On the flip side~ Strictly Professional Sequel~ Onceler x Reader

~CHPTR 24 that sound~

"So, what do you think?" You said hesitantly. You had been sat there with him for hours, explaining the ins and outs of your life and how you had changed. He hadn't said a word throughout, he just listened.

He murmured something, inaudibly. Your eyes shot up with hope that he would see the truth of who you are.

"What?" You said, urging him to speak a bit louder.

"I said, you've changed"

"Of course I've changed. It's been 8 years"

"Can we, just- I need some rest" He got up and walked out the room, leaving you by yourself ,more confused than before.

Before you could ponder on it anymore, Oliver walked in, a concerned look on his face.

"Y/N? What happened?"

"I'm, not sure. He didn't really say anything" You sighed.

"I mean, this must be a lot for him to take in at once. He hasn't seen you for 8 years"

"Yeah, I know. I was just hoping for a bit more, conversation."

"I'm sure it's gonna be okay. He just needs time" Oliver said, offering a hug. You smiled and went to speak with Pippa.

You walked into her room, she wasn't alone in there. Onceler was sat talking with her, laughing. You coughed, earning there attention.

"Hey mum! I was just telling dad that story of when we went to that theme park last year!"

"Very nice Pip. I was just thinking do you want anything to eat?" You asked that question to the both of them, even though Onceler wouldn't make eye contact.

"Can you make your tacos? Pleaseee"

"Alright. Uhm, Onceler, you want anything?" 

"Sure. Tacos sounds nice" He mumbled lowly. At least he wasn't completely mute.

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"Dinner's ready!" You shouted, setting the table for the three of you. Oliver had left after triple checking that you would be okay. You assured him you would be fine.

Pippa swiftly walked in, followed by Onceler. You sat down, Pippa sat opposite you. There was a chair free next to both you and Pippa, you assumed Onceler would prefer to sit next to Pippa. But he didn't. He sat next to you instead, weird.

"Dig in then" You said, grabbing a couple tacos and putting them on your plate. You caught Onceler looking at you before he turned his glance back to his plate.

The rest of dinner was, awkward. You put some quiet music on to ease up the mood. Safe to say, it didn't work. All that could be heard from the table were awkward coughs and the clatter of cutlery. You couldn't wait for it to be over, if you were honest.

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"Night Pip. Remember, you've got school tomorrow!" You shouted as she receded into her room. Onceler remained seated though, as you picked up the plates. You went to pick his up, but he stopped you.

"Let me help clean up" He said, pulling the plates from your grasp. He walked over to the sink, you stood there confused.

You decided to turn the music up a bit, as you couldn't handle the extremely tense atmosphere. Your favourite singer, Sam Fender came on. You hummed the tune quietly as you continued to clean up.

He's my fav artist so I'm making him Y/Ns fav artist aswell. Deal with it:)

"I've never heard this before, who is it?" Onceler asked you.

"Oh, Sam fender. Do you like it?"

"Not bad" He said, returning his gaze to the sink. You could see the shadow of a smirk on his face as the song continued.

You finished cleaning up, yawning as you did. You caught Onceler's gaze out the corner of your eye.

"I'm gonna go to bed" You said, heading for your room.

"Wait. Can we, talk?" He said hesitantly. You turned to see his somber expression.

"Uh, sure." You sat at the counter, awaiting what he would say.

"I- this is really strange for me."

"I know. I can't even imagine."

"I'm never gonna be the same Y/N. Not after all this."

"I know, I'm willing to see this through"

"You are?" He seemed shocked at your words.

"Of course. You're always going to be worth it to me Onceler" You smiled lightly. Unfortunately though, this was as much deep talk as you could handle for today, so you called it and walked to your bedroom. Tomorrow is another day, and today could've gone a hell of a lot worse.

BADDABING BADDABOOM. This is as much as I could muster for now cos the writers block got me good. Hope it's enough tho :)