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Chapter 2 - Broken Hearted Girl

Having finished eating the waiter came and removed their plates. "So what has Dan Humphrey been doing all these years? Besides becoming a famous author that is." Blair asked casually.

"I've mostly been travelling. Getting out to see and experience the world. Make a few stories worth telling along the way." He looked pointedly at her. Blair lightly blushed and looked down. Did she really just blush at something he did? Upbeat music started to fill the room and Blair's eyes shot up. In excitement? Now he was rather puzzled.

"Oh my god I love this song!" and before he knew it she had grabbed his arm and dragged him to the dance part of the floor. Now that was more like the old take-charge Blair. Her expression screamed excitement and the smile that had spread across her face…well how could he say no. So they danced, and surprisingly enough they even laughed. Dan being a little rusty and all, and Blair constantly getting tangled up in her dress. They must have looked hilarious, but looking at Blair with the red fabric twisting around her Dan could only think one thing, and that was absolutely beautiful.

Blair's dress caused her to slightly stumble and fall into two strong arms that caught her and kept her up right. Straightening herself, Blair looked up and found herself looking directly into Dan's eyes. They were like bright pools of brown that she got lost in. She saw no mocking or bitterness. Just a kindness that made her heart ache.

Blair had been so lost in the moment that it took a few minutes for it to register that it was a lot quieter now. The once upbeat music was now a much softer melody. She gave herself a mental shake and went to go back and take her seat when a gentle hand caught her arm. Blair turned and glanced at the hand that had a soft yet firm hold of her arm. She nervously glanced up and looked right into Dan's eyes again. He smiled and gave a little nod of his head back towards the dance floor. A smile played at her lips and she stepped towards him as he took her into his arms. The dance started out a little tense, with them being Dan Humphrey and Blair Waldorf after all, but they soon both started to relax and Blair rested her head on Dan's shoulder. She had just closed her eyes and was really starting to enjoy the moment when Dan's hold on her tightened around her waist, almost protective like. Blair looked up at him.

"Dan? Dan, what's…" her voice trailed off as she looked in the direction he was looking. Blair immediately froze. Only a few feet away from them danced Chuck Bass and the same secretary he had been cheating on her with.

"Blair. Dan." Chuck greeted with a nod.

"Chuck." Dan greeted in return. The redhead that was in Chuck's arms was fidgeting. Clearing feeling uncomfortable. This caused Blair's attention to be drawn to her. Dan saw the shocked look that had been on Blair's face turn from that to one of anger and then to hurt. Not that Chuck noticed the look of hurt that clearly crossed her beautiful features.

"What the hell is that!?" Blair cried while pointing and the redheads ring finger. The room was now deathly silent. Dan glanced over and saw the gold band that shined on the woman's left hand. Appears he doesn't tell the family everything. Big shocker there. Not! Dan thought.

"Blair," Chuck tried to reason "you can't help who you fall in love with. Look, I'm sorry how it played out, but I am not sorry for truly falling in love." With that Blair tore out of Dan's arms and ran for the exit.

"Chuck, sometimes you can be such an asshole." Dan stated before going after Blair.

"Something tells me she is going to be just fine!" Chuck called after his kinda, sorta stepbrother Dan, giving him one of his Chuck Bass smirks.

Blair was running out the front door sobbing when the heel of one her high heels broke and she fell. She didn't bother trying to get up. With her red dress pooled around her she wrapped her arm around her stomach and cried. It was cold and miserable out and that's just how she felt.

When Dan reached the front of the restaurant and he saw Blair his heart broke for her. He didn't know why, but seeing Blair on the ground in the complete cold, so heartbroken, alone, and sobbing unnerved him. He decided not to waste anymore time just standing there and went to her. He kneeled in front of her and looked at her tear stricken face. Awe Blair…he thought as he reached out to wipe at the tears that were sliding down her cheek. She looked at him then and an unreadable expression came to her face. He glanced down for a second and noticed her heel was broken. When he looked back up at her she was still looking at him with the same unreadable expression. Thinking he could figure everything out later and that she must be getting cold he scooped her up into his arms and carried her down the street to her waiting limo.

The driver saw them coming and went and opened the door. "Thanks." Dan said and gave him a nod after he placed Blair in the limo.

"Where to sir?" Dan paused for a moment not sure if he should take Blair home or not. Remembering the broken heel and honestly not waiting to leave her alone he decided to go with her.

"Ms. Waldorf's" he stated as he climbed in to the limo himself. He closed the door behind him. "I hope that's okay?" he asked Blair. She just nodded and stared at her linked hands. Dan wished he could reach out and take one of them. To show her she didn't have to be alone, but of course he didn't and they rode in silence until he couldn't take it any longer . "You do know Chuck's and idiot right?" Dan asked her, not really expecting a response.

"Aren't you guys like family now? I mean he is Lily's stepson and since Rufus and Lily are still married, that kind of makes him your stepbrother, and haven't all of you guys become more family-like over the years?" Blair asked pointedly.

"Well sort of, but that doesn't make him any less of an idiot." Dan stated matter-of-factly. Blair found that kind of amusing.

"So, why is he an idiot?" Blair asked self-consciously, and a bit more curious then she should be. Dan looked right at her and she swallowed nervously.

"He let you go," he saw Blair's surprised expression "and that makes him an idiot." Seconds later the limousine came to a stop in front of large building. Dan guessed it to be where Blair's apartment was. It definitely had the look. The driver came around and opened the door for them. "Come on." Dan extended out his hand for her to take.

"Wait, my shoe." Blair said in her old pouting type tone. This time is was Dan who had a smile playing at his lips.

"Its okay. I'll carry you." he said in a playful tone which caused Blair to giggle. It was like music to his ears.

"I may hold you to that." she said jokingly, but she was taken by surprise when Dan lifted her in to his arms, and she was even more surprised by how right it felt.

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Ch. 3 Preview/Teaser

"Jackass," she managed in a humorous breathless tone "you nearly made me spill the popcorn!" she went to playfully slap him on the shoulder, but before she got the chance he brought a hand to caress the side of her face and kissed her. He didn't know what he was expecting, but it defiantly wasn't her wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him back!

Ch. 3 is complete. I just now have to come up with something for Ch. 4 so I can post it. So I would love some feedback! Keeps me motivated!