Hey guys and girls! This is my eighth part to this ah-mazing story. I want to say that I'm sorry that I'm only incorporating Nate and Blair. I tried to put in other characters but it just doesn't seem to flow right. I will soon. Also, can people PM me with ideas and suggestions (still having symptoms of WBS). I'm looking for a Beta and I want 3 reviews to continue. Ciao for now!
Summary: A mysterious new girl graces the streets of the Upper East Side. She seems sweet and innocent but what happens when dirty little secrets start to reveal themselves. Natalie Wright swore no one would ever find out about them. But what happens when she starts playing with fire as in flirting with Blair Waldorf's boyfriend Nate Archibald behind her back?
Words: 1, 858
Rating: Teen (PG 13)
Pairings: Nate/OC Nate/Blair Serena/Dan (if you squint)
Disclaimer: Natalie Octavia Wright belongs to a girl called me! However Gossip Girl and all its fabulous characters belong to a girl called Cecily Von Ziegesar (who is not me).
Misc: This story is not Beta'd. So there may be some grammar mistakes here and there. This story is AU in a way.
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Chapter Eight
"The Confidant"
On Saturday afternoon I was catching up on TiVoed episodes of America's Next Top Model and Project Runway. My mother was having brunch at Le Cirque on Madison Avenue with a friend. When she left, she seemed to be glowing. I've never seen her so happy. I was munching on popcorn watching as Tyra sent home another top model hopeful. The door bell rang, it couldn't be Nate he was spending the day with his father. I got up and trotted to the door, not bothering to check the peephole. I swung the door open to reveal a sullen Blair. I was kind of embarrassed standing there in sweatpants and a ratty t-shirt while Blair looked flawless in a sweater dress, tights, and ballet flats. "Hello N" Blair greeted with a pout. She didn't seem Blair-like; she looked insecure, vulnerable and unconfident. "Hi B" I replied confused as to why Blair Waldorf was at my doorstep. "Can I come in?" she asked. Before I said anything, she muttered 'thank you' and shoved past me. "Nate isn't home" Blair began. I was about to say that he was spending time with his dad, but Blair would interrogate me demanding why I knew where Nate was when she as his girlfriend didn't know a thing. "So I decided to pay you a visit" she finished, dramatically taking a seat in the white couch. She looked at the TV where a frozen image of Tyra was displayed. "Can I get you something?" I asked trying to be hospitable.
"Water would be nice"
I went into the kitchen, and pulled out a Fiji water from the refrigerator. I handed it to Blair, who unscrewed the top and took huge gulps of the water. She eyed the bowl of popcorn on the glass coffee table and snatched it. She held it to her chest and stuffed handfuls of the buttered goodness into her glossed mouth. "Come sit" Blair instructed with her mouth full. She patted the sofa cushion next to her. I obeyed and took a seat next to her. "Nate and I are growing apart" she whined throwing more popcorn into her mouth. She chewed vigorously and swallowed loudly. "Why?" I asked faking concern. "I don't know I mean I try to be the best girlfriend ever" Blair sulked. "Do you have any chocolate?" Blair asked interrupting herself from her ranting. I scampered to the refrigerator and retrieved a box of half eaten Godiva milk chocolate truffles. "I just wanted to have a nice lunch with my boyfriend" she added grabbing the box from me. She popped a truffle into her mouth and audibly crunched on it. Since when did Blair Waldorf act so unladylike and unpolished? It was kind of freaking me out. I was half anticipating Ashton Kutcher to run into my apartment and yell 'Got'cha!'
"Maybe there's something important coming up for him" I offered. "What could be more important than me?" Blair snapped. She scarfed down the chocolate truffles as if she hadn't eaten in days. And judging by her perfect size zero physique I doubt she has. "Am I ugly N?" Blair randomly asked, she looked at me with sad brown eyes. "No way! Why would you even say a thing like that?" I replied genuinely. Even though I didn't like Blair, she was absolutely pretty. She had the perfect petite body, a natural pale complexion that didn't need exfoliating and long wavy chestnut brown hair that was always coiffed to perfection. "Nate doesn't even want my virginity! He keeps shooting me down" Blair protested.
"Maybe he's not ready"
"He had sex with my best friend Serena two years ago. How could he not be ready?"
"Maybe he's waiting for the right moment"
"Do you think there's somebody else?" Blair asked. My heart stopped for a moment, I had to take a breath to calm down. Did Blair find out? And if she did why was she torturing me with small talk? "No. I mean you would know if there was another girl" I scoffed trying to sound as if that were totally ridiculous. "If there ever was another girl I would kill her. She wouldn't be able to step foot in Manhattan without me knowing" Blair mused violently. I gulped suddenly overwrought with nervousness. Blair was no joke when it came to infidelity. If she ever found out about Nate and me she would squish me like a bug with a patent leather Chanel ballet flat. "Blair you don't have to worry. Nate would never do that to you again" I reassured her. "I hope so because I love him." Blair groaned. There was silence for a few minutes mainly because Blair was in the middle of stuffing her face and because I was thinking of what to say.
