A/N: Hey! :) So yeah… this is my first fanfiction. EVER. I'm so excited. Haha. I have been reading fanfiction for years now, but it is only now that I have mustered enough courage to actually write one. So I am apologizing in advance for rookie mistakes that I will probably make. Haha. Hmm… This really is AU. I haven't been really creative of thinking a small town or where, so I just chose Pennsylvania. Milford, Pennsylvania to be specific. I have been there twice, and it's very beautiful. Small town, Victorian houses, friendly people; it's almost impossible to think that it's only 71 miles away from NYC. It's very peaceful and the place is just beautiful; if it may help you, I will post the link to their official website at the end of this chapter. If you have any problems with the place, or if you have any suggestions for a place, feel free to tell me by reviewing. I hope you enjoy this one, and your reviews will be lovely. :D ENJOY!
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"Yeah they could see it all comin'
But her daddy never dreamed
She'd grow up that fast, you know what I mean
The way a girls gets when she turns seventeen, kinda crazy"
Blair Waldorf smiled softly as she listened to her father recite words from the bible, continuing his Sunday sermon. She glanced at the bible on her lap and quietly read the same verse her father was on; after done with the sermon, her father told the people about the annual charity event to be held next Saturday and that the mass would start an hour earlier than usual on Wednesday.
She heard the church doors open, and she turned her head around, curious as to who entered; making her brown, luscious locks fling around her. Blair felt her breath get caught in her throat. There was a boy standing at the doorway, and he undeniably looked breathtaking. He has sleek, dark brown hair-it was almost black. It was ruffled, but it seemed that it was meant to be that way. She really couldn't see the color of his eyes, but she was guessing it was also dark. He has a chiseled face and sharp jawline. 'His face looks like it belongs to a Greek God.' He was wearing red jeans, with a white shirt and a black leather jacket. She saw him waved at someone before he walked over towards a family at the farther back rows. He sat beside them, and a woman who looks strikingly like him handed him a bible before giving him a look.
Blair was about to turn her head around when his eyes drifted off to her and their eyes locked, brown to onyx; she offered him a small smile, while he smirked in return. She gave him a small scowl and turned her head around as the choir started singing behind the wooden podium.
She smiled softly as she played with the hem of her red dress. She paired with a black cardigan and on her feet were black ballet flats. She softly hummed with the song the choir was singing. For some reason, that boy's face was etched in her mind. Maybe because he is absolutely gorgeous.
Or maybe it was because she had never seen him before. 'I would surely remember someone with a face like his' She knew everyone in the small town of Milford, Pennsylvania. She was the preacher's daughter, so almost everyone knew her. She was a sweet girl who grew up in this town with the other kids her age. It was rare when other people move here in Milford; but if they did, she knew them too. But she didn't know him; she had never even met his family before… maybe they just moved here?
"Thank You, and God Bless you all." Harold Waldorf finished his speech before the whole church clapped. She also clapped, while her mother, Eleanor, who was sitting beside her also did.
Harold smiled at the people of the church as the choir finished their song. The people clapped again, before they started getting out of their seats.
"You did great, daddy." Blair said as Harold walked up to them. He hugged her softly before pulling away.
"Thank you, darling." Harold replied.
"You're welcome, daddy." She said. Harold smiled at her before turning around and starting a conversation with her mother.
Blair grabbed her bible and put it inside her purse, before turning towards Eric Van der Woodsen. Eric was her best friend's, Serena, brother.
"Do you know who they are?" she asked Eric, while gesturing to the family that the boy she saw awhile ago was talking to.
"Yeah. Those are the Bass'… they moved in here a few days ago." Eric said while shrugging.
Blair looked at him confused; why didn't she know them?
"I didn't even know they were here…" she trailed off.
Eric rolled her eyes at her "Blair…"
"What? I just want to know everyone!" Blair said defensively, crossing her arms at her chest.
Eric smiled before shaking his head "Then go introduce yourself."
Blair smiled before grabbing Eric's wrist and walked up to them.
"B, I said you, not me." Eric said looking over at her.
"Can't do anything about it now, huh?" Blair said innocently as she tightened her grip around Eric's wrist.
Eric just laughed as they walked up to the family.
"Hi." Blair said, smiling at them before she let go of Eric's wrist.
She saw the boy from earlier smirked at her again, but instead of scowling, she just smiled back in return. She then turned her attention back to the older woman and older man.
"Hi, I'm Blair Waldorf. I heard you just moved here, so I thought I'd go and introduce myself." she said sweetly. She then shook both of their hands.
"Hello, dear… I'm Misty Bass." The woman, now known as Misty, said.
"My name is Bart. Your father gave a wonderful speech." The older man said stiffly. Blair looked up to him, and she forced herself not to show fear in her eyes. The man had icy blue eyes, and he seemed cold.
"Thank you, I'll tell him you said so." She finally answered back, hoping her voice didn't quiver.
"This is Eric, by the way." She introduced. Eric shook his hand.
"It's nice to meet you." He told Eric as they shook hands. But he didn't sound sincere. It seemed as if he only said that for formalities.
"It's nice to meet you too, sir." Eric said, while sparing me a look.
