YouTube & I

Chapter 11

Marcus just opened the door to his flat. On the way here it was kind of awkward. I was fine. I would ask questions and bring up old videos that he's done. I also talked about video ideas with him but he couldn't ask me anything. Usually when you meet someone new, you ask them questions like what do you do? What is your favorite kind of music? And other stuff like that but he didn't say much. I actually kind of thought that he would've at least asked me how I liked England so far. But we did listen to music. I guess that helped. Maybe.
"Welcome to my flat. It's not much but make yourself at home. Follow me and I'll show you where you can sleep." Marcus walked down a small hallway then turned into a bedroom. He put my bags down.
"Isn't this your room?" I questioned.
"You watch my vlogs. Cool, but not anymore. My room is the next door over. Ever since Naomi left I've been changing some things around. Now I'll be in the lounge if you need anything. But I have water in the fridge and snacks if you want any. Just make yourself at home." Marcus smiled and walked out. Yep, this is gonna be awkward.
I picked up one of my bags and put it on the bed. I opened and grabbed a t-shirt and pajama pants. I closed the door and changed into them. I opened one of the side pockets of my bag and pulled out a bottle of my meds. I take medicine for my epilepsy. My first year in high school I was diagnosed of having petit mal seizures. I now have to take medicine every night. I took two pills out of the bottle. I walked out of the room and went towards the kitchen. I opened the fridge door and took out a water bottle.
"No!" I heard Marcus. I walked into the lounge. He was watching a Liverpool game.
"Who's Liverpool playing?" I asked as I sat down.
"Manchester City." He said. Then he realized something and looked at me, "Wait, you watch football?" He questioned.
"Yeah, at times. I'm mainly a City and Barcelona fan but I'll watch a game if it's on. What's the score so far?" I asked.
"Still a draw but Liverpool is having better chances." Marcus seems surprised but also extremely happy.
"But Agüero isn't playing." I added.
"So?" He questioned.
"Ok, it's like subbing Messi in for someone on Barcelona. Agüero is City's Messi you could say." I explained.
"Ok sure." He grinned. I then put my meds in my mouth and washed them down with some water. I started to cough because I felt like I choked on it.
"Sorry." I took another sip of water.
"What were those for?" He asked.
"I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was younger. My seizures have been under control for awhile so you shouldn't have to worry." I told him.
"Ok, but that really stinks. How long have you had it for?" He asked.
"About seven years or so." I said.
"Aw that sucks."
"Oh! Agüero is going in!" I don't want to talk about my health issues.
"Ok, let's see if he does make a difference." Marcus faced the TV. Literally after five minutes after Agüero came on, he scored. I just looked at Marcus.
"Told you." I smirked.
"Take that cheeky smirk off your face. It was a lucky goal and the match isn't over yet." He said.
"Ok, sure. Wait, don't you have FIFA?" I questioned.
"Yeah, do you play?" He asked.
"After the match." I smiled.
"Alright, but I'm just going to let you know now that I might win." He smiled.
"Please, I've seen you play." We both laughed.

The match ended and Manchester City did win one to nothing. That leads Manchester into first place. After that Marcus and I played FIFA. He did beat me. We played three games and he beat me at all of them. I actually expected that. I knew he was better than me. I've only played a few times.
"It's past eleven and I'm extremely tired. I'm going to bed." Marcus yawned. He got up and headed to his room. I walked behind him.
"Hey Marcus, wake me up when you want to go to the gym. I don't wake up well to alarms." I told him before he closed his bedroom door.
"Alright, no problem. Goodnight." He said.
"Night." We both walked into our rooms. I laid on the bed. This has been one hell of a day but now it's time to sleep.

~Next Morning~

"Trish, c'mon, wake up." Marcus shook my shoulder and I opened my eyes slowly. I looked at the time in front of me. It's eight in the morning. Wait, I'm going to the gym! Yay! I turned around to face Marcus and he was shirtless and his hair was messed up. I sat up.
"Are you always shirtless when you sleep?" I questioned.
"Yeah." He chuckled.
"Alright, but get out so I can get changed." I told him.
"Ok." Marcus walked out and shut the door behind him.
I got out of the bed and grabbed my suitcase. I opened it and grabbed a pair of leggings and a t-shirt.
As soon as I got changed and put my hair up. I walked into the kitchen. Marcus was wearing a black tank top and red gym shorts.
"Do you want some fruit?" Marcus asked. He made a small fruit salad.
"Sure." I smiled a little. Marcus put some fruit in a small bowl for me. He gave me a fork and I started to eat some fruit.
"So Zoe texted me if you and I wanted to join her and Alfie to go pick up Joey and Sawyer from the airport later today. Would you want to?" Marcus asked.
"Um, yeah sure." I replied.

Marcus and I just pulled in to the gym parking lot. We parked and got out. Marcus had his camera out.
"I am on my way to the gym. I am joined by Trish." Marcus faced the camera to me. I waved hi and smiled. "It's a beautiful day in Brighton and now I'm thinking I rather go on a run. What do you think?" Marcus looked at me then faced the camera to me.
"I'm down for whatever you want to do." I shrugged with a smile.
"Wow, thanks for an answer." Marcus laughed and I chuckled. "Well, we'll figure it out." Marcus then stopped recording. Marcus stopped walking then stopped me.
"What?" I questioned.
"Do you want to go on a run or do you want to go into the gym? If we go on a run I can show you a pretty cool spot." He smiled.
"Ok, show me the way." I said.
"We need to get back in the car. We need to drive a few to get near there." He said and chuckled a bit.

When we got to a mountain top parking lot, Marcus parked and got out. I think I've seen this place before. I got out and went over to him.
"You've been up here before. I saw this in one of your vlogs." I said. We started to walk away from the car to get a better view of Brighton.
"Yeah, isn't Brighton beautiful." Marcus was smiling and enjoying the view.
I looked at Marcus as he had a smile on his face. I guess you never realize until the perfect moment when you see that right in front of you is the one you've been looking for. I can't help but look at him. His red cheeks enhanced his white smile. His green eyes shined. And his hair was perfectly combed. While I probably look like a mess. Ugh! I have to tell Tyler next time I see him!
"Trish?" Marcus chuckled and I snapped out of it.
"Sorry, but um, do you wanna run now?" I asked.
"Yeah." Marcus smiled and we started to jog.

About an hour later we stopped and started to walk. I stopped walking to look at the view of Brighton. It really is beautiful.
"I wish I could stay here for more than two weeks. I would definitely come up here for sunrise or sunset everyday. Where I live it's hard to find a place like this to just relax. To enjoy a beautiful view of where you live." I said as I stayed looking out towards Brighton.
"I bet there is somewhere where you live that you can relax like this?"
"All we have on Long Island is beaches. We don't have mountains or big hills like this. I'm not a beach person. I love mountains. I love to hike and snowboard on them. If I want to do that, I have to travel hours. Here, in England, it's at most like an hour. I wish I had that everyday." I said.
"Well all I can say is enjoy it for now." Marcus said and I looked at him. He was smiling.
"Yeah." I looked back at the view.
"Come on. We need to get back soon. Plus it also takes an hour to get to Zoe's." Marcus started to jog. I followed.