Band Oneshots x Reader

A Scaly Surprise (Slash)

I carefully hold Pandora, Slash's beloved pet snake, in a secure yet gentle grip. The backstage area is a maze of people, gear, and the faint echoes of the concert's last notes still vibrating through the walls. I'm here to surprise Slash, and I know this will make his day.

I approach the door to Slash's dressing room, my heart fluttering with excitement and a hint of nerves. I gently knock, trying to keep Pandora calm with soothing murmurs.

"Come in!" Slash's voice calls from inside, sounding both relaxed and tired from the long show.

I open the door and step inside, and Slash looks up from where he's sitting, his guitar slung casually over his shoulder. His eyes widen in surprise and delight when he sees me.

"Hey there!" Slash exclaims, standing up and flashing his trademark grin. "What's the occasion?"

"Surprise!" I reply, holding out Pandora with a playful grin. "I thought I'd bring a little something extra for you."

Slash's jaw drops slightly as his gaze shifts from me to the snake. "Pandora?! What are you doing here?"

"Thought you might like a visit from your favorite girl," I tease, gently placing Pandora on a nearby couch. "I know how much you love her."

Slash approaches with a mix of awe and amusement. He carefully picks Pandora up, his fingers deftly navigating her smooth, sinuous body. "I can't believe you brought her here. How did you manage that?"

I shrug with a smile, "Let's just say I've got my ways. Plus, she's been missing you, and I thought it'd be a nice surprise."

Slash continues to gently handle Pandora, clearly thrilled. "This is incredible. I thought you'd be scared of her."

I laugh softly, watching Slash's genuine delight. "I was a little nervous at first, but once I saw how much she means to you, I couldn't resist. Besides, she's not so bad once you get to know her."

Slash's grin widens as he looks up at me, his eyes filled with appreciation. "You're amazing. This is the best surprise I've had in ages."

I blush slightly under his warm gaze. "I'm glad you like it. I thought it might be fun to bring a piece of home to the backstage madness."

Slash's fingers continue to stroke Pandora's smooth scales, and he looks more relaxed than he did after the show. "You know, having you here and Pandora, it's exactly what I needed. It's been a crazy day, and this just made everything better."

As Slash gently places Pandora back in her travel case, he reaches out and pulls me into a warm embrace. "Thank you for this. Really."

I hug him tightly, feeling the warmth of his body and the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. "Anytime. I'm just happy to see you happy."

Slash pulls back slightly, looking into my eyes with a playful glint. "You know, we should definitely do this more often. Pandora and I both enjoy having you around."

I laugh, giving him a teasing nudge. "I'll make sure to plan more surprises then. You never know what's coming next."

Slash chuckles and leans in, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead. "I'm looking forward to it."

With that, we spend a few more moments enjoying each other's company, with Pandora now safely in her case and Slash still wearing that delighted smile. The backstage chaos continues around us, but for now, it feels like time has slowed down just for us.

As we eventually head out together, hand in hand, I know that moments like these—surprises and shared joy—are what make all the effort and planning worth it.

And as Slash gives me one last look of appreciation, I can't help but feel that this was the perfect way to end a fantastic night.