In some fanfictions, Mark and Juliet might start a friendship that gradually turns into a love story. They could bond over their shared love for art or music. For example, they might attend a concert together and during that time, have a heart - to - heart conversation that makes them see each other in a new light. And from there, their relationship blossoms in a way that's different from the movie.
A great fanfiction concept could be that Mark and Juliet start to communicate more after the Christmas incident. Juliet begins to notice Mark's small gestures and kindness in a different light. They could start sharing books, movies, and music, gradually growing closer as friends first. But as they spend more time together, their connection starts to feel deeper than just friendship, which creates a lot of internal conflict for Juliet as she is still married to Peter.
Another plot idea might be a time - skip in the fanfiction. Say, years after the events in the movie, Mark and Juliet meet again by chance. Juliet is now divorced, and Mark has never really moved on. They start to re - explore their relationship, but this time there are new obstacles like their own insecurities and the judgment of their friends and family.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is a great site for fanfiction. It has a large collection of 'Love Actually' fanfictions, including ones about Mark and Juliet. The site is well - organized, and you can easily search for the specific pairing you're interested in.
First, understand the characters well. Mark is a quiet, reserved guy with deep feelings, and Juliet is a bit more outgoing and in love with Peter, but also perceptive. Start with a strong premise, like what if Mark's love for Juliet was discovered by Peter? Then, build the story slowly. Show their interactions, like Mark's shy glances at Juliet. And use the setting of the movie, the Christmas time, to add to the mood.
For Mark, we could show his growth by having him become more confident in expressing his emotions. In the movie, he was very shy and reserved. In the fanfiction, he could start taking risks in his relationships, not just with Juliet but also with his friends. Maybe he joins a social club and learns how to communicate better.
The story of David and Natalie in 'Love Actually' is also great. David is the newly elected prime minister. He falls for Natalie, who works in his office. Their relationship develops in the midst of his busy political life. It shows that love can happen even in the high - pressure world of politics. They face some bumps like the incident with the US president, but in the end, love prevails.
A fanfiction might also explore what would happen if Juliet was the one who had to go to Mantua to find Romeo instead. She disguises herself as a male traveler and embarks on a dangerous journey, facing all kinds of challenges and adventures along the way before reuniting with Romeo.
One interesting twist could be that Romeo and Juliet are from warring families, but instead of dying, they manage to convince their families to end the feud through their love. Another could be that Juliet has a special power that she uses to save Romeo from the poison. Or perhaps Romeo is a time - traveler who accidentally falls in love with Juliet in the wrong era.
One interesting plot idea could be exploring what happens to the characters a few years after the events in the movie. For example, how Mark and Juliet's relationship might have evolved. Maybe they become closer friends and Mark finally finds his own true love with someone new who he meets through Juliet's social circle.
A cool Romeo and Juliet Twilight fanfiction could involve time - traveling. Romeo and Juliet are somehow transported to the Twilight universe. They have to adapt to this new world with its own set of rules. Juliet might be intrigued by the modern world and the idea of eternal love as vampires experience it in Twilight. Romeo, on the other hand, could struggle with the new social hierarchies among the vampires and werewolves. Their love story would then unfold in this strange new setting, with elements of both Shakespeare's original and the Twilight series.