I want them to get to know each other too, but I just don't want them to become boring. If you know what I mean. 

I think we would enjoy their story and interaction more if it was a bit more strained, action field and dark. 

It's here that I get more into liking the darker side of story telling. I get bored when things are going smoothly and happy and lovey dovey. I'm much more a fan of strained, dangerous, forbidden, ect.