Crush month: why do your characters like each other? (but sfw tho)

Leyelle 2024-02-12 19:28:44 UTC #1

Alicia: (Beyond the fact that he's hot) she likes Kattar because he's steady and reliable. She knows he'll do what he says he's going to do and come through for her. She also knows he'll do anything in his power to care for her and keep her safe.

Kattar: (Beyond the fact that she's hot) Likes Alicia because she's sweet and affectionate. She likes giving hugs and didn't hesitate to let Kattar know that she loved him, even back when they were still just friends.

(Art by Mariel Leister)

ThunderChicken 2024-02-12 21:46:46 UTC #2

Daecon likes Evander because he's sexy AF, but he's also a cinnamon roll with low self esteem who needs to be protected (in Daecon's eyes).

Evander likes Daecon because he is sexy, confident, and sassy - things he wishes he could be.

The two of them end up falling in love at first sight, but it's more than that: They later find out that they are Fated Mates who were destined to be together and who will be responsible for the future survival of the Shapeshifters

MK_Wizard 2024-02-13 21:22:53 UTC #3

SPOILER ALERT!!

It's because they get to know each other and despite being from different factions, they share common goals, ethics and views.

Leyelle 2024-02-14 01:40:04 UTC #4

Aaron likes Eliza because she's so open, passionate, cheerful and whole hearted. She's as devoted to jumping into a crazy business endeavor that will most definitely bankrupt them as she is in loving on, hugging on kissing on her husband, and while it can be a lot to deal with, that sort of dedication and heartfelt attachment to anything she cares about is beautiful in his eyes.
Eliza likes Aaron because he's smart and steady, always there and ready to fill in the gaps and cover for her weak points. And while she knows he thinks she's crazy, she also knows he's there to support her every step of her unhinged out of pocket way.

myklconforti 2024-02-14 06:22:05 UTC #5

Mike and Elio like each other because they're both artists (Mike is an aspiring visual artist while Elio is a film student) and because they are both broken individuals trying to better their lives. Mike suffers from an eating disorder while Elio was hurt by a past lover. Together, they help each other improve their lives and show each other that there is hope for people whose lives are far from perfect.

Leyelle 2024-03-03 23:30:01 UTC #6

I also think it's worth noting that even 'good guys' don't inherently have 100% good reasons for liking their love interests, part of Kattar's love for Alicia is spawned by the fact that she makes him feel needed, so when that need disappears, or rather, he stops being able to meet it, it's devastating for him.

Leyelle 2024-03-27 02:15:54 UTC #7

Jinwoo likes Kimberly because she looks like a princess and speaks softly (shallow I know, but it's not wrong to just be attracted to someone lol. he grows to love who she is as well)

Similarly to Jinwoo, Kimberly first likes Jinwoo because of pure attraction, nothing else. He is crazy beautiful lol, but they both have to learn to love each other through their insanities and quirks and appreciate their odd personalities.

Leyelle 2024-03-29 03:55:25 UTC #8

Ahh, this episode is finally out now

Leyelle 2024-04-11 03:16:08 UTC #9

Melissa likes her husband because he's such a gentleman. He may be very stoic, but he also cares a lot.

He's the sort to buy gifts randomly, to show up to drive you home, or walk you home with an umbrella if he finds out you forgot one so you don't get soaking wet (she's a little scatterbrained so this happens too often.) To make dinner, not just when you're sick or tired, but regularly so you never reach that point. And to willingly care for the kids (or rather kid) not thinking it's 'the mom's job' or 'the woman's role' so his wife can have free time sometimes.

He loves their son Rodrigo and has willingly spent time as the daddy in charge of the baby or taking his son out for all sorts of activities since Rodrigo was a baby all the way up to his current age of 14 (they like to go hunting down in Florida together.) Her husband might seem rather boring at first glance, but he's very steady and takes everything in stride. Something you really need, given how crazy Melissa can be.

junesketches 2024-04-13 06:52:44 UTC #10

She likes him, but she can't quite understand why. He makes her want to step out of her little library world.

He likes her because she sees him how he used to see himself before all the bad things in life started to stack up. She brings out the best in him.

But it's all between the lines... mostly.

Vera and Aust is a short story.

Leyelle 2024-04-13 13:19:59 UTC #11

is she a librarian or a book worm?

junesketches 2024-04-13 19:03:39 UTC #12

Overall, she's a booklover. She reads, sells, lends, and writes.

Leyelle 2024-04-13 19:05:15 UTC #13

ahh, so does she own a bookstore then?

junesketches 2024-04-15 02:53:33 UTC #14

Yep. She owns a library cafe. People come to eat and read there, mostly old people and students because that's what makes up the population around the area of her business. It's kind of like a second job for her for when she's not writing. The guy is a student who needed a job and ends up working for her. That's how they get to be in each other's life when otherwise they wouldn't have ever met.

Leyelle 2024-04-15 15:31:56 UTC #15

ooh, a library cafe sounds really nice and relaxing

Leyelle 2024-04-18 15:33:47 UTC #16

I should really write more couples into the story but:

Alicia's father loved her mother because she was so sweet and pure seeming. He considered her a pretty treasure he should take good care of and protect.

Leyelle 2024-05-09 03:31:07 UTC #17

Might as well give a little detail on this:

Leia Taylor (as bad as she feels about it) sort of has two crushes. One she likes because he kind of makes everyone around him feel like they're special when he's around them. The other she likes because he's always there to listen and worries about her without being pushy. She knows she can trust him with all her secrets (or could, if half her secrets weren't her brother's secrets,) but he never tries to force her to tell him anything. He's just there if she needs him.

Crush one is kind of a horrible person and she knows it, so she wishes she could just be in love with crush two. There is no sign whatsoever whether crush two is interested in her as anything but his friend, but I hope I'm managing to write her feelings in a believable way. Sometimes even if you know your heart will be broken either way, you'd rather it be broken by a love that was worth loving.

I think this is probably my one and only story where I have a character who has two people they like. It's such a trope, and I never thought I'd write it, but given the context of the story I really do think it makes it better. Her emotions are far too complicated and she doesn't have time to try to make sense of herself while she's busy trying to keep her brother above water.

(this is free on my Patreon for everyone to read:

Leyelle 2024-05-26 23:37:43 UTC #18

should I spoil this?

Crush 1 likes Leia because she's not a pushover and she stands up to him rather than just doing whatever he asks. Unfortunately that does lead to him kind of toxicly deeming her a "challenge." and that goes...as well as can be expected.

this is available for free for everyone to read on my Patreon public posts

Leyelle 2024-06-10 19:02:21 UTC #19

I'll be honest, at the beginning, Dominic doesn't have the most "deep" motivation in the world, but he does develop more over time to the many great qualities Essence has besides being hot XD.

Tbf, he did also just find the way she carried herself really regal and impressive the first time he met her so that was a pretty respectful perspective.

Essence's is a spoiler, so I won't tell. Your only hint is the word 'fairy tale.'

Leyelle 2024-07-08 16:30:10 UTC #20

Should I spoil this? Mrs. Moon liked Victor because he was such a talented artist and she thought he had a lot of potential. much of what she sees in Alicia she once saw in him.