Chapter 10
Summary: Dan, Serena, and Nate…Hello? Can you not tell that drama ensues…?
Disclaimer: I don't own Gossip Girl.
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Dan heard a knock on the door. He sighed. It wasn't one of his best days. Serena had been distant today after her confrontation with Blair. He hadn't heard what they were saying, but he knew that it was another dramatic fight that would end with them making up and eating yogurt on the steps of the Met, as usual. Not only this, but Blair had apparently gotten Jenny drunk and commanded her to flash a bartender. Dan was forced to pick her up after Blair informed her of the situation, giggling. He was tired of all the crap that his sister got herself into, and left him cleaning up the mess. He rolled his eyes as he opened the door.
Serena was standing there, her blue eyes glittering. She had a bright smile pasted on her face, her blond hair falling gently against her cheeks. Dan was simply amazed by her beauty, as he always was, but he was also amazed that she was pleased after her awful day.
"Hey," She gave a small smile. "We need to talk."
He dreaded those words and anything that had to do with them, but he let Serena in because he had no other choice. He couldn't turn her away, even though he really wanted to at this moment.
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Nate groaned as he made his way to Dan's door. Serena had given him the address a while ago, although he never understood why. Now was when he truly needed it. If he had to put up a fight for Serena, then that's what he was going to do.
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Dan heard another knock on the door. He turned around, confused, and then opened it.
Nate Archibald stood in front of him, hands in his jeans. "Hey, Dan, I just wanted to talk to you- Serena." He caught the eye of the blond, who waved guiltily.
"Something tells me that you two both have to tell me the same exact thing," Dan raised his eyebrows. "And I'd like to know what the hell it is." Serena sighed and Nate looked at the floor, regretting coming here. "Look, this is not easy, Dan," Serena's blue eyes were filled with reluctance and guilt. "And it was a mistake-"
"A mistake?" Nate's voice boomed. "That's all it was." Dan breathed heavily, taking it all in. He hoped it wasn't what it sounded like.
"Serena," He sighed. "Please don't tell me you had sex with Nate. I know about the wedding, but not while…we were together…" Serena just looked at him, with nothing to say. "Jesus Christ, I didn't have sex with her," Nate was annoyed. "Why does everyone keep saying that?"
"Nate, can you shut the hell up?" Serena gave Nate a harsh look. And he immediately hushed and faded into the background. "Dan, I didn't mean for it to happen-"
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"Stop lying to me, Serena," Dan ran his fingers through his hair. "You wouldn't have hooked up with him again if you didn't mean for it to happen. You nearly screwed Blair's boyfriend. Do you know what that says about you?"
"What, that I'm a slut?" Serena inquired icily. "Don't try it, Dan. I've heard it all, and I've been called everything in the book. If you really think that I would just have sex with Nate while I have a boyfriend, not to mention Nate had a girlfriend, then you're just like Blair."
Dan looked at her fiercely, no forgiveness in his eyes. "Then just call me a replica of Blair Wardolf." Serena looked at him one last time, and then ran out of the loft door, too embarrassed to see that Dan had gotten her exactly right.
Nate began to follow her. "You're such a jackass, man," He turned to Dan, his green eyes filled with anguish.
"I think you should take a look in the mirror, Archibald," Dan was furious, and with good reason. "Now get the hell out of my house."
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Nate ran after Serena, panting. His green eyes glittered with sympathy but secret enjoyment.
"Look, I'm sorry I got you into this-"
"No, you're not." Serena simply gave him a cold look, and then turned to leave. "Bye, Nate."
He watched her leave, like she had done millions of times before, even though it hurt much more now.
She didn't turn around, or apologize for all the cold things she said, or the times when she turned him away. It was a secret wish of his, but Serena still had a small obligation to Blair, he knew. She didn't want to turn her back on her best friend. Serena really needed to get the memo that Blair was no longer her best friend. Nate sighed and headed home, disappointment ringing in his head.
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Serena hailed a cab, tears spilling on her cheeks. She entered, told the driver to head to the Palace, then opened her cell phone.
B, I'm sorry. Is there any way you could forgive me?
-S
She sat quietly and waited for a response, hating the fact that there was no one in the cab with her. The cab finally reached the Palace. She handed her black card to the driver, who was more than happy to swipe it, and stepped out, heading to the van der Bass suite.
Her phone finally rang with a new text message.
S, like I told you, forgiveness is a long process.
It won't be easy to forget, either. Have fun with Nate. I hear he's great in bed, though I've never experienced it myself.
You honestly have no idea who you're dealing with.
-B
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She stared at the text message until it blinded her. Blair had not truly forgiven her. She could kiss her stellar reputation goodbye. She had already said goodbye to Dan. Blair was just waiting for everything to come down on her.
The secret was coming out, and she definitely couldn't stop it.
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Nate heard a knock on his door. He opened it, half-hoping it was Serena, but that would never happen.
But indeed, Serena was standing at his doorway, with a perfectly bright smile.
Nate looked at her, incredulous. "What the hell is wrong with you?" He was in shock to see that she was as happy as she could be after her big explosion at him after their visit to Brooklyn Boy.
She bit her lip seductively, and he immediately fell into her trap. "Well, Blair is going to tell everyone anyway. Why don't we go out with a bang?" She nearly jumped on him and closed the door behind her.
Needless to say, the rest was history.
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Spotted: S and N entering Lonely Boy's loft, and leaving it just as quickly.
S originally went home, but ended up at Nate's penthouse.
Is S our Mystery Girl? I think that's a safe bet.
xoxo Gossip Girl
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Author's Note: Yes, this chapter was extremely short. I promise a super long Chuck/Blair chapter next time, and you'll see if this blast is going to be blown out of proportion. Blair definitely has something to say, don't you worry. And there's more CB scheming to come. Reviews are appreciated! Thanks, Cass
PS: I love DS, and I'm sorry I had to do this to you fans.
I don't know who Serena ends up with at this point, so there's a small glimmer of hope! xD