the lonely cool before dawn by irishmizzy

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Fandom Category: The Vampire Diaries
Pairing: Elena Gilbert/Stefan Salvatore
Fic Title: the lonely cool before dawn
Author: irishmizzy
Link: http://irishmizzy.livejournal.com/211024.html
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13
Genre: Drama
WIP?: No

Why This Must Be Read: If you've ever wondered what Stefan and Elena taking a road trip that's more like being on the lam would be like, then you should read this fic. It's perfectly them in an established, supportive kind of way, plus, Elena gets vampire hunting lessons. And there's sex. And line dancing. And many other things, which is why you should read it immediately.

Can't Stay This Way For Long by stainofmylove

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Fandom Category: The Vampire Diaries
Pairing: Caroline Forbes/Tyler Lockwood
Fic Title: Can't Stay This Way For Long
Author: stainofmylove
Link: http://girljustdied.livejournal.com/49906.html
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13
Genre: Romance
WIP?: No.
Special Rec: 18 of 21

Why This Must Be Read: This fic really shows how good these two characters would be together (as well as having a great, zippy Caroline voice. Caroline would never have to hold back with Tyler and he'd think she was the hottest thing since sliced bread.