My Last Post Didnt Do My Thoughts Justice. I Have More To Say Regarding This.

My last post didn’t do my thoughts justice. I have more to say regarding this.

First, I have to talk about this boy’s insecurities. Because my god does he have them. His egotistical and cocky attitude? It’s all a front.

Because whenever we see him brag about himself, it’s usually either about his money, his possessions, or his achievements. He never brags about his own qualities. Likely because he doesn’t view himself as anything worthwhile.

It is also confirmed Drew has issues at home, and just based on his controlling attitude and his atrocious comforting skills (“Whoever recorded you did you a favor.” DREW NO-) I believe his parents are either absent entirely or neglectful as hell. (They probably shoved a credit card in his face every time he cried.)

Anyways, this is all to say that Drew doesn’t really find happiness in himself or his family. So who does he turn to for emotional stability? His friends.

And when TMF started, Drew was at his high point. He was confident in his friendships, and had a sense of security, which is why he had the motivation to dress nicely. He felt good, so he wanted to look good.

But in episode five, his outfit changes. And the first thing we see him do is talk about how Zoey’s been acting odd. And only a minute or so later, he accuses Jake of preferring the company of others over him.

This interaction immediately shows Drew’s growing insecurities regarding his relationships, and as mentioned previously, without these relationships, he essentially has nothing. When Drew’s relationships feel unstable, he feels unstable. And he loses that motivation to put himself together, instead opting for something he can feel comfortable in.

As the series progresses, we don’t see too much of Drew and Zoey’s relationship, but it doesn’t exactly seem like it’s functioning well. Zoey seems more interested in spending time with Lia, and anytime Drew’s with them, he seems bored out of his mind.

I also believe Drew knows he’ll never be as close to Henry and Liam as they are to each other. Even though they’re all friends, we mostly see Liam and Henry stick to one another, and I’d imagine it’d leave Drew feeling almost like a third wheel. Especially knowing Liam and Henry went to middle school together, while Drew didn’t. (Due to the fact Henry didn’t recognize Hailey in the comic episode, meaning he didn’t go to middle school with her, and by extension, Drew.)

The relationship that seems to mean the most to Drew is his and Jake’s. Jake’s his best friend. Jake’s the one he sits next to in class. The one he whispers to and gossips with. The one he partners with for assignments. The one he’s the most protective of. It’s obvious that this relationship is the one that means the most to him. The one that gives him the most security. And from this point onwards, we see this relationship crumble. Jake continues to avoid him, and the more possessive Drew becomes, the further it pushes Jake away.

And I find it interesting how Drew is almost unable to fathom Jake leaving him for someone else. Specifically, for someone they both bullied. Instead of questioning Jake, or even himself, he villainizes the Music Club. He doesn’t want to believe Jake would leave on his own, and instead comes to the conclusion Jake is being manipulated. Until, of course, Jake accuses him of the recording and fails to apologize even AFTER finding out Drew was innocent. (Jake why?)

And after everything, Drew breaks things off with Zoey, and cuts Jake out of his life. Two people he thought he could trust, gone.

TLDR: Drew is co-dependent on his friends and his clothing reflects how slowly but surely, both his relationships and his own mental state crumble, until he’s left with nothing.

Habbi Birthday Millie! 🩷💜💙

Drew smiles🩷

Okay now notice how a majority of these come from either looking at or being with Jake-

D O G 🧡

More Drew Headcanons!

(Because he’s my favorite.)

🖤The softest hair out of the Jomies, loves having it played with but would rather die than admit it. (The Jomies also like playing with Drew's hair, they’re just are too coward to say anything.)

🖤Has one of those 80 step skincare routines.

🖤Likes watching terrible movies just to insult them.

🖤Fiddles with his bangs a lot and tends to blow them out of his face.

🖤Bites his pencil when he's focused.

🖤Lives off energy drinks because he’s always up late on his PC.

🖤Touch starved, but is only fine with certain people touching him. (cough Jake cough.)

🖤His parents were usually always busy, so he was essentially left to raise himself. As a result, he’s attention-starved, and desperately craves validation.

🖤Extremely lonely, and hates being reminded of it.

🖤Always finds subtle ways to initiate contact with Jake. (Wraps his arm around him, brushes his hand against Jake’s during class, etc.)

🖤Extremely protective of those he cares about.

🖤Internalized homophobia.

🖤Love language is gift giving.

🖤Had past relationships before Zoey, but these only lasted like a week or two, so he's still relatively inexperienced when it comes to dating.

🖤Prefers the softer side of love, such as cuddles and hand-holding.

🖤Genuinely believes love and affection can be bought through material possessions.

🖤Zoey was the one to ask him out first. He didn’t feel much in terms of romantic attraction at the time, but accepted both for status, and out of desire to feel wanted by someone.

🖤Genuinely cared about Zoey, but was never sure if it was romantically or platonically. Regardless, he went out with her, and treated her like a princess.

🖤Would play on his PC while his girlfriend was over.

🖤Secretly likes being little spoon.

🖤Has underlying feelings for Jake that he does not let himself address or process.

🖤Abandonment issues.

🖤When he hugs someone, he digs his nails into their back because he's desperate for them to stay.

🖤Undiagnosed depression

(I can’t wait to watch half of these become outdated with the release of S2.)

Sean when the when-