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alt title(s): UST
Unresolved sexual tension. It's the engine that makes television run.
Michael Weatherly, in an NCIS episode commentary

Two people are obviously attracted to each other, but some element of the story is keeping them apart. This tension is frequently referred to as UST in fandom, where it is pronounced "oost" or Yu-Ess-Tee. Also known as "Long Unresolved Sexual Tension".

See Will They Or Won't They. UST is also a cousin of Just Friends. Moment Killer is a staple of a UST relationship. See Shipping Bed Death or Strangled By The Red String for when UST is resolved badly. My Sensors Indicate You Want To Tap That is a funny way to lampshade UST. Compare But I Would Really Enjoy It.


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