#this is a big challenge for louis honestly

[whateveriscatchy]

about radio stations, the point that the solos are completely missing is that alt radio stations barely exist anymore (US) and the few that do are very resistant to anything remotely pop coded/associated (UK) which LTHQ/Louis are well aware of (Louis has specifically said so, he and zach sang discussed it) and is presumably why they haven't focused more on pursuing that goal. Also given the small number of alt/indie radio stations left, and the fact that indie fans DONT LISTEN TO COMMERCIAL RADIO primarily, it's simply not a good use of resources. And I DO think being obsessed with radio play is trying to make louis be harry-- it's a pop musician success metric, its not relevant to louis' current goals/ market. People need to let it GO

This does make sense. I personally don’t listen to the radio a lot so I can’t really say what the state of radio stations are like, especially outside where I live. And to be honest, I’m not sure what the demographics are for people who listen to radio anymore.

But your message does make me curious. I wonder what else are Louis and his team planning when it comes to targeting alt or indie listeners. Like what are their metrics and plans of action.

[indiaalphawhiskey]

Hi, I want to work through something because I want to be able to enjoy my time in this fandom and support Harry and Louis as they are now. Unfortunately, I can't help but be incredibly disappointed in the decisions that HL have made. Let me preface this by saying that I am aware of how entitled and selfish I sound but emotions sometimes override logic.

I had really big and unfair expectations of Harry and Louis. I honestly thought after One Direction they would come out and start their solo careers on an authentic and free foundation. They had the potential to be such an inspiring and important power couple in the industry and society in general. I pictured them being an amazing source of representation, attending charity events and talking about important issues. All the while staying intensely private. It's this wasted potential that I really struggle to accept. I also have a sneaking suspicion that the Harry and Louis from 2014/15 would be a bit disappointed in where they are now, not on the career front but having a fake son and still kissing supermodels.

As someone who doesn't place a great deal of value on things like career and ambition it's disappointed me how they've chosen that above all else. I believe there are more important things in life. Again, I know how all this sounds but no matter how hard I try I can't help how I feel. But I want to change because I want to be able to enjoy the people that HL are now. It's hard because I'm not here for their careers I'm here for them purely as people and as a couple.

Hi! So first, I’d like to say that I really appreciate the openness of your tone, even though we have quite different opinions. I’m going to strive to match that openness in my response, and if I fall short, I apologize in advance. It’s not at all my intention to come off as rude or aggressive, I just want to challenge your way of thinking about activism, authenticity, and the roles their careers play in that.

You say you’re not here for their careers. You’re here for them as people and as a couple. You don’t seem to see those two are directly interlinked.

The only reason we have access to them as people/as a couple, is because they both chose to continue their careers in the public. They both could have easily chosen to take a step back and work in the background (music production, management, etc.), which would mean no drama. Maybe would���ve meant a bigger chance for them to come out publicly.

But that would have also meant no content. No music, no pap pics, no articles (barring maybe one or two about a charity event, if what you imagined came true). That means no safe spaces at their concerts. No flag waving. No speeches about acceptance, and I need you, you need me, about your body, your choice, about helping people come out… No lyrics about all this time, and we could be lucky again, and you can throw a party full of everyone you know, and we’ll be alright…

No input, no… personality. So who would you be loving? Who would you be here for, exactly? Who would you be supporting? A snapshot of who they were as people/as a couple? The idealized fantasy of a power couple? The people you remember they were seven years ago?

Related to that, I understand that explicit activism is important to you. I understand that you understand that you’ve placed a lot of expectations on them that aren’t fair. Why you’ve done that could be for many reasons — maybe that’s how you personally choose to connect with the queer community, maybe you feel like if you had their platform and their resources, that’s what you would do, I don’t know.

But everything you’ve mentioned (“…come out and start their solo careers on an authentic and free foundation. They had the potential to be such an inspiring and important power couple in the industry and society in general. I pictured them being an amazing source of representation, attending charity events and talking about important issues…”)

Well… who’s to say this isn’t “authentically” who they are (while still working to preserve other things that are important to them, like the privacy of their relationship and their opportunity to make art), even without being “out” and “out together”? Who’s to say they aren’t currently an amazing source of representation? Who’s to say they aren’t talking about important issues?

Because, to me, they are. They may not be doing it at the helm of a pride parade in a rainbow mankini making out in front of news cameras.

But isn’t it equally as important to hold spaces for queer people to just gather and experience joy? Isn’t it equally as important to be verbal about challenging adversity and coming out on top? Isn’t it equally as important to make coming out to one’s parents a communal, celebratory fantastic memory instead of something that’s solitary and filled with fear? Isn’t equally important to prop up young musicians and show them someone with power will be kind, will be supportive, will open doors for them?

There’s value in pragmatic, maybe even implicit, forms of “activism”, too. There’s value in championing life and love and kindness and joy and upholding it for the people who can’t uphold it for themselves. (And it’s especially meaningful coming from two people in such a historically abusive, conservative, homophobic industry.) There’s value in using your time in the spotlight for the benefit of your actual fans.

TL;DR I guess what I’m saying is, we all seem to uphold this gold standard of activism to the letter, and assume that anything less than that isn’t activism, isn’t authenticity, isn’t representation. But having such a rigid definition of “doing good” for a community negates the constant and consistent representation and good they’ve both fought to be able to do.

You said a lot more in your anon, but this is really all I have energy to answer. If it doesn’t change your mind, that’s okay. If it’s still not enough for you, that’s okay too. It doesn’t, and won’t ever, negate everything they’ve done for me and for others.

Maybe one day you’ll find your way back, or maybe you’ll find a couple that represents you the way you need to be represented. Until then, all the best. 🤍

[covenofthearticulate]

14. Is there a character or ship you were so sure you would never write/draw but now you've changed your mind? 18. Type Lestat's name and tell us what the autocomplete suggests as the next word

14. Yeah dude idk what's in the water but so far since the new year I've written a Daniel/Louis fic, and I'm now finishing up a Lestat/Armand fic so like!!! This year is my time to branch out, I guess! It's been really fun but also really really challenging and I'm lowkey really proud of myself because fic is one of those things that, for me, is a really big commitment. It's a hobby, sure, but like...I'm a perfectionist, so I don't like putting anything out in the world that I'm not 100% happy with, so when I'm writing new characters and dynamics that I'm not as comfortable with, it takes a lot more Brain Power!!

18. Lestat is so popular and best known for his music

LOL honestly this sounds like it was written by Lestat 😂

[mermaidsirennikita]

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH what are your top 10 favorite queer ships?

HELLO HAPPY PRIDE!

Louis and Lestat, Interview with the Vampire (the show, I have no time for the novels)--Toxic! Horrible! Angsty! Incredibly compelling and giving me some of the best chemistry and acting and writing I've ever seen! When Armand did the psychic phone call for them I wept. "Tell him I love him" gag me

Lito and Hernando, Sense8--Will always and forever have my heart. They gave angst, they gave romcom, they gave WHIMSY. I love love love love them.

Nomi and Amanita, Sense8--Because I can't just give one Sense8 ship, and my God, these two were beautiful. Still one of my favorite proposals on TV ever.

Callie and Arizona, Grey's Anatomy--These two became so toxic and awful because Shonda, but when I was younger they were such a huge deal on TV and I was sooo invested. So I can't NOT mention them.

Atia and Ilithyia, Spartacus--SADLY LOL. They were honestly both heinously evil and I think their deaths were absolutely appropriate, but I was kind of obsessed with their twisted love/hate thing that was always like... in a weird gray area between platonic and romantic and like.... mother/daughter........ IT WAS WEIRD.............. But also, Lucy Lawless?

Agron and Nasir, Spartacus--Obviously they also get a place here, and they get even more of one because they were a) undeniable, whereas Atia and Ilithyia I will allow was like... clearly a thing, but more subtextual b) SO BEAUTIFUL AND GORGEOUS AND I LOVE THEM SFM.

Stede/Ed, Our Flag Means Death--However much I dislike season 2, I did actually really enjoy their ending all things considered (the big I love you, the retirement which would've been stupid if the show got renewed but it didn't so I'm fine with it) and season 1 is one of my favorite seasons of TV ever. So. Them.

Dani/Jamie, The Haunting of Bly Manor--Sometimes I forget how much I love these two, but then I rewatch Bly Manor for Halloween and they're kinda perfect. I really love the tragedy of their relationship against like, the romanticism of it all. While there is the Bury Your Gays stereotype that we should always be mindful of, I think this show is a really good example of how you can have romantic tragedy (which kinda happens to every couple on the show.... these two arguably have the most time together) which befits the Gothic genre, PLUS heart and true love. That never really dies.

Patrick/Tashi/Art, Challengers--WELL THEY'RE UP THERE NOW. I'm trying to stick to onscreen things because my favorite queer romance novels would be ANOTHER POST, and these three gave me that same feeling. Like, in my mind, it's really not a question of whether or not this is canon. That ending is a polyamorous ending lol. I refuse to accept anything else.

Anne Lister and Ann Walker, Gentleman Jack--LOL THESE TWO WENT THRUUUU IT and I wish the show had gone on longer, but I really loved their chemistry and like... I don't know. It was a very complex and messy relationship, but I kinda feel like you often have this sanitized version of queer love in media at the moment? And I liked that the complexities of this relationship--infidelity, is Anne using Ann for money, does Anne love Ann but have such massive trust issues that she can't pull off happiness?--is seen in SO many het couples in period dramas? Like, we accept that in a het period drama without blinking, and I kind of appreciated that all those "seducer" tropes were here, too.

[desertfangs]

💫🎀🧿💌 for the ask game!!

Oh my gosh, thank you for the ask! 💫what is your favorite kind of comment/feedback?

I love all comments and feedback (as long as it's not like.. mean). Just knowing people read or enjoyed something I wrote is honestly an incredible feeling. But I think my favorite thing is when I've made someone laugh. That always makes me really happy. Also love hearing when I nail the characterization because that is important to me, but making people laugh is like... my favorite thing.

