Leigh

     💬 — ❛ i definitely 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆with you there. i loved the group but being able to do my own things is always really good for me as well. bit more freedom this time around, so that’s what matters. do dimples make people look more 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐅𝐔𝐋 in your eyes ? that’s an interesting aspect to look at. you’ve got all these concepts about me, i’m curious as to 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 you’ve come up about me ? i’m glad me falling over and shit like that is so amusing to you though. glad it does make someone happy. ❜

“ You guys are all really brave, I don’t think that any of the girls or I could go solo. Even if we did ever split up. I think they do, but maybe that’s because I had them as a kid. Oh... I’m sorry. You have enough people coming up with stuff about you, you don’t need to hear it from a friend too. I just tend to observe others quite a lot, and I come up with things so I can try to understand them better as a person you know? You could do anything and make millions of girls happy so I wouldn’t be too concerned about it. “

“Well I can’t really argue against that, if anyone puts in the work, is you.” He nodded. “I thought this would be nice, get a break from work and all of that. Well, I thought it was the right thing to do, keep my distance after what happened. I knew you girls would hate me for what I did and the last thing Perrie wanted was to see me around. Yeah … just focused on work.”

“ I don’t hate anyone,” Leigh said thoughtfully, looking down. “Even the people that I should. I’m just not capable of that feeling, but some other people feel things differently than I do. At the end of the day, you did what was best for you and what you thought would be best for Perrie right? So I can’t fault you for that at least. Your work paid off. I never congratulated you on the album, it sounds great. It sounds like you. Just don’t work too hard okay? That didn’t turn out so well before. “ She added with a laugh. 

“Maybe, but I promise you it’s quite the work. I guess, I’ve been in quite a few, but like I said, I’m always up for more if they’re worth it.” He said with a chuckle. “That makes sense. You spend so much time working, travelling from place to place but you never truly get to enjoy it. Now we do and it’s exciting.”

“ When have you ever known me not to put in the work Z? “ Leigh-Anne joked, giving a little grin, “ I’m really glad you decided to join us, I think this opportunity can benefit everyone. I was starting to wonder where you’d gotten off to after a while. I was uh... mad at first you know? but then you kind of dropped off the face of the earth. “

       ‘ you’re not wrong. i mean, fine, people are probably TOO OBSESSED with buying stuff, but…it’s christmas. and, well. yes? definitely yes. some things are better left alone, don’t you think? i mean, if you want to talk about something then i’m a great listener, but…NOT ME. my subconscious & i are just fine. ‘

“ If they’re better left alone why bring it up at all? Me? Aha, no. I’m an open book, I don’t play games. You know bottling things up isn’t good for the soul. Or one’s complexion, I’ve heard. “

“Yeah, you’re not wrong there, I’m definitely a homeboy. And I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Well, who knows, if there’s an adventure worth going on, I’m always up for it.”

“ So you can be persuaded? I’ll have to find you something worthwhile then. I guess you’ve been on a lot of adventures already though, right? I honestly thought that after everything the girls and I have done this past year I’d be ready to stay at home and be lazy too but now that there’s so much free time I don’t want to waste it. “

        ‘ i mean…they probably have a POINT but maybe like, make it in january after we’ve had our fun. oops? i mean, i was kidding…sort of. actually not at all, but we’re gonna blow past it. who wants to talk about THAT? not me. ‘

“ Timing is everything with some people. Oh, you’re the blow past it type eh? Really? Because you did bring it up babe so maybe your subconscious is trying to tell you something. “ 

“Would you believe me if I said that I spent the past few days in my house, being lazy as hell? Because that’s exactly what happened.”

“ Actually I’d believe that completely. Because unless something’s changed I recall you being a bit of a homebody huh? No shame in it though. There’s still plenty of time to either keep up the lazy streak or go on an adventure. “

“I swear I’m strong everywhere else but my arms never want to get bigger! I’d say it was a fun year in terms of the group but personally, I also can’t wait to let loose. I hope we end up at a lot of great partying locations and I love the US but I feel for the younger ones who can’t have a drink here. Maybe not everyone needs a drink to have fun but I definitely like at least one on a night out.”

