UNLESS [Onceler X Reader]

~~Rivers~~

Once static enough, you placed both bears Oncelers chest. It shocked his whole body as he sprung his torso up

His eyes wide as he suddenly grabbed your shoulders. You froze, not knowing what to do in that moment

The Onceler realizes what he's doing as he let's go of you and touches his body, like he was making sure he was still in one piece

He then starts laughing

You didn't know what was funny, but he starts laughing

Onceler: I was going into the light! And then you pulled me back! And I'm alive!

Without warning, he pulls you in and hugs you tightly. His whole chest against yours. Him gripping at your back

Onceler: You saved my life!

You suddenly felt a big wave of guilt, knowing that Onceler wouldn't have even been in this situation to begin with if you hadn't put his bead in the river

You chuckle nervously

Y/N: Yeah... I did... I-It's not a big deal though...

Onceler holds your shoulders as he pulls away from the hug, his smiling face of relief, centimetres from yours

Onceler: What are you talking about!? It is a big deal! I almost went down that waterfall!

He hugs you again, pulling your head under his chin, in his warm embrace. One hand on your head, and the other around your back

You didn't know what to do or how to react as he held you so close, your warm face from awkwardness

The hug didn't last very long though

Onceler: Wait... On my bed...

He pulls away from the hug still holding your shoulders. His smile fading away as he looks at you with a raised brow

Onceler: How did my bed get in the river?

You look up to him with nervous eyes

Y/N: U-Um... About that...

Onceler: Yes...?

He looks to you with furrowed brows waiting for your answer

You speak in a nervous tone

Y/N: I... Was the one who put your bed in the river...

With the same furrowed brows, he let's go of you. He stands up making the same face, in shock and disbelief

You stand up, and face him. Trying to reason with him

Y/N: I didn't mean to hurt you! I just wanted you to safely float away!

He doesn't respond as he looks at you with discontent. He turns away and faces his back towards you, refusing to meet your gaze any longer

You stand up behind him, your brows now furrowing at him

Y/N: Listen, okay? Everyone here needs the trees to live! And you're chopping it down without even thinking about the lives you could affect! I was only trying to save the forest and these creatures. I didn't want to purposely hurt you. So doing this was the only thing I could think of if you were gonna chop down more of the trees

Onceler turns around, seeing the desperation in your eyes, his expression changes slightly

Y/N: So you see? We've got a problem

He looks to you. He sees the haunting desperation in your eyes. Your vulnerability of what the trees meant to you and the creatures

A sense of empathy fill his heart. For this poor person standing in front of him. You both lock eyes, and he senses a silent gesture of understanding for you

He sighs, then he smiles

Onceler: Okay. I hereby swear that I will never chop down another tree again

He puts his one hand on his chest and the other hand up, almost as if to make an oath

He smiles at you, his smile showing genuineness and truth

Onceler: I promise

You smile back at him

Y/N: Thank you. But, do know, I will be keeping my eye on you

Onceler shrugs as he keeps smiling

Onceler: That's fine by me! Now, I got a big day tomorrow, and I need to get some sleep

He pats your head and you stood there frozen as he did this

You the watch him walk off, your eyes still wide from that encounter

But then, Onceler turns back around again, his face straight, his brows low as he walks the opposite way

Onceler: As soon as I find my bed

You raise an eyebrow

Y/N: Find your bed?

He stops mid-walk and turns back to you

Onceler: Well, yes. How else am I supposed to sleep?

Y/N: Well, I doubt you'll "find it". It went down this massive waterfall, it's probably broken into pieces

Onceler sighs and pinches his nose with one hand in annoyance

Onceler: Well? What do you suggest I do then?

Y/N: Go to town, get a bed there

Onceler looks surprised by this new information

Onceler: There's a town?!

Y/N: Yeah, it's just a few hills away. Didn't you know?

Onceler: No, but that's great! If there's people, then there's sales

Oncelers eyes lighten up. You, on the other hand, didn't know in the slightest what he was talking about

A big smile forming on his face, he looks back to you

Onceler: Take me there!

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