#I could definitely be wrong about Harry and Brads relationship

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Xander's dad had a friend who was a photographer and he ran a blog called Philly Chats. It was partly about Philly in general but he would also post a lot about Harry and Xander. He posted photos of them together, or Harry out and about in Philly, and sightings. He had an instagram page too and answered fans on it. He never said that they were in a relationship but imo he talked in a way that suggested they were like mentioning romantic dates, sleepovers, meeting parents, sharing clothes, jewelry etc. He wasn't the only one who did this because there were several others connected to Xander who also pushed the Xarry thing including his brother Max. So that is what made me think it was fan service because for what other reason would they do that? Unless they were looking for attention from Harry's fans and went about it in a creative way lol. I understand why Brad wiped his IG but not why most of his instastories are about Harry. Like clockwork, he posts a pic at a location and then we get pics the next day of Harry having been there. So now fans have connected the dots that Harry is everywhere Brad is. Other things like sharing clothes. The yacht pics of them in Australia. The backstage Brits pic where Brad was beside Harry but the rest of his team were at the back. The matching tattoos which the media brings up. Fan vids of Harry with Brad in the background, fan accounts of meeting Harry and Brad being there too. Pap pics, sneaky fan pics. I really doubt Harry and Brad are together all the time so why do they make it seem like it? Again, I don't think they're in a relationship but I thought maybe it was to keep fans speculating. But I 100% agree with you that they panicked when the tabloids picked it up. After that we didn't see Brad for like a week. But now we're seeing him again and the media does tend to post fan chatter. So I'm curious how they're going to manage this lol. Maybe they'll have Brad post a pic with a girlfriend, it's probably the only way. Sorry this is so long but am interested in your thoughts!

Okay I think maybe the issue here is just a fundamental difference in how we look at celebs and relationships.

My starting point generally when it comes to friends/family of celebs is this - people share about all sorts of parts of their lives and that might include their famous friends. I’m not sure how useful it is to get into specifics but let’s imagine that I was right and Brad doesn’t want to share his personal life now that he is under more fan scrutiny but he does like to share bits of his life on social media, especially if he’s doing a job that’s interesting/fun/prolific - why would there have to be a wider agenda? Maybe staff on LOT are encouraged to post about the tour also? I’ve worked in jobs where a social media presence has been encouraged and in jobs where it’s highly restricted.

Some of this I just don’t agree with also, like the matching tattoos thing I think is a bit mad to try and make work, sharing clothes like don’t you share clothes with your friends? My pal was here for the weekend and wore my hoodie out for the day, we’re not dating.

You said you really doubt that Harry and Brad are together all the time, but I don’t think that’s up for debate here bc I agree, I do think that they’re together a lot while Harry is on tour. There could be many reasons for it - I do think him being someone Harry enjoys being around or is doing his job is a valid enough option.

I’m also not familiar enough with the Philly chats content to comment on how things were framed, you can defo send me some if you have it, but I’m pretty confident in what my position will be.

I think Philly Chats was maybe trying to raise its profile by maximising the connections he had. I also think it’s a bit of a stretch to think that Xanders dad’s friend who runs a public blog would be posting about his friends son’s famous boyfriend or would even know about any relationship they had beyond ‘they know eachother’.

I’m not sure I think they need to do anything else just now - I think the bradrry rumours have died down a bit. I also don’t think it’s likely at all that Brad having a girlfriend would be related to this, the issue is not Brad but speculation about Harry’s sexuality - the obvious response would be for Harry to continue to perform heterosexuality.

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The Agreement (Part 15.)

Pairing(s): frat boy!fwb!Tom x reader, frat boy!Harrison x reader

Summary: Tom is a typical frat boy, his love for partying, drinks and girls are bigger than his ego. Y/N is a whole different dimension, she keeps her circle small, and even though she knows her best friend Tom is a total douche, she can’t say no to the little deal that was sealed between the two of them

Word count: 2.8k

A/N: Well I was rooting for the beans to be spilled, somehow I’m sorry to keep you all waiting here for the truth to be said💀. One more part after this and I’m giving you two alternative endings! I will also make 2 epilogues so hope y’all enjoy it!

Warnings: angst, swearing

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“Are you sure that everything is all right?” Your voice was small, barely audible because of the fear that you were asking too much tonight. Harrison was wordless for the past hour, the usual talkative and energetic Harrison was replaced with a tranquil and reticent one. It was bothering you, you wanted to be the one who he could trust with his thoughts and feelings.

“Yeah, sorry love. Did I zone out again?” His finger was ghosting over your skin repeatedly in the same way like it was an obligation. He was here, but the fact that his mind was somewhere else and not with you was the thing that concerned him. The messages stayed unread, but he still couldn’t stop thinking about them. You were also there, in the mess of his thoughts. You were such a pure person, the most breathtaking girl he ever saw and your modesty and tenderness still made his heart so warm. However Emily could do the same. Harrison knew she was nothing like you, that she was a total opposite and that was what got him hooked in the first place when he met her. You two were doing so good, so damn good and still are. Why did she came back now? It didn’t trouble him that she returned back home, but the fact that she was messing with his mind now after she completely screwed him over. That was the thing that made him so exasperated. He looked like a fool, he should have left everything he had with her in the past. Harrison was too good to be someone he wasn’t, he didn’t regret forgiving her for what she did, but he regretted not leaving everything there on that party. The coffee was unnecessary, the texting even more and the next meeting was something he didn’t even want to comment. Harrison was a tender-hearted guy, sometimes even too much. That’s why he was stressing, he knew how wrong this was and how keeping it as a total secret was something he will never forgive himself. There were many times when he tried to put himself in your shoes, he even questioned himself what if you did the same to him? What if he was the one to witness your emotional “cheating”. Yes it made his stomach churn from the thought and yes he was in a situation like that with the person who is now giving him once again a hard time. Everything was so wrong.

“You did.” You kept your words to yourself as much as possible, his silence was exhausting and you wanted it to end.

