CHAPTER 7

MATT'S POV
I liked how she made me feel. How her head rested on my shoulders. How her hair smelled like cinnamon. I didn't want to wake her up so I was trying not to move. I watched Dr Who as long as I could but shortly after Mari I dozed off too.
It was a semi loud noise that woke me up the next morning. As I opened my eyes I noticed Mari wasn't there anymore. I hoped she didn't regret kissing me. But as soon it crossed my mind, I heard Mari's beautiful voice: "Morning sleepyhead. I thought you weren't going to wake up at all." Whilst saying that she put on her most beautiful smile, I felt a little embarrassed.
"Then why didn't you wake me up?"
"I just like watching you sleep. I'm a crazy stalker you know." She said with the cutest smirk.
"Then you have to be one of the cutest stalkers out there" I said and grabbed her arm. I didn't know what I was doing but I just followed my instincts. I pulled her toward me, that way she gently landed on my stomach. I put my hand around her tiny waist and started kissing her, gently at fist, roughly later. I haven't been that intimate with someone like that for a long time, but it felt perfect. Like we were meant to be. She kissed me back immediately. I felt kind of uncomfortable, though. She was fresh out of a relationship and I felt like I was taking advantage of her. But on the other hand, I really didn't care.
"Matt, I have to tell you something," she said suddenly. And I immediately stopped.
"What?"
"I am really a man," she said with the most serious expression I've ever seen in my life.
"What the fuck Mari," I said before I bursted into laughter.
"I'm just kidding. Now kiss me again."
"As you wish milady."

Sadly, our make out session was interrupted because of a phone ringing. It was mine, actually.
"Ugh, talking about bad timing." Mari just giggled at what I said.
I picked up the phone and to my surprise it was Joven.
"What's up Josh?"
"Don't you ever call me Josh!"
"I'm just kidding, don't take it seriously dude."
"Why are you in such a good mood? Did something happen?"
"Nah, man. I guess it's just a good day. Anyway, why did you call me?"
"Oh, right. Ian just called me and asked if we could grab dinner and go to his house and play some games. You in?"
"Sure. What time?"
"I think seven o'clock at Ian's place."
"Okay, see you then!"

"Mari, Joven just called. He said we are having dinner at Ian's place today. I guess he will text or call you anytime now."
"Oh, okay. It'll be fun," she said smiling, but I could see the worried expression. She was thinking the same. How should we act? Are we dating now? Should we tell them?
Before she could say anything I hugged her. I was stroking her hair and played with it for a short time before she looked up and placed her lips against mine. They felt soft and warm, but slightly wet. She kissed me very hard. And we ended on the couch again. It wasn't sexual, though. I didn't want to rush it, nor did she. I just wanted to make her feel happy and I was willing to wait. We stopped after a while and just lay there. She was on top of me, resting her head on top of my chest. I could hear her heartbeat and she could hear mine. At some point her phone let out a quiet "ping" and we both know it was just Joven.
"You know Mari, I think we should just keep quiet. And we don't need to commit or anything, I like being the way we are now," I said with a raspy voice. I didn't want to upset her. I didn't want to see her cry or angry.
"If that's okay with you. I just want to take things slow, for now at least. I really like you, Matt. I hope you know that."
"I know. I am really happy I have you." I kissed her on the cheek and slowly stood up. I had to go home and do some things for work. We decided that we should go together to Ian's, so I was picking her up at half past six.

The time went by really fast and I couldn't wait to see the guys and Mari again. The whole Smosh games crew felt like family to me. We were literally together every day. And I didn't want to admit it but I couldn't picture my life without them anymore. They changed my life for good and I was really thankful. The only thing I was worried about was Mari and I really wanted to make her mine. No matter what.

I was at Mari's place on time and I waited for her in the car. As she was approaching me she looked even better than in the morning. Her hair was in a ponytail, wearing an Attack On Titan sweatshirt and tight black jeans. She looked stunning. I couldn't help but smile and compliment her as she got in the car. I was surprised when she gave me a kiss on the cheek but I loved it. I didn't know what to do but I just kissed her back, but on her lips instead.
"We should do that more often," she said and giggled.
"Agreed." I couldn't help but smile.
We drove off and talked for the whole drive. I was a little shy at first but then I put my hand on her thigh and just rested it there. It was really comforting and relaxing.
"Oh, Matt, you're such a tease."
"As long as you like it, I'll be whatever you like."
She just smiled and suddenly looked at me. Her brown eyes bright and wide open. They were like start, only prettier.
"Then just be yourself." She put her hand on mine and squeezed it slightly.