"What a horrible accusation," Anthony deadpanned, perhaps the only thing showing that was a joke being the smile on his face and the fact that he just doesn't say these kinds of things in an actually serious way. He turned to face Elijah again. "but...I'm happy too, you know. Very happy, even." Anthony hesitated for a moment before leaning in for a kiss. An actual kiss, not just a gentle peck on the lips. Though the anxiety remained that maybe he was rushing into this, making him uncomfortable—and all he could do was just pretend the fear wasn't there.