Septiplier High School

Video Games

Mark's POV

It's not a date. He invited me to his house, like normal friends do, to hang out and play video games. Nothing odd about that.

Apart from the way you're acting.

I've never been in his house before. He lives on his own and rents and I have no idea how he affords it, but how he pays the bills is his problem. My problem is whether this top seems to fancy for video games.

Stop being such an idiot and leave.

I wonder what video game we will play. I'm not going to lie I'm pretty amazing at games. This isn't me making myself feel big I'm honestly pretty damn good.

You're going to be late.

I mean this top seems cool. Its not new its a little worn (I bought it last week) and its casual and my arms look great in it but not that it matters just an observation.

LEAVE.

I should probably leave.

Jacks POV

I'm not sure whether inviting Mark to my house was a mistake. He's my best friend and he's amazing but my house is a mess and I'm behind on my homework. I was gonna procrastinate anyway so I might as well do it with him right?

Who are you asking?

I thought I'd wear merch of my favourite video game for support but now the colossus isn't helping my nerves. I wonder what games he wants to play. I have loads. Not gonna lie I have too many considering my tiny budget but I've earned my reward. My last report was beautiful.

Mark's going to be here in five minutes. You ready?

I have snacks. And drinks. Probably too many for just two people. But I haven't had anyone at my house since I got here. I've been to a few people's houses but no one has been to mine.

I wonder if he knows that.

My bedroom is moderately tidy. As long as he doesn't look in my wardrobe or under the bed I can pass for a tidy person. The trash has been emptied for the first time in ages.

I'm prepared. Physically. Emotionally however, I'm not sure. My mind is messier than my bedroom has ever been. I'm not sure what it is about him but he just.... I feel both relaxed and hyper-aware of everything whenever he's near me. I'll suddenly realise that my shoelace is untied or there's a thread on my jumper or that my hair feels messy and I just don't know why.

Hey, didn't you feel this way about Vanessa, or whatever her name was, in Ireland?

That was different. I fancied her. And the way I felt around her was not half as strong as my feelings are now. Mark's different. He's the best friend I've waited so long to have.

2 minutes.

I want to order pizza. I don't know what he likes. I'll have to wait until he gets here.

There's someone outside.

No one rang the doorbell or knocked.