A couple who have drifted apart for various reasons (not necessary Star-Crossed Lovers), only to discover they still have feelings for each other when they get together a lot later. The key part of this trope is that the feelings (even if one-sided) persist after their reunion. Subtropes include New Old Flame (the old flame minus any sort of foreshadowing) and Old Flame Fizzle (the old flame minus the "flame" part). Contrast Working with the Ex, wherein no romantic feelings remain long before the reunion. Examples of Old Flame include:
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