#ffdateauction

[dcttiesue]

There was really no reason for Dottie Sue to stick around for the mixer after her date, however, she was itching to see if there were any basket dates who had returned together for drinks, as well as eyeing up all the people who considered themselves single - at least for the night. Throwing caution to the wind, Dottie Sue hopped up on the nearest stool, all too eager to read the ice-breaker question to whoever was sitting on the opposite side. “If you were to get a tattoo, or another, what would it say and what would the graphic be?” @frostfordstart​

[trcilertrxsh]

@blveargcnt​

“Y’know, I appreciate you stickin’ this out with me,” Babs calls to the other blonde so her voice can be heard over the downpour. Here they are, post thrift store shopping spree and scary movie viewing, dressed in their finest 80s fashions in the middle of the woods near Wharton Creek -- now becoming more drenched by the second as Bab’s sneakers sink into the mud with every step. 

Still, not the worst date she’s ever been on.

“Guess those campfire marshmallows won’t be happening, huh?” she laughs, turning to turn the light of the flashlight in Blue’s direction. "Wanna eat 'em plain?"

[austin-lockhart]

It was raining. Which ultimately threw a wrench is pick up bed movie date but he was actually pretty good at thinking on his toes and so the plan had come together. He grabbed an umbrella and found his date in the crowd. The writer who had come to town recently. He didn’t know much about her beyond that but this would be a good chance to get to know her.  “Hey! Maia right? You won basket #25, well I’m here to deliver. I’m Austin Lockhart, its real nice to meet ya ma’am.”  He said holding out his hand. “Now my original date has gotten a bit waterlogged but I got a back up plan, you’re not allergic to dogs by chance are ya?”

@maiakinsley​

[iridescentrps]

Ava had hoped that the rain would have let up in the hours since the baskets were announced, but as she strolled up to the designated meeting spot near Tombigbee Riverbank, the weather seemed reluctant to cooperate with her. The first year she ever got to participate in the basket auction, and her planned date already had a few hitches. Luckily, the few hours she had until dawn allowed her to make any necessary adjustments to her planned attire. 

Though it was still dark out, Ava noticed her partner for the morning as soon as he was near. “Hey there,” she greeted. She held out the spare sportspack, filled with most of the items from the basket, for Dean as he approached. “I figured we could ditch the sunscreen,” Ava commented, as drops of rain trickled down her hooded jacket. “The scrunchie, though? That’s non-negotiable. You’ll have to put that on before we start.”

@deanmatthews​

[southcrnsweets]

“Alright, so my date relies on darkness, and well, clear skies, which we have neither of.”  Magnolia did not in fact have a back up plan. “But we can head back to my place and hang out on the porch with wine, snacks, and a baked good?” Would that still be fun? Magnolia hoped it would be. “And the baked good coupon is redeemable at any time, no expiration.” // closed for @hazelrollins​

[morgan-callaway]

Standing by her basket, Morgan straightened out the dress Hazel had convinced her to wear. She’d let her cousin help her get all dolled up, figuring what could it hurt? She’d come around to the idea figuring a night out could be fun and while this was for charity, she herself could enjoy it to the fullest too. Wetting her lips she looked around after the names were called watching the different couples pair up, smiling as she saw @kylessullivan​ approach. She had been glad when his name was called, knowing it was someone she got along with at the very least, and someone she knew better to remove that awkward feeling. “Surprise.” She said, her arms falling open to her sides in a slight shrug. “I’ll be your date tonight.” 

[mckat]

@nashhgordon​​

When she'd heard the name of the person who had won her basket, Kat's first reaction was confusion. Who? Though when her eyes found the face of Nash Gordon, he was somewhat familiar. Chalking it down to having seen him at the Diner and around town, she weaved through the crowd, coming to a stop when she was infront of him.

“Hi,” she greeted, lifting the basket upwards in the slightest. “And congratulations, I guess. I'm also guessing you're at least a little bit on the messed up side to have bid on a basket with a ouija board, so this should be interestin'. I hope you're prepared to use it though.” She certainly intended to. It was the only common ground she and Sienna could find when her cousin insisted on her putting in a basket. “Kat, by the way.”

[rory-reilly]

“Well, this was meant to be outside, down by the riverbank. One of my favorite places in town, but.. s’rainin’ real’ hard outside, so my livin’ room will just have’ta do.” The twinkle lights were set up around the couch, and the blanket was laid out on the floor, with plenty of pillows. “I’ve got a whole lotta alcohol here, so you can just take the gift card to the Beverage Barn! You just gotta let me know what’cha wanna drink now. Oh and your pizza order! Gonna call for some delivery, if that’s alright?” He smiled, feeling weirdly nervous. “Oh! And we can definitely still use the speaker, but I’ve gotta real’ extensive record collection here, so if you prefer that, we can pick something to spin!”

@violetforsythe​