Author's Note: Dog Park AU. It's going to be cute and fluffy. Possibly angsty at points but fluff, no doubt! Carmilla meets a girl at the park, can her charm woo the stranger?

Carmilla Karnstein loved the park. Everyday she would stroll down, book in hand as she found the perfect spot to read her book. Today she'd chosen a bench overlooking the duck pond. The sun was shining yet Carmilla had found a place hidden in shade, a large tree sheltering her from view.

She'd been sat peacefully for at least ten minutes, that was until she felt the bench dip slightly. Sighing she pulled her book higher, refusing to lift her eyes as she spoke.

'What do you want?'

'First: put the book down and look at me. Second: quit being broody.'

Carmilla rolled her eyes but shut the book. Turning to look at them, with a slight smile. They grinned before starting to speak. Carmilla listened with little interest, moving to stroke the fur of the dog sitting between their feet. A grey and white speckled border collie, with the softest fur and sky blue eyes. His tail wagging slowly as Carmilla scratched behind his ear.

'I just saw the most beautiful girl, when I was walking your dog. You're welcome, by the way.'

'Whatever, he's practically your dog too. Where's this girl?'

Lafontaine pulled the brunette to the side, pointing through the gaps in the tree. Carmilla smirked but followed their finger, letting her eyes drift over to look at the image of two girls kneeling beside a German Shepherd. Carmilla smiled at the sight, shifting to get a better look. She could see what they meant, she was incredibly beautiful.

The girl in question had long light brown hair, that fell loosely over her shoulders. She wore a dark blue Doctor Who hoodie, paired with denim cut off shorts that fell just below her knees. She had on some blue converse that matched the snapback resting on top of her head. Carmilla raked her eyes over the girl's body, she was quite small, she would guess about 5"2 but she couldn't be sure. Despite her height the girl looked strong, Carmilla figured that she had to be, looking after a dog like that. Carmilla moved to return her gaze to the girl's face, looking up to see warm brown eyes looking back.

She quickly diverted her gaze, looking back after a minute and feeling relief when she saw that the girl's attention was to the friend sat beside her. What struck Carmilla most about this girl was her smile as she rubbed the German Shepherd's belly. It was such a beautiful smile, it wasn't perfect, her smile was crooked but it was also soft and very sweet. It made Carmilla nervous, she could feel her heart fluttering and then she scolded herself for using the word fluttering. Still she couldn't take her eyes off of the brunette, she was memorizing and her warmth was drawing Carmilla in.

...

After a sharp tap on the shoulder, Carmilla reluctantly looked away from this brunette beauty. Turning with narrowed eyes to glare at Lafontaine.

'What the hell?! Why did you hit me?'

'You were staring!'

'With good reason.'

'No way vamps, I saw her first! You know I have a thing, for redheads!'

Carmilla frowned, looking at them with a mixture of confusion and anger. She shook her head as she spoke.

'Stop calling me Vamps, you lackwit! She has brown hair.'

Carmilla turned, looking back at the brunette, she was definitely a brunette. This was when her eyes fell to the girl sat beside the brunette. This girl, did infact have curly ginger hair. The curly haired girl looked taller than the brunette, and she didn't share the same smile. Instead she looked tight lipped, still friendly but she wasn't as warm. Carmilla scoffed when she took in the grey turtle neck. Trust Lafontaine to like the girl who wore a turtle neck! Carmilla turned back to them with a smirk, before speaking.

'You can have her,'

She didn't miss the little fist pump they did, as she turned back to look at the girl. At that moment their eyes met and Carmilla couldn't help but smirk, as she watched the other girl's nose scrunch up. Their contact was broken when the girl turned her attention back to her dog. Carmilla watched as she offered her dog a sausage, smiling widely as the dog held out its paw.

Carmilla look down at her own dog, reaching into her pocket to retrieve a dog biscuit. This was when she noticed his absence. Jolting up, she turned to see Will sprinting in the direction she'd just been looking in. She grabbed her belongings before running after him, Lafontaine hot on her heels.

'Willllllll! Get back here!'

Carmilla sprinted faster, pushing through groups of people as she ran after his fleeting form. Her voice strained as she called his name, earning her several weird looks. She looked over her shoulder, to see Lafontaine a few feet behind. Normally, she'd have fell back and waited for them, but Will was too fast sometimes.

She smiled as she reached him, just in time to see him jumping on the same brunette that she'd just been staring at. The brunette shrieked, flapping her arms around as Will lunged at her. Carmilla watched in horror as Will knocked over the girl, causing the food in her hand to fall on the floor. Carmilla rushed over, grabbing Will's collar as she smiled apologetically at the girl.

'Crap. I'm so sorry. Oh god, are you okay?'

