AN: This chapter's pretty short, but hey, it's not about the quantity but the quality. I'm loving these reviews! Thanks so much, you guys!
The two sat on the bed, the door being quickly closed as Blair entered the room after Serena. She looked to Blair with a frown, sighing as she leant back, finding support on the bed head. She ran a hand through her golden locks in frustration, not really wanting to say a word about what was going on.
"S.." Blair began to speak, her voice low and quiet, unsure about what was going on and not really wanting anyone just outside to hear her, "What happened; what's wrong?" Serena said nothing, just simply glancing to the door, her husband's voice from outside their room, his laughs filling the air as he spoke with who she believed to be Vanessa.
"You can tell me anything, S. We're best friends. We're sisters. That's what I'm here for," The brunette added, attempting a small, supportive smile. For a few moments, Serena didn't do anything. Like before, she just sat there. She had to tell Blair. Everything was falling apart.
"It's Dan," Serena's eyes darted away to avoid Blair's glance. The thought made her sick, but she continued, "He's changed. He drinks a lot. And he.. he hit me. I don't know what to do Blair, I really don't. It's been years but I think this Gossip Girl thing has gotten to his head. He hasn't forgotten. He hasn't forgiven himself for it. He believes I haven't. I can't do this, B. I don't know what to do." The words flowed out of her mouth all at once. Her voice remained shaky, her words barely audible. But it was enough for her best friend to hear. Instantly, Blair went over to her, saying nothing, but wrapping her arms around Serena in a hug. They stayed silent for a while, as Blair comprehended all that she said.
"Oh my god, S. Hey, it'll be okay. You and Gossip Girl will sort it out," she sighed, pulling away from their hug.
"You don't know that. No one does. Blair, I think this will be the end of us. We haven't properly spoken in weeks. I thought we were forever."
"Things don't always go to plan. And unfortunately this is one of those cases," Blair explained, brushing away a stray hair from her face, "Come and stay with me and Chuck for a while?" Serena just nodded. It was a proposal she didn't have to think about. She didn't care what Dan said. Blair and Chuck were her family too, and she'd known them over twenty years now. There was no way she could say no to what Blair said.
"Come on, they're gonna be wondering where we've gone," Blair said as she stood up, giving Serena a thoughtful smile. Serena followed Blair silently, opening the door to see everyone scattered around the apartment, all in small groups. In was in an instant she wandered over to her best friends. The 'non judging breakfast club' as Blair once called it years ago. It was memories like those she loved to remember. It was memories like those that would keep her going when everything seemed to fall apart. The thought brought a smile to her lips and she came over in time for Blair announcing her staying over. After a few confused looks were exchanged from Chuck and Nate, they both beamed, "Welcome back to the family, Serena," Chuck laughed. It was as if no one had any idea of what was going on. And Serena definitely wanted to keep it that way.