Just by chance (Markiplier X Reader)

~|Chapter 3|~

Mark's POV
"Ugh.. " I sigh, shifting in the bed. I open my eyes to the sun shining outside the window, filling my bedroom with light. I pull the covers back over me and sink into the soft mattress. Wait... The panel! I scramble out of bed and check my clock. 10:30, it reads. Oh god oh god oh god, you think. I'm going to be late!! I pull on my lucky flannel, some jeans and converse. I quickly grab my phone before running out of my house, slamming the door behind me, and jumping into my car to leave for the panel. I can't believe that (Y/N) is coming! I feel bad about not telling her who I am but I don't know if she will just want to be with me for the fame yet. It's going to be so hard not to just stare at her the whole time as she will be looking at me. Not knowing that I am flannelman123... I at least hope that she is a big enough fan of mine to brave the queues for the signing... Then I'll at least get to talk to her! This is crazy, I've only ever texted her and she is making my heart race... I think, my thoughts getting confused in my head. I need to focus on the panel, I decide, pushing my glasses forward on my nose. I'll just have to wait and see...

Your POV
"Squeee!!" You and (F/N) scream, probably waking up the neighbors but just not caring.
"I'm going to meet my markimoo!!!" Your bestie said excitedly.
"I'm going to meet the man of my dreams!" You joked, wagging your eyebrows at her.
"I thought Flannelman123 was the man of your dreams?" She said, seriously now.
"Oh, I don't know... Yeah, he seems really nice but I'll have to meet him first." You replied. You had shared a few more conversations with Mark and he really made you laugh. Not that you're going to admit it to anyone, but he did make your heart beat faster...
"I think you like him more than you let on..." Your friend asked mysteriously.
"Jeez, (F/N), have you looked at the time? We better be going."
"Oh okay, lets go meet Markiplier!!!" You shouted in unison.

