"Y/N?" You look up from my book to see Mark. "Yeah, babe?" "Me and the guys were going to go out tonight, go to a bar, stuff like that. Is that okay?" You quickly plaster a fake smile on my face. "Of course."

You peck him on the cheek and watch him leave, sighing. Memories of when you first met flashing through your head.

One year before

"Excuse me." You hear, turning around to look at the man speaking. He is handsome, with a mop of dark black hair, and a soft scruff of a beard.

"Of course." You move aside as he orders his drink. "So, you here with a friend?" You shake your head. "No, just wanted a drink to wind down with." He nodded. "Yeah, I know how that feels. I was here with some friends but they seem to have disappeared."

"I'm (Y/N)" you say. "Mark." He says. You grin. "I know. I watch your YouTube channel." He laughs "really?" You nod.

"Hey, I was was wondering, can I get your number?" You sigh, and look him in the eye. "Honey, I don't love guys half as much as they deserve. I've had my heart broken too many times for that. It would take you a long time to convince me to date you. I'm not worth the effort."

Mark grins. "I will see whether you're worth the time. How about I get your number and we go from there?" You give him a half smile and nod. "Okay."

Every boyfriend you had ever had cheated on you. So, after a while you built up tall walls so it wouldn't hurt so much.

Mark spent a really long time trying to convince you to go out with him, and to be his girlfriend, and after a while, you gave in. You loved him, you really loved him, but you knew tonight would be the night that it all fell apart.

Knock! Knock! You get up and go to the door, and there's Kota (random dudes name, just go with it) supporting Mark, who is pretty much passed out. You help him bring Mark inside and lay him on your guys' bed.

"What happened?" You say, sighing and sitting on the couch back downstairs. "Um...I think it's best if you  see for yourself.

He pulls out his phone and presses play on the video he took. You brace yourself to see it. 

"Hey handsome." A tall, gorgeous blonde comes up and places her hand on Mark's shoulder. Hey, babe." He says, turning to look at her. "You look like you're a fun guy, care to show me?"

"Well, I am a fun guy." He says. She giggles and places her hand on his leg.

You tear up and hand the phone back to Kota. "I think I've seen enough." He shook his head, pressing play again. "Just wait."

Her hand moves up, but Mark suddenly stands up and slaps his head. "Oh no, I forgot, I'm so sorry. She is going to kill me." "Who?" The girl asks. "My girlfriend. You distracted me, and I almost forgot about my beautiful girlfriend."

"Oh, don't worry, she doesn't have to know." The girl says. "No, I won't, sorry, it took me a very long time to make her mind, and this isn't worth it. You should find a nice, single guy to hang with."

He stands up and wobbles to the door, and the video ends.

You look at Kota with tears in your eyes. "Thank you." He hugs me and leaves. You change into pajamas and slide into bed.

THE NEXT MORNING

Mark's POV

"Ugghh" I groan. My head is pounding. I look over groggily to see (Y/N) sleeping. She is beautiful. I try to get out of bed without waking her, but I fail.

"Good morning, babe." She says with a smile. I look at her. "You are strangely happy." She laughs. "Yea, I guess I am. Do you want anything to eat?" I shake my head. "What happened last night?" I ask.

She smirks. "It's best if I just show you. Kota took a video of you last night." I groan. She hands me her phone and I begin to watch the video.

Your POV

You watch his face as he looks at the screen, his expressions changing from confused, to cringing, to embarrassment. When the video is over, he hands you the phone.

"Mark, every boyfriend I have ever had cheated on me. None of them stood their ground the way you did. I built up walls to protect myself from heartache, but you, despite those walls you pursued me, and stayed faithful. You have no idea how much that means to me."

He smiles, wrapping his arms around you. "I knew, the moment I met you, that you had so much to offer. I will never cheat on you."

You lean in, your lips meeting his. "I'm taking down my walls now, be careful." You whisper. He pulls you close. "Of course."

He lays back down on the bed. "(Y/N) I love you."