Beyond The Limelight ★ Markiplier X Reader

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Authors note: I was a little bit drunk writing this part so sorry if it seems rushed or whatever. Girls gotta party what can I say? (I was drinking alone in my bedroom writing fanfic and reading smut)

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You, Fizz and Ethan sat in the waiting room nervously, an air of awkwardness around you. You'd just come from the police station after giving your statement, Josh was finally locked up and would soon be on trial for his crimes. Even with his family and their influence, after doing what he did and the witnesses and evidence at hand, Josh was done for.

"So uh... How's Hermi?" Ethan asked, trying to break the tension.

"She's good." Fizz said. "Doing better."

"Good. Good." Ethan said, nodding and looking around awkwardly. An awkward silence fell over you. "I'm gonna uh... get a drink from the vending machine. Want anything?" He asked, slapping his knees and standing up.

"No thanks." Fizz said with a polite smile. Ethan looked at you and you shook your head. Ethan offered an encouraging smile then walked out of the waiting room over to the vending machine in the hallway.

"Y/N I..." Fizz took a breath. "I'm really sorry. About... everything lately." She looked at you with a genuine sorry expression. "I've been a shit friend and you've really needed me and I haven't been there. There's no excuse for that."

You swallowed and looked at her. "It's okay. I know finding a balance is difficult." You said. "I'd be lying if I said it hadn't been getting to me but... I understand."

Fizz shook her head. "I love you girl." She said and smiled. "I'll be better I promise." She held her arms open and you gave her a smile before accepting her hug.

"Are you Mr Fischbach's friends?" A nurse came into the waiting room and walked over to you.

"Yes. Is he okay?" You asked, standing up quickly.

"He's gonna be just fine." She said with a smile. "Follow me I'll show you where he is."

You and Fizz followed the Nurse into the hallway and walked past Ethan fighting with the vending machine. You gave him a weird look, furrowing your brow.

"It ate my money!" He said standing up.

"Screw your money!" Fizz said and grabbed his arm on the way past, dragging him along.

The three of you followed the nurse into the room where Mark sat cross legged on a hospital bed in a backless gown.

"Heyyyyyy!" He said with a smile as the nurse left and the three of you walked in.

"Oh Mark!" You said with relief as you walked over to him and brought him in for a hug.

"Ow." He said through gritted teeth.

"Sorry." You said, backing up.

"Hey Mark are you naked under there?" Ethan asked, looking him up and down.

Mark smirked then stood up (slowly and while gritting his teeth a little) then turned around and pointed his thumbs at himself. He was naked. His whole back and buttocks exposed.

"EUGH MARK PUT IT AWAY!" Fizz cried, looking away. You, Mark and Ethan all laughed as Mark plopped himself back down onto the bed.

"Let's see your battle wounds then." Ethan said, sitting down on a chair.

"It's uh all bandaged you can't really see but..." Mark moved his gown to the side to reveal the area he was wounded. The knife had gone into his side quite deep but luckily managed to miss anything important, he just needed stitches. Around his whole torso was a thickly laid bandage and dressing on the wound. He also had bandages and dressing around his arm.

"Dang you're like a hero." Fizz commented.

"You're telling me." You said with a laugh. "I dread to think what would've happened to me if Mark didn't block him."

"What happened to Josh after everything happened?" Ethan asked.

"He got arrested and he's locked up." You said.

"Really?!" Mark said in shock. "That's great news!"

The three of you spoke about nothing in particular, discussing what happened, the extent of Marks injuries, things like that. After a short while, Ethan and Fizz decided to leave to go grab some dinner, and you decided to stay with Mark.

"Did you wanna continue what we were talking about before we were uh... rudely interrupted?" Mark asked, leaning back in the bed which was currently in the upright position.

You smiled and walked over to the bed, sitting on the end of it. "Yeah. Although I can't quite remember where we left off." You said with a small laugh. "I thought you were gonna die Mark."

"Mark never dies." He joked. "Mark only protect."

You rolled your eyes. "Well you cut it damn close." You said, then paused. "I can't thank you enough Mark."

"You don't have to." He said softly. "I'd do it a thousand times over if it meant keeping you safe." Mark reached down and placed his hand on yours, sparks flying as if it was the first time.

You smiled softly. "So uh... what I said before... about working things out..."

"I want that too." Mark said softly. "And to be honest? Hearing that you and Sean had a... whatever it was... I..." he sighed. "I can't let you go. I can't let anyone else have you I just can't. So whatever it takes. Whatever you want us to be. As long as I can have you. And keep you." Marks face was serious and his tone almost desperate. "I need you Y/N. Not having you in my life has been literally the worst. So say what you need. Anything. And I'll give it to you."

You smiled at his words. "Well we'll give it a while considering..." you gestured to Marks wound. "But I want to squash the rumours. I want to just come out and be honest and finally be able to stand up for myself. Do you have faith in me that I can take it?"

Mark thought for a moment. "It's going to be tough." He started. "And I hate the idea of putting you through that willingly but if it's what you want then I'll support you all the way."

"Support us." You corrected, squeezing Marks hand.

A comfortable silence fell over the two of you for a long moment, feeling content, then Mark spoke up. "What I said before I passed out. I meant it. I have since the moment I met you and I always will."

You felt your cheeks get hot with remembering Marks words.

"Mark?" You said softly, looking at your hands then up at his face. Looking at him sent waves of warmth course through you and butterflies form in your stomach.

"I love you too."