Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford Dating: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Actress Breaks Up with Austin Stowell over Best Friend?

News about Nina Dobrev and Austin Stowell's breakup recently made rounds on the Internet. However, rumors are already rife that "The Vampire Diaries" actress has already moved on and is dating her best friend Chace Crawford.

Nina Dobrev and Chace Crawford are allegedly turning the heat up as both stars, who have been best friends for years, are already single and ready to mingle. According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, Dobrev and Crawford were spotted enjoying a night out together at the Villa Lounge Bar in West Hollywood.

While some people may say that their date can be likened to a friend comforting one after a break up, eyewitnesses claimed to have spotted the two getting intimate with each other. Both Crawford and Dobrev allegedly could not keep their hands to themselves all night.

Crawford has always "had a thing" for Dobrev and they both celebrated Thanksgiving with each other's families, but the 27-year-old actress only saw him as nothing more than a friend. Perhaps her recent break up has made her realize that the "Gossip Girl" actor has always been there for her through it all.

This news, however, has raised quite a lot of eyebrows, as it hasn't been long since Dobrev broke up with her boyfriend of seven months, Austin Stowell. According to E! News, Dobrev and Stowell broke up because of their hectic schedules.

"It started to get hard with both of their schedules. They remain on good terms," an insider told the publication.

According to the outlet, breakup rumors between Dobrev and Stowell began after "The Final Girls" actress attended the Super Bowl 50 without Stowell. Dobrev also celebrated Valentine's Day without Stowell and instead, spent the day with her friends.

Dobrev and Stowell were first spotted together after sharing a kiss at The Improv in West Hollywood in June 2015. The former couple also seemed like they were going strong when they were spotted having fun at Dobrev's birthday party last month.