The friendship between Gumball and Darwin in the original show is so strong that fans like to explore it in a romantic way in fanfics. It's appealing because it takes that deep bond and adds a new layer of emotion.
There's this fanfic where Gumball and Darwin's love for each other is tested when a new character comes to town. The author does a great job of showing how their relationship endures and even grows stronger. It's full of heartwarming moments.
To make it heartwarming, the fanfic could focus on their small, everyday interactions. For instance, the way they look at each other with love and understanding. They could have inside jokes that only they get, and when they share those moments, it warms the reader's heart. Also, if they take care of each other when sick. Darwin bringing Gumball soup when he has a cold and Gumball making sure Darwin is comfortable when he's not feeling well would be very endearing.
In the world of Elmore Junior High, Gumball and Darwin were always side by side. Their bond grew stronger every day. One day during a school play rehearsal, they were alone on the stage. Gumball was a bit nervous about his lines, and Darwin comforted him. As they stared into each other's eyes, a spark of love ignited. Without thinking much, Gumball grabbed Darwin and kissed him. It was a moment of pure love and acceptance between the two best friends.
Well, one key plot point could be how they first realize their love for each other. Maybe it starts with small acts of kindness, like Darwin always saving the last piece of Gumball's favorite food for him. Another could be when they face challenges together, such as dealing with a bully at school. Their love for each other gives them the strength to stand up. And perhaps there's a moment where they have to be apart for a while and they realize just how much they miss and truly love one another.
A possible plot could be that they get transported to a magical realm where feelings are magnified. In this realm, Gumball and Darwin start to feel a strong attraction towards each other that they had been suppressing in the normal world. They go on a journey through this realm, facing challenges together. Along the way, they realize that their love for each other is real. At the end of their adventure, they share a passionate kiss, and when they return to Elmore, their relationship has changed forever.
Well, the plot could be that Gumball and Darwin discover new feelings for each other while trying on different dresses for a school play perhaps. They might initially be confused about these feelings, but as the story progresses, they realize it's a deep form of friendship that could be seen as love. And they have to deal with how their friends and family will react to this newfound closeness.
Gumball could become more in touch with his emotions. Usually he's a bit of a wild card, but falling in love with Darwin might make him more sensitive and caring. He might start to think about Darwin's needs more often.