🖤Even when the world is ending🖤(Crankiplier)

Chapter twenty-six

I froze and heard quick footsteps behind me I slowly turned around and immediately felt a pair of lips on mine, I felt startled for a second but afterwards I melted into the kiss feeling Mark smile into it

His hands cupped my cheeks and rubbed them lightly with his thumb, after a while he pulled away, my lips tingled and I missed the warmth and softness of them as soon as they left

My eyes fluttered open and I was met with the chocolaty brown eyes that I've fallen so in love with

"Please stay" Marks words brought me back to the harsh reality we were in

I was leaving

The smile that shone so brightly on my face fell quickly and I pulled away from his touch, regretting it when I saw a flash of hurt through his eyes

"I-I can't" my voice wavered slightly and Mark looked like a kicked puppy at my words

"Why not?"

Confusion laced his voice as he took my bandaged hands into his own

"Because.....because I don't wanna get you killed" I admitted quietly not sure if it was loud enough for him to hear

"Like everyone else who's gotten close to me"

His eyebrows furrowed as he processed everything I said

"It's not your fault people die Ethan, Tyler's death was not your fault nor was Dakota's"

I cringed at the mention of there names

"Dakota's death was my fault and we both know that" i argued giving him a stern look, he returned it causing me to back down immediately

Distant squeals rang out from somewhere in the town and thunder rumbled the earth

"Im going with you, wherever that may be, your not a monster Ethan, they are"

He motioned to the sound of infected squealing in the distance, a barely noticeable smile danced across his face as he looked at me

"Just stay for the night and we can leave tomorrow morning..okay?"

I thought for a moment eyeing the ground, the only sound was rain lightly hitting the concrete but I barely noticed it drowned out by my thoughts

What if I get him killed?
Was that kiss just to get me to stay?
Does he really think Dakota's death wasn't my fault?
Why does he want me to stay so bad?

Soft fingers lifting up my chin pulled me out of the war in my head, Marks eyes swirled with many different emotions I couldn't quite place

"Please"
He pleaded with a sad smiled as he pushed my wet hair out of my face

I searched his eyes for only a moment before finally caving with a sigh

"Okay..okay I'll stay but only for tonight"

Mark's eyes lit up so brightly and a warm smile spread across his face
He leaned in again and pressed his lips to mine ever so gently, I hummed into the kiss returning it and resting one of my hands on his chest, he broke away and slipped his hand into mine careful of my fingers and pulled me along

We walked through the rain back to the church with smiles on both of our faces a feeling settled at the bottom of my stomach wondering if this was the right idea or not but it quickly washed away when Mark looked down at me with a loving smile

Mark never once let go of my hand as he led us back into the church and down the hallway, we walked inside our room and I kicked off my shoe and threw all my stuff to the floor, feeling exhaustion wash over me as I plopped down on the bed

Mark joined me on the bed and snuggled into me, his warmth bringing instant comfort to me

"Thank you for staying"

His voice came out as a whisper and he shifted his arms around me pulling me closer to him pressing my back against his chest, I intertwined one of our hands and let out a hum

My eyes shut and I felt sleep consume me

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This took way to long to write I deleted this chapter like 4 times cause I didn't like it ugh

I might be starting another story but don't worry I'll keep updating this one

Luv ya💕

-K