“Fuck.” He exhaled loudly, not sure what to do with this situation that was already so fucked up. Harrison was sure he was going mental at this point, begging for Emily to leave his mind just for a moment so he could breathe.

Your body was still, but not relaxed as it used to be next to him. You took the opportunity to turn on the side like you were hiding from his gaze. And maybe you were? You weren’t sure which reason was it now but the pick wasn’t hard. There were two reasons, two pretty clear reasons. Tom and him.

“Sweetheart.” He sighed as you shut your eyes. It hurt him that you knew something was going on and that you could feel him shutting you out. He didn’t deserve you.

“I’m just tired.” The plain respond and fragile voice was what brought him back where he should be. Here with his beautiful girl. Even if he ruined things, he couldn’t help but smile at your figure and face that tried to remain calm.

“Come here.” He spooned you, nuzzling his face in the warm crook of your neck relaxing immediately as your scent hit him. Was this the safest place for him? It definitely was. He was so sure about it.

“I am sorry for today. I know I didn’t behave like myself. So many things are on my mind that shouldn’t even be there and it’s freaking me out Y/N.” His grip on your waist tightened, afraid that you will leave.

“We all have problems Harrison, but we’re in this together. You having too much on your plate isn’t the thing that’s been bothering me but you shutting me off completely like you don’t trust me is something I’m worried about.” The words were so true, so true that he could feel the knot in his gut getting tighter every second after they left your mouth.

“I know. I know love. I’m so sorry. I-It’s just the whole college situation and I had a little disagreement with Harry so it’s been on my mind for a while now. I’m sorry that I shut you off but this is stupid and making you worry about it wasn’t what I wanted.” Lies. Nothing comes good from them. He swallowed the lump in his throat after he tried to gain your trust with these awful lies. God Harrison you’re a sore loser.

“Hey, it’s okay Haz. Whatever it is about college I’m sure you will ace it I have no doubts about it and whatever thing you had with Harry you will sort it out, you know he can’t stay mad for a second so I wouldn’t stress about that especially. And you never make me worry about your feelings. Please I would rather know what’s going on than see you get lost in your thoughts and overthink it if I’m the reason, if I did something that could made you feel despondent or something.” You were too good to be true, he still couldn’t see your face, he squeezed his eyes shut as the guilt ate him up alive. He loved you, adored every single feature of yours, he wanted everything with you. Maybe this was a call for him to wake up. Harrison could feel the warm small hand resting on his cheek, your face close to his.

“You know that I love you don’t you?” You breathed out a chuckle after he spoke, the warm breath fanning his skin that was prickled with goosebumps. He needed you.

“I do and I love you more. We’re partners, friends, lovers please don’t feel afraid to tell me what you’re feeling. I care about you.” Harrison was feeling like shit. You deserved so much and he wanted to give it to you. It wasn’t the end but he still couldn’t help but feel like it was because of his actions. He hoped that it wasn’t too late for his love. She should be gone and he hoped he will have the guts to say it to her face.

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“A good night Tom? How was she?” Tom should have known that the frat is anything but asleep. Before it was everything to him. Coming back from a girl’s place or brining one back here was a boost to his ego when his frat mates would cheer for him hoping they will be just like him. Now it was annoying, especially when he had so much on his mind.

“She was great.” She really was. A bashful and timid girl that loved history like crazy. Tom found it cute, she was nervous and when he asked her about her interests she couldn’t stop rambling. It reminded him of you and your passion about books. Evelyn was someone who could bring him back to his feet. A girl that cared about feelings and not about physical things, a girl that finds joy in small places not packed ones and a girl that could love him endlessly no matter what or who he was once. Tom wasn’t sure if he was describing you or her, but you two were so similar that it made his heart ache from the thought.

“Just great? Man I thought the nerds were much more fun to be with.”

“Brad spare me the stupid comments of yours I’m dog-tired and you’re a prick.”

“Man no need to be that harsh, you will find a new one c’mon.” Brad clearly didn’t get the message, no one would because they still didn’t think that he was a whole new person. It will be tough for him to prove how he isn’t the same guy with the reputation that he was once proud of but a whole new person that cared about feelings.

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“It better be worth it since I didn’t sleep this good in a while now Harrison.” It was a shock for Tom to see Harrison this early in his bedroom, he never came unless it was something urgent that couldn’t wait for them to meet up.

“It is. You know that I can only talk with you, we went through thick and thin.” It was the truth, they were inseparable and still are but Tom tried his best to distance himself a little bit only because he loves him and because Harrison deserves to be loved and treated well and he didn’t want to be an obstacle to his happiness.

“Troubles in paradise?” Tom joked, crossing his arms waiting for his best friend to speak.

“Yeah, something like that. I mean I’m the trouble no one else.” He could see the worry on Harrison’s face, Tom could read him like a book knowing that something was occupying his mind for a while now.

“Okay, you should start from the beginning yeah? Is it about Y/N?” Your name rolled off his tongue so smoothly, his heart skipping a beat after it. He wondered how you were doing, especially after he didn’t contact you a few days ago after his date, again.

“No. I mean yes? Somehow it is? But it’s about me mostly. I’m the problem here.” He ran his hands through his hair that was longer than usual, massaging the scalp during the process to calm his nerves.

“You? I never heard you were the problem in a relationship until now.” Tom laughed, not believing that the boy who was always too good with his partners is calling himself problematic. The girls were usually the owners of that title, screwing him over and over again because of his good will.

“That’s why I’m panicking. I’m not like that. Never was and I don’t want to be now. I need your advice I don’t want to mess up a relationship that I finally deserve.”

“Tell me what’s the issue.” Tom was getting impatient, it didn’t seem good, he didn’t want to give an advice on something that may hurt you.

“Emily. Fucking Emily is the issue.” Harrison’s gravelly voice filled the small space making Tom’s blood boil. He needed a moment to process his words.

