mystic falls | people will say we're in love

[recrudesce]

A fun fact about Mystic Falls, they celebrate everything - especially if it's even remotely historical. For Founder's Day, they set aside a week of events. The kickoff party has passed. It was lovely and it was at the Lockwood's like always. But, tonight, tonight is the Bachelorette Auction (amended by Mayor Carol Lockwood to be hip and have a twist of tradition. never one to color too outside the line, Miss Mystic Falls Caroline Forbes endorsed it - so everyone did). The bachelor auction is held inside the world famous Grill.

During the day, the town readies for Founder's Day as they build floats, stages and put up stands. There's even a half day off school and a cookout. The usuals: hot dogs, hamburgers, any condiment you'd like and lemonade better than your relative could make. Live music. Lively fun. Enjoy the festivities.

In the Grill there's a buffet of fried goodness and for those of age (or who can compel people things) it's happy hour. (Carol Lockwood likes her booze)

Each woman steps up to microphone and says something about themselves while bachelors throw out bids.

After, everyone splits off back into the town square for music and the winners get what could be called a date.

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[kiss_evilgoodbye]

She doesn't really think she has a choice. She doesn't want to do this and that's clear on her face, but at the same time, she thinks it would be bad form to try and back out.

She hates this already.

"Maybe I can get him to cut it short."

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He can't believe she's going to date another vampire.

"I don't like him," he says, stating the most obvious. He's not fuming but he's not happy and he's definitely restraining at least a balled up fist.

[kiss_evilgoodbye]

"I don't like him either." But it'd probably be bad form to reject a date in front of the entire town. She'd do it later, quietly, when no one else is around. "But I don't really have much of a choice right now."

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"Why are you obligated? Let's just go back to the bed and breakfast. Ignore him." Damon could pay for what he wanted without actually getting it. It'd serve him right.

[kiss_evilgoodbye]

"Oh, so I should just tell a prominent member of the town that I won't go on a date with him when I put myself in the contest in the first place?" (Sort of. Well, technically she was bullied, but what can you do.)

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"You can cut it short?" Because if that's their only alternative, he wants that one. He wants to make sure it ends quickly. Not in a possessive way, mind you. But, it's Damon.

[kiss_evilgoodbye]

She takes a step closer to him, leaning into his arms a bit. "I can absolutely cut it short."

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His hands come up to her sides.

"Look, I'm not trying to be your jealous boyfriend. Honestly, if it were anybody else." He half shrugs, leaning his head in. "OK. If you can. I'm gonna keep Dawn company. I saw a few high schoolers leering. Did you buy her that dress?"

[kiss_evilgoodbye]

"Don't get me started on the dress," she says with a sigh, before leaning in to kiss him again. "I love you." Just, you know. In case she and Damon kill each other.

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"I love you, too. Better not... keep him waiting too long." He looks past Buffy. "The mayor really doesn't like you..."

[kiss_evilgoodbye]

She sighs. "No she does not. Probably because she's super close with Damon." She makes a face. Why do the mayors always have to side with the supernatural?