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Chapter 27: All You Need Is Love

"There she is!" Dan smiled seeing Jenny walk back into his hospital room the next day. She laughed and gave him a big hug.

"Where's Blair?" Jenny asked.

"I finally convinced her to go home freshen up and get some real food." He answered.

"You scared me Dan." Jenny started almost immediately.

"Believe me I got this from Blair, Serena, and Lily. Not you too?" Dan begged.

"Well you need to hear it from all of us. I don't know what I would do if…"

"Hey I am fine. Living and breathing right here in front of you." Dan joked. Jenny rolled her eyes but smiled anyway. Dan could always make her laugh.

"So this thing with you and Blair?" She started. Dan hunched his shoulders and made a face.

"Knew this was coming." Dan sighed.

"You're so smart." Jenny joked.

"What do you want to know?" Dan asked completely serious.

"So you're really dating?"

"Yes."

"Is it serious?"

"Yes."

"Do you love her?"

"Yes."

Jenny took a seat next to Dan's bed at that last yes.

"Wow." She finally said.

"Jenny…" Dan started.

"No, it's just, I never expected…"

"I know it seems crazy, but were not the same people we were in college. I've seen this side to her that I never thought I would see." Dan laughed softly.

Jenny looked up at him and thought for a moment, taking in his words.

"I can see how much she means to you, and if you see this in her, then I will try too. Besides she did apologize to me about everything."

"She what?" Dan grinned.

"She apologized." Jenny repeated again. She couldn't help but smiled back at her brother.

"Wow."

"That was my reaction." Jenny laughed.

Dan's smiled widened and held out his arms which Jenny gladly entered giving him another hug.

"I love you Jenny."

"I know. I love you too."

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Jenny had to admit how impressed she was with Blair. In the two days that she had been around her at the hospital, Blair had been pleasant and completely out of character—well out of character in Jenny's mind. Apparently some things had changed since she had left New York. Queen B especially was not Queen B so much anymore, but more so just Blair Waldorf in love with Dan Humphrey. Jenny didn't ever remember Blair being caring or compassionate, especially when it came to her brother. But there she was arguing with Dan about staying in bed and not to scratch at his stitches. Jenny couldn't help but laugh at them. Dan had a way of making Blair laugh and calming her down that made Jenny believe for a moment that her brother had super powers. Normally seeing a girl be that way with her brother made her want to vomit, but with Blair if felt strangely normal and real.

She must have entered some parallel universe.

Even her dad and Lily seemed confused by it at first but now were laughing and actually enjoying Blair's company.

And Dan, well he just looked so….happy. He looked more than happy and Jenny couldn't help but want this thing with Blair to last, just so her brother could continue wearing that ridiculous goofy love look on his face.

Then there was Serena. Jenny expected her to be awkward but she treated Blair and Dan in the same loving way that she always had before. She was supportive. That floored Jenny a bit, and in a way motivated her to maybe accept what was going on here. Besides Eric seemed to think it was really cute, but that was Eric.

When first hearing about Blair and her brother, Jenny was convinced it was one of Blair's schemes and she was using her brother in some way, but hearing that entire conversation between Chuck and Blair the other day had changed Jenny's entire perspective.

She never thought in a million years that Blair would actually say no to Chuck over her brother. Never. The things Blair said and how she stood up for Dan impressed and touched Jenny's heart.

Her brother had gotten to the Queen B's heart, and had softened it.

"Jenny!" Blair yelled down the hallway. "Will you come with me to the café? I told everyone I would do a coffee run and I could use some help?" She smiled

Jenny knew Blair all too well and knew she was using this opportunity to spend some time with her.

"Sure! I could use some fresh air." Jenny smiled back, watching Blair's smile brighten even more at hers.

They entered the elevator and had a couple moments of awkward silence before Blair broke it.

"So do you like your new school?" Blair asked trying to make conversation. Jenny laughed a little to herself at how hard Blair was trying but was secretly enjoying it.

"Actually yeah I do. Drama free." Jenny laughed.

"Good." Blair smiled nervously. "Jenny…" She started finding it hard to find the words.

"Yeah?" Jenny asked looking at her.

Blair sighed and then smiled.

"I just wanted to tell you're free to come back home if you want. Consider the banish lifted. I know Dan misses you."

"Thanks Blair, but I do really like my new school, and I think getting out of New York was the best thing for me ironically." Jenny laughed. "I think you do know what you're doing sometimes."

Blair looked at her surprised but then smiled. The elevator doors opened and they set out for the café a couple blocks down.

"I'm glad you came with me because there is something else I wanted to talk to you about." Blair finally said once outside.

"What's up?" Jenny asked curious to what Blair could possible want from her.

"Well I want do something special for Dan."

Jenny smiled. She could get use to Blair.

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"Blair I'm fine really."

Dan said for the 10th time following her into her penthouse elevator.

"I just think we should make an appointment tomorrow just in case."

She answered worried, hitting the penthouse floor.

"Blair I'm fine. I was just released from the hospital, I don't' really want to go back."

"Dan. You didn't have these headaches before. I just want to make sure you're okay."

Dan sighed and pulled her into his arms, kissing her temple.

"If it means that much, okay, I'll call in the morning."

Blair smiled.

"That's all I wanted."

"I heard from Jenny that you apologized."

Dan could tell by the surprised look on Blair's face that she wasn't expecting that, but she smiled.

"I am sorry. She got thrown in the middle of my and Chuck's massive war and I blamed her. It wasn't fair."

Dan reached up ran his hand lovingly over Blair's cheek. She sighed and took a deep breath at the touch of his hand.

"Thank you. For making it right with Jenny. You have no idea how much that means to me—to her." Dan smiled.