“Emily? Tell me you’re fucking kidding with me here Harrison.” He was loud and clear, not happy with Harrison’s statement.

“No. Fuck, Tom I’m so lost. We sorted everything out on that damn party, we wanted to forget what happened between us, we wanted to say hello to each other someday like normal people we didn’t want to look at each other with pure hatred flashed across our faces. Nothing else.”

“So what went downhill after that? It was definitely more than just sorting things out Harrison am I right?” He wasn’t ready to snap and he definitely wasn’t ready to hear the rest.

“I really don’t know how everything happened. It was so fast, my mouth was way faster than my brain. She was all like let’s grab a coffee like friends strictly, I know you have a girlfriend don’t worry. Just friends yeah? So I agreed. We grabbed that shitty coffee and we talked and talked for a long time remembering old times and once again I don’t remember how I accepted the offer to see her again.” Harrison wanted this to stop, he wanted to enjoy the time with the girl of his dreams.

“Are you serious? What do you mean you will see her again? Do you even remember how she made a fool out of you? Do you want this to happen again? No, let me rephrase that, do you want her to ruin your fucking chance to live with a person who will care and love you endlessly no matter what? Tell me you won’t see her Haz.” Tom was seeing red not only because of you but because of his best mate, his brother. He knew how much damage she caused to Harrison, how he was the one to mend the pieces and how he was the one to push him into dating and trusting again. Tom didn’t saw this as a chance to get you, even if this happened when he was the old cocky Tom he could never. However he didn’t want you to believe in false love. Did Harrison love you? He sure did, Tom could definitely see that but he could also see the old feelings mixing with his current ones and he didn’t want you to be the second choice.

“She is trying to get under my skin. I don’t know what her intentions are but we’re texting I mean I didn’t answer her a few days now since I was thinking about it and how wrong it is but shit man I-I don’t know.”

“What do you have to know? Would you be fine if you knew Y/N was that close all of a sudden with her ex lover? Mate this isn’t you, are you being serious right now with me? You have the most wonderful girl in front of you and you’re here trying to get an advice or approval from me that going behind your girlfriend’s back is fine.” That’s what he was afraid of. Being a bit to truthful about you and his feelings. Saying things he shouldn’t say to your partner.

“You’re giving me a lesson about feelings and what’s right? Didn’t you fuck Helen when you were with Sierra? Man what the fuck is wrong with you, I love that maybe you finally realised how being a total douche is boring but I wouldn’t do that to Y/N but since when are you so into feelings and loyalty?” If Harrison wasn’t his close friend Tom wouldn’t even hesitate to break his nose at that moment. He was right about everything, every single word was true and that’s what got him mad.

“Since the second you mentioned Y/N, since then. Maybe you should watch your mouth and get your head straight about this situation I’m trying to show you what a great mistake you’re making here. I love her and I just don’t want her to know that her best friend gave an advice how it’s okay for you to have this thing with Emily going on.”

“What a great friend you are, so she knows you almost banged her best friend?” Harrison wasn’t like that, but Tom stroke a nerve of his making him extremely furious and incoherent. The only one who knew about that was Harrison, no one else. Harrison knew immediately who Anna was when they met and after meeting you he finally connected the dots.

“Don’t you even dare to fucking mention that shit to Y/N, I swear to God I love you like a brother but I won’t stay silent about Emily.” He stood up instantly, the blood rushing to Tom’s face as he looked into his eyes that were full of guilt.

“I won’t. Just don’t tell her about Em either. Look, we’re best friends ever since we were drooling and crawling as babies. I came here for an advice, I wanted to meet her but only to say to her that this should stop. I love Y/N not Em Tom. I didn’t do anything behind her back and I never would. I’m sorry that I lashed out I just have so much on my mind.” Harrison voice was shaky, his words seemed genuine and he hoped that Tom didn’t caught the small insecurity in his voice.

“I trust you but I don’t trust Emily. She always says something and you’re like a whole new person wrapped around her stupid finger. Don’t let her play you out again. I’m not a fan of you meeting her again but if you promise me she won’t be in your or Y/N’s life after it I w-won’t say anything.”

“I promise. Thank you bro.” The hug and palms patting each other’s back made Tom exhale slowly, hoping he won’t get you hurt once again. Everything else was a blur after it, Harrison leaving and saying something to him wasn’t what he was focused on. His thoughts were about you only. Tom was having an inner battle about telling you everything but he made a promise. He loved you both however the love towards you was stronger. He couldn’t help but think about you. Tom was a shitty friend, giving Harrison the talk about how wrong is it to be with someone while thinking about another person. And here he was, going out with Evelyn with you wrapped around his heart.

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Far From Love Chapter 2 Teaser— Full Chapter Coming 7/19

AN: I am so overwhelmed with love that you all loved the first chapter! I found enough time to get a teaser out so I will be working to get the rest of this chapter ready for Friday! Please leave me feedback in the comments and or in my inbox, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this teaser hehe

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Warnings: Far From Home Spoilers ??, fluff

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Peter was ecstatic.

Not only did you call him Pete but now he was in Italy, one of the most romantic cities in the world. This was the stars aligning in your relationship’s favor.

A lot happened on the 9 hour flight; Peter caught you staring back at him (multiple times), Brad spilled grape juice all over his white shirt, MJ was somehow able to make her way to first class, Ned and Betty were boyfriend and girlfriend now?? (yeah Peter is confused about it too).

Now the class was boarding on a beatdown bus heading to the beautiful canals of Venice.

Peter was dreading sitting alone.

He watched from his seat as you walked onto the bus, you were laughing.

“Hey y/n do you uh wanna sit next to me?” Brad asks and Peter’s ears perk up, waiting for your answer.

Please say no.

“Sorry Brad but I already planned to sit next to MJ,” you respectfully decline. Brad’s face falls.

You lug your bag and make your way down the aisle. You catch eyes with Peter and smile. That’s when you feel a shove and fly into the seat next to him. MJ gives you a side smirk. You give her an ‘I’m gonna kill you’ look.

