it's 𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒍 out here.

✧ 25. broadway baby turned tv actor. singer-songwriter. pianist. cat dad. coffee connoisseur. gay. single. hopeless romantic. aries. former new yorker, relocated to the city of angels.

[lablaine]

✧ GENERAL DETAILS.

full name: blaine devon anderson nickname(s): bee name meaning: blaine (gender-neutral name of gaelic origin. anglicized version of the old irish word blá which translates to yellow) devon (gender-neutral name of british, irish, and french origin. meaning: black; bard, poet; divine person) anderson (scottish/scandinavian surname. meaning: son of andrew/anders) age: twenty-five date of birth: april 5th zodiac sign: aries hometown: franklin lakes, new jersey & newark, new jersey current location: los angeles, california ethnicity: filipino-iranian gender: cis man pronouns: he/him sexual & romantic orientation: homosexual & homoromantic religion: agnostic (raised in a muslim-catholic family) occupation: actor (stage & television) and singer-songwriter you may know him from: starred as j.d. in the broadway production of heathers, as danny zuko in the broadway revival of grease, and most recently as oliver in the tv show from the top!, released his debut album last year education level: bfa in drama, musical theatre concentration living arrangements: luxury apartment in downtown los angeles spoken languages: english, tagalog, some spanish, some italian & some french faceclaim: anthony keyvan voiceclaim: antonio cipriano

✧ APPEARANCE.

hair: black, curly (similar to blaine's s2 hair, but embracing the curls just a tiny bit more) eyes: brown height: 5'7" (and a half!!) build: lean/athletic eyes: brown piercings: n/a tattoos: n/a other distinguishing features: a tiny beauty mark right underneath his nose style: harry styles meets classic preppy (think lots of blazers in all kinds of colors, polished loafers, pearls with polos, bold prints, occasionally a matching subtle nail polish, and of course his signature bow ties — though he doesn't wear those with every single outfit anymore) signature scent: armani stronger with you intensely (vanilla, pink pepper, cinnamon & amber)

✧ PERSONALITY.

traits: driven, ambitious, well-rounded, empathetic, passionate, insecure, impulsive, vulnerable, perfectionistic, dramatic mental health: all over the place (has regular therapy sessions) physical health:  good! between going for runs, doing yoga, spinning, aerobics, boxing, regular workouts, and walking as much as he can, he's in good shape allergies: hay fever likes: music, musical theatre, praise, coffee dates, karaoke, watching sports, movie nights, romance dislikes: dating apps (won't stop him from using them though), bad acoustics, bugs, ignorance, close-mindedness, toxic masculinity, shrimp cocktails, being compared to his brother, people touching his hair (unless you're his date/significant other and it's affectionately) fears/phobias: not being good enough, fear of abandonment, failure, losing control, ending up alone, becoming irrelevant, falling off stage, claustrophobia hobbies: musical theatre, songwriting, playing piano, dancing, yoga, watching movies, reading, (stress-)baking, cooking skills: musical theatre, performing, singing, acting, piano, guitar, violin, songwriting, dancing, academics pet peeves: uncleanliness, bad manners, people sending "sup" as their first message on dating apps aesthetics: neatly ordered sheet music, a steaming cup of coffee, hopeless romantic, an encouraging smile, leather-bound journals filled with lyrics, a playbill collection, fresh-cut flowers on a grand piano, small handwritten notes, vintage vinyl, karaoke nights out, fruity cocktails

✧ FAMILY.

mother: pam shahbazian — owner & ceo of a popular cosmetics brand father: antonio anderson — neurosurgeon and board chairman of the anderson medical foundation ex-step-mother: mille rose (deceased) step-father: random mcrandom siblings: cooper anderson (half-brother), marley rose (ex-step-sister) pets: freddie purrcury (maine coon cat, 11) significant other: tba!

