New Beginnings ~ A Markiplier x Reader Fanfiction

Chapter 4 - "You get me through..."

Part 1

It's been a few days since you received the upsetting news. You're upstairs in your room packing for the short trip home. As you're packing, tears begin to roll down your face with silent mourning. Your door is open and Mark stands in the threshold lightly knocking on your door with his other hand in his pocket. You don't turn to look at him so he doesn't notice your tears. You've always been strong, but this tragic event seems to squeeze you like a sponge when you always try to be a rock. 

"Come in.. " You say quietly.

Mark had a smirk but as he walked to you, his smirk faded. He could sense how upset you truly were. He sits next to you helping you pack.

"It doesn't feel right. Seeing you like this. You always have a smile on your face with a 'Stand Strong' attitude." Mark said in a serious tone.

"I guess it's another (y/n) you get to see that others never get the chance.."

"Well, I must be pretty special, huh?" He said with a light chipper tone.

"Yeah.. something like that." It takes a moment, but eventually you smirk.

"There it is!"

You smile more then go in to hug Mark.

"So, (y/n)" Mark says after you leave each others embrace. "I decided, and yes without your permission, that I am joining you. The past few days I've been recording a lot more to save to upload while we are in Ohio."

"No wonder you've been playing so much more than usual."

"Yup. Plus, I already packed my things so you couldn't tell me no!.. And I figured that a good friend wouldn't just have you go alone."

"I mean.. I have family there.."

"I know.. But.. I really want to be there for you, (y/n). You  mean a lot to me."

"You mean a lot to me as well, Mark." You smile as you zip up your luggage. "And once the funeral is over, we could drive to Cleveland and see some sites. I'll show you around."

"That just might work! We could even have a nice.. dinner.. together."

"I really like that idea." You smile at Mark and get up. "Why don't we head out for our flight."

You and Mark grab all of your luggage and head out the door. Mark locks the door behind you and then you two are on your way.

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*Skip to you and Mark boarding the plane*

You're being silent for the majority of the time you are together. But Mark understands and respects your silence. 

As you two are on the plane flying back to Ohio, you keep to yourself. You have so many thoughts... or lack of thoughts in your head. You can't seem to focus on anything, though you notice Mark ended up taking a nap. You glanced towards him and a slight smirk grew on your face but then faded. You start to silently sob trying to make sure no one sees your red flush complexion. 

*Mark's POV*

I knew (y/n) wanted to keep herself silent in thought. That's just how she works. It's a quality I respect and admire. I decided to take a small nap on our flight to Ohio for her grandfather's funeral. After some time into my nap, I slowly begin to wake up to the slight sound of crying. I lift my head up and put my hand over (y/n)'s hand that's on her lap. 

She gasps as she pulls her hand away, "Sorry, Mark... You kind of startled me.." She puts her hand back over mine. This made me blush a little.

"I'm sorry, (y/n). I didn't intend on doing so." I smirk at her. 

"I really appreciate you coming with me, Mark. You know how to comfort me, and I can't seem to understand how. But you do."

Hearing her say these touching words just pushed my feelings out more. And without thinking, I kiss her cheek very close to her lips.

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