Nate dropped by Chuck's place that afternoon. "where's Dylan?" Chuck said as he came in. "she's at home, unpacking" Nate said. "so, I hear you guys had a good time last night" he said, sitting down on the chair. "I had a good time" chuck nodded. "that's all? You two got to know each other pretty well" Nate said. "we did. Nothing more, nothing less" Chuck grinned. "okay, okay I hear you on that," Nate gave a nod. "Wait, are the three of us going to the Hamptons together, or should Dylan and I just meet you there?" he asked. Chuck thought for a moment. "I don't know. I think I'll get back to you on that" he said. "it's pretty great having her around again. I miss the good old days" Nate sat back. Chuck gave him a look. "what? she can speak French" Nate said. "that's the thing about living in Paris for 12 years, Nate" Chuck told him. "come on, it's not everyday I meet someone like that. She even speaks Italian and Greek" he added. "I'm sure with a family like hers, it's no surprise" Chuck said. "she didn't tell you that?" Nate raised a brow. "she did, I was expecting she would. Her parents are globe-trotters. She came along with them to Italy and Greece when she was 13" Chuck said. "whoa, suddenly you know her better than I do" Nate said. "I've done some research. Tell you what, the three of us go to the Hamptons together. We'll go there by limo. I'll send the car by 10 AM" Chuck said.
"Dylan? It's me Nate" he said on the phone. "hi Nate" Dylan smiled. "Chuck says he'll pick us up tomorrow, at 10 in the morning" he said. "I thought we were going on a jitney?" Dylan said. "ah yes. Change of plans, he says he will pick us up. Might want to cancel our jitney idea" he said. "oh, oh, alright. But, wouldn't you like a little adventure? I mean, wouldn't you like une petite aventure?" Dylan said. He could tell she was pouting from the way she said it, which he found cute, in a weird way. "ah, that does seem interesting" Nate said. "alright, alright, hey, you'd better be home later, we have to get ready for Jenny's thing tonight" Dylan said. "I know, I know, I'll see you later"
"hey, hey" Dan and Jenny came inside. "hi" Dylan said. "we thought of dropping by" Jenny said. "thanks, I guess, but you know, Nate's not here. He's with Chuck at his place, I'm just unpacking the rest of my stuff, for the time being. My condo's being remodeled" Dylan said, as they stepped in the living room. "oh, hey, want us to help you out?" Dan asked. "uh, no thanks, I'm practically done here. so, what's up?" Dylan asked. "oh, uh, you want to hang out somewhere?" Dan said. "oh, yeah, sure, where did you want to go?" Dylan said. "we thought we'd show you around, since it's been a while since you were here, from what we hear from Nate" Dan said. "and, of course, I have something to give you" Jenny showed her a dress. "wow, this is, nice! c'est fabuleux! cela ne ressemble pas à ceux je vois d'habitude en arrière à Paris, très frais, très frais effectivement" she said. Dan and Jenny stared at her. "oh, sorry, I blurt out things in French. But in case you're wondering, I said this isn't like the ones I usually see in Paris" she chuckled. "oh, thanks. I think" Jenny said. "I'm definitely going to wear this tonight" Dylan looked at herself in the mirror. "I also made something for Nate that matches your dress" she placed something on the couch. "cool" Dylan said, still looking at the mirror. "I figured I'd match yours with Nate's because you two sort of look like a Barbie and a Ken" she said. "this feels like prom all over again" Dylan said. "hey, are you going tonight?" she looked at Dan. "of course, I wouldn't miss this for the world" Dan said.
"so, how are you two with the catching up?" Serena asked Nate that day. "it's alright. She's been telling me stuff about her twelve years She blurts out in French every now and then" he said. "really now? hey, I'm going to Jenny's thing tonight, you're going, right?" Serena said. "yeah, me and Dylan are. Chuck isn't. As usual" Nate said. "you and Dylan? You make it sound like you're a couple" Serena grinned. "we're not. We hang out together, I think she's seeing someone here" Nate looked around. "really? that seems fast" Serena said. "I just have a gut feeling. She's like a sister to me, or more of a twin sister, that's all" Nate said. "a very beautiful, sexy, smart, can speak French kind of twin sister" Serena added. "would you stop teasing me? It's bad enough I'm not going out with anyone right now" Nate said. Serena's phone started to ring. "I just got a message from Dan, I have to go, I'll see you and Dylan tonight" she smiled as she turned to leave. Nate suddenly thought. 'was Serena right?'
