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⋅•⋅⊰∙∘ 2021 ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅
Zahra
You got the role as the
main lead. Red, White
and Royal Blue. Somehow.
One season. Don’t fuck it up.
OH????
ARE YOU BEING FR
Rehearsals start Monday.
Do NOT be late.
And congrats kid.
awwwwwww
knew you loved me
Don’t push it. See you
there.
bright and early!! swear
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Henry Fox
um
hello
Hi…?
Who is this?
oh lmao hello hi i’m
alex
my agent gave me
your number
i’m gonna play the
gabriel to your james
in rwrb :)
Oh, hello there.
It’s nice to meet you.
Wasn’t expecting to
hear from you before
Monday.
yeah well we’re gonna
be spending a LOT of
time together i thought
we’d just skip the whole
awkward phase
and TRUST we will get
this shit renewed i just
know it’s gonna mean
so much to people
esp the queer
community 🏳️🌈 y’know
Yes. I think it’s about
time we have a show
where the queer characters
can exist freely.
Too many shows about
death and homophobia
and what have you.
see you just get it
we’re going to be
GREAT at this just
you wait
That we are :)
I’m glad you reached
out. This certainly saves
us the whole awkward
introduction on Monday.
I was dreading it, to
be honest. I don’t do too
well with new people.
and i do TOO well with
them :D
as you can see
so like do you want to
get the shitty small talk
out of the way
oooooor i’ve got some
icebreakers up my
sleeve if you’re up
for it
I would be amenable
to trying. Hit me
with the icebreakers.
ok hang on let me
call you
easier that way!!!
Sure. Let me just
feed my dog and
then settle in.
OMG
YOU HAVE A DOG
WHAT’S ITS NAME
WHAT BREED IS HE
CAN I MEET HIM
PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS
PLEASE
PLEEEAAASEEEEEEE
Oh my God.
His name is David.
He’s a beagle.
Yes, you can meet
him on Monday!
david????
is he a tax attorney,
sweetheart??
Well, I haven’t heard
THAT one before.
Alright, give me one
second and then you
can berate me about
my dog and his name
over the phone.
cool :D
(Call Ended: 4 hours 13 minutes)
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Henry Fox
So, the first day
of the rehearsals
is done.
Thoughts?
omg look at you
texting me first
Don’t get too used
to it.
Now, answer my
question. I know you
were nervous.
you knew only bc
i told you asshole
i feel much better
now. thank you for
earlier. you helped
a lot
Don’t mention it. You
did say we were going
to ‘get this shit renewed.’
I have your back.
right back at ya,
sweetheart :)
ANYWAY!!!
david pictures. right now.
[Attached: 5 images]
only five????? do u hate
me
no wait. you actually
hate me.
oh my god.
[Attached: 10 images]
Is that better?
much :D
Never make such false
allegations ever again.
no promises xx
tell him i miss him
(he’ll know what it
means)
we had the BEST time
ever today
I know. I was there,
remember?
no actually. me and
david were too busy
to care about anything
other than each other
call popbase. there’s
new bffs in town <3
I have them on
the other line, actually.
THIS is why we’re
friends :D
Whatever you say.
Now pick up my call.
(Call Ended: 2 hours 18 minutes)
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Henry Fox
shooting starts next week.
how are we feeling, fox?
As ready as I’ll ever be.
You?
nervous but we move
You know I have your
back, right?
ok yes, that does
help
if i mess up i will
kill myself in front
of everyone else
and u to forever
change your bond
and the trajectory
of your lives
Well we can’t have
that. Don’t be afraid
to ask for help, love.
Nobody will judge you
for it.
Lord knows I need it
too sometimes.
thank you
hate asking for help.
but i will try
And that’s enough for
now.
well, never heard of
THAT one before.
but seriously. thank
you. i appreciate it
Anytime.
Whatever happened
in that show you were
telling me about? We
got interrupted earlier.
nightly call king? nightly
call? king? Call?
