Never Knew We Needed You

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INSERT SMUTTY SEX SCENE

When I wake up, I realize where I am and what has happened. I don't want to open my eyes, because I know exactly where I am. I finally do, and I see Mark's adorable sleeping face above mine. I'm resting on his chest, rising along with his breath. His arms are wrapped around my naked body, and I feel the tangled sheets and blankets around our legs and bodies. I sigh heavily, and snuggle back into him. I don't fall back asleep, I just close my eyes and wait for him to wake up. When he does, he stretches  and chuckles quietly. He starts playing with my hair and I open my eyes.
"Hey," I whisper.
"Hey."
"Um, bit of an awkward question, any chance you're on birth control?" He drops his gaze.
"Mark, you said you used a condom..."
"Paige, it broke."
We sit there, taking in the full impact.
"It doesn't mean I'm pregnant, but I'll keep you updated, okay? I should probably go, I signed up for a study group today."
"Okay, but know if you are, I'll respect and support any decision you make."
"I love you, Mark."
"I love you too, Paige."

After group I head back to my dorm and call my mom.

"Hey sweetie! How are you?"
"I'm good, you?"
"Excited! Gabe called last night, he and Tory are having their third baby!"
"Wow, another one? How many grandkids are there now?"
"Over twelve, baby, you know that."
I give a rueful laugh. "Yeah, I actually have to tell you something."
"Yeah baby?"
"I have a boyfriend."
Silence. A long silence too.
"Okay.." She says after awhile. "You're not joking, are you?" I roll my eyes, which she thankfully can't see.
"Yeah, six months yesterday, actually."
"Six months?!?"
"Mom, come on, I'm 21. Gabe is 33, and he already has two kids and a baby on the way."
"Yes, but you're my-"
"Baby girl, I know that I am to you guys, but I'm an adult now. He's really nice, trust me."
"Well tell me about him."
"His name is Mark, he's 26-"
"Twenty-six?!?"
"Henry is ten years older than Caroline, you had no problem with that. Mark is established. He owns a house, and he has a well-paying job."
"What does he do?"
"He makes YouTube videos."
"Paige..."
"Mom..."
Silence again.
"Well, don't tell your father, and don't bring him home anytime soon. I guess I should tell you some things now."
I give a sarcastic snort. "I'm getting the sex talk at 21. Nice try, I have seven older brothers, you pick things up. Not necessary."
"I have to go, Paige. Just stay safe and happy. I love you, dear, and be careful."
I hang up. Really, I've gotten off easy. Ella comes in with a dark cloud hanging over her.
"Jamie is such an idiot! Ugh, thanks for letting me stay here."
I smile, and open a book. "No problem Elle, you're always welcome here."
She turns her laptop on and starts typing. "So, you and Mark sealed the deal last night."
"A little too well. Condom broke," I huff. She looks at me. "Glad you told me, but just for the future, don't share details like that with people, little virgin."
I roll my eyes. "That nickname isn't accurate anymore, stop using it." She laughs. "Oh please, you need help. You should've signed up for a health class."
"I've had a health class before!"
"Yeah, at church. What did they teach you there? Birth control was a way for the devil to take you?"
I glare at her. I don't practice the religion I was raised with, I disagree with so much of it. And the labels I get pushed into. Most irritating part, due to my parents, most of them are true.

That night I realize that Ella has a point. I go out to the drugstore and buy birth control pills. The box says for best results to take within 24 hours. I get back to my dorm and take it. Ella notices the receipt and smirks at me.
"Congratulations, it's an adult."

Time skip to next week hahahahahah

"Hello everybody, my name is Markiplier, and welcome to reading your comments, ba ba pa doo doo doo!"
I'm tucked in the other corner of Mark's recording area. He had to search for this comment, it didn't take very long knowing his fans, but he said it was the best way.
He answers a few comments when finally,
"How does Mark not have a girlfriend? He's the sweetest, kindest guy in the world."
He turns to face the camera.
"Well, actually, I do have a girlfriend! Now I know, all of you are freaking out in the comments, but yes. She's so super nice. I decided this time, I should probably tell you all that I was dating someone. I didn't like how things went with Jess."

Lemme stop to mention how mad I got about that whole thing. I saw some people ON THIS SITE talking about how Mark "lied" to them, and they actually thought he had done something wrong. Like no, you were the ones invading his privacy and spreading rumors about that girl. Fangirls, staph and chill, Mark isn't going to marry you (or me *cries and simultaneously changes OTP to Mark and his future girlfriend/wife*) be happy for him once he finds a girlfriend he likes and is nice to him. Yay back to the story.

He gestures for me to come over, and slide over in the swivel chair.
"Everyone, this is Paige. Paige, the best fans in the world."
I laugh. "Hey! So yeah, um, Mark and I have been dating for about six months now. He's the best, I can understand why so many fangirls are going to be crushed when they hear this."
He nods. "That's exactly what I wanted to address." He looks straight at the camera, and holds my hand.
"I love Paige, you guys. I want you all to like her as much as I do. She means the world to me, and I care about her so much. I don't want to see hate from you guys, and I'm trusting you that whatever negative feelings you have towards her, you won't bully her too much. Because she's not a mean person, she's not abusive, she's kind, and she deserves your acceptance and love." He looks at me.
"Plus, she's pretty hot, too," and kisses me. I kiss him back, and he looks back at the camera.

"That's all for reading your comments, and as always, I'll see you, in the next video. Buh-bye!"