“Nice of you to drop in,” Peter jokes and you adjust your bag on the floor. You stare at him. He looked sleepy. So cuddly.

“Yup I learned from the best,” you retort. Definitely a spiderman reference.

He laughs and your heart swells so much you feel like it’s going to burst. You haven’t heard that laugh in forever. You loved making Peter laugh. You remember a time that you made him laugh so hard with an impersonation of Flash that the chocolate milk he was drinking, shot out from his nose. Neither of you could catch a breath for a solid ten minutes after that.

“So uh sorry about that,” you point back towards MJ, “You probably want some alone time after that horrendous 9 hour flight with Mr. Harrington,” you pick at your fingernails.

Please say you wanted to spend time with me.

Peter shakes his head, “Nope. I actually kinda hoped you would sit next to me somehow.”

You do a victory dance in your head.

“Okay cool,” you instantly regret saying that. Cool? Really y/n? You shut your eyes in embarrassment.

Peter looks at you and sees and eyelash resting on your cheek. He brings his fingers up to your face and hesitates. He slowly inches towards your cheek and your eyes flutter open at the touch of his fingertips. You hold your breath, scared that if you were to breathe it’d scare him away for some reason. He plucks the eyelash off your cheek, “Make a wish.” You giggle at the boy as he holds your eyelash on his index finger. You close your eyes.

I wish that we get back together soon.

You blow away the strand and open your eyes to see Peter smiling at you. He was so close you could almost kiss him.

A large bump in the road causes your body to lunge forward and now you could count the freckles spread across his nose and cheeks. You could definitely give him a quick peck at this distance now. You didn’t even notice that you were glancing from Peter’s lips back up to his beautiful brown eyes. You watch as a rosy tint forms on his face and he lets out a breathy laugh.

Peter’s phone rings, “I’m sorry it’s probably May calling really quick to check in.” He quickly pulls his phone from his front pocket in his jeans and stumbles to press the accept button, you giggle. You go off into a daze as you watch him smile when he hears his aunt’s voice.

Another one of his chocolate curls is drooping against his forehead and it moves with the bumpy road and his head nodding, “Alright, I have to let you go May. Don’t want the international bill to be too high,” he looks at you with a side grin, “Yeah uh huh I love you too. Talk to you later.” He stuffs his phone back into his pocket and rubs his hands togethers before running his fingers into his hair. His gorgeous hair.

“How’s May been? I’ve heard a few things from Happy,” you tease and Peter’s face scrunches up. “Oh gosh don’t remind me. Don’t get me wrong I love May and want her to be in love again but I didn’t think it’d be with Happy,” you laugh and Peter joins you, “But she’s really good. Tells me almost everyday that she misses you and that I should invite you over for dinner.” He whispers the last part almost not wanting you to hear it.

“I totally would have but I knew it was probably too soon,” he looks at you and you feel your stomach do flips. Curse you Peter Benjamin Parker and your good looks.

That’s when the tour bus came to a halt and you were now by the canals of Venice. The kids in your class stand up to stretch and grab their bags slowly crowding in the aisle to head to the boat that you were taking to your hotel. Or is it called a gondola? MJ would know. You’d have to ask her to double check. You don’t know if its by fate or just a weird coincidence but Peter and you are the last ones to exit the bus. He insisted on helping you with your bags, carrying them down the steps of the bus and setting them down.

“It was nice getting to talk to you more Pete… Hopefully we can do more of that on the trip, ya know like old times?” you suggest and Peter’s heart grows at your comment. “Uh yeah I’d like that,” Peter fixes the strap of his backpack and you grin.

“Well I should go with MJ,” you tilt your head towards your best friend who already made herself comfortable on a ledge by the water reading a book, “I’m gonna try to help her to focus a bit more on this trip… Have her tell me more about the Black Dahlia and the murder.” Peter chuckles and you give him a tiny wave as you walk over to MJ, gaining her attention as she shuts her book. Peter bites down on his bottom lip. He gazes around the foreign city and his eyes land on Brad who looked almost angry. Peter gave him a confused look and Brad walked towards you, tapping on your shoulder. Brad you’re a prick.

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Harry and Models

The fandom has extreme entitlement issues believing they could tell Harry which woman he should be with, and not be with. I would LOVE to see him date a regular woman. I would root for her to death. The women of this fandom are just as beautiful and hot as the models he likes to date. I believe the women of the fandom are most definitely worthy of his time and attention. But, it's clear that Harry has a strong preference for beautiful models. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. 

Historically, men have always been visual creatures who love physical beauty. It's Biology 101. No one is saying that a regular girl is not good for him. A regular woman is just as worthy of his time and attention as the models. But why should Harry be shamed for loving beautiful women? There are women who dream about dating handsome men like David Beckham, Brad Pitt, Henry Cavill, and Christiano Ronaldo. So why can't Harry dream about dating a Victoria's Secret Angel?

It’s extremely unfair, extremely selfish, and childish to tell Harry that he needs to date a certain type of woman you want him to date or else. They hate the women he’s dated like Kendall, Nadine, Georgia etc. because they can’t live vicariously through them. That is why the women of the fandom insist that he dates a woman who is an image of themselves so they can live vicariously though that woman due to their insecurities. Stop putting your insecurities on the women he dates, it's unfair. I am not saying that ALL of the women in this fandom are jealous of the women he dates, but the majority of the hate that his girlfriends receive are largely motivated by jealously.

I think there should be a fine line. It’s okay to dislike his girlfriends and if you want to vent it out on your blog (like you do with Harry) that’s completely okay. But to send hate and death threats to his girlfriends that’s a bit too far. The women of the fandom will come up with bullshit excuses saying that they are not jealous of the women he dates but they hate the personalities of his girlfriends.

