Best Friends To Boyfriends (Septiplier)

Part 13

Jack's POV:

I sighed as I thought over what just happened at the airport. Did Mark really just kiss me and tell me he loved me? Was it all a dream? It felt so real, but it seemed too good to be true.

Well, too good until now. I had to leave him behind and somehow get my life back to normal. How could I ignore such a big change, though? Knowing my crush also has feelings for me is so amazing, but it sucks when he's so far away. I began to feel tears well in my eyes, regretting not telling him how I felt sooner. Maybe we would've actually had time to be a couple. I already missed the feeling of his lips pressed against mine, his muscular arms gently wrapped around me. I tried to put those thoughts behind me as I flew the long way home.

I thought sleeping would help get my mind off of what happened, but the only thing I dreamnt about was Mark's lips pressed against mine. I already missed the feeling. I woke up when we finally landed back in Ireland. 

When I got back home, I paced my room for a bit, not even bothering to unpack. I could feel butterflies fluttering in my stomach as I thought about what Mark had asked. What if I did pack everything up and move to LA? He could move here but then he'd have to leave his friends and family and I couldn't ask him to do that. Sure, he asked me to do it, but I wouldn't be leaving much except my parents. They always told me to follow my heart, but what if it leads me away from them?

I decide I should probably call Mark to let him know I landed safely. He's probably worried by now. My stomach churned as I thought about Mark staring at his phone waiting for a call or text from me to make sure I'm okay. I dialed his number and didn't have to wait long for him to pick up. 

"Jack?" He said when he answered the phone. My heart began to beat faster at the sound of his voice.

"Yeah, hi. I just wanted to let you know I made it home in one piece. A little over an hour ago actually." I said, nervously. Why was I still so nervous? I know he loves me and I love him so what's the problem? Oh right. He wants me to move to LA with him. 

"I'm glad to hear that." Mark replied. "Have you thought about-nevermind. So how's the cabin?" 

"Still here. Lonely." I admitted. "And no I haven't thought about moving much yet." I sighed.

"That's alright. It's a big decision and I don't want you to rush into it." There was a small pause before he continued. "You should probably get some sleep. I'm about to." My heart dropped. I just wanted to stay on the phone with him for hours, just listening to his voice, hearing his laugh. God I missed him so much.

"Hey Sean, I love you." Mark whispered into the phone. My heart began beating frantically, hearing Mark say the three words I had always dreamed of him saying to me.

"I love you too." I said as I climbed into bed. "Hey Mark?"

"Yes, Sean." 

"Will you stay on the phone with me until I fall asleep?" I asked awkwardly.

"Of course. I'll tell you a story about two weird dorks who fall in love." I giggled, a smile not leaving my face as I listened to Mark's voice. I could feel my eyes begin to droop and soon, I had drifted to sleep.

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The next morning, I woke up to my phone stuck to my cheek with a dead battery. I smiled as I remembered last night. I still couldn't believe that Mark feels the same way! I plugged my phone into my charger before heading to take a shower. By the time I was done, I had enough battery to call Mark. I smiled when I heard the click that told me Mark had answered.

"Hey, Markimoo." I said before he had the chance to say anything.

"Hello, Jack." I heard Mark yawn through the phone. "How did you sleep?"

"Actually, really well." I said. "How about you? You sound tired."

"Actually, I was up until around 2 in the morning, just listening to you sleep." Mark admitted. "Did you know you make cute little whimpering noises in your sleep?"

"I do?" I asked, blushing. 

"Yeah, and it's adorable." I could practically hear the smile on Mark's lips as he spoke to me. 

"I wish I could see you again." I said after a moment of silence.

"Me too." Mark said quietly. "I know it's not the same, but we can Skype."

"Yes please." I said, just wanting to see him in any way. Mark said goodbye before hanging up. I sat down in front of my computer and waited for the pop up that says he's calling me.