Crankiplier

Should I Stay or Should I Go (Part 2/THE END)

Quick A/N: Sorry this last part is rushed, I saw someone voting on the other parts so I knew I had to squeeze out the last bit of the story. I know it was really long in the making, but hopefully it was worth it. Thank you for reading :) ❤️

(Ethan POV)
"What about Amy?"

I know I shouldn't have asked that, I know it's a mood killer, but I couldn't help it. I know he needs to get it out of the way before it eats him alive. He tries to play it off, but I see the way his face instantly drops when I ask that question. He pokes at his food and takes another bite, I pretend not to know it's to give himself more time.
Mark gives a humorless laugh, "You know... I'm not really sure. I... think I still love her... I mean, what? Five years? Thrown away because I couldn't get over my crush on my best friend? I don't know, it just feels so wrong..."
My heart drops. Of course, it was just a little fling. Experimentation. I should've known it could never work out. I feel like such an idiot. I let out a huff, disguised as a chuckle, before Mark starts again.
"...but, I meant it when I said I love you. I don't know how to just let you go. I couldn't even when I had Amy, I don't know what to do. I just wish I could... I don't know, have you both?"
To this I really laugh.
"I know, it sounds so stupid but-"
"Oh, Mark, no! It's not stupid at all! I was just... laughing in relief. " I cut him off. "Have you heard of polygamy?" I chuckle again, this time with a big dumb smile plastered across my face. Mark tilts his head, giving the same look as a confused puppy. "Polygamy. It's when you date multiple people at once, but all parties agree to it. Maybe we could try it, if Amy's okay with it of course. "
Mark speaks up hesitantly, "Yeah, I could always see what she thinks!" His face lights up, that familiar smile that always makes my stomach churn, but in a great way.

(Tiny time skip and Mark POV)
I text Amy, "hey, can I come over? I've thought about it and I wanna talk about it with you in person." Ethan rubs my back as I let out a sigh. "I really hope this goes well," I say more to myself but loud enough for Ethan to hear it. "Well, only one way to find out. C'mon, love, let's go get dressed," he says before patting my back and walking to his room.

After getting dressed, I grab my keys off Ethan's counter and we walk out the door. Sitting in my car, I grip the steering wheel, feeling my knuckles go white. I can't tell if this is a great idea or the stupidest thing I've done in my life. I guess Ethan's right though, only one way to find out. I hear the passenger door slam shut as he sits down. I notice him glance at my hands, "Relax, hun, it's all gonna be alright. We're gonna figure it out!" He rubs my shoulder and gives me a quick and gentle kiss on the cheek. That actually made me feel better and I let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding in. I crank the car as I mentally prepare for disaster.

(Time skip)
I lift my hand to the doorbell, hesitating before ringing it. Hearing footsteps and the familiar tip-tapping of puppy toes, I feel my chest go tight.  Noticing my hand lifting to soothe my already aching stomach, I sigh. God, I hope this is the right thing to do. The door unlocks and slowly opens as Amy emerges. I know we're not on good terms right now, but I don't think I'll ever not notice how beautiful she is. We exchange awkward smiles and she motions for us to come inside.
Ethan and I sit on the couch as Amy sits across from us on a separate chair. "Well," I start, "uhh, Ethan and I talked about it and... Have you ever heard of polyamory?" God this feels awkward as hell.
With a slight smirk she responds, "I have... Is that something you're interested in?"
"Yeah... I mean of course only if you're okay with it. I really do love you and I don't know how I could ever just give you up. But, I also... Really love Ethan. You've both been so wonderful to me and have improved my life so much. You're both so awesome in different ways... I guess I feel you both balance me out. Sorry for rambling, I just... Really want this to work. Whatever you decide though, we'll figure something out."
I end with a sympathetic smile, hoping she knows I'll never let her go, no matter her decision. Then, after a silence that felt way too long, Amy speaks up again.

"I think... Yeah. That could work." Our eyes meet and I see a glow on her face that I feel spread onto mine.
Ethan wraps his arms around me, beginning to laugh in what seems to be excitement and relief, to which I do the same. Amy gets up and joins in on the hug, all of us laughing like a bunch of idiots.

This feels like home. Perfection. Like everything I've ever needed. I want to spend the rest of my life with these people. The loves of my life. My soulmates. I love them.

The. End.