Hope has been upfront about not actually being in love with Thomas, just lust.

They’ve hooked up almost everywhere at this stage, except perhaps the post office.

Thomas left and started having flashbacks of Hope telling him that she didn’t love him.

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thomas talking to Hope

The scene was juxtaposed with Brooke’s ominous warning: “Thomas is dangerous, Hope!

He’s dangerous!”

Likewise, fans have been beside themselves over Hope and Thomas hooking up.

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Thomas and Hope having an intimate conversation

So much so that those who are against the pairing haven’t been kind in their social media responses.

Noelle recently addressed their misbehavior directly.

She immediately retorted, “Hi there, my name is Annika.

[…] Whether or not we agree with the story or our character’s choices.”

Clifton did acknowledge onX, formerly known as Twitter, that Liam is “a terrible person” though.