What are some popular 'gay harem boy fanfic' tropes?

One popular trope is the 'enemies to lovers' scenario. Maybe two male celebrities who seem to have a bit of a rivalry in real life are depicted as falling in love in the fanfic. Another is the 'roommate' trope, where two gay celebs live together and gradually develop feelings for each other.

One popular trope is the 'enemies to lovers' where Arthur and another character start off not getting along but then develop romantic feelings. Another is the 'friends - to - more' where a deep friendship gradually turns into a romantic relationship.

The 'rivalry - turned - love' trope is also common. Some female characters start off as rivals to Naruto in terms of power or goals, but then gradually develop romantic feelings for him. Like Sakura might initially be more focused on Sasuke, but in the fanfic, she realizes Naruto's true worth and falls for him.

One common trope is the 'outsider becomes central' where the main character, often an original character in the fanfic, is suddenly in the middle of a group of Hogwarts students who form a sort of harem. For example, a new student from a different magical school might come to Hogwarts and attract the attention of Harry, Ron, Hermione and others in a romantic or platonic way that builds a harem - like dynamic.

Well, there's the 'unexpected - attraction' trope. It could be that Spider - Man initially has no intention of being in a harem - like relationship, but the other characters' unique qualities draw him in. The 'rival - turned - ally - in - love' is also seen often, where a character who was once an enemy or rival becomes part of the harem. And then there's the 'group - mission - bonding' trope, where going on missions together as a group makes the relationships in the harem stronger.

One common trope could be the elf's struggle for freedom within the context of slavery, while also dealing with his sexual identity. For example, the elf might form an unexpected bond with his captor that challenges the norms of their relationship.

The 'roommates' trope can also be found in Chicago PD gay fanfic. Imagine two characters who end up living together for some reason, and as they share a living space, they start to notice things about each other that they hadn't before, leading to a romantic relationship. And of course, the 'secret relationship' trope is popular. Given the nature of their jobs in the show, two male characters might keep their relationship a secret from their colleagues at first.

The 'secret relationship' trope is often used. Given the setting of the Fantastic Beasts world which might not be fully accepting of same - sex relationships in some parts, two male characters have to keep their relationship a secret, adding an element of tension and drama to the story.

Well, a popular trope is the 'love triangle' within the harem. Even though it's a harem, there might be a more intense connection between Link and two of the harem members, creating drama. Also, the 'shared adventure' trope. Link goes on adventures and the harem members are part of those adventures, strengthening their bonds. And there's the 'rivalry within the harem' where members might compete for Link's attention in different ways.

One common trope is the central male character having a group of diverse male suitors. Each suitor might have a distinct personality, like the brooding one, the cheerful one. Another is the exploration of complex relationships within the harem, with elements of jealousy and friendship co - existing.