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Summary:

Charles Rowland has a massive and not so secret crush on Edwin Paine. The problem is that they’re both famous actors with huge fanbases who love to watch them and this PR nightmare happen in real time.

A story told through stan twt

Chapter 1

Notes:

hey! just another smau on ao3 that took me way too long to code but i still enjoyed doing so because i love how it looks lmao

a few notes:
• keep creator's style on so it will actually look like tweets and not a whole mess of words and pics lol
• charles and edwin are both famous actors who are out as bi and gay (respectively)
• crystal is an youtuber/influencer who talks about movies
• all stan accs are fake
• loosely inspired by this rwrb fic
• this is also being cross posted on my twitter so if you recognize it from somewhere, that's why hehe

hope you enjoy 🩷

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text


Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 24m

Edwin Paine by Hope Devlin

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kash 💲 @kashattack · 22m

oh my god he looks so good

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liam 🖤 @shadowliam · 21m

i am OBSESSED

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 20m

edwin paine the MAN THAT YOU ARE

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charles
@charlesrowland

he looks like a teddy bear and i wouldn't mind having him on my... room

Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 30m

Edwin Paine by Hope Devlin



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crystal palace @crystalballs · 19m
Replying to @charlesrowland

please get up 🙄

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olly @oliverland · 18m
Replying to @charlesrowland

jesus christ charles

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jamie 🕸️ @claremontpaine · 18m
Replying to @charlesrowland

room...... yeah right

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 16m
Replying to @charlesrowland

the fact that you even added the ... so we would know that ""room"" was definitely not the word you wanted to use istg

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charles @charlesrowland · 16m
Replying to @rwlnds

i have no idea what you mean 😇

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 13m

i still find it so funny that charles follows and rts edwinpainedaily like the rest of us as if he's not a massive celeb

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 12m

i mean, he also thirsts over the man very publicly so him following the updates acc is not even the craziest part lmao

luke 🐙 @crowlands · 13m

i still find it so funny that charles follows and rts edwinpainedaily like the rest of us as if he's not a massive celeb


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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 10m

it's even funnier when you realise he doesn't even follow his own updates page... 🥲

luke 🐙 @crowlands · 13m

i still find it so funny that charles follows and rts edwinpainedaily like the rest of us as if he's not a massive celeb


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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 9m

my boy is nothing if not consistent 😭

charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 10m

it's even funnier when you realise he doesn't even follow his own updates page... 🥲


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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 29m

[RUMOUR] Edwin Paine rumoured to be joining the cast of Ari Aster's new horror film!

🔗 tvinsider.com/1134678/ari-asters...

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yanna @ayedebiris · 27m

EDWIN PAINE IN A HORROR MOVIE? OH MY GOOOOOOOD

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lottie @charlespainnne · 26m
Replying to @doraemon

bloody edwin paine save me... save me bloody edwin paine

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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 25m

omgggg horror movies are literally MY BRAND I NEED THIS TO BE TRUEEEE

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 24m

waiting to see what charles rowland thinks of this since 1. he's edwin biggest stan 2. he has previously said ari aster was one of his favorite filmmakers and 3. he LOVES horror

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 24m

the news has been out for a while now and charles is nowhere to be seen 😐 you'd think he had epd's notifs on but maybe not

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asha 🫧 @ashacries · 22m

yeahhh let's not make this about some random dude who's only occupation is thirsting over an actor online

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 15m

some random d— YOU PUT SOME RESPECT ON CHARLES ROWLANDS NAME

asha 🫧 @ashacries · 22m

yeahhh let's not make this about some random dude who's only occupation is thirsting over an actor online

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charles @charlesrowland · 10m

OH MY GOD

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pearl 🪩 @gutsspilled · 8m

when being a charles rowland fan is also having to keep up with edwin paine news so you know why the fuck this boy is screaming about on the tl

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 6m

oop there he is 😌

charles @charlesrowland · 10m

OH MY GOD

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charles @charlesrowland · 6m

i've been in and out of meetings all day which is extremely homophobic if you ask me but who cares because if that's true...... HOLY SHIT

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charles @charlesrowland · 3m

if they ever need someone for him to kill in that movie...

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 2m

fanboy charles rowland i love you so much, please never change

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 27m

According to posts from crew members, filming for "One of these Days" has finished and the wrapping party happened yesterday. Edwin has reportedly left straight to the UK after the party.

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 25m

hmmm do we think edwin is in a much needed and deserved vacay or is he back in the uk for reals?

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kash 💲 @kashattack · 23m

hope @edwinpaine gets the biggest cup of tea ever when he lands because man has been complaining about shitty tea ever since he moved to la

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pip
@pipsqueak

i cannot wait for this movie to come out and destroy me emotionally

Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 30m

According to posts from crew members, filming for "One of these Days" has finished and the wrapping party happened yesterday. Edwin has reportedly left straight to the UK after the party.



