The in-between years

chapter 8

Dan had witnessed more than his fair share of fights between Serena and Blair, some he was responsible others had little to do with him. Most of them involved Serena apologizing to Blair for whatever the other girl deemed was her misgiving. Dan knew that she mostly felt bad for one mistake and she kept paying over and over again. Serena slept with Blair's one time boyfriend, a crime for which there seemed to be no statue of limitations. But, his patience had run out one summer evening in 2015. He was working on his first mystery novel which was a departure from his usual work. A big source of inspiration was his desire to see the irritating people who resided on the UES meet their untimely and justified ends. Serena was finishing up her last set of finals before she would graduate. It had taken her three long years to complete her degree, but the end was near. Blair came rushing into their apartment and immediately started barking orders at Serena. Her latest line was struggling and henry was being difficult which wasn't all that surprising considering that he was nearly two years old.

"So let me guess, you've been two busy with your low-rent boyfriend to have time for your bestfriend or your god-son?"

"I'm sorry Blair, but I've been busy."

"With what exactly?"

"Finals and other things."

"Well, I need you and you never have time for me anymore,"Blair whinged.

"B, I'm sorry, but finishing school is really important and you know I also am working with Dan."

Blair waved her hand in the air, "Enough. I don't want to hear about how you are planning Humphry's book events. Ugh I thought you'd have come to your senses by now. Not even the whole gossip girl thing woke you up. When are you going to realize he's not good enough."

"Blair! I love him!"

"You love everybody. Has their been a man in the city you haven't been with."

Dan walked into the room as blair brought up the miriade of men that Serena had been with. He placed his hands on her shoulders and said, "That's enough Blair! Leave."

"You can't kick me out, Humphrey. I'm not one of your hipster groupies."

"My name is on the deed. It's my apartment and I don't want you here unless you can speak to Serena with a little respect. Her life does not revolve around your needs."

"S! Are you going to just let him talk to me like that?"

"Blair, I'm stressed I really don't have the energy for one of your episodes. Dan's right. I think you need to go."

After she left, Dan pulled Serena into his arms. "I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have kicked her out. But, I hate how she talks to you."

"Well, that's Blair. She's like my sister. I mean Jenny drives you nuts sometimes right?"

Yeah, but she doesn't constantly talk down to me,"Dan said with more than a hint of irritation in his voice

"It's just her way,"Serena said.

"Well, her way sucks,"Dan said. Serena pulled him closer and said, "I love when you play hero though. It's sexy."