Good Evening Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl here. 2008 has brought on a fresh start, and our elite EUS really need it. Spotted: B and N inseparable looks your when the clock hit 12, it also hit N that he better get it together or he might lose B. D and S enjoying their love life in a local waffle shack… or whatever commoners call it to make themselves feel better. Careful S, with V there, the carbs in the waffles is not all you should worry about. And as for my New Year start, I don't need, I just want to pick up right where I left off.

You know you love me,

Xoxo,

Gossip Girl.

Blair and Serena are getting read to head out to a party.

Gossip Girl: You know how we love those. It's not party until the 2 queen bee's show up. How many invites do you think they get?

Blair's phone rings, it indicates a text message. Blair left the room to find her hair curler so Serena opens it. It reads:

"Hey Blair Thanks for the most perfect night… I hope it was exactly the way you wanted, love you – Nate."

Serena looks confused… the best night, exactly the way you wanted… oh Blair.

Blair: Hey Sere… sees phone open

Serena: Did you have sex with Nate: yes or no?

Blair: Don't ask me in that tone, and yes I did. It was great!

Serena: I'm happy for you really… but when were you planning on telling me? Better questions, when were you planning on telling Nate?

Blair: Telling Nate what? begins to apply lip gloss

Serena: That this wasn't you first time.

Blair: If I have it my way, he may never find out.

Serena: BLAIR?!

Blair: sighs when time comes, I'll tell him. I just got back with him Serena; I don't want to lose him again. Plus, tonight is about fun; please don't bring a depressing topic on me.

Serena: I'm glad "depressing" is the word you use to describe being honest with your boyfriend,

They both chuckle.

Blair: When time comes ok…

Serena: Okay.

Gossip Girl: Come on S, don't be so naïve. But knowing you… I'm not so sure you are.

Blair and Serena take the limo to Isabelle's party. Theme: "Little Black Dress".

Gossip Girl: The more fitting theme for B would be Little Big Lies. Either theme, she rocks it pretty damn well.

Chuck and Nate are already there when Serena and Blair arrive.

Nate: Hey Blair. kisses her on the cheek. He looks at Serena behind her. Hi Serena. kisses her on the cheek as well. Nice black dress

Serena: laughs you like?

Nate: Yeah since I bought it for you.

Serena: laughs

As Serena and Nate talk, Blair and Chuck also talk…

Gossip Girl: Now B, watch your man, S's hair isn't the only thing that's curvy. If N can resist her body… he will go for that face. But seems you're a little preoccupied. C sure can converse you, and undress you.

Chuck: You're here, at last.

Blair: Chuck I don't care about your blackmail anymore. You tell Nate and the only thing I'll lose, is coming by The Palace to see Nate, because he won't live there anymore.

Chuck: I didn't say anything about telling Nate.

Blair: It doesn't matter Chuck just leave me alone.turns to talk to Nate and Serena

Gossip Girl: Not only did you get double crossed C, you also got stung. They crazy things you'll do for love… and in this case I guess you won't do anything.

Serena's phone rings. It's Dan.

Serena: Hey Dan.

Dan: Hey, what are you doing?

Serena: At this thing… this party my friend through. Do you want come by?

Dan: Well I'll think stick here after the last disaster.

Serena: laughs I'll call you when I get home.

Gossip Girl: If he picks up your call. Maybe I should track down V for you S.

Nate: Hey beautiful, care to dance? Holds out his hand

Blair: Sure. takes Nate's hand

Blair and Nate dance to "Apologize" by One Republic.

Gossip Girl: And after that blackmailing thing C, the songs right. It is too late to apologize.

Chuck: So Serena…

Serena: Chuck.

Chuck: Let's go some place private. Maybe a bedroom, maybe a storage closet.

Serena: Maybe to a washroom so I can gag.

Chuck: Well if that's what turns you on.

Serena: rolls eyes. Will you EVER change?

Chuck: For better of for worse. Gets up to head to the bar

Gossip Girl: We believe in change and recreating yourself as much as the next person, but our money's on worse. Way worse. The look in his eye, the drink in hand, all points to one thing. And no readers it's not disaster, its chaos.

Nate and Blair and dancing but all the while his eyes linger on Serena.

Gossip Girl: We all know N loves B, and S. Depends who he's IN love with. Hurry this up N; you wouldn't want press to get cold.

Nate and Serena continue to exchange glances. The song ends and Blair and Nate come back to the table.

Blair: Hey S, didn't you invite Dan?

Serena: Yup, but he didn't want to come.

Blair and Nate spot Chuck getting drunk through his heart.

Nate: I should go talk to him.

Blair: You'll be polite. I should go talk to him.

Blair gets up to go talk to Chuck.

Nate: Serena do you want to dance? holds out his hand

Serena: Sure. takes his hand

They get up and dance to "Hate that I love you."

Gossip Girl: By the way their dancing, if either of them hates being in love with either… they sure fooled us. And these eyes are 20\20.

Serena: You're a pretty good dancer.

Nate: You're not too bad yourself. Serena… how come we just…. Stopped talking all of a sudden?

Serena: Our lives got in the way.

Nate: Yeah we should definitely hang out again though.

Serena: Anytime.

The song ends and they head back to the table. It looks like Chuck and Blair and even arguing. Serena is taking a sip of her punch when it spills on her dress.

Serena: Oh god. I'm going to go find some paper towel to wipe this off. I'll be right back.

Nate: I'll go with you. Sitting alone, and watching Chuck and Blair argue… not exactly my kind of fun. Chuck has a suite here. I guess it's not all bad to be his friend.

The both chuckle.

Gossip Girl: It may not be fun for you two… but seems like C is enjoying his riveting argument. Maybe it's true what they say; you're cute when you're angry. Or maybe you're just angry.

Serena and Nate go to Chuck's suite and enter. While Serena wipes it off her black dress, Nate gets a beer.

Nate: It doesn't show. It doesn't look like you spilled punch all over your clumsy self.

Serena: Yeah, but it feels wet.

Nate: Let me help you.

Nate grabs the paper towel and tries to dry up the wet dress. He drops the paper napkin, and Serena and Nate both go down at the same time to pick it up and bump heads.

Serena & Nate: OWW!

They sit on the bed.

Serena: OW NATE! Playfully punches Nate

Nat e: OW now that hurt! Have you been working out? laughs

Nate takes a strand of hair and pushes behind it Serena's ear. He looks at, and then he kisses her. Serena wants to stop it at first, but then puts her arms around Nate, but then pushes him away.

Nate: Serena. Oh god, I'm so sorry. I'm… I don't know… I'm really sorry about that.

Serena: looks uncomfortable Okay, I know Nate. I'm sorry as well. Let's just go… ok?

Serena gives Nate an uncomfortable smile and stands up.

Nate: What about your dress?

Gossip Girl: That's the least of either of your problems right now.

Serena: It's basically dry.

Back at the party, Blair and Chuck are calmly talking to each other, when they spot Nate and Serena.

Blair: Where were you guys?! What the hell?!

Serena: I'm sorry I spilt some punch on myself, and Nate took my to Chuck's suiteto help dry me off. Sorry B.

Blair: ughh… it's okay, S.

Gossip Girl: This party and this year just got way more interesting. Seems S has got some hiding to do, and N some explaining to do. C and B… how did the problem resolve? How did the problem start? Seems getting drunk is all the rages now, parties are so last year. In fact, exactly last year. Quite a party. There are people who made some kisses, and people who spoke disses. In fact it's not about what people said… I'm more curious to see what they will say next. But as for me, I only say what I mean.

You know you love,

Xoxo.

Gossip Girl.