Her face relaxed when she heard a giggle eliciting from the brunette. Carmilla bit her lip as she watched the girl's face break out into a grin. Her laughter getting louder as she clutched her sides. Carmilla shifted awkwardly, one hand still grasping Will's collar. Seeing her discomfort, the girl stopped laughing to smile reassuringly up at the girl, before starting to stand up. Carmilla leant down, extending her hand for the brunette to take. The brunette grabbed her arm, letting Carmilla pull her up before dusting herself off. Carmilla regarded the girl with concern.

'Are you sure, that you're okay? I really should have kept him on a lead.'

'No, no don't worry about it. It's fine. He's a cutie, what's his name again?'

'He's not the only one.'

The brunette looked up in confusion, looking as Carmilla smirked seductively. Surely the girl wasn't flirting with her.

'Excuse me, what?'

'His name's Will, he normally behaves quite well. But, food sets him off.'

The brunette laughed, before bending down to look at Will properly. She looked up to stare at Carmilla, silently asking her for permission. Carmilla nodded, watching her face light up, reaching out to stroke Will's fur. Her smile widening when he started to lick her hand. Will had always been friendly, ever since he was a pup. Carmilla smiled fondly when he barked playfully, nuzzling his head into the brunette's hand.

She smiled, reaching to grab a sausage before kneeling up infront of Will. His tail wagged immediately and Carmilla barely contained her laughter when he made a quiet wining sound, looking at the small brunette expectantly. The girl got him to sit down, before throwing the sausage up in the air, as Will leapt up, gobbling the treat down in lightning speed.

...

After a few minutes, the brunette seemed to remember her own dog. Standing up, she made her way over to the German Shepherd, who was lying lazily in the grass. The girl gently stroked the dog, smiling when she closed her eyes once more. Will followed the girl, getting excited when he saw the other dog. Carmilla walked beside him, conscious of how giddy the border collie could get. This was when the brunette turned to look at her, speaking again.

'This,' she motioned towards the dog, her hands looking like jazz hands, as she continued. 'Is Danny. She's normally more sociable but we've been playing for hours, so I figured I'd let her sleep before heading back.'

'How old?'

'Danny's only 2, it feels like I've had her for ever!'

'I've had Willy boy since I was 16'

'Wow, so how old is he now?'

'I'm 24 now, so he's 8.'

''He's lively for a dog that old. He's adorable though, I've never seen eyes that bright.'

Carmilla nodded, people often commented on his eyes. She'd ran out of ways to say 'yes, I know' a while back.

...

She decided it was time to introduce herself properly, her smirk back in place as she extended her hand.

'The name's Carmilla.'

The girl actually laughed a little, causing Carmilla to frown. She didn't know her name was that funny. The girl took her hand, shaking it firmly as she introduced herself.

'Hey, I'm Laura.'

'Well, I'd love to buy you coffee. Consider it compensation, for disrupting your day. What do you say, Cutie?'

Laura shook her head, scrunching up her face. Carmilla smirked more, the little bunched up face was cute. Carmilla raised her eyebrow seductively at the brunette, waiting for her to respond. When she didn't, Carmilla tried again.

'I know this great coffee place, I'd even buy you a cupcake. Not that I need to, you're sweet enough.'

Carmilla grinned when Laura blushed a violent red. Still the girl shook her head and Carmilla's face fell slightly, when Laura started to speak. It only fell for a second, before it was quickly covered by her signature smirk.

'My answer is still no. I have Danny and I don't know you well enough, to go running off to get coffee.'

'We wouldn't have to run Cupcake. We could walk, or hop. We could skip, if you'd like.'

'What I'd like, is to walk my dog home.'

'Your wish is my command Cutie, which way is your house?'

'Ha! Nice try, goodbye Carmilla'

Laura laughs, throwing Carmilla one last smile before turning, as she slowly walk off with Danny. Carmilla stares at Laura's fleeting form, this was going to be fun she thought to herself.

Her smirk was still in place when Lafontaine rejoined her, a giant grin on their face.

'Why so happy, Lafonbrain?'

'She's perfect, her name is Lola Perry. She works at a bakery down the road.'

'Sounds riveting.'

'It really was. So, did you ask her out? I saw her blushing.'

'I asked her for coffee, but she said no.'

'That sucks. Plenty more girls out there.'

'Oh, I'm not giving up. We're bringing Will back tomorrow.'

'You have a plan, don't you?'

'I may have.'

She smirks, thinking about tomorrow and seeing Laura again. There it was again, the fluttering in her chest. Tomorrow would be the day. She fought the smile that was already forming on her lips. She needed to stop thinking about Laura, but Carmilla always dis love a challenge