Markiplier X Reader

Chapter 23

"Ok, Lauren will stay at my place for a while. She'll be safe. I promise."

"I trust you. Thank you." Mark looked like he wanted to say something but Lauren came back.

"Hey dear. Would you like to stay at my place for a while?"

"Huh?"

"Yeah. Just until things blow over." I added.

"Ok. Will you be ok mom?"

"Of coarse dear. I don't think she can do much but better to be safe than sorry." Mark stood up and gave Lauren a pat on the back.

"How about we go to my place and watch a movie or something?" Lauren gave a nod, excited.

"Wait, I have homework." She said with a frown.

"We can help you. Come on, let's go back to the car and we'll meet Mark at his place."

"Ok. See you soon Mark." Mark gave a small wave and we left. I held Lauren's hand as we walked back to our car.

"Hey mom, would it be weird if I called Mark dad?"

"I don't think it's weird. He did say he'll help watch and raise you."

"Ok mom. What do you think the fans will think?"

"Well, his true fans would be glad that Mark is happy. Besides, so far the comments about you have been good or questions. Also Mark will make sure that you're safe and happy. He cares about people. Fans, friends, family, he cares and so do I." Lauren gave me a quick hug and we continued walking.

Soon we made it back to our car but I felt eyes on us. I looked at my rear-view mirror and saw a familiar black haired girl, hiding behind a nearby car, glaring at me. She didn't know that I saw her so i got into my car and started it. I saw her get into a car as well.

Dammit. We may need to take the long way round to Mark's place. I better let him know.

Y/n: Taking long way. I don't want to lead the crazy girl to you.

Mark: Ok. See you when you get here.

"Lauren, we're taking the long way." I said as I put my phone away.

"Why?"

"That chic from earlier might follow us." I began to drive and she was indeed following us.

"Scratch that. She is following us."

"What are we going to do?"

"Simple. Weave in and out of cars, safely and legally, and confuse the crap out of her. There's no way that she has been driving long enough to know how to get from point A to point B in several steps."

"What?"

"You'll see."

After about 15 minutes of driving, we made it to Mark's place and the chic was no where in sight. I parked the car and got a cloth out of the glove compartment. I then got out of the car and placed the cloth over my licence plate.

"That should do it. Come on Lauren, grab your backpack and let's see Mark." And that's what we did. We were able to get through Lauren's homework quite quickly and easily and we decided to play a few games. I saw that it was 6 so I paused the game.

"Hey Mark, do you want me to cook dinner?"

"Let me do that. You two watch a movie while you wait." Mark said before getting up and walking into the kitchen.

"Lauren, you choose the movie."

"Ok." As Lauren chose the movie, my thoughts began to wonder.

Something seems to be on Mark's mind, but what?

Dinner was soon made and even though is was great having Mark and Lauren on either side of me, a warm meal, and a nice movie to watch, I could not focus.

What's wrong with that chic? How long until I know that Lauren will be safe? When will those rude girl leave her alone? What's on Mark's mind?

Lauren let out a yawn, bring me out of my thoughts. I looked at the clock, realizing that it was now 9:42. Mark got up and picked Lauren up. She rested her head on his shoulder in a tired state as her eyes began to droop shut. Another yawn left her mouth.

"I'll be right back." Mark whispered as he brought Lauren to bed. A minute or two later, Mark came back.

"Hey y/n, didn't you have work today?" He asked as he sat next to me on the couch.

"I called Jessica yesterday and asked if I could come in tomorrow instead of today for this week."

"I see, cool." Mark was a little tense. Something was bugging him.

"Are you ok Mark?"

"It's just......" He let out a sigh before continuing.

"Lauren called me 'dad' when I placed her in the bed and I think I need to say this now." My body stiffened up at the thought of what he was going to say. Mark pulled me into a tight hug and he held me close to his chest. I could feel his heartbeat and my body began to relax. One hand was rubbing my back, the other running through my hair.

"Y/n, I care about both you and Lauren." He pulled his hand out of my hair and rested it on my cheek. It felt so warm and soft. He brought his face closer to mine.

"I like you a lot as well. Will you let me be your boyfriend?" He asked in his deep voice. His face was so close to mine, our noses were almost touching.