Often, Bella's injury can add drama. It can make the readers worry about her future in the team. If she's the star player, the team might struggle without her on the field at first. This can create suspense as to whether she'll recover in time for important games.
When Bella is hurt, it might force her to re - evaluate her priorities. In the fanfiction, she may have been so focused on the games and being the best player. But the injury makes her think about other aspects of her life, like her studies or her family. This internal change in Bella can then have a ripple effect on the whole story. Her new perspective could influence how she interacts with her teammates, her coaches, and how she approaches the game once she recovers.
Bella getting hurt can change the relationships in the fanfiction. Her friends might become more protective of her. And it could also lead to new characters being introduced, like a physical therapist who helps her recover. This new character could bring in new storylines and interactions. For example, the physical therapist could have a past connection with one of the Bulldogs players, which then unfolds as Bella is going through her recovery.
Some fanfictions might take a more creative turn. They could introduce elements like a mystery within the Bulldogs' world. Maybe something is going wrong with the team's performance and Bella is on a quest to figure out what it is. Or perhaps it's a love - triangle - like situation where Bella is caught between two characters associated with the Bulldogs, which adds an interesting layer of drama to the story.
One plot idea could be that Bella and Zach get into an argument over a football strategy, but then they realize they both have the same goal and end up working together better than ever. Another could be a situation where Zach gets injured and Bella has to step up to help him both in his recovery and on the football field. Maybe they also go on a double date with their friends and some comical misunderstandings occur during the date.
In fanfiction, their relationship might start to develop when they have to face a common enemy. Let's say there's a rival football team that tries to play dirty against them. Bella and Zach would need to rely on each other's strengths, Zach's physical skills on the field and Bella's strategic thinking. As they work together to overcome this threat, they start to respect and like each other more. This respect could then turn into deeper feelings as they spend more time together off the field too, like studying together for school or just hanging out with friends. They might start to notice little things about each other that they find endearing, like the way Zach always ties his shoelaces in a double knot before a game or how Bella bites her lip when she's thinking really hard about a play. And slowly but surely, their relationship would grow from just being teammates to something more special.
One idea could be that Bella and Hunter get into an argument over a football strategy, but then realize they both have the same goal of winning the big game and end up working together better than ever. Another could be a situation where they accidentally get locked in the school gym overnight and have to rely on each other to get out and also face their feelings for each other during that time. Or perhaps they both enter a local talent show separately and then decide to team up at the last minute to create an amazing performance.
One common theme is friendship. Their relationship often starts as a friendship that then develops into something more. They support each other through school and sports, which is a big part of the fanfiction.
They could start by sharing their dreams and fears. For example, Bella could tell Hunter about her insecurities in the cheerleading world, and Hunter could open up about his pressure in football. This would create a deeper emotional connection. Another way is through joint adventures like going on a road trip for a football game in another town and facing various challenges together on the way.
One popular story could be about Zach and Bella's first encounter on the Bulldogs' field. Maybe it details how they initially clashed due to different ideas about the game but then gradually developed a mutual respect.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place to look. It has a large collection of fanfiction, and you can search specifically for 'Bella and the Bulldogs Zach and Bella' stories. The site has a good tagging system which makes it easier to find the type of story you're interested in.
One great fanfiction could be about Bella and Troy's adventures outside of the normal Bulldog events. Maybe they go on a road trip together and face various challenges along the way.
In some fanfictions, when Bella gets hurt, her teammates on the Bulldogs might rally around her. They could show great support and determination to win the next game for her. Maybe they bring her get - well - soon gifts and visit her in the hospital or at home. It's a way to show their friendship and team spirit.