🎀give yourself a compliment about your own writing I mean I sure do a lot of it. 😅 Sometimes I worry I post too much fic (is that a thing??) and I definitely don't expect to people keep up reading when I'm posting weekly or whatever, but I really enjoy writing, and it's part of how I engage with fandom and I write fast, so I end up with a lot of fic. (I also end up with a lot of scraps, unfinished stories, false starts, and stuff I don't think is worth posting.) Also I do think I'm pretty solid at dialogue. Not all the time but I try to get the character's voices correct or as close as I can. Marius and Louis are often the hardest, but Lestat and Daniel having conversations takes me FOREVER to write because I want them both to sound like them. (That's two compliments, whoops. The first is sort of dubious I guess.)

🧿what steps do you take to not take things personally if a fic doesn't do well, or if your writing/posting/sharing experience isn't going how you'd like it to?

I always take it personally. 😂😂 No, no, I'm kidding. I try to remind myself of several things: 1. Sometimes you just post at a weird time or a day when people aren't around and then it gets forgotten and buried so it doesn't get as much love. 2. Sometimes it's just not a popular pairing or type of fic. But I like to experiment with different stuff and different groups of characters. 3. Not every fic is for everyone and neither is my writing style. I tend to write a lot of dialogue-heavy slice of life stuff, which I love, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. I've gotten a lot more confident writing smut, and someday I want to write a big Plot-Heavy Multi-Part fic or try cowriting with someone, but I love little fics that just explore the nooks and crannies left by canon (both reading them and writing them). Not everything I write is going to have broad appeal and that's okay! Mostly, I'm writing for me. I am my own target audience. Of course I want other people to enjoy what I write, and I always hope they do! Which is why comments really help, it makes it feel like I'm not writing into a void. But at the end of the day, as long as one or two people enjoy it and it's what I set out to write, then I'm happy, and I move on and write the next thing.

💌share something with us about an up-and-coming work (WIP) that has you excited!

I am desperately trying to write something Lestat/Daniel for Lestat Birthday Bingo but I have like 3 half-finished fics I'm not super happy with any of them right now, so we shall see! Their conversations are so hard to write, I think because they get deep and getting Lestat to actually open up is a challenge! 😬

I also have an idea for a fun Devil's Minion Christmas Fic that I want to start soon, so I'm really excited about that but I don't want to say too much since I don't want to jinx it.

[stop-breaking-my-heart-telltale]

I really miss Louis. He is honestly my favorite part about TFS. The nuance and depth to his character, how he grows so much throughout the season. His chemistry/spark with Clementine and the way their relationship can develop into something that reflects a beautiful, genuine and meaningful bond. Man, if I could experience TFS for the first time again, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

I feel that. Y'all know he's my favorite part of TFS [and honestly, the entire series], he makes the entire experience all the more enjoyable. It's funny to go back to TFS after putting it down for so long and still love a character wholeheartedly but for slightly different reasons.

I mean, I said it all in my big revisiting TFS post, I could write about Louis all day if given the opportunity, but his writing in TFS is so good. So much personality, so much growth. They weren't afraid to show an uglier side to his character to give him more dimension. That's one of the best things about this series as a whole, it gives you characters that always walk a grey line, and they're various shades of grey, y'know?

Louis is charming and genuine in his kind behavior, but he's also the same person who vindictively broke up his parent's marriage, it's such a mindfuck, and the reason you're not disgusted by that revelation is how we see him reflect on those past actions. He's disgusted with himself, and he doesn't want to be that person anymore. He doesn't just say he wants to be better and then doesn't actually change his behavior, either. He makes an effort and that's why he's so endearing as a character.

And yes, the whole vote thing *is* interesting and challenges his relationships with Clementine and AJ. Be mad about that and hate him all you want, in my opinion that's just a disservice to do to yourself when you could actually look at the thought that went into that whole situation and see it as a good choice for the story. Louis' character wouldn't be as good if he sided with Clementine, and it goes to prove that even after everything, he isn't so proud that he won't apologize for a mistake he made and then go on to improve from it. Anyone can say they're sorry, many characters have apologized to Clementine only to turn around and repeatedly hurt her again.

Sure, he's funny and cute and he plays piano, but that's just scratching at the surface. Hands down one of the best characters in the series, I adore him.

[alarrytale]

So last night Louis had a concert in Rio, the most flamboyant city in the world, and wore such a no effort outfit of loose yellow cotton vest and baggy black trousers that were too big for him. He honestly looked like he was dressed for an evening lounging in his hotel room watching TV. He also amped up the alcohol by having a drinking race with a fan. Rio deserved better!

Vest anon again... Here's a link to a close up of the outfit https://www.tumblr.com/dailytomlinson/749962001644683264?source=share

Hi, anon!

After what, 50+ shows of him wearing the same outfit, a vest paired with baggy trousers and clunky trainer shoes, we should know what to expect. We can always hope for more, that finally, FINALLY, he'll change it up, surprise us in a good way and look and act presentable and interesting. However, i think he's a creature of habit and he's insecure. He probably took a lot of convincing just to ever wear a vest. Now that he's comfortable with it he wears it all the time. I wish he'd change it up more. I wish him wearing something yellow or green in Brazil isn't something i could have told you before the show.

You know what would have actually been cool? If he had a competition to let ten lucky fans dress and style him for a show. Without protests from him, but within reason. I'm not expecting crop tops or glittery jumpsuits. But i am expecting clothes that actually fit him, that he isn't drowning in or makes him look like an overgrown toddler, and are right for the occation. I've seen so many good suggestions on twitter for what he could wear. We'd be surprised every time and look forward to his shows. He needs to challenge himself more, he can't afford to be predictable.

[hekateinhell]

4&9 language of flowers, 2 for our house?

for the fic asks!

The Language of Flowers, Armand/Daniel; Armand/Lestat; Lestat/Daniel, rated E

4. What part of the fic was the hardest for me to write?

Gosh, the tattooing scene, hands down! I don't have any tattoos. I've never watched anyone get a tattoo. I did watch LA Ink when I was 14, so there's that.

It's funny because it's not a big scene in and of itself, but it IS the basis of the whole fic lmao so I couldn't just not do it. I wrote literally everything else (except a couple paragraphs at the end) before I went jumped back up and wrote that scene in.

I researched the tattooing process and for example, learned what order the colors go in on (this is crucial). And then I had to figure out how to integrate the flower motifs and have Armand and Daniel discussing it in a way that felt organic and wasn't too OOC. It was also a challenge because there's no canon blueprint for Armand and Daniel's relationship in the PL-trilogy in terms of interactions and dialogue (and I've mostly only written them within Devil's Minion), so it's really what you make of it and whatever you want their dynamic to be.

I think I pulled it off? Lol y'all tell me but don't roast me please 🥹

9. Did anyone in the fic surprise me by doing anything? If so, what?

I didn't plan on having Daniel's possessive streak flare up to clash with Lestat's! Like, I did plan to have Daniel think what he did, but in a softer and milder tone without the jealousy behind it.

It came out when I was writing and I debated on whether or not it was within character, but I think it would be normal given the circumstances for Daniel to have that as an errant thought in the background, at least at first. He isn't a perfect Stepford Husband, he is allowed to have his own complicated thought process and emotions, and he did come first (literally and figuratively).

Our House, Armand/Daniel; Lestat/Louis; apparently Armand/Lestat if you squint (or so I've heard and knowing me... well, I plead the fifth), rated E

2. What's my favorite part of the fic?

Honestly... The Smut Scene™️

I was really proud of that one because it was my first foray into writing kink... ever. I was so nervous about posting it because I hadn't come across anything like that in VC fic before and I didn't know how people would take it. Breeding kink, crossdressing, gender play, and erotic asphyxiation all in one? It felt like a bit much to throw into a fic with no warning.

I was mortified because I didn't want to be the first want to do it, but sometimes you have to be the first one to do it lmao. Sat on it for ten days before I posted it, and I even made it it's own separate chapter with chapter tags so people could skip over it if they wanted to.

But people were so into it, I was so surprised and so thankful @monstersinthecosmos encouraged me to post it. ♥️♥️♥️ Back then even I prefaced the chapter like- "this won't come up later in the story, don't worry, it's just for fun," but now I'm pretty sure it's going to come up again. 🫣

I also love the end of chapter 3 where Armand is sharing The Big Bad of his life story with Daniel. It's just so sad and it hurt me on a personal level to write it because those sort of things happened to people I knew. It was cathartic to write about.

[if-i-had-a-voice-i-would-sing]

TBC 30 day challenge

Day 21: fav 1:1

As many others before me have said, this is a hard choice to make simply because of how meaningful every 1:1 I was lucky enough to get was to me. All of them felt profoundly intimate and personal, and all of them left their mark on my heart.

In terms of emotional significance, I’d find it very hard to rank them! However, in terms of bonus content, so to speak, of secret parts of the set and hidden character facets, I cannot deny that Kronos wins.

My Kronos 1:1 was in the evening show of my first double, back in June of this year, with Louis; it was absolutely breathtaking, and I was so thrilled to be experiencing it all that my face actually ached from smiling so much after the fact!

I’ll add a more in-depth discussion of the 1:1 itself under the cut, if anyone is interested.

First off, I’m obsessed with the set & mechanics that go into this 1:1. Exploring a hidden room by torchlight was exciting enough, but laying down under a car, being wheeled under it, only to find yourself looking at a labyrinth? That’s some next level detail! The plastic sheeting labyrinth, the Minotaur head, all of it was just so thrilling to experience.

And, of course, even with an incredible setup like that, it takes an equally wondrous performer to guide you through a 1:1, and Louis was that performer! I’ve read many accounts of this 1:1 as being a softer side of Kronos (at least from Louis), but for me it was as though he could tell that I could take the scares, and was testing me.

From the jump, he was very stern and severe, staring at me and growling whilst I tried the door, and continuing to glower at me even as I giggled at my foolishness - silly me, the door needs a key! Even whilst teasing me with the key, dangling it for me to take and then snatching it away at the last second, he never broke this deeply intimidating gaze that he’d locked me in, even as I giggled more and more until I finally caught the key.

