Thanks for all your reviews! It seems you all have the same thoughts as me so I've decided to begin adding a little N/S for your reading pleasure...Enjoy!
"Ta da!" Serena threw open her arms, gesturing to the scene in front of them.
"Sis, I saw you setting up in here before I went to get Blair."
"Yeah and I helped you pick out the cushions earlier."
Nate grinned as he took in the set up Serena had created for her movie night. "Well I think it's awesome S. It reminds me of that Turkish restaurant in the East Village."
Chuck glanced around the room. He had to admit that she'd done a good job. There were cushions piled up on the floor, with a blanket from Serena's bed peeking out from underneath. A popcorn maker stood next to the makeshift bed, adding a slight cinematic air to the Van Der Woodsen living room.
Blair grinned as she picked up a ready mixed cocktail from the kitchen counter and sat cross legged on the blanket.
"Is this fantastic set up anything to do with the film we're watching? Because if it is I am intrigued." She grinned up at Serena and sipped on her drink. "Ooh is it one of those old movies set in a far away land?"
"I guess you could say that." Serena grinned in her effortlessly enigmatic way. She mimicked Blair's move and grabbed a drink from the counter. With a flick of her hair and a subtle move unnoticed by anyone else she landed next to Blair.
Chuck and Nate shrugged at each other before diving onto the pile of cushions just to the left of the girls.
"If it involves anyone from Harry Potter I'm going to get up and leave."
"Chuck, you live here. If you do that you lose all rights to the living room."
"That's what suites at the Palace were invented for. Isn't that so Blair?"
Blair bit her lip and glanced at the two siblings staring at her awaiting her response. "Er, well, what I mean to say is…Nate help me out!"
Nate looked up from the pile of chips he had created on a plate in front of him. He shrugged as he shoved a handful into his mouth. Blair made a disgusted face and launched a pillow at him.
Chuck and Serena gave up their argument and Serena stood up next to the television. She brandished a remote at her three friends with a determined look on her face. "Now, due to my unfortunate choice in men, I am now officially single."
"And Baizen is still officially a dick."
"Yes thank you Chuck. So in light of the aforementioned topple into singledom I have decided on the best course of action when it comes to my choice in movie night."
"Ooh is it a really anti-man film? They always cheer me up."
"Not really Blair. Now unless Nate has anything to add to my speech." She looked at Nate, who shook his head. "Good I can continue. In the spirit of new beginnings and all that crap I have chosen…Aladdin!"
Serena beamed at her guests, who took this opportunity to stare back at her as if she had just suggested a UES death match.
"Aladdin?"
"Seriously S?"
"Last time I checked I was 18 and running huge corporation not 8 and running around trying to look up girls skirts."
"You still do that Chuck."
"Usually when we're on a date."
Serena clapped her hands together to attract their attention again. "Well I don't care what you guys think as you still have to sit through it. It's my choice tonight and I want some light hearted Disney fun."
Blair sighed, nodding her head slightly. "Fine S we will shut up and watch the silly children's movie."
"But" Chuck hurriedly added, "That doesn't mean we'll enjoy it."
Serena rolled her eyes at her stepbrother's childish comment and pressed play on the pre-loaded DVD.
She climbed over the barrier of cushions between the TV and the blanket and lay down on her front in between Chuck and Nate.
As the creepy storyteller began to sing his song Nate lent his head towards Serena. "Just so you know, I did always love Aladdin." He grinned at her. "And if you need to talk about the whole Baizen thing I am always here."
"Thanks Nate, that means a lot." She whispered back, squeezing his arm. One great thing about NJBC was always knowing they'd be there when you really need them. At least that's what Serena felt. Years could go by and she knew that she could call anyone of them up and they could be there to listen and, in Chuck and Blair's case, ask who needed to be destroyed.
On Serena's other side Chuck and Blair remained sat upright, with Blair laying her head on Chuck's shoulder. She took her eyes off the screen for a second to look at the blonde pair lying on their stomachs. They may have been friends since the beginning of time but they were always clueless when it came to each other's feelings.
Blair could sense the tension between the two. It had existed since Blair forced her way into Nate's heart. Enough was enough though. It was at that instant Blair realised that the only way her best friends were ever going to be happy would be if they were allowed to admit to their feelings.
Shame Serena was going to Brown.
As if sensing her thoughts Chuck whispered in her ear, "I never took you for a match maker B. Though I must say I have always seen the spark between them." He paused and focused on the two blonde heads leaning together. "I've seen a lot more than that but we all know how that ended out."
Blair glared at Chuck from the corner of her eye and turned her head back to the screen. "There are things that don't need to be mentioned anymore, no matter who's with who these days."
Chuck smiled slightly and pressed his lips to her temple. Blair shifted slightly, leaning closer to Chuck.
Meanwhile on the floor Serena watched the screen with a contented look as she mimed the words along with the film. Nate laughed as he attempted to watch both Serena and the movie. Realising she had an audience Serena began to make her moves bigger, gesticulating alongside Aladdin and Jasmine.
Blair giggled, launching pieces of popcorn at her best friend. "Calm it blondie, we're all trying to watch this film you've so lovingly picked out for us."
Serena stuck her tongue out at Blair as Jasmine took a tentative step onto the magic carpet. Serena replaced the tongue with a sneaky grin, one which was quickly returned by Blair who shouted "Jasmine" without waiting for Serena to say anything.
"Fine, Aladdin has more lines."
As the two boys looked on in confusion Serena grabbed Blair and pulled the brunette towards her. Then, in perfect harmony with the TV, she opened her mouth and began to sing. Perfectly of course.
Chuck and Nate could only watch in mild horror as the girls performed 'A Whole New World' without missing a single line or even movement.
It was a testament to their friendship, and the amount of cocktails the four had guzzled, that the boys didn't laugh. Instead they joined in with the girls, Chuck taking the part of Aladdin and managing a look of adoration as he sang to Nate.
When the song finished the four fell apart laughing, Serena spilling half of her drink over the pillows and Blair having to wipe her eyes with the corner of the blanket.
"Never in my 18 years have I seen two guys put such effort into a rendition of 'A Whole New World'. You two sure you don't want us to leave you alone?"
"Well we couldn't let you girls have all the fun could we? Besides I hope that Chuck and I are comfortable enough with each other to hold each other lovingly in our arms."
"Hmm yes but you do have to worry at what point comfort slips into need. Perhaps you should take a little break from each other."
"Perhaps we should just watch the film. I have a scary feeling the last point we all remember is the beginning of the song and no one needs to rewind to that."
Serena nodded in agreement with Chuck and settled back onto her stomach. Nate resumed his position next to her and the group's only couple curled up with their backs to the sofa.
Blair nudged Chuck in the side and pointed to Nate and Serena. They watched as the blondes giggled as they tickled each other slightly.
"Why do I get the horrible feeling we're going to turn into one of those groups of friends who just go on double dates constantly?"
"Because God hates you and our friends are obviously in love with each other. Now hush, Jafar is about to take over the world and I know how much you love that bit."