Markiplier X Reader

Chapter 9

Days went by and next thing I know, it's the 22nd. Mark was making sure that he had everything he needed for his trip back to Ohio and that there was plenty of prerecorded videos.

"Hey y/n, sorry that you can't spend Christmas with your family." Mark said suddenly. My whole body stiffen at the phrase 'your family'. Mark noticed and looked concern.

"Is everything alright?"

"Y-yeah. I'm fine." I forced my body to relax and it wasn't easy. Before Mark could say anything else, my phone rang. I quickly answered it, grateful for a distraction.

"Hello?"

"Hi, is this Miss y/n l/n?"

"Yes it is. What can I do for you?"

"An apartment has opened up close by for you. If you're still interested, I can send you the address."

"Yes I am still interested. Thank you so much."

"You're welcome. I'll send you the info now. Bye."

"Bye." I hung up the phone and within a few seconds I received a text.

"Mark, I have good news."

"Well, say it."

"I got an apartment. I'm going to grab my stuff and get there ASAP." I put my phone in my pocket and began to put my stuff in my messenger bag.

"Well.....uh......I'm not leaving until tomorrow morning, maybe you can stay a little longer." Mark asked sheepishly. I stopped and thought about what he said.

"I-I would love to stay longer but I have already overstayed my welcome here."

"Y/n, you haven't. I enjoyed your company." A smile found it's way on my face.

"That's a first. Thank you Mark."

"A first for what?"

"Nothing. Anyway, I think I can stay for a few hours."

"Yay. Wait, I have an idea."

"Go on."

"How about I take you out for lunch." Mark wore a sweet smile and I couldn't help but smile back.

"Sounds like a plan. Let's go." Mark grabbed his keys and jacket and held the door open for me. I grabbed jacket before exiting the door. Mark then closed and locked it before walking down the hallway.

"So where to?"

"There's a sandwich shop nearby if you want to go there."

"Sure." So Mark lead the way out of the apartment complex and down the street. The whole time, we were silent, it wasn't awkward though. We were just enjoying each others' company. My thoughts then began to wonder and they were all focused on Lauren.

Lauren.......Ok, I know that I have seen her before but I need to know from where and when. Lauren seems to be about 12 or 13 years old now and that's about a 10 year difference, so definitely not from my school years. Then where?.......................Wait a minute! Could she be from-

"Y/n?"

"Huh?" I was brought out of my thoughts by Mark's voice. I looked up at his face and noticed his questioning look.

"Sorry I was thinking. Did you ask a question?"

"It's ok and yes I did. Are you going to come over to help finish Okami when I get back?"

"Only if you want me to and if you have food." We shared a small laugh and soon made it to the sandwich shop. We sat at a booth and got our order taken.

"So Mark, what did you think of the first Ark?"

"It was awesome. Fighting Orochi was interesting."

"Yeah. You get him drunk and then you kick his ass."

"Yeah and Susano's story was cool. He was a coward but he stood his ground to save his love."

"Now then, the first Ark has a happy ending but the second ark had a bit of a sad ending and then the third ties everything together."

"How is the second ark sad?"

"You'll see. I don't want to spoil it." Our food came and we began to eat.

"After this, I'm going to head over to my apartment."

"Awwwww."

"Hey, you can come with me. I still need can't believe how lucky I am."

"How so?"

"Well, when I got kicked out I was able to get a roof over my head and made a friend."

"Who?"

"You. Anyway, I was able to write a new song, thanks to you, and now I have my own apartment. To make things even better, it already has furniture in it."

"How did you get furniture in it?"

"I bought it furnished. I don't own anything in my name except for what's on me" Mark stared at me or really past me. He seemed to be thinking, like connecting the dots to something. After a moment, he spoke up.

"Y/n, where is your apartment?"

"Uh, why do you ask?"

"I want to ask you a question but in private." I stared at Mark thinking.

"Since we already paid for our meal, lets go. I want to know what this question is." I grabbed my stuff and we left, this time I was leading.

"It's an appropriate question."

"I trust you Mark." I don't know why but I suddenly began to worry. We made it to the apartment complex where my apartment was and I went up to the manager.

"Um hi. My name is y/n l/n. I was told that there was an apartment for me." My mind was too busy thinking to take in any details about the manager. I was handed my room key and told to go to the third floor. I went to Mark, who was waiting a few feet away, and showed him the key.

"Elevator or stairs?" I asked.

"Elevator." I nodded and we entered the elevator.

"Room 302." I murmured as we rode the elevator up. Mark stayed silent, thinking but about what? We finally made it to my apartment door and once in, I turned to Mark.

"Ok Mark, we're here. What is your question?"

"Y/n......................................are you an orphan?"