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.
We could also develop their relationship further by introducing new characters that interact with them. For example, a new neighbor who befriends them both and starts to notice the tension between Mark and Juliet. This new character could act as a catalyst, either pushing them together or causing more problems in their relationship. Through these interactions, we can see different sides of Mark and Juliet and how they handle various situations.
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.
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.
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.
For Bart, you could explore his softer side more. Show how he really cares about his family deep down, even if he acts out. For Lisa, perhaps show her struggling with non - academic things like making friends outside of her usual intellectual circle.
You could also develop their characters through their relationships with other characters in the fanfiction. If they have friends or foes, how they interact with them can reveal more about who they are. For example, if they have an enemy, do they fight back bravely or try to find a peaceful solution? This can tell us a lot about Reiji and Xiaomu.
Victoria's character can be developed by making her more assertive. In the context of fanfiction with Agent 47, she could start to take on more dangerous tasks and prove herself. For example, instead of always relying on Agent 47 for protection, she could save him in a crucial moment, which would show her growth and independence.
For Hansel, you could show his growth from a scared little boy to a brave young man. Maybe he starts learning self - defense techniques after the encounter with the witch. Gretel could be developed as a more strategic thinker. For example, she could start making maps of the forest and surrounding areas to prevent them from getting lost again.
For Shane, his character can be developed by showing his insecurities behind his confident facade. Maybe he's afraid of not living up to his family's musical expectations. For Mitchie, her growth could be shown as she becomes more assertive in the music world. For example, she could start taking more risks with her music style after being influenced by Shane.