I really loved Nadine. She was kind, cute, and sweet;she didn't have an awful personality but the women in this fandom ruined the relationship due to their jealousy and bitterness. They even sent Nadine death threats, and sent her a photo of herself crossed out. How dare he date a woman who happens to be kind, sweet, and beautiful too! The entitlement issues of the women in the fandom is disgusting. The women of the fandom complain how the fandom is obsessed with models. The fandom isn't model obsessed. The reason why fandom talks about models is because models are the women he's dated for most his life. That is why they like to ship him with models because that is his type. 

Harry cannot help who he is attracted to. I have a preference for men with dark hair and blue eyes. Does that make me shallow for only dating men with dark hair and blue eyes. Absolutely not! It's my preference. The fandom needs to grow up, and respect Harry’s preference.

The fandom will never be satisfied with the women he dates. They will always criticize his girlfriends no matter what. I find it hilarious that the women in this fandom complain about how Harry doesn't date regular women but Harry did date a regular girl - remember Townes? She was a regular woman who was a student studying at a university, and the women of the fandom still hated her guts, and bullied her off of social media. Like I said before, the women of the fandom will never be satisfied with the women he dates.

They want him to date this perfect woman but in reality no one is perfect, not even Harry himself. That is why I left the fandom in the first place, just a group of selfish, insecure, and entitled women thinking they could tell a grown ass man who he should and shouldn't date just to appease their insecurities.

If you are jealous of someone because they're dating a famous person you want to date than you need to do some soul searching, and you need to book appointment with a therapist asap. I feel so sorry for his future wife, and children. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Feel free to critique. Thank you. 

[crazybigredlove]

5th August 2013

Dear Pete, 

Had one of those special little chats with Harry today. I'm over them. He seems to get balder each time I see him, which I realise he has no control over and therefore I shouldn't hold it against him, but I am developing a nagging guilt about possibly being a contributor to the sparser state of his hair each week. That is way too much stress, responsibility, and pressure for me. It's settled then: I'm dumping my therapist. 

Chatting away about the weekend and while he tried not to show it, I could feel him judging me. Those eyebrows just kept going up and up until they were practically brushing the ceiling. Should've kept it to myself but it seems ridiculous to only tell my therapist half a story. How can he help me if I keep my most neurotic behaviours hidden? 

Rather than laugh, he just narrowed his eyes and sighed a lot before launching into a spiel once I was done about how it's perfectly normal to have anxiety regarding meeting someone. Then he asked me a million questions about good old Lawyer Lucas from the college days, PT Patrick, and also Sailor Brad. Frustrating as it was his questions kept coming and I didn't hold anything back. 

After such an interrogation you would suspect that he'd choose to finish by imparting me with some precious piece of information meant to guide me on my way, right? Apparently not. Patting my arm he merely asked me what day would be good next week and that was that. 

Before I woke this morning Big Red had called. There was an apology message on my voicemail for not replying to my text at any point over the weekend and saying that he had just gotten busy. The voicemail was vague and he sounded sheepish... Called him back and told him I was feeling a little bruised. Remembered Harry's advice from a while ago about how when you're honest about what you need everything else falls into place, and took a chance on honesty. Told him that I needed a little space while I adjusted to potentially having someone in my life again. Like a knight in shining armour - albeit one who was completely missing that I was telling him I didn't need rescuing - he volunteered to come visit tonight. Harry didn't even weigh-in when I told him all that. 

Suppressed the groan and accepted the offer with a half-smile. The part of me that likes attention was happy, the other part was threatening to throw the phone away. I can't be the only woman baulking at the suggestion that a man who didn't reply to a text for three days is really into her? There have to be others that think that's odd behaviour. Right? 

Buffy terrorised the apartment while we were at work. Walked in on Christopher with not one, but two blonde twigs, and while repulsed and confused by the positioning, closed the door and blocked it from my mind wishing I hadn't already had my therapy session for the week. Then again, I have bigger issues to contend with. 

The Czech called and asked if I wanted to have dinner. Told him all about Big Red and how I couldn't possibly because, even though he did appear to be trying to kill me with attention, he was already on his way over and still seemingly keen to make me have a relationship with him. The Czech laughed. Not a little giggle or a brief chuckle, but a belly-shaking roar. No wonder I don't want to date him. 

Hang up the phone and then the text comes. Sorry babe, not going to make it. Don't be mad. 

Suddenly I am wallowing and wondering what the hell is going on and what is wrong with me. All of those thoughts are of course insane but it's feeling like it's quickly turning into a game I don't understand and that I'm definitely not winning. He calls after I don't reply, just to tell me that he needs to cook chicken. 

"What do you mean you need to cook chicken?" "Come on, babe. You know I'm trying to get in shape and I gotta eat healthy. Gotta bulk." "Are you serious? I can't tell if you're serious right now or messing with me?" "The weekend got busy, you know? It's okay, babe. I'll see you later in the week. Just let me get this done tonight..." 

That is the first time I have heard of a man passing up the possibility of sex with a woman in favour of chicken. 

So is he lying or gay? 

That's it! That feeling right there! When you all call me crazy and laugh when I get neurotic I get like that because I don't want to feel what I felt in that second: insecurity mixed with suspicion. As soon as it creeps in you know it's only a matter of time and now, now that I know I like him but I need time, now that I've started to fall, that's the moment he chose to show his true colours. 

Asshole. 

You can call me crazy, you can say I'm catastrophising, but in that second I knew beyond a doubt that Big Red would hurt me. Not disappoint me by changing plans, but rip my heart out of my chest and trample it if I gave him half a chance. And that's the very thing since Patrick that I have been trying desperately to avoid. So I called him out. 

"But you're on leave from work. Why does this have to happen now when you've already made plans with me?" There is confusion rather than accusation in my voice. I know because I am doing all I can to make sure that's the case. "Does it have to get done tonight? You can't do it tomorrow while I'm at work?" It's a weak excuse, so why would I even bother chasing it for a more detailed explanation? "Sorry, babe. It's gotta get done. You know I have to do this." Straining as hard as I am, you would think I'd be able to detect even just a hint of apology in his tone, but there is none. 