"Two years ago I got him this green sweater for Easter and to show how much I love him, I sewed a golden heart on his sleeve to show –" Blair began. "You're heart is on his sleeve" I finished. "Exactly!" Blair exclaimed. "That is so romantic of you" I complimented with dreamy eyes. "He didn't even notice. It's his favorite sweater, but he never found out that the goddamn heart is there" Blair was whimpering now, I could see fat tears well up in her eyes. The feeling of guilt overtook me, I felt bad for the Queen Bee. She was nothing without Nate. I felt like a big fat slut for ruining that.
"B don't worry about Nate" I said.
"You still tutor him?"
"Yeah"
"Can you talk to him and see if you find anything fishy?" She looked at me expectantly. What was I supposed to tell her about what I and Nate talk about? I couldn't just say that 'B I found out that I'm the other girl Nate's with.' I pursed my lips and looked her in the eyes. I made up my mind.
"Of course B, what are friends for?"
Blair smiled and hugged me. "You're the best sidekick ever" she whispered. "I know" I smiled weakly back at her. I hated being the sidekick, back home I was in Blair's shoes. I was the popular girl everyone envied and talked about. I was in the spotlight, and threw raging parties, and had hot boyfriends like Nate. For once, I missed the old me back in Brentwood.
"Nate we have to talk" I pulled away from Nate's hungry kiss. We were in his room enjoying a steamy make out session after school. The whole Blair thing was itching the back of my mind. "Can it wait?" Nate pulled me in for another kiss. I backed away and got from under him, I sat on the edge of the bed. Nate got behind me and engulfed me into his strong arms. "What's on your mind?" he asked outlining my shoulders with small kisses. "I talked to Blair a couple days ago" I announced. "So what?" Nate said annoyed that I interrupted our make out session so we can talk about his girlfriend. "Nate I don't think this is such a good idea. She loves you so much and it makes me guilty" I replied. He groaned and turned my head so I was facing him. "Natalie, Blair and I aren't meant to be. You said that yourself" Nate protested. "I know but can you at least break up with her" I defended. "She'll be on my ass for weeks if I do" Nate replied. "She'll find out about us. Trust me" he added.
"Then can you at least act like you love her"
"What am I supposed to do?"
"Have sex with her" it came out of my mouth way too soon. Nate fell silent and looked at me with an open jaw. "Why do you keep shooting her down?" I asked. "Because of you" Nate replied. "Can you just have sex with her and get it over with?" I groaned. "And you'd be okay with that?" Nate asked doubtfully. "If it makes her happy. I'm trying to be a good friend here" I sighed falling back onto the bed; my head was in Nate's lap. I was now looking up at him. "I'm not sure about that" Nate admitted. "It's the only way she'll stop bitching" I mused. "If that makes you happy I'll do it" Nate said kissing me on the lips. I couldn't believe I told Nate to have sex with the girl I hated.
"So did you talk to Nate?" Blair asked as we walked through Central Park. "Yes" I announced with a grin. "Tell me everything he told you" she demanded taking a sip of her Starbucks decaf latte. "Well he confided in me that he's not sure about having sex with you, because he's still guilty about the whole Serena thing" I explained taking pauses of suspense. "He actually told you that?" Blair asked skeptically. I nodded my head and smiled with reassurance. "He wants your first time to be special. Isn't he just a gentleman?" I replied with a little giggle. Blair's all too familiar confident smile was plastered on her perfect face. "You need to find the sexiest lingerie for your special night" I narrowed my eyes seductively with exaggeration. "Can you help me?" Blair asked hopefully with a bright smile. "Of course B!" I squealed. "To Bergdorf's!" Blair wrapped her arm around mines and we skipped towards Fifth avenue.
"This is so sexy" Blair purred as she showed me a white corset and garter belt set. We had spent a good hour checking the racks in the lingerie section of Bergdorf Goodman. I put my thumbs up and a thought hit me. "How about being a sexy rabbit?" I suggested. Blair looked at me with a quizzical look as if that were the stupidest idea on the planet. "You could wear furry kitten heels and rabbit ears" I smiled. A grin played on her lips and she thought about it. "That's genius" she hugged me and returned to checking the racks. "You seem experienced in this category" Blair gave me a knowing look; her smirk said you so had sex before. I contemplated on telling her that I was a virgin, but it wasn't like she and Nate were ever going to have a conversation about my sexual experiences. And she wouldn't believe me at all because anyone who knew what condom is best to use, is so not a virgin.
"I had sex a few times with the same person" I added. It was half of the truth. But I'll explain that later. I explained about my old boyfriend at home. I had to make his name up since I forgot half of the boys I ever went out with not to mention had sex with. "So any tips?" Blair asked. "Well it will hurt at first but have fun. And most importantly no glove no love" I answered. We laughed amongst ourselves as if we were best friends since kindergarten. I almost was liking Blair as a person. But I was on a mission keeping my enemies closer than my friends.
To be continued...