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charles @charlesrowland · 25m
Replying to @pipsqueak

same

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Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 21m

Moving back home was really the best decision I made recently because I did, in fact, drink the biggest cup of tea the moment I got to Niko's flat

kash 💲 @kashattack · 41m

hope @edwinpaine gets the biggest cup of tea ever when he lands because man has been complaining about shitty tea ever since he moved to la

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 13m

wait, so edwin really moved back home!!

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ama @coughlans · 10m

the king has finally come home 🫡

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charles
@charlesrowland

oh no does this mean i can actually stumble upon edwin around london now?? 😀


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jen @rowlandss · 10m
Replying to @charlesrowland

oh but it's so over for you, i fear

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 9m
Replying to @charlesrowland

not you acting as if you've never been at the same event as edwin before

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charles @charlesrowland · 8m
Replying to @crowlands

irrelevant

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crystal palace
@crystalballs

don't act as if you haven't been screaming about this in the gc for 10 mins straight 🙄

charles @charlesrowland · 14m

oh no does this mean i can actually stumble upon edwin around london now?? 😀


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Thomas King @thethomasking · 4m
Replying to @crystalballs

can confirm

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charles @charlesrowland · 4m
Replying to @thethomasking and @crystalballs

whose side are you guys on???

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crystal palace @crystalballs · 3m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @thethomasking

not yours, obviously

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 14m

“I was told since day one that if I decided to come out publicly I would lose many job opportunities, and while it did scare me, I also always knew it was something I had to do. Not just for me but for any queers that never got to see themselves represented while growing up like me.”
Edwin Paine for Attitude Magazine

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nessie @painessie · 12m

EDWIN PAINE WHAT A GREAT QUEER ICON YOU ARE

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 10m

"people died" and it's just a new edwin paine photoshoot

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liam 🖤 @shadowliam · 9m

this really made me tear up because like, he’s really done it. he’s become such a good representation for queer youth and he’s booked and busy and thriving and i love him

Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 21m

“I was told since day one that if I decided to come out publicly I would lose many job opportunities, and while it did scare me, I also always knew it was something I had to do. Not just for me but for any queers that never got to see themselves represented while growing up like me.”
Edwin Paine for Attitude Magazine

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 7m

PEOPLE DIED

mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 12m

"people died" and it's just a new edwin paine photoshoot

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

Thank you for having me, @AttitudeMag xx

Attitude Magazine @AttitudeMag · 1h

Edwin Paine talks about his newest movie, his love life, coming out and more in the newest edition of Attitude Magazine.

attitude.co.uk/life/edwin-paine-interview


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charles @charlesrowland · 3m
Replying to @edwinpaine

i know i should've paid more attention to this lovely interview but my mind went blank the moment i read you're single, sorry :(

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 1m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @edwinpaine

you're so real for that

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 18m

Charles Rowland confirmed in the adaptation of “Love is Brewing”, a queer romcom about a guy who finally accepts his bisexuality when he meets a charming barista at his local café.
“I’m extremely excited for this project because it’s gonna be my first real queer character and it’s one I identify with a lot.”

🔗 deadline.com/2024/04/charles-rowland...

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olly @oliverland · 16m

CHARLES FINALLY BEATING THE UNEMPLOYED ALLEGATIONS LETS GO

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 14m

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD LOVE IS BREWING IS LITERALLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME I AM SCREAMING

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 14m

do we think now that he's got a new project to work on charles will finally stop trying to get edwin's attention on twt?

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ama @coughlands · 12m
Replying to @doraemon

charles as felix, you're already so important to me

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charles @charlesrowland · 12m

seems like all those meetings paid off after all!! can't wait to start filming this xx

charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 21m

Charles Rowland confirmed in the adaptation of “Love is Brewing”, a queer romcom about a guy who finally accepts his bisexuality when he meets a charming barista at his local café.
“I’m extremely excited for this project because it’s gonna be my first real queer character and it’s one I identify with a lot.”

🔗 deadline.com/2024/04/charles-rowland...

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charles rowland updates
@crowlandupdates

not for nothing but like... edwin paine just liked this tweet 😁

charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 21m

Charles Rowland confirmed in the adaptation of “Love is Brewing”, a queer romcom about a guy who finally accepts his bisexuality when he meets a charming barista at his local café.
“I’m extremely excited for this project because it’s gonna be my first real queer character and it’s one I identify with a lot.”

🔗 deadline.com/2024/04/charles-rowland...


