11.   The air was heavy with humidity and rumors of a budding romance between the two stars.

12.   The main reason Josh takes up football is to get away from this budding romance.

13.   The play depicts the budding romance between two women, one white and one Asian, but never discusses race.

14.   Their budding romance, like DiMaggio and Marilyn, had been hard to conceal.

15.   Their budding romance depends on it.

16.   There also are hints of a budding romance between the anxious, suffering wife and the strong, silent benefactor.

17.   With Ross and Tech, it was more like a slowly budding romance.

18.   Dimwit that he is, Tom goes along with the seduction, jeopardizing his budding romance with Julie.

19.   Swapping chocolate bon bons and flirty smiles with Prince Andrew, Zulema sparked short-lived rumors of a budding romance.

20.   The neighbors follow the ups and downs of the budding romance, giving it a nudge when needed.