Tessa angrily calls him a dick before asking what he's even doing here. Later that day, Tessa takes a shower in the dorm. Hardin joins her on the bed and she instantly begins kissing him, though they roll off the bed and land on the floor seconds later. Hardin invites Tessa to his father's engagement party which she happily attends. which is really just a coverup for Steph's evil plan to embarrass and hurt Tessa. He claims it was fine and asks about hers, to which she replies with "eventful". . Hardin admits to it but quickly tells Tessa that he was trying to make Jamie forgive him, because he wants to be a better person for Tessa. 23 hours ago, by Chandler Plante I do. She is started by a tattooed boy reading on her bed and nervously tells him that he's in the wrong room. She meets up with Trevor who brought her a latte while she returns his glasses. Great, Click the Allow Button Above So, it makes sense that in the movie, they would opt to make Hardin less of a terrible person. Then tension runs deeper between the couple when Hardin finds out Tessa is planning to move . The After movie series is based on the eponymous novels by Anna Todd, which in turn have been adapted from the Wattpad fanfiction stories by the author. Trish can't believe how pretty Tessa is, even though Hardin told her Tessa was the prettiest girl in the world. But it was just the calm before the real storm. She visits them during her break and Hardin encourages her to get food for the pair, primarily so she won't hear Smith cursing. Hero Fiennes Tiffin first met Josephine Langford at a meeting with the producers of After. The actors stated in an interview that they briefly met in a hotel lobby before going for dinner with the producers and a director. Carol is initially turned away by Steph's nonchalant vaping and Tristan's excitement about getting Tessa into the best parties with a fake ID. She returns to her room in her towel and opens the closet door. Tessa marches to the living room where she is joined by Hardin, and she sits on his lap. He whisks her away to Seattle alongside Kimberly and Trevor, as he hopes to win over a new investor, Neal. She asks what he's always writing but his coy response entices her to playfully grab at the journal before they being to kiss. Meanwhile, Landon has decided to relocate to New York to be with his longtime girlfriend. 18 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat . They share a hug, both mutually happy to see one another. She is persistent in an attempt to get to know him, despite his resistance. She brushes off Hardin's warnings and invites her dad over for dinner. She finds a wrapped package on the bedspread with her name on it. Carol takes a moment before threatening to cut Tessa off financially if she doesn't end things with Hardin. She quickly corrects as she knows that isn't true anymore since Hardin slept with her. The story built upon the 2014 book of the same name by Anna Todd revolves around the fiery romance of long-term couple Tessa and Hardin, whose chemistry is pretty solid. The woman is surprised to see Tessa, saying that she thought Tessa would be out of town and they wouldn't get to meet each other. 70 years after Will's death, Tessa reunites with the now mortal Jem and rekindles their relationship. She then bears witness to the fight that commences between Hardin and Ken, which turns physical when Hardin snaps at his father for not staying after that night. Josephine and Heros sizzling on-screen chemistry is undeniable and has garnered them thousands of fans worldwide. Now dumbstruck over her behavior he exclaims that he texted her a hundred times but she never replied. She spends the rest of the day cleaning up the apartment and packing the rest of her things, just as the door to the apartment opens and Hardin enters. She admits to him that once her father left Noah was there for her and they grew close. He knows but since she denied him the pleasure of seeing her open the said gift, so he's giving her another. A moment of silence passes and he emotionally realizes that she's never going to trust him. Back together and committed, everything seems to be looking up for Tessa and Hardin. Tessa hides out of sight so as not to be seen, and overhears him talking to an English woman and offering to run her a bath. She then storms off down the hallway to join Vance, Kimberly, and Trevor in the lobby downstairs. His kind nature allows them to become fast friends. They continue to argue with Carol believing Tessa is getting all worked up for no reason. Tessa encourages him to improve his relationship with his father, while she improves hers with the rest of the group, including Zed. They catch up over their food a little while later, and she tells him about her issues with Hardin and wants his opinion. She replies that she's been trying to find him online but hasn't had any luck so far. As she's looking at a photo of Hardin, she receives a text from Vance about his party on Sunday that she's supposed to attend. He takes a moment before bringing up what she said at the aquarium about nothing changing the way she feels about him. He dismisses her claims and holds up a set of keys to her dorm. She believes they can share a bed without anything sexual happening. He explains that she once asked him who he loves most in the world, and now he knows that it's her. She offers to go with him since she isn't scared of them anymore. She overhears a girl saying they were together in a room and immediately grabs a random boy and kisses him. