Choose Your Heart, Or Your Head (Ianthony)

Chapter Three

A/N: I kind of had to force myself to write this and it's a bit short but yeah...baby steps.

Ian and Anthony were finally at the convention, sitting at the table and ready to meet some fans. Even though they’d already done it many times before in various other places, they still got excited whenever they got to do a meet and greet. It was such an amazing feeling to meet people who love you and your videos and it’s a reminder that you actually matter to the world. At times they still had trouble processing how many people actually watched their videos and enjoyed them and the fact that they had such a dedicated fanbase. It made everything worthwhile.

“Hey Anthony,” Ian turned to face him.

“What?” Anthony replied.

“Put your hand out on the table,” Ian said. Anthony looked puzzled for a moment but obeyed Ian’s order anyway. He was only slightly surprised when Ian took the lid off his pen and started doodling all over Anthony’s hand.

“Um excuse me?” Anthony said with an amused expression on his face.

“Is there a problem Anthony?” Ian asked without drawing his eyes away from what he was doing.

“Is there a specific reason why you’re scribbling on my hand?” he asked with the expression of amusement still on his face.

“Because you’re stupid,” Ian said.

“If I’m stupid I’d hate to think what you would be,” Anthony countered.

“Bitch please, I’m awesome and you know it,” Ian grinned.

“You sure are,” Anthony said without thinking. Ian gave him a questioning look but decided to say no more about it as the fans started pouring into the room.

They got the usual people. The criers, the people who were really shy and awkward and the people who just couldn’t stop talking because they were so excited. And they loved every moment of it.

“I can’t believe I’m actually meeting you guys!” the last girl left in line gushed excitedly. “You guys mean everything to me.”

“Thanks, that means a lot,” Ian smiled at her.

“Can you sign my smosh shirt?” she asked as she put the shirt on the table.

“Of course,” Anthony grabbed his pen. At the same time, Ian also moved to grab his pen and their hands brushed together ever so slightly. Anthony jerked his hand away and glanced nervously at Ian who seemed completely unaffected by what had just happened and continued talking to the fan. When she had gone and their area was empty, Ian noticed how quiet Anthony had suddenly become.

“Hey man, are you okay?” Ian asked his best friend.

“O-of course, I-I’m just hungry that’s all,” Anthony stuttered slightly and avoided his gaze.

“If you say so,” it was obvious that Anthony was lying to him but Ian didn’t pursue it any further, if there was a serious problem then Anthony would tell him about it so he wasn’t worried. “Do you want to go and grab a bite to eat now then?

“Um...” Anthony hesitated. “I would but I’m going out to eat with Kalel and some other youtubers.”

“Oh I see,” Ian said with obvious disappointment in his voice.

“You can always come along if you want to,” Anthony offered. He couldn’t help feeling guilty that he hadn’t invited Ian earlier.

“It’s okay Anthony,” Ian replied with a sad smile. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Ian got up from the table and walked away before Anthony even had a chance to say goodbye.

“What is wrong with me?” Anthony muttered to himself as he watched his best friend walk away from him. He knew Ian was already upset after having an argument with Melanie and he had just unintentionally made it worse. “I’m sorry.”