“H-Hi!” Dior stammered, clearly surprised but quickly trying to compose herself. She flashed a bright smile, stepping inside without waiting for an invitation. “Is Mackie here?” “oh uhm” Addison started, but Dior was already halfway into the room, her energy filling the space. “Mackie! Happy Friend-versary!” Dior exclaimed, beaming as she spotted Mackenzie. She paused mid-step, noticing the room was unusually crowded. “Wait… why is everyone here?”
The group exchanged uneasy glances. Shan, started to explain, “Ah kasi si Ate Ads at Mack—” Clover quickly clamped a hand over Shan’s mouth, pulling her back with a nervous laugh. “Just hanging out,” Jhai said, forcing a smile. Dior raised a perfectly arched brow but decided to let it slide. “Sabie!” she exclaimed, her tone shifting as she approached Sabrina, who was lounging on the couch. Dior leaned in, offering her signature air kisses. While Sabrina stood stiffly, her fake smile barely concealing her annoyance. As Dior pulled away, Sabrina rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, “Always the entrance with this one.”
“What are you doing here?” Mackenzie asked, her voice flat as she opened the door. “Bingi or lutang? Friend-versary natin, duh. Annual stream, remember?” Dior replied, her tone dripping with sass as she crossed her arms. Mackenzie sighed, leaning against the doorframe. “Can we not do this year?”
Dior’s brow furrowed, her hands now resting on her hips. “I checked with Mrs. K—wala ka namang scheduled stream tonight. So, what’s the deal?”
“I’m just not feeling it,” Mackenzie admitted, her voice quieter this time, fatigue evident in her posture. The cold rain earlier had left her drained, her body aching for rest. Dior with her usual charm, “Please? Just an hour. We won’t stay up late, promise,” she said, clasping her hands together and tilting her head in an exaggerated plea.
Mackenzie hesitated, guilt creeping in. She hadn’t been able to spend much time with Dior lately, and the thought of disappointing her stung more than her exhaustion. “Fine,” Mackenzie relented with a sigh, stepping aside to let Dior in. “Pero an hour lang talaga. I’m not feeling great.” Dior beamed, practically skipping inside. “Deal! And you’re gonna love this.”
“Are you okay?” Addison asked, her voice soft as she watched Mackenzie and Dior finish setting up in the team’s gaming room. The glow of LED lights bathed the room in hues of blue and purple, adding a surreal ambiance to the moment. “Yeah, I am,” Mackenzie replied with a tired but genuine smile. She paused for a second, catching her breath. “I had the best time.” Addison’s eyes flickered with concern as she noticed the sweat on Mackenzie’s forehead. She grabbed a towel from the side and gently dabbed at Mackenzie’s face. As her hand brushed against Mackenzie’s skin, she frowned. “You’re burning up,” Addison said, her tone firm now. “Are you sure you’re okay?” Mackenzie chuckled lightly, brushing it off. “It’s nothing. Just a little warm from moving around.” Addison didn’t look convinced, her hand lingering near Mackenzie’s forehead. “You feel like you’re running a fever, Mackie.”
“Ahem, ahem. We should start na,” Dior said, breaking the moment with a pointed look. “Mauna na kami,” Clover said, standing and stretching before heading for the door. “Bye, guys,” Dior added, practically ushering them out with a wave. Addison paused near the doorway, glancing back. “Oh, um… just message me if you need anything,” she said softly, her eyes briefly meeting Mackenzie’s before stepping out. As the door closed, Gab leaned back on the couch, raising a brow at Mackenzie. “Ako lang ba, o parang maputla si Mackie boy?” “Parang antok nga,” Jhai chimed in, studying Mackenzie’s unusually quiet demeanor. “Kulang lang ‘yan sa excitement. Right, Mackie?” Dior teased, giving Mackenzie a playful nudge. Mackenzie straightened, shaking her head slightly as if snapping out of a daze. “Uhm, yeah. Let’s just start,” she muttered, moving toward the setup. As the stream went live, Dior leaned into Mackenzie with an exaggerated grin. “Hi, everyone! Happy friend-versary samin ni Mackie!” she exclaimed, throwing an arm around Mackenzie’s waist for emphasis.
Dior clapped her hands, trying to bring the energy up. “Alright, alright! Let’s answer some of your questions! Magulo kayo sa chat ha, pero sige, pagbigyan na!” she said with a teasing smile, scrolling through the flood of messages.
The chat lit up as the fans threw in their comments.
