Story: Abigail means father's joy
Author: Ana
Pairing: Chuck/Blair
Disclaimer: I don't own Gossip Girl.
Summary: And now when every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy. So there ought to be one fairy for every boy or girl. AU CB DS
My new story. I got the idea and just had to write it. I'm still obviously continuing 'You make me feel funny'. The similarities between them are that they're both Chuck/Blair, an AU stories and have a child involved. I promise this one is quite different and I'll hope you will enjoy it.
Btw if anyone's interested in Harry Potter stuff, I started a drabble fic *smiles*.
Please let me know what you think and if I should continue. Enjoy!
„The Princess shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know her. But, before the sun sets on her 16th birthday, she shall prick her finger, on the spindle of a spinning wheel – and die."
Sleeping Beauty, Disney movie from 1959
Every good fairytale starts with the words „Once upon a time…". She would say that her life since this one sunny summer day turned into one. So the proper way to start that tale would be:
Once upon a time, Blair walked through the door to the hospital with a smile. She was a twenty eight years old fashion designer and came here to see her best friend who just had a baby. To say she wasn't fond of her husband would be an understatement but seeing her new goddaughter was worth it.
She was already a godmother of their older son Michael. He was four when his parents decided to have a second baby. She was quite close with him as she didn't have any children herself.
Blair liked kids a lot and could see herself as a mother but in the far away future if anyone asks. She really enjoyed living alone in her big apartment not having to care what she does as no one was there to mind. The few boyfriends she had could at most spend the night.
She was an independent busy woman with no time for serious relationship. Her new summer line was once again a big success so she took two weeks off to help with the baby. Her blonde friend was going out of this place in few days.
She walked in the room and grinned at what she saw. There was Serena sitting on her hospital bed with a small pink bundle in her arms. Next to her was sitting her son. Michael Humphrey had dark hair like his father and his mother's blue eyes. His dad was now in the chair next to the bed looking at the little girl.
'Hello Humphreys.' She greeted and came closer to see the baby.
Kayla Humphrey was a splitting image of her mother with a bright blue eyes and a small tuft of blonde hair. She was sucking her thumb looking curiously around as far as her small eyes could reach.
'Say hi to your auntie.' Serena said in her babyish voice waving her daughter's small hand.
'Hi baby.' The brunette replied taking the girl in her arms. She slowly rocked her as she looked at the boy. 'Hi Mike.'
'Hi Aunty Blair.' He greeted her back, jumping on the floor and walking closer to her.
'You have a beautiful sister here.' She said bringing Kayla lower so he could see.
'Yeah, she's pretty. I'm going to be a big brother, you know?' Mike asked stroking his sibling's hair.
'Really? That's a big thing, you know.' She answered smiling at him.
'I know. But dad said I'll be a good brother.' He retorted seriously.
'I'm sure you will.' She said and handed the infant to Dan. 'I have to go S.'
'Already?' The blonde questioned disappointed. 'You said you're on the leave. Don't say you're too busy to spend some time with your favorite best friend.'
'You're my only best friend.' She chuckled. 'But no, I'm not too busy. I promised to take time off and I have next two weeks free to spend with you and this precious girl. It's just my mother who wanted to meet today but I assure you since tomorrow I'm all yours.'
'Ok. Have fun.' Serena said.
'Don't I always?' She replied sarcastically and after one more hug from Mike left the room, the smile she entered it with on her face.
Every fairytale has of course a Princess. At least it should have one. This being an example of a good story has its own.
So an eight years old girl with big hazel eyes walked down the corridor. She was hiding from the evil fairy that was following her. She quickly looked around and not noticing anyone ran to the couch in the hospital hall.
After sitting down she smoothed out her plain pink dress reaching her knees and ran a hand through her long blonde curls. After making sure she looked presentable, she turned to look at her friend who was sitting next to her.
'What do you think Aurora? Is it safe to stay here?' The young lady asked with a frown.
She wasn't so sure about it. Truth was she probably should go back to the castle. Her father was sure to get worried. He was just silly like that. Always worrying about her like she couldn't take care of herself alone. She shook her head; dad was like a child sometimes.
But she just couldn't go back now. The path was blocked and the wicked fairy could attack at every moment. She guessed she will wait here for the good ones to arrive. Flora promised to meet her if she ever has any trouble.
'We'll have to stay here, A. I told you it wasn't a good idea to go out.' She said with a disapproving tone.
They left the room to go and find some raspberries. Aurora loved them and really wanted some so she as a good friend decided to help her. That's why they were in this mess now.
'Maybe Fauna will have some, hmm?' She wondered talking about one of good fairies she had met a while ago.
The fairies were good friends of her since she came here first time. They were really helpful and nice. She loved to play with them when daddy was busy talking to the doctors or working on his laptop. Or like now when he was sleeping. She hoped he wouldn't be too mad that she left without telling.
She hummed quietly as she sat there observing the people coming in and out of the hospital. She liked to do it; you could imagine why they were here. Like this woman who entered now with short black hair and big belly. Maybe she was here for a check up on the baby? An ultrasound to find out the sex of the child?
She personally loved babies. They're so cute. She tried to convince her dad that she needed a baby brother or sister desperately but that was unfortunately one of these rare times when he refused her.
'Dad's not making any sense. A baby would be good for him; he would understand that I'm not a one anymore.' She sighed and rolled her eyes. 'But I'm afraid we'll need a mommy too. Nurse Sarah said that a mummy is necessary to have a kid.'
She stared around for a minute before looking back at her friend.
'I don't see anyone who would be good. Don't worry though I'm sure she's there somewhere.' She said convincingly.
