Plot-line Musings.

I've decided that I'm a sucker for the classic Pride and Prejudice plot line. I like the characters to both be guarded, have walls, and be "unlocked" by the other.
I may be thinking too much, but does anyone know what I'm talking about? Examples:

Elizabeth & Darcy in P&P.
Scarlett & Rhett in GWtW.
Han Solo & Princess Leia in Star Wars.
Spike & Buffy in BtVS.

I can't think of anymore, but I know there are others.

Guy meets girl.
Guy and girl annoy each other.
Guy and girl are reluctantly thrown together for some reason or circumstance.
Guy and girl have some kind of social/economic barrier between them.
Guy and girl continue to annoy each other.
Guy and girl are attracted to each other anyway.
Guy and girl end up falling madly in love with one another.
Guy and girl live happily ever after.

I've read massive amounts of romance novels over the years, and it never fails. The above is the basic formula that always hooks me through the gills.
I like the the guy and the girl to have some kind of social barrier between them, that over time dissolves in the face of attraction, admiration, respect, and love. If they tumble into bed too quick or get all mushy too soon, it just ruins it for me. I like the suspense of the sparring and angst, that is what makes it fun!
That is what grabbed me about Spuffy too. They should be enemies at best, yet they are hopelessly attracted to one another even as they want to dislike each other.
Hence, my complete and total obessesion with rikki_oko's WIP Indigo Overture. If you aren't following this WIP, and you like stories that begin in this way, get over there and read it.