Lost (Mark/Darkiplier X Reader)

Chapter 43

Mark showed a smile to everyone that he met. He gave out hugs and signatures to most people. We visited every single group that went to a different area. All in all, it was an exhausting, but rewarding day. I can't imagine what the volunteers and workers felt. We stood around talking to people. They actually worked, and gave their effort for something. I wanted to do that. I want to be like them. I think Mark wants to be like them too.

Being "popular" on the internet is one of the greatest things that could have ever happened to Mark. I'm just along for the ride. We are financially stable and have the most fun in the world creating content for people. On the other hand, there are things I wish I could do. I want to out on a date with Mark without being surrounded by fans. Mark has to go out in public with a hat and glasses on so he can have some privacy.

Mark loves to meet fans, but sometimes it gets too much. I read comments on some of the videos that I have featured in, and some of them are insane. Most are nice like 'Omg 1:47 was so funny' or '(Y/N) looks so cute in this video.' Then others make me a little concerned. People say that they are masturbating to me. Other say that if they met me they would rape me and shit like they. It makes me feel afraid to go in public. It makes me more aware of my surroundings everywhere I go. I'd like to think that I could defend myself, but if I am actually put into a situation like that, I might be too afraid to protect myself.

After the day, Mark was very tired. All he wanted to do was go back to our hotel room and go to sleep. The sun was actually setting in the sky as people packed up everything and started to head home. 

"Just carry me home." Mark complained to me. 

I chuckled, "I'll make Bob carry you. Heaven knows I'm not strong enough." Mark shrugged his shoulder agreeing with me. "Let's go to the hotel. You've had a long day."

Mark agreed and we started to walk to where Bob's car was parked. Since we flew to Cincinnati, we have no way to get around town so Bob offered a ride. Wade hopped in too and we carpooled together.  

On our way to the parking lot, I saw a familiar face. Her body was pressed against the back of a silver Honda car. Their head was pointed towards the ground, looking on her phone. "Ali?" I said walking up to her. 

Her head turned towards me and a bright smile appeared across her face. "Hey, (Y/N)! Great running into you again!" 

Without warning I swept in and gave her a big hug, gladly she accepted it. "Are you heading home?" I asked her curious of her plans after this. 

"Yeah," she looked over at her car. "I don't really have many plans otherwise. Probably just gonna go to bed or something. Or stay up to three in the morning watching YouTube like I have done way too many times."

I chuckled, feeling a little bad for her. She looks pretty young and youthful. Late at night she should be out with friends getting drunk and making bad decisions that she would regret years later. It's kind of sad, but the truth of what goes on. 

Without consulting anyone, I made the decision to change up our plans. "Hey, why don't we go out together and get a drink or something. It can be just the two of us, since well, Mark doesn't drink. You would have to drive though because the four of us only took one car." 

Ali's expression looked like she had just one the lottery. "Are you fucking serious?! I would love to!" I smiled knowing that I had made her happy. I motioned myself towards her car implying if I can get inside. Ali nodded.

Right before I opened the car door, something popped into my mind. "Hold on," I informed Ali and walked away from her car for a moment. I found Mark waiting by Bob's car. "Hey, Mark. I think I'm gonna go hang out with Ali for a while. Okay?"

Mark seemed a little disappointed in my choice. "I wanted to spend the night with you! Now you're going to leave me alone?"

"It'll be just for a few hours, I promise." I tried to cheer him up, "I mean, you are an introvert, you should enjoy your alone time. Be by yourself for a while."

"Okay," Mark sighed. 

"Yay! Okay, see you later. Love you!" I placed a kiss onto Mark's cheek and turned back to where Ali's car is. "Now I'm ready to go." I told Ali, finally opening the car door. 

"Great." She smiled sitting down in the drivers seat of her car. The car itself was kind of old, but still kept up pretty good. It was clean and functioning good, but it would still be a nice idea to get an upgrade. 

"Wait, if we are going to a bar, how do we get home? I guess I won't drink so I can drive you home. Although, that ruins the point of going out and having a drink, but it's fine I'll do it for you." Ali kindly offered. 

"Really? You'd do that? That's so kind, thank you." I responded.

"It's the least I can do for my hero." 

Be the change you'd like to see in the world.