Note : this is me attempt to continue but its a bit lighter than the first chappter so hopfully i didnt ruin the story. Nothing significant really happens its really about getting some Dair moments in. I would totally like reviews and comments on this ( btw yes i no im ignoring certain characters) let me now what you guys think
These past few weeks back in New York have been nothing but hard work and a constant struggle to please Louis sister who is doing anything in her power to prove to her brother that Blair is not worthy of the royal title. Not that Blair Waldorf does not welcome challenges, but the fact she has to deal with that, wedding plans and remaining a full time student at Columbia is a lot to handle all alone. Calling upon her minions has become in itself too much of a task as Dorota is pregnant yet again and Blair is not too keen on the reduced hours that come with it. Blair made a mental note to add NO PREGNACIES to future workers on their contracts or any other human relationship other than her own, she is Blair Cornelia Waldorf soon to be Princess of Monaco and she has no time for incompetence! If that's not bad enough Serena is too busy with her new film career to have any relaxing time, and since Louis-time now also consisted of Louis-Louis evil sister time (if you think about it this is just a scrambled version of Cinderella except for the fact that there is definitely nothing poor about this story), she felt like she had no one to be herself with anymore. She went through her list of friends in her mind: Nate... too busy with cougar number two (she made sure this one and Louis had no previous contact, or held any family ties), Chuck...too Chuck, then her mind fell on Dan, who she just realized she hasn't seen or heard from since the Bass party. She has been so caught up with everything that been going on lately that she didn't take in the fact that her usual museum partner has been MIA, her thoughts got interrupted before she had a chance to question what it is the Brooklyn boy been doing by her future sister-in-law's nagging "Blair je suis ennuie de cette muséum, il doit avoir quelque chose autre à faire à New York que ça!" Blair smiled politely as they walked out of the met into the Manhattan air, it doesn't seem fair that Kate Middleton had Harry to connect with whilst she has to bond to the girl who's face will forever appear in her mind whenever someone asks "What is there to hate about France?"
Dan was on the subway back to the loft from his only class that day. He finally getting his life back together, focusing on school and getting a job to help pay some bills, it was almost a relief to feel such normality again. As he sat on the train he couldn't help but feel like the people on it (including the homeless guy who begged for change to get in) were saying 'welcome back Dan Humphrey '. He thought that it would be hard staying away from the UES since his dad lives there and his good friends Eric, Nate and even Serena, but Nate been either too busy with his new fling Diana or is at Dalia house which is conveniently located on his side of the bridge, Eric busy with his new college life, Serena has gone Hollywood leaving not much time with him, and his dad drops by often so that whole goodbye UES thing been working out for him. He likes to think of himself as a changed man, a changed man who changed back to his former self but a version of his former self that has grown and matured from what he previously was which was not someone he wanted himself to be ...well it makes sense in his head. Though he will always be there for Serena, he knew that he was no longer that boy pinning over the golden goddess and that the only relationship they will now and forever have is that of friends (the whole step-brother/sister thing is still too creepy).
Other than school and the job search he been spending most of his time with Dalia, though she is not as educated in his taste of films and literature like this other dark haired girl he knew, she was more than willing to broaden that aspect of her life. Dalia almost shares the same fate as chuck bass, both parents died leaving there fortune 500 company to the hands of their successors, but unlike Chuck she has an older sibling to help run her father's company. Seeing as her coming back to New York was also a means of making new contacts and business deals , she was pretty busy with work but she seemed to always make time for her friends, which also included Chuck much to Dan's dismay.
It's Sunday morning and Dan been typing furiously on his laptop on the kitchen counter since practically sunrise so he decides to take a much needed break by making breakfast. Dalia stayed over last night since she fell asleep while watching a rom-com she rented out arguing that her day required a much needed shirtless Ryan Reynolds and was in no mood to be intellectually stimulated by his collection of documentaries. He decided to skip the abs gazing exercise and finish up some school work in his office, he almost forgot about his guest until he went to get a drink and saw her lying on the couch wearing one of his t-shirts for comfort most likely as he could see her silk shirt was thrown carelessly on the floor near the couch. He guided her to his bedroom before heading back to sleep on the couch. That is why he didn't really do much sleeping, the couch was not as comfortable as he remembered it being the last time he slept on it. He just finished up some waffles as he heard a knock on his door. Thinking it's too early to be Nate his expected his father on the other side of the door only to be surprised to see that it was Blair.
"Blair? What are you doing here?" he asked a bit confused
"Well seems like no one has seen you in weeks and I was given the dreadful task of checking if you're still alive" she said nonchalantly while letting herself in.
Not that he was trying to be rude but Blair being in his loft was not part of his plan, in fact she is one of the reasons why he had this 'plan' so he replied in a tone that he was sure will make her understand her presence was not needed "As you can see I'm alive and kicking so there no need-" He was then interrupted with Dalia coming out of her room in what seems to be a black laced bra and her pants from the other day she seems to be desperately trying to zip up obvious to Blair presence " Dan I can't believe you didn't wake me up I'm soo freakin late, do you know how hard it is to get businessmen to respect someone my age..omgshh where's my shirt " she then lifts her eyes to give Dan the angry face only to a see Blair by his side. " oh Blair I'm sorry I didn't see you there " she then caught sight of her shirt on the floor next to where Blair is standing " oh there it is".