@AddiLovesMackie27: Uy, Mackie, bakit parang wala ka sa mood? Naiwan ka ba ni Addison? 👀
@DiorNatics: Dior, baka ikaw dapat mag-cheer up kay Mackie! Ikaw na bestie niya diba? 😂
@MackieHeartEyes: Nah, Mackie’s just sad kasi walang inspiration today! Paging Addison! 🚨
Mackenzie finally reacted, her lips curling into a weak smirk. “Grabe naman kayo,” she said, leaning into the mic. “Pag may sakit lang pala, Addison agad ang cure?” she joked, her voice quieter than usual but managing to tease the fans.
The chat exploded with laughing emojis.
@RideOrDior: Kiss-pirin lang ni Dior katapat nyan
@kulangotniJhai: Addison supremacy! 💅🏻 Hininga lang ni Addison gagaling na yan.
@AddisonOrNothing: In all seriousness I hope you get well babi.
Dior rolled her eyes playfully, though her grip on Mackenzie’s shoulder tightened slightly. “Guys, ako nga bestie niya for years, hello? Tapos si Addison lang agad? Hindi ba unfair yun, Mackie?” she said, pretending to pout.
@ALASMananap: Dior trying so hard rn. Good luck girl! 😂😂
Mackenzie laughed softly, leaning back in her chair. “Ay nako, magugulo kayo lahat mana kayo kay Dior baka Nanay niyo toh,” she teased, her voice tinged with exhaustion.
The fans went wild.
@DiCkieko: WE WON!!!
@InangDior: Love mo kami talaga, Mackie! 🥹
@diorable4: Tas ikaw Tatay yieee
@kabitniMackie: Di bagay pass
Dior faked a gasp. “Wow, betrayals left and right!” She threw a hand over her chest dramatically.
In the background, Sab typed furiously on her phone, her fingers moving with urgency. "Ate Addison, you need to come now. Mackie’s not okay. She’s trying to push through, but she looks like she’s about to pass out," she sent.
A reply came almost instantly. Addison replies with "On my way. Don’t let her push herself too hard."
Sab glanced back at the screen, her jaw tightening as she watched Dior trying to maintain the energy. “Alright, Mackie,” Dior said, forcing a grin that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “One last question from the chat. Ito, juicy! ‘What would you do if Dior were to kiss you right now?’”
The chat exploded like fireworks.
@DiCkienatics: OMG KISS NA, GO DIOR!
@alasmalas: Mackie, pakipot pa HAHAHA!”
@asawanimackie: Paano na yung bata ko😭
Mackenzie, pale but managing a weak smirk, leaned into the mic. “Siguro… mas lalala sakit ko,” she quipped, her voice barely above a whisper.
The fans erupted again with laughing emojis.
@garapataniJhai: Wasted opportunity, Dior 😂!
@buhoknakulot: Kung ako yan, di na pakipot si Mackie!
@AddisonLim: Thank you Lord 🙏🏻
Dior chuckled, leaning closer to Mackenzie with exaggerated drama. “Sige na nga, kikiss na kita para mawala na ‘yang sakit mo,” she teased, puckering her lips comically and moving closer. “Luh, huy! Wag, ayoko!” Mackenzie said, weakly leaning away obviously sick but irritated.
“Arte mo! Kala mo naman ayaw mo talaga sa kiss ko,” Dior shot back with a smirk, inching closer.
The chat went wild.
@DiorOFC: WE NEED TO SEE THIS HAPPEN LIVE!!!
@MaDdikako: Pano na si Addison kung ganun?!
Before Dior could push the joke further, a firm knock on the door shattered the chaos.
“Uhm… hello ulit,” Addison’s voice called out from offscreen as the door creaked open. The camera caught Mackenzie’s eyes immediately light up and she smiles though weakly, Dior’s sudden stiffened posture, and Sab's barely suppressed smirk. From another angle, Gab and Jhai could be seen exchanging surprised looks, their mouths forming silent “ohhh” shapes.
“Ate Ads,” Sab said with a sly smile, loud enough to be caught on the stream.
The chat erupted into a frenzy. @crushsiAddison: ADDISON IS HERE????
@anakngMaDdi: Kung sino man may pakana nito, sana masarap ulam mo
@MaDdiGallery: Lumayag na ulittttt (iykyk)
@AlasMamanas: DIOR YOU LOST THE BATTLE, BYE GIRL 😂
Mackenzie’s lips parted as if to say something, but nothing came out. Her pale complexion was suddenly tinged with red, her exhaustion momentarily forgotten as Addison stepped fully into view.
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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...