As we sat down and prepared to lie under the car, he told me about someone he’d lost. It was confusing and vague, and mostly has been lost in my memory due to the general excitement of that day, but I know that he told me “I’m going to save her this time. I’ll do it right. This time I can keep her safe.” Apparently this little character detail is only present in Louis’ interpretation of the role, so I feel extra lucky to have experienced it! Who is this mystery woman? Who does the stone-faced Kronos care for enough to actually emote?

As though to make up for this flash of vulnerability, once we were under the car he gripped so tightly to my shoulder, and began making a shrieking, growling, hissing sound. Quietly at first, but growing, moving closer and closer as we journeyed under the car, until I could feel his lips against my ear, getting louder and louder until that rasping rattle was all there was. Just his inhuman screech and the labyrinth above us, foretelling my doom.

Then darkness. Hands gripping me, whirling me to my feet and beginning to push me through a labyrinth of transparent plastic sheets. The disorientation and flickering lights, all a perfect primer for the final jumpscare - Kronos has become the minotaur.

I got the feeling throughout that because of my early giggling, and my persistent grin, Kronos (or perhaps Louis) was testing my bravery, pushing me to see how frightening things could get before I broke. And break I did not! As a very hardened horror fan with no regard for my own safety, I was delighted the entire time, and even moreso when things got especially intense and spooky.

I’ve heard people say they full-on screamed at the minotaur jumpscare, and honestly I’m a little jealous! Instead my reaction was to stare up into those big dark eyes, and smile as widely as I could until the lights went out again. Then, after having my white mask placed back on my face, I stumbled out into the border of Mycenae.

While other 1:1s have felt more emotional, there is no doubt that Kronos’s 1:1 is a whole adventure, and it’s one that I wish I could be swept away by again.

[raxistaicho]

Are we not Engaged? Part 5

Spoilers under the cut

-Dragon loli Azura is getting attacked by Corrupted.

-She’s looking for her sister. Alear 100%

-What does getting Sommie to max joy do anyways? Oh well, making the littler bugger happy is fun XD

-Alear Yunaka C: I can’t stop hearing Ahri when Yunaka talks lol. “I’ve merc’d a time or two,” okay that was legitimately nice word play. Honestly, I like Yunaka most when she slips into killer mode when she scores crits. I’m probably trying to read too deep into her, but I’m curious where her real self starts and ends.

-Louis Yunaka C: Louis gives her tea. What is it with Firenans and tea. Louis asks Yunaka about her family, Yunaka kinda dodges the question and Louis tactfully withdraws. Not much happens here, but I suspect we’re building to something.

-Citrinne uses big hurty lightning \o/

-Celine Louis C: T E A. Celine likes to smell her tea. Louis knows where special tea is and Celine’s excited.

-Alcryst Citrine C: Citrine’s training, Alcryst praises her for it. She’s upset about not being strong enough for some reason.

-Hmm, seems I can’t actually take master seals into battle, that’s interesting.

-On to Brodia castle and chapter 8.

-Oh wow, Brodia castle looks even harder to take than Firene castle.

-Diamant is coming to greet us, hopefully he doesn’t take a shot at us or try to start an international incident.

-There’s something off-puting about Diamant’s eyes.

-Morion’s voice actor is terrible.

-Diamant apparently argues with Morion not to leave the castle. What, is he not capable of defending himself in this kingdom of might? Also the game actually froze in the middle of Morion’s dialogue for a bit, I never had that happen in Three Houses.

-It happened again lol.

-Morion just tosses Roy’s ring at Diamant, wtf... I know I’m supposed to see him as good-hearted and friendly, but he’s just acting like a another doofus.

-Here’s Roy. Thank god his summoning tune wasn’t a remix of Beyond the Fucking Sky. Or at least not one I recognized.

-Oh hey, here Ivy. “She’s dodging all our wyverns’ attacks.” We’ll see if that translates to gameplay lol.

-Ivy’s gonna take my life and my soul. Oh boy, more edgy cliches. At least she’s not as annoying as Hortensia. Oh she’s actually remorseful.

-Oohhh, the Sage Lord was Leif.

-Oh christ I already don’t like Amber.

-Citrinne got a Constance level! \o/ Oh well, with her meh base speed she might as well quadruple-down on poking. Besides, I have Celine when I need a monster-fast mage (17 speed roflmao)

-Etie’s decision to just really really stupid strong worked out when she dealt Zelkov a crushing 22 damage with a crappy Longbow, lol.

-Zelkov is like he's trying to be Hubert but he doesn't realize part of the charm is Hubert just embraces who he is and also takes it out for a romantic evening. At least he’s not lacking in noticeable character traits like Kagetsu.

-”With this ring, nothing and no-one will take me down.” They all say that. Then I send Celine after them.

-We got Leif \o/

-”Emblem of Genealogy” I really fucking hate how Leif is representing Genealogy Gen 2 rather than Thracia.

-”How could I have failed,” you flew straight into an ambush.

-Wait, did we just let Ivy leave???

-King Hyacinth is trying to challenge Morion into combat.

-Morion is toss around death flags like crazy. No idea why Diamant is so afraid when Brodia has been at war with Elusia for ages.

 -Diamant is boring as shit as a character. Morion’s supposed to be jolly and fun but he’s just an idiot.

-Finally we reference whether or not Alear can turn into a dragon. She absolutely will before the end.

-Oh my god, Catherine’s alive and she got old and came to Brodia!!!

-Celine Alear B: TEA. Seems bandits are attacking tea trade routes. What is it with Firenans and tea. Eve is sending Celine after the bandits because... she knows the most about tea? What? Alear asks what she’ll do, Celine says she’ll “drive them off with pranks”. Celine, you’re like my best soldier, just go kill them all \o/ Celine laments that real life isn’t so fanciful, then she raises things to 11 by saying she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her people. I mean I have her burn my foes to death easily but eh.

-Oh nice this game carries over Echoes’s weapon transformation system. Except unlike Echoes it gives you materials at better than a drip-feet.

-Framme Chloe A: Oh my god, it’s still the same scene. Framme accidentally gave Chloe a sandwich of fried bugs. This is literally just their B support being repeated!

-Celine Etie B: T E A. Turns out Alfred almost died when he was young and Celine had to toughen up because of it. Etie’s hand is still trembling. Oh she’s using her weird weighted teacups again. Celine’s handled cannonballs???

Celine Alcryst C: Celine’s out late because she can’t sleep. She admits to having recurring nightmares due to lingering trauma of when Alfred was sickly, Alcryst says he fears Diamant dying too. This one was legitimately a good support convo, it’s like something from 3H.

-Citrine Clanne C: Citrinne bugs me, she’s trying to be a refined mature lady but she’s got the same babyface as the other girls. Clanne’s trying to help a withered wildfowe, Citrinne is pleased for it. I think this has something to do with her obsession with getting stronger.

-Oohh, gold corrupted. I wanna see what that’s all about.

-Oh no, the fog of war is back.

-Alear Alcryst C: Alear almost gets ambushed... by a wolf. Alcryst asks the wolf to leave Alear alone... and then begs it to leave... This is worse than anything Bernadetta ever did.

-I began a relay just now. Later I shall see what the ignorant masses achieve with my incredible Louis, Celine, and Chloe.

-Celine Alcryst B: Turns out Morion stupidly made Alcryst worry that his father and brother will die. Alcryst goes to check Diamant whenever he’s woken by his nightmares. They pledge to support each other.

-Alcryst Diamant C: They’re sparring. Diamant is mostly trying to help out Alcryst’s mindset, but Alcryst is stubbornly pessimistic. It ends on Alcryst wondering if Diamant has any weaknesses.

-Alcryst Lapis C: Alcryst vows to protect Lapis because he thinks he’s worthless, but it makes Lapis really uncomfortable.

-Vander Amber C: Vander is devoted and stuff, Amber’s stupidly looking for a legendary weapon he thinks might be at the Somniel because he’s Amber and he’s stupid. Vander tells Amber he needs to make a weapon legendary by becoming legendary.

That’s all for now, next will be chapter 9.

[berlinini]

Hi,Clem!:) What are your thoughts about the documentary? Do you think it will be as personal/revealing as some people think? I’m honestly so curious what Louis choose to share with us,I feel like it will be mostly about his career (will there be some bits about his old labels tho? Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️) and how he doubted himself etc…I trust Charlie to make something really good, I mean that AFHF doc was already amazing so…I’m excited but ngl I feel a little anxious too lol and idek why, maybe because Louis never really released anything like this before so it feels really weird. Also I have a feeling that Freddie being at Louis’ show will be featured there and larries and even some solo louies will be pissed off about it 😑 But I think people should keep in mind that it’s everything that Louis wants to share and we don’t have any right to police it imo so yeah :)

Also I’m really curious about theatrical release, it kinda hints at the fact that Charlie wants some awards for it so I’m ready to see if they will be promoting it at all 👀

Sorry for this rant kshdxkfjdj I wanted to get out my thoughts somewhere sksksks

Hi! Thanks for the lovely message!

I think it will be about Louis' personal growth as a solo artist and the challenges of coming out of the biggest boyband in history - definitely very much music-oriented. But weaved through that there will be talk about the way his personal life affected his career, and I assume mostly how his family shaped his identity - coming from a big, working-class family and taking care of his sisters, etc.

Since the synopsis mentions "the lows of personal tragedy", it seems like it will mention Jay's death - maybe tied with him writing TOU and the making of his first album? Since he's been more reserved about talking about it and his grief, I think it might be limited - but at least, done on his own terms here.

I, for one, don't think we'll see much of his family, definitely not El, and probably not Freddie. I would even be surprised that we have proper footage of Oli lol (and that's terrible!)

I do hope it's the kind of documentary that has 'guests' and we can hear his bandmates and collaborators talk about him and his career. But I just really want to hear Louis talk and enjoy all the HD unseen footage from tour and studio and all... I hope he takes us on a little tour. This is very exciting!!

[wedesignyouny]

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Larger Than Life : New Rules

"Well I'm here to set some rules down, y'all have been here almost 2 weeks and have fought like cats and dogs this shit is fucking crazy y'all. So here's what it is"

"Is his name bow wow because thats the sound dogs make?" I ask to no one in particular, I am honestly amazed by this new information. "you know since he was brought up by snoop."

"can you stop?" Lisa hisses at me.

"What? I am amazed. but I am sorry." I apologize to him "go ahead."

