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MISS MYSTIC FALLS, A competitive beauty pageant to see who would be the most beautiful face of Mystic Falls. It was meant to be for the founding families, but Mrs. Lockwood insisted Anna go as one of the contestants. She couldn't exactly say no, her mother had and her had a discussion. She couldn't make her look bad.
Anna and Caroline were strolling down the Mystic Mall, looking for formal dresses together. Caroline heavily sighed, Anna turning her way with her eyebrows raised.
"A penny for your thoughts?" Caroline shook her head as she stared at the dress she held in front of her.
"It's nothing." Anna tilted her head while her expression laid flat. "Okay, not really nothing. I wanna win this. Really, really badly, but I can't. Not when you and Elena are going against me." Anna's previously tilted head was now straight and her expression now shined with bewilderment.
"Caroline Alexandra Forbes. One, we never said we were against you, we want you to win. And two, don't ever doubt yourself because of your looks. You're beautiful, you're dedicated, and you're a perfectionist. You're definitely going to win." Caroline only smiled at the scolding. She turned to the rack behind her until she fished out a long dark red dress.
"You need this. I know we're running against each other, but I'm rooting for you red." Anna accepted the ruby dress with furrowed brows and a smile. Turning to the clothing rack behind her, and fished for a dress she found a while before. Turning back to face the blonde, she smiled and handed her an emerald colored dress.
"Right back at you, blondie."
THE LOCKWOOD MANSION STILL never failed to amaze Anna. It looked more modern than any of the other founding family houses, but there were pieces of Mystic Falls history hung up on the walls. The party had already started while the contestants were told to get ready for the big dance. Anna didn't have a date, which was one of the reasons why she didn't want to go in the first place. Stefan was Elena's date and currently no where to be found.
Anna walked around in an off—shoulder, wine red dress that was figure hugging at the top. The skirt of the dress was the same color and flowed down her legs freely, covering all of her legs and feet.
She traversed around the house, stopping at the railing and watching the large crowd converse. She enjoyed being alone for a little bit, the silence calming her but the whispers still evident. That was until she heard a gasp from behind her. Anna turned around before immediately being embraced by a well—dressed Caroline.
The bubbly blonde showered the red head with compliments, all to which she responded with thank you's and flattery.
"Have you seen Stefan?" Caroline shook her head, now wearing a concerned expression after seeing the worry on Anna's. The ginger sighed, and looked around while Caroline raised her quintessential brows.