I was just waiting
for you to ask.
Calling you now.
(Call Ended: 5 hours 46 minutes)
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Henry
three episodes down. are
u ready for next week?
Are you talking about
the ‘greatest kiss ever’
as you keep calling it?
how’d u guess
yes, actually, i was
You never shut up
about it.
people keep talking
about it. we HAVE to
deliver
the chemistry is gonna
make or break this
and we have to get this
shit renewed, remember?
How could I forget?
you’re avoiding the
question
i know your games, fox
you can’t fool me
I might be a bit nervous.
As you mentioned, this
could make or break this.
That’s a lot of pressure.
it’s a KISS
we can’t really mess
that up
…can we???
fuck
you have me doubting
myself now
what if it sucks
Well, you did mention
that you were a good
kisser.
Several hundred times
to be exact.
well i AM
or i thought i was
fuck if i know now!!
thanks!! go fuck
yourself!!!!
Well, that’s not
very kind, is it?
Do you kiss your
mother with that
mouth?
no, i’ll be too busy
kissing YOU
unless it sucks and
we get cancelled halfway
through filming and then
i will blame u
i’m a great kisser,
remember? it’s all
on you now
I’ll do my best to
live up to your
expectations. It
WILL be the greatest
kiss ever.
that’s more like it.
at least we will have
lots of time to practice
People do say that
practice makes perfect.
it’s me. i’m people. i’m
perfect too :D
That you are.
<3
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Henry
David misses you. What
are you up to tonight?
aw, i miss him too
sorry, i have plans
tonight. raincheck?
Plans?
yeah i’m meeting
a friend
I didn’t know you
had one of those.
well, not anymore!!
i’m unfriending you
but yeah, i’m meeting
nora
Nora? From our show?
well, unless you know
other noras, yeah i’m
meeting her
we’re going for drinks
Just the two of you?
Sounds nice.
yeah, we’ve been
hanging out a bit
between takes
it’s been nice
but don’t worry
fox, no one can
replace you!!
Well yes, I’m sure.
She doesn’t have
David on her side.
see u get it
tomorrow night?
Sure, Alex. Tomorrow
night.
Have fun :)
i’ll try to but i’ll be
thinking about david
all night
give him a kiss from
me
Always x
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Henry
Shaan is hosting a
wrap party tonight
to celebrate. Are you
and Nora coming?
yes, i can’t leave
my best friend alone!!!
David will not be
in attendance tonight.
It’s past his bedtime.
fuck u asshole
see if i ever call
you my best friend
again
but yeah we’ll be there
Lovely. I shall see you
there.
um no
we’re catching up
beforehand like we
always do??
should i come over
with wine?
I figured you’d be
busy with Nora.
nah, she’s off doing
her own thing tonight.
i’ll see her there
it’s been ages since
we’ve hung out away
from work
i miss u :(
I miss you too. It’s
nice to see you
making other friends.
still. you’ll always
be my #1!!
Thank God for small
mercies.
u never said i
would be your
number one
wow. ok
That position is taken
by Pez, I’m afraid.
you know what, i
can’t even blame u
love that guy
Glad you agree.
so u never answered
my question though??
what time am i coming
over
In thirty? I need to walk
David.
no WE need to walk david
i’ll be there in fifteen.
See you then :)
⋅•⋅⊰∙∘ 2023 ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅
Henry
sooooooo. thinking
of asking nora out.
i think i really like her
thoughts?? prayers??
Prayers :D
I think you should,
Alex.
I think she likes you
back.
really?
Yes, I’ve seen the
way she looks at you.
ah fuck okay great
i think i might
Go for it.
Nothing to lose, I
suppose.
except my dignity
LMAO
but tbf we have been
kinda flirty
i kissed her yesterday
and she didn’t run away
screaming
it has to mean something
right??
Oh.
Yes, definitely. You
should go for it, Alex.