"Thank you." he smiles at the table. "One, There's no more fighting that goes for everyone. One more fight and I don't care who started it y'all both will be sent home." Looks are exchanged around the table. "two, No more destruction to anyones property whether it's clothes, makeup, jewelry anything you will be sent home with a fine to the damages." More looks are exchanged, though everyone passes glances at Emma. "Three, No more smoking in the crib take that shit outside"

"Cigarettes or-" Ian starts but Bow Wow interuppts.

"Both! And lastly each person will be voting someone home every week."

"FINALLY!" Emma yells "I mean tell me we weren't all thinking it. This house could do with less skanks." She takes a deep sip of her wine.

"BUT back home your fans also get to decide who will be sent packing if both answers are different from fans and then both parties gonna have to duke it out in a challenge in order to stay in the house what kind of challenge you ask? Well that's something y'all just gonna have to wait for. Any questions?"

We all start talking about our opinions on the matter and finally someone asks “what happens when we call our lifeline. Are they up for elimination as well?” 

“Yeah I need to know that too.” She looks around the table “just wait when I call mine.” 

“Wait for what? Whoever it is can’t fight us.” Draven rolled her eyes taking a long swig of her drink. 

"Continue please, Bow wow." Jennie smiles up at him and I refrain from kicking her.

“Big fan man.” Liam smiled at him and I rolled my eyes. 

"Oh yeah?" I laugh. "Name a song of his then."

Liam glares at me but Bow wow just shakes his head laughing. "To answer your question about call ins, if they choose to live here they will be safe from going home for the week. Also they can be called any anytime."

"Can we come back into the house if voted off?" Gigi asks.

"with enough fan votes, yes unless you break rules 1 & 2." he explains.

"Any more questions?" When no one else speaks up he smiles. "good now enjoy the dinner because on... what day is it?"

"Wednesday."

"Okay, well on Friday, you are going to remind the fans at home why you are here and why you're here. We are going to have a talent show complete with a stage."

"what about us?" Gigi asks "We're models - we don't sing or act."

"Well you models will have raw photoshoots. No photoshop- no editing. Just pure talent. Thats fair enough right? Or you can try singing or acting, playing an instrument... Let your creative juices flow! Remember the fans love authenticity so write your own songs if you can, or pick a scene that is close to the heart. Anyway." he looks at the clock. "I'll be back soon, enjoy your dinner."

~ ~ ~ ~

"Well cheers to that!" Naomi smiles happily holding up her drink. "that sounds fun! This is what we came here for, right? Cheers!" She clicks her drink with Makayla next to her.

While her optimism is appreciated, not everyone feels the same. Especially given the rest of the rules, that means we have to resolve our fighting more constructively and meaning we have to put up with these people until there's enough votes to vote them off.

While we ate, small conversations popped up about the talent show and cutting his meat, Louis looked at you giggling with Edward. "Arianna" he called out catching my attention as well. "What are you doing for a talent, since you can't fight anymore. Something tells me your not good at anything else."

"Spoken like a true fucking pussy." Edward laughs turning to face him. "As soon as they say we can't physically fight, you open your dick sucking mouth and talk shit. Where were you just 2 hours ago? Hiding in your room like a fucking bloody twat!"

"Hes only talking shit because he has his group to rely on." I shrug biting a piece of my pasta. "He can pass the talent show while just singing three lines in a four minute song. So he feels safe."

"What will you be doing for your talent?" Liam asks his jaw tightened. "I can't think for the life of me what your talent is... besides -" he smirks "I'm not going to say that when your brother is right here." I grip my fork hard in my hand. I see Robin tense from the corner of my eyes.

"Don't start, man." Namjoon shakes his head.

Liam shakes his head. "Of course not. I'm not sure what talent you have, sweetheart."

"Besides sucking dick." Louis finishes, a few people gasp. Everyones eyes fall on me and Zayn laughs. It pisses me off, Zayn teetering on the fence this whole time. He did tell me the truth but then again he sticks beside his band as though they can do no wrong. Neutral my ass.

Robins fists are clenched tight around his knife and I for a moment I am scared that hes going to stab Liam. Hes not that far from him. I place my hand on his arm, he releases the knife and it clatters on the plate. "I need a smoke." he mumbles "Are you.." he trails off its his way of asking if I'm okay or he needs to stay. I nod at him knowing if he stays then he'll get violent. He stands up and purposely taking the long way so he is not tempted to hit Liam on his way out.

"How would you know that Louis? Like honestly, how would you know? Even if I was was blind, starved and begging for it on a desert island you'd be the last thing I'd ever fuck. I'd rather get railed by every motherfucker here then even look at your decrepit fucking prick. Wow, your trying to shame me from having a healthy sex life with my ex partner ... what do I dress nice too? Is my hair to shiny?" I scoff. "I was the only true friend you fucking had outside of this. and I should have been done with your ass last year." Louis jaw clenched and he shook his head standing up "No baby boy, sit down, you wanna be funny? Then let me tell you all a real fucking funny story! Liam! Did you know the real reason Louis came home from tour early?"

"She's fucking mad." Louis shook his head, tapping Liam and the boys to just leave the table.

"Why? Because they don't know the fucking truth? That you didn't fly home, you flew to New York and begged, BEGGED on your fucking hands and knees for me to leave Liam for you."

"No I didn't." Louis said but he didn't look at me, instead he looked Liam. "She's making shit up."

I shrug "I feel so fucking bad for you, I really do. It must be so hard living your life as such a fucking snake. Its pathetic really and before you start denying, just because you deleted your snap doesn't mean i didn't save the messages." I lean back in my chair. "Now you can go. I'm finished speaking."

Liam eyes Louis, then shakes his head and walks out the dining room. Louis quickly follows followed by Zayn, Niall and then harry. The room is silent and Edward laughs.

"I knew I liked you." He waves his fork at me.

"Anyone else a little hard?" Ian asks and a few groans of disgust echo throughout the room. "What?"

"I need a cigarette." I sigh throwing down my napkin and moving to the backyard with Robin.

"We should do a team building excerscise." Naomi says after a few minutes. "To calm everyone down."

"like what?" Yugyeom asks.

