A/N: I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I just want to thank all those who have read or reviewed this story and all those who have offered great ideas. I really appreciate it. Anyways, Enjoy!

The waiter showed Serena and Dan to their table. They had a view of the ocean. The waiter passed them their menus.

"Would you like anything to drink?"

Serena spoke.

"Some water would be nice."

The waiter turned to look at Dan.

"And you sir?"

Dan was caught off guard.

"Oh yes. That would be wonderful."

The waiter gave him a confused look as did Serena. He looked at them the same way. The waiter sighed and repeated the question.

"What would you like to drink sir?"

Dan finally got it.

"Oh yes. I would like some water."

"Very well sir."

He walked away. Dan turned to Serena.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be……weird."

Serena laughed.

"You'll get over it."

He laughed.

"Yeah right. Us Humphrey men don't seem to get rid of old habits easily."

"Well you can always try."

He smiled. She smiled back. He looked down at his menu.

"So what do you think is edible?"

She chuckled.

"I think the fish looks good."

"Nothing better than fish on a cruise."

The waiter came back.

"Have you decided what you would like to order?"

Serena spoke first.

"Yes. The salmon please."

"Okay. And you sir?"

He made sure he had eye contact with Dan when he asked him.

"Yes. The fish would be lovely."

"Very well sir."

He collected their menus and walked away. Serena turned to Dan.

"Did you see that look he gave you."

Dan chuckled.

"Yeah. I think he knows I'm not supposed to be here."

Serena rolled her eyes.

"You're here with me, aren't you? Don't care what other people think."

He smiled and grabbed her hand. He stroked the top of it with his thumb. She smiled.

"So what do you want to do tomorrow?"

"I don't know. I think I'll read."

Serena giggled. He looked at her.

"What's so funny?"

"That you would rather read while we're on a cruise."

"I like reading."

"I know, but would it kill you to go swimming at least?"

He sighed.

"Fine we can go swimming tomorrow."

She smiled with glee.

"That is going to be so much fun! We can bring Chuck and Blair along and everyone else too!"

His eyes went wide. Swimming with Upper East Side royalty? Serena noticed his countenance.

"What is it now?"

He looked at her.

"Nothing."

She raised her eyebrows.

"Come on. Something is bothering you. It's been bothering you since yesterday. What is it?"

He gave her a confused look.

"What?"

"You seem droned out."

"Me? Droned out?"

She sighed.

"Stop bluffing and just tell me what's going on!"

He looked down at his fork. He didn't want to talk about anything. Serena sighed again.

"Great you can't even tell me anything!"

She grabbed her purse and started to get up. He got up as well. He grabbed her arm but she shrugged it away. She continued walking.

"Serena!"

He hadn't noticed how loud he had said that until everyone looked at him except Serena. She continued walking. She walked out of the restaurant and practically ran to her room. Meanwhile, Nate and Kyle were leaning up on the railings and looking out on the ocean. Nate was speaking.

"Beautiful, isn't it?"

Kyle kept looking at the ocean.

"Yeah."

He and Nate had become what some would call friends. They both didn't take their eyes off the ocean. Nate spoke.

"When I was little, every summer my dad and me would got boating in the harbour."

"Me and my dad would go to Central Park and race boats in the fountain."

Nate smiled.

"Yeah, life was so much simpler when your younger. It's like nothing can ever ruin it."

"I know what you mean."

"When your younger you don't even know what rehab is. Like it never existed and it didn't hold your dad in it."

Kyle looked down.

"Your old man's in rehab."

Nate nodded. It wasn't something he liked to talk about but Kyle was his friend.

"Yeah, happened earlier this year. I never thought he would be the one to go. I almost lost him but I'm grateful that he's still around."

"Well that's good."

Nate turned to Kyle.

"How's your dad?"

Kyle looked back at the ocean.

"He passed away when I was twelve."

Nate didn't know what to say.

"That's rough."

Kyle sighed.

"Yeah, but I was just more worried about my brother. He was only eight at the time."

Nate looked out at the ocean again.

"Well, you're doing better now, right?"

