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DAY 2 8AM
Serena was already up and dressed, she was walking around the camp and counting the fishes that each pair had caught.
Blair and Chuck had caught two
Vanessa and Nate had caught one
Serena and Dan had caught four
Serena smiled to herself, who said that her and Dan didn't make a good team. She was about to go and wake him up to tell him the good news when she heard someone unzipping their tent she looked around to see Nate ,topless, coming out of his tent, his hair was all messy and he looked like he had been up all night.
'Look's like someone had a good night' Serena laughed, as Nate put on his top which was outside on a log.
'Actually I did' Nate smiled to himself, walking over to where the flask was which contained some water.
'Care to explain?' Serena asked, she thought it would have something to do with Blair after she practically forced her tongue down Nate's throat last night.
'Well… after me and Blair kissed, we chatted on the log for like two hours until you guys went to sleep and then we decided to go swimming in the lake and by the time we got back it was 4 am and we were tired so we went to sleep' Nate explained, he knew Serena had though him and Blair had done something else, but he wanted it to be special when they actually did do it.
'Awwww Nate that is totally sweet, so are you two officially going out now?' Serena asked, she was smiling because everything was going perfect for her and her friends at the moment. Blair was back with Nate and Serena was back with Dan.
'Yeah we decided to try again and this time it will work, I just know it will' Nate spoke, he was looking at the three piles of fish on the floor.
'I think it will too..' Serena trailed off, as she thought about Chuck. He was totally in love with Blair and even though he had hurt Blair many times in the past she couldn't help but feel sorry for him, Chuck really did love Blair.
'Yeah I just hope Chuck gets the message' Nate spoke, as he sat down on a log. He knew Chuck was suppose to be his best friend but he didn't trust him anymore after he had slept with Blair, yes it was a year ago when it happened but it really hurt Nate.
'He will.. Listen I will have a word with him today when we do our tasks' Serena spoke, she was looking at task 2 sheet.
'Oh right thanks, who am I paired up with?' Nate asked, he really wanted to get paired up with Blair.
'Ummm.. Dan' Serena laughed, she knew Nate wanted to be with Blair but tough luck.
'God is it wise to have Blair with Vanessa?' Nate laughed, they both hated each other and Nate was still freaked out after Vanessa had leaned in to kiss him.
'Well, its good that I have 911 on speed dial' Serena joked, she really loved spending time with Nate but she knew they could never happen after all she loved Dan completely didn't she?
'Well at least someone has brains' Dan spoke, as he emerged form his tent. He had just heard the last bit of the conversation.
'Morning sweetie' Serena smiled, as she walked up to Dan and wrapped her arms around his neck.
'Morning beautiful' Dan replied, gently kissing Serena on her lips.
'God you two get a room!' Blair sounded, she had also decided to get out of her tent as she had heard voices.
'Morning B! don't worry Nate has already told us about your after dark activities' Serena smiled, walking over to Blair.
'Well… at least the lake wasn't as cold ad I thought it would be' Blair smiled, as Nate put his arm around her waist.
'That's because you had me to warm you up' Nate spoke, as he kissed Blair on her head, he could smell her shampoo. He had really missed that smell of coconut.
'Umm now you two need to get a room' Serena laughed, she was so happy for Blair it was unbelievable Nate had an effect on Blair and it was a good one. But how come she felt a bit of jealousy seeing Nate with someone else?
'If only her good mood would last' Dan whispered, he was taking about when Blair would find out who her partner was for the task.
'And what do you mean by that Humphrey?' Blair questioned, walking towards Dan.
'Look' Dan gave Blair the task two sheet.
'VANESSA' Blair practically screamed, she couldn't work with that troll. She would rather work with Chuck again than Vanessa.
'What?' Vanessa shouted as she came out of her tent. She was still half asleep.
'Meet your partner for today!' Dan smiled, pointing to Blair.
'WHAT?, THIS HAS TO BE SOME JOKE' Vanessa shouted.