"There's a lot of fit fuckers here." William smirks. "Would I be wrong for suggesting a game of strip poker? Or strip truth or dare?"

~~~

[crystalelemental]

Engage, day 4.  Not as much to update, but you know.

I want to put this out there: I am an idiot who should not be allowed to do things. I like clearing everything that pops up, but doing the side battles absolutely over-leveled me for future chapters.  I beat the shit out of Hortensia, it was not a challenge.  Chloe could've soloed that map if she wanted.  She almost did.  I had to actively back her out of just annihilating Hortensia like it was nothing.  The side maps are...honestly the biggest challenges, though admittedly the one with the fog of war shit was the worst.  There were a lot of enemies, and I had a metric ton of issues with that map.  It absolutely broke me.  I used the Time Crystal.  I don't even care.  I hate Fog of War, man.

But I'm also an idiot because I kept using my mains for it, instead of the backup units like Boucheron and Clanne, and now they're way behind and I don't know if they can reasonably catch up.  I need to try.  But I feel dumb for letting it reach this point.  Ugh.  Once everyone starts hitting level 20, that'll be a good time to just leave them there, and work on the backup units.  I like getting like...all the supports in the first runthrough.  I like to know what everyone's like.

But as a preliminary assessment, it's already become difficult to choose a team. I'm on Chapter 8.  Chloe is MVP of this army, she is literally untouchable.  Solid defenses, fantastic speed, solid offensive presence, Sigurd ring for complete map control and Canter, just an absolute wrecking ball of a unit.  Celine is second best, but I'm ready for a slight drop-off.  Celine has been carried, in part, by Celica's ring.  Warp Ragnarok is obscene.  But, as I'm learning, Celine is also the only reasonable option for it.  I have it now on Cittrine, who is...super physically frail, so she gets annihilated really easily when she warps, and her speed is atrocious when Thunder is equipped, so she...really needs to be careful or she just dies.  Celine has none of these issues. I think she hit 10 defense, and is almost as fast as Chloe.  Celine just wins.  Third best is Framme, though she's gunning for second.   She's gotten so many strong levels that the only other unit who can beat her in Arena battles is Chloe.  She's bulky, decently strong, absolutely insane with Micaiah's Shine active, and just a delight overall.  These three are the backbone of the team.

"What about Alear?"  Yeah, not gonna lie, Alear's been fairly strength screwed. Not badly enough that she can't manage, but I think it's worth noting that 11 strength at level 13 isn't exactly great.  I also wanted to use Etie a bit, but no one has had worse level luck than her.  It's bad, guys.  It's real bad.  Barring the Marth situation, I think Lapis is just outright better than Alear.  Less bulky, but just as strong and fast with more room to grow.  Alcryst has also taken over as main archer.  He's, uh...he's really good, actually.  The other big name right now is Anna.  I adore that she's an axe fighter, and I kinda love kid Anna being adorable and also a goon.  Early access to Hammer and Poleaxe has also made her a really, really good generalist.  I just wish she wasn't so...the way she is. Her strength is just slightly too low to one-shot most cavs, her speed isn't fantastic, these weapons come with lower accuracy so she sometimes misses at critical moments, and her luck is really low so she gets crit, which is usually death.  It's a lot of problems to have.  I don't think this girl would survive Hard mode.

While I do like Alfred, he's just so far behind Chloe, and is more a tank than a well-rounded unit.  And I do mean in the physical sense.  He's Horse Louis.  Res is bad, he hasn't gotten the best speed growth, but he is bulky.  Which is good, he'll make a nice backup option.  And eventually Chloe will cap Sigurd's ring at rank 10, and it'll be his time to shine.

As for units I don't like...Boucheron isn't doing much.  Clanne was incredible right up until Celine arrived and took everything from him.  I don't really like Jean, and his growths have been sad for a high-growth unit.  I'm not really keen on Jagen characters, so Vander isn't doing much either.  I feel like I'm forgetting someone, so if I did, they're in this bucket too.

By tactics...I kinda like these new bigger weapon options.  They can smack a unit back one space and potentially into hazards, but they result in the foe attacking first, even on your turn.  It's a really cool idea, I just don't know how much it's going to matter.  I've also officially started using the guard effect on Framme and Jean.  Framme's new-found bulk means she's blocking a metric ton of damage for the team, and it's frankly hilarious.  I talked about that whole fog of war issue?  Yeah, this was a solution.  Block all damage from everything except one ally.   Completely stall out the enemy's movements and set them up for a KO next turn.  It's great.

The rings are...interesting.  I'm going to be honest, I think they're a ton of fun, but also hysterically overkill.  Sigurd grants +5 range.  +5!   Chloe, a flier who cannot be stopped by terrain, covers a map in like two turns.  And then gets Canter for another 2 move after combat.  It's nuts.  Celica's Warp Ragnarok has been a clean one-shot against any foe.  It's devastating in the extreme.  And Micaiah's Great Sacrifice is a beautiful effect that I've seen give Framme a full level, as late as level 14.  Like, that skill is free EXP, man.  If someone's behind, just slap Micaiah on them, turn them into a Staff-based utility bot, and let them farm those levels.  It's so busted.  The only one who doesn't initially seem as busted is Marth, but I assure you, he is.  The evade stacking is unreal, any fast unit effectively becomes untouchable.  Add in a skill that lets you recover to 20% when under 20% HP after battle, and all I'm waiting for is something that gives me survival at 1HP from a single lethal blow, and you're effectively immortal.  It's just so extreme.

But I also think that, for challenge maps anyway, that extreme response is necessary?  All foes move instantly, and you start out surrounded on nearly every challenge map.  This results in needing some really extreme solutions. Warp Ragnarok, while absurd, also becomes necessary sometimes to snipe out an opponent that could be a problem.  Micaiah's Sacrifice becomes a necessary hard reset after a rough round of combat.  Marth's evasion is necessary just to stay alive.  The only one out is Sigurd, who...might be my favorite, because his utility is just perfect for getting where you need to go.   Like, you know those maps where it's like "Oh no!  That enemy thief is so close to that chest, they're going to steal that thing!"  Sigurd ignores the danger and gets you right to them. Even his big attack is more about movement than damage.  I love it.  I love Sigurd's ring so much.

The story's reasonably simple, and if my character talk being focused on combat rather than characterization wasn't much of an indication, they're all pretty straight-forward and simple.  I like it, though.  It's fun in a simple way.  They just have to not do anything too stupid with the ending and I think we'll have a decent experience.

On the whole, I'd say I'm enjoying myself a lot.  This...might even be the rare Fire Emblem game I attempt to clear on Hard once I'm through the game once. My next mission is getting Lyn's ring, so I'm pretty excited about that.  And I met Goldmary!  Who...yeah.  I like her a lot.  Looking forward to that recruitment.

[cbrownjc]

Why is Louis re-doing the interview?

I know that is a question many people are still asking. If Armand hates this whole interview thing, why is he allowing it? Why is Louis doing it? 

And honestly? I think Daniel answered it in that final scene. And it’s very simple: 

Louis just needed someone to talk to. 

I know. That answer isn’t tied into something really big or some grand conspiracy or anything. 

But I really feel that it is the main heart of this. That one simple thing. It isn’t an interview. It is all just Louis needing someone to talk to. That’s it. That’s all. 

We know that Louis didn’t go to Miss Lily all the time for sex. He went to her mainly to talk. 

And Daniel is Louis’ new Miss Lily. It all started back in 1973. And it went on long past that one night in San Fransisco, too, IMO. (The hints are there). And now, Daniel has basically been summoned back to Louis to be that again. (Daniel is unaware, of course, because, yeah, missing memories.)  

Louis and Lestat’s main problem was always a lack of communication. Louis not being able to really talk to Lestat as openly as he did when Louis was still human. And Lestat misinterpreting things about Louis because of that. 

And even though they can read each other minds, the communication between Louis and Armand isn’t honest either. Not when it comes to Louis’ trauma and memories. The pages cut from Claudia’s diary with a ruler that paint more than a not-so-nice feeling toward Louis from her. Him immediately trying to shut things down when Daniel began really challenging the narrative Louis was telling. 

Armand has very much helped in the construction of this new narrative. But he’s not outside of it. He is a part of the narrative of the events of this story (as we will see in full in S2).

Louis needed to talk to someone who was outside of it all. Just like Miss Lily was for him. (And how I feel younger Daniel was for him for a long time too. I’m sorry, you just do not call someone “our boy” if you only met them once.) Because we also saw in that final scene what Louis is like when he’s faced with any real truth that contradicts that built narrative. 

I don’t think Armand is BS-ing that Louis wants to end his un-life. Armand is a manipulative, controlling, crazy little freak, yes. But no. I don’t think he was lying about that. Hence allowing this whole thing to take place. 

So, re-enter Daniel. 

But Daniel isn’t the same green boy he was back in 1973 when it comes to this. He’s much more experienced now. And was able to crack right through that new narrative Louis had built - with Armand’s help - in a matter of days. 

Because that’s what it mainly is, a narrative. Not in any way “truth and reconciliation.” 

It’s a NEW set narrative to replace the OLD set narrative Louis had back in 1973. 

Daniel said it himself in EP1. The first interview wasn’t an interview so much as a “fever dream.” Louis himself called that first 1973 interview a performance in EP3. 

And this second re-do interview isn’t an interview either. It, too, has been a performance. 

Just as before, there will probably be no book published from this. Or if there is, it’ll probably only have an audience of one. Louis himself. Just as the tapes of the first interview did for almost 50 years.

Both “interviews” were performances of narratives that Louis has been telling himself to deal with the realities of what he’s done and the deep emotional trauma of his life even before he was turned.   

[vendettaparker]

More Jelly, Please! [T.H] 18+

Summary: A press tour with Harrison to promote your new movie leads to fans and interviewers alike to question your relationship with him, much to Tom’s distaste.

Word Count: 7.1k

Warnings: SMUT 18+ (will be marked with ** so you can skip, extended warnings under the cut), swearing, angst, tom being kind of an ass

a/n: here is part 2 to Peanut Butter and Extra Jelly! this one is much angstier, but does have a very happy ending! tom is low-key the biggest jerk in this, but i think his viewpoint is at least understandable? hope you enjoy! reblogs and comments are greatly appreciated! i read them all!

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extended smut warnings: unprotected sex (wrap it before you tap it!), spanking, praising, and slight degradation, hand job

“What a wonderful evening here tonight!” James Cordon smiled as he began his show, “We have the utmost special treat for tonight’s show, up and coming actor and actress Harrison Osterfield and (Y/N) (Y/L/N)!”

The crowd cheered as the band began playing entrance music; you and Harrison’s cue to go out on stage. With your hands clasped and smiles on your faces, you strutted out in your matching blue outfits. A navy blue suit and tie for Harrison, gifted to him by Louis Vuitton, and a custom baby blue wrap top and navy blue suede pants for you, courtesy of Gucci.

“Well look at you two!” James came over for hugs and handshakes, “all matching, that’s adorable, isn’t it guys?” he asked the audience, who cheered louder.

You and Harrison laughed as you each gave James a hug before sitting down on the comfy leather sofa next to him.