Ask her out. I’m
sure she’ll say yes.
okay okay okay cool
tonight. i’ll do it tonight.
can i call you and
tell you all about it
later
I have plans, but
you can call me
tomorrow?
plans?
look at you. abandoning
me in my darkest hour.
but okay i’ll call you
tomorrow.
Pez says it’s been too
long since I have had
a pretty man kiss me.
SO insulting.
we kissed three
days ago??
That doesn’t count.
It was for work.
fuck u it totally does
that’s all i am?? work???
you wound me
david, baby, your dad
and i are getting a
divorce. i get full
custody btw
Over my dead body.
no over MY dead
body wdym a pretty
boy wants to kiss you
i am a pretty boy i
totally count go kys
As tempting as that
is, I need to go get
ready, and you need
to ask Nora out or
whatever you do
on random Tuesday
nights.
Speak soon?
as long as you
admit i’m pretty
before u leave
or else i’ll blow up
ur phone
hello
hi
hi it’s the
pretty boy
asshole
HEY
HEY
HEY
HEY
SAY IT
TELL ME I’M PRETTY
DON’T BE RUDE
COME HERE
HENRY COME BACK
HEN
HEN
HENRY
ASSHOLE
HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HI
HI
HI
HI
I WON’T STOP
U KNOW I WON’T
Oh my fucking God.
Yes, you’re pretty.
GOODBYE.
:D
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Henry
soooooooo. the show
started airing today
you know i have
a burner
saw a tweet that
went “i need u all
to watch rwrb if u
haven't yet. truly a
revolutionary show
on queer love with
the chemistry and
the flawless acting”
had 20k likes if u
even care
I do care.
amazing bc i have
so many tweets you
need to see
and u will sit there
and react to all of
them bc i said so
Bring it on.
another went. “i lied.
there’s no sex. you’re
gonna watch rwrb season
one with me and then
we’ll talk about how james
and gabriel are literally
soulmates and all that
chemistry between
alex and henry”
39k likes. we’re getting
this shit renewed FOR
SURE
You’re awfully sure.
bro LOOK at the
tweets and how
they’re ALL going viral
it’s IN the bag
people are obsessed
with us
and the way we kiss????
see i told u the
chemistry can
make or break it
and we are
MAAAAAAKING it
even shaan agrees.
did you see the
interview where he
went “it was a done deal
the first time i saw henry
and alex during the casting
process. chemistry is not
something magical that
just appears from nowhere.
it appears when youʼre
brave enough to open
up to someone. the other
person does the same
and you hold hands
& dance together.”
All lowercase. You
just typed that out.
Did you just type
that out from memory??
no comment.
You’re insane.
you know you love it xx
No comment.
BOOOO GET UR OWN
STOP PLAGIARIZING ME
Never :)
loser
Menace.
:P
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Henry
do u know people
are shipping us
nora was just showing
me the tweets
she thinks it’s hilarious
apparently you and i,
we’re in love and
have been secretly
dating this whole time
Well. Have we been? :D
yes. breaking up with
nora as we speak
now that people know
we can finally be
together baby <3
Would you look at
the time? I need to
feed David.
lies
i know you feed
him at three on
the dot
Why are you so
obsessed with me? This
is not a healthy relationship.
I’m breaking up with you.
you could NEVER
stuck with me 4eva
What a curse.
don’t act like you’re
not giggling and kicking
your feet. I can
see you blushing from
all the way over here.
You’re in a different city.
my point exactly!!!!
DIVORCE.
downvote.
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Hen
okay. so you know
how nora and i
broke up a few
months ago?
I seem to remember
you crying on my
bedroom floor.
first of all - fake news
second of all, yes that.
Yes, I do remember.
Why?
well. it turns out
she makes a better
girlfriend to june than
to me??
who would have thought?
not me?
Well, I mean your
sister is better than
you.
you have met her TWICE
you’re meant to be
on MY side.
It was such a
lovely two times,
though.
fuck off.
you know you
like me better
I would like my lawyer.
coward.
i am your lawyer
i made a great one
in that straight to
cable movie i did
Ah yes, how could
I forget?
ok so now speak!!
