Beyond The Limelight ★ Markiplier X Reader

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Authors note:
This is kinda just a filler part so sorry if it's boring :( I have some really good parts lined up though so don't you worry

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This couldn't have happened at a worse time. You couldn't really talk to mark about it because he was going to be in live on camera almost 24/7 for the next four days. All you could do is sit and hope Zola didn't spread anything.

"We are live in 5...4...3...2..."

"Hello everybody my name is Markiplier and welcome to this very special livestream: A Weekend With Markiplier!" The glittery light up sign flickered on and so did the timer underneath it, indicating how long was left on the stream, and everyone in the room cheered and applauded. You sat on a couch at the back of the room in between Ethan and Fizz, Sean sat next to Ethan. You smiled, trying to clear your mind, and watched Mark talk about the event, seeing how gorgeous he looked lit up under the studio lights. One thing that distracted you, however, was how fidgety Ethan was being. He squirmed as if he couldn't get comfortable, and it seemed like he was trying not to look at you, making you confused and concerned.

"Fizz. What is going on with Ethan?" You whispered quietly into Fizz's ear so that no one else could hear.

Fizz looked back at you with a guilty expression but didn't say anything. She opened her mouth to say something but then shut it, thinking twice.

"Fizz." You whispered firmly, encouraging her to speak.

"Okay fine. I... may have told him about you and Mark." She said, bringing her shoulders up and scrunching her face up, wincing, preparing for your reaction.

"What?!" You hissed.

"And he feels guilty that he knows but you don't want him to know." She said quietly.

You turned to look at Ethan and he looked at you confused. "What?" He whispered defensively. He hadn't heard what Fizz just said.

You opened your mouth to speak but then Sean leaned in. "What are you guys whispering about?" He asked, whispering.

You looked at the three of them, overwhelmed, not knowing who to rest your eyes on or what to say. After a few moments you stood up quickly and turned around. "Right. Everyone. Out. I'll explain outside." You hissed, then walked towards the exit. The three of them followed you as you quietly left.

You stood outside, letting the door behind you close shut quietly before you started speaking. "Ethan, I know you know."

"What do I know?" Ethan said defensively, looking at Fizz with a worried expression.

"It's fine Ethan. She knows." Fizz sighed.

"You know?" Ethan asked.

"What do you know?" Sean piped in, very confused.

"I know that you know." You said again to Ethan.

"So you know I know." Ethan said in relief, his tension visibly releasing.

"You know what?!" Sean asked, more confused than ever.

"That Mark and I are dating!" You said quickly, a little louder than you probably should have. A moment of silence hung between the four of you.

"You and Mark are dating." Sean said in disbelief somewhere in between a statement and a question. "Why didn't he tell me?"

"It's very recent. And we're not telling everyone right now. We're just kinda doing a trial run." You shrugged. "Ethan I'm sorry I didn't tell you. And I'm sorry Fizz burdened you with it, I know secrets stress you out." You scowled at Fizz.

"I'm sorry! I got excited and it just happened." She said, looking down in shame.

"It's fine. It's done. Please all three of you, try and keep this to yourself, we're not public yet." You said, clasping your hands together in a pleading motion. The three of them nodded. "Great. Now let's get back in there I don't wanna miss this."

Ethan and Fizz went back inside first but just as you were about to follow, Sean tapped you on the shoulder.

"Listen what I said before... I'm sorry. I didn't realise you were together. I wouldn't have flirted with you like that if I knew." He said embarrassed. So he was flirting with you.

You smiled in response. "Don't worry about it." You said with a smile before heading back inside. Sean sighed, watching you before following you back in.

You sat there watching Mark for a while, laughing at his jokes, watching him do various tasks and activities, and found it all very entertaining. You just couldn't shake the feeling though that something was going to go wrong. You couldn't decide if you were more nervous about the stream or about Zola's threats.

Before long, it was Tyler, Sean and Ethan's turn to be on the stream. They each made a grand entrance and sat on the set, Tyler and Sean each in one of the armchairs and Ethan sat on the floor cross legged.

"Gee you couldn't have gotten one extra chair guys?" Ethan complained, shuffling uncomfortably.

"No, the budget wouldn't allow it." Mark joked.

"I want your chair." Ethan said to Mark.

"No I'm the host I get the best chair. You get the floor." Mark said.

"Well then I wanna be the host!" Ethan cried.

"No." Mark said in mock strictness.

"Can I at least sit in your lap?" Ethan gave Mark puppy dog eyes and Sean laughed. Tyler, like usual, stayed stone faced. Mark thought for a moment.

"Awh come on just look at the little guy!" Sean said, pointing to Ethan.

Mark smiled. "Alright get over here." He said then laughed as Ethan got up excitedly and sat in Marks lap. "This is all very professional as you can see." Mark joked.

You and Fizz laughed along with them.

"I'm gonna go get some air, wanna come with?" Fizz asked quietly, leaning towards you.

"Yeah. I don't know how Marks gonna manage four days of this I can barely manage four hours." You whispered, standing up and Following Fizz out of the exit. While it was all very fun and entertaining, staying in one room for so long did get kinda oppressive and overwhelming.

"Listen I'm really sorry about blabbing to Ethan." Fizz said earnestly. "I was telling him about me and Hermi and it just sort of slipped out."

"Honestly it's fine." You said. "How's it going with you and her by the way?" You asked with a smile.

"Oh my god don't get me started. I genuinely love that girl so much." Fizz said excitedly.

"Woah already using the L word, huh?" You laughed.

Fizz nodded. "You will too soon I bet. With Mark I mean."

"Yeah I don't know about that." You said, face getting hot.

"I do." Fizz smirked. "You loooooove eachotherrrrr"