Chuck appeared behind Dylan that night. "Chuck! qu'est-ce que faites-vous ?!" Dylan suddenly said, falling on her bed. "fortunately, I'm fluent enough to know what you're saying. I just wanted to drop by and give you these" he said, giving her a small box. Dylan looked at him, then looked at the box, and opened it. "from your secret admirer" he said. Dylan gave him a look. "nice try" she said, placing it on the bed. "would I lie to you?" he came closer. "well, you're Chuck Bass" Dylan said. "it's pretty clear you don't trust me" he said. "you'd think wouldn't you?" she said. "I'm serious about this. I picked it up as I was going here" he said. Dylan stared at him. "alright, alright, I believe you" she said. "good. Now, a little bird told me, you have your eye on that guy in the coffee shop across the street" he said. "why do you care? Are we going out? no" Dylan said. "I'm afraid that's about to change" he said, as he came closer, and touched her cheek. He leaned in to kiss her, until Dylan looked away. "I'm not that kind of girl" she said, picking up some more of her stuff, and placing it on the dresser. "If you'll excuse me, I have to get ready for tonight" she said, going to her closet. "suit yourself. I'll send the car tomorrow by 10" he said. Dylan looked at him. "I know" and Chuck left the place.
What happened earlier stuck in her mind as she was getting dressed. "you ready?" Nate leaned against the door of the room, already dressed in what Jenny had made for him. "yeah, almost" Dylan said, slipping on her shoes. "you look great, as usual" he said. "you too. And hey, we match" Dylan laughed. "looks like it" Nate laughed as well. He then noticed Dylan when she stopped laughing. She had a smile on her face, yet he could tell she was kind of problematic on something. "you okay?" he said. Dylan looked at him. "me? yeah, I'm fine, never been better" she smiled, then taking her purse. "come on, Dyl, let's go" he said, grabbing her hand, as they walked out the door. "hey, Nate, I know it's a little like grade school, but, I think I kind of like this guy" she said, as they walked down the sidewalk. 'there's my feeling confirmed' Nate thought, as they walked on. "he keeps on going to that coffee shop across the street. I went there once, and naturally, I saw him. We got to talking, and then I think he's going to ask me out or something" Dylan said, smiling wide. "so, what's the name of that guy?" Nate said. "Julian. Julian Mercer. I think he studies in the same school as you do, since he knows you" she said. "oh, St. Jude's, right. I haven't heard of him, I'm sorry to say" Nate laughed. "that's alright. So, are you seeing anyone lately?" Dylan asked. "in two days? I spent the whole day with you, and yesterday with Serena, are you kidding me?" Nate said, playfully punching her on the arm. "I was kidding" Dylan laughed. "wait a minute, we're right on time when we get there, so do you want to get some coffee first?" Nate said. "no thanks. There's drinks in the event, right?" Dylan laughed. "I don't plan on getting drunk, so, count me out if you want me to carry your drunk self home" Nate said. "I won't drink as much, I promise. Not as much as I used to back in Paris" Dylan laughed as they crossed the street.
The music was loud, people were arriving for Jenny's event. "cool event, J" Serena said, as she kissed Dan. "thanks" Jenny said, looking around, and saw Dylan and Nate coming inside. "looks like they're here" Serena said. Everyone stared at them as they came in, their phones in hand. "Jenny!" Dylan said, upon seeing her, with Dan and Serena behind her. "wow, cool party" Nate said. "your dress fits really well. How did you know my size?" Dylan asked her. "when I saw you, I figured out your size and stuff" Jenny said. "trés bien" Dylan said. "I'm just going to go to the bar, get a drink" Nate said, then left. "looks like Chuck Bass is here" Dan said. "oh, Chuck" Dylan turned around.