'I CANNOT WORK WITH THIS THING I MIGHT GET A DISEASE' Blair also shouted at the same time as Vanessa
'Good luck' Dan smiled as he walked off to get ready.
Nate and Serena couldn't help but laugh as they also made their way to their tents to get changed.
'God cant you two keep it down' Chuck spoke, he must of got up rather early has he had just made his way back from the lake.
'Tell Your GIRLFRIEND to get some conditioner for her hair then' Blair emphasised the word girlfriend.
'I am not his girlfriend and at least I haven't got cankles' Vanessa spoke, pointing to Blairs ankles.
'Both of you calm down, Vanessa go get ready while I give Blair some facts' Chuck spoke, Vanessa was more than happy to go get changed.
'What do you want Bass, don't flatter yourself we weren't arguing over you its because we have to work together for the task today' Blair snapped, she knew Chuck would of thought it was about him, he always did.
'You and Vanessa, Hmm very interesting, well looks like poor Nathaniel doesn't want you anymore. He hasn't made any progress with you recently, apart from when you shoved your tongue down his throat, he didn't look very should I say into it' Chuck smirked, he didn't know that Blair and Nate were going back out.. Well not yet he didn't…
'Actually we have decided to go out again, not that I have to explain myself to you but we talked for about two hours last night and then decided to go down to the lake for a midnight swim, it was very entertaining' Blair spoke, she could see the smirk suddenly drop from Chuck's face.
Chuck was speechless he really didn't know what to say, he thought that Nate wanted Serena again after how upset he looked when he saw Serena and Dan together.
'So Chuck. I am finished with you and everything that I thought we had, I really wanted us to work, but you said we couldn't be together you said Chuck and Blair don't hold hands or go to the movies. Well what do Chuck and Blair do then? Huh do we just play a stupid Game for the rest of our lives and hurt each other and sleep around and pretend we don't care…. I told you I loved you and when you didn't say it back I felt like I had died, everything was gone just because I didn't have you, I used to think even Nate couldn't compare to you, but now I know that it was Nate who I loved , so goodbye Chuck' Blair didn't even stop the tears that rolled down her cheeks, she just wanted to get that off her chest she was sick of not saying her feelings…
' But Blair I do love you' Chuck finally spat out, he knew it was probably too late but he could try at least and he really did love her but Chuck Bass doesn't say that to anyone.
'Its too late chuck…, Nate wants me and I want him… its over' Blair managed to get out before she ran off to her tent.
DAY 2 1PM
It was 1pm and the couples had just gone their separate ways to complete the second task which was collecting the most berries.
Chuck had been completely silent as him and Serena walked around the forest trying to find some Berries, normally Chuck would make some comment but today he hadn't said one word and it had began to worry Serena.
'Chuck why are you so quiet?' Serena asked, she had finally found a tree with some berries on it, she grabbed the basket from Chuck and began to pick the berries off the tree and put them into the basket.
'Nothing' Chuck replied, normally he would of made some comment but he couldn't today his whole body just felt numb.
'Chuck I know its because of Blair and Nate and I know how much you love her' Serena spoke. She was now looking at Chuck, who suddenly looked away he always did that when someone was right.
'Well done you're right you want a gold medal' Chuck spat, but there was no sarcasm in his voice, it just sounded empty.
'No I don't, but I do also know how Blair feels' Serena spoke, she had filled half the basket with berries and was now sat under the tree.
'Yes I know she loves Nate she always has and always will' Chuck whispered, as he sat down next to Serena.
'No Chuck, she loves you' Serena blurted out, she knew she had to tell Chuck the truth it wasn't fair lying to him.
'Serena, I don't want your sympathy vote ok' Chuck spoke, looking down at the berries in the basket.
