Fool - Marcus Baker
Pairing: Marcus Baker x F!Reader
Synopsis: Marcus didn’t do girlfriends. You knew it. Then why did it hurt so much when you found out about him and Ginny? You were just hooking up, after all.
Warning: Use of YN, angst, mentions of sex and weed.
A/N: First fic ever, hope this doesn’t entirely suck. Also, I’m sorry for eventual mistakes, English is not my native language, so I’m trying my best. Happy reading!
“So I’ll see you tonight?” I ask fixing my shirt.
“Yeah... at that horror of a play” Marcus groaned from the bed. I can’t help but look at him for a moment, spread out on the bed. Even with a concussion he manages to look cute.
Yeah, he’s cute. Hell, he’s hot. Jackpot.
“Oh come on, it can't be that bad! Maxine is so happy to play the lead, let’s try and be supportive”
“Yeah well, she’s happy about everything - when she’s not complaining - so I don’t see anything special in this.” he says dryly getting up to make himself a joint - healthy, I know.
“Okay Mr. serious. I’ll see you later, find me in the seats?” I lean towards him to peck his lips. He returns it nodding briefly.
And just like that he turns away from me busying himself with his joint. Nice, polite, cute... Yeah.
Shouldn’t bother me though, that’s how we work. Hook-ups, nothing more than that. Like... anything, ever.
At least not on his part. But that’s fine with me! I mean, I knew what I was getting myself into the first time it happened.
It doesn’t matter that I had a huge crush on him at the time (or now).
It doesn’t matter that I wish he could see me the way I see him.
It doesn’t matter that I hope that one day he’ll look at me and realize that he cares about me in the same way I care about him.
It doesn’t matter.
Marcus Baker doesn't do girlfriends, or attachment, or feelings. I know it.
But then why does it hurt so much?
I climb through the window and look at him one last time, just in time for his usual goodbye. I smile and leave.
I can't believe I’m about to say this, but I’m actually having fun.
When did I stop being cool?
School plays are not supposed to be fun for the students, right? That’s a parent thing. I was supposed to stay in my seat, sulking and yawning, wishing to be anywhere but here.
And here I am, actually pondering the idea of getting a part in the next play. What the - and I cannot stress this enough - hell?
I’m 100% sure it’s all Maxine’s influence. I mean, I heard about this play a lot in the last few months of my situationship with Marcus, it makes sense, right?
I glance around me and, as predicted, all the kids - Marcus included - are looking dead inside while looking at the stage. Yeah, I’m weird.
“Hey, are you having fun?” I ask Marcus from the seat right next to him.
“Yes. A lot of fun. I’m about three seconds from getting up and singing along with my sister” His smile is so fake that my cheeks are hurting for him.
“Yeah, I thought so, you definitely look like you’re enjoying yourself.” we both laugh and he nudges my arm with his “ Hey, do you wanna get out of here? I kind of want snacks” I pick up my bag while nodding and he quickly informs his parents.
We leave the auditorium right in time for the break between the first and the second act. I see Max running off stage with Ginny, both looking a little upset.
I wonder what that’s about.
But as soon as the thought crosses my head I completely forget about it. Marcus just put his arm around my shoulders.
Of course I’m not squealing inside my head, it is nothing. We have sex quite often, so an arm around my shoulder really it’s nothing. Doesn't matter that he never did it before, and it definitely doesn’t matter that he’s stroking it right now.
Nu-uh, I’m cool. I’m zen.
God.
After getting snacks we start walking back to the auditorium - Yes, his arm is still around me and yes I’m over the moon right now - while casually talking about his newfound drive towards drawing.
We hear commotion from around the corner, a bunch of voices yelling over each other. Was that Hunter? And Ginny? I think I heard Marcus name.
“What’s going on?” I ask, Marcus just shrugs his shoulders.
Right as we round the corner alla eyes are on us. Okay, that’s weird. Marcus tenses and removes his arm from my shoulder.
Of course.
We are not for people to see.
“We were just going back to the show” He says carefully, slowly inching towards the door to the auditorium.
“We know about you and Ginny” Max angrily says. Marcus’ eyes briefly flick over to me.
What? Him and Ginny?
I’m speechless. I stare at him waiting for his eyes to meet mine but they don't. He’s looking at Max, not sorry in the slightest for what he did.
“Ah” he answers. Just that, Ah.
“That’s all you have to say? You’re not going to deny it?” Max continues, looking at me sadly for a moment.
I know that she cares about me, I know that she knows about my feelings for Marcus. That’s why her gaze on me feels horrible right now. I’m hurting, but I don't want her pity.
“No, I’m not going to deny it” he says. Great, glad he’s honest about it. Now, at least.
I scoff audibly and finally, finally, he looks at me. That’s when I see it, a sliver of guilt hiding in his usual glare.
He goes to say something but Maxine interrupts him.
“Well, what the ever-loving-freak-fest? I mean, seriously? You guys are just having sex now? I mean, are you dating? Is he your boyfriend?” I audibly scoff again, as if.
God how was I so stupid to blindly fall in love with a boy that clearly didn't love me back? This one’s on me, I admit it.
Fucking Marcus Baker.
“Are you guys in love?” Max finishes her speech.
Really? Has she forgotten about Hunter? About me?
I know that I wasn’t Marcus’ girlfriend but we clearly had something. I would hang out at her house practically everyday, we spent a lot of time together, with or without Marcus.
Has Ginny made everyone forget all about their friends? Is she really that special?
“No, it’s not like that, we’re not together. It was a mistake” He looks at me, leaning to take my hand.
What is he doing? He never did this, and now he thinks it’s the right time? The right thing to do?
“Don’t touch me Marcus. I mean it. You could’ve just told me about her, I didn’t need to find out about it like this. I would’ve taken myself out of the equation. I might be just a convenient hookup for you, but I respect myself, and I expected and trusted you to do the same thing” I start to walk away, tears brimming in my eyes.
He doesn't need to see them, I’m not embarrassing myself like that, not anymore.
“Y/N wait!” H grabs my arm, stopping me from moving further away “I’m sorry, I really am. I should’ve told you but I was scared that it-” he abruptly stops talking when Hunter’s fist meet his face.
Thank you Hunter, he deserves it.
“I have a concussion, asshole” Marcus says, while clutching his head.
I walk in the auditorium, ignoring his calls and Ginny’s words, going straight to the exit.
Thinking back to it, I don't need to be in the next play. I’ve already been played, haven't I?
And the worst part is I’m not sure who played me, Marcus or my heart.
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