~Time skip~

You took your seats in the audience, you were only sitting a couple rows from the front! You were wearing your red flannel top, black jeans and converse, mimicking Mark. This was literally going to be the best!!
"Have you got the M&Ms?" (F/N) asked, already munching through our supply of sweets.
"Shut up! It's starting!!" You hiss at her, a cheer rising in the auditorium. Suddenly Wade walked on stage, then Bob, then... Mark!!!
"OMG ITS ACTUALLY HIM!!!" You scream, estatic. You am your friend have waited so long for this moment, you booked the tickets months ago!
You could see Mark fiddling with his hair and his mocha-coloured eyes twinkled as he smiled at all his fans. The crowd were going crazy and they haven't even started talking yet!
"Hello!" Mark said, waving to the crowd.
Bob and Wade did their introductions and thanked everyone for coming. As usual, they started goofing around, with Mark yelling "Shuttup Waaade" loudly and Bob making cynical comments on the side. It was the funniest thing you'd ever seen! You couldn't even get over the fact that Markiplier was right there, mere meters away!! It was just like every panel they'd done apart from the fact that Mark looked really distracted. He kept looking around like he was looking for something. There was one moment where he locked eye contact with you and looked at you like he knew you. Of course you were happy that Mark actually noticed you, let alone stared at you but it was weird nonetheless. After an hour of messing around, they started to do Q and A with the audience. Most of his fans just asked if he was single (He was) and what videos he was going to do next (He didn't know) but (F/N) was next!
"Do you want to ask us a question?" Mark said kindly. He was comfortably in his chair and seemed to really be enjoying himself. You could see on his face that he really enjoyed just being with his fans and making them happy.
"Umm, well, uh..." (F/N) babbled. You could see that she wasn't going to get this out without some help.
"She means to say What's your favourite food?" You helpfully added.
"Oh umm..." Mark stuttered. He seems taken aback by your interruption.
"Mine's Thai takeaway!" Bob answered, chuckling at Mark.
"Yeah, Thai rocks!" Wade smiled.
"Umm yea" Mark mumbled nervously. Wade shot Mark a look that said what's wrong. Mark replied it with an I'll tell you later stare. Wade nodded at you, signalling that it was your turn.
"Well, costa or Starbucks?" You asked.
"Haha, definitely Costa." Wade said.
"Yeah I'll go with Wade." Bob added.
"Starbucks." Mark said, looking right at you and giving you a kindly look. His eyes seemed to light up as you replied with a smile.
"Awh yeah Mark! Starbucks is the best!" You said, doing a mini fistbump in the air. He looked quite hot and nervous, you could see his muscles were tense under his flannel. Unfortunately, some cray-cray fan girl started blabbering on to Mark about how she was his 'first follower' (yeah right) so your time was cut short.
After the panel, you and (F/N) rushed to the queue so they could get all 10million of their Markiplier memorabilia signed by the one and only. Luckily, they weren't that far from the front but it would still take a while to get to the front.
"Oh, (F/N)," You started.
"Yes (Y/N)?"
"Well, I was reading Wuthering Heights again..."
"Oh Jesus Christ, honey, that poor book is past it! Put it out of it's misery already!"
"Oh no.. just I found a message written in the margin..."
"Cool. Who is it from?"
"Umm... Justin?" You said cautiously. Her jaw dropped.
"How in the name of God did he write that? Fucking hell, I will personally kill that son of a bitch if he ever tries anything on you again. Personally." She cried angrily, spitting out the words in rage.
"(F/N), could you be a little quieter please?" You said. People were turning round and staring at them.
"Oh, sorry (Y/N)..." She mumbled sheepishly. "I'm still really mad though. How could he write that??"
"I know right! He left me a number and actually expects me to call him!"
"Hell no, sister."
"Pshhh, there's no way I'm stupid enough to call him after what he did..." You muttered. You were nearing the front of the queue and Mark's deep voice was getting nearer and nearer. We're nearly there!!! You think, doing cartwheels in your brain. You start wringing your hands as you are so nervous. Finally the people in front of us finished talking to him and we were standing right in front of him. THE infamous Markiplier!!
"Oh my gosh, it is amazing to actually meet you!" You spluttered.
"Wow, you too!" Mark replied. "Would you like me to sign something or take a photo or anything?" He asked, slightly blushing for no apparent reason. He was wearing basically what you were and it was kind of embarrassing. He looked so cute and goofy but at the same time really handsome. You fumbled around in your backpack and brought out your markimoo pyjamas. He signed them and you grinned, knowing that you will have them forever.
"Can we take a photo??" (F/N) asked, anxiously.
"Oh, sure!" Mark replied, stepping between you two. You unlocked your phone and took a selfie with the three of you. You and Mark's faces were only about an inch apart and you could sense that you were seriously blushing.
"Can I take one just us two?" You asked (F/N).
"Oh sure!" She said, raising an eyebrow. Shooting her your best death stare, you positioned the camera. Just at the split second when you were about to take the photo, you turned your head and kissed Mark on the cheek. He stepped back, shocked but you forever had that photo saved on your phone. You started walking away swiftly, while your bestie mumbled a quick sorry and goodbye to Mark. You gave her a devious grin as she walked up to you.
"You sly fox!" She gasped.
"At least i ended up giving freaking MARK FISCHBACH a kiss!!" You exclaimed, triumphant. As (F/N) nattered on about posting the photo on facebook, you looked back and caught one final glimpse of Mark, staring after you, blushing his face off.

~Time skip~

When (F/N) had dropped you off, you lay on the couch in your apartment daydreaming about the kiss. You could still taste his salty skin and smell his fresh, manly scent. "Mmmmm" You absent mindedly said. Suddenly your phone beeped loudly.
Flannelman123: So how was it? X
(Y/N): Amazing. I actually got to meet him! He seems like such a nice person!
Flannelman123: Well, I'm glad you had a good time. ;)
(Y/N): The only thing is that Mark kept giving me weird looks like he knew who I was...
Flannelman123: Maybe he just thought you were pretty ;P
(Y/N): Yeah right! Markimoo and lowly me! Perfect couple (!)
Flannelman123: You never know...
(Y/N: I'm seriously tired, I'm going to bed. Looking forward to our date tomorrow! X
Flannelman123: Till then...
You pulled a blanket round yourself and fell asleep on the couch, dreaming you were in Mark's arms...