Fanfiction as Genre
Enemies to Lovers
Enemies to Lovers is a popular trope starring characters who are canonically "enemies" and following the progression of their relationship into lovers. "Enemies" is a loose term for this trope; while fanfictions that use this trope often pair the protagonist and antagonist together, it is also common to see characters with opposite personalities or differing goals paired. The core aspect of Enemies to Lovers is the disagreement between the characters -- fics with this trope have a lot of banter!
Enemies to Lovers is about navigating challenging relationships. Whether it's the hero and villain trying to reckon with almost killing each other on their first date or players on rival sports teams preparing to face off after a locker-room confession, Enemies to Lovers examines how relationships we previously thought we understood can evolve, and the importance of a second chance. These fanfictions can parallel with the real lives of teen girls transitioning into adulthood; Enemies to Lovers offers a place to examine their changing relationships.
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