Marley - Septiplier x Jelix

Jack-

Mark and I chatted for a while, skirting around the topic of the video we did with Team Edge, not wanting to discuss the topic further. Mark seemed to want to talk about it, but I wasn't willing. He seemed less focused after receiving a text and I wasn't sure if I wanted to ask him about it. There was no telling if he was willing to talk with me. I was about to work up the courage to ask Mark what was wrong and why he was being so quiet, when my phone vibrated.

Felix: Where are you? 

Me: Mark and I went out to eat, sorry. Did you want us to bring you anything back?

Felix: No, but I really need to talk with you. Could I call you quick?

Me: Sure:)

Almost immediately, my phone lit up again and started ringing. I was somewhat nervous about what he was going to talk about, but I shouldn't be afraid of someone I'm dating. Mark glanced at me when he noticed my phone acting up. I gave him a bit of an apologetic smile and picked up.

"Hey, Felix," I answered and noticed Mark's face seemed to fall. 

"Hey-ya, sweet-cheeks. Listen, I have to get back to recording soon, but there's something I need to tell you about Mark and I didn't want to just text it to you. That wouldn't be fair," Felix sighed and I frowned, wondering what dirt he could possibly have on Mark.

"Well... Fire away," I chuckled nervously, feeling uneasy about the situation. 

"Alright. I didn't want to be the one to say this, I was hoping Mark could say it to your face, but he was dead-set on not ruining this," He paused for a minute and I took the liberty of standing up and walking away, heading outside to feel more comfortable with Felix telling on Mark. He watched me exit, but didn't bother following, probably knowing I'd be right back.

"Come on, you can tell me," I urged him, growing curious as to what Mark could've done wrong.

"He's only trying to date you to win a bet he made with Bob and Wade - he was telling me about it before you guys left. He wanted me to let you date him, then I could have you back. I told him no, but he said he bet big money and needs to win," He sighed deeply. "I told him to tell you, but he wouldn't."

"So... He doesn't actually like me? He just did it all for a bet?" I couldn't help my voice from falling in disappointment and hurt. Even though I was with Felix, I genuinely did like Mark and I thought he liked me, but I guess I was wrong. I shouldn't care, but I do - more than I should. 

"I'm sorry, Jack. I feel awful. He was taking the whole situation as a joke and laughing and I wanted so horribly to just get him to shut up and stop being an asshole, but I didn't want to make things worse. I'm sorry," He sighed and I felt my eyes filling up with tears.

"I'm so stupid," I breathed out, feeling as though all the air in my lungs just emptied out as though I was harshly kicked in the stomach. 

"Jack, you're not stupid. I thought he genuinely liked you too, I found him as a threat, but I guess he's just a douche-bag."

"But... He's Mark. He wouldn't do this to me, would he? I thought... I thought we were at least good enough friends to the point where he'd never mess with me like that," I rambled and felt tears starting to streak down my face, even though I willed them not to fall. 

"I guess we were all wrong about him. I'm so sorry, Jack, but I'm here and I'm all you'll ever need," He encouraged, but I didn't find comfort in his words. How could I? It felt like everything was wrong. 

"Thanks, Fe. At least I know the truth now and I don't have to make a fool of myself anymore," I sighed, sniffling.

"Try to come home fast, okay? I miss you."

"Okay. I'll get Mark to take me back now," I told him, then hung up, not bothering with goodbyes. I flipped on my front camera after pulling it up and noticed my eyes were already red. I rubbed away the tears, but they wouldn't stop coming, causing me to give up and head back inside.

I could see Mark sitting at the table, picking at the food in front of him. I didn't want to go near him, knowing he only saw me as a pawn in some stupid bet. He messed with my emotions and tricked me, just so he could win money from Bob and Wade. How could they agree to something like this? I thought they were my friends, I was so certain they were. Maybe there's more things I'm wrong about. 

I was about to go tell Mark to take me home, but wasn't sure how to approach him. I found the waiter we had and went up to him, tapping him on the shoulder. He gave me a polite smile and asked what he could do for me. I took out my wallet and paid what I owed for my meal and gave him a tip, asking him to pay my half of the bill with it. He agreed, then I left. 

I wasn't sure exactly where I was going, I never had to walk home from such a far distance before, but it was better than confronting Mark immediately. I knew I'd have to talk to him eventually, but for the moment, I just needed to let out all the tears and be alone for a while before reuniting with Felix. I felt ashamed for how hard this hit me, but Felix didn't seem to mind. All I really know at the moment is that today sucks and I may have lost not one friend, but three.