I don’t think she’s avoiding ship drama… I actually think the producers would want to keep the conversations going to hype momentum. But I personally feel like something happened between Matt and Sofia. We obviously don’t know what, but I’ve noticed she never interacts with Matt on social while she interacts with everyone else. She’s been sharing the cast’s posts for the episode on her stories, even Josh so you know she’s not afraid to interact with him and add to the ship drama. It’s been a few hours since Matt posted his and she hasn’t shared. IDK, maybe she will later.

Adding to my sadness is Sofia saying (on Tim’s IG post) that 2x07 was her favorite episode. It was probably fun for her to film because of the prom theme. But that her favorite episode includes pw’s breakup is depressing info. La sigh

Aww, I'm so sad to hear this anon!

Hmm, that checks out. Maybe it is more of a personal thing rather than avoiding ship drama, but let's hope it doesn't run that deep. I remember they were hanging out a few weeks ago, going to art galleries and things (they're so cultured haha) - I'm sure we're reading too much into it and it takes willpower but I urge you not to believe the rumours.

While I was sad posting earlier, I've had time to think about it and with 3x07 specifically, they wouldn't have taken many photos because their scenes were emotional and it wasn't the vibe (the cast generally post more goofing around/dance content). When 3x04 dropped they were happily sharing LIAOD bts because they simply had more to share.

As for their limited interactions, maybe it's just not their kind of friendship. I don't think they are dating (or have dated) at all, but given the chemistry (and as a hardcore PW I see it) there could be a little tension or something; maybe the filming of S3 had them crushing on each other and suddenly they're shy about it! She even mentioned in an interview how her banter with Josh is so different to Matt and I think it shows; Josh is more extroverted and goofy in his online interactions whereas Matt seems little more serious online (okay sometimes he's silly! but compared to Josh) and I imagine more playful in person/when you get to know him.

Another way to think about it is, maybe Matt/Sofia have like deeper conversations IRL and don't feel the need to bring those interactions to social - you know what I mean? In fact I just remembered that they're both openly Christian and maybe have a different kind of bond than with the other castmates, who knows. Like I like the idea of their in-person relationship being special / comfortable that they don't have a natural inclination to post sarcastic or random comments on each other's posts (e.g. Sofia re-posting Julia and writing "I'm so obsessed with you" just doesn't seem like something we'd ever get from Sofia/Matt so we shouldn't expect it or be sad if it doesn't happen. Even that time Joshua made that "Is Jatt real?" TikTok, it was such a Joshua thing to post but I wouldn't expect it from Matt directly)

I believe everyone's IRL vs online personalities are so different - I know I'm more insane on the Internet than normal, lol. Plus I also just realised myself that I have friends I'm closer with online and others that I'm closer with in person. Like my sister is my best friend in the world and we always hang out but online we are so awkward, it's hilarious. Maybe because we're aware of how our mutuals will perceive our interactions. So it's possible Matt/Sofia have that same issue... idk just a thought!

P.S. Before I forget, apparently Sofia is laughing in the background of Matt's story where he's hugging Joe & Frankie, so if you want to hold on to that breadcrumb like I am, feel free to xD