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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 3m
Replying to @crowlandupdates

oh my god, don't play with me like this

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 2m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

BESTIE HOW DO YOU THINK IM FEELING

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 4m

helloooooo cru and epd interacting was not on my bingo card

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lottie @charlespainnne · 3m

edwin liking a tweet about charles?????? and from his updates acc?????? WHAT THE FUCK

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kash 💲 @kashattack · 2m

so edwin is also a lurker? oh 😀

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charles @charlesrowland · 1m

never 😌

luke 🐙 @crowlands · 23m

do we think now that he's got a new project to work on charles will finally stop trying to get edwin's attention on twt?

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 28m

Edwin Paine and Niko Sasaki to start promoting their movie "Shadow of the Heart" later this week.

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 27m

who do i have to bribe to get charles rowland invited to the shadow of the heart premiere

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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 26m

i cannot wait for the interviews we'll get, with them being besties for so long we already know they are gonna have so much fun together

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 26m

edwin and niko working together in a fantasy movie was everything i've wanted, i can't wait for release day!!!

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charles @charlesrowland · 23m

if you find out, lemme know xx

aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 35m

who do i have to bribe to get charles rowland invited to the shadow of the heart premiere

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pearl 🪩 @gutsspilled · 22m

charles rowland is never beating the searching his own name allegations is he

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jamie @claremontpaine · 21m

here's to hoping niko and edwin star in more movies together

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 21m

Charles Rowland for @MIUMIUofficial

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jen @rowlandss · 19m

CHARLES FASHION ERA HELLO?$#)$&,)

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lottie @charlespainnne · 16m

not shipping them but like... edwin and charles would be such a power couple dear lord

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monty
@montyfinch

when your bestie sees pictures of a hot boy and goes all blushy 🤭


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Niko Sasaki 🤍 @nikosasaki · 15m
Replying to @montyfinch

Oh is that so? Interesting, interesting 🤭

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jas 🩸
@vamplouis_

would it be too wishful thinking to hope this is about edwin seeing the new charles pics?

monty @montyfinch · 20m

when your bestie sees pictures of a hot boy and goes all blushy 🤭


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nessie @painessie · 12m
Replying to @vamplouis_

no i mean, the timing was really sus

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olly @oliverland · 11m
Replying to @vamplouis_

don't say that, charles wouldn't survive it

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 9m

god i think i just died

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crystal palace
@crystalballs

GUYS! guess who secured a spot at the shadow of the heart press junket!!!! i'll be interviewing edwin paine and niko sasaki and i would love for you all to send in some questions for me to ask them :)


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crystal palace @crystalballs · 8m
Replying to @crystalballs

also please, don't tell charles because he's gonna freak the fuck out

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charles @charlesrowland · 7m
Replying to @crystalballs

WELL TOO LATE BECAUSE I'VE ALREADY SEEN IT

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yanna @ayedebiris · 4m

oh god, crystal is gonna meet edwin before charles lmao

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char ☀️ painedwins · 3m

the question now is whether or not crystal will find a way to sneak charles in with her

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jen @rowlandss · 2m

lmao if she doens't, i'm sure he'll never let it go 😭

char ☀️ @painedwins · 3m

the question now is whether or not crystal will find a way to sneak charles in with her

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

Scooby says hello :)


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lottie @charlespainnne · 13m
Replying to @edwinpaine

hello scooby!!!

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charles @charlesrowland · 11m
Replying to @edwinpaine

do you want another dog? because i can bark too

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 11m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @edwinpaine

CHARLES!!!

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 10m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @edwinpaine

jesus christ have some decorum sir

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crystal palace
@crystalballs

when your best friend is a himbo without a single ounce of shame

charles @charlesrowland · 16m

do you want another dog? because i can bark too


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charles @charlesrowland · 8m
Replying to @crystalballs

my give a fucks are on vacation 😁

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ama @coughlans · 4m

he got ME blushing and i'm not even the targeted person for this wtf charles

charles @charlesrowland · 16m

do you want another dog? because i can bark too

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pip @pipsqueak · 4m

whenever i think charles can't get messier, he proves me wrong

charles @charlesrowland · 16m

do you want another dog? because i can bark too

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 2m

omg a sabrina reference this is how i WIN

charles @charlesrowland · 16m

my give a fucks are on vacation 😁

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charles
@charlesrowland

i'm bored on the train so let's do some q&a :)


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mani 🫐
@rwlnds
Replying to @charlesrowland

apart from love is brewing, do you have any other projects on the horizon?


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charles @charlesrowland · 31m
Replying to @rwlnds

yes, but i can't say anything about them yet 🤐

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jamie
@claremontpaine
Replying to @charlesrowland

where are you headed to atm?


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charles @charlesrowland · 31m
Replying to @claremontpaine

out of town 👀

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ama
@coughlans
Replying to @charlesrowland

how excited are you to start filming love is brewing?


