I apologize for this update. Not only is it short but it's so late! ): I ususally do not like telling random people what's going on in my life but as of right now I have very important exams - FINALS - I have to worry about. Good news is that summer is here and I'll be able to update more often! :)


She knew that she wasn't going to leave the Hamptons just yet but she needed a sense of closure – even if it meant a pink Post-It note. Another thing holding her back was that her suitcase was still at Natie's house…and she wasn't going to leave that behind. As she was racing up and down the streets of the Hamptons, memories came rushing back. Some were good, others were good, but most were…

**FLASHBACK**
"Come on Nate!" she whined. "Come with me to the swings."
"You know you're such a kid sometimes..." he reluctantly made his way to her.
"Well one of us has to be," she smiled at him. "Hey give me a push?"
"Only if you say it..." he paused. "Don't pretend you don't know what..."
"Ugh Natie. You're so full of it," she rolled her eyes.
"Well that's not very nice..." he sincerely seemed hurt.
"You're the hottest, sweetest, and most amazing guy I know," she said.
"And..."
"And he's the only one for me. And the only one I'll ever love and marry," she smiled as she walked over to his swing.
"You said it - not me," he reminded her.
"I know. You still have to ask ME and my mom for approval. So there's still time," she reminded him.
"And you have to promise not to run away - or at least to always come back. And come back only for me," he wrapped his arms around her.
"I promise," she sincerely stated as she snuggled closer to him. Ending the day with her Natie was always the best way. And the way the wind blew only made her snuggle even closer to him. She loved him - and he loved her.
**END OF FLASHBACK**

She could feel the tears coming but she didn't care. She had kept her end of the deal; she stayed - stayed for him, but it didn't matter this time. She had ruined a marriage once, and she wasn't going to do it again; at least not to her best friends. Serena couldn't lie to herself though; she knew that if Nate came for her she would give in and take him in.
She parked her car and walked over to the beach. She loved the way the sand felt as her feet slightly sank into the warm sand. She felt relaxed.
Serena saw a dim light in the middle of the beach and curiosity got the best of her.
As she made her way over to the light she could hear music and where there was music there was music. She began to run over.
Drinking was something she was good at. She told the bartender to make sure she always had a drink in her hand for a big tip. As she drank she could feel her old self coming back. She let go and forgot about all her problems.
Hours past and she had flirted, kissed, and maybe even had sex with one of the many guys at the bar and she was now dancing on the tables.
She felt like she was about to pass out but she didn't care. Serena knew she could rely on someone to come and save her...Nate.
"I have had enough..." she blurted out. Serena walked out and her fingertips dialed a very familiar number.
"Hello?"
"Chuck? It's Serena. Can you come for me? I'm in the Hamptons. I didn't know who to call," she explained.
"Where are you? I'm on my way," he told her.
"I'm at the beach where we all used to go to," she informed him.
"Okay. I'm getting in the jet now," he said hanging up.
Why she called Chuck and not Nate - she doesn't know but she knew Chuck would come so she sat down and waited. Within an hour she saw a man in a suit walk towards her.
"Serena? Is that you?"
"Chuck?" she whispered.
"Serena!" he ran towards her.
"Oh Chuck! Thanks for coming," she stated bubbly.
"Serena, I haven't seen you in years and I see you're back to your old self..."
"Nate does this to me..."
"Nate?"
"Yes. Nathaniel Archibald? Remember him? Your best friend?"
"Oh yes Nathaniel. Blair's husband..." Chuck said in a somber voice.
"Ex-"
"Excuse me?"
"They're in a middle of a divorce."
"How would you know?" he asked.
"I was staying with Nate in his summer house. And then Blair came over and freaked out. She insulted me - I tell you, being Nate's wife did not do Blair any good," she kid.
"Wait, you've been with Nathaniel?"
Serena nodded, "His daughter Addie is so adorable. I didn't get enough time to meet his son Ian; well Noah - his name is Noah but he likes to be called Ian. Blair came and I left."
"Yeah I know Noah well Ian. Actually, I never know what to call the little weasel, but he looks exactly like Nathaniel when he was that age. And you? Leaving? Who would have thought - Serena van der Wodsen running," he said sarcastically.
"Shut up," she laughed. "I love him Chuck."
"I know S. And I loved her but destiny doesn't care."
"It's not fair," she pouted.
"Come on S. Get up," he picked her up and carried her back to her car. He took to her to her car and sat her in the passenger seat, buckled her seat belt, took her keys, and drove her to a hotel.
"I want Natie," she mumbled.
"S...I don't know where he lives."
"Old...summer house - his family's house."
"Ugh Serena..."

He doesn't know why he does it but it was kind of a rule – kind of expected from everyone to do as she said. He loved Blair and she was his Queen but Serena would always be his little Princess and he will always be there for her.

"What the fuck?" Nate slurred his words as he made his way to the door.
"I guess dumb minds think alike. Hello Nathaniel," Chuck said, referring to the very drunk Serena in his arms.
"What are you doing here?"
"She insisted that she wanted to be with you."
"Well come in," Nate said grabbing his head and clearing the couch from all the garbage. "Here, lay her down."
"Nathaniel, you know, she loves you..."
"Yeah yeah..."
"She told me that she met your daughter and how she was beautiful. And how she wanted to meet Noah - wait Ian."
"I loved her you know. I never really stopped."
"Nathaniel, this is your chance. Don't fuck it up. I'll take her up to her room and you go sleep. Tomorrow morning won't be so sweet, considering all of the whiskey you drank," he stated pointing to the almost empty bottle next to the couch.
"Thanks man. You're a good friend."
"One of us has to be," Chuck says lightly tapping Nate on the back.
"Thanks Chuck," Serena whispers as she drafts into a deep, much needed sleep.

Nate was dumbfounded; he had just read the note and now she was back, "You need to stop doing this S, just stay for good or leave for good. You coming back always does not go well for me…" he whispered.


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**I had to include that quote between Chuck and Nate "You're a good friend." - "One of us has to be." (except in the show it is switched)**