g., enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity), or perhaps tailor the scene to a different setting (e.g., historical, sci-fi)?
"Simple is sometimes necessary for complex people," Julianne smiled, taking the seat opposite her without asking. "Like you, who claims to hate romance but writes 'I love this!' three times in this chapter." A Novel Romance
"It's about character development , not the kissing," Elara tried to argue, already losing the battle. " Julianne smiled
Instead of falling over each other, they interact through a shared, intimate connection—a book and letters. not the kissing
Elara looked up to see Julianne—a woman who wore tailored suits and handled high-stakes divorce cases, the kind who hated sentimental nonsense.
Here is a short, interesting text scene designed for a modern romance: The Marginal Notes of Us