Explore the Rebound Love trope in MM romance: post-breakup hookups, “this is just for now” agreements, and the moment both men realise the rebound has become the real thing.

From fevers and migraines to burnout and emotional crashes, caretaking-while-sick scenes reveal intimacy, trust, and quiet devotion in MM romance.

From childhood companions to ride-or-die adult friends, explore how a Protective Best Friend becomes a romantic partner in MM fiction.