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charles @charlesrowland · 30m
Replying to @coughlans

a lot, honestly. i don't think i've ever been this excited for a project and it's mostly because i relate a lot to felix

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lottie
@charlespainnne
Replying to @charlesrowland

was edwin really your bi awakening? 👀


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charles @charlesrowland · 27m
Replying to @charlespainnne

... yes

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char ☀️
@painedwins
Replying to @charlesrowland

now be honest, how many posters of edwin paine do you have in your room


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charles @charlesrowland · 26m
Replying to @painedwins

... why do you hate me

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Thomas King @thethomasking · 24m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @painedwins

that's the wrong question to be asking, the right one is what did we give him for christmas two years ago

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charles @charlesrowland · 23m
Replying to @thethomasking and @painedwins

STOP TRYING TO EXPOSE ME

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 22m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @thethomasking

well now you HAVE to tell us

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charles @charlesrowland · 21m
Replying to @painedwins and @thethomasking

NO

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anna 🩸
@princess_lestat
Replying to @charlesrowland

who would you invite to go on a tropical island vacation with you and why would it be edwin paine?


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charles @charlesrowland · 25m
Replying to @painedwins

why are you even asking if you already know the answer

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wren 📨
@claremontssdiaz
Replying to @charlesrowland

five words to describe the perfect person


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charles @charlesrowland · 18m
Replying to @claremontssdiaz

being called edwin is enough — and look at that, five words 😏

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jas 🩸
@vamplouis_
Replying to @charlesrowland

what meme would describe you the most atm


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charles @charlesrowland · 18m
Replying to @vamplouis_

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charles @charlesrowland · 17m

okay guys, this was fun but i'm about to reach my destination so see you all later 🩶

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Charlotte Asa
@charlotteasa

If I go into early retirement, it will all be Charles' fault


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charles @charlesrowland · 5m
Replying to @charlotteasa

aw charlie, don't be like that. i know i'm your favourite client

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Charlotte Asa @charlotteasa · 5m
Replying to @charlesrowland

Sure, if you wanna go with that... And please, stop calling me Charlie 🙄

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olly @oliverland · 28m

omg so excited for whatever is to come!!

charles @charlesrowland · 33m

yes, but i can't say anything about them yet 🤐

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ama @coughlans · 27m

the way charles is so vocal about loving felix :((( i can't wait to watch this movie

charles @charlesrowland · 33m

a lot, honestly. i don't think i've ever been this excited for a project and it's mostly because i relate a lot to felix

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liam 🖤 @shadowliam · 12m

NOT CHARLES USING MY SHADOW OF THE HEART MEME OSDHFAJSDHNSHSAJHS

charles @charlesrowland · 30m

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nessie @painessie · 11m

watch it be a fucking edwin paine blanket 😭

Thomas King @thethomasking · 28m

that's the wrong question to be asking, the right one is what did we give him for christmas two years ago

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 10m

HES SO RIDICULOUS

charles @charlesrowland · 33m

being called edwin is enough — and look at that, five words 😏

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Edwin Paine Updates
@edwinpainedaily

Edwin Paine via instagram post for the "Shadow of the Heart" press junket day 1


365 Retweets    142 Quote Tweets    3,4K Likes


kash 💲 @kashattack · 10m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

oh my GOD he looks so good

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liam 🖤 @shadowliam · 10m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

SAW A MAN SO PRETTY I CRIED

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charles @charlesrowland · 9m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

my toxic trait is thinking i can bag him if i am unhinged enough

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 9m
Replying to @charlesrowland

i mean, we don't really know what floats his boat so you could be going in the right direction

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charles @charlesrowland · 8m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

see i knew i liked this acc for a reason

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 6m

I JUST FELL TO MY KNEES IN THE MIDDLE OF A TARGET PARKING LOT

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 4m

i get you charles rowland, i really really do

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jemina 💫 @shadowofjem · 3m

press junket is starting LETS GO

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 2m

i mean, with that pretty face you might as well be able to pull that off

charles @charlesrowland · 33m

my toxic trait is thinking i can bag him if i am unhinged enough

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yanna @ayedebiris · 1m

just saw someone falling to their knees in a target parking lot lmao

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Notes:

hope you have enjoyed! second and final chapter will be posted real soon (it's already written and i just need to code everything 😊)

kudos and comments are always appreciated and you can always find me on twitter.

see ya xx

Chapter 2

Notes:

hello! here's the second and final part of this little story hehe

thank you so much for all the comments and kudos and excitement with this and i hope you enjoy how it ends (this second part is my favorite, i have to be honest hehe)

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text


crystal palace @crystalballs · 17m

IT’S OUT! i interviewed edwin paine and niko sasaki for the shadow of the heart press junket and we talked about the movie, their friendship, next projects 👀 and they also answered some of your questions!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 13m

OHMYGOD CRYSTAL ASKED MY QUESTION

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crystal palace @crystalballs · 17m

IT’S OUT! i interviewed edwin paine and niko sasaki for the shadow of the heart press junket and we talked about the movie, their friendship, next projects 👀 and they also answered some of your questions!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc

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crystal palace @crystalballs · 17m

IT’S OUT! i interviewed edwin paine and niko sasaki for the shadow of the heart press junket and we talked about the movie, their friendship, next projects 👀 and they also answered some of your questions!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc

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nini ❤️
@sasakis

hmmmmm so... is it me or were niko and crystal kinda like flirty with each other?


