I do not own the characters of GG or claim any ownership of the series. This story takes place after Blair and Humphrey are left washing dishes while Chuck has gone to New Zealand and Serena to find the Judge to free Ben.
Armani Suits Humphrey
Dorota had everything planned out; she knew very well that Dan was a sucker for babies and for a wide-eyed maid who only wanted to see her dear Ms. Blair happy. This thought remained seared into Dan's forehead from the subway all the way from the Upper East Side to Brooklyn and the chill in the air didn't help either. Poor Dan understood that Blair was lonely and so was he even if he hated to admit it. Running a hand through his wavy Raven hair Dan knew it wouldn't help his nerves if he kept worrying about whether or not Blair would welcome him with open arms. For now he had to suck it up and see that there was a silver lining to this; he wouldn't be obsessing about whether or not Serena missed him or if Jenny was enjoying her banishment to Hudson or if Lily and Rufus had made up. No it was much better to pretend that he could bask in the Upper East Side's Holiday parties and blend in. Dorota had seen fit that he'd be dressed perfectly for the party and he would cause no disappointment to Blair. Now all he had to think about was what to get the girl who could have everything.
It didn't take long for Dan to return to the loft to find a black garment bag hanging from his door, with a note pinned to the bag with Dorota's hand writing reading;"For a Mr. Dan Humphrey. You Like Yes?" and that is when his phone beeps in his pocket telling him that he has a couple messages via text. Removing his cell from his pocket he would notice that the first one was marked by none other than Gossip Girl herself, the others from Nate and Serena. Deciding that he would rather read for amusement Gossip Girl's rants maybe she had something a little less spiteful to say now that it's the Holiday season so he taps the first message on his screen opening it.
"Happy Holidays Boys and Girls, we hear that the season is all about Joy, Time with love ones and enjoying the last minute holiday parties before the celebration of a New Year. The usual suspects are out of sight but not out of mind. Spotted Chuck Bass on the beach with an exotic beauty on his arm but don't worry ladies I'm sure there is plenty of Bass to go around. Next we have Nate the most eligible bachelor recovering from his recent disaster Juliet but don't weep him East Siders we hear that Nate's licking his wounds in the comfort of the Vanderbilt's family home. Don't forget about our recent rehabilitated beauty is out shaking up the town and even Lohan's got to give her props for this Diva's come back without lonely boy on her arm what's a Diva to do? Last but not least we hear that while our favorite Upper East Sider's have dispersed the Queen B has decided to throw the last party of the year. She has decided to bring cheer and invitations have spread far and wide but with no Bass, Van Der Woodsen or Archibald in sight will Blair be left all alone in the comfort of strangers? But your bids out there East-siders will this party lose its steam before it even gets are off the ground? Or will our fair Queen giveus the boost we need to celebrate the New Year? Only time will tell. Stay tuned to see."
Dan thought that it was silly that Gossip girl hardly had any news to spring it must be a slow news day for the Gossip Queen but he couldn't help but grimace at the idea that they all had gone their separate ways. He guessed that he needed to get used to this idea for now, as long as he and Serena were parted that meant a lot of lonely winter nights. Unlocking the door and heading inside Dan would kick the door shut behind him and head into the loft noticing how messy he'd left it before heading to Blair's. It got him thinking though that maybe it would be nice to just go to the party say hello to Blair and not disappoint Dorota then he could slip out and get back to his writing. After all then he would keep his promises and no one would be the wiser. He'd toss his keys aside before heading into his bedroom with the garment bag in hand.
"What could it hurt right? And it's not like anyone will really care after all. I'll just be cabbage-patch after all."He grinned before moving to unzip the garment bag eyeing over the tailored black suit that Dorota had sent over for him. 'Me in Armani? Never thought I'd see the day.'
Really the only time that he thought he'd be In something this dark and expensive would be on his wedding day hell if ever did marry he would wear whatever he damned well pleased. But he would do the whole suit and tie to show his support for the bride's wishes. Shaking the thought away Dan would take in a heavy sigh before letting it billow from his lips. At least one thing was for sure even if he wasn't going to be Blair's first choice of company he wasn't going to stick out in the crowd and he wouldn't be embarrassing Blair. Let's just hope that the Queen B herself is willing to admit his company is welcome.
Poor Daniel is a Sucker for Maids and Babies. Hope this lonely boy isn't left out in the cold.
Till Next Time Readers.
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