Marks POV

This was so embarrassing. How was I moaning her name?! I just met her! I just decided to put that in the past as I led her through the corners and turns of my apartment. When we finally got to the recording room I handed (y/n) a pair of closed ear headphones. She looked at me confused. I laughed as I rolled my eyes. "Do you not know what headphones are?" I asked her. She just stuck out her tongue and put the headphones on. I plugged them into the computer system at the same time I hooked up the Wii U. "What are we playing?" (Y/n) asked excitedly. "The game that will make you angrier than flappy bird." I flipped a switch that connected to the headphones. "Go ahead and talk in this microphone." (Y/n) did what she was told. "Hello." She said.

Your POV

The words that came out of my mouth echoed around my ears. "Woooah!" I said as every vowel and continent ringed in my eardrums. "Alright," Mark said. "Now start talking in sentences."
I took on the challenge. "What do you-what do you-what-what do you want me to say-sa-say." I stuttered. My eyes widened. Wait...let me try that again. "Why is-why is- wh-why i-is my- sentence s-so choppy?" I asked. Mark said nothing. He was practically rolling around the floor laughing his butt of.
"Wh-what- is-is-is- th-this?!" I said trying to contain an amused smile. "That's a speech jammer!" He said through laughs. I looked at him confused. "Wh-what is a- what is-a *frustrated sigh* *speaks slowly* whaaaaaaat issssss aaaaaaa speeeeech jamerrrrrrrr?!" Mark stopped his laughing but a goofy grin was stilled left on his face. "A speech jammer loops your voice into your ears but in a delay. So you can't understand when you're done talking. Hehehe!" He explained.
I placed the headphones around my neck. "So," I asked looking around. "Now do you wanna tell me what game we're playing?" Mark looked into my eyes and smiled. "Super Mario Maker." Oh, cool. That seems fun. I actually loved Mario as a kid. I tried to tell mark that, but he was already setting up the game.

(Time skip)

"PHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHACK!" Mark yelled in rage. I just laughed.
"How did you- how did y-you-d-d-die on th-tha-that round?! I-its like the-the easiest -o-one!" Mark looked at me with a grin. "Shut up! The baby bowser took my fire flower." I just laughed harder. He playfully giggled and pressed retry. "You try it!" I just smirked and grabbed the Wii U controller. Obstacle after obstacle I dodged everyone. "Wh-wh-what is-is this child's pla-play-play?" Mark just snickered under his breath from my lack if control for my words. I jumped over the lava pit. This is what stumped Mark. What he didn't realize was the propeller cap power up was at the top of the screen. So I jumped and collected the icon. I then effortlessly made it to the flagpole as it rewarded me with coins and the Mario theme song. "Done." I said as I took off the headphones. Mark's jaw dropped open. "How did you...do that so easily?" He asked, his words quiet from awe. I giggled as a response as I checked the time on my watch. For a split second my happy smile was there. But then it vanished without a trace. "What's wrong?" Mark asked as I stared at my watch. "Shit, I have to go to work!" I yelped hopping from the gamer seat. "Wait, what?" Mark asked trailing right behind me. "Mark, I can get fired if I'm late again! I can't afford to lose my job!" I panicked and walked towards the door. "I'll get my stuff after my shift so I can bring it to my apartment." I said reaching for the doorknob. But Mark beat me to it and grabbed the door handle before I did. "(Y/n), please don't go!" He said with sad eyes.

"Why not?"

"I don't want you to get hurt, (y/n)! You're safer here! Zachary could.....attack you again." Mark said. I looked into his dreamy milk chocolate eyes. He...he cares about me? I thought. "I'll be fine Mark." I said trying to grab the door handle away from him. But he just placed his hands on both of my shoulders and spun me around. "You'll also be fine staying here with me." Our noses were only inches apart. My cheeks blushed as I saw my own reflection in his eyes. "O-okay....fine. I'll stay." I said quietly. Mark's face lifted with subtle joy as he gave us more space between our faces.

Mark's POV

Damn it Mark! That was your chance. That was your chance to kiss (y/n). I mean I don't know how she feels about me but.....I....love (y/n). That thought processed in my head. I didn't want a relationship. But I met the perfect girl to have a relationship with. Oh god, what do I do?

I'll tell her.

That's what I'll do.

I'll tell her how I feel.