: Characters pretend to date for a specific goal (e.g., making an ex jealous).
: Use witty banter and subtext. Characters shouldn't always say exactly what they feel.
Teen romance focuses on "firsts" and the intensity of adolescent emotions.
These frameworks provide a familiar structure that readers love: 1. Enemies to Lovers : Characters start with mutual dislike or rivalry.
: A forced situation makes them see a new side of each other.