Humphrey's Impenetrable Armor

Sitting in the loft alone he'd been spending time trying to keep himself sane with Serena and Blair both swimming in his head he couldn't even put aside time to write. In Serena's most vulnerable of times made things much more confusing for him but he didn't feel the same emotions that swarmed his mind over the luxurious blonde. There was reason that was changing things for him; Blair and she kept swimming through his mind. In the end though he had to figure out how far he can willingly play into their game of love and hate. What would make it worse would be any sort of indication from Chuck or Serena that they were catching on to their secret meetings and dates with Blair dressed incognito.

Dan wouldn't help but smile at the idea of everything they did was scheduled to a t per Blair's instruction and it made him almost excited at the thought of seeing her again. The morning and better part of the afternoon had been surrounded with camera's flashing in the faces of those that were close to the Van Der Woodsen's and even Rufus was falling the weight of his wife's decisions on his shoulders. For now Dan was glad at least he was in the safety and comfort of the loft where he could day dream about ; the one and only Waldorf who'd caught his eye.

He waited patiently to hear from her all day into the better part of the night when he had heard a knock on the door but it isn't the quick tapping of impatience from the Evil Dictator no it's something familiar and almost from a bye gone era. Letting out a heavy sigh he'd run a hand through his dark curly locks hoping that it was on the receiving end of the door.

"It's open," To his disappoint though it is none other then his ex-and step sister Serena rushing in through the door with her hands full and a awkward smile plastered on her face.

"Finally! I thought that'd you'd fallen asleep or worst you would be writing or something much more thrilling."Serena would tease as he'd move to try and help her get things together slowly.

"No actually…I thought I'd do a bit of writing but this is a bad time-I'm actually in the middle-well you know that can wait. "he'd mumble as he'd move to look down at his phone for a second before placing it into his back pocket after noticing there was no sign of Blair which made him grimace.

" What? You're making no sense, come on I brought pizza and you can tell me about what awful taste I have in horror films and you're the better choice of course because of course classic Hitchcock is so much better."Serena would tease before taking a couple steps in the direction of the counter top and unloading her food.

He couldn't help but laugh as he'd notice that her word didn't have the same thrill in them that they had when he was at school and madly in love with her. After all Blair and Serena had been a Serena would packaged deal from the get go maybe his Queen wouldn't be that far off trying to find an excuse to speak with him. No, that was wishful thinking and he was sure that she was occupied by Chuck. Immediately he can't help grimace at the thought and curses Chuck under his breath. "Sure…you know I was needing a break after all and I could really use the chance to relax away from my submission."Taking a couple steps in the direction of the counter he'd give her a light smile in the hopes he could help cheer her up.

"Great, I'm sorry that I didn't get to talk to you much after the hearing. I just wanted to be there for Eric and Mom seems Cece and my aunt are coming to the city as well. I know that Blair's been a pain to you lately but it really means a lot that you can be so good with her. I know she can be a bit much but she's just protective and I wanted to personally apologize for her since we both know she won't do it herself." Serena would smile as she'd run a hand through her hair nervously out of habit before taking a couple steps toward Dan.

" No really it's no problem." In the past he would have taken a step toward her but instead he crosses his arms in front of his chest absently. He just hasn't recognized how much he has become entrapped in Blair's world if only he could make her see that it could work out someway. It's worked so far with Rufus and Lily even a little while with the Captain and Mrs. Archibald why not them?

"Are you feeling alright Dan?"her brows would furrow in confusion at Dan's response." Usually you're the first person to mark up her and Chuck's bad behavior. Well that's mighty big of you and I'm glad. Not that I am complaining or anything but thank you…she doesn't deserve it but thanks." Serena would lean in to kiss the side of his lips before leaning back gently to gauge his reaction.

"Serena-I-."Dan can't help but stay very still a bit caught off guard that so soon she would react in this way but he blamed it on her being so vulnerable right now.

"Dan-I know we said that we'd wait to give it a go when we needed to but…"Serena starts before running a hand through her hair in confusion trying to figure out why Dan was action so strange.

"No I'm sorry Serena I'm just-well I'm flattered-but I know your vulnerable but this isn't the right time for this really it isn't with Ben and your mother. Really I think that you should be alone for a little while. And you can't have me complicating things for you." Dan would try his best to explain without hurting her feelings only to have Serena back away.

"If there is someone else Dan you can tell me…I'm a big girl you don't have to make excuses. "she'd explain as her blue eyes would try and read his face to figure out what he was thinking.

That is when his phone goes off and he can feel the buzzing sound of the text message playing in the background as he'd turn his eyes back to Serena.

"No-well there is but it's-not what you think anyways. Besides I want to be there for you Serena just not that way not right now." Dan would wince in reaction to his own words with the feeling that didn't sound any much better then he would have hoped it to.

"Maybe your right Dan, I'm sorry I really shouldn't have come and barged in you. I'm just going to go Dan it was silly of me to think that I could-" Serena's face shows disappointment as she heads for the door and makes her way for the door opening it in frustration.

"Serena-wait you really don't need to go." Dan would let out a heavy sigh before moving to try and stop her only to be left with the disappointment that he'd led Serena on.

It's disappointing for sure that he unintentionally may have hurt her but it couldn't be helped when his mind was swimming on other matters. It was his own confession that there was someone else and it had not been missed by Serena. Now if he could only get Blair to recognize that he's more than willing to risk the disappointment of their loved ones in order to pursue anything with her. He even turned down Serena who he'd always thought he'd do anything for and even be continually at her side no matter what happened but now it all changed. He and Blair both changed. With a shake of his head he'd read his text message from Blair quickly.

From Waldorf to Humphrey,"Chuck's here is Serena with you? I'm worried about her."Blair would text to Dan in the hopes that he'd respond quickly but when he didn't another text is sent just as Serena leaves." Hello, earth to Humphrey. Is she there or not? If you don't answer I'll be forced to look for her myself and I can't promise Chuck won't be with me."

To Walforf from Humphrey," Impatient much. She just left, she kissed me and left in a hurry…I didn't want to lead her on." His admission to Blair is both in the hopes that she won't lead Chuck on as well and the hope that Blair understands how much he really does care for her.

From Waldorf to Humphrey,"What did you go and do that for? She'll be coming this way for us and besides you need to be there for her. Can't you do anything right. I better go or else Chuck will think I'm ignoring him. Go after her, I rather know she's safe even with you." His Admission bewilders her and surprises her but with Blain on the other end she is glad that he is honest with her.

To Walforf from Humphrey, "As you wish." He'd send back in the hopes that she'd react toward his words using a Princess Bride reference in the hopes she get's it.

With no return reply from Blair he can understand that she had either ignored it or she will verbally abuse him later for it. Either way he can't help but smile, seems he really was starting to follow after her lead and it made a load of difference. Usually he'd protest but she was right he had to be there for Serena even when she needed him most of all he was a friend for her first now and a step-brother second.

Careful Lonely boy the Queen has you right where she wants you and this Queen is fickle. Do you really think you a lowly pauper has the right to make a Queen give up her title when she has more than willing suitors ready to fall at her feet without the need for a disgraceful fall. You're slipping and soon we all will know who your newest Muse is. Sweeten the deal Humphrey or else B will have no other choice but to fall into old habits.

~Till Next Time Readers~

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