Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-100.34.88.228-20170607185746/@comment-142.244.5.137-20180201162520

I think there are people who don't see the "romance" aspect of bellarke because they've always kept it subtle enough that there is reasonable doubt. However, there are so many of these moments, that are often used exclusively for romantic pairings, that it's just impossible to deny the fact that they are more than just platonic. They've consistently been shown to be each other's person since the second half of s1 and all the way through s4. The emotional stakes of their scenes together are always high and the emphasis on their relationship is the highest in the show.

All of their hug scenes show, one how intimate their relationship is, and two can be compared to other hugs between characters who are actually platonic. Other hugs on this show are quick embraces, while Bellamy and Clarke have extended scenes dedicated specifically to their hugs in which they burry their faces in each other and definitely spend more time hugging then you would a regular friend. There is not much platonic about hair holding and face touching either.

Also, the fact that they're friends does not negate the possibility of them becoming romantically involved. On the contrary, it means that their relationship is already strong and will continue to develop naturally. They did push down their instincts to sacrifice themselves and instead chose to live for each other, each knowing the other would only accept to live in order to keep them alive. (See 4x03)

To conclude, the reason they aren't together as of yet is because they are endgame and we still have a few seasons left.