Fine. I like you
better.
ha!!! i knew it
can’t get shit
past me, fox
Seriously, though. How do
you feel about it? That
must be weird for you.
surprisingly not at all.
it wasn’t that serious
between us and we
barely lasted a few months.
she makes a better friend.
Well, is she your
#1 friend?
fishing for compliments,
are we?
so unlike you
I was looking to
get rid of the
title.
nope!!
all yours
forever and ever
Okay, I get it.
and ever and ever
And ever?
and ever.
And ever.
:)
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Hen
hen, sweetheart
never say that i
am EVER wrong
we just got this
shit renewed
i fucking TOLD u
we would
That you did.
Didn’t doubt you
for a second.
that’s what they
all say
seriously though
WE FUCKING DID IT!!!
TWO MORE SEASONS
Two more seasons!
Congratulations, love.
you too. we’re in
this together,
remember?
Of course.
Are you going to
be singing in this
one too? For the
soundtrack?
already nailed it the
first time. gotta do
it again.
people seem to love it
twitter went crazy
As they should. You’re
very talented, Alex.
thank u :D
karaoke tonight king?
tonight? karaoke tonight?
u can get a front row
seat to my beautiful voice
I get that
every night.
it’s true!! i never
leave!!
are you in???
Always.
are you gonna
sing queen again?
I’ll need a few
drinks in me
for that.
challenge accepted!!!!
Should I invite Pez?
i thought it would
be just the two of us.
sure. if you want
No, I just thought that
you would want to
invite June and Nora.
well, i don’t want to
Just us two then?
just us two.
see you in a
bit, sweetheart
See you soon, love.
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Hen
Pez showed me some
tweets today. It was…
interesting to say the least.
oh??? say more??
Well, one said “every
time i open twitter i'm
just hit with henlex
being gay like OMFG
WE GET IT…”
LMAOOOO
more more more please
Another one said “nobody
loves henlex more than
henlex and i think that’s
beautiful.”
i mean…they’re
not wrong
how come your
name gets to go first
“henlex god bless u
both be gay as hell
guys this is ur time
good night sweetest
dreams love u guys.”
People seem to be
enjoying the…chemistry.
as they fucking should
we worked hard for it
kissed eight billion times
That we did.
omg actually
did u see that they
clocked me wearing
your bracelet??
No? When?
hang on
“funny how they both
alex and henry wore
the same bracelet on
the press junket”
clocked our asses
That’s what you get
for stealing my things.
stop, they’re gonna
call us gay now.
They already do! Frequently!
Did you not see
the tweets I sent you?
Literally one second ago.
well yes
tbf we do act
pretty gay
Speak for yourself.
I am very professional.
professional at being GAY
I can’t win with you.
my general presence is
a win for you, sweetheart
If you say so.
i know so :D
I’m getting that
bracelet back.
no, you’re not
mine now
⋅•⋅⊰∙∘ 2025 ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅
H <3
what are you doing today
Hello to you too.
I am relaxing with David.
What are you doing today?
relaxing with david?????
and you?? maybe??
I’m surprised I’m even
in the equation.
you’re ALWAYS in the
equation, sweetheart
so can i? can i?
can i come over?
Of course.
You have your key?
of course. wear it
around my neck always
duh. don’t ask
stupid questions
I should have known.
See you in twenty?
make it fifteen.
bringing lunch and
some treats for david
You spoil him.
well he IS my son
and i will spoil him
until i die
Son?
yes? problem?
No, just surprised.
no need to be!!
see you soon hubby :D
See you soon, darling.
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H <3
sooooooo crazy we kissed
yesterday for non work reasons
u better tell pez
that you don’t need
to kiss pretty boys anymore
u have one at home
Is this always how
you start these
conversations?
yes :D
planning a date
for us as we speak
i mean. if u even care
I care immensely.