"It absolutely has to happen tonight?" "Yeah, babe. Don't worry, I'll see you later in the week. Anyway, I'm pretty tired. I'll talk to you soon." With that the call is done. 

Left feeling a little like I've been stood-up and very much like a Princess without a prince. Also like the girl who gets attached too soon and who should definitely know better. Trying to think of a movie reference but feeling so confused you will just have to come up with your own. 

I had a relationship-style fight with a man I'm not in a relationship with. That is not cool. 

Hang up and The Czech calls back. "What time is this dinner of yours?" "Um, well, about that..." "He bailed didn't he?" 

"Well, I don't know that bailed is the right word..." Lying. It is exactly the right word. "Get dressed. I'll be there in half an hour." "Why?" 

"I'm taking you to dinner." "What?" "Did he give you a reason why he suddenly couldn't make it?" The silence between us made my cheeks burn with shame. "He said he had chicken to cook for his bulking program." An awkward pause separates us. "I'll see you soon." 

The phone goes dead in my hand. The second time in five minutes that a man has hung up on me but the latter was thankfully less traumatic. 

While I'm getting dressed there is a brief flash of guilt as to whether I'm doing the wrong thing, but then I remember that The Czech has made it very clear that we are just friends (or was that me?) and there is no reason to feel even remotely bad as Big Red could've spent the night with me if he wanted to but apparently clean protein is more important than a voluptuous, funny, and intelligent woman. That nagging feeling is there though, that one that refuses to be silenced until its acknowledged and dealt with. 

Then there was a knock on the door... 

"Stood-up for chicken, huh?" His dimple is showing. I love that dimple. 

Wait? What?! I'm 99% confident that I just had a stroke and I do not mean what I just wrote. Think of it like a red-wine induced typo. 

"Health is very important," I say with a sniff. The Czech just laughs. "Chicken boy is a jerk. Come on," he reaches out his hand for mine. "I'm hungry." 

Dinner with The Czech was good but then it always is. We just laughed and laughed till they closed the restaurant around us and it was the exact distraction that I needed. Once again he didn't try and make a move so he is either 100% not interested in me, or respecting that I am technically still dating someone else. Laughing as I typed that, knowing that it would have to be the first option. Perhaps he isn't as bad a guy as I sometimes pretend. It didn't stop me from thinking about Big Red occasionally and wondering where in the world he was and whether it was even anywhere near chicken. 

The Czech insisted on paying for dinner again. Fought him on it, but he wouldn't hear a word of my protesting. It makes me slightly uncomfortable when he does that. Is he just being generous or a gentleman? Or do you think he expects more? 

Unfortunately for him I am not in the habit of accepting meals as payment for sex (look at me pretending he's attracted to me) so to the best of my knowledge he went home alone. 

Climbing into bed the phone beeped beside me. 

Thanx for dinner. C U soon :) 

Where are you? It's been ages since the last postcard. Not a single word via email. Are you ever coming home...? 

It's lonely without you... 

Liv x 

[morethanmonotonous]

MMXIX

It’s christmas eve so a little earlier than I start writing my end of year wrap up, but given that I didn’t finish last year’s - I’m being proactive. Slight edit here, I have been adding to this over the week and it is currently new years eve eve, still pretty happy with my progress.

We started off the year having friends over our place, the year of 20-nine-yeet. There was prosciutto thrown off the balcony, fireworks, and the best mates I could ask for.

Within 2 weeks we left for our Unify journey. This year, the key crew was me, ritchie, brad, and egg boy. It was so much fun, as always, and was the perfect way to start the year. It was a hot and messy year, with memories of a P-Boys crew, learning that Taking Back Sunday is actually the worst band in the world, Crossfaith party and the giant first group rowing that I’d been involved in, a weirdly blurry Trophy Eyes show, and not being bothered to get up to see State Champs. That girl had the tiny hand that I was sure Brad was going to steal (and may steal this year), we had an acid fuelled stacks on with Matt and Kylie, and laughed until we cried more than I can possibly remember.

We did our big America trip. I was reluctant to go to the USA next, and wasn’t sure how interesting or different it may have been to Australia, but I’m so pleased that we decided to go. The country was so varied and different across cities and states, the people were so friendly, there was just so much to see and do. The 4 weeks there felt like forever, but there still wasn’t enough time to see everything we wanted to see.

I fell in love with Vegas, unexpectedly, and never wanted to leave. Great coke, great shows (Counterparts, Criss Angel), and so much debauchery everywhere you look, it was magical.

The southern road trip was one of the fondest memories for me, seeing some of the weirdest places and people, going to the North Texas state fair, not being shot (it was a little closer than I would have hoped), but also feeling the southern hospitality and warmth and love of the people that I only hoped that Texas would have. I loved Austin and would like to settle there for a little while one day, with a great nightlife, progressive young population, and amazing architecture.

I think the biggest thing to have come out of our trip was my burning desire to move to New York. I love big cities full of lights and activity, and New York was everything I could have asked for in that respect. I would also love to live somewhere that gets snow, a white Christmas, and be able to experience american culture, living abroad (and the retail environment there!)

It’s always hard to explain why you want to move to a place, there is something about a magical city that just feels like ‘home’, and the desire deep inside you ever after to go back and make something in the city. Who knows what our 2020 New York adventures will look like but I don’t want to live the rest of my life without knowing.

I had an amazing year at RB, winning 2 Brave awards, climbing the harbour bridge, seeing Brene Brown, going to countless team events, and getting to know some absolutely amazing people. I’ve been inspired by people like Marj and Harry, and been able to grow so much as a person and in my career. Being my first pure category role has been great, I’ve learned a lot from Chris, about what I want to be as a manager and also what I definitely don’t want to be as a manager, and feel like I have gained so much confidence in my abilities, i have lost a lot of the anxiety I always had about being a young girl in a business, and also have been embraced for my tattoos, dog toys on my desk, and interesting dress sense. I have learned I can truly be myself at work and thrive.

