"Dan! You're as slow as that tin can you call a car. His butler is just around the corner. We have to get moving!"
"I still don't think this is a good idea, Waldorf." Dan said as he followed Blair into a room while scratching the back of his head. He only agreed to be a cover so he could still spend time with Blair. But the more he thinks about it, the more uncomfortable it is to pretend to like her… while pretending not to like her.
"Don't act as if I like this. You really think I want to kiss you again so just I could be with my prince? God, please Humphrey! I could have asked Chuck but that would have been too complicated."
"Right. Maybe you should have." Blair saw the hurt in his eyes before he could look away. It was unmistakable… and it made her feel guilty about the whole scheme. It also made her think about their first kiss. They both agreed it meant nothing. But somehow it felt that it changed everything between them.
"Dan…I… We don't have to…" Blair reached for his arm. She wanted to hug him and tell him they didn't have to go through with it. But she's not a hugger and she couldn't find the words. She could only stare at his arm while rubbing it gently.
Dan sighed. "I don't know, Blair. I just don't get why the prince would come all the way here to see you but can't even risk being seen with you in public. It doesn't add up. And yes, you could have asked Chuck to help you out. I'm sure he'd be up to it. But yeah… we're here now so I say we should just get on with it. " He tucked loose hair behind Blair's ear and rubbed her cheek with his thumb. Blair can't help but close her eyes at his touch. It feels so new yet so… comfortable. And she hasn't felt that way in a long time. She tried to think of all the times she felt safe and comfortable with anyone. As much as she wanted those times to be with Chuck, or a prince, they all point to Dan.
As if on cue, Dan pulled her close and kissed her. It was slow at first, Blair couldn't describe it but it felt overwhelming and she responded almost immediately. As the kiss grew deeper, his hands moved to her hair and waist and her hand played with his hair. Dan was the first to pull away and Blair let out a sigh.
"The butler was just outside… sorry I didn't warn you." Dan said as he leaned her forehead on hers. She nodded softly before looking into his eyes.
"Thanks, Humphrey" She whispered.
"Yeah… I have served my purpose. Go meet your prince." He nodded towards the prince and smiled sadly before walking away. She watched him leave as the prince entered the room. She greeted her prince with a fake smile, not like he could tell. She was happy to finally be able to be alone with the prince, yet somehow she felt like she lost something bigger than she earned.
===TO BE CONTINUED===