Extra Chapter – Feelings in a Small Box (Ian's P.O.V.)
"Who knew this would happen?"
I shrugged and smiled at her when she asked that silly question – no one knew; that's for sure.
"I don't even know," I just replied at her, looking at the box. "So what's your answer?"
I fixed my hair in front of my bathroom mirror; yes, my bathroom mirror. Anthony moved out from the house since him and Kalel got married two years ago. Yes, we still do Smosh for our living; with some little changes. When we announced that Anthony's engaged; and not with me, the whole Smosh fan base got crazy, but in the end, they understand. Anthony's expecting his first son with his wife at the next 2 months. He's excited because he'll be a dad not long enough; I feel sorry for his child.
As for Mike; well, let's just say he's happy with his one year old relationship with Melanie. I'll just leave them with your imagination what would happen next.
If you're going to ask how I am with Skye; let's just say we are happy with the four year long relationship, with the whole Smoshers supporting us. They found out that I'm dating her at our first four months together, which goes the same way with Anthony and Kalel. We immediately decided not to hide it from them. Sure, there's death threats surrounding them if they were not going to leave us, or if they'll break our hearts (you get my point), but we get used to it, especially Skye. She's one hell of a fighter.
I looked at the mirror one last time, before I press the button.
Calm yourself Hecox; this isn't the first time for you to call her!
After telling myself to firetrucking calm down, I managed to press the "call" button. That must be the worst 45 seconds of my life.
"H-Hello," I said being nervous and all. I flinched when I heard her voice. "Uhm, can we meet at the park at 5? I have something to tell… it's," I paused, as I looked at the red little box at the sink. "It's something very important to me. Okay? I'll see you then!"
I went ahead to the park, looking fancy and all. I held on to the little box as I run towards the small hill where it all started few years ago, which I held closely to my heart. I called everyone on my contact list and told them what I've said last night.
I smiled wildly when I saw Anthony and his wife Kalel together. Man, she is pregnant.
"Good luck dude," Anthony tapped me on the shoulder as they went to their places. Mike and Melanie came as well, bid me luck, and went to their places. The last ones to come were the most important people to come who'll be supporting me; my parents, and Mike's father, whom I got his approval two years ago; crazy, but definitely worth it.
"Finally, after waiting two long years my son; you're now ready to ask her the question!" Mike's dad hugged me tight as he bid me luck. I smiled at the fact that he called me son. My 28 year old heart beat wildly.
"Thank you for your support for all these years, Mr Johnson."
"Dad," he corrected me.
"Thanks dad."
As everyone was at their respective places, I saw my girl, my one and only Skye, arrive with her white Subaru. Yes, the exact same car as mine. She didn't did that intentionally, but her dad bought it for her. How… nevermind.
I took her right hand, and escorted her to the small hill where it all started.
"Can you believe that it's been four years since that magical night happened?" I asked her, looking in her gleaming green eyes. I'm a sucker for her eyes; I always get lost in them.
"Believe me Ian; it's like it's just yesterday when that happened. Thank you Ian." She said as she squeezed my hand.
"Why are you thanking me?"
"You actually stayed with me and my crazy antics for four long years; no man has ever stayed with me that long."
I smiled at her as I fixed her hair. "I should be the one thanking you; you saw the real me, beyond the crazy title of 'The Other Half of the Comedy Duo Named Smosh' that is placed above my head. You see me and love me as the real Ian Hecox."
She chuckled at my speech, and teasingly kissed my nose, which I really love. "So, what's important?"
I smiled at her very weirdly, as if I'm planning something really evil.
"Ian Hecox, what the heck is that smile."
"The thing is… I've been thinking about this thing for two years already. I've always been afraid of being rejected. Being rejected must be the worst case scenario for me. So please, bear with my ridiculously long speech."
"Meeting you wasn't my plan. Heck, even falling for you for the very first time that I saw you; I didn't ask for that as well. I know love doesn't work out that way; love at first sight is crap. But, when I saw you, it was different; I felt different. That's when things started to get crazy."
"Sure, I wasn't the only one who felt that way. My good old best friend Anthony got in the way, and I'm sure enough, you liked him. Anthony barely falls hard for a girl, that's why I decided not to get in the way, since I'm the ''good old best friend who will always be there for you' guy. I trusted him and all that he'll treat you right, until I decided to get in the way, and actually faced the fact that I really love you, no matter how much I try to deny it. Forgetting you wasn't easy, and I thank God that I didn't. Getting in the way between you and Anthony wasn't the smartest thing to do, but I'm glad I did."
"When you broke up with him, I have no idea what to do. Until your brother told me that I should be supporting you and Anthony in different levels. I wasn't happy at all to see both of you got devastated. That's why I have decided to be your best friend; that's it. But I couldn't deny the fact that every time and every minute that I spend with you is precious to me. I was falling for you harder and faster, and I was hoping you will too. I decided to confront it; the fear of rejection."
"And now, we're here, at the same place where I faced my fears in order to have the chance to be with you. And I was lucky; you felt the same way as I did at that night. This little hill became our favourite place; we talked about our future here, including us getting married someday. To be honest, being married was scary for me. But then I realized, spending the rest of my life with you? It's perfect; beyond perfection."
"So Skye Clover Johnson, I Ian Hecox, am asking you," I said as I take in a deep breath, knelt down and pulled out the little red box which holds the feelings that I have for her, "will you be my wife, and spend the rest of your life with me?"
She was crying, and laughing at the same time. "Who knew this would happen?"
"I don't even know; so what's your answer?"
"Yes, I do!" She said, hugging me tightly. I kissed her at the lips, and put the ring on her left ring finger. Everyone who was lurking behind the shadows shouted for joy, and just simply, happy for us.
Who knew being afraid at something can lead into something more precious?
A/N: I will be back soon for another story that continues PP! It's a collection of short back stories, and that! Stay tuned! :D