✧ FAVES.

ice cream flavour: strawberry cheesecake (+ an honorary mention for halo-halo) time of the day / night: early mornings, late nights weather: sunny days in spring breakfast food: blueberry pancakes dinner food: authentic italian pasta dishes, filipino comfort food colours: all of them (but it's yellow) songs: anything by olivia rodrigo or chappell roan

[lablaine]

so, am i the only one who's having a bit of a halloween crisis? i usually have my costume ready by now, but i just realised it's definitely not september anymore and i still don't have the slightest clue what i'll be wearing. i'm at a point where i might just put on the roller skates i just found in the back of my closet and go as rollerblade — well rollerskate ken, but that feels a little too 2023. i'd love to hear what you guys are wearing though. maybe i'll get inspired.

[samdoodled]

SAM: is there such a thing as fall cleaning? i know you would, but i'm kind of embarrassed for you to see my mess, babe 😩 SAM: same! i've missed you this week SAM: but that spoils the surprise! okay, something that smells and looks pretty? and no, i don't just mean you 😍 SAM: same. i do like a peppermint mocha at the holidays but i think peppermint and just straight up mint mix differently with it. as long as it doesn't taste like toothpaste SAM: same! they could have said anything green, even just grass. still gross, but i'd eat grass over a grasshopper lol. it's just weird.

[lablaine]

BLAINE: you know what, there SHOULD be. we should all be doing a deep clean every season. and please don't feel embarrassed! no pressure though, i don't want you to feel uncomfortable <3 BLAINE: i've missed you too. i feel like it's been forever since we got to spend some quality time together! BLAINE: is it you? 😍 BLAINE: agreed! i still wouldn't voluntarily drink one, but it's definitely not as bad. BLAINE: grass would have been so much better! or just... call it a green cake. or just call it what it is - a mint chocolate chip pie.

[scorpionlafemme]

[puckyeahla]

dude, there's a business idea! genius. i really hope so, 'cause that bastard deserves some karma. okay, awesome. we got loads of catnip now. i definitely get it, but if you can't decide it's always an option. i love that honestly. there are both to choose from, so hopefully one of them bonds or at least is tolerable to freddie.

[lablaine]

we should become private investigators together as a side hustle. that would be so much fun! and i hope so too. i'm not gonna let that guy get away with this. sweet! and i'll keep that in mind, just in case. i really hope one (or two) of them will!

[marley-rose]

💬 marley & blaine

MARLEY: i made more frogs.... MARLEY: i need to learn to make something else MARLEY: but the little smiles on their faces make me wanna cry happy tears for once @lablaine

[lablaine]

BLAINE: they're so cute though! 😍 BLAINE: i named mine king harold BLAINE: maybe you can learn how to make kittens! BLAINE: you could go to puck and finn's for inspiration. snuggling with a litter of kittens is incredibly cathartic.

[snixinla]

So it's legal to citizen's arrest a thief if you can catch them, right? Because my food delivery got stolen literally two minutes after I got notified it was delivered.

I was actually looking forward to those mediocre pastelillos. I haven't seen my usual lady's cart in the neighborhood in weeks.

[lablaine]

oh no, that sucks! that used to happen to me quite a lot in new york, until i figured out it was my neighbor stealing my food. so, what's the plan here? are you going to order again and hide in a corner so you can catch them in the act? and did you at least get a refund from the app?

[samdoodled]

happy to let you wake me up however you want. you're the best. if it's a burglar at my place they're in for a rude awakening. unless they go after my comic book stash. i feel like the redness is getting a little better, so with any luck. oh for sure, but your hands and aloe vera sound like an amazing combo.

you always hear about that stuff happening like through the media but i wasn't sure if there was any truth to it. nah, no, definitely not. secret is safe with me. i was hoping not, but i know this is still kind of new so... just wanted to make sure we're on the same page. of course now i really feel compelled to visit you on set. i think we're pretty good at trading that role off for each other. but i'm also very happy to put my hands to work as well. among other things. i'll bring them next time i see you!