A smiled appeared on Kyle's face.

"Yeah. I mean look at me, a guy from Brooklyn on a cruise ship for four weeks. That is like one a million."

Nate laughed and Kyle joined him. Nate looked at his watch. It read ten forty-five. He looked back at Kyle.

"Sorry man, but I need some sleep. I've been up for about sixteen hours."

"I understand."

"See ya."

"See ya."

Nate walked to the elevator that would take him to the third floor, which was wear he, Chuck, Blair, Dan, Eric and Serena were staying. He got off and walked down the hall. He reached his room number and went inside. He instantly fell asleep. While he was asleep, Serena knocked on Blair and Chuck's door. Inside Blair woke up. She and Chuck had been asleep for two hours.

"Who is it?"

Although the voice was muffled she heard her loud and clear.

"Serena."

Blair went into panic mode. Serena is supposed to be having dinner with Dan! she thought. She shook Chuck until he woke up. His eyes fluttered open.

"What is it, Waldorf? Want more of me?"

A naught smirk appeared on his face. Blair rolled her eyes. She got out of bed and put her summer dress back on. She passed Chuck his t-shirt and pants. He had a confused look on his face.

"What is it?"

Blair put her index finger to her mouth.

"Shhhhh."

She got her flats on and opened the door.

"Hey, S."

Serena's mascara had been smudged. Blair looked at her in concern.

"What is it?"

Serena looked at her.

"Can we got for a walk?"

"Yeah sure."

She turned to Chuck, who was still sitting on the bed.

"I'll be back later."

"Where are you going?"

"A walk with Serena."

She closed the door and followed Serena out. They walked out on the balcony. There were some chairs there. Serena sat down.

"I feel like Dan can't tell me anything."

Blair sat down next to her.

"Why do you think that?"

"He can't even tell me what's bugging him. I feel completely useless."

"He's probably in shock because he's on a cruise with a beautiful girl."

Serena smiled.

"Well, I would have gone with gorgeous but beautiful works out fine."

Blair laughed and Serena joined her. They could always take a tense conversation and make it light hearted. They got up. Serena turned to Blair.

"Can I bunk with you tonight. I'm not ready to talk to Dan just yet."

"Sure. Let me go in first and break it to Chuck."

Serena laughed.

"Tell him I come in peace."

Blair giggled. She opened her door and walked in. Chuck was watching something on MTV. He looked up at her right away.

"Got rid of Van der Woodsen so we can go back to our witty games?'

She rolled her eyes.

"Actually, Serena is bunking with us tonight."

Chuck's eyes went wide.

"Why? Doesn't she have Humphrey to get back to?"

"Well, not tonight."

"Did she push him off the ship?"

Blair giggled.

"No. And be nice to her."

Chuck sighed.

"Fine."

Blair gave him a kiss before heading back to the door to let Serena in.

"Come on in, S."

Serena walked into the room. She looked at Chuck.

"Chuck."

He smirked.

"Van der Woodsen."

Blair yawned.

"I'm getting tired. Me and Serena can share the bed. Chuck, do you mind sleeping on the couch?"

He groaned but he wanted to make her happy.

"No."

Blair smiled.

"Thank you."

"Anytime, princess."

Serena already got under the covers. Blair gave Chuck one more kiss before heading over to the bed. She passed him a pillow and an extra blanket. He made himself comfortable on the couch. Before he closed his eyes he spoke.

"If any of you two get lonely, there's plenty of room here."

He smirked. Both girls picked up a pillow and threw it at him. They giggled before going to sleep. Serena looked forward to the next day. She could finally talk to Dan and everything would fine once again, right?

Hello Upper EastSiders,

Spotted: S and Lonely Boy having a fight in the ship's restaurant. What could that have been about? Also spotted, king N and New Boy getting along. Do we see a new friendship budding? S and B were later seen having a heart to heart. Seems like S isn't going to be spending the night with Lonely Boy. She was seen crashing at B's. Could C be upset that someone is trying to ruin his vacation or will he be getting some action?

XOXO Gossip Girl