It had been seven months since you started working at Smosh. The job was everything you'd hoped for - creative, chaotic, and brimming with laughter. From the moment you arrived, you'd been a bundle of nerves and excitement. You had always been a fan, but being on the inside was a whole different experience.
Anthony Padilla was everything you'd imagined: charming, funny, and disarmingly kind. At first, you had a hard time distinguishing between your admiration for him and the reality of working together. The more you interacted with him, the more you found yourself enjoying his presence, though you tried to keep things professional.
Over the months, you became a familiar face in the studio, and your interactions with Anthony grew more frequent. You were often paired together for various tasks, editing videos, brainstorming new ideas, and occasionally being roped into skits. It wasn't long before you found his jokes and infectious laugh becoming a highlight of your day.
Anthony had a way of making you feel special. Whether it was a quick compliment about your outfit, hair, or work. It always made you smile. You thought of him as a good friend, someone who genuinely cared about the people around him.
One evening, while you were working late on a project, Anthony walked in and saw you still hard at work. He plopped down next to you, grabbing a chair.
"Working late again, huh?" he asked, his voice light and teasing. "You know, you could ask for help if you need it."
You looked up, feeling a bit sheepish. "I'm just trying to finish this up. I don't want to leave it half-done."
Anthony smiled and rolled up his sleeves, diving into the work with you. As you both worked side by side, the camaraderie between you grew. It was during these moments, when you were both lost in work and conversation, that you felt the deepest connection.
The feelings you had for Anthony started as a simple crush but soon blossomed into something deeper. You began to notice the little things, the way his eyes lit up when he talked about something he loved, or the way he made you laugh even on your worst days. It was a slow burning affection, one that you were too oblivious to fully recognize as love.
One sunny afternoon, you were all at a park filming a casual vlog. The atmosphere was relaxed, and you found yourself sitting on a blanket next to Anthony. The two of you were chatting about your favorite movies when Anthony turned to you with a serious expression.
"You know," he began, his tone softening, "I've been meaning to ask you something."
You looked at him curiously, feeling a flutter in your chest. "What is it?"
Anthony hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath. "Did you fall from heaven?"
You blinked, caught off guard by the unexpected question. "No, but I scraped my knee climbing up from hell," you replied with a smirk, referencing an old comeback you'd heard somewhere.
Anthony chuckled, but there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes. "That's a good one. But seriously, Y/N, there's something I need to tell you."
Your heart raced, and you felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. "What is it?"
"I've had a crush on you for a while now," Anthony admitted, his gaze steady and sincere. "I didn't want to make things weird or rush anything, but I can't keep it to myself anymore."
Your mouth went dry, and you stared at him, processing his words. "I-I had no idea."
Anthony's face fell slightly, his nerves evident. "I didn't want to pressure you or anything. I just needed to let you know how I feel."
A warm feeling spread through your chest as the realization dawned on you. "Anthony, I've been feeling the same way. I didn't realize it until now, but I really like you too."
A relieved smile spread across his face, and he took your hand gently in his. "Really?"
You nodded, squeezing his hand. "Yeah, really."
From that moment on, things between you and Anthony changed. The friendly banter turned into something more meaningful, and your connection deepened with each passing day. The bond you shared was more than just a working relationship; it was something truly special.
You continued working together, but now there was a new layer to your interactions. The playful teasing and late-night conversations took on a new significance, and you both found joy in the little moments you shared.
As you both navigated this new chapter of your relationship, you couldn't help but reflect on how your feelings had grown so subtly, yet so profoundly. Every day with Anthony felt like a new adventure, filled with laughter, love, and the occasional cheesy pickup line.
The phrase "Did you fall from heaven?" became a cherished inside joke between you two, a reminder of the day everything changed. And as you looked back on those seven months, you realized that sometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected of places, and it's worth every moment of the journey.