[lablaine]

is that a challenge? i think some people would go pretty far for your comic book stash, you know. and i'm glad to hear it's getting a little better! there's only one way to find out.

well, i can't speak for other sets, of course. we're probably an exception to the rule, but i suppose that's what happens when you put a bunch of twenty-somethings who are brand new to the industry in a bubble together, working really long days. it's messy, but not that surprising to me. so... just to be absolutely sure, we are on the same page, right? about this being an exclusive thing? and for the sake of full transparency — i did hook up with a costar once. not in a trailer, but at a cast party, which somehow feels even weirder now that i think about it... but anyway, it was a one-time thing, it didn't happen recently, and it's not something i'd want to happen again. i just felt like you should know. i think so too! we make a pretty good team. and now you've got me really wishing we were in the same room, because i'd absolutely take you up on that offer. awesome! i can't wait to see them!

[ryderlynn97]

Okay great, Split Fiction it is. Though you gotta come be my other half again, you made a great husband when we did It Takes Two. Thanks dude, just gotta save the money now and then I can get started on it.

[lablaine]

obviously! i feel like it's been forever since we played anything together, so you're probably gonna have to kick me out at some point. i hope you can save up enough soon!

[tinaccs]

that'd be pretty funny, us playing rivals. it'd be the biggest acting challenge of my (non-existent) career. who could be mean to that face? but you're right. it'd be awesome.

i'll make an extra big pitcher, then.

PRIVATE.

i did. briefly. he stopped by to get his mail.

[lablaine]

who could be mean to the tina cohen-chang? it would definitely be a challenge, but i'm sure we could handle it. it would be so much fun!

you're the best, tee.

PRIVATE.

what, really? that's it? just to get his mail? what did he say?

[samdoodled]

for: @lablaine

The week was finally winding down, though to Sam it had felt like one of the longest in a while. Probably because he hadn’t gotten to see much of Blaine — and the days always seemed better when he did. Lunches together weren’t really an option; well, they could be, but with things between them still under wraps, it meant playing the part of just-friends whenever anyone from their circle might be around. That part kind of sucked. Still, Sam couldn’t help but admit there was something fun about sneaking around, like it was their own inside joke with the universe.

Sam came armed with a huge gallon of rocky road ice cream (absolutely not mint chocolate chip) and a handful of flowers he’d spotted while grocery shopping. Nothing fancy, but they made him think of Blaine. As he headed down the hallway to Blaine's, he paused for a quick sweep of the hall, making sure none of their friends were in sight, then rapped lightly on the door. The grin on Sam's face was impossible to fight; anticipation made his chest buzz, and he couldn’t wait for Blaine to open up so he could hand over the flowers and finally steal some real time together.

[lablaine]

The knock on the door came just as Blaine stepped back into the living room after a quick shower, a soft, rhythmic tap that made his stomach flip. He'd know that knock anywhere, and not just because he was expecting Sam. It had been a pretty brutal week, with endless rehearsals and long nights on set, and it felt like ages since he'd last seen Sam. Part of him loved the thrill of sneaking around, of sharing secret glances in a room full of their friends and the fleeting brushes of fingertips in passing. But there were also times when he wondered how long they could keep this up, and part of him couldn't wait for the moment when he would inevitably shout it from the rooftops just how much he adored Sam Evans.

He crossed the room quickly, peeking through the peephole just to be sure before gently tugging Sam inside by the hand, shutting the door behind them in one swift, practiced motion. Blaine's face lit up at the sight of Sam's big, goofy grin, and even more when he spotted the flowers. In an instant, the exhaustion of the week seemed to melt away. "Ice cream and flowers? What on earth did I do to deserve you?" He squeezed Sam's hand, his voice softening as he leaned in to press a quick, tender kiss to his lips. "You have no idea how happy I am to see you right now."

[gleegifs]

“We all have some musical shame. You know what I’m talking about. You know, that secret love we dare not speak, but when it comes out on the radio, you can’t help but turn up the volume and sing along?” 

“Yeah, and we’re supposed to sing one of those songs for regionals?”

