i NEVER ship a couple bc it's endgame or has kisses on screen or whatever makes u guys gag. I ship things with interesting dynamics, where both characters are compelling. I need em to make me feel something and two characters looking at each other might do more for me than kisses
To improve at drawing, I think it's very important to have a love for what you do. Having a liking for a character always helps; drawing it over and over again is an incredible improvement. It's like your character will support you in improving and you will walk together.