Let's Pretend a Happy End
Chapter One
Defying all expectations, including her own, she graduated from Brown, honoring the family tradition. But never before had a van der Woodsen graced the pages of fashion magazines or walked the runways of the world. And tonight was a big night. While she had done it before numerous times, this was the Victoria Secret's show. She didn't consider herself shy, but she was very aware of the fact that this time she was modeling lingerie. Lingerie that left very little to the imagination. And in front of an audience.
She wasn't sure why she had accepted the invitation that had come through her many connections to walk the runway as a guest star. Sure, it was something she always liked to do, to experience the Victoria Secret magic; throughout her life she had been told countless times that she had the looks and the passion to do it… But tonight there was something else: that feeling that something was about to happen in her life, although she had no reason to believe it would be connected to this show. However, adding to that sentiment, since the beginning of the week, whether it was when she was doing the fittings, doing the make-up tests or simply hanging out with the crew, she had been aware of that unplesant feeling of being watched and having her every moves followed.
The commotion caused by the lights and music marking the beginning of the show brought her back to reality. All of the sudden, the backstage room became a pandemonium: make-up artists and hair stylists rushing to add the finishing touches; models running to get in place; assistants making sure the tiny pieces were covering the very little not exposed.
Following the indication, Serena put on her game face and started strutting down the runway. She was hearing the beating of her own heart, the adrenaline was running high on her body, it was an exhilarating feeling, the feeling that she needed to loosen herself and give the audience the show they came for. She was Serena van der Woodsen and she was feeling like such: powerful, carefree, light like the wind! She didn't notice, or wanted to notice the people in the audience, they were faces, mere faces to please, faces to play with. And that was her game!
It was then that she felt that feeling again, every time she walked towards the backstage to change. At first she dismissed it, being watched, stared at came with the territory, but it wouldn't go away. She searched the room for someone but all she got was the sensation of someone peering into her.
When the show finished under thunderous applause, she went to the after-show party. Carrying that runway "I own you" sensation to the dance floor, laughing and feeling good, she danced all night long, her body swaying to the music, her blonde mane flying around her like a cascade. And then it hit her again, only this time she caught him. She was sure it was him. A gorgeous, tall guy with dark hair. The perfectly tailored clothes fitting his perfectly built body... His piercing emerald green eyes defying and never leaving her blue ones. She knew him, although she couldn't exactly place from where.
He joined her on the dance floor; no words were spoken, only suggestive looks passed between them as his hands strongly held onto her hips, holding her in place while their bodies moved and grinded against each other. He hid his face in her neck, his hot breath against her sweaty skin causing her to shiver. He smelled like a hot summer night. With one of her hands she slowly started caressing his back while he planted wet kisses along her neck. The soft moan she let out was all he needed to capture her lips into a deep kiss. He was intoxicating. "Do you want to get out of here?" he whispered against her ear. He was driving her crazy. She knew what he meant and maybe it was the atmosphere, the drinks she had had, or maybe it was simply the fact that she missed a body next to hers, but Serena found herself nodding in agreement before following him out of the club.
Note: As always Hannah, my writing buddy, it's never too much to thank you for all the help and patience!