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She comments on her relationship with Hardin and how cool Tessa is with it. Their public displays of affection make Hardin's friends, specifically Molly and Zed, suspicious as they follow the couple around. He pushes through despite her anger, and notices a pair of mens glasses on the table. The group arrives at the bar where Tessa and Trevor find themselves isolated from the rest of the club, as neither of them are used to being in that kind of scene. She doesn't believe him and quotes back what the girl said about not kissing and telling, then shoves him backward calling him a "fucking liar". Her Uber pulls up and she silently walks away to the car. This takes Tessa by surprise, emotion creeping in, as she didn't know this. As Tessa is leaving, he calls to her so she turns. A moment passes before she begins to change her physical demeanor into that of a condescending one, and taunts him with the idea of sleeping with someone else. Seeing how Hardin's dad, Chancellor Scott, was able to straighten up his life, Tessa hopes she can help her own dad do the same. The next morning, Tessa wakes up in bed with Hardin laying on her back sound asleep. Thus, even though its disheartening for fans to know that their beloved characters Tessa and Hardin dont exist in reality, it will surely give them some relief to know that Josephine and Heros real-life friendship is intact. Trevor knocks on her door and enters her office. She thanks him then looks at a photo of her and Hardin together, but then puts it away to return to work. She is surprisingly understanding and though he has more to say, he excuses himself for now and hurries away. She returns the sentiment and they share a second kiss followed by another sexual encounter before they fell asleep together. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Unable to handle his jealousy, Hardin attacks Zed on campus and gets arrested. Molly noticed Tessa enter the diner and toys with her. He leans over and kisses her as he liked the way she said next year. When she enters her first year of university with grand ambitions for her future, her guarded world opens up when she meets the dark and mysterious Hardin Scott. She throws the ball and misses drastically but finds the game fun, which exasperates Zed, and they find themselves becoming heavily intoxicated as they lose cups. 7. He complains a little about the heat, remarking that the poses aren't what is melting away his tension but the heat. She sits on the desk and asks if there is anything he wants, to which he quickly responds with "another chance". Now hurt by her words, he lies that while she was kissing that guy he was sleeping with Molly. Can't wait for the next film adaption to find out what happens now? She leaves moments later, much to Tessa's confusion over the seemingly random event. The boy, meanwhile, is desperate to win her back. They attend a bonfire on the outskirts of campus where Hardin and his group of friends are also present. Tessa sharply retorts that she thought he didn't drink, to which he tells her it's a special occasion - his father is getting married. She abruptly leaves earning surprised murmurs from his group fo friends who claim this is Hardin's first rejection. After We Collided sees the couple through the same school year, however, we do see Tessa celebrate her birthday in the film. Theresa Tessa Lynn Young is the main character in the After film saga. Another fight breaks out, and Hardin leaves. She is surprised by the offer and asks if she can think about it, to which he is a little surprised but agrees and wishes her a happy new year before hanging up. It is then that they hear loud banging on the door, followed by Hardin's angry voice. He leaves her for an entire day, meets a girl, and spends the night in her house. It is at that class that she encounters fellow early class goer Landon Gibson, who shares the same interests as her. He brushes her off and begins to leave when she stops him, asking him to explain. Hardin and Tessa go to Vance Publishing where they will be watching Smith. Tessa initiates a breakup and says she's moving to New York with Hardin's brother, Landon. Tessa turned to an emotional Hardin and asked if it was true. When Tessa declines this, Molly presses that it is true and begins to taunt Tessa with innuendos regarding her previous fling with Hardin. "After We Fell" kicks off with Tessa on the cusp of unveiling her exciting news to Hardin about moving to Seattle for a big opportunity with Vance Publishing. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. As a character in the movie unwittingly puts it, love is quite often complicated. This is news to Tessa, who didn't know that Hardin knew Vance from before. She yells at him to put some clothes on so he grabs a tablecloth, wrapping that around his waist. He compliments her butt during a position earning another shush. They break up again. She is disgusted by this and shoves the keys at him before leaving the diner. She swallows hard before stating that they're both liars and leaves him standing alone. She asks what his favorite book is and he responds with The Principal of Economics by Alfred Marshall. The pair go to a diner where they order casual food and continue to get to know one another. She watches their heated conversation before he joins her. Nothing could ever change the way I feel about you.Tessa to Hardin. 3.73. 21 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas She asks him to leave so that she can get dressed, but he tells her not to flatter herself - he's not looking at her. Tessa shoves the phone at Noah, realizing her coming home was mistake as she gets back in her car and leaves. Especially when she asks Kimberly if they can help her with babysitting Smith instead of returning to the shower. The girls hurl insults at one another, with Molly shouting for Hardin to "get the crazy bitch out of here", with Tessa flipping her off with both middle fingers and shouts "happy New Year, bitch!" It's Kimberly asking her if she's awake and then to meet her in the lobby in five minutes so they can return home. She justifies her actions by not knowing what she was doing the whole night, accidentally mentioning the guy she kissed in the club. I havent had a girl I would call my girlfriend. Moreover, even Josephine has refuted the rumors and it has since been established that both of them are just good friends. Tessa Tess (by Hardin and Landon) Tessie (by Richard) Baby (by Hardin) Gender Female Birthday December 19th, 1994 Occupation Wedding Planner (currently) Student at WCU (transfered out) Student at Seattle University (dropped out) Student at NYU (graduated) Intern at Vance Publishing (formerly) Waitress at Lookout (formerly) Education As they are studying in her dorm she notices Hardin watching her and writing