enemies-to-friends-to-lovers

noun

Definitions

  1. A trope in romance fiction (particularly fan fiction) involving the development of a…

    A trope in romance fiction (particularly fan fiction) involving the development of a rivalry into friendship and eventually romantic love.

    • I wanted more time for the two together, especially more witty barbs, since I revel in an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers trope.
    • The connection between Emma and Regina goes beyond one of the Saviour against the Villain, though the trope of enemies to friends to lovers played a big part of the initial interest in their interactions.
    • The movie's plot is the epitome of the enemies to friends to lovers trope.

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