni nodded in belief and grinned at Gawain:
“This seems like a little female cat? She meows so hotly—could she be in heat? Uh, cats in heat meow fiercely… and shed a lot. Keep her in your bedding, and you’ll need new sheets and duvet cover tomorrow~ or you’ll get fleas.”
“No, she won’t meow much. Just sleep. This kitten’s very well-behaved, yeah… I’ll tidy the bed tomorrow.” Gawain hurriedly brushed it off. Roni nodded, turned, climbed onto his own bed, and fell asleep instantly.
After a while, hearing Roni’s snores, Gawain and Olivia under the covers finally relaxed. But before the girl could recover, another shock hit: Gawain… he, he got in!
*Oh… into the bedding, cough… but this is still totally wrong, uh…*
*W-what’s happening? I just lay down on my bed, closed my eyes, and woke up in a man’s bed? This, this, this…*
“I’m not dreaming, right… huff~ you, pinch me!”
Olivia muttered to herself. Gawain listened, nodded, and slowly reached out in the dark. Then… he pinched the soft “little belly”…
“Squeak~”
A tingling sensation shot from her chest through her whole body. She couldn’t stop a soft moan, just like when spanked earlier. Uncontrollably, she showed a flustered, shy expression before the Foolish Hero.
After a moment, seeing Gawain’s awkward face, Olivia’s eyes widened—she realized her slip. Her cheeks burned hot. She shouted angrily:
“What the hell are you touching?!”
“Cough, I thought it was your stomach, senior…”
“I’m not short enough to be a body pillow doll! Aaaaah… damn it, this isn’t a dream…”
Olivia glared at Gawain, teeth gritted. After a pause, she snorted coldly and said:
“Enough—no excuses, pervert! I warn you: explain everything right now. If you can’t make sense of it, I’ll run out and wake the whole dorm. They’ll drag you to the Judicial Bureau! Hmph… don’t blame me for framing you~”
“Eh? No, no, no… senior, I… maybe I’ve no right to say this, but… I came to rescue you from the wedding! I know you don’t want to marry that noble old man—you’re just threatened by your family. So I’ll take you away and protect you! Tomorrow, I’ll send you to senior Natasha’s house. Don’t fear—you’ll be free!”
Gawain spoke firmly, his tone hopeful, as if expecting her to be moved. But Olivia only twitched her lips and asked doubtfully:
“Na… Natasha? Rescue from wedding? No… start from the beginning—what exactly happened!”
…
The scene shifts back a few days. After Olivia persuaded Gawain to leave outside the inn, he rushed back to school and found Natasha.
The blonde beauty looked surprised. But recalling Olivia’s earlier instructions, Natasha only nodded politely at Gawain and said:
“Junior Gawain, right? Sorry about yesterday, haha… Here for Olivia? She’s not in my class. And… well, she seems to have a crush on you, so she’s too shy to meet. Ah, no—she’s just busy. Want to thank her? I’ll pass it on~”
“Crush… uh, no! Senior Natasha, I came to ask something. I just met senior Olivia—she told me… she’s marrying a stranger. I’m worried, so I asked about her…” Gawain waved his hands urgently.
“Eh? Eh? Eh?” Natasha froze, a bad feeling rising. “I’m not sure… but An-chan borrowed lots of money today. No wonder! She’s in trouble. Wait—I’ll ask around at home tonight!”
Days later, after investigating Olivia’s family, Natasha pulled Gawain aside after school. She pulled out a map, speaking anxiously:
“I found out. An-chan’s aunt is forcing her to marry an old earl! The wedding’s almost here. An-chan skipped school again, and I can’t get family help… Junior Gawain, tonight you must sneak into her house and bring her out! No time—her place might be guarded by nobles. Get her to safety first. Tomorrow at school, I’ll hide her at my place!”
“I understand—!”
…
“You understand my ass! I’ve already called off the engagement—called it off—!”
