From the magical to the historical, the U.S.S. Romance bracket has it all! These OTPs will take us everywhere from Stars Hollow to Prince Edward Island -- but which OTPs will y'all take to the next round?
First, let's take a look at the full bracket:
Ready, set, swoon!
(1) Hermione/Ron (Harry Potter) vs. (16) Kelly/Brandon (Beverly Hills, 90210)
Even if neither JKR or Rupert Grint believe in Hermione and Ron, US SHIPPERS DO. (Also: THANK YOU FOR NOT BREAKING OUR HEARTS, EMMA.) I only caught the latter, post-teen years of Kelly and Brandon -- which apparently involves "getting shot in a drive-by shooting, amnesia and the rekindling the more physical side of their relationship" that I've since forgotten -- but the only thing I remember is I Choose Me. Although me? I choose Hermione and Ron.
(8) Tara/Willow (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) vs. (9) Rory/Logan (Gilmore Girls)
Both of these college relationships looked destined for forever... until they weren't. Will it be the powerful witches or the ace reporters who take this round?
(5) Haley/Nathan (One Tree Hill) vs. (12) Maria/Michael (Roswell)
High school sweethearts Haley and Nathan have survived teen marriage, teen pregnancy, and Nanny Carrie -- all while the two pursue their respective implausible music and NBA careers. On the other hand, Maria and Michael's smoking hot chemistry can conquer both interspecies angst and terrible hairstyle choices. But which couple will conquer this poll?
(4) Anne/Gilbert (Anne of Green Gables) vs. (13) Matt/Julie (Friday Night Lights)
Confession: I've actually never seen any of the Anne of Green Gables movies. (I know! Bad Canadian, etc.) But based on the outpouring of love for them and the swoonworthy GIFs that they've produced, I'll have to forsake Texas Forever in favour of Canada's most iconic couple (#sorrynotsorry, Chavril). Besides, any emotional investment I have in Matt and Julie is more motivated by wanting Matt Saracen to be happy, rather than any rooting interest in the actual couple.
(6) Hanna/Caleb (Pretty Little Liars) vs. (11) Veronica/Piz (Veronica Mars)
Hanna and Caleb were the lone example of a healthy relationship in Rosewood before I stopped watching, while Veronica and Piz always felt like the show (and, later, movie) was biding its time before the inevitable reunion of LoVe. I might be Team LoVe, but I'm also Team Piz Deserves Better. But do Veronica and Piz deserve to advance over Hanna and Caleb?
(3) Blair/Chuck (Gossip Girl) vs. (14) Tara/Christian (Dance Academy)
Ohhh, Blair and Chuck. Their undeniable chemistry made me ship them so hard at the beginning... andddd then my opinion of them turned unfavourable. Tara and Christian could be tumultuous, too, but in a much more low-key way and with DANCING. I suspect I won't be happy with the outcome of this poll, but we can't always get what we want -- unless you're a wealthy and charming sociopath, of course.
(7) Stiles/Lydia (Teen Wolf) vs. (10) Joey/Dawson (Dawson's Creek)
I've never watched Teen Wolf, but I'm in favour of Dylan O'Brien sticking around in my bracket for another week (and also Joey/Pacey). Will Stiles and Lydia bring about the Dawson Cry Face?
(2) Rory/Jess (Gilmore Girls) vs. (15) Claire/Bender (The Breakfast Club)
It's the battle of the good girl and the denim-clad bad boy couples! Fist-pump worthy as Claire and Bender might be, will they be any match for Rory Gilmore and Hottest Flirtation But Terrible Boyfriend Jess Mariano?
Polls close this Saturday at midnight Central, with results posted on Sunday. So which couples are you pulling for? Let us know in the comments below!