'Yes, I know you're not completely talked into it yet but you know it's right, A. Daddy needs someone when we'll go away to search for Never Land.' The girl looked sad for a moment but quickly returned to her good mood.
She glanced at the other end of the hall and spotted someone.
'Look!' She whispered excited. 'There she is! She's perfect!'
She stood up as fast as her short legs allowed her to and pointed at the woman walking to the exit.
'We have to run fast!' Grabbing her friend's hand she rushed straight in the lady's direction. She needed to break another rule, one about not talking to strangers but it was so worth it.
'Wait!' She stopped in front of her, out of breath and flushed.
An important thing to remember when you write a fairytale is a Queen. Someone has to rule over the land obviously. Lucky for us there's a great candidate and you've already met her.
Blair started towards the door thinking about the lunch with her mother. She already hated it. It was always the same, two hours of 'good advices' which she left behind together with her darling mother. Still she supposed she should go as she hasn't seen her in three months.
She was by the door when a yelling stopped her. She turned around and came face to face with a gorgeous little girl. She panted looking tried form running.
'What's wrong honey?' She asked looking around for someone who could be her guardian.
'You can't leave now!' The child shouted quickly grabbing her hand.
'It's ok, sweetheart. Just tell what is going on. Are you here alone?' She questioned starting to worry. What a small kid was doing in the hospital hall all alone?
'No. I'm visiting with my dad.' The blonde replied quickly composing herself. She flattened down her curls and smiled charmingly. 'Could we have a tea together, please?'
Blair looked stunned for a moment. She has never met a child like this one for sure. In one minute a rather nervous girl transformed in a young lady, one that even her own mother would be proud of.
Her mother! She was supposed to meet her but she couldn't leave the girl alone here. Well, she guessed for once Eleanor Waldorf will have to see how it was when someone stood you up. Served her right after all the times she had waited for hours in the restaurants like an idiot.
'Sure.' She answered not really feeling so confident. She had no idea what to do and whoever the kid's father was he didn't seem to be around. If she is telling the truth of course. She could tell the girl wasn't an ordinary one.
'Amazing.' She smiled and pointed to the doors on the left. 'There's a cafeteria.'
Blair nodded and followed her. After a while they were sitting at the table in the corner sipping fruit teas. The blonde had a small bowl of raspberries she requested for her friend Aurora who turned out to be a Disney Princess doll.
'So, what are you doing here?' The girl asked putting accent on 'you'.
'Well, I'm here because my best friend Serena had a baby.' The brunette answered taking a sip.
'Oh, was it a girl or a boy?' She questioned excited by what she found out.
'A girl. Kayla, my goddaughter.' Blair replied with a small smile. 'But now, you tell me. What's your name?'
'I'm a Sleeping Beauty, of course.' She said pointing at her blonde curls. 'But you can call me Abigail.' She added grabbing few berries.
'Okay Abigail.' She started, fidgeting with a napkin. 'Where's your father?'
'He's in the room. One floor up, number 24.' She responded. 'But I don't have to go there yet. Daddy knows I'm here.'
Okay, so maybe she lied a little but that woman was it! Abby was sure about it. She looked perfect for her dad. Long brown curls, chocolate eyes. She was pretty like an angel. And she had to know more about her.
'If you say so.' The Waldorf said not convinced.
'Do you like babies?' Abby began her questioning putting her hands on the table and looking up at her with innocent eyes.
'Yes, of course. Who doesn't?' Blair shrugged, deciding to stay here for now. She could walk her to the nurse station at any moment anyway.
'Great. I love them too!' The blonde assured her smiling wider. 'Do you have any?' She asked and kept her fingers crossed, hoping she didn't. That would complicate everything.
'No, I don't. I have a godson, Mike. He's my friend's child too.'
'Serena? The one that has a baby girl?'
'Yes. He's four, how old are you?' Blair asked with each moment more curious about her new friend.
'Eight.' She admitted, hoping it was a good decision to tell the truth. Dad always said you shouldn't lie and she really tried not to but sometimes you just couldn't say something.
'You're a big girl then.' The brunette said knowing young people liked being treated like adults.
'Yes.' Abby flashed her big grin for understanding. 'But dad still thinks I'm a baby.'
'I guess all parents are like that with their children.' She told her smiling back.
'Do you have a boyfriend?' The girl continued her interrogation. The woman didn't have a weeding or an engagement ring so it excluded two possibilities.
'No, I don't at the moment.' She giggled amused.
Abigail nodded with contentment. This candidate was really the best one. She tried few others in the past but no one matched her standards so good. She started a month ago and finally saw some hope in succeeding.
'Oh, I forgot!' She shouted but didn't seem bothered by the stares it brought to them. 'Who are you exactly?'
Seriously, how could she forget to ask? She had to know the name if she ever wants to find the person again. She concentrated, deciding that she couldn't afford anymore mistakes.
'Blair Waldorf. Anything else you want to know?' She introduced herself and chuckled.
'Will you come here tomorrow?' The blonde asked eagerly.
Blair fell silent. She didn't know what to do, the prospect of spending more time with her own 'Sleeping Beauty' was a great one but she still didn't really know anything about her.
'Are you going to be here again?' She pondered.
'Sure. I'm here everyday, we could meet up in this cafeteria at the same time?' Abby proposed hopefully.
'Ok, I think it's a good idea.' Blair agreed. She got to like her new little friend and was somehow concerned about her. She had to have someone important here if she visits everyday.
'Awesome!' The girl clapped her hands with joy. 'Now tell me something about your work.'
'Whatever you want.' She spoke with an amused smile.
Isn't it just fabulously?
tbc?