'Chuck just listen, she loves you but you don't understand how much you hurt her when you didn't want to know her when you slept with all those hookers, when Blair was losing her identity you didn't care or you didn't show that you did. She wants Nate because it easy because there's no drama but anyone can tell there is little to no chemistry between them and I am happy because Blair is happy with Nate but just because your happy with someone it doesn't mean you really love them' Serena spoke, the last line meant something to her, maybe she didn't love Dan but was just happy with him because it was easy.
'Serena, I told her I loved her after she told me she was going out with Nate but she said it was too late' Chuck spoke, he replayed the scene in his head.
'Yes but maybe she thought you were saying that just to get back at Nate and remember the time she said it to you and you just said that's too bad, now you know how she feels' Serena sighed, she hated to see Chuck unhappy but she really wanted to sort out her relationship.
'Well its tough luck, I just need to get on with my life and hopefully survive these two weeks of seeing them both in love god its like you and Humphrey all over again' Chuck tried to make a joke but his voice still sounded empty.
'Yeah..' Serena attempted to laugh but you could tell it was fake, to everyone else her and Dan had a perfect relationship but what Serena thought was different, maybe they were both trying to hang onto what they used to have…..
'I am not touching those berry things' Blair spoke, while holding out the basket for Vanessa.
'Oh sorry princess Blair, I forgot that you cant get your nails dirty' Vanessa snapped back, while putting some berries into the basket.
' Well I don't live in troll land do I? this is probablely what you have to do everyday to collect food for your breakfast' Blair snapped back, she was really tempted to drop the basket on the floor but she really wanted to win the trip to Paris.
'Blair I live in freaking Brooklyn not Africa' Vanessa raised her voice a bit, she didn't know why Blair annoyed her so much.
' Could of fooled me with your dreadlocks' Blair shouted back, she couldn't help but laugh at bit while she said it.
'Shut up Cankle face' Vanessa spoke, she had nearly filled their basket with berries, they had to be back at the camp at 4pm and it was now 3:15pm.
'At least Nate wants me' Blair blurted out, Nate had told her about what happened between him and Vanessa and Blair had promised not to say anything but she couldn't help herself.
'Excuse me?' Was all that Vanessa could say, she had trusted Nate not to say anything.
'You tried to kiss MY BOYFRIEND, like Nate would ever want you again' Blair emphasised the words 'my boyfriend'.
'He told you about that?' Vanessa spoke, as she started to walk away.
'Yes he did because he loves me and I love him' Blair shouted at Vanessa.
'No you mean he loves Serena and you and you love Chuck' Vanessa had now stopped walking and had turned around to face Blair.
'Get with the time he doesn't love Serena and I don't love Chuck' Blair had lied about the last point, but she wasn't going to tell Vanessa that.
' Really because that's what he told me, he said he loved you and Serena and he didn't know who he wanted to be with , you think that if Dan and Serena hadn't of got back together that he would of chosen you. You can tell he loves Serena and I think Serena loves him too, her and Dan are just an old habit and its obvious you love chuck and that he loves you so what's the problem?' Vanessa declared as she walked off.
Blair didn't know what to say, but for the first time Vanessa was right. How could Blair of been so stupid of course Nate was still in love with Serena he always has been……………..
'So you and Blair again, who would of thought' Dan laughed as him and Nate walked back to the camp.
'Yeah I know nearly as many times as you and Serena' Nate smiled, looking at Dan who didn't seem to smile back.
'Hey what's up? Normally you start telling me all about the stunning Serena Van Der Woodsen and then I pretend to listen' Nate continued, trying to cheer Dan up.
'Yeah.. I was thinking of…. I don't know breaking up with her' Dan blurted out the best he could.
'What?!?!? Really I thought you loved her man' Nate could help but looked shocked, Serena was going to be really upset and now Nate was going out with Blair…. The feeling of love for Serena was coming back to him.
'I do but as a friend now, we have been through too much to just pretend to be happy again, its not possible and its not a healthy relationship, you and Blair are lucky that you can forget the past and move on' Dan finished, as he looked at the map.