To say that she wasn't angry at the fact the Dan seemed to lie about the fact that he and Dalia are just friends and that all whilst she was worried he was still in his almost emo-like phase all alone he busy getting busy with said 'just friend', would be a slight understatement. "Well at least your getting some form of exercise shacked up in this place" she said before starting to leave.
"No Blair really it's not what you think "Dan tried to explain himself even though he knew there is no reason he needed to. Even though this is a pretty awkward situation he was kind of glad that Blair dropped by the day Dalia has stayed over seeing as lately when his alone in the loft he usually in boxers and a t-shirt eating ice cream from the carton watching cartoons as if he was a 15 year old girl getting over her first crush...it was not a pretty sight and one he was glad Blair did not get to see.
Dalia caught hint of the situation as she nearly done dressing herself in front of them "yea really Blair,What he says, come on stay for breakfast" she grabs a waffle and places it in her mouth as she trying to put her louboutins on "I got to go savage whatever left of the meeting" she shoots Dan a evil yet pretty harmless glare before turning her attention to Blair, she attempts a courtesy while trying to get the back of the shoe on the right foot with one hand and a waffle in the other " Princess" before rushing out the door.
"Seriously Blair it's not what you think" Dan repeats hoping she believes him
"Humphrey can you stop insinuating that I actually care about what you do in your own home" Blair says as her eyes wonder to something on his coffee table, he follows her gazes and spots the DVD cover of the Ryan Reynolds movie. Before Dan could even let out any noise, Blair interrupted him "let me guess, it's not what I think" she lifts an eyebrow " who knew without me your taste of films become soo...Jenny Circa pre-dark side"
"I'm going to ignore that dig to my little sister and invite you to stay for breakfast, ignoring also that feeling that I just entered by very own horror movie" He responded having a feeling what he just said could very well be true.
"Lucky for you Humphrey, even in your very own horror film your too insignificant and will most likely die first in the fastest way possible, and as for breakfast I can't stay, 5 minutes with a commoner is enough to be known as the people's Princess and now I can go to my brunch with Louis and his sister" Blair said as she rolled her eyes at the last word, deep down she's hoping that Dan did not get upset or offended like he did at the party.
With a light laugh Dan said humouring her" Alright fine, I seem blessed enough just to be in your graces my highness, no need to waste anymore of your time" He walked her to the door and though their familiar banter seemed like a better end to their conversation then that of the party, Dan was reminded of his new life 'plan' as soon as she mentioned the Prince.
Chuck was sitting in the business meeting bored out of his mind, the sit next to him which is reserved for Dalia remains empty. Apart of him is surprised she missing the meeting, the other part envious. He took a sip of his drink knowing it's too early for it but seeing as this business proposal is lasting an extra 45 min to his already pressing 3 min limit he saw it as a desperate times call for desperate measures type of situation. Just as he was about to place the glass on the table, the door opened up and Dalia walked in. Her hair seemed slightly dishevelled as if she ran the whole way, though the rest of her looked put together and the lack of panting allowed her to walk confidently inside the meeting taking her seat next to him and look at the presenter expectantly as if the only distraction has been his abrupt stop. Chuck spent most of the meeting glancing at her while she ignored him, putting her attention completely on the meeting. He was sitting back heavily on his leather board chair allowing the view of Dalia back as she sat in proper posture writing down notes in a leather notepad. Her shirt had buttons all through the back holding it together, one button was mismatched and along with her hair she seemed to have this morning after allure. He fights the urge to just undo all the buttons and put them back in proper order because he seems to only imagine doing the first part. His mind is put to rest as he hears someone call his name "Charles, Charles...the meeting done, it's ok to look alive now" Dalia said slightly pissed at his behaviour.
"I have a feeling that you tone is... (pretending to think of the word) angry" Chuck says the word angry in the same way he would say the word sexy.
"It's hard enough getting into those meetings without their preconceived notions of our immaturity without you acting as if being there is some sort of punishment for exceeding your credit card limit" she said
"We both know that our credit cards have no limit, and I seem to remember you being the one to walk in late, I'm not new to impromptu rendezvous at unexpected hours but I do tend to remember to set an alarm" Chuck replied his voice making each everyday word seem slightly sultry
"Regardless of what you think, today was a mistake one that will not be repeated. Look Charles you're the only one who gets how it is to be pushed into the business at a young age, please don't make it hard on me, the double-standard doesn't die in this world, your 'bachelor' ways may be profitable for you, but if I get sucked into those type of rumours spread about me, you and I both know you'd probably the only investor left. "She said earnestly.
Chuck could sees how serious she is about this and seeing how he does knows the hardships that come with owning an empire all too well, he decides to respect her wishes much to the dismay of her unfixed blouse, there just seemed to be this thing he feels whenever she calls him Charles that makes him act so un-chuck like at times. For the exception of today's little fantasy (which considering the elements: alcohol, morning, boredom, being a man... being Chuck Bass are pretty solid excuses), him and Dalia maintained an actual friendship, in that moment he promises himself to protect her reputation for her companies sake and protect her from ever getting to know Chuck Bass for both her sake and his own.