“ We’ve got the City of Light on our side now so everyone can have some fun. I agree, I can let loose at any time but a drink helps me along. We have to stop at Disneyland Paris, Jade! I know we’re in a cultural hotspot and all but I’d kill for a day there right now. “

     💬 — ❛ well i won’t leigh to you here it is an 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 line, but i can let it slide for a few people if i feel the need. lucky for you, you’re one. well thanks for the compliment, as a matter of fact you’re pretty close to that with your miraculous 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 ! dunno, i don’t necessarily like to say things are dead right now because we’re all just kinda doing our own thing, so i guess it’s kinda like the band we’re just … not in y’know, band formation, i guess. you’re not 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐔𝐂𝐇 older though. i’m twenty three, not sixteen. besides, you lot don’t bloody age anyways. ah i had a feeling you’d say that. it makes a lot of people laugh, lucky for me that physical wounds heal so whatever makes the people happy. ❜

“ Lucky, lucky me. As much as I loved you all as a group, I have to say I’m loving all your solo projects as well. You’re all doing so well and proving some of the doubters wrong. Sometimes you seem younger, maybe it’s the dimples. Then again your music is all grown up now. Hopefully, the girls and I will grow up before we hit thirty. They say some people in the industry never age, because ‘stars’ get coddled so much. Ha, well you always know how to put on a show, accidental or not. “

     “ oh, for sure. when you know someone inside and out, it’s always easier to shop for them. i love shopping for my mommy and nonna because i know exactly what they enjoy. usually i go a ‘lil overboard, but– hey– i think they deserve it. what really sucks, though, is when you think you know someone well enough, but can’t think of shit to get for them. ”

“ When you’re a kid and dreaming of being a ‘pop star’ you always imagine you’re gonna spoil your mum, so I think it’s no surprise we take the opportunity to do so now. What kind of gifts does your mum like? Mine’s a little bit of a diva like me so I’ve gotta go extravagant when I shop for her. Yeah, one year I couldn’t think of anything for my boyfriend and I was super busy touring so I told him I was the best gift he’d ever get. He thought it was cheeky so I got away with it that time. “ 

      ‘ i feel like everyone is. it’s why they break out all the SPARKLY stuff around this time of year - to trick us !!! it’s basically a conspiracy, except i don’t think anyone minds too much. well, maybe their bank accounts. shiny packaging is often the cause of poor life choices, i’ve found. & i’m not just talking about shopping. ‘

“ I think the only ones who mind are those anti-consumerism people or as I like to call them, party poopers. Oh wow, you just got deep there. And now all of a sudden I’m re-analyzing my past choices and personal relationships. “

     💬 — ❛ ah so you think i’m charming ? i’m genuinely asking, it’s kinda 𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒 to hear that. i mean i love the band, i’d be more than happy to do something reunion wise but like … i feel like i’m no the only one who thinks it’s kinda just 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝. we only ever did that kinda crazy shit back when we were well … kids, well teenagers if you wanna get technical. tell me about it, i fall quite a lot so it’s not necessarily the most luxurious. ❜

“ Thought you would’ve been used to hearing that line by now. Of course I think you’re charming-- you are. Thing’s are different and I guess once things change as drastically as they did you can’t get it all back the same. But I’d hate to think something so great is dead. It is your band though so I suppose you know better than me about it huh? The girls and I are all older than you lot so we’ve never had that excuse, we’re just a bit mad. I know, I’ve actually seen you fall on stage, a video. It had me cracking up, to be honest. In a good way though. It was quite endearing. “

     “ never let anyone shine on your christmas parade, leigh. you aren’t too early … — they’re simply late to the party. trying to reign my shopping habbit once the holiday shit comes out is too difficult, though, especially when it comes to gifts. i love giving gifts, so that part isn’t hard, but trying to decide when there are so many options … ugh. the worst. like, lemme just buy out this whole ass store, while i’m at it. ”

“ I’ve always been a trendsetter, this isn’t any different I’m just ahead of the curve once again ha. Believe me, I know, if it’s a holiday value set I’m on it immediately I can’t help it. I think it’s easier to buy gifts for some people than others. Like my girls are so easy, I always know what’s perfect and we each get each other one thing. But whenever I have a man around? That’s when I end buying the whole store. Same thing goes for my mum. “

     ‘ i definitely can’t argue with THAT. life is hard and we all deserve nice things sometimes !!! but i don’t know, i think it’s FUN shopping for everyone else as well. & - if you buy something and change your mind, you can always just return it. or even better - keep it for yourself !!! though…i definitely don’t have the BEST attention span in the world, either. especially in shops with a thousand shiny displays of all these things you NEVER KNEW you needed… ‘

‘ I really am a sucker for all things shiny. And packaging. I’m easily convinced about most things so if a product is packaged well, chances are I’ll buy it. More often than not it turns out to be shit but I haven’t learned my lesson yet apparently. ‘