Always Watching. Jacksepticeye AU

Chapter 7

"Do you want to get some ice cream?" Connor asked out of the blue, looking directly at the ice cream shop they were sitting outside of.

"I didn't bring my wallet." Tyler replied, slightly upset that he wouldn't get any since something sweet and unhealthy was just what he needed at that moment.

"I'll pay. You deserve it." Connor smiled softly, making a blush spread across Tyler's cheeks. They both headed inside the ice cream shop and walked up to the counter, staring at all of the different flavours of ice cream. Tyler ended up choosing chocolate and Connor got mint chocolate chip and they sat back down on the wall. One hand holding the ice cream and the other holding each other's hand. They sat very close to the place where they had first met which made Tyler blush a little as soon as he noticed.

As the ice cream dripped down the side of the cone, Tyler licked it off with a tiny smile. Just an hour or so ago his mum had been yelling at him and taking away everything but none of that mattered as he shared a moment with his best friend. They hadn't known each other long but they felt closer than ever and wondered how they had ever lived without the other.

"Tyler?" A voice yelled, making Tyler jerk his hand out of Connor's. His eyes widened and he turned around to see Jack wearing a very relieved expression. "What are you doing? We were all worried about you..."

"I'm sorry. I just couldn't handle mum anymore." He mumbled, biting off part of his cone, despite no longer having much of an appetite.

"What did she do?"

"She said I couldn't see dad anymore and I wasn't allowed my skateboard... I hate her so much." Jack sighed but there wasn't much he could say about it. He had no idea just how harsh Stacy was being on the poor teenager. He just assumed Tyler was being an angsty teenager, making a big deal out of a small argument.

"Let's get you home." Tyler sent Connor one final sympathetic look (which he returned) before saying a goodbye and reluctantly heading back home with Jack.

-

"You're safe!" Stacy exclaimed as Tyler walked in the door, skateboard under his arm. Stacy kissed his forehead and attempted to wrap her arms around the boy but he pushed her away with a look full of pure hatred. Instead of putting the board where he usually did by the door, he took it upstairs with him to ensure Stacy didn't steal it. He shut himself in his room and collapsed onto his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He didn't care that they had been worrying about him. All he cared about was how unfair and selfish his mum was being.

Thoughts were swirling around his brain about how much he hated Stacy but one other thing was in the back of his mind. He loved Connor.

He didn't really know how to react to that. He had always considered himself straight but the feelings he had for the other boy went past friendly. It petrified him and was the last thing he needed after all the arguing with his mum.

-

"You again?!" Jackieboy Man muttered, subconsciously backing up. Markiplier was standing right in front of him, wearing informal attire and it seemed peculiar now that he knew he was in fact the Markiplier and not some random stranger. "Why do I keep bumping into you everywhere?"

"It must be fate." Markiplier grinned and Jackieboy Man almost felt guilty that he hated him because he was pretty sweet and that just added to the already miles long list of reasons why he was so perfect.

"...Right." Jackieboy Man picked up some bread and put it into his basket. Markiplier did the same.

"Fought any cool people lately?"

"No... I've been too physically drained and I seem to remember the doctor telling me to rest."

"I didn't think you'd actually listen to him." Markiplier laughed. Jackieboy Man definitely wouldn't have listened to the advice unless he seriously needed to which he did. If he hadn't taken the time to rest, he probably would have collapsed right in front of the feet of the first enemy he tried to fight. It would have just been plain stupid to try and fight in the state he had been in.

"I did because I care about my health... surprisingly enough." Jackieboy Man sounded rather stern but Markiplier was too laid back to care.

"Can I have your phone?"

"If you're trying to mug me you shouldn't ask."

Markiplier chuckled and rolled his eyes. "Just give it to me."

"Okay..." Jackieboy Man fished into his jacket pocket and pulled out the device.

"Unlock it."

"What-"

"Please." Jackieboy Man obliged for some bizarre reason before handing Markiplier his phone and letting him type something in. "Call me!" He yelled before running down another aisle. Jackieboy Man just furrowed his eyebrows and stared at the spot where Markiplier had been standing in awe.

-

Jackieboy Man and his two friends Chase and Jack had been out shopping together when a very recognisable voice called for Jackieboy Man. Chase had been lagging behind the group so they hadn't even noticed Anti grab him. "Follow me or he dies." Anti simply muttered. He didn't appear to have a weapon but, fearing for their friend's life, they followed. Anti took them up the stairs of a set of flats, turning around every so often to check they were still behind him. They reached the roof after a few minutes and Anti let go of Chase. Not expecting to be freed, Chase fell to the ground, his knees getting scraped in the process.

Moving like lightning, he was suddenly in front of Jack. He pushed him backwards so that he stumbled and fell off of the edge of the roof. His high-pitched scream filled the air but he managed to grab the ledge and cling to it. Jackieboy Man was about to run and help the man but Anti had predicted that. He managed to grab a hold of Chase again, holding him up so that his legs were dangling. His ripped jeans showed that both of his knees were grazed and were lightly bleeding. That time he had a surprise. It wasn't a surprise in terms of a surprise party or a present wrapped in wrapping paper and topped with a bow. It was more like the surprise that someone you knew had fallen ill or the surprise when a significant other broke up with you. Anti's surprise was a gun.

It was a simple pistol, small but lethal. It shined as if it was brand new and it was like ice when it was pressed against Chase's head. Tears filled his eyes as he realised that any of his breaths could be his last and he may never see his children again.

I'm not a fan of this chapter but oh well! I can't like everything I create, right?

I have a few questions though: do you ship Connor/Tyler? And what should their ship name be?

All I have to say on this matter is (I'm not sure if it's a spoiler) I'm sorry for their future. You probably won't like it.