Rexi

Rexi is the femslash ship between Rue Bennett and Lexi Howard from the Euphoria fandom.

Season 1
Lexi and Rue met each other in preschool and became best friends ever since. Although, at some point, as time went on, they stopped talking and being as close as they were in the past. Rue explains that it's because they don't have that much in common anymore. However, Lexi has always been thinking about Rue's well-being. Lexi is the first person Rue goes to when she wants assistance with passing a drug test, in the middle of the night. And Lexi helps her as if they were back to being as close as they were in preschool. Also, when in school a teacher asks the students to tell some things about how they spent the summer, and Rue has a panic attack, not able to speak, Lexi is quick to rebuke a classmate who joked that Rue "probably had brain damage."

However, their relationship becomes rocky again when Lexi finds Rue doing drugs in the school's bathroom. When she asks Rue if she's ok, Rue tells her she's really stupid since she already flushed all of the drug's component down the toilet. Lexi clarifies that she was just checking on her because she considers Rue to be one of her best friends. But Rue snaps at her and tells her that she doesn't want her to do so, and that just because they were friends in preschool, doesn't mean that they're best friends now. Saying "sorry if I miss the old you", Lexi angrily exits the bathroom.

There is a strong implication that Lexi has a crush on Rue as she appears to have longing, jealous faces when Rue and Jules are together. Especially when Rue's sister, Gia, tells her that she thinks Rue is in love with Jules. When Gia realizes that Lexi just stares at Jules and Rue in the distance, seeming heartbroken, instead of saying something, Gia asks her if she thinks so as well, to which Lexi just replies that she hasn't really thought about it, making things even more awkward.

Rue is also Lexi's first kiss, since she wanted her to "practice" for a possible kiss on a date. Although, right after they kiss, Lexi is quick to ask Rue what she thought about the kiss and if it was uncomfortable for her. Rue seems taken aback by this question since she didn't feel that at all. And Lexi quickly runs away after Rue's response, saying she "has to get ready," leaving a confused Rue behind.

After Gia's reveal about Rue's feelings for Jules, Lexi keeps staring sadly at the two of them when they're acting all romantic. But, while Lexi seems a bit jealous of the relationship between Rue and Jules, she's ultimately supportive and clearly wants the best for her, since she tells Jules that Rue "seems really good" because of Jules herself.

During Daniel's party, Lexi is always keeping an eye on Rue, asking her if she's ok. She also quickly notices that Rue's sister was at the party with McKay's little brother, Troy. So when Rue angrily goes to interrogate the kid and to scare him, Lexi helps her and stands by her. Afterwards, Lexi notices Rue is nowhere to be found in the party, so she goes looking for her, finding her outside. Rue confesses to Lexi that she feels like a burden. Lexi is quick to remind her that that is not the case, as she hugs Rue, letting her cry on her shoulder.

During the school dance, at the end of the season, Lexi randomly asks Cassie what to do if she wants to hook up with someone which Cassie replies with just go and do whatever you want. Lexi agrees with Cassi and tells her that she will do as such, as she stares at the direction Rue was heading out to. However, since Rue left the party early, Lexi never got to do so.

There is a strong implication that Lexi has a crush on Rue as she appears to have longing, jealous faces when Rue and Jules are together. Towards the end of season 1 Lexi asks Cassie what to do if she wants to hook up with someone which Cassie replies with "go and do whoever the fuck you want". Lexi says she will do as such, but the episode ends without any mention of her hooking up with someone or asking someone out. It is theorized that Lexi wanted to hook up with Rue, but since Rue left the party early she couldn't.

Moments

 * Lexi's whole face lights up when she receives a message from Rue apologizing to her for not being such a great friend to her lately, and promising to make it up to her.

Fanon
On AO3, Rexi is the second most written ship for both Lexi and Rue. It is also the third most written ship in the Euphoria tag.

Fandom
FAN FICTION

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Media

 * Is Lexi in love with Rue? 'Euphoria' Fans Are All Asking This Big Question About Lexi & Rue (ELITE DAILY • AUGUST 2019)


 * Why Rue & Lexi Are The 'Euphoria' Couple You Should Actually Be Shipping (BUSTLE • JULY 2019)