YouTuber One Shots

Retro Love (Mark)

    "Look, I don't really want to go to some arcade. I don't know anyone but you that'll be there, and you'll be busy entertaining your guests. I'm sorry to ruin your party, but I'll feel awkward." Sarah looks at me as though she didn't hear a single word I said. "Right, well I'll see you tonight at about six, okay?" She hugs me and waves as she gets back into her car after dropping off my clothes, she's having me wear.

    I shake my head and close the door, sliding down it onto the floor. "This party is going to suck; I know it is." "Woof!" I look up to see my golden retriever walking towards me. "I know, Leo. I need to get out more and actually interact with people, but I can't. I'm not as cute as you." I rub his head and he smiles, wagging his tail. I look at my watch and it's ready four-thirty. "I guess I better start getting ready.

   I slide on the outfit Sarah brought me, staring in the mirror at the sad reflection that stares back. "I absolutely despise this dress. I will burn it after today because dear god!" I fix my hair, add some light makeup, and slip on the matching shoes. It's now about five-thirty, so I grab my bag, pat Leo goodbye, and make my way to my car. It's about a fifteen-minute drive, so I'll get there a bit early, which is what she wants anyways.

    I turn on the radio, Echo by Starset starts playing and I begin screaming my lungs out, trying to pump myself up for this party. I pull into a parking spot, get my stuff situated, and I head in. I asked the front desk where her party room was and I had a staff member take me back. He opens the door for me, and I thank him as I walk in. I sit her gift down on the table and I find her in the corner talking to her boyfriend and one of his friends.

    I take a deep breath and walk over, giving them all a small wave. "Ah Y/N, you're here, perfect! You know John, my boyfriend." He waves and flashes a bright grin. "Hey there, Y/N. Love the dress." I self-consciously tug the hem down, feeling very awkward. "This is his best bud, Mark. He flew up from California just to celebrate me." I internally roll my eyes, and then turn to greet Mark, when my heart soars out of my chest at the sight of him.

    His dark hair with faded pink in it, his glasses framing his face beautifully. His dark chocolate eyes hiding behind them, the stubble on his face makes him look like a god. "H-hi..." He extends his hand, taking mine in it. "Hi, it's great to meet you." He shakes my hand before turning it over and kissing the top of it. I feel myself get warm and my heart is pounding. "It's very nice to meet you, Mark." I hold my hand once he lets go, still feeling his lips pressed against it.

    Sarah clears her throat and John holds her waist. "Well, the rest of the guests should be here momentarily. If you guys want to go play some of the games while we wait?" Marks eyes light up like a child walking into a toy store. I smile and feel my face flush. He spins around and heads towards the door, me following pursuit. He holds the door open for me, and I nod thanking him. We head towards a two-player arcade cabinet, and he pulls out a big bag of tokens.

    "John bought everyone a bunch of tokens as goodie-bags. I think yours is in there still so you can use some of mine." I shake my head. "No Mark please, I can go grab them real fast." He shakes his head this time, holding out some coins. "Nonsense! You can use a few tokens." I take them hesitantly from his hand, our fingers brushing against each other's lightly, sending goosebumps down my arms.

    We insert the coins and begin to play. We lose track of time, laughing, smiling, and having an amazing time together. I know the party is waiting on us when John comes out and ruins Marks high score. "Hey man! What gives?" He crosses his arms. "Dude, Sarah is in there about to blow a gasket because the guest got here almost an hour ago. It's already almost seven o'clock! She's been mingling with them trying to waste time for you guys to get back." We look at each other and back to John.

    "If it's such an issue, why didn't one of you come get us? We haven't moved since we left the room." John shakes his head, getting in my face. "Look Y/N, you are Sarah's best friend, for some reason, so you need to be thankful she even let you here. You aren't rich, you aren't cool, you aren't even that good looking. So, get your ass back in there before she comes out and starts screaming!" I stand there, taken aback by this jerk. Mark stands up in front of him, staring into his cold eyes.

    "Don't you speak to Y/N that way. You say one more thing to her like that and we aren't friends anymore man." John holds his hands up in defense. "Fine, here's her bag of tokens she left. You two just stay out here. I'll tell Sarah Y/N got sick and you helped her home." He turns around and rushes back into the room. When the door opens, you can hear her in there raising her voice. We look back to each other and I hold up my bag. "Want to find another game?" He grins and nods, excited to be playing a game with someone who isn't a rich asshole.

    We spend the next two hours trying to get the high scores on all the cabinets, when the worker who helped me earlier came over stating they were closing shortly. We told him one more round, and he just shrugged. We were in severe focus mode, and finally we got the best high score on this game. He looked to me, and for the name he put 'MANDY' (Mark and Y/N, not Mandy)

    I looked at him, and he smiles. We head towards the doors, and we exchange numbers. Since it's late and we didn't eat dinner, we drive to a place we can sit down inside and eat. We get seated and order some food, getting to know each other and telling our life stories. After we eat, we drive back to my place, and he walks me to the door.

    "I had a great time tonight, Mark. Thank you for making the party fun and spending time with me." He holds my hands and looks into my eyes. "Y/N, I had so much fun tonight, and I'm glad I came up here. I was afraid I was going to have to watch John make out with Sarah all night." We both laugh before looking at each other one last time, before he leans down and places a passionate kiss on my lips. I kiss him back, wrapping my arms around his neck. We pull apart after a moment, and we both are blushing.

    "Goodnight Y/N." He places a kiss onto my hand, before walking towards his car. "Goodnight Mark!" I watch as he drives off, and I hold my heart, swooning. 'I cannot wait to see that man again...'