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nessie @painessie · 11m
Replying to @sasakis

no because i noticed that too like even edwin seemed to be looking at them like 👀

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 10m
Replying to @sasakis

"i've watched some of your videos and i was really looking forward to this interview" and "your smile is so much prettier in person" LIKE EXCUSE ME WHAT WAS THE NEED

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Niko Sasaki 🤍 @nikosasaki · 8m

This interview was so lovely, thank you Crystal 💕

crystal palace @crystalballs · 26m

IT’S OUT! i interviewed edwin paine and niko sasaki for the shadow of the heart press junket and we talked about the movie, their friendship, next projects 👀 and they also answered some of your questions!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc

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charles
@charlesrowland

side eyeing you so hard, crystal palace surname-von hoverkraft

crystal palace @crystalballs · 26m

IT’S OUT! i interviewed edwin paine and niko sasaki for the shadow of the heart press junket and we talked about the movie, their friendship, next projects 👀 and they also answered some of your questions!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc


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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 7m
Replying to @charlesrowland

OH NOT THE GOVERNMENT NAME HELP

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yanna @ayedebiris · 6m
Replying to @charlesrowland

you couldn't go, could you?

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charles @charlesrowland · 5m
Replying to @ayedebiris

no 😤

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crystal palace @crystalballs · 4m
Replying to @charlesrowland

stop being a whiny bitch or i won't take you out to dinner later this week

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lou 🌙
@lounatic

GUYS GUYS GUYS DID ANYONE NOTICE EDWINS LIGHT BLUSH AND NIKO TRYING NOT TO LAUGH WHEN CRYSTAL MENTIONED CHARLES


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liam 🖤 @shalowliam · 3m
Replying to @lounatic

DUDE THEY SO KNOW WHO HE IS KISDJHNASDNS I WONDER IF THEIR GC TALKS ABOUT CHARLES TWEETS

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 3m
Replying to @shadowliam

OMG THEY ABSOLUTELY DO LMAOOOOO

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 18m

Watch Edwin Paine and Niko Sasaki read tweets from fans for Teen Vogue!

https://youtu.be/qAA_3kG-1oc

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kash 💲 @kashattack · 15m

one is reading thirsty and complimentary tweets aloud to THE OTHER??? this is my favorite video ever

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pearl 🪩 @gutsspilled · 14m

aw edwin keeps blushing whenever niko reads a tweet that compliments him, he's so sweet

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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 13m

whoever said they wanna marry niko, you're my #1 enemy now because THATS MY WIFE

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 12m

WAIT OMG NIKO READ CHARLES TWEET TO EDWIN

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 11m

OH MY GOD PAUSE THIS TWEET MADE AN APPEARANCE

charles @charlesrowland · 15d

do you want another dog? because i can bark too

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mary 🌼
@marylandsss

THE WAY EDWIN BLUSHED WHEN NIKO READ CHARLES BARKING TWEET??? AND SHE ALSO BARKED GOD I LOVE HER


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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 9m
Replying to @marylandsss

AND THEN EDWINS LITTLE SMIRK AND HIM SAYING HE'D SEEN THAT TWEET BEFORE??? OH MY GOOOOOD CHARLES IS NOT GONNA SURVIVE

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 5m

oh my god they read ANOTHER ONE from charles I AM DYING

charles @charlesrowland · 12d

being called edwin is enough — and look at that, five words 😏

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charles @charlesrowland · 4m

guess it's time to pack and move to the other side of the world 🫡

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Thomas King @thethomasking · 3m

well if it's not the consequences of your own actions 😌

charles @charlesrowland · 4m

guess it's time to pack and move to the other side of the world 🫡

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crystal palace @crystalballs · 2m

do not let this fool you, he's been screaming and crying on the gc because edwin paine actually knows who he is

charles @charlesrowland · 4m

guess it's time to pack and move to the other side of the world 🫡

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Niko Sasaki 🤍 @nikosasaki · 26m

Happy to finally have our tea dates back now that we're once again living in the same city @edwinpaine 💕

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

For those asking, my favourite tea is Earl Grey :)


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charles @charlesrowland · 25m
Replying to @edwinpaine

god that's so basic edwin wtf

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Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 23m
Replying to @charlesrowland

You wanted to bark at me in a not so distant past and now you're criticising my tea choice?

