Something Old, Something New
westchester's elite is about to come
face to face with it's past misdeeds
Summer has just begun for the students of the illustrious Raft-Newman School in Westchester, NY. Everything is as it should be for the school's precious young minds; particularly for Massie Block, reigning queen of the sophmore class, who intends to spend most of it buy the pool, enjoying the glory of her youth, and cementing her relationship with long-term boyfriend, Cam Fisher.
Massie is blissfully unaware that her former best friend, Claire Lyons, has returned to Westchester, after two long years at an exclusive Massachusetts boarding school. No one is sure why she left - she had the perfect life, the perfect family, and the perfect boyfriend after all - or why she's returned after such a long absence; naturally, the rumour mill is buzzing and abound with tall tales of parties gone awry, with many raising more even questions than providing answers.
The confusion is only fuelled by gossip monger and muck racker - not to mention, self-professed "Wicked Witch of Upstate New York" - Mistress 335, who reports her gossip on ; an anonymous blogger who documents the lives of Raft-Newman's A-crowd.
Amongst all of the uncertainty, two things are absolutely clear:
This can't bode well for Massie Block, who'll do anything to retain her top-dog position,
and,
When five pretty girls go head-to-head, things are bound to get ugly...
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MASSIE BLOCK: has finally discovered the perfect balance between her personal and public lives, after spending the past two years perfecting her image and cementing her reputation amongst the who's who of Raft-Newman. Sometime best friend/arch nemesis of Claire Lyons, caught amidst rumours that a rift in their friendship sent Claire packing. Has dated Claire's ex-boyfriend, Cam Fisher, in the time that Claire has been gone, and thinks she has found 'the One'.
CLAIRE LYONS: Former 'It' girl, who left Westchester and Raft-Newman behind (seemingly overnight) for reasons unknown. Has changed dramatically over the past two years, discovering a new way of being that doesn't involve public representations and private representations. Claire is unsure of how she will return to her old life, or if she even wants to, and is determined to take this summer one day at a time. Was once considered to be "everyone's best friend", and is eager to rekindle her former friendship with Kristen Gregory.
KRISTEN GREGORY: Beautiful former best friend and soccer team mate of Claire Lyons, who fell into a role in Raft-Newman's social hierarchy rather than actively pursued one. Currently dates Dempsey Solomon, a sometime actor in small indie movies who 'cares about the important stuff'. Seemingly a fish out of water amongst her new friends, but always hosts the best parties. Currently considers her best friend to be Dylan Marvil, although she's eager to reconnect with Claire now that her once best friend has returned.
DYLAN MARVIL: Exuberant daughter of critically acclaimed, internationally renowned talk show host Merri-Lee Marvil, and all-around nice girl. Dylan was destined to become a part of the 'in' crowd from the first day she stepped foot on the Raft-Newman campus, and was courted by some of Raft's most eligible bachelors before falling head-over-heels for Derrick Harrington. An easy target to pick off, if one wished to assume head position amongst Raft's A-list students.
ALICIA RIVERA: As Raft's most malicious gossiper, Alicia is a girl to be both feared and respected. Her knowledge of Raft's one-hundred and twenty-five students is far-reaching and all-encompassing, and even those who haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting the 'dominatrix of the Day school fear her without question. Currently the closest thing to a best friend Massie Block has, despite her own social aspirations – aspirations that do not involve Massie.
nb: Obviously, this is AU.
Imagine combining the best of Gossip Girl and The Clique,
to create something new, exciting, and fresh?
To remind ourselves that, once upon a time,
there was something so promising about both series?
This is what I hope to do with this fan-fiction:
pay homage to both series.
These characters are not my creation;
I do not claim any rights to them, and am not
making money from the publication of this writing.
The concept is not wholly of my own making -
it is, to all intents and purposes,
a study of the conventional "Gossip Girl" format.
I wish to recognize the work of Cecily von Ziegesar,
author of the "Gossip Girl" series.
However, , the Raft-Newman School,
and any and all modifications made to the characters
used in this story, are all the product of my work,
and it is my wish that his be recognised.
Comments, reviews, and constructive criticism are
all welcomed, with appreciation and thanks.