It seems that Nina Dobrev and Austin Stowell's relationship is in full bloom. They may have been mum about the dating speculations at first, but with the couple appearing in various events together lately, it may be safe to say that the two have decided to publicize their status.

One of these events was the Los Angeles screening of Nina's new series, "The Final Girls," on June 16, according to Hollywood Life where the actress brought along Austin Stowell.

"He called Nina 'babe,' and gently put an arm around her waist," an eyewitness reportedly told Us Weekly.

According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, Nina Dobrev and Austin Stowell are getting huge support from the fans of "The Vampire Diaries" who are happy to see the former TVD leading lady moving on from her past relationship with Ian Somerhalder.

Speaking of Ian Somerhalder, there are rumors that his wife Nikki Reed is purportedly not thrilled that they now have to share the spotlight with Nina Dobrev and Austin Stowell.

"Reed couldn't stop gloating about her marriage to Ian Somerhalder, and rubbing it in single Nina's face," Amanda Austin wrote in her article. "But now the joke is on Nikki because Nina has a new man in her life and everyone is noticing how happy the former Vampire Diaries actress is."

"Nikki Reed is not impressed that she and Ian now have to share the spotlight with another couple. Nikki was reportedly so unnerved by the fact that Nina Dobrev had moved on and was no longer sitting at home crying over her ex Ian that she unfollowed Nina from Ian's Twitter page!"

Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev's fan base are mostly those who have come to love them in "The Vampire Diaries." In short, they have the same market. This could be the reason behind the speculations that the two are competing for their fans' attention, especially now that they each have their own relationships.