(A/N: So, this is basically my take on 4x10, there were some stuff I didn't really like, the dialogue felt a little thoughtless at times, so I'm hoping what I'll write will be an improvement. I'm continuing from the part when Dan comes into Serena's room at the Ostroff's.)

"Why are you here, Dan? They're gonna bring everyone in one by one to question me and see if my confessions tally up? I know that no matter what I say, everyone's just going to think that I'm back to taking drugs and everything else, so what's the point of fighting any more? I'm just going to be stuck here till the doctors think I'm, ready?" Serena rolled her eyes as she slumped against the headrest, sighing. She hadn't liked this place when Eric was here, and hardly wanted to breathe this air any longer.

"I don't think that way. I just want to know what do you remember about Chuck's party and anything that happened after that." Dan looked at her straight in the eye, settling on the corner of the bed.

"I know you and Nate confronted me for kissing both of you, which didn't happen. I didn't kiss either of you. I didn't have to do that. I only remember drinking at the bar, then what happens after that is just a blurry mess." Serena took off her coat and pulled the pillows closer to herself, her expression sad and disappointed.

"But if you did have to kiss one of us, who would it have been?" Dan couldn't resist asking, he wanted to know if she had chosen, and more importantly, who she had chosen.

"You know, Dan, there was never really a decision to make. Remember when I called you after the ballet? I meant every single word I said. I never intended for Nate to be there. But I guess what I told Colin was right. I was running away from you, I'm just not strong enough to face up to the consequences of being together. I've always loved you. I thought that being with other guys would help me forget that part of me that's always calling out for you, because it's not right, but it's not working, Dan. It never did, and it never will. I know who I love. I chose you over Carter for the debutante ball, I chose you over Nate when Chuck and Eva were announcing their choice of charity. I told Blair that I wanted to be with you. I still do."

"Then what are you waiting for?" Dan's eyes twinkled, his chiseled jaw forming a teasing smile. The teasing smile.

Serena paused for a moment, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Put your coat back on and get your stuff. We're getting you out of here."

"We're seriously just going to hide out here? When Mum and Rufus see that I'm gone, and you're mysteriously uncontactable, this will be the first place they try." Serena put her bag on the counter, running her fingers through her hair.

"I'm just going to pick up a bag of clothes, and bring your stuff to my room. If we're going to do this, let's just make it authentic."

"What's so authentic about running away?"

"We're not running away, we're just going away to have a little time to think. Oh, whatever it is, we'll leave by the fire escape. Thought it'll be interesting, experiencing it that way, you've probably never done it before. Alright, shirt check, pants check, shoes, toiletries. I guess that's about all we need? Should I bring some food just in case?" Dan was prancing around the room, pulling on a hoodie, trying to think of things that he could have missed out.

"Dan, we're running away. We're not going on a holiday. And, you're rambling again." Serena laughed, as he gave her the 'oh-really' look. "And we really have to go before they find us..."

Dan cupped his hand around her cheek, caressing it gently, those beautiful eyes, that perfect face. Kissing her slowly, he felt her ease up, pressing just so slightly on him. "I love you, Serena. Don't ever leave me again."

(A/N: It's sappy, I know. I thought I had a good idea, but my writing screws everything up. Oh well.)