Characters enter into a pretend romantic relationship for practical reasons - to fool family, secure a promotion, or avoid unwanted attention. As they play the part of a couple, real feelings unexpectedly develop, blurring the line between fake and genuine romance.
Characters enter into a pretend romantic relationship for practical reasons - to fool family, secure a promotion, or avoid unwanted attention. As they play the part of a couple, real feelings unexpectedly develop, blurring the line between fake and genuine romance.
Establish clear stakes - what happens if the fake relationship is exposed?
Create specific rules for the fake relationship that will inevitably be broken
Show the moment when pretending becomes uncomfortable because feelings are real
Use public displays of affection to build romantic tension
Include a "caught up in the moment" kiss that changes everything
Build conflict around whether to continue the charade or confess true feelings
Characters enter into a pretend romantic relationship for practical reasons - to fool family, secure a promotion, or avoid unwanted attention. As they play the part of a couple, real feelings unexpectedly develop, blurring the line between fake and genuine romance.
Establish clear stakes - what happens if the fake relationship is exposed? Create specific rules for the fake relationship that will inevitably be broken Show the moment when pretending becomes uncomfortable because feelings are real
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