(A/N: Since there's a reader requesting for more Chuck and Blair and another requesting for some Nate and Serena, I'll try my very best to fit them in! But if it isn't too good, please review and tell me how it can be better! Thank you! By the way, when I said in the previous chapter that it seems that Dan and Serena can't be together anymore, I was referring to the show!)
Flashback: In the car, Nate's driving along the woods. The concealed love for one another, could this be hidden forever?
The Hummer was going past trees, but each of them seemed no different from the previous one, they all looked the same, the leaves were of the same colour. It was like they were passing by the same spot a few times. "Nate, are you sure we're going in the right direction?" Blair was frustrated, partly because Serena seemed so preoccupied and in her own world, while Dan was in another of his writer's moods, dreaming away, looking into the far distance. Chuck had drunk way too much whisky and reeked terribly, his hot breath lingering on her neck and face, and she was too grossed out to grab a hot towel to wipe her face.
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure I know where we're going cause isn't that the place we're gonna stay in for 2 weeks?"
At that, all of them turned to the right side, where they saw a mansion. It was beautiful, nothing like any of them had expected, apart from Blair. "Oh my gosh, B! This is fantastic! You nearly had me thinking it was a dingy motel!" Everyone started gushing about what a wonderful surprise this was, after dreading the trip so much before. Dan was especially pleased, as he knew this was a fantastic place for him to propose to Serena. He could almost imagine what he would do. Wearing a tuxedo, him and her under the moon, surrounded by the starry sky, her in a flowing dress, the ring and the flowers. It would be perfection. Him and his dream girl, together for eternity. Thinking about it made him so happy, he knew he needed to get going on his proposal speech otherwise two weeks would really fly by in this haven.
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They stepped into the mansion, unsure of what to expect. Although there wouldn't be any help, but the place was large and spacious with three levels. The glass spiral stairs gave a whimsical touch to the place, and the ambience of the place was just so calming yet exciting at the same time. They went up to the second level, which had two rooms. Blair glanced at Chuck, and said, "Alright, Dan and Serena, you guys can take the room at the end, it faces the beach, and Nate, you and Vanessa can take this room right here, you can see the sea as well. Chuck, we're upstairs.", she said with a sly grin. Interested, the rest of them followed Chuck and Blair upstairs, which had only one bedroom, the other was a large library. "Come on, there's nothing to see. Go and unpack, we all have to. Blair and I will meet you guys downstairs in let's see, is two hours enough? Then perhaps we'll have to cook dinner, there are some ingredients in the fridge, I hope."
As soon as the rest went downstairs to unpack, Chuck opened their luggage and put their clothes in the closets in hurry. "What's with the rush? We've plenty of time, honey." "Oh, come on, we have no time to pack, two hours is barely enough, you know I want you so badly..."
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As soon as Serena stepped into the room, she had a shock. Having gone to the bathroom first, Dan had time to plan a surprise. He swept her off her feet and put her on the bed, kissing her gently, running his fingers through her hair lovingly. "Gosh, Serena, you're so perfect, baby." "I love you, Dan. Let's make the most of this."
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Unlike the other two couples, Vanessa and Nate really started to unpack, stealing little glances at each other, each smiling to themselves quietly, trying not to let the other see them. That simple, flirting love was good enough for them. Nate missed this side of love, it had not been this way for him in a long time, and Vanessa showed him a different dimension of love he hardly had the chance to experience. She showed him how love wasn't just about sex, it wasn't about doing anything other than caring for the other. And she loved it that he was being such a gentleman, he wasn't being who she once thought he would be like, it was like she was seeing a different person altogether. In actual fact, Vanessa made him feel like he was a whole new person with a brand new beginning, where no one would judge him like before.
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"Blair?Chuck?Come on, it's been nearly three hours! I don't want to know what you're doing inside but I'm starving, and I'm not gonna wait much longer! Hurry up, B!"Serena banged on their door, half guessing what they were occupied with. She had such a wonderful time with Dan, she always did, and he was amazing. Great with words and wonderful in bed, but not forceful, always gentle. It was like the spaces in between her fingers were made for him to fill, and they fit perfectly, like a glove. His gentle love towards her was electric, and she felt herself tingling all over, whenever she stole a glance at him. Dan, too, seemed to be still in dreamland, he was smiling stupidly to himself, and she half expected him to start rambling to himself unknowingly.
"Alright, alright, we're out. Happy now, Serena?"Chuck had a scowl on his face, but he turned towards Blair and kissed her gently. Downstairs, Nate and Vanessa were getting the food out, but had trouble deciding what to have. After much trouble, Nate decided on chicken and beef, but Blair made a face and Chuck insisted on the lamb. The girls sat on the tanning chairs, each having a different expression on their faces. Vanessa's was that of a girl falling in love, the innocent occasional smile creeping across her lips; Serena's was that of a girl in bliss, the joy she felt was evident all over her face - her eyes were tinted with sparks; and Blair's of a satisfied lover, it was all that could be said.
After some time, the guys were done with the food, and each of them were the attentive boyfriend, or in Nate's case, the boyfriend-to-be. However, each of them did it a different way altogether. Chuck had Blair on his lap, feeding her with his mouth, kisses aplenty; Nate fed Vanessa slowly, smiling as she took each bite tenderly. Dan and Serena, however, had walked towards the sea, opting to have their food at the beach. Dan had already prepared a picnic mat, and drinks were sitting in a cooler on the mat. It wasn't the usual alcohol and soda, though. He had made his 'Humphrey Specials', cocktails that only he dared to attempt, and they did taste good. Serena especially loved his berry drink, the sweetness wasn't overpowering, but it was fantastic.
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That night, as Dan was taking a bath, Serena sought Nate out. Nate saw her, and immediately had a beam on his face. Before she could get a word in, he murmured, "Vanessa's the one I've been waiting for. She makes everything seem so easy, taking each step as it comes, and this is totally a different experience. I love her, Serena." Hearing his words helped Serena make her choice at once. It was an easy choice, really, after the day of surprises that Dan sprung. "I'm glad to hear that, Natie. I was just about to ask you about Vanessa. She is a great girl, and you must treasure her. She isn't like any other Constance girl you'll find." "Dan seems to be the one for you, Serena. Seeing the way he does everything, you're the only thing that comes first for him, S."
Thinking to herself, Serena smiled. Perhaps Nate had made this choice so much easier for her. These two weeks would be a breeze. Dan and her, would it be their forever? She wanted so much to be with him all the time, with his gentle words and romantic ways, he made it so easy for any girl to fall in love with him. Yet he was so intent on having her, and she had to admit, she did like that.
(A/N: I'm sorry, but I couldn't put Nate with Serena! Dan is so perfect for her and vice versa, plus I couldn't quite picture Vanessa out of the equation so early! And don't you think Vanessa could possibly bring out the best in Nate after all? Chuck and Blair will be getting a proper feature soon, but I'm not very good at writing Chuck/Blair stories so perhaps you guys could drop me a couple of ideas? Thanks and have a wonderful day reading! )
