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.

Comments

[vampireboulevard]

"If that's the outcome you're surprised at, we need to reevaluate our friendship." Caroline teases with a smirk, before glancing back to the crowd. "Yeah, this has been ... interesting, to say the least." Caroline isn't entirely sure what to make of the whole Damon thing, but it's ... something.

[unbalancer]

"That should be out town slogan. Or, maybe the slogan that goes with town events. 'This has been interesting, to say the least.' Plus costumes." She smirks. "Leave it to Damon to make the head-scratching decision. In what world will that date end well?"

[vampireboulevard]

"None of them." Caroline nods in agreement. "Though hey, if he pisses her off enough, maybe she'll slay him!" A girl can hope! Even if she isn't hoping all that hard, because she knows what it would do to Stefan and Elena.

[unbalancer]

"I think it's better for all involved if everyone just plays nice." Easier said than done. "So, what has Tyler planned?" A little nudging at how un-plan Tyler Lockwood can be.

[vampireboulevard]

He is very un-plan, but Caroline tries not to hold it against him. "I have no idea. And it's probably for the best or I may have taken over by now." Not that she doesn't love him but when it comes to a date, you take the time to plan it properly.

[unbalancer]

"You? Take something over?" Pfft.

[vampireboulevard]

Caroline holds up a hand as she speaks. "I know, I know, I can be a bit of a control freak, but I'm trying to play by the rules this time." And hope against all hope that Tyler does it right.

[unbalancer]

"Well, I admire the restraint." And at least she has a date but Bonnie will not be saying that out loud. "I think we should have a girls night."

[vampireboulevard]

Caroline perks up a bit at that. "Yes! Agreed. You me and Elena."

[unbalancer]

"This weekend. No boys. No talk of boys. Just romantic comedies. And chocolate."

[vampireboulevard]

"We can do it at my house." That way they can avoid all possible boy contamination. "I'll ask my mom about it tonight."

[unbalancer]

"Done," she eagerly replies, her mouth widening into a grin. "We really need this."

[vampireboulevard]

"We do. It feels like it's been forever." Which means they are long overdue for some one-on-one girl time so they can sort out all their drama. She's sure that everyone would feel better after it was over.

[unbalancer]

"Too long." She nods. "OK. I'll tell Elena? You tell your mom." Because she shouldn't say no. "Since girls night isn't tonight, I absolve you of friend time. Go. Find Tyler."

[vampireboulevard]

Caroline nods with a grin, before giving Bonnie's hand a squeeze as she heads off. "See you later!"