"This is our son; Charles. And this is Nathaniel Archibald and Carter Baizen; they're close family friends and they'd be staying with us for awhile." Misty said as she gestured to three boys standing beside her.
Blair smiled and now knew that the boy smirking at her is named Charles. Nathaniel, the one standing beside Charles has emerald green eyes and sandy blonde hair with golden highlights. He was tan, and he looked like an A&F model. The one standing beside Nate, Carter, has brown hair and blue eyes. It dawned on Blair that all three boys are very good-looking.
"Hey, it's nice to meet you all." Blair said smiling.
"Oh believe me, the pleasure is all mine." Charles said before winking at her.
Blair's eyes widened and both boys hit him in his shoulders.
Blair laughed softly at the display "Well, I have to go… I'm organizing the charity event this Saturday, and I have to make sure everything's ready. Bye!" Blair said happily, as she and Eric smiled at them before they walked away. "They were all so nice!" she said as they both walked out of the church.
"Except that Charles guy was ripping your clothes off with his eyes." Eric said protectively before shuddering.
Blair gasped "Eric! Do not say things like that."
Eric just raised his eyebrows at her as they walked out the church.
"Eric! There you are" a familiar voice cried out.
Serena, Blair's best friend, walked up to them slightly out of breath "Mom's been looking for you forever." She said, looking at Eric "She's by the patio" Serena said as she ushered her little brother forward.
"Hey, B!" Serena greeted her happily, while she hugged her. Blair hugged her back "Dan told me he was sorry he couldn't come today; he wasn't feeling too well." She said. She was of course talking about Dan Humphrey, Serena's boyfriend for 6 months. Blair just shrugged in return, she really didn't like Dan. But of course she doesn't want to hurt Serena's feelings, so she just keeps quiet.
With her long, blonde hair, cerulean blue eyes and statuesque beauty, it's easy to tell why Serena Van der Woodsen is the most beautiful girl in all of Wilford. All the boys at their school fall head over heels in love with her, so Blair can't comprehend why of all people, Serena would end up with Dan.
"Excuse me?" a voice from behind them said. Blair and Serena turned around.
Blair felt her breath get caught in her throat again when she saw Charles standing there, looking at her with an intense gaze.
"Hi, Charles." Blair said smiling at him, letting out her deep breath nonchalantly.
This was the first time she really looked into his eyes; like him, it was also gorgeous. It was almost onyx, and the intensity in his gaze made chills run down Blair's spine.
Charles just smirked and shook his head, "Please. Only my parents have the decency to call me Charles. Call me Chuck." His velvet voice drawled softly. For some unknown reason, a blush appeared on Blair's face.
She smiled, hoping he didn't notice that she was blushing "Hi, Chuck. Can I help you with anything?" she asked.
"Actually, yes." Chuck answered, nodding his head "Since I'm new here and everything, I was wondering if you need any help organizing the charity event this Saturday? Your dad said it would only be you… and I figured you might get stress out." Chuck said while shrugging his shoulders and smiling at her.
Blair looked over at Serena "You can't do it this week end, right?" she asked.
Serena shook her head "Sorry, B. Dan's taking me to this art exhibit." She explained, looking down guiltily.
Blair nodded and smiled before turning back to Chuck "Sure, I guess."
Chuck smiled at her "Alright then. Where would I pick you up?" he asked.
"No need to pick me up. Let's just meet at Palm Lake. Do you know where that is?" Blair asked.
Chuck nodded "Yeah. I passed it on my way here."
"Good. Then I'll meet you there by noon." She said.
He smiled before nodding his head "Sounds good. Bye, Blair."
"Bye, Chuck… and thanks a lot for helping." She said softly.
"You're welcome." Chuck said, and with that he walked away.
Serena turned to Blair and offered her a giddy smile "He's gorgeous!"
Blair raised one of her eyebrows at her "What will Dan think when he finds out your thinking about other guys like that? Besides, I don't need a guy in my life right now." Blair said.
Serena just laughed as they walked over to Eleanor and Harold.
"Just be sure to always be on guard, B. He is hot, but he also seemed dangerous to me." Serena said to Blair, suddenly turning protective over her best friend.
A/N: There you go! 1st chapter is done. Yay! Haha. Basically, this is just the introduction chapter. So I'm sorry if you found this burning. I am also finish with the second chapter, so if I receive enough reviews to boost my confidence, I will post it in 3 days max. :D Okay, so future spoiler: No matter how nice Chuck may look or act, he's a jerk. That's all I have to say. ;) It will all seem clear as the story progresses. BTW, this fic is inspired by 'God Love Her'. Now, as I have mentioned, I wasn't really creative in thinking about a small town fit for this story. So I just settled on Milford, Pennsylvania. It's a place I have already been to, and it just looks beautiful. Victorian houses, friendly people, peace, quiet, you know, all that stuff. Its just 71 miles away from New York. If you do have any suggestions for another place you'd like, feel free to tell me. :D I'm also sorry for these very long author notes. I hope you enjoyed this. REVIEW! (:
Here's the link to the official website of Wilford, Pennsylvania:
http :/ www . milfordpa . us / Milford Website /Home . html (just remove the spaces)