in his journal. She gushes over Tessa which embarrasses Hardin but Trish brushes it off, saying that she and Tessa are going to be the best of friends. But as secrets of the past begin to unravel, there's not much. He says that we should see them in the future on a beach in Hawaii or somewhere nice and tropical because I think he wants to shoot there. Steph drugs Tessa's drink and coaxes her into an empty room. He apologizes for his actions earlier, admitting that he's a mess. She was inexperienced in relationships when she entered college, having only had one serious boyfriend that she didn't truly love or have a sense of passion with. He turns and they gaze at each other as she walks down the stairs to stand in front of him. Angered, he kicks down the bathroom door to find Trevor in only his boxers, clutching his wet clothing. They hug and spend the day together. Great, Click the Allow Button Above 18 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas The woman understands and asks if Hardin is sorry, to which Tessa believes that he is. Tessa instantly smiles at the woman trying to be nice as they hug. 18 years old In the first movie, After, Tessa is 18 years old as she starts her first year of college as a freshman, while Hardin is a year older than her. She meets up with Jace in his car, against her better judgment. He rebuttals that she called him, but she didn't tell him to come over. She is relieved when Hardin chooses to make their relationship work, and they attempt to work through their past transgressions. Maybe in the upcoming film, Tessa and Hardin will be able to decipher what they actually wanted from life and whether it was possible for them to lead their lives without each other or was it a better idea to stick together through thick and thin. He's glad she likes it. The next day, she takes Landon for a ride in the car, which he thinks is "very Tessa". She tells him it's fine and the tuck leads to a shoulder rub which feels nice for her. The After book has been criticized for its portrayal of Hardin and Tessa's relationship, with . It's smooth sailing for a bit, but of course, that can't last long. Before explores Hardin Scott's life before Tessa, reveals what happens after After, and gives new insights on their turbulent #Hessa romance. In the morning, Trish greets Tessa with a cup of tea and asks if Hardin is okay. She demands that Tessa end things with Hardin so she can refocus on her studies, but Tessa refuses. Check out the next installment, "After We Collided." They return to the empty apartment where they share a shower whilst giggling, kissing, and accidentally breaking a shower gel cap which Hardin tosses to the side when he realizes he broke it. He loudly curses then wishes her a happy birthday. Hardin teams up with Landon to try to get Tessa's father help, and he even reaches out to her mother for advice. She admits she's still in love with him but is unsure if they are good together. She thanks him for having her and he tucks a hair behind her ear, then instantly apologizes. When she returns to her dorm she reads messages from both Noah and her mother, who is unhappy upon hearing that Tessa attended a party. After their breakup, Tessa's wardrobe shifted slightly to reflect her more mature stance on life. A post shared by Castille Landon (@castillelandon). They do, but in the morning, she's less than happy about it. She jokes that they should stop meeting like this, than asks how his break was. This takes Tessa by surprise and she's quiet for a moment before agreeing to play along, which elates him. She returns back to the apartment where she shares a long hug with Hardin outside the building. They fight about it and, still drunk, Tessa suggests they have sex. He persists and she concedes to his persuasion. She rebuttals that not everyone is trying to sleep with her, and that he can't tell her who she can or can't have sex with because they aren't together anymore. It's all about tough love for Tessa and Hardin. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? They bring out passion, lust, love, and adventure in one another. Things seem to be improving between the two of them. But he told her the nightmares went away when he started seeing Tessa. She is surprised as he's never told anyone that before, becoming emotional. Tessa is able to punch Molly twice while screaming at her, but Molly tackles her to the ground though Tessa quickly gains the upper-hand. They clash intensely and are stopped by Professor Soto who is pleased with their passion. Hardin follows her outside and believes he missed her when he sees an Uber leaving. She suddenly feels like dancing and approaches the dance floor while Trevor attempts to talk business with Vance's client. First, Tessa leaves to Seattle to attend a book convention as part of her internship with the publisher Vance. She loves him despite all of it. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Carol offers sympathy and suggests that Tessa try to fix things with Noah, who is still at soccer practice. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. She throws a napkin at him teasingly and spills his wine all over his shirt and pants, instantly apologizing for the infraction. The rest of "After We Fell" focuses on Hardin trying to earn back Tessa's trust, a big theme throughout the series. She asks him who he loves most in the world. They wrestle around on the ground exchanging blows before Jace is pulled off Hardin by the other guys. He agrees to let her make her own choices. But during an afterparty with her office colleagues, she gets drunks and calls Hardin. They are greeted by Landon who is polite and excited about being a stepbrother to Hardin, who responds coldly to the boy. Tessa is reluctant at first but accepts his offer. She is elated and impulsively hugs him then kisses him. Tessa sees similarities between her father . She impulsively kisses the man, who fades in and out of Hardin's figure. She asks why he didn't tell Trish they broke up, to which he explains that Trish was so excited when he told her that he couldn't ruin it for her. It's a clusterf*ck to say the least. 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