It's really frustrating to write a story that's not being read by many people but I decided that it wouldn't be fair to the few people that are actually reading it so there it is. Chapter 7
Dan was still living at the loft in Brooklyn which was small in comparison of what Serena and Amy used to live in so the pair decided they would buy a home and move in together without wasting any more minute without each other. They decided to find a place at the upper east side near Chuck and Blair's house. Amy was really excited to see Dan and Serena together, she was dreaming of what it would be like them as a family, what it would feel like for her to actually have someone who cares about her other than her mother. It's been less than two months since she met Dan Blair and Chuck and they're already treating her like they knew her from the day she's born. Dan was spoiling her rotten, taking her to all the places she wished to visit, even though Amy was born in New York and lived there her whole life, she hadn't visited much in it, other than the occasional school trips Carter wouldn't take her anywhere so Dan decided he would change that. Dan, Serena and Amy would go the whole day and explore New York like the perfect family. Serena was getting better by the day, she was really relaxed to have all her friends beside her, and Dan made sure she was always content. Her and Dan's relationship was working great, they haven't changed that much, they still liked the same stuff. Although moving in together may seem like they're rushing it, but Dan and Serena were taking things really slow physically to make sure that them getting back together had nothing to do with the lust they held for each other.
Dan and Serena were wandering in a house that was put out for sale, it was a big family house with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room and outside the house was a beautiful garden that needed a lot of work.
"So what do you think?" said Dan as he approached Serena that was standing near the window examining the surroundings.
"As you wish" she replied. Dan hated how Serena's confidence vanished over the years, the girl that used to make speeches in front of hundreds of people couldn't express her opinion in front of one.
"Serena it's your house too you should have a say in this" he said in a voice that sounded like he was yelling at her. Serena jerked back putting her hands over her head and kneeling in front of him with tears in her eyes.
"I'm sorry I'm sorry what do you want me to say? Please don't hit me I didn't mean to upset you" Serena was shaking and looking at the ground without daring to look to Dan's. Tomorrow, tomorrow I love you tomorrow. She kept singing the song in her head. Whenever Carter used to hit her, she would be humming this rhyme hoping she will get a chance to live another day. Dan kneeled down removing her hands from her head and hugging her tight, rubbing her back and kissing her forehead repetitively assuring her he wasn't going to hurt her, not now or ever.
"Hey hey you're okay now, look at me baby please just look at me" he said as he put his fingers down her chin to lift her head as her eyes met his he began to talk" listen baby I would never hurt you, I wasn't yelling at you and I'm sorry if you mistook it as yelling. I just want you to feel comfortable in our house that's why I thought you should have a say in this. Okay?" Serena nodded like a kid that's being told what he should do. Her grip on Dan's shirt was really strong that her knuckles turned white.
"Okay so do you think you would like to live here? You, me and Amy? Because if you don't we could look for another place to stay."
"No I really like it here" she said as she lowered her eyes once again afraid that Dan wouldn't be pleased with her answer.
"Serena please look at me, do you really like it here or you're just saying that. I promise you if you don't like it we can look for another place"
"It's not that I, uh forget it I like it here" she said not daring to look into his eyes.
"Baby…" he said waiting for her to look at him but Serena's eyes darted anywhere but in his direction.
"Baby" he repeated once again gaining the same response-or lack of response- from her so he took her chin for the second time and made her look in his eyes.
"Please tell me what's on your mind, Serena that's going to be our house forever, you, me and Amy. That's how it's going to be from now on. Do you see us 5 years from now living in this house?"
"Dan, this is a really beautiful house but I have a feeling it's a sad one. I mean look at that garden, the family moved out not a year ago and it seems that it hadn't been touched in years. I feel like the family that used to live here wasn't happy, and who knows maybe they were like me. But if you want to live here we can live here" Serena gulped terrified that she said too much. Was she being stupid? Maybe. Did Dan think she was stupid? Never.
"Okay, we still have a lot of places to look in. that house will be off the list" he said as he took her in his arms and lead her out of the door.
