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Why are A & B fighting/ why do A & B hate each other?
Yes, I know your characters are enemies/rivals for an enemies/rivals to lovers/friends arc-
But why?
1- A turns out to be the (formerly anonymous) online celebrity B hates.
2- A beats B to a position B had worked her/his/their entire life for.
3- B took the last doughnut that A wanted. (Yes, A is being childish.)
4- A doesn't show up to a very important event in B's life.
5- A bails out at the worst possible minute.
6- A ruins B's chance with her/his/their crush.
7- A does something unintentionally, but B thinks it's deliberate.
8- C ruins A & B's friendship.
9- A moves away right after B and A fight, leading to the issue not being resolved.
10- A accidentally spills a liquid on B's most prized possession.
11- A finds out B was talking about her/him/them behind their back.
12- A takes B's prized possession and forgets to return it, subsequently losing it.
13- A spills coffee over B's favorite outfit.
14- A lies to B, about something that really mattered to B.
15- A is really competitive, and B is the reason A is second in class/in sports/ etc.
16- A has anger management issues and B got on the wrong end on their first day and they'd been fighting ever since.
17- A hates something B represents/reminds A of.
18- A is annoyed of B's prominent habits/quirks.
19- A hates B for no reason, because humans aren't rational creatures.
20- B has something A wants but could never have (acceptance, parently love, etc)
21- B chooses C over A.
22- A finds something personalized they gave B in the dumpster. (Yes. I know, I know- I hate miscommunication as well.)
23- B tried to do something nice but A got hurt.
24- B keeps a secret from A, something that mattered the world to A.
25- B has changed too much- their personality, their behaviour- everything about them; A just can't be with them anymore.
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Can I request rivals/frenemies that never got along before and only worked together begrudgingly till now start to become friends?
Dialogue for Rivals who are slowly becoming Friends
-> feel free to edit as you see fit.
"Glad to see that you decided to show up." "I knew you'd be bored without me here."
"Are you okay?"
"When did you stop being so awful?"
"This may not mean much to you, but I have your back."
"I don't like you, but I don't hate you either."
"So, are we friends?" "What do you think?"
"Why did we hate each other so much?"
"I mean it a lot less than I did a month ago, when I say I'm going to kill you."
"Thanks. And I actually mean it this time."
"Wait, what's wrong?"
"Are you here to make fun of me?" "No, I'm actually just here to make sure you're okay."
"I'm glad we're not at each others throats any more."
"You know, you're not so bad." "I never was."
"Aw, did you miss me?" "Absolutely not."
"If I didn't respect your mother, I would have absolutely killed you months ago."
"What happened? Are you hurt?"
The night hung heavy with anticipation as the neon glow of the city's underbelly illuminated the makeshift racetrack. The air crackled with the energy of imminent competition, and the distant hum of engines hinted at the approaching storm.
Amidst the throng of racers, Diana revved the engine of her cherry pink Chevrolet Corvette, the sleek curves of the sports car gleaming under the neon lights. The scent of burning rubber permeated the air as she eyed her opponent, the legendary 'Tyrant' known for his burned orange Toyota Supra MK IV.
Engines roared to life, and the racers edged to the starting line, the anticipation mounting with each passing second. Nick, masked and clad in the shadows of his reputation, revved his Supra's engine, the orange glow of the tail lights casting an eerie aura around the car.
With a signal, the race exploded into motion. Tires screeched as the two vehicles catapulted into the night, streaks of cherry pink and burned orange leaving trails of color in their wake. The city became a blur as they navigated the winding streets, each turn a test of skill and nerve.
Diana's Corvette, agile and daring, hugged the curves with precision. The roar of her engine harmonized with the pulsating beat of the city, creating a symphony of speed. Nick's Supra, a manifestation of controlled power, surged forward like a burning comet, the orange glow illuminating the darkness.
The roar of engines intertwined with the pulsating beat of the city, and amidst the chaos, Nick's Supra and Diana's Corvette danced, each maneuver a carefully calculated step in their high-speed ballet. The neon-lit streets became their canvas, and the race, their masterpiece.
As the racers hurtled through the urban labyrinth, each strategically timed drift and acceleration became a subtle exchange of wits. The neon-lit streets transformed into a high-stakes chessboard, where every move could be the difference between victory and defeat.
The crowd lining the racetrack erupted into cheers, their voices blending with the roar of the engines. In the heart of the race, amidst the adrenaline and rivalry, Diana and Nick pushed their cars to the limit. The finish line loomed, a distant beacon in the chaos.
As the finish line neared, the air crackled with the tension of uncertainty. In a photo finish, the two cars crossed the line simultaneously, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance. The crowd erupted into cheers, and even in the anonymity of their masks, the exchange of glances between Diana and Nick spoke volumes.
The silence that followed was broken by the announcement, "It's a tie!" The racetrack echoed with the revelation, and in that moment, Diana earned her moniker as 'the Empress.' The mysterious 'Tyrant' had found an equal, and the legend of their rivalry had begun.