Mackie shifted uneasily in her seat, her eyes lingering on the floor as the silence between them grew heavier. She wanted to say something, anything, but the words stuck in her throat. "You don't have to explain," Mackie said, her tone carrying a weight that matched Addison's hesitation.
An hour had passed in that uncomfortable stillness, neither of them daring to break it. "It's getting late, I should go... Clover might get mad," Mackie muttered, standing up. Addison glanced at her phone, her brows furrowing in surprise. "It's almost midnight?" she murmured. "Yeah, you should rest," Mackie said, already halfway to the door. But just as she reached for the handle, Addison's voice stopped her. "Wait... why not stay over?" she asked, almost as if the suggestion surprised even herself. Mackie's eyes widened "Po?". Addison hesitated for a moment before speaking again, her voice softer now. "I mean, it's late, and it's dangerous to drive. Besides, Wala naman sila Shan." She gave a small shrug, offering the invitation without quite meeting Mackie's gaze.
"Mmm, wag na," Mackie mumbled, nervously glancing at Addison. "Mag-stream pa ko pag-uwi ko," she added, trying to avoid an even more awkward situation. Addison raised an eyebrow, a playful smile tugging at her lips. "O, mas lalo ka pang kailangan mag-stay. You'll be too tired kung uuwi ka pa," she said, almost teasing. Before Mackie could protest further, Addison locked the door and gently pulled her toward the gaming chair. "Dito ka na mag-stream, you can use my setup." Mackie sighed, half-relieved, half-defeated. "Okay, boss. As long as it's okay with you."
"Good evening, everyone! Or good morning na ba?" Mackenzie greets with a laugh, her voice soft but lively as the stream starts.
The chat floods with comments: @garapataniJhai: Ang aga mo mag-stream, Mackie.
@asawaniMackie: Mahal ko, iba setup mo ngayon ah!
@alasmalas: Excited for Saturday, Mackielabs!
Mackie scrolls through the chat, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Yes, guys, iba setup natin tonight," she says, adjusting the mic. "I'm staying at a friend's place kaya medyo bago ang vibes natin ngayon"
Addison stepped out of the shower, towel draped over her shoulders. Mackie froze, her eyes darting to the screen. "Oh, uhm-" she stammered, quickly reaching to cover the camera. "I'm on stream na... baka you don't wanna be seen," she said, a sheepish smile tugging at her lips.
@kabitniMackie: Ilan ba kami Mackie!
@Gabsolutelyloyal: Mackie roommate reveal!
@AlasMananas: Parang si Addison yun, anino pa lang eh
@MackieNation: Bakit ang soft ng boses accla 🤨
"You guys are so OA," Mackie muttered, her focus shifting back to the game. "She doesn't wanna show herself, okay? And hindi natin siya pipilitin, chill lang kayo."
"Have you had dinner?" Addison asks from behind the camera.
@MaDdikako: Huyyy familiar yung voice!
@rideorJhai: Kumain ka na ba mayaman version
Mackie chuckled at the comments, glancing over her shoulder. "Nagkakagulo sila sayo," she teased, looking up at Addison with a small grin.
Addison frowned slightly, concern evident. "I'll cook you something," she said, brushing off the chatter. "Uy, wag na," Mackie replied, gently grabbing Addison's hand to stop her. "Pahinga ka na, okay lang ako."
@kabitniMackie: Hoi ang tamis baka langgamin.
@AddiVerse: Kilala ko yung bracelet na yan 😔🫶🏻.
@AddisonLim: Hindi ko alam kanino magseselos.
Mackie glanced at Addison, grinning like a kid. "Dito ka na lang, wag ka na lang pakita po," she teased, patting the space beside her. Addison hesitated, eyeing the camera nervously. "Ang daming viewers... wala akong ayos," she said, reluctantly sitting down. "Okay lang yan. Ang ganda-ganda mo naman," Mackenzie said, her voice softening as she looked at Addison with obvious affection.
@AlasMananas: Ang sarap maging alikabok pag sa inyo.
@anakngMaDdi: MaDdi Angat!
Mackie chuckled, pointing at a comment. "Oh, look at this... may anak na pala tayo." Addison laughed, the tension in her shoulders easing. "Nagkakagulo na naman sila," Mackie added, watching the flood of comments.
@MaDdiction: Tangina confirmed!!
@DiCkienatics: Sure sure, I close my eyes.
@crushsiAddison: Hindi bagay.
"Ang ingay niyo, chill lang!" Addison said with a smile, trying to keep a straight face as Mackie laughed, clearly enjoying the chaos. "Hindi ka pa po mag-sleep?" Mackenzie asked softly, her eyes lingering on Addison.
@ALAS_Gab: Luh, bakit ka gumaganyan? Hindi ka ganyan.
"Bakit ka daw ganyan," Addison said with a teasing smirk, gently turning Mackenzie's face to the monitor.
Mackenzie frowned at the comment. "Gab, why are you even awake?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at the screen.
Just then, her phone buzzed with a notification. Mackenzie glanced at it and saw Dior's message: "Will you pick me up on Saturday?" Addison, sitting close, accidentally caught a glimpse of the text. Before Mackenzie could respond, another comment from Gab popped up.
@ALAS_Gab: Yabang porket may date na sa Saturday.
Addison froze, her face unreadable for a moment. Then, without a word, she stood up abruptly. "I'll go sleep na," she said, her voice clipped. Mackenzie looked up, startled. "Addi-wait..." But Addison was already walking away, leaving Mackenzie torn between following her and replying to the chat still buzzing on her screen.
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Player 1 | MIKHAIAH AU
FanfictionWhen a world-famous eSports champion pairs up with a clueless newbie for a livestream, sparks fly-but not the kind you'd expect. As Mikha patiently guides Aiah through game fails, fans can't get enough of their chemistry, pushing Mikha's management...
