(09-05-2015, 04:10 PM)FreelanceWizard Wrote: I'm terrible in that I like IC romances that are complicated. A good chase, some witty banter, a selfish act, the work of an outside force, a messy fight, a tragic turn of events -- while I don't like a romance that's just whipping from one dramatic scene to another, I do like one where it's not all happy all the time. There needs to be some tension somewhere, since I'm a believer that characters show their true colors and grow when faced with adversity. The adversity doesn't have to be between the lovers, of course. Two bright lights holding close against the encroaching darkness works as well as two fiery personalities clashing with each other.
Beyond that, it needs to grow organically ICly, and I like it when there's cuteness and playfulness to balance out any bitterness.
This is VERY well put and pretty spot on.