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Thomas King @thethomasking · 20m
Replying to @edwinpaine and @charlesrowland

well, he's officially broken and has been screaming on the gc for at least 5 minutes straight

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charles @charlesrowland · 18m
Replying to @thethomasking and @edwinpaine

STOP EXPOSING ME

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Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 17m
Replying to @charlesrowland and @thethomasking

I'm confident you already do plenty of that on your own though

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crystal palace @c rystalballs· 16m
Replying to @edwinpaine, @charlesrowland and @thethomasking

oop he got you there charles

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jen @rowlandss · 15m

WHAT IS HAPPENING

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yanna @ayedebiris · 14m

COULD THIS BE THE START OF SOMETHING NEW

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pip @pisqueak· 14m
Replying to @doraemon

EDWIN AND CHARLES ARE ACTUALLY INTERACTING WHAT THE FUCK

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 13m

THIS REPLY????? EDWIN PAINE YOU WERE SO INSANE FOR THIS

Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 24m

You wanted to bark at me in a not so distant past and now you're criticising my tea choice?

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 13m

AND NOW EDWIN HAS FOLLOWED CHARLES BACK HELLO

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 12m

OOMF DID NOT JUST MAKE A PUN WITH A HSM SONG

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mary 🌼
@marylandsss

okay fuck it, i think we need to finally come up with a ship name for them


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ama @coughlans · 10m
Replying to @marylandsss

chedwin?

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 10m
Replying to @coughlans

WHY DOES THAT SOUND LIKE THE NAME OF A WHITE BRO DUDE WHO INVESTS IN THE STOCK MARKET AND GIVES OUT UNSOLICITED FINANCIAL ADVICE

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 8m
Replying to @marylandsss and @coughlans

"this is my boyfriend chedwin and he's a finance advisor"

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ama @coughlans · 7m
Replying to @rwlnds and @marylandsss

JDNADKJADALS STOPPPPPP

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 6m
Replying to @marylandsss

painland because i'm in a LAND of PAIN just thinking about these two getting together /pos

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 4m
Replying to @aimsroann and @marylandsss

HELLO WHY IS THIS SO GOOD

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 11m

they are flirting right? THEY ARE FLIRTING RIGHT??????

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 10m

GOD THEY ARE MAKING IT SO HARD NOT TO SHIP THEM

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 3m

DING DING DING WE HAVE A WINNER GAYS AND THEYS

aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 5m

painland because i'm in a LAND of PAIN just thinking about these two getting together /pos

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 3m

take a shot whenever charles asks his friends to not expose him and get drunk within minutes

charles @charlesrowland · 29m

STOP EXPOSING ME

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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 3m

OOP AND HES NOT WRONG

Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 25m

I'm confident you already do plenty of that on your own though

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

Ready for the Shadow of the Heart premiere 😉


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kash 💲 @kashattack · 34m
Replying to @edwinpaine

god i love being bisexual

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charles @charlesrowland · 32m
Replying to @kashattack and @edwinpaine

same

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 33m
Replying to @edwinpaine

OH SLAY KING 😍

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charles @charlesrowland · 30m

edwin paine i need you to reject me so i can move on with my life

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 28m

Edwin Paine at the Shadow of the Heart premiere in London

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 27m

edwin looks soooooo good!!! expected but i'm still appreciating it 🥰🥰🥰

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 26m

ngl he's very real for this 😭

charles @charlesrowland · 29m

edwin paine i need you to reject me so i can move on with my life

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 25m

edwin please give me a chance

Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 35

Edwin Paine at the Shadow of the Heart premiere in London

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olly @oliverland · 22m

GUYS WAIT

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 21m

Charles Rowland at the "Shadow of the Heart" premiere tonight in London

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jen @rowlandss · 20m

WHAT THE FUCK I DIDN'T KNOW @charlesrowland WAS GOING TO THE PREMIERE HELLO

charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 23m

Charles Rowland at the "Shadow of the Heart" premiere tonight in London

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 19m

DO YOU ALL UNDERSTAND BOTH EDWIN AND CHARLES ARE AT THE SAME PLACE NOW AND THEY MIGHT AS WELL BE TALKING TO EACH OTHER ✨ IN PERSON ✨

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jamie @claremontpaine · 13m

i have so much stuff to do, including studying, and here i am on this silly little app waiting for two queer men to move 🤪

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 11m

i'm already telling you guys, if we get a picture of painland together it's gonna be so over for me

