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Author : Laura (alwaysbluex)

Summary : Dan/Blair/Chuck triangle. Chuck wants Blair to say those three words, Blair wants to get Chuck without saying them, and Dan, well he's getting in between them.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or gossip girl.

A/N: I'm just whipping out chapters like crazy! I'm really enjoying writing this story. Hopefully you guys are enjoying reading it. & team Dair. You should enjoy this chapter. Team Chair, you might not.

REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW!

Also, no Beta. All spelling mistakes are my own. I apologize.

Blair quickly made her way to the girl's bathroom. When she turned to the mirror she gasped at her appearance. Serena was absolutely right. She was glowing and smiling like an idiot, her hair was rumpled, lipstick non-existent. Lips swollen, cheeks flushed. She looked like a girl that had been thoroughly, well pleased to say the least.

Quickly she searched through her bag to find a ponytail so she could tame her mess of curls.

"Here." Serena said, head cocked to the side, shoving a beige ponytail Blair's way.

Blair snatched it. "Thanks." she sputtered, trying to make her hair look as elegant as possible.

"So…" Serena started. "You and Chuck made up?"

"Is it that obvious?" Blair huffed.

Serena studied Blair. "That you had sex? Yeah, B."

Blair turned and glared at Serena. "I meant that Chuck and I made up, because we didn't. We're waiting."

Serena snorted, Blair narrowed her eyes. "Waiting to have a relationship. Until we're older, and know what we want. At least I think that's what's happening. I don't know. Oh god, S. What did I just do." Blair rambled, pacing the perimeter of the bathroom.

A victim freshman entered the bathroom. Blair gave her a knowing glare, and Serena gave the girl an apologetic smile. Her face flushed, and the girl fled the bathroom.

"You made a mistake. It happens." Serena offered.

"Is it considered a mistake if I would do it again?" Blair questioned.

She shrugged. "I don't know, B. But if you guys aren't being a couple, I think casual sex is a big, no."

Blair frowned, and Serena laughed.

"Come on, B. Latin awaits!"

…

Chuck lounged against the wall across from the school, enjoying a joint. He couldn't wipe the smile off his face. At least if his eyes were bloodshot, people would figure the smile was being from high. Chuck Bass wasn't known for smiling, just smirking. Why did Blair Waldorf have to make him feel so, amazing?

"Man I could really use a hit right about now." Nate said walking up behind Chuck.

"Yeh?" Chuck questioned. "I thought you didn't like me right now."

Nate sighed. "About that man. Stupid misunderstanding. I could really use some advice."

Chuck laughed. "As could I. Smoke up." he said, handing his joint to Nate.

Once they were high, the facts starting poring out. They had missed a lot not talking for weeks.

"I'm dating Jenny Humphrey." Nate chuckled.

"She any good?" Chuck asked.

Nate shrugged. "I'm not going to pressure her or anything."

"How sweet Nathaniel." Chuck mocked.

"I had sex with Blair, in the back of my limo this morning." Chuck paused. "Multiple times."

"Wow." Nate laughed. "You guys together?"

Chuck shook his head. "I don't think so."

"Lucky."

Chuck sighed. Was he really?

…

Blair quickly made a run for the exit after class. She wanted to go home, take a warm bath, and snuggle in her freshly washed sheets. Hopefully Dorota had remembered. She decided to walk home today. Clear her mind, or maybe think things through? Not that plan had worked this morning.

Dan saw Blair walking down the street and struggled to keep up with her.

"Blair." he yelled.

She paused, why could she never walk in peace?

"Dan…?" Blair asked, facing him.

"Wow, you're actually starting to use my given name." he mused.

"Sorry." Blair scoffed. "Cabbage patch, what do you need?"

"Well…" Dan said, shuffling his feet. "We never figured out a plan, you know, to get inside Chuck's head. Find out his secrets."

Blair sighed. "I don't know if I want too anymore."

"Wow, Blair Waldorf backing down from a challenge. Never thought I'd see the day." he smirked slightly. And failed.

Blair shrugged inspecting her finger nails. "If the prize isn't worth it, what's the point of playing the game?" she questioned.

"I could make it worth your while." he said, eyes locked with hers.

Blair raised her right eyebrow slightly. "How exactly are you going to do that?"

…

That's how did found herself in a trashy Brooklyn bar with Dan of all people. On the stool next to her Dan thought the exact same thing. He had kind of led her on saying to her he had a plan. But they thought they should meet at a mutual place to discuss things. So last nights events would most definitely not repeat themselves.

