Oliver Ripley

Oliver Ripley is one of the characters of the FanFic "Glee: A Brand New Year". He's Flymypretties' character. He's portrayed by Ryan Cartwright.

Background History
Ollie was born in Dayton, Ohio. He was brought up almost single-handedly by his mother (Heather), who suffered from control issues. He is very close to his older sister (Leanne). Their father (Andrew) is a Lieutenant General in the army, and the family constantly lives on edge, worried that the next time they hear from Afghanistan could be about Andrew's death. As a very close-knit family, Ollie learnt similar behaviours to Heather, developing OCD and a form of mysophobia. His fear of germs and constant need for control are almost paralysing and affect his daily life. Nonetheless, he prefers to try and deal with his issues alone. Recognising his condition, he has been taking anti-anxiety medication for several years and sees a therapist to try to improve. He is incapable of doing sports due to his fear, something which he was bullied for in his old school, to the point of violence. This escalated when his condition was revealed, and Ollie saw himself as a freak. McKinley and Lima are a fresh start for him. He wants to keep his condition quiet and go under the radar, avoiding being singled out. None of his friends know about it yet, and that's how he wants to keep it. Through glee, orchestra AV club and debate, he is gaining in confidence.

Personality
A compulsive worrier, Ollie is indecisive to the point of paralysis. He is nervy and easily agitated, like a rabbit or a deer caught in the headlights. He doesn't trust easily, but is very loyal to his close friends and family. He has a knack for offering good advice and is an excellent listener, as well as being extremely determined. He is a very private person, doesn't like to talk about himself, and doesn't like people prying into his problems. Nonetheless, he is one of the most mild-mannered people you could ever meet.

Solos

 * 21 Guns by Green Day with the cast of American Idiot.