[hardpassit]

sorry, if you've been trying to reach me... i forgot my phone password and it locked me out for 336 hours. don't worry, i've been consulting my cat to see if he remembers it, but so far all he has is "meow," "hiss," and he keeps pawing at one of the sticky notes i put down in front of him that has a 3 written on it. i only put the 3 there as a test, he knows i hate that number so... i think he's pranking me. Which is... actually kind of cruel, all things considered.

[lablaine]

i hope that means you finally got back in now? i'm sorry to hear that, britt. maybe you could set up face id or touch id? then you won't have to remember your password. please let me know if i can do anything to help! why do you hate the number 3, though, if you don't mind me asking? and maybe lord tubbington thinks it's a bug or something?

[puckyeahla]

thanks, detective anderson. dude, a month ago i would have argued, but i'm a better cat dad than i thought i'd be. that's okay, they might be a little shy too. i've only seen them interact with each other, so hard to say. definitely, bring him over then. we'll have a party. i got cat nip. dude, i don't like separating them, so you'd be doing me a favor to take more than one. thanks! i think we're going with vader and han solo.

[lablaine]

my pleasure, detective puckerman. i'm sure that between you and me, we'll catch the guy soon enough. will do! if you provide the catnip, i'll bring the cat treats. and please don't encourage me. i think two cats might be enough, but we'll see... that's so cute! i love that! maybe i should go for a matching name. leia if it's a girl, or maybe luke if it's a guy?

[samdoodled]

i'm one of those people that can sleep through pretty much anything. so if there's ever a major earthquake, please wake me up. it felt so nice though! an hour less and i would have had the perfect tan. of course then i wouldn't have an excuse for your handiwork. my hero!

i mean, our group is pretty bad, so your work group sounds kind of scary. would be kind of hard to deny anything if it was for everyone else to see. is it true what they say about the trailers on site? i don't need to be jealous... do i? i can't wait to see if you can get it! just making sure. i'd hate to have to go fight your co-workers, although i could nurse you up. i'm glad! it was much more exciting than mine. it was fine, i just worked at the shop all day and it was dead. on the bright side though i got some drawing done in between customers, so i guess that's something.

[lablaine]

so i've noticed. of course i'll wake you up, man — whether it's a major or minor earthquake, or just a burglar sneaking around. i've got your back. and let's hope this awful sunburn turns into that perfect tan after all! i'm sure we could've come up with a different excuse for said handiwork, though.

if you're asking me if people are actualling having sex in said trailers, then yes, they are. occasionally. you didn't hear that from me, though. of course not, silly. no trailer sex for me, unless you decided to pay a surprise visit one day. i'll keep you posted! you're too sweet. who's the hero now, huh? sounds like a pretty good day to me! i'd love to see your latest drawings.

[samdoodled]

SAM: tomorrow is good! let's go with yours. it's a lot nicer. and always cleaner. and smells better too. SAM: i might have more surprises than just ice cream up my sleeve! SAM: i'm so glad i don't have to pretend to like it for you. it's honestly gross. did you know that there's a pie people eat like it, and it's named after grasshoppers??

[lablaine]

BLAINE: you know i'd be happy to lend a hand if you ever want to do some very early (or very late) spring-cleaning right? BLAINE: but alright, my place it is! i can't wait! BLAINE: 👀 okay, you can't just say things like that and expect me not to get way too curious! can i get a hint? BLAINE: me too! i just don't get the appeal. mint is nice, chocolate is even better, but why on earth would you combine them? BLAINE: ew, grasshoppers? that makes it even worse 😩 the name alone would be enough to kill my appetite.

[tinaccs]

i hope so. it'd be pretty cool if one day we got to be costars or something. maybe more in the sense of you as the leading man and me as a paid extra, but... still. pretty cool.

perfect. i'll make some iced tea.

[lablaine]

or maybe they'll need a new mysterious transfer on from the top!, or someone from a rival glee club or cheer team, or a love interest... who knows. as much as i love it on set, it would be so much better with you there! and i know you'd absolutely love it there.

ooh, i love your iced tea. great.

by the way, have you heard anything from.... you-know-who yet?