“Thank you so much for being here, guys,” James smiled, getting comfy.

“Thank you so much for having us,” Harrison beamed, “this is honestly a dream come true for both of us, I think.”

“Definitely,” you nodded, “I’ve wanted to sit on this couch since I was sixteen years old.”

“Well I hope it lives up to your expectations,” James chuckled. “So, your movie has been out for nearly two weeks now and is already breaking box office records. Many critics have been saying it’s because of your chemistry on the big screen, what do you guys think?”

“Well,” You smiled, thinking about it for a moment, “it is true, Harrison and I do have great chemistry. I mean, we were friends before the movie, so by the time we went into film we had this automatic connection with each other. That made it so much easier since we could work with each other in a way that usually takes time to build up.”

“I completely agree,” Harrison nodded, “I mean, (Y/N) is an amazing actress and has so so much talent. There’s no doubt in my mind that she would’ve been able to pull through, but our shared history definitely made it a lot smoother and, honestly, probably a lot more fun.”

“And, just to get the hard questions out of the way,” James smirked, “what were the intimate scenes like? I think I can say with confidence that we all enjoyed them,” he joked, causing the audience to chuckle.

“You owe me ten pounds,” You turned to Harrison, “told you they were gonna ask that.”

Harrison rolled his eyes, but still proceeded to pull the money out of his trousers and hand it to you.

“Anyways,” you smiled, pocketing the cash, “that’s a great question, James. I’m not sure about Harrison, but for me, it was a fun challenge.” You nodded, “I’ve never done anything like that before and it was definitely out of my comfort zone, but in the end, I think it brought an already great friendship closer.”

“I agree,” Harrison nodded as well, “it definitely pushed us past what we are used to, and in the end, we were better for it.”

“So,” James raised his eyebrows suggestively, “‘it brought an already great friendship closer’, how close are we talking?” He joked, causing raucous laughter to sound from the audience.

“Close enough that I know the size of it and I can personally say ‘good luck’ to any future girlfriends,” you poke Harrison, causing him to groan but laugh along with you and James.

“Ouch,” James winced, “oof, tough break, Harrison.”

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“Hey, Tommy,” You smiled into the phone once the interview was over and you were now on your way back to your hotel with Harrison. “I miss you.” you cooed.

“Aw,” Tom gushed, “I miss you too, darling. I’ll be coming to meet up with you when you get to New York. I can’t wait to see you.”

“Same here,” You smiled, “are you gonna watch the interview?”

“When does it air?”

“Tomorrow at 9 p.m., west coast time.”

“Of course I’ll watch it, baby,” Tom smiled, “wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

“I’m literally getting cavities from how disgustingly sweet you two are,” Harrison grimaced from beside you.

“Oh, bug off, mate.” Tom huffed, “I gotta go now anyways, I love you my little Pookie bear.” Tom puckered his lips to blow you a kiss.

“Okay, Harrison might be right on that one babe,” you joked, “that was a little much.”

“Yeah, I heard it right after I said it,” Tom sighed, “I’ll talk to you later, love, bye!”

“Bye!” You waved, “Mwah!”

You ended the call and tucked your phone in the pocket of your pants. “You guys make me sick,” Harrison gagged.

“You make me sick all on your own, Haz.” You retorted, sticking your tongue out at him.

“Ten pounds says Toms gonna freak out and go through another jealous fit when he sees the interview,” Harrison said, holding out a hand to shake.

You shook your head, “I don’t wanna bet that.”

“Why?” Harrison smirked, “‘Cus he’s your boyfriend?”

“No,” You frowned, “‘Cus you’re 100% right and then I’ll lose the 10 pounds I just gained.”

Harrison rolled his eyes, “You’re no fun, (Y/N).”

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“Harrison! Harrison!” The flash of the cameras and shouts of the paparazzi bombarded you and Harrison when you got out of the car at the Nobu. “Look here!”

You and Harrison gave smiles and waves at the small crowd that began to gather. A few fans wanted pictures and autographs, which you happily agreed to, “(Y/N)!” One of the paparazzi yelled, flashing his camera in your face, “Are you and Harrison dating?” He asked, pushing past many genuine fans, that you were taking quick pictures with.

“Woah,” You held a hand out, trying to avoid him and the other photographers.

“(Y/N)!” He yelled jostling into you, “Can we get a clear answer on your love life?” You began to stumble through the crowd, too many people began to grab onto you and take more pictures.

“Back off, dude!” Harrison wrapped an arm around you and held you upright, pushing past the paparazzi.

Your assigned security finally stepped in, encircling you and Harrison as you made your way into Nobu, finally away from the shouting and bright flashes of light.

“Shit,” you sighed, rubbing your forehead, “that’s going to be all over the tabloids tomorrow.”

“Don’t worry about it,” Harrison dismissed, leading you to the front to get your table, “I think we looked super hot. You could never take a bad pic, (Y/N), trust me, I’ve tried to sabotage you many times” He joked, nudging you playfully with his elbow.

“Haha,” you said sarcastically, “but I’m more worried about how Tom will feel.”

“Just give him a call tomorrow,” Harrison shrugged, “It’ll all work out.”

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Tom was in London, finishing his photoshoot for British Vogue when the photos of you and Harrison’s “Romantic Night in the City” were released. The tabloid, partnered with People Maganize, dropped the newest addition with exclusive photos, but the main People twitter page had all the photos, for free.

Tom was livid when he saw a ship name between you and Harrison trending on Twitter. Fans were constantly reposting your photos alongside stills and scenes from your movie. The worst part was when fans commented “my dreams have come true!”. No, they haven’t, Tom thought, right?

It slipped your mind to call Tom the next day when the photos were circling the internet. The only reminder being the constant tagging in edits and tweets, but you got those all the time, so that morning was no different. Until Tom finally found a chance to give you a call.

“Hey,” You answered, cheerfully, “what’s up?”

“What’s up?” Tom was nearly seething on the other line, “What’s up is that I just found out that my girlfriend and my best friend had a “romantic night in the city”, that’s what’s up!”

“Shit,” you sighed, “babe, I’m sorry about that. It was nothing, honestly, we just went to Nobu for dinner.”

“(Y/N),” Tom inhaled a sharp breath, “Nobu is notoriously a couple’s restaurant for dates, and why was Harrison holding on so tight to you? Why would he need to grip onto you like that? He practically clings onto your side in these photos!”

You put Tom on speaker and pulled up the photos yourself to assess the damage. He was right, if you didn’t know any better you’d think the two in the photos were a couple going on a date. The way Harrison put a protective arm around your torso and the way he shielded you from the aggressive paparazzi did look more intimate than intended.

“Tom,” You turned your phone off, continuing to pack your bags for New York like you were doing before he called, “the paparazzi were crazy last night. Honestly, one of them probably would’ve ripped my hair out for a good shot. Harrison was just trying to watch out for me.”

“Okay,” Tom sighed, “I just—it’s really hard, seeing how the media will twist things. A-And what if we go public? Will everyone be disappointed? What if you lose a bunch of fans or if they don’t like us together—”

“I don’t give a flying fuck if the fans like us together,” you interjected, “I like us together, that’s what matters to me.”

“You're right,” Tom conceded, “I’m just being insecure, sorry love.”

“It’s alright, Tommy,” you cooed, “I promise, as soon as this press junket is over, it’s me and you for the long run, okay?”

“Okay, darling,” Tom smiled, getting the affirmation he needed. “I’ll see you soon, my flight’s tomorrow.”

“Okay, bye, love you!”

“Love you too,” Tom puckered up to the phone, “Mwah!”

He hung up with a smile on his face, feelings much less stressed than before. You were right, it wasn’t all about the media, love goes deeper than what social media can portray, and it’s impossible to get the full story on something from a little screen. He just needed to be patient and trust you, like you did with him.

“You’re whipped,” Harry clicked his tongue behind Tom, “whipped like a puppy on a new leash.”

“Oh, shut up.”

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The next stop was finally New York. Tom was supposed to meet you here, he had no future plans at the moment so his main plan was to help you and Harrison finish up your press junket.

As Tom’s best friend, Harrison was constantly on the move with him, providing tons of emotional and moral support. Without him, it’s unlikely Tom would’ve gone as far as he did. Harrison was constantly pushing him to do more, advertising his movies, and pushing his own followers to support Tom in all walks of life. He even took time to help stand up for Tom when the fans got too crazy. Or when he needed a shoulder to lean on, Harrison was there.

You were also there on his most recent ventures. You held Tom through the night when the emotional stress of acting became too much, and for the times he needed to reach a dark place, you were there to fish him back out into the light. You could also help him manage his stress in a much more efficient way than Harrison.

In return, Tom felt like he needed to be there for his two biggest supporters. He had the time and the means to meet you in New York, so he decided that that’s what was best for all of you. Harry and Tuwaine could even join him, so while you and he were having your own ‘romantic night in the city’, Harrison wouldn’t be lonely. And Tom intended on going all out for you, making it a night to remember while he made up for lost time.

“Okay,” Tom smiled, as he finished zipping up his last bag, “I’m all ready. Harry? You good to go?”

“No!” Harry yelled after a loud crash sounded from the bathroom, “I can’t find my fucking toothbrush!”

Tom rolled his eyes, “What about you, Tuwaine?” he asked, turning around to get a view into the living room. Tuwaine held up a finger and shushed Tom gently, then holding up the red toothbrush that belonged to Harry.

“Harry,” Tuwaine called, “I’ll lend you one if you give me five pounds.”

“Aw, fuck!” Harry yelled, following another crash. “Fine whatever, stupid fucking toothbrush,” he grumbled, sulking into the foyer where the rest of his bags were.

“Okay, divs,” Tom chuckled, “let’s get going, I want to be in New York in time to catch tomorrow’s interview.”

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“Hello, everyone! Thank you for tuning into Hot Goss, I’m your host Christine Mitchells and here with me today is up and coming actor and actress, Harrison Osterfield and (Y/N) (Y/L/N)!” The blonde hair lady introduced both you and Harrison, smiling widely as she gestured to you.

“Hi!” You beamed, “thank you so much, Christine, for having us! I’m absolutely in love with your radio show, so this is definitely a big day for me.”

“Yes,” Harrison agreed, “I listened to your podcast the other day about the UFO sightings in New Jersey, and I have never been more enthralled.”

“Aw,” Christine held a hand to her heart, “you two are making me blush, that’s so sweet.” She smiled before holding up her little stack of papers, presumably with questions and conversation topics. “So, your new movie Collateral Damage has been out for about two weeks now and already made almost $600 million at the box office. That’s extremely impressive, what do you credit this success to?”

“Well,” Harrison spoke up, “I feel like I say this all the time, but it’s genuinely so true; (Y/N) and I’s chemistry on set definitely melted into all of our scenes together. She’s so talented and inspiring, even when I wasn’t directly filming with her, I felt the need to be on the top of my game as to not bring her down. It also was a combination of an amazing cast and crew. The crew made the behind the scenes so seamless and easygoing, probably one of the best sets to be on.”

“Yeah,” you nodded, “the editing team also did so amazing, and it definitely shows in the final product. As for Harrison and I, it was extremely helpful to already be friends beforehand, it made tough scenes and intimate scenes much easier to get through. We could skip the awkward or solemn moments after our scenes and just laugh it all out, which greatly lessened the stress that filming a movie like this brings.”