What do you have
in mind?
obviously we have to
keep it kinda lowkey
can’t make twitter
explode JUST yet
dinner at home
tomorrow?? i can cook
Sounds lovely. I can
bring the wine.
and david!!
Well, that was a given.
He IS your son after all.
now he gets it
all i had to do
was kiss him
tell david he’s not
from a broken home
anymore
He never was.
stop i’m blushing
miss u
call me rn
I just saw you yesterday.
Miss you too.
Calling.
(Call Ended: 5 hours 39 minutes)
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Baby <3
have u seen twitter
what am i saying.
of course you haven’t
Tell me then.
well
we might not be as
subtle as we think we are
look at this -
“henlex: henlex is not real.
henlex when it's time to
promote the second season
of their gay little tv show:
KISSING EACH OTHER ON
THE MOUTH *REAL*
(NOT CLICKBAIT)”
Well, they technically can’t
prove anything :D
kissing you on the fucking
mouth next time we’re
out in public.
You wouldn’t dare…
fuck around and
find out, baby!
Should we be trying
to be more subtle?
eh
who gives a fuck
they’ll find out
soon anyway
…right?
Right. You’re right.
It just needs to
be on our terms.
Once the promo is done.
And after your tour.
The album rollout was
pretty good, we don’t
need to take attention
away from that.
of course
do you want me
to tone it down?
No, never.
ok good cause i
wasn’t gonna
because i love you
too much :D
I love you more xx
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Baby <3
Love, I have some bad news.
uh oh
that’s never good
who died? did i die?
No, but my presence at
your London show just did.
I won’t be able to make it.
jesus christ?
way to let a
guy down easy
:(
how come?
I have an audition
in Italy that day.
I’m sorry love, but
I can’t pass it up. My agent
will kill me if I let it go.
oh
yeah. of course
i understand
work is important!!
I’ll make it up to you, I promise.
it’s fine, don’t worry,
it’s just a show
i’ll miss you though :(
We’ll be back home
together before you know it.
Only a few more shows to go.
can’t wait ugh
how’s my son?
staring mournfully out the
window waiting for your return
good. i trained him well
We miss you.
i miss you too
call? don’t have much
time but want to hear your voice.
Call.
(Call Ended: 56 minutes)
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Baby <3
Waiting for you backstage.
Hope I didn’t overstep.
oh my god
are you kidding me
OF COURSE not
that was fucking insane
i think i blacked out
The crowd seemed to
absolutely love it.
I think I’ve gone deaf.
well, welcome to my world
scared the shit out
of me when people
started screaming out
of nowhere though
knew it was you as soon
as i felt your arms around me
You played it off well.
You didn’t even miss
a beat.
you better send me
the videos you were
taking of me from the balcony
you were locked IN
You took your shirt off.
What do you expect?
all for you, baby
got held up by z,
should be there in ten
Pez is here too,
he’s showing me how
the internet is responding
to us.
…and?
hit me, i’m dying here
z is going on and on
People are saying you
didn’t even have to
look at me to
immediately melt into
my touch.
Bit whipped, love.
give me specifics, coward
“THE WAY HE JUST
KNEW IT WAS HENRYYY
AND SUNK INTO THE
HUG😭”
NOT HIM LOOKING TO
WHERE HENRY WAS THE
WHOLE SHOW AND NOT
BEING ABLE TO SPOT HIM
BECAUSE HE WAS ON HIS
WAY TO THE STAGE”
Everyone knows you’re obsessed with me.
lies and slander.
“telling my kids that
this is rwrb season
four.”
as long as we get
renewed again!
“Was it casual when
you flew to london
to surprise me and
i immediately recognised
you by touch alone?”
ok casual was NEVER
in the equation. don’t
even joke about that.
It’s a very positive reaction.
It’s been thirty minutes and there’s
been 120k likes on a TikTok about us.
the people LOVE us
can you blame them?
have u seen us?
okok z has noticed i’m not
listening and is kicking me out
omw baby
Waiting xx