two female characters: share a deep and loving friendship, kiss, flirt, die/fight for each other.
fandom: yeah but shouldn’t jump to conclusions! you’re reading too much into it! why do people want to see lesbians everywhere jeez. their friendship is beautiful as it is.
two male characters: share the same room with other characters
fandom: OH MY GOD IT’S BEAUTIFUL LOOK AT HOW GAY THEY ARE THEY ARE SO IN LOVE LOOK AT THE WAY THEIR EYES MEET SO GAY