Blair had already downed her fourth drink. Just wanting an escape from life. Things were just, too messed up. She didn't know what, or who she wanted. She felt an odd sense of comfort being with Dan Humphrey, one she didn't always feel with Chuck. But that definitely did not mean she was interested in Brooklyn.

Dan was also in a drinking mood. So frustrated with himself for being jealous of the two of them. They were both bitter, mean people, who would self destruct one day soon. Maybe he could save Blair Waldorf from that. No, what was he thinking. Blair wasn't interested in being saved.

Blair sighed, gesturing for another drink, and then turned to Dan. "Are you going to tell me what your big, great plan is?"

Dan laughed. "Not that you'll remember it in the morning."

"Ha, that's rich. If I remember correctly you brought me too this trashy Brooklyn bar. Blair Waldorf doesn't do Brooklyn. Therefore I need to drink as much as possible so this night will have never existed."

Dan rolled his eyes. "Than why did you come?"

Blair twirled the ruby red ring on her finger. "I feel comfortable around you." she admitted.

Dan went to say something, but she interrupted. "Don't ask me why. I'm supposed to hate you." she huffed.

"And I'm supposed to hate you." Dan added. "But, for some reason I'm starting to see the good in you."

Blair shook her head. "Is that a compliment, Brooklyn?"

"Possibly… , Waldorf." he added.

…

"Hey Bitch." Agnes chirped into the phone, already smashed.

"You're the bitch." Jenny laughed.

Agnes snorted. "I know I am. Party tonight? Hot editors from Nylon will be there."

"Ah, I don't know. I was hoping to stay in with Nate tonight."

"No Jenny, you have to come out with Max and I tonight. Staying in on a Friday night is ridiculous for someone as hot as you to do."

Jenny rolled her eyes and laughed. "Fine, meet you at the usual place?"

"Yeh bitch. See you later." Agnes said, and then snapped her phone shut.

Jenny huffed. Nate wouldn't mind, at least she hoped he wouldn't. After all he accused her of almost doing a porno with the two of them.

"Nate?" Jenny called.

"I'm in the kitchen." Nate yelled back.

Jenny walked in and took a seat at the breakfast bar. "Hey." she smiled.

"Hey." he smiled back. "have you talked too Dan yet?"

She swiftly shook her head. "He went out again. Didn't say where."

Nate nodded.

"So.." Jenny started. "I know we were supposed to go out tonight, but Agnes and Max want me too meet some editors that could really help me."

"I don't trust them." Nate said quickly.

Jenny scoffed. "You trust me don't you?" she questioned.

"Yes, of course." Nate said.

Jenny brushed the platinum blonde bangs out of her face. "Come with me." she smiled. "You can see Agnes and Max are good people, and enjoy being with me."

"Well, I guess -."

Jenny hopped off the stool and kissed him. "Good, now let's go. We're going to be late."

…

"I think we've had too much to, to, drink." Dan laughed.

"Maybe a bit." she giggled.

He grabbed her hand lightly. "Let's go get so fresh air, sober up a bit. And then you can ride the subway home." he grinned

Blair scoffed. "I draw the line at Brooklyn bar, thanks."

Once they were outside they decided to just walk for a bit. Blair snuggled into the jacket Dan let her borrow. The cold mid-October air whipping at her face. "You never told me your plan." she said quietly.

"Truthfully, I didn't have one." Dan said, just as quietly.

Blair thought for a minute, her mind still hazy. "Then why would you want to meet me?"

Dan shrugged. "For some odd reason I enjoy your company."

Blair nodded. "I know what you mean."

They both stopped and looked at each other. After a moment of silence Blair sucked in a big breath. "Is this crazy." Blair asked, mostly to herself.

"I'm not sure." Dan shrugged. "Is it crazy that I was jealous of Chuck being with you this morning."

Blair cheeks went red. "A little bit."

Dan didn't know whether it was the alcohol, or the way Blair's big doe eyes looked at him like they never had before. She looked so beautiful tonight. In a pair of casual blue skinny jeans and a red Burberry sweater. The simple ness of her outfit just made her glow all the more.

He reached into kiss her, and surprisingly she didn't pull away. Instead she moved forward deepening the kiss. Dan was the opposite of Chuck. Gentle and soft, not hard and rough. But just like kissing Chuck, it was passionate, and full of magic. Nothing she ever had with Nate.

"Oh .. My .. God." a familiar voice came from behind them.

…

A/N: I hope I didn't rush the Dan/Blair thing, and I REALLY hope it's not very out of character. Gah, oh well. I'm enjoying the story so far anyways. So much that you'll probably have another chapter or two by tomorrow night. This one was a tad shorter than the other, but I felt the need for a cliffhanger.