I won 2 F45 challenges this year, I have really rediscovered my love for all things fitness, running, but particularly weight lifting. On the running front, I got my best time for a 10km on the city run that I did with Tash and James, and beat my best city to surf time by 10 minutes. It’s so nice to see that I’m continually improving and living my best life. I’ve been loving lifting weights though, I see running as a more meditiational exercise while lifting weights is so much fun and has been changing my body composition significantly. I am excited to keep this up, revise what success looks like from a fitness perspective, and to possibly get a lifting coach in 2020.

I had my first RB conference at Hamilton Island. I had so much fun even after only having been at the company for a few months, it was a great way to get to know everyone. I had my nose broken in the pool, with Harry, Josh, and Marj tending to me in my recovery. I was drinking Jager at the beach at 5am with the woolies team, and swimming in the freezing ocean surrounded by box jellyfish. I’m surprised I survived against all odds, but I am so glad I had such an amazing first conference experience.

Ritchie then met me at Airlie beach for us to spend a couple of days together. We had such a lovely time relaxing, going snorkelling, and seeing whitehaven beach. The walk and tour we did on the crazily windy and hurricane boat was amazing and fun, I feel like I can have a good time anywhere I go with ritchie. The weather cleared just at the right time to get beautiful views of the spiralling sand of the beaches.

For Valentine’s day I took ritchie to Narooma to swim with fur seals. It was honestly such a magical and surreal experience - the weather was perfect, the water was warm, and the seals were so playful. It was nice to play switch and relax in the little unit we hired, to eat pizza near the beach, and just spend time together.

Brisbane crew

Dubbo Zoo

I got new tattoos - my girl and tiger, frogs, wombat, La Dispute tattoo, and chipmunk, we went to good things in centennial park and saw some of my favourite bands like Violent Soho, ADTR, Enter Shikari (a new entrant), and Slowly Slowly. I have never been so dirty and bruised but it was an incredible time.

This year I made the leap and bleached my hair blonde / silver. I was considering it for a while beforehand and am so glad to have made the change. I’m feeling so much more myself and confident being a blonde, even with all of the money and time and maintenance.

I started to learn drums this year too. After winning the F45 challenge I decided to channel this money into lessons to become to me that I want to be, and fulfill the bucket list item I’ve always had of playing in a band.

It’s crazy to think that I almost finished this whole entry without mentioning Brooke and the deterioration of the friendship around about the middle of the year. I feel like that was one of the biggest social changes for me this year, and it has been tough, some days tougher than others, however I feel like I’ve gotten much closer to the other friends in my life and build a stronger appreciation for them this year.

I have been seeing my psychologist and have been realising how important healthy relationships are. I’ve been learning not to make assumptions based on passive communication, coming from the upbringing in my household, but to have open and honest conversations with the people in my life. Friends like Celia, Tori, Matt, Blake, Tash, have helped me so much with this, surrounding myself with easy going, kind, and understanding people. Ritchie has been incredible in this way too, always being open and honest, and helping to alleviate my anxiety around guessing how people feel and if I’d done anything wrong.

I feel that in reflection, 2019 was a great foundational year for the huge changes coming in 2019. I maintained 1 job, the same wonderful partner, broadly the same friends, and I feel like I am much clearer on what I want to achieve the next year. I have found that every second year of my adult like has been transformational, with the alternate one being more foundational, and I feel like this year has been the latter.

In the next year, 2020, I want to

-Continue to thrive with my fitness, running, lifting weights, doing whatever feels exciting and motivating at the time to continue to progress towards my goals

-Move my life to New York with Ritchie, setting up a new little nest and working to surround ourselves with new like minded people

-Drive my career, learning everything I can with relentless curiosity

-Continue to foster positive, loving, and connected relationships with the people who matter most to me in Sydney

-Learn the drums and continue to maintain my passion for music and grow my skills

-Above all, be kind to myself, allow myself to fail, learn, try again, and give myself the love and understanding to take my time building the life and going on the adventure that I’ve always dreamed o

[horrorhouse]

Because @sarcasmsuitsme posted it, I had to grab...

1) Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up. (Spotify; no iTunes) "America's Sweetheart" by Elle King; "Babe" by Lily Rose Depp & Harley Quinn Smith; "I Can't Go For That" by the bird and the bee; "Written In The Water" by Gin Wigmore; "I Don't Like Mondays" by The Boomtown Rats; "When We Were Young" by Adele 2) If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? Mel Brooks - I think he's a comedy genius. 3) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17. "if he were grabbing for a fly in the air. Harper knew that one." 4) What do you think about most? The future. 5) Ever had a poem or song written about you? I don't know if it was written about me specifically, but I Googled my name and found a Harry Potter fanfic where one of the characters had my name and seemed strangely like me but I don't know who wrote it. 6) Do you have any strange phobias? I'm arachnaphobic. Pretty common. 7) What's your religion? I was baptised Methodist but I don't go to any specific church. I believe in God, I pray, I read my Bible. I consider myself a Christian but I think organized religion is too corrupt and greedy. I'm an ordained Dudeist priest also, but that's something more social and therapeutic to me. 8) If you are outside, what are you most likely doing? Trying to get from point A to point B. 9) Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band? The Beatles 10) What was the last lie you told? Telling someone I felt fine when I wasn't. 11) Do you believe in karma? Absolutely. 12) What does your URL mean? pennydreadful was already taken so I use dreadfulpenny as a play on words. Penny dreadful is a reference to British Victorian horror/suspense literature. 13) What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength? I think my greatest weakness and my greatest strength are the same - I'm blunt. Sometimes that can be a good thing, sometimes that comes back to bite me in the butt. 14) Who is your celebrity crush? Jared Padalecki. 15) How do you vent your anger? I write. I listen to music. Sometimes I vent to my boyfriend if he's not the reason I'm angry. 16) Do you have a collection of anything? Funko Pop figures. 17) Are you happy with the person you've become? There are some things I'd like to change but overall, I'm satisfied with who I am. 18) What's a sound you hate; sound you love? The sound of fingers scraping against a balloon; the sound of my boyfriend's voice. 19) What's your biggest "what if"? What if I never cross everything off my bucket list? 20) Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens? I definitely believe in ghosts but I don't believe in aliens. 21) Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm. Right arm - Fidget cube. Left arm - Cell phone. 22) Smell the air. What do you smell? A little smoke and clean cotton scent. I'm burning a candle. 23) What's the worst place you have ever been to? I went camping with my boyfriend once. When he goes camping, it's a mild step above "roughing it". There was a porta-bathroom and there was a building with showers (with spiders and centipedes - uck!) but other than that, I spent the weekend in unbearable heat, in an uncomfortable tent. When I was outside, I was bitten by mosquitos AND horse flies. It was the worst! 24) Most attractive singer/s of your opposite gender? Adam Levine from Maroon 5 25) To you, what is the meaning of life? To try to make every generation of humanity better than the last. We've had some advancements and some slip-ups, but I think we're thriving. 26) Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed? I've driven before and come close to crashing but thankfully, no. 27) What was the last movie you saw? "National Lampoon's European Vacation" - I watched it on TV last night. As far as new movies, "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2". 28) What's the worst injury you've ever had? I guess having my gallbladder removed through emergency surgery since that's the only time I've ever needed surgery. 29) Do you have any obsessions right now? It's back-to-school time and that means all the school supplies are out. I usually buy a lot of pens, markers, notebooks, pencils because I prefer to have physical copies of anything I write rather than typing it out on a computer (at least until I need to submit something). 30) Ever had a rumor spread about you? Yeah. That's all I'll say about it. 31) Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong? Depends on how deeply they hurt me. 32) What is your astrological sign? Pisces 33) What's the last thing you purchased? I just bought a t-shirt for someone for Christmas (I started my shopping early this year.) 34) Love or lust? Love. 35) In a relationship? Yep. Have been for 11 years. 36) How many relationships have you had? I've had tons of relationships. If we're talking romantic relationships, I've had at least 30 or 35 guys who've been my "boyfriend" at some point in my life. I've only been intimate with maybe 10 of them. 37) What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you? There really isn't a secret weapon. Just be yourself. 38) Where is your best friend? I have more than 1 best friend. My best male friend is at work. My best female friend is in Indiana. 39) What were you doing last night at 12 AM? Usually talking with my boyfriend. 40) Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend? Yeah, I'd say so. 41) You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do? I keep walking to work and call someone who might be able to help. 42) You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid? a) I would tell certain people, yes. b) I'd just live my life without any regrets. c) Of course I'd be afraid. 43) What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it? "9 to 5 (Morning Train)" by Sheena Easton - It's an inside joke thing. 44) In your opinion, what makes a great relationship? Trust, honesty, being with someone who makes you laugh who you have a lot of common interests. 45) How can I win your heart? I fell in love with John because he's smart and funny, but he doesn't talk down to me just because he might know something that I don't. I once dated a guy who said I wasn't smart enough for him because I couldn't read Sanskrit and he could. 46) Can insanity bring on more creativity? In some cases it does. 47) What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far? I quit my job because it was affecting my sanity. I'm not happy with our financial situation right now, but I'm in a better place mentally and my boyfriend is incredibly understanding. 48) What would you want to be written on your tombstone? Obviously my full name, date of birth, date of death and then maybe something - I could be a smartass and put the line from "Ghostbusters 2" - "Death is but a door. Time is but a window. I'll be back." 49) Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "heart." What about love? 50) Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors? TARDIS blue (Pantone 2955 C) 51) What is your current desktop picture? It’s the house sigils from Game of Thrones forming the word COEXIST. 52) If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be? Kathy Griffin 53) What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on? I'm an honest person so I don't know what circumstance that would come up. 54) You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power? Telekinesis 55) You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? My first date with John. 56) You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be? The years of abused I faced as a child. 57) You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be? Brad Mates from Emerson Drive. 58) You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? Dublin, Ireland. 59) Ever been on a plane? Yes. 60) Give me your top 5 hottest celebrities. Jared Padalecki; Mark Ryder; Jason Momoa; Jeffrey Dean Morgan; Brock O'Hurn

[28whitepeonies]

Hi, what is your opinion on Bradrry? Because to me it feels like Xander 2.0, that other than being part of Harry's team he is there to keep his mlm fans entertained. It was really telling when shortly before his tour Harry was papped with Brad, seen with a random woman and wore blue green. Targeting all parts of the fandom at once.. and it worked. I'm curious why we got a whole pap walk with Brad but whatever. But I wondered what you think because I also see fans say that there's no intent behind it and Harry is just being seen out and about with his friend. I'm just not sure about that. Like Brad wiped his IG and mostly posts about Harry. Feels intentional to me.

I think it’s most likely that Brad is a friend & colleague/employee, I haven’t seen anything that suggests to me that they have a sexual or romantic relationship (although I could definitely be wrong).

I disagree entirely with framing Harry’s relationship with anyone as having anything to do with keeping parts of fandom entertained - I think that’s very much a case of fandom having an over inflated sense of it’s own importance. I think it’s more useful to think about this realistically - Xander was around because harry liked having him around and/or he had a job to do. Brad is the same. Harry performs heterosexuality because he couldn’t achieve his goals without it - but that’s much much wider than fandom.

I’m not going to say anything about Harry being papped with a woman and wearing blue green other than I don’t think those choices have anything to do with fandom.

Lastly - regardless of their relationship I think Brad wiping his socials makes perfect sense. I think people who spend time around harry are probably well briefed, and if you’ve spent more than 30 seconds in the world you know that both fans and the media are incredibly invasive. If Brad wants to keep parts of his life away from the public then I am all for it.