9 Thirst-Inducing Photos of Ian Somerhalder for Your Viewing Pleasure

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There are three things in the world of TV that we are certain of: Ross and Rachel were on a break!, Olivia Pope always has it handled, and Ian Somerhalder is the reason The Vampire Diaries has stayed on air for eight seasons.

Sure, Paul Wesley is hot as hell and Nina Dobrev has quite the following, but let’s be honest: The real reason we tune in every week is for a glimpse of Somerhalder’s sexy smile and sculpted abdomen.

So instead of binge-watching TVD, get your Ian fix here with nine photos sure to make you thirsty. You’re welcome.

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He perfected his brooding gaze at a young age.

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Those knitted brows draw all of our attention to his baby blues.

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You know, when we're not staring at his abs.

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Or his arms.

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But really we're hung up on those abs.

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Like a fine wine, he gets better with age.

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And he looks on fire in a suit.

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He can even make a fedora look good.

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Ian, please never change.

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9 Thirst-Inducing Photos of Ian Somerhalder for Your Viewing Pleasure

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He perfected his brooding gaze at a young age.

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Those knitted brows draw all of our attention to his baby blues.

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You know, when we're not staring at his abs.

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