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charles
@charlesrowland

i didn't know i was going either, crystal just told me we were going out for a fancy dinner and you can guess how that turned out

jen @rowlandss · 35m

WHAT THE FUCK I DIDN'T KNOW @charlesrowland WAS GOING TO THE PREMIERE HELLO


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crystal palace @crystalballs · 19m
Replying to @charlesrowland

you're welcome xx

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 16m
Replying to @crystalballs and @charlesrowland

i need a wingwoman like you fr

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 11m

IM ONCE AGAIN FALLING ON MY KNEES IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT WHAT THE FUCKKKKKKKAKNSAHBDBKSAKJBHFJDNA

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lottie @charlespainnne · 10m

PAINLAND PICTURE SAVE ME... SAVE ME PAINLAND PICTURE

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ama @coughlans · 9m

can we talk about how STUNNING they both look????? god really has his favourites

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yanna @ayedebiris · 7m

oomf needs to learn how to walk instead of blaming it on painland

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charles
@charlesrowland

i need you all to watch shadow of the heart once it's out because holy crap, it's so good


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nessie @painessie · 7m
Replying to @charlesrowland

be honest, did you cry?

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charles @charlesrowland · 4m
Replying to @painessie

... yes

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 6m
Replying to @charlesrowland

i'm so jealous rn i can't wait to watch it

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 5m
Replying to @charlesrowland

you're being way too calm for someone who just met his BIGGEST CRUSH

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pip @pipsqueak · 4m
Replying to @rwlnds and @charlesrowland

he's trying to play it cool DON'T CALL HIM OUT

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Edwin Paine Updates
@edwinpainedaily

Edwin Paine at the Shadow of the Heart afterparty


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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 1h
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

THE OUTFIT CHANGE HELLO?

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nessie @painessie · 1h
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

SLUTTY WAIST SLUTTY WAIST

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 1h

love how he was wearing just a simple suit for the actual red carpet and then he changed to a gayer outfit the minute it was over

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mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 1h

the way charles is seeing this fit in real life lmao someone check on him

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olly @oliverland · 1h

rip charles rowland

mani 🫐 @rwlnds · 1h

the way charles is seeing this fit in real life lmao someone check on him

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charles rowland updates
@crowlandupdates

Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland at the Shadow of the Heart afterparty


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charles rowland updates @c rowlandupdates· 45m
Replying to @crowlandupdates

admin would like to say she's not doing okay, how about you @edwinpainedaily

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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 44m
Replying to @crowlandupdates

i'm not well either bestie WHAT THE FUCK

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 45m

Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland at the Shadow of the Heart afterparty

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 44m

WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCKKKKKKKASJDNSDKAHDJH

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kash 💲 @kashattack · 43m

ARE WE IN AN ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE OR DO WE ACTUALLY HAVE A REAL PICTURE OF EDWIN AND CHARLES TOGETHER????????

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 42m

I NEED SOMEONE TO WRITE PAINLAND AS CAUSE OF DEATH IN MY OBITUARY

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 41m

CAN YOU GUYS BELIEVE WE'VE SEEN THIS ALL HAPPEN LIKE CHARLES SHOOTING HIS SHOT RANDOMLY ON TWITTER AND NOW IT HAS PAID OFF????? WHAT THE FUCKKKKKK

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pearl 🪩
@gutsspilled

i mean, they might be just friends or just like baiting us for pr

lou 🌙 @lounatic · 45m

CAN YOU GUYS BELIEVE WE'VE SEEN THIS ALL HAPPEN LIKE CHARLES SHOOTING HIS SHOT RANDOMLY ON TWITTER AND NOW IT HAS PAID OFF????? WHAT THE FUCKKKKKK


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pearl 🪩 @gutsspilled · 39m
Replying to @gutsspilled

nah bro not even i believe this, they are so gonna date

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 38m
Replying to @gutsspilled

NOT YOU BACKTRACKING THE MOMENT YOU HIT SEND TWEET KJDAHISNADSKHDKJS

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pauline 📚
@paulinereads

the shippers are gonna go wild now, i can already see it 🙄


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a ✨ @d0n0tdisturb · 36m
Replying to @paulinereads

right!!! like stop shipping real people guys!!!