“How did you two meet?” Christine asked, motioning between the two of you.

“Well, I think our first encounter was on the set of Spider-man 3,” You recalled, “I only filmed a few scenes for that movie, but it was another once in a lifetime opportunity.” You smiled, recalling when you first met Tom and how sweet he was, despite how nervous and flustered you used to get around him.

“That seems like a happy memory,” Christine commented knowingly, mistaking your smile to be for Harrison.

“It is,” You affirmed, “but Harrison and I didn’t really begin to get close until the filming for that was over and I went to visit him and Tom in London before the press tour. He was actually the one to convince me to audition for this movie, so naturally, most of the success is owed to him.”

“That’s so sweet,” Christine awed, putting a hand to her heart, “you guys really are the dream team. Are there any projects for the two of you currently?”

“I just got the contract for a Netflix show,” Harrison announced proudly, “I can’t go into too much detail yet, but it is the next in line for me, so I’m beyond excited about that.”

“I was going to sign onto a new movie during the break we had between filming and the press tour, but I decided to focus my priorities on my friends and family,” you explained, “I missed them all so much while filming, and I wanted to be there to support their ventures as well. As of right now, I have a few auditions lined up, but I’m just taking one project at a time; I really have no idea what my next move will be, but it’s a bit more exciting that way.”

“That great,” Christine nodded, “and if there were to be a sequel for Collateral Damage, would you both sign on?”’

“I would,” Harrison nodded, “but honestly, it’s very dependent on what (Y/N) would do. The movie wouldn’t be the same without her, and I’m not sure if it’s right for me to continue an adventure that she’s such a big part of.”

“Aw,” you gushed, squeezing Harrison’s hand, “I would too,” you nodded, “and I can’t say for sure, but based on the book the movie is based on, there is a big chance for a sequel.”

“Right,” Christine snapped her fingers, “it’s a trilogy, right?”

“Yup,” Harrison nodded, “it’s Collateral Damage, Save Our Souls, and Surrender Becomes Power.”

“Have you read them all?” You asked Harrison.

“Yeah, and trust me, I cried for eight days over the last one.”

“Oh, I remember that!” You laughed, “He was AWOL from the group chat for three days and when I finally got a hold of him he was in his pajamas eating ice cream binge-watching The Office.”

“I was grieving.” Harrison defended, “those who’ve read the book know exactly what I’m talking about.”

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Tommy <3: Just landed, can’t wait to see you!!

You: perfect, we’re staying at the Waldorf Astoria. Harry and Tuwaine’s rooms are already booked so they just have to check in! :)

Tommy <3: Does that mean I’m with you?

You: why don’t you come to room 32A and find out? ;)

You laid in bed already in the red lace set you brought, awaiting Tom’s arrival. Cheeky as ever, you even sent him a picture, covering most of the set in a white fluffy robe, but leaving out a red strap, cueing Tom into what was waiting for him.

Tommy <3: You better stay right where you are, woman. God, the things you do to me…

Tom had never checked into a hotel so fast. It was already ten in the evening, and he raced to the elevators, even managing to slam the door in Harry’s face after he made it to your room.

“You’re in the room down the hall!” he yelled from the other side of the door, “goodnight!”

“You have my charger, Tom!” Harry’s voice was muffled on the other end, barely audible to Tom, who was already removing his jacket and bounding for the bedroom.

“Darling!” opened the double doors to the master suite, “Oh, holy hell.” he sighed as he saw you laid out on the bed, red lace clinging to your curves.

“You look exquisite,” Tom murmured, making his way to the bed, “so bloody gorgeous.”

You pulled Tom in the second he reached you, holding him tight in a hungry kiss, “Missed you.” You sighed in between kisses.

**

“Missed you too, love,�� Tom smiled. “Missed every part of you, but especially that perfect fucking pussy.”

You moaned as Tom began to claw at your bra in a desperate attempt to remove the fabric. The moment your breasts were set free you felt Tom’s length harden against your leg, straining even in his sweats.

“Mmm, Tom,” you sighed contentedly, as he caressed and licked your nipples, hardening them into firm buds. “I want tonight to be about you.”

You nudged Tom gently, signaling for him to flip over and let you take the lead. As much as he loved control, Tom was desperate and needy after being away from you for so long, so he happily conceded, letting you crawl across his body, helping him remove his t-shirt and sweats, leaving him in his boxers.

You sat comfortably in his lap, legs on either side of his.

“Fucking hell,” Tom groaned as you palmed him through his boxers, taking your sweet time getting him fully hard. “Love you so much.”

You giggled, leaning in to catch his groans between your lips, “love you too.”

You smirked, before you pulled the waistband of his boxers down, as he lifted his bum to help get the boxers off quicker. His length stood tall, slapping against his stomach, small beads of precum already present on the slit.

You licked your hand before rubbing over the head, causing a hiss and groan from Tom, “feels so good darling,” he praised, jaw tightening at the pleasure.

You ran your hand over his shaft and back up to the head in rapid succession, pulling as many groans as you could from his swollen lips. “Shit, babe, shit,” he tossed his head back, basking the shocks of pleasure that ran up his and down his spine.

Just as he began to feel his balls tighten, you pulled away, silencing his pouting with a kiss.

“Are you ready?” You asked, tucking your thumbs in the waistband of your panties to remove them.

“Yes, please darling,” Tom begged, “I’m leaking for you.”

You scoffed, “shut up,” you rolled your eyes, removing your panties.

Just as you were lining Tom up with your cunt, he grabbed your wrist and stopped you, “I get a taste next time.” He stated, rubbing a deft thing over your clit, grinning at the sigh of pleasure you released as you nodded.

You sunk down onto his cock, a small squeak escaping your plump lips he began to fill you up. “Oh fuck,” You hissed, clenching around him.

“Shit, (Y/N),” Tom sighed into the skin of your neck, “fuck I missed this tight pussy, missed it so goddamn much.”

You placed your hands on his shoulders to stabilize yourself as you began to bounce up and down, savoring the feeling of him filling you up with each thrust. “Feels so good, Tommy,” You gasped, gripping onto his hair.

“Fucking love this,” Tom grunted, planting his feet onto the mattress, fucking up into you, meeting you each time you came back down, “it’s so much better when I give it to you, isn’t it?”

You nodded the best you could, only being able to gasp and moan in response.

“Yeah,” Tom reached between your bodies to toy with your clit, “my slut likes it when I give it to her? Huh?”

“Yes, Tom!” You cried, “Shit, I’m so close.” Tom gripped into your ass, giving it a harsh slap before molding it in his hands, massaging over the red spot.

“Me too,” he groaned, “come on, love. Cum all over me, make a fucking mess.”

You convulsed around him as you tipped over the edge, the flood gates now opened as you cried your release into his neck. Tom gripped onto your hair, pulling your head back to expose your neck as he grunted, nearly shaking as he coated your walls with his cum.

You both were breathless, coming down from your highs intertwined with each other. Tom lazily kissed the neck, moving down to your collarbones and then your boobs. You sighed at every kiss and mark left by him on you, loving the feeling of his lips caressing your body.

“Love you so much,” You hummed into his neck.

“Love you too,” Tom sighed, running his warm, callous hand up and down your bareback.

You involuntarily clenched around Tom, causing him to let out a groan and then a chuckle at the sensitivity.

You pecked his lips, smiling as you looked into his warm chestnut eyes, “round two?”

**

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The next morning you woke to Tom giving you soft kisses on your bare shoulder. You smiled softly, turning around to face him.

“Good morning, beautiful.” He cooed, giving you a gentle peck.

“Good morning,” you sighed blissfully, nuzzling into his bare chest, “what time is it?”

“Half-past ten. Harrison texted about ten minutes ago reminding you what time you needed to be up by.”

“We still have a few more hours, right?” You asked, basking in Tom’s warmth.

“Yeah,” He nodded, running his fingers through your tangled hair, “but we need to get up soon, I want to take you out before your show tonight.”

“Where?”

“I was thinking we could go to Times Square and shop for a bit, then maybe lunch? Or the other way around depending on how hungry you are.”

“That sounds wonderful,” You smiled, “let’s go get ready.”

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“Harry,” Tom groaned, “stop trying to intrude on our date.”

“I need a new toothbrush, Tom.”

“Then go to a convenience store!”

“I won’t even be around you guys,” Harry explained, “just go off on your own to have changing room sex or something.”

“W-We do not have changing room sex!” Tom gasped.

“Yeah,” you piped up from the other side of the lobby as you walked over to the boys, “strictly shower and bed sex.” you joked, causing Harry to laugh, but Tom to groan.

“You guys suck.” He grumbled, rubbing his forehead.

“Oh hush,” You shushed him with a kiss on the cheek, “just let Harry come, he’s got his own things going on anyways.”

“Fine.” Tom conceded as you walked out of the hotel to the black SUV waiting for you.

The Times Square strip was beautiful, the billboards and signs twinkled and danced around while you, Tom, and Harry moved from store to store. What made it even better was the few fans that greeted you and asked for pictures, rather than the hoards you’d been getting accustomed to.

Part of you was nervous about going to such a busy place to shop, but everyone seemed to be in their own little world, not paying any mind to you guys. It was a nice refresher from the hectic crowds thrust upon you and Harrison these past few weeks. One of the worst occasions being when Harrison intercepted a drink thrown at you. He smelled like blue Slurpee during the entire dinner, and his white shirt was blue and sticky.

“I’ll be right back,” You nodded to the restrooms in the little cafe you went to for lunch, “I’m gonna go use the bathroom.”

“Okay,” Tom hummed, focused on his phone, taking the time between shopping at eating to look at emails and work out his scheduling for the next few months.

As he was reading an email from a new director he was planning on working with, his phone began going off with notifications of him being tagged in a photo. Usually, he just ignored when he was tagged in pictures and videos, he was tagged in hundreds of pictures and fan edits each day, so it was impossible for him to look through all of them, but now he was being tagged in hundreds of photos and videos, just in the ten or so minutes he’d been sat down.

“Yo,” Harry called his attention from across the table, “look at all these tweets.”

Harry flipped his phone over and handed it to Tom. His name was trending on celebrity news with photos of him, you, and Harry surfacing from your shopping trip. The photos showed you and Tom holding hands casually while Harry strolled behind you.

You never explicitly tried to keep your relationship a secret, but the media hadn’t yet found out about you and Tom, and with the speculation of you and Harrison being an item, social media was baffled.

“Is she dating Tom?? What??” One comment wrote with a few puke emojis, “I can’t even fathom this…”

“Tom, I love you but you are crushing my dreams here.” Another person commented on the pictures, already garnering hundreds of thousands of likes.

“What a snake, stealing his best friends girl…”

#HomewreckerHolland began trending, not very high up, but high enough to piss Tom off. Everyone was so accepting of a relationship that wasn’t even real, but now that they see the truth they refuse to accept it, and it was fueling Tom’s anger.

You were no better. You never addressed all of the rumors circling the internet, you just let them slide, even when you saw how much they hurt Tom. At times, you even indulged in what the fans wanted by giving Harrison a kiss on the cheek or posing for photos with him.

