The Romantic Evolution of Stefan and Caroline's Relationship
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It's no secret that Caroline and Stefan — aka Steroline — make one heck of a pair. The Vampire Diaries' couple is finally married, but their romance has been a long time coming. They started off as friends, and eventually their friendship blossomed into an epic love story. While the fate of all our favorite characters is still up in the air for the series finale, we are holding out hope that these two will make it through. Here are all the reasons Steroline is the gift that TVD just keeps on giving.
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All That Friendly Fun
These two knew how to be friends long before they even considered how to be in love.
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Those Smiles
Can you even imagine a world in which these two don't belong together? Those grins say about all there is to say.
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We Knew It Before They Did
They're the last two people to come around to it, but now that they have . . . look out world.
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Longing Looks
These two take pining to a whole new level. Even when they are together, the dreamy longing is pretty thick.
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They Don't Put Up With Each Other's Crap
Stefan is not afraid to tease Caroline about her neuroses, and Caroline isn't above calling Stefan out for excessive broodiness.
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Effortless Intimacy
Can you even stand it? That simple gesture of sweeping her hair off her face is all the evidence you need that these two are soul mates.
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Eye Sex
These two can get down with each other without ever even touching. You can practically see the laser beams of lust between them.
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Unspoken Understanding
Even when they aren't saying words out loud, Caroline and Stefan just know how the other is feeling.
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Shared Guilt
Together Caroline and Stefan are the collective conscience of their little clique, so it makes sense that they can understand each others' tortured souls better than anyone else.
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Implicit Trust
Through all the supernatural shenanigans, they've always been able to count on each other. Steroline for life.
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Reassurance
No matter what their relationship status is, Steroline can always count on each other to make things feel right with the world.
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They've Seen Each Other at Their Worst
It doesn't get more real than talking someone down from a bloodlust, but these two have done it for each other countless times. And will probably have to do it many more times.
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See?
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This. All of This
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Whimsy
They aren't afraid to look silly in front each other — the ultimate sign that you're with "the one."
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Empathy
Take at look at that sad look on Stefan's face. He's sad that she's sad — the most romantic thing in the whole world.
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An Easy Rhythm
It's hard to find somebody who fits into your life seamlessly, but Steroline has found a natural cadence that shows they need each other.
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Excitement
When anybody in the world makes you this excited, hold on to them and never let them go. And don't make them wait for you. Looking at you, Caroline!
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