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asha 🫧 @ashacries · 35m
Replying to @paulinereads

so fucking annoying really, and it's clear edwin is just doing it for the clout and it's quite disappointing imo

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olly @oliverland · 33m
Replying to @ashacries and @paulinereads

for christ's sake, just shut up

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jas 🩸 @vamplouis_ · 33m
Replying to @paulinereads

mate it's all in good fun, no one is forcing them to do anything, it's not that serious

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aims is hot to go
@aimsroann

no one is like actively shipping painland guys, they CAN be just friends for all we know but you really can't convince me charles wouldn't flirt with edwin or try to ask him out now that they have finally met


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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 30m
Replying to @aimsroann

like come on, my guy has been doing that in public on fucking twitter, what's stopping him from doing it to edwin's FACE

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ama
@coughlans

THIS but also, we fully support the gays

aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 39m

no one is like actively shipping painland guys, they CAN be just friends for all we know but you really can't convince me charles wouldn't flirt with edwin or try to ask him out now that they have finally met


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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 26m
Replying to @coughlans

that too

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a ✨ @d0n0tdisturb · 25m
Replying to @coughlans

charles is bi 🙄

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ama @coughlans · 24m
Replying to @d0n0tdisturb

and so am i bestie 😉

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nini ❤️
@sasakis

GUYS I WORK RIGHT NEXT TO THE VENUE AND JUST AS I WAS LEAVING I SAW EDWIN CHARLES NIKO AND CRYSTALL ALL LEAVING TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 17m
Replying to @sasakis

AND THEY WERE SUPER SMILEY AND EDWIN AND CHARLES WERE WALKING SUPER CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND KEPT EXCHANGING LITTLE SMILES KJDNFADBKALDH

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nini ❤️ @sasakis · 15m
Replying to @sasakis

and not for nothing but like niko and crystal were lowkey holding hands. again, could be nothing but after that interview i'm like 👀

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jemina 💫 @shadowsofjem · 9m

NIKO AND CRYSTAL????????? WHAT DID WE SAY ABOUT HAVING A FEELING THEY WERE FLIRTING DURING CRYSTALS INTERVIEW

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 8m

jesus christ the gays have won so much today

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char ☀️ @painedwins · 5m

IF GOD HATES US, WHY DO WE KEEP WINNING

mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 9m

jesus christ the gays have won so much today

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

Sorry but I really can't do that...

charles @charlesrowland · 3d

edwin paine i need you to reject me so i can move on with my life


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charles @charlesrowland · 11m
Replying to @edwinpaine

lucky me then 😌

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jen @rowlandss · 10m

WAIT

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anna 🩸 @princess_lestat · 9m

DOES THIS MEAN..........????????

Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 14m

Sorry but I really can't do that...

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nessie @painessie · 9m

BRO WHAT THE HELL

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lou 🌙 @lounatic · 9m

EDWIN WHAT THE HELL

Edwin Paine @edwinpaine · 14m

Sorry but I really can't do that...

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wren 📨 @claremontssdiaz · 6m

EXCUSE ME WHAT DID I LOG IN TO

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luke 🐙 @crowlands · 6m

ARE WE WITNESSING GAY HISTORY BEING MADE

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 5m

WHY AM I ALWAYS OUT AND ABOUT WHEN SHIT HAPPENS

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 3m

i need to be sedated

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ama @coughlans · 2m

i think today should be considered a gay holiday tbh

luke 🐙 @crowlands · 8m

ARE WE WITNESSING GAY HISTORY BEING MADE

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charles @charlesrowland · 35m

sometimes being unhinged is really the way to get yourself a boyfriend 😉

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Edwin Paine Updates
@edwinpainedaily

Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland are officially dating!

charles @charlesrowland · 35m

sometimes being unhinged is really the way to get yourself a boyfriend 😉


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Edwin Paine Updates @edwinpainedaily · 32m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

pretend you didn't see the other two previous tweets with typos... i'm sorry guys, the admin is really going through it

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charles rowland updates @crowlandupdates · 31m
Replying to @edwinpainedaily

don't worry bestie, we're all in the same boat

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Teen Vogue @TeenVogue · 22m

Couple of the year? Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland announce their relationship.

Read more here: teenvogue.com/edwin-paine...

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GAY TIMES @gaytimes · 19m

Our new favourite queer couple is here: Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland are dating and we're obsessed!

gaytimes.com/edwin-paine-and-charles...

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aims is hot to go @aimsroann · 16m

edwin paine and charles rowland: a complete timeline of their relationship 🧵

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mary 🌼
@marylandsss

and if i told you guys where i am and what just happened i don't think you'd believe me 😭


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charles @charlesrowland · 9m
Replying to @marylandsss

on the floor of a target parking lot?

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mary 🌼 @marylandsss · 9m
Replying to @charlesrowland

yes 😔😔😔

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Edwin Paine
@edwinpaine

You're so lucky you have a cute smile 💕

charles @charlesrowland · 35m

sometimes being unhinged is really the way to get yourself a boyfriend 😉


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charles @charlesrowland · 7m
Replying to @edwinpaine

i know ❤️

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Notes:

and at last charles did manage to bag edwin 😎

hope you enjoyed this! i might try and write more smaus for ao3 in the future so lemme know if that's something you'd be interested in reading hehe

thanks for reading! i'm on twitter if you ever wanna chat 🩷

see ya xx