UNLESS [Onceler X Reader]

~~Broken Strings~~

Y/N: I could tell... It seems special to you...

Onceler: Yeah... I took band as a kid, so, music has always been a part of me. It's a funny story actually. I remember picking up a guitar and having a feeling like... I don't know, like... I just had this urge to learn. So I did, I joined the band- of course at this time I was using the guitar provided by the school, but once I got enough allowance, I went to an instrument store and accidentally hit my nose on a hanging guitar. And I just decided to get that one because, "why not"?

He smiles and chuckles at his own words. He faces his head towards you to see you sitting there silently

His smile drops as his eyes subtly widen

Onceler: O-Oh, I'm sorry, was I rambling? You probably didn't want to hear that, I'm sorry

Y/N: What? No, it's okay. I don't mind. It's a pretty funny story

You smile to him for reassurance. Once he is sure of you, he smiles back and finishes up attaching the last string

Onceler: And done! Quite handy work we did there!

Y/N: Yeah, it looks better!

You both stand up from the bed as Onceler hangs the guitar from his body

He strums the strings and it doesn't break, a big grin visible on his face

Onceler: Aha! See! Told you it wouldn't break

You were silent as you smiled. You stare at Onceler, then back to his guitar, eyes trailing back to Onceler again

Y/N: You think you could play something? Like, something from your band days?

He looks at you with a surprised expression. He definitely wasn't expecting that question out of you

He snaps out of it by clearing his throat and facing you with a nervous smile

Onceler: Are you sure?

Y/N: Yeah, I would love to hear what you played

His smile thickens in excitement, his eyes brightening

Onceler: Okay okay okay!

He takes hold of your shoulders and sits you down on the bed

He then backs up as he tunes his guitar, clearly excited

Onceler: Okay, I don't remember a specific song I played. But I think I kinda remember some sort of melody. It's um... Its kinda the perfect type of song to go with electric guitar, you know. And, uh... Its called 'More Than A Feeling' by Boston, I-I think

He took a deep breath as he started strumming the strings of his guitar

It played an easy-going melody, one that gets you hyped up for the song itself

Onceler then starts singing

Onceler: I looked out this morning and the sun was gone~~ Turned on some music to start my day~~

As he kept playing, he focused on how his fingers moved, making sure every note was perfect

The excitement of the music rising up as he kept singing

Onceler: I closed my eyes~~ and I slipped awaaaaaayyyyy~~

That's when he started really getting into the music

You observed with fascination as Onceler strummed the guitar with skilled fingers, each chord echoing through the air

A genuine smile on his face, pouring his soul into this one song