What is an OTP?
An OTP--or a One True Pairing--is a couple from a book or TV show that you "ship" (meaning that you support an existing couple, or want two characters that aren't in a relationship to fall in love). However, I don't think you should be forced to choose just one, so here are my several true pairings.
Couple: Rose and the tenth Doctor
Book/TV show: "Doctor Who"
Couple name: Tenrose
Why I ship them: He showed her the universe, she held his hand. The Doctor has a dark side, a tragic past, and is often lonely, but Rose was the bright spot in his world. They battled aliens, saved lives, and protected the future. They made the perfect team, and might just be might top OTP.
Couple: Sherlock and Molly
Book/TV show: "Sherlock"
Couple name: Sherlolly
Why I ship them: Similar to Sheldon and Amy's relationship on "The Big Bang Theory," Sherlock is oblivious to Molly's attempts at romance, and it frustrates us Sherlolly shippers like nothing else. Molly is willing to do anything for the consulting detective. Heck, (highlight for spoiler) she even helped him fake his own death and managed to keep it a secret for two years. And while it seems as if Sherlock will never come to his senses (such as in the embarrassing Christmas scene in "A Scandal In Belgravia"), shots of Sherlock giving Molly tender looks that she doesn't notice, such as these, gives us some hope.
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| "Sherlock" headcanon |
Couple: Neville and Luna
Book/TV show: The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Couple name: Luneville
Why I ship them: The two oddballs, the misfits, the ones who never really had friends before Hogwarts and the DA. They're both so sweet and kind and brave. They'd be perfect for each other.
Couple: Hazel and Augustus
Book/TV show: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
Couple name: None (because most of the TFIOS fans say that Hazel and Augustus are so great together, they don't need a name.
Why I ship them: These two are smart, sarcastic, funny, and adorable together. Gus was the first person to get Hazel to do things since she was diagnosed. They even fangirl/fanboy(?) over books together. How cool is that?!
***SPOILERS FOR "Gilmore Girls"***
Couple: Luke and Lorelai
Book/TV show: "Gilmore Girls"
Couple name: Javajunkie (quite possibly the best couple name ever)
Why I ship them: This explanation could be kept to simply, "he makes the coffee, she drinks the coffee," and that would be enough. But I think part of the reason why these two are so freaking perfect for each other is because they're both extremely loyal and willing to drop everything they're doing to help the other. Luke kicked customers out of his diner and closed it in order to give her a ride to the hospital when her father collapsed. Lorelai worked at the diner for no pay so Luke could plan his Uncle Louie's funeral. Luke is like the father Rory never had, and Lorelai is usually able to get him to crack a smile, or at least wear a different baseball cap. And they both put up with each other's annoying quirks, which is probably one of the most important things in a relationship.
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| You can totally see it in the way he looks at her . . . and she's completely oblivious. |
***END SPOILERS***
What's your OTP?
