Open up to a sad Rachel Berry walking towards Central Park
Rachel (voiceover)
Why is this happening to me? It's not supposed to be like this, Finn should be here with me New York, ready to get married, but instead he's back at Lima preparing for the army. Why did he break my heart? Or as Finn liked to call it "setting me free" I know that he did what was best for her but what about what was best for us, we were supposed to get married and live happily ever, but instead I'm left heartbroken in New York and without a clue on how to get to my apartment.
Fade in to Dan Humphrey going for a walk to Central Park
Dan (voiceover)
Why are we still together? I mean I really love Blair but I just know that her feelings for Chuck are still there. Our relationship started of amazing, HECK! She chose me over Chuck, but now when we kiss it doesn't feel the same and I'm pretty sure that Blair feels the same way.
Dan walks into Central Park and notices a sad petite girl with a white shirt, pale skirt with an orange coat, and heels with white knee high socks.
He feels some pull towards her and as he gets closer to her he notices that she's crying.
Dan
Are you okay mam?
Rachel has her head down, wiping her tears
Rachel
Yeah, sorry, I'm fine
As she slowly looks up, Dan begins to remember her
Dan
Hey haven't I met you before?
Rachel looks at him in awe and pretends that she wasn't crying
Rachel
Yeah, we met two years ago; Dan, right?
Dan
Rachel, show choir competition & coffee, am I correct?
Rachel
Um, yea you're correct
Both look at each other awkwardly, Rachel moves, and Dan sits beside her, there is an awkward silence
Dan
I'm just going to go ahead and ask you a question to break this awkward silence
Rachel
Sure go right ahead
Dan
What are you doing here?
Rachel
Well, I just graduated, I got accepted to NYADA and now I'm here.
Dan
No I mean why are you sitting here crying when you can be exploring the big city?
Rachel looks at him; she starts to get teary eyed and looks at the floor
Rachel
Uh, I rather not talk about it, it's complicated
Dan
I'm sorry; sometimes I tend to ask questions when I shouldn't. Are you lost? Sorry last one I promise.
Rachel mildly smiles and turns to Dan
Rachel
It's okay and yeah I'm supposed to get to my new apartment but I got lost. I seriously don't know I'm here, I'm just a naive small town girl with big dreams, I don't belong here, and this just proves it, I can't even get to my own apartment.
Dan
Hey look, if there's one thing New York is, it's overwhelming. You're supposed to get lost when you first settle in here, it's all part of the big adventure; and if I clearly remember, you do belong here Rachel, you have an amazing voice that's going to take Broadway by storm.
Dan starts at Rachel in awe, and shakes his head
Dan
Listen, I'm here, I can help you find your way to your apartment. You're going to be fine, just breathe.
Rachel
Thank you Dan.
Both Dan and Rachel get up and walk away, Dan carries her suitcases
Setting fades to The Empire,
Blair and Chuck are in his room, Blair is putting her clothes back on after a night with Chuck, Chuck is in his bed
Chuck
Well, well, Blair Waldorf in my room on a Monday morning, once again.
Blair
Ugh don't flatter yourself Chuck
Chuck
Is this going to keep on happening? Because I'm fine with it but I'm not so sure how lonely boy is going to react when he finds out that his lovely Blair is cheating on him
Blair
Well he's not going to find out now is he?
Chuck
Well not unless I tell him
Chuck smirks and Blair moves towards him
Blair
Now listen to me Chuck, Dan is not going to find out because this means nothing to me. I love Dan but he's been really distant lately and I didn't know what else to do
Chuck
Well, you could have-
Blair
Shut it!
Chuck
All I'm saying is that if we're going to keep doing this, I want something out of it.
Chuck smirks at Blair
Close up on Blair with a confused face
Setting moves to Dan walking Rachel to her apartment
Dan
So I suppose you still don't want to talk about why you're sad?
Rachel
Oh yea I'd rather not
Dan
Well, if you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm always here. I'm sort of known for giving good advice
Rachel
Really?
Dan mildly laughs
Dan
No, actually I give bad advice and I'm actually known for exploiting everyone's secrets in a book I wrote.
Rachel (said sarcastically)
Wow, so this means I can't trust you
Dan
Of course you can, the thing is, my friends are very different. Pretty much all they care about is their social status and when I decided to write a book, I used them as inspiration because I wanted people to know how caring for your social status destroys some relationships.
Rachel
Wow, your life is really interesting, way different than mine. You know Dan if `you're ever in need to talk to someone about this all, I'm here.
Dan
I'll take up that offer, but not until after you tell me what wrong with you. Rachel, it's not healthy to keep it to yourself, there are people out there who are willing to help, people like me.
Rachel
I don-
Dan
C'mon, maybe it'll help you, coffee tomorrow at noon?
Rachel hesitates
Rachel
Sure, why not
They approach Rachel's apartment
Dan
So it looks like we're here
Rachel
Thanks again for helping me it really means a lot
Dan
Oh it's no problem, that's what friends are for, well I guess I'll see you tomorrow
Rachel
Yeah I'll see you then.
Hey guys, I know I haven't updated in a long time and I apologize for that. I was so caught up with school and grades that I had no time but now I do! I have edited the story and made it a whole lot better and I hope you guys like it!(:
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