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Like a bachelor party for fictional, not-yet-dating couples. The narrative often drives the [[Star-Crossed Lovers]] into a relationship or fling juuuuuust before they finally hook up for good. Perhaps so they can sow wild oats or learn important lessons about their partner, or on the opposite end of the scale, who to trust with an unattended drinks. Sometimes these last minute hookups are used to get the other party to realize the error of their delays. Often, this is the very first relationship in a long time for the flinging party, since they've been so entrapped by the ongoing will-they-or-won't-they nonsense.

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== [[Literature]] ==

* Jacob and Bella in ''[[Twilight (novel)|Twilight]]'', just in time for Bella to decide that she really needs to be with Edward.

* This is pretty much the relationship between Alanna and Liam in ''[[Tortall Universe|Lioness Rampant]]'', since Alanna has decided to travel after breaking up with Prince Jonathan and she meets him on the road. They eventually realize that their goals are too different and split up amicably. Liam {{spoiler|soon dies defending the palace at Jonathan's coronation}}, and Alanna ends up with longtime friend George Cooper in the end.

 

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