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A/N Okay, so I'm a little surprised at this. I never thought I'd write a Gossip Girl (multi-chap) but I got an idea and just decided to go with it and see how it turns out.
This carries on from where 4x17 let off so if you don't what to be spoiled, stop reading!
Chapter One: Being Selfless
"Oh, for crying out loud, Humphrey," Blair said, exasperated and pulled Dan towards her. Their lips met and a shiver ran down her spine that was mostly thrilling and just a tiny bit disconcerting. Kissing Dan Humphrey wasn't supposed to feel this good. His lips were moving softly against hers, exuding just the right amount of pressure and his hand was leaving goosebumps on her skin as it softly stroked her upper arm. She pulled away while she still had control of her senses and stared at the Brooklyn boy in shock.
She'd had the thought a couple of times the last few weeks but, really, this couldn't possibly be her life. Blair Waldorf was not supposed to have feelings for Dan Humphrey.
Dan's eyes were wide as he struggled to remember any of words from the English language.
"See? Nothing between us," Blair weakly mumbled, removing her hands from his coat.
Dan blinked at her in surprise. "Blair," he began but she interrupted him.
"Right, off you go, back to Brooklyn then." She intoned, making shooing motions with her hands.
"Blair," he tried again.
"It's been quite a long and distressing day, Humphrey, I'd like to retire for the night, if you don't mind. Not that you have any say in the matter," she stressed.
She put a hand on his arm to try and force him back to the elevator but jumped when he placed his hand against her cheek. "Blair, look me in the eye and tell me you didn't feel anything," he demanded.
She resisted the (unexpectedly) strong urge to lean into his hand and forced herself to meet his gaze. Her mouth opened, fully determined to tell him that she hadn't felt anything but revulsion, but the words died in her throat. "I…felt something," she whispered.
Dan nodded slightly, his thumb moving softly over her cheek. She shut her eyes at the tenderness. No one had ever treated her so gently in her entire life and she didn't appreciate the feelings it created in her chest.
"What do we do now?" Dan wondered, his words breaking her back to reality.
She sighed and stood back from his touch, her skin instantly going cold from the lack of contact. "What we were going to do before."
Dan's forehead creased in confusion. "You mean we go back to not being friends?" She nodded. "Blair, I don't think I can do that."
"Of course you can, Humphrey. We're doing this for my best friend and your family, remember? We just won't see each other as much for the next few weeks." Blair instructed.
"But,"
"Humphrey!" Blair snapped. "We thought that admitting that we sometimes spend time together would shock and appal our friends. Imagine how they'll react when they find out that there's the possibility for something more between us. That's the last thing that Serena and her family need right now."
"Wow, I never thought I'd see the day when Blair Waldorf gave me a lesson in selflessness." He muttered, a smile pulling at his lips.
"All things considered I think that's one of the least startling things that have occurred this evening." Blair replied, unable to deny him a small smile in return.
"So are we acting like we hate each other or is there some neutrality between us." Dan enquired.
"Neutrality. We haven't openly despised each other for a while and we want to make our performance believable, remember."
Dan smiled. "Right, neutrality, good." He sighed. "I suppose I'd better leave then, before someone spots us together. Goodnight, Blair."
"Goodnight, Humphrey." She replied and before she had time to react he kissed her cheek and walked back towards the elevators.
"That's not neutrality!" She cried, her cheek tingling slightly. "That was open affection and you'd do well to avoid a repetition of anything similar if you don't want us to be found out."
Dan fixed her with a look that made her heart beat faster. How was it possible that she now found Humphrey so physically appealing after just one kiss?
"I'll see you around, Blair," Dan called as he stepped into the elevator and the doors closed.
Blair glanced around the penthouse, suddenly feeling incredibly alone. She wished she had someone to talk to about this, Humphrey thing, but there was absolutely no one who wouldn't judge her or be somehow connected with Dan. She stood still for a few minutes, just thinking through the events of the evening, focusing particularly on her encounter with Humphrey and how unexpectedly amazing their kiss had been.
The elevator doors opened again and Blair felt certain that it was going to be Humphrey again. She wasn't sure whether that was a good thing or not.
When she saw that it was just Serena she sighed in relief but then she froze slightly as Chuck Bass exited from the elevator too.
A/N Yes, it's a little short but this was just to finish things off between Dan and Blair in the scene from 4x17.
We'll get more into the overall plot next chapter.
What did you guys think of the episode? I was quite happy with it because a part of me just really didn't think they were going to kiss. But we got one! Well, half of one…
The rest of the stuff I was only vaguely interested in. GG has become all about Dair for me right now. I cannot get enough of them!
Anyway, let me know what you think!
Lots of Love,
Lil Drop of Magic
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