we broke down trying to leave down.

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CLAIRE.

“I’m a daycare teacher right now! Part-time, obviously because of school. I’m still undeclared right now, actually. Still figuring it out. I know-I’m sorry I’ve been distant. Between work, school and everything else it’s been rough.” She replies running her hand through her hair. “Is that what it’s like being the star of the town? How’s that going anyway?”

“what a perfect job for you. you’ve always been great with kids... and it’s okay, it’s not like i’ve been super easy to reach,” romeo said, sharing the blame for their losing touch. “that’s what it’s like. it’s... something. you know i would give it all up if i could.” claire had always known that romeo didn’t like the fame. he liked acting and he liked the money, but he didn’t like the attention and the fame that came with it.

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CLARISSA.

“Hey, you!” Claire beamed at the man, making her way to him and giving him a hug. “Thanks for the shoutout in the interview-it was sweet.” She said, shrugging off the tweet before smiling. “I’ve been good! Working and school make things crazy busy, but I’m good. How are you?”

romeo accepted and returned her hug, embracing her tightly. “well, i meant it,” he said, sitting back down post-hug. “where are you working? what are you studying? i feel like i haven’t seen you in so long that i just... know nothing about you anymore.” he sighed, rubbing the scar on his chin with his thumb. “i’m alright. fuckin’ exhausted, but alright.”

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@clarissadavis

“hey, stranger,” romeo said, sitting across from his old friend. he had spotted her inside a little coffee shop, and couldn’t resist going to say hello. “thanks for the shoutout on twitter.” every word was accompanied by a smile. “it’s good to see you! how long as it been now?”

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CLAIRE.

clarissadavis: Rt from @rcmxc “This Article made me smile. So proud of you and you and your accomplishments,darling! Missing you always.”

romeoberkleyofficial: @clarissadavis​ thank you claire! miss you always as well xx

DM from romeoberkleyofficial: yooooo whaddup it’s been a while!!!

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SARA.

head down reading through an email on her phone as she walked, the woman was pretty startled when he appeared out of know where mic in hand and not making any sense. She blinked a few times looking from him to the camera. “for what exactly…?”

“my name’s romeo berkley. i’m an actor, and since i live here, i’m doing a reality show about my journey to find my soulmate. we’re trying to get interviews from people who live here about their experiences.” he said all of this into his microphone, before lowering the mic and whispering to the woman. “it’s not my choice and i think it’s pretty cheesy, but what are you gonna do, right?”

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GABE.

gabe shifted his eyes from the man in front of him to the camera man and then nodded in agreement. “sure. i guess i could answer some questions.”

“great. when did you come to the island?” he asked, gesturing at his camera guy to keep track of his answers. “have you found your soulmate yet, and if so, do you guys actually click like soulmates?”

[sidhol]

snapchat - xx

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SIDNEY.

sid: you haven’t like– tried applying for a job there or?

romeo: nah being #famous is a full time job bro! ;) lmao jk

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JUDE.

“umm… sure?” jude said with a unsure smile. he was just walking to get a little fresh air, and he wasn’t really prepared to be on television. but hey, if anyone could pull of a plain hoodie and jeans it was him. “so interviews? what do  you want to know?” he asked as he stuck his hands into his hoodie pocket. 

“okay, well, first, what’s your name, and is it alright if we show it on tv?” he asked, not holding the microphone up to his lips for that question. he was happy to finally have a taker--everyone else had said no and it was beginning to frustrate romeo.

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What would motivate you to run a marathon?

“i run marathons all the time. did you not see my interview in us weekly?”

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What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

“become an actor.”

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GABE.

gabe was focused on getting lunch than anything else. it’d been a couple of hours since he had anything to eat and he was starving. he looked at the male and slowly shook his head. “i don’t think tv is for me. i guess i could be wrong but eh, i don’t know.”

“would you be willing to answer a few questions, at least?” he asked, putting the microphone down and motioning for the camera man to lower the camera. “not filmed, just for some stats.”

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“hey, hi, would you like to be on television?” romeo was asking people who passed by him, a microphone in hand. sort of like billy on the street, but less aggressive. finally, he spotted a familiar face and approached them. “hi! do you want to be on television? we’re looking for interviews for my new show.”

[sidhol]

snapchat - xx

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SIDNEY.

sid: think the people at the arts and crafts store hate me at this point sid: keep emptying them for shit

romeo: that’s probably how the people at american eagle feel abt me

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NAOMI.

While running errands may seem like a burden to others, for Naomi it was a great way to destress. After a full day of unpacking and getting settled in, the fresh air was exactly what she needed. While walking, taking in the people around her, wondering how soon all these strangers would turn into acquaintances in such a small island, she felt her foot hit something. A quick inspection was all it took to realize that someone had recently dropped it. Looking around, she spotted someone nearby walking away.

 "Um…excuse me? Excuse me! I think you dropped this.“

romeo was walking around town, enjoying the cold weather. he had been taking a few pictures with fans and just generally meandering. he was carrying a couple business cards in his pocket, as he always did, and they must have fallen out because soon enough someone was following him saying he dropped something. “oh, thanks so much,” romeo said, taking the cards and smiling at the woman.

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BLAINE.

blaine didn’t even look at the caller id before he answered the phone. he was busy editing. he stuck his phone between his shoulder and his ear before smiling softly as the male spoke. “i remember you.” he reassured. “i’m available sunday and tuesday during pretty much any time. since you’re a cool dude, i’ll just charge you fifty dollars.”

“no, no, you don’t have to do that,” romeo assured the man. fifty dollars wasn’t a lot to romeo, and he liked to share his wealth with others who were deserving of it. “i’d rather pay full price to get good photos. and let’s meet sunday, i’m pretty free that day.”

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“hey,” romeo said into the phone. “this is romeo berkley. we met a few days ago? at the cafe?” romeo was calling blaine, trying to set up a time for headshots. “anyways, i was wondering when you’re available to do those pictures we talked about... also, how much are they going to be?”

@blcinefck

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JOEY.

joey rose an eyebrow at his comment, a laugh leaving her lips “my real name is that of a baby kangaroo and it’s also a boys name.” she looked up, shrugging “i’m joey.” 

romeo smiled, nonchalantly rubbing his chin scar with his thumb. “joey. i like that name. nice to meet you, joey.”