Onceler x reader

Chapter 6: y/n

I was sitting at his desk, doodling on a blank sheet of paper. The window was open beside me and I felt a gentle breeze blow in.

I looked up and out and saw Once wipe his brow. He seemed tired. I leaned out of the window to call to him. "Do you need a break? I can take over for a bit." I said.

He took long steps to come up to the window. He shook his head as he neared me. "Nah, I can do it just need a break. I want to get as much done as possible before my family arrives. They should be here in a couple days." I nodded and handed him a glass of lemonade I had poured earlier.

He took a sip, leaning against the windowsill. "So whatcha been scratching at over there?" He motioned with his head towards the pages I had doodled on.

"Oh uh nothing really just some small sketches." I said picking them up and handing them over. He looked them over nodding as he did.

"Not only can you sing and play a guitar, but you have some good drawing skills? Is there anything you can't do?" I laughed.

"There is a lot I cannot do."

We laughed and joked around a bit and he went back to work, as I went inside to start something for dinner.

"Hmm not much here to eat.." I said as I rummaged through the kitchen. I sighed as I stood up. "Hmm what could I make.." I tapped my finger to my chin clicking my tongue.

Pipsqueak got up onto the table, and was staring at me. I smiled and picked him up, petting him. I hummed a tune I came up with in my head, as I spun around the kitchen with him. I plopped onto the bed, holding him above me.

The door opened and Once walked in. He looked over at where I was with Pipsqueak, and shook his head. "I swear I should never leave you two alone." I stuck my tongue out at him playfully.

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I walked out of the bathroom, tugging on a shirt. Once was reading something, sprawled out on the bed. We had agreed it'll be easier for both of us to share the bed.

"Scoot over bed hog." I said as I slid under the covers. He shifted over, still reading. "What's got you so attentive?" I asked peering over.

"Nothing important." He said closing it and setting it aside. Before turning out the light. I frowned but shrugged it off, burrowing under the covers. "Good night" he said as he shifted into a nice position.

"Good night." I said back. He began to snore, which told me he was fast asleep. I laid on my back staring at the ceiling. I really want to tell him.. but I can never find a nice time to tell him, but I want him to know before his family arrives... I sighed quietly and turned over. I'll tell him tomorrow.. I thought as I drifted off the sleep.

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I woke up before he did and decided to do some work inside and out. After cleaning up the kitchen I headed outside to ask the Lorax and forest creatures if they'd help me pick some tufts from the trees. They agreed and we set out to work.

About 10:30 Once walked outside to discover us laying down in the grass, surrounded by bags of tufts.

"What is all of this?" He asked motioning to the many bags across the ground.

"Well me and everyone else pitched in and picked some tufts off the trees to help you out some." I sat up, brushing dirt out of my hair.

He looked at me softly. "That means a lot. Thanks" I smiled back at him.

"It wasn't any trouble, really. Just wanted to do something to help out around here. To show how much I appreciate all you've done for me." I stood up brushing dirt off myself, before looking at, standing on my tippy toes beaming like a small child.

He chuckled, and ruffled my hair. "To show my appreciation for this, we'll have a night out in the woods! It might be the last time we can enjoy it without my family being jerks." He said walking back inside the house.

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That night he grabbed a bag and put a pack of marshmallows, flashlights, blankets and some water inside. "Alright. We are packed. You ready?" He turned to me as I pulled my jacket over my shoulders.

"I'm ready, you?" He nodded slipping his own jacket. We walked outside and i immediately looked up at the sky.

"The stars are already out!" I said excited. He chuckled softly. We walked through the forest before finding a small clearing to sit down in. He positioned one big blanket on the ground and set two on top of it. He then laid down and popped a few marshmallows in his mouth.

I laughed as I laid down beside him, snuggling close as the chilly air blew. I looked up at the stars giddily.

After an hour or so I decided to tell him how I felt about him. I snuggled close to his chest, trying to hide my face as I forced the words out before I chickened out. "I have something I want to tell you, but I'm scared because I don't know if it'll effect our friendship, but I really think you should know." I took a deep breath before continuing. "I really like you, like more than a friend like, idk if you feel the same but I felt like you deserved to know." I buried my face into his chest waiting his reply.

He didn't say anything for a bit, but then he tilted my chin up, making me look at him. I saw his bright eyes. They were so blue, I felt myself fall into his eyes. He smiled a bit watching me. "You know, I was trying to find the right words for a few weeks now. But I can't refuse how you feel, when I feel the same way. I've really liked you. The way you smile, dance and how you push through even though it's tough." I took in a sharp breath at his words.

"Y-you like me too?" I managed to stumble out. He laughed.

"Yes I do like you." He gazed at me. "Can I kiss you?" He asked quietly. My eyes widened and I nodded. He asked for permission!? Another reason to love him...

I felt his lips brush against mine, before he pressed them down slightly. He pulled away, and I felt odd, his kiss was so much to me and I really didn't want it to end.

I smiled and nestled into him. Having those feelings off my chest, made me realize how much stress they put me under and now that it's over with, I felt lightweight.

"Will you be my girlfriend y/n?" He asked quietly. He sounded tired. I nodded and pulled the covers over us as we settled down for the night.

"Yeah I'll be your girlfriend Once." I said and kissed his lips softly as we fell asleep.

1213 words?! That makes my head spin- anyways boy oh boy this will be getting good