Tom could feel the venomous pit of anger building its way up to his brain. “Hey,” You said, once you arrived back at the table, taking a seat next to Tom. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?” You placed your hand on Tom’s shoulder. Only for him to shake you off.

You looked at Harry for answers, but he just shook his head.

“Tom, what’s going on?”

“I can’t believe you,” Tom muttered, “look at this shit.” He practically shoved the phone in your hands.

“What?” You began to look through the photos and the hashtags, frowning when you saw how awful the media was to Tom. “Tom, I’m sorry. I’m sure they don’t mean it, they just don’t know—”

“It doesn’t matter,” Tom spat, standing up with his jacket, “they know enough and they don’t like it. Simple as that.”

“Who cares if they like it,” You protested, “it’s not their lives, it’s ours.”

“Yeah, (Y/N), and it’s my image that’s being dragged through the mud.”

“Tom,” You stood up as well, “You’re not being fair.”

“Yes, I am!” Tom seethed, “If you would’ve just denied all of the dating rumors instead of practically pouncing on Harrison whenever you were together then maybe people wouldn’t have shit to say about this! But they do because you can’t keep your bloody hands to yourself!”

Tears began to brim in your eyes as Tom’s words knocked the wind out of you. He wasn’t even remorseful, even after seeing the tears slip past your eyes, coating your rosy cheeks.

“What about you?” You argued, “Fans have been shipping you with Zendaya for years, Tom, but I don’t let it get to me because I know I have you. I’m content just knowing that you fall asleep in my arms.”

Harry stood up now too, putting himself between you and Tom, facing the latter. “Mate,” He chastised his brother, “calm down. It’s not (Y/N)’s fault.”

“It is!” Tom insisted, “You could’ve just explained to the media, the second you saw the rumors, you could’ve said something but you didn’t! I’ve said countless times that Z and I are just friends, but you just let them say shit that isn’t even true!” Tom pointed an angry finger at you, hollering his distaste, “You might as well fuck Harrison since it’s what the goddamn world wants anyways!”

“Fuck you, Tom.” You spat before gathering your shopping bags and leaving the cafe, heading outside to hail a taxi back to the hotel rather than going back in the black car waiting for you, Tom and Harry.

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” Harry shook his head, disappointment lacing his tone as he reprimanded his brother. “What the actual fuck is your problem?”

“I—” Tom was still seething, red hot anger was burning his eye with unshed tears, “she just—I can’t fucking believe her.”

“I can’t fucking believe you, Tom.” Harry frowned, gathering his things as well, “You’re on your own for this one, Mate.” Harry sighed, rushing out the door to try and catch up with you.

Tom gathered his belongings, shaking his hand, trying to get the anger out of his system so he could think clearly. But his whole head was foggy with rage.

`He made his way back to the black car and instructed the driver to head back to the hotel, explaining that you and Harry had gotten back via taxi. He didn’t question it and drove Tom back.

When he got back to your room, his luggage was thrown out into the hallway, along with the necklace he’d given you that you always wore. Harrison and Tuwaine watched from the doorway of their room as Tom gathered his things, the reality of what he had said finally sinking into his gut.

Harry explained what had happened when he got back, and Harrison and Tuwaine just looked on disappointedly.

Harry opened his room for Tom to stay in, but he refused to talk to him about it, too ashamed of how spiteful his own brother could be.

Harrison, Tuwaine, and Harry discussed it amongst themselves, trying to figure out the best course of action moving forward. You didn’t need to appear at your interview with Jimmy Fallon until eight that evening, giving the boys only a few hours to do damage control on the situation.

Harrison agreed to talk to Tom while Harry attempted to console you, though you refused to let anyone into your room and it was unlikely you would change your stance for a Holland, even if he wasn’t the one that had hurt you.

“Tom,” Harrison, entered Harry’s room where Tom was laying on the bed in an emotional rut. His eyes were hazy and shiny from tears but he wasn't crying, “what the hell, man?”

Tom groaned, shoving his head into the throw pillows on the bed, “I know, I know. I fucked up.”

“Yeah,” Harrison agreed, sitting on the armchair in the room. “What’re you gonna do?”

“I don’t know,” Tom mumbled, “I’m still so mad, I-I just can’t fix this right now.”

“You know,” Harrison began, “I get why you’re mad, I really do. So does (Y/N). Every time the paparazzi would get a photo of us she was so stressed about how you’d react. Every interview she tried to stay amicable, bubbly, and friendly—and she did—but afterward, she’d was worried about how the media would portray our relationship. She could hardly enjoy herself on the press tour for her movie because she was so focused on how you’d feel.” Harrison sighed, “She always cared about your feelings like that. She told me not to tell you, but she turned down a major movie when you were filming Cherry. She wanted to be by your side when you got into that headspace. She wanted to be the one to pull you back. She turned down what could’ve been the best deal in her career for you.”

“I didn’t ask her to do that—”

“But she did.” Harrison snapped, “And you couldn’t even give her the benefit of the doubt. The media will say what it wants. What matters is what the truth is, what your friends and family know, what she knows, what you know. And right now, all I know is that you need to make it up to her, any way possible, because she didn’t deserve that.”

“What do I do?” Tom asked, rubbing his eyes, “I messed up so bad. I just love her so much, it makes me fucking crazy sometimes. Every time I see her out with you, I see how the media twists the perspective, it hurts. I know I need to be better, I need to move past that, it’s just hard.”

“I posted a statement today defining (Y/N) and I’s relationship.” Harrison stated, “Overall, the fans aren’t the happiest, that’s true. But eventually, they’ll have to learn to accept it. (Y/N) is beautiful, funny, and kind, but she’s not my girl, Tom, and I’m perfectly fine with that.”

Harrison fiddled with the rings on his fingers, “Harry’s helping (Y/N) get ready the best he can, then we’re leaving to go to the studio. You’re still welcome to come.” Harrison stood up and walked over to Tom, patting his back gently, before leaving.

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“And with me here tonight is two of Hollywood's hottest stars, Harrison Osterfield and (Y/N) (Y/L/N)!” Jimmy announced, clapping along with his audience.

The music started playing while you and Harrison smiled, walking out onto the stage and waving. Jimmy greeted you once you made it to the small sofa next to his desk, giving you praises and well wishes before you sat down.

“Wow,” Jimmy smiled, sitting back down, “you two look amazing tonight, how are you?”

You and Harrison both nodded, “I’m good,” You smiled, “this is pretty much the last stop on tour, so I’m kind of disappointed for it to come to an end, but I’m so happy for the experience.”

“What are both of your plans for after the tour?” Jimmy asked.

“I’m going back to London to visit family, and then I’m starting the filming of a series,” Harrison said proudly.

“I’m probably going to head back to my hometown in Chicago and settle down with my family for a bit. I have a few auditions and offers lined up, but I really miss my family and I just need a bit of calm after this storm.”

Harrison furrowed his brows, he was sure you said you were going back to London with him and the boys. You must’ve changed your mind after the fight. He didn’t blame you of course. Tom was being completely unreasonable, it was only logical that you wouldn’t want to be stuck in a city with him for god knows how long.

Tom showed up late, finally pulling himself out of his reverie, ready to apologize and make it up to you. He was backstage with Harry and Tuwaine, watching the show on the T.V. in the dressing rooms. When he heard that you wanted to go back home instead of going to London with him, his heart sank to his feet.

Anyone would have registered you as tired or dazed, but he and the rest of the boys could see the little glint of sadness in your eyes when you announce your decision. Knowing the reason behind your choice was solely Tom, made him feel like shit. He was driving away the only thing that mattered to him, and he couldn’t stop it.

He was almost positive that he was the storm you were referring to.

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Jimmy greeted you and Harrison was the show was over, “That was great, guys.” He smiled warmly, “It’s been a pleasure to meet you and I’d love to have you back in the future.”

“Of course,” You nodded, “thank you so much for having us.”

Once Jimmy was gone, your belongings were packed up, and you were ready to head back to the hotel, Tom decided to make his move.

“(Y/N),” Tom walked up to you in yours and Harrison’s dressing room. “Can we talk? Please?”

Harrison gave you a look, silently asking if you were okay talking to him, you nodded so he left the room, leaving you with Tom.

“(Y/N),” Tom began, sighing dejectedly, “I am so so so sorry, I-I was just being so insecure and I was worried and I acted like an ass. You didn't deserve that, all you’ve ever done is love and support me, and I appreciate you so much for it. It’s my insecurity, it’s my problem, and I need to be the one to do better.”

You frowned, “I just don’t understand,” you said softly, “all I ever wanted was for you to feel safe, loved, and comfortable, and I thought I was doing a good job at that.” You chuckled bitterly, “But you just couldn’t get out of your own head, and somehow I’m the one that got shot down for it.”

“I know,” Tom nodded, “and I’m so beyond sorry. I love you so much, and I need to trust you like you trust me. I never want to lose you (Y/N). And I understand if I’ve already lost you. As much as it hurts, I understand. I just want you to know that that’s not what I wanted to—”

“I know,” You interrupted, “I know you love me, and I know that you didn’t mean to hurt me, but you did. I love you too, Tom, and I don’t want to lose you. This isn’t the end, I just—I’m so hurt.” Your voice broke as you said the last word, tears beginning to slip past your eyelids. Tom immediately pulled you into a hug while you sniffled into his blazer. It broke his heart more than he could possibly fathom to see you cry in his arms, it nearly killed him to know that he was the cause for your tears.

“I’m sorry,” Tom squeezed you, “I’m so sorry, love.” You squeezed back, trying your best to calm the onslaught of tears you were holding off during the show. “A-Are you going to Chicago?” Tom asked hesitantly.

The original plan was for you to go to London with him and the boys and spend the next few weeks with him and his family, but it was understandable if you wanted to change that.

“Yeah,” You nodded sadly as you pulled away, “I just need to see my family, I miss them so much.”

“I understand,” Tom nodded, “I could come visit you there if you want?” Tom offered.

You wiped your eyes and gave Tom a small smile, “That’d be really nice. My dad’s been dying to meet you.”

Tom rolled his eyes, “Well that’s reassuring,” he joked, pulling you back in for another hug, “are we gonna be okay?”

“Yeah,” You nodded, pulling away to give him a chaste kiss, “we’ll be okay.”

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“Tommy!” you squealed when you opened the door to your family home, only to find your amazing, handsome, British boyfriend on the doorstep. “You didn’t tell me you were coming.”

“I wanted to surprise you, love,” Tom smiled, lifting you up in a hug and spinning you around. “Happy one year, darling.”

“I missed you so much,” You littered Tom’s face with kisses once he set you down, “Let’s never spend a minute apart again, that was torture.”

“It was only a few weeks?”

“A few weeks of hell,” You joked, grabbing his hand and leading him through the house, “come on! Everyone’s gonna love you.”

Tom laughed as you dragged him around the house, introducing him to your parents, your siblings, and your nieces and nephews. You’d talked about all of them before, but he never realized what a big family you actually have.

Now, he was all the more excited about the little, velvet box in his carry-on. Now that he could see what a loving family he’d be joining.

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