I will never get enough of fake dating AU’s that remain platonic the whole way through.
Friends having fun trying to outdo each other with the cheesiest flirts and talking the other’s family into showing their baby pictures. Laughing as they hold up their food for the other to taste, fixing the other’s hair or adjusting their clothing, leaning into their personal space and faking none of it bc their friendship has always been affectionate.
They're lying about the relationship because they're only allowed to bring their datemates to outings and visits during the holidays. Rather than another year of fighting about it with their family, they smile at the other and call it a secret mission; being undercover as a couple. Because screw what everyone else says; their love being platonic doesn't make it any less strong or valid, and it's they're not gonna let others keep them from spending the season with the people who mean the most to them.