Liked your post! You seem like a very fun person with a lot of energy invested in this rp, but I digress.
I can use discord if it's easier for you, it's easy for me as well. I'm ok with delayed commenting and I can keep up with your posting (though I may not be able to get to that 10 paragraph novella, damn man you must be excited). I'll do my best to be honest if I am uneasy or don't like something, but a roleplay about a relationship requires that give and take and I'll probably just deal with it in things that aren't so bad. You'll never have to know unless it jeopardizes the roleplay for me.
Now then, for the setting and topics: I am so glad we are on the same page! I struggle to make drama but if you can create this web of it around us, I'm ok with getting woven in. I could do with the rivals if it's what you want, but I'd prefer that it melts away into genuine appreciation at some point. The forbidden is something I am embarrassed to say I get gushy over: hushed moans and whispered reminders of their tense yet wonderful arrangement makes it so exciting and fun to me. Perhaps that's where the drama comes in? I'd be alright, even excited for, a college roleplay; I could do high school too but frankly, it feels that little bit more juvenile that it makes me scared. I don't want a freshman seeing me splayed out like a greek nymph. As for other genres: I am a slut for sci-fi, In particular, Cyberpunk or space operas, and for a fantasy: I'm really into sword and sorcery (Conan was my first character crush, don't judge me).
I am up for any concoction of genders, I'm still poking and prodding my curiosity in that aspect of life, so go nuts with what you chose for that as well!
If you're interested at all, I'll leave my discord: Daddy Widelegs#4807 It's a silly name, but I can change it if it ruins your enjoyment. of the rp