'Yeah I know we are' Nate spoke, not sounding convincing at all, what was wrong with him one minute he loved Blair then Serena he just didn't know anymore…
DAY 2 6PM
'And the winner of this contest is' Dan spoke, as he weighed each basket of berries.
'VANESSA AND BLAIR' He shouted, he couldn't help but laugh as he said it.
'WHAT' both girls said in unison before looking at each other and laughing.
'Okay so that's three points to me and three to Serena, Three to Vanessa and Three to Blair. Poor Nate and Chuck have none' Dan finished by marking the points on a sheet.
'Dan did you get some footage for today?' Nate asked, he was sitting next to Blair, who was being unusually quite.
'Yeah I got some this morning and Serena said she will do a video diary tonight so its two hours long' Dan spoke, as he took a sip of water.
'B! What's wrong you're really quiet today' Serena asked, she couldn't help but notice how sad her friend looked.
'maybe you should ask Nate, he seems to have two hearts or something' Blair blurted out looking over at Nate, everyone just stared at her confused. Chuck was now interested in what was going on and put the map of the forest down.
'Blair don't..' Vanessa started.
'Sorry Vanessa but it needs to be out in the open, Nate loves me and Serena well he thinks he loves me but he only got back with me because Serena is going out with Dan' Blair spoke, she could feel tears spring in her eyes, she had never felt so embarrassed in her life.
'WHAT?' Dan shouted, he was now stood on his feet walking over to Nate.
'So all the while I was talking to you about Serena you loved her and you didn't even tell me, I thought we were mates' Dan had now pulled Nate up from the floor and was about to hit him.
'Why? Are you scared I will tell her about how you're going to break up with her because you don't love her anymore' Nate shouted, Dan hit him and Nate fell to the floor.
'Dan?' is this true' Serena asked, she was going to break up with Dan too but she didn't know he didn't love her anymore.
Dan just nodded 'sorry' and walked off to his tent.
'Thanks a lot Blair, you know you and chuck belong together, that's why you never work it out you're too much alike if you two just admitted that you both loved each other it would make life a whole lot better' Vanessa spoke, as she got up and walked over to Dan's tent to see if he was okay.
Serena had now got up and ran over to Nate to see if he was okay.
Chuck was just staring at Blair, he wanted her to say that she needed him that she loved him and then he would say it back to her and everything would be great.
'Sorry Nate were over, if you even care, and Chuck what ever we had its gone now, I just want to start over start a new life in college without all of this' Blair spoke, as she got up and made her way to her tent before she got in she turned around to Serena.
'Thanks Serena, for ruining my relationship again, I don't want to know you in college too' She knew it wasn't Serena's fault but she was the person that always wrecked everything for Blair.
'hey she didn't mean it' Nate spoke, as he got up and looked at Serena's gorgeous blue eyes.
'No…She did how did everything get so screwed up' Serena could feel the tears in her eyes, she loved Blair she was her best friend.
'Serena just leave it she will be fine tomorrow' Chuck spoke, normally he would of joined in with the argument but tonight he couldn't , he didn't want to hurt Blair more.
'No Chuck It wont.. Its all your fault if you just told her that you loved her and that you wanted to be with her everything would be fine, but no you couldn't even do that, she's better off without any of us all we have done is screwed her life up' Serena could feel the tears trickle down her face as she got up and walked over to her tent.
'Serena wait!' Nate spoke, as he got up he still had blood ruining down his nose form where Dan had punched him.
'No Nate, I love you but we cant do this to Blair not again, like I said before, I came back for her not for you' She zipped open her tent and got inside.
Nate turned round and stared at Chuck.
'Why did you have to sleep with her?' Was all that Nate could ask him, while he went inside his tent.
'Because I love her' Was what Chuck responded with…
I really really like this chapter and its longer than the other ones but its really eventful..
Do you guys like it??
don't worry Chair and Serenate will work it out in the end but it would be boring if they all go together and then it was all happy…..
Please review guys next chapter will be up either tomorrow or Saturday
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