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people not really getting the nuance/appeal of Luke and Andrew's relationship I see and I wanna throw my two cents in, lmk if yall agree or feel free to add your own takeaways from it. Long paragraphs ahead lol.
From the start, Luke is shown to be a passionate, sweet, and deeply loyal lover. He’s incredibly attentive, sometimes to a fault, going along with even Stacy’s more unhinged demands without much resistance. He’s highly emotional, wearing his heart on his sleeve, and isn’t afraid to be vulnerable, often tearing up or openly expressing his feelings.
Andrew, on the other hand (who I personally believe is somewhere on the spectrum), had anything but an easy or loving upbringing. Pushed into the public eye at a young age and repeatedly exploited by his father, he naturally became wary of relationships and struggled with emotional intimacy.
Now, enter Luke with his ingenious plan to endear himself to Andrew so he can stay in the room. But what’s fascinating is that, without even trying, Luke starts breaking down Andrew’s walls just by being his natural, easygoing, and charming self. By the time they confront Stacy together, you can already see Andrew falling for him.
Meanwhile, Luke is just as obsessed with Andrew, he craves his validation, loves seeing him smile, and enjoys pulling him out of his rigid routine. He’s like a puppy desperately wanting Andrew’s attention. So when the kiss happens, it’s not random, Andrew is already completely thirsty for Luke at that point, and while Luke is a little naive, he’s also lowkey into it. His bi awakening unfolds in such a fun, organic way, they hang out, they make out, it’s hot, it’s playful.
What makes it even better is how Luke handles all the talk about Andy Young, he could have easily gossiped or pried, but instead, he’s incredibly respectful, refusing to engage in speculation and wanting to hear Andrew’s story directly from him. That level of consideration and care is just chef’s kiss.
And now in the recent chapter, Andrew is the puppy, he’s completely latched onto Luke, following him around, and Luke is just accepting it in the cutest way possible. Obsessed. But I do wonder if Andrew’s growing dependence on Luke could eventually cause some friction. He doesn’t seem all that interested in Luke’s friends, and I could see potential issues with jealousy or possessiveness down the line. Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but I’d love to hear what y’all think.