A two floors house, with the top floor containing 5 bedrooms and 5 washing rooms, a small room that could be used as Dan's office and a closet room for Serena and Amy. And with the bottom floor containing the coziest living room with a chimney, a dining room and an opening to a small garden and a pool. As Serena stepped in this house, she started to imagine how it's going to be. Her and Dan, sitting by the chimney drinking hot chocolate and watching TV. Hosting a barbecue at their garden with all their family and friends there. Amy lounging by the pool with her friends. That was it she thought to herself.
"So do you like it?" asked Dan smirking as he already knew the answer.
"I love it. This is it Dan. This is our new beginning." She said still admiring every inch of what's soon going to be their house.
"I know, by the look on your face you look like you won the lottery."
"I actually won something better" she said as she approached him putting her hands around his neck.
"Mhhmm… and what would that be?"
"Your heart" she said barely above a whisper causing Dan to close the gap between them and kiss her passionately. After they broke apart he told her that they still have to show it to Amy to make sure she would love to stay in it and they will buy it if she agrees.
The moving went smoothly, Dan refused to move anything from the old house afraid that it would bring back memories, Lily and Blair helped Serena furnish the house because they knew if they left it to Dan the house would be multicolored. Serena knew how to pick furniture that resembled to her and Dan combined and she had fun decorating it. Dan, Serena and Amy decided to host a party to welcome everybody in their new home. The dinner would be held at seven and Dan decided he and Serena could host a barbecue at the garden much to Blair's displease whining about it being to mainstream but they didn't care they wanted something to represent them. By six thirty everyone was there, Blair, Chuck, JennyNate who was visiting New York for two weeks before returning to Florida where he's now staying, Rufus and his wife, Allison and Alex, Lily and Tony a friend of Dan with his wife Linda and his 2 children. Amy invited two of her friends, it was nice to finally be able to invite friends to come visit her, with carter in the house she was always embarrassed to introduce him to them afraid that he'll have an anger attack and embarrass her in front of her friends. There was a table where were seated Blair next to Chuck next to Nate next to Lily next to Rufus and his wife. And at the other side were seated Allison, Alex, Tony, Linda and Jenny. Dan and Serena were at the top of the table with Dan getting up every now and then to check on his barbecue. Another table held the kids with Amy, Rebecca and Sara her school friends and 14 years old Sam and his little 7 years old sister Page.
"Can I have everyone's attention please" said Dan while standing and clinging his glass making everyone look at him waiting to see what he wanted to say.
"18 years ago, I had a dream and I wanted it so bad to be true. I had a dream that I would be happily living with Serena Van Der woodsen who didn't even know my name back then might I add, and to have kids with her. The first time I saw Serena I was accidently invited to a party where I was treated cruelly by some people who may or may not be with us today" he smirked looking from Chuck to Blair who shrugged innocently. "but then I saw her and she looked me and found me lost so she decided to be nice to me and make me feel comfortable only to be taken away by her best friend. That night I saw something that nobody has seen in Serena's eyes, I saw sadness yet happiness was radiating from her smile, I saw failure yet success was her middle name and most of all I saw hope and I vowed to make all her dreams come true. After 18 years I can honestly say that I failed, I didn't know how to protect her or how to erase that sadness from her eyes but I'm glad that I can still make it up to her and I promise her today and in front of you all to give her the best life anyone can even dream of. To Serena." He said as he held his wine glass high and everyone repeated "To Serena" after him.
Serena stood speechless and kissed him in front of everyone expressing how much she loved him.
"Oh my god Amy your mom seems so in love" said Rebecca looking at them adoringly.
"Yeah I know, they're so in love. I'm just really glad to finally see her happy"
"Well enjoy her happiness because yours will soon be ruined" she told her not caring that what she said was wrong. " Wait what do you mean?" asked Amy confused at her friend's statement.
"Well they're soon going to be married and Dan will think of himself as your father and he'll treat you so bad and mend into everything. It happened with my cousin's best friend, her stepdad even made her leave home and sent her to a boarding school because he didn't want her to be living with them in the house. So anyway are you coming to the party this Friday?" she continues as if what she just said would mean nothing.
Dan loves me, he would never do that to me. Or would he? Questions were going through her head but she decided to forget the subject for now and just enjoy her time with her friends.
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