"I hope Jenny can see how much you mean to me then." Blair answered meeting his gaze.

Dan smile brightened and he pulled Blair into a kiss.

"Let's skip this dinner." Dan whispered against Blair's lips, pulling her tighter against him, deepening the kiss.

"Dan…" Blair breathed. "My mom and Cyrus…"

"…will understand that I got a headache." Dan smirked teasingly. Blair laughed before kissing him again, but after a moment pulled away and straightened his tie.

"Let's just get through dinner. I promise we can leave early."

"Ugh…" Dan groaned.

Blair stepped out of his arms as they reached their floor. When the elevator doors opened his mouth dropped open.

"SURPRISE!"

Blair kissed Dan's cheek and hugged him, and Lily, Rufus, Jenny, Eric, and Serena ran up to greet them.

"Blair…" Dan started looking a little overwhelmed.

"I just want you to know who much you are loved Dan." She whispered into his ear before she handed him over to his family.

Dan hugged and worked his way through his family and then through the other people there. Dan laughed to himself that Blair had even invited Eberly from W. He was starting to feel overwhelmed, and his cheeks sore from smiling when Blair reappeared at his side with a drink.

"You read my mind." He smiled taking them glass from her.

"Were you surprised?"

Dan bent down and kissed her cheek.

"Yes. Very. And you are amazing. No one's ever done this for me."

Blair beamed at Dan's words. She suddenly grabbed his hand and pulled him through the living room, through the kitchen, into Dorota's old quarters, and up the back staircase. Dan was way ahead of her, and when they reached the privacy of her room, he spun her around, closing her door, pinning her to the wall, instantly capturing her lips.

Blair had always loved how Dan would take charge, but there was something more to the way he was kissing her. It was fueled not just by lust or want, but love. He was rough but gentle, making her loose herself and give in completely.

"How long do you think we have before they notice were gone?" Dan panted pulling away briefly from Blair's mouth, before kissing her again.

"Maybe….10…..15 minutes." Blair said between kisses.

Dan grunted in approval and picked Blair up, pinning her against the wall again. She wrapped her legs around him and moaned into his mouth at the feel of his arousal. Dan broke away from her mouth and glided down her neck, pushing into Blair.

"Bed….Dan…." Blair groaned as Dan's hands made their way up her thighs, riding her dress up.

"Too far away." Dan answered. Within moments Dan had pushed Blair panties aside, pulled at his pants buckle freeing himself, and glided into her, making them both moan in approval.

They moved together slowly at first, never breaking eye contact. Blair felt so vulnerable, but there was a new trust there that fueled her passion even more. Blair leaned forward and captured Dan's mouth deeply and passionately. It wasn't long before she felt his thrusts become more aggressive. Holding onto him for dear life, they both reached their climax, collapsing together on the floor.

They laid there for a little catching their breaths, while listening to the sounds of the party and laughter drifting into Blair's bedroom. Finally Blair shifted closer to Dan and rested her head on his chest, while his arms welcomed her in a tight embrace. She smiled as she felt him sigh with content.

"Truly amazing." Dan mumbled.

"Hmm?" Blair asked looking up at him.

"You. You are truly amazing."

Blair laughed quietly and leaned up giving him a quick kiss.

"After that little performance, I should be saying that about you." She smirked.

"What can I say? You bring the best out in me." Dan said making them both laugh.

After a moment, Blair finally sat up and began straightening herself, much to the disapproving groans coming from her boyfriend.

"Just five more minutes." Dan begged pulling her down to him again, but she slapped his hands away.

"They are going to come looking for us soon!" She laughed. "Besides I meant what I said, we can still leave early if you want."

Dan's eyes lit up at that, and he sat up with her grabbing for his jacket, ignoring Blair's smirk.

"Honestly Humphrey. If that's all it takes to get you motivated…"

"Don't even think about it Waldorf." Dan smirked pulling Blair into another kiss.

"Dan? Blair?" Serena's voice suddenly rang down the hall.

"Oh shit! I told you!" Blair whispered frantically, getting on her feet. Dan stood and grinned at her typical Blair panic. He walked over and turned her skirt around the right way, while Blair fixed her hair in the mirror, before there was a knock at the door. Blair gave herself one final look in the mirror, and then checked Dan up and down, before opening the door.

"Ah. I thought you two might be up here." Serena laughed, noticing her best friends flushed cheeks and Dan's grin.

"Dan just needed…" Blair started.

Serena held her hands up stopping her.

"Just came to find you guys, before Jenny did. I noticed her looking for you Dan."

Blair's eyes widened at the thought of Little J finding them. Jenny had seemed okay last week at the hospital, but finding them together would probably freak her out. Dan laughed behind her.

"What's so funny?" Blair asked turning with a curious glare.

"I just never thought I would see that hint of fear in your eyes at the mention of Jenny's name."

Serena laughed then too and Blair rolled her eyes at both of them.

"Come on before more people start to notice." Blair sighed grabbing Dan's hand.

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As always Blair had thrown a great party and even thought Dan had wanted to leave early to escape to the loft, it went late. It was past midnight by the time the last guest had left for the night. With the combination of hosting and slight buzz from the alcohol, all Blair could think of was her bed.

They helped Dorota and Serena with the garbage and clean up first, then Blair felt Dan's hand grab hers and smiled as he leaded her up to her bedroom. Blair changed quickly, looking forward to having Dan sleep next to her again. She had missed him.

When she came out of her bathroom she found him past out and snoring softly. She laughed to herself and climbed onto the bed, pulling the covers up around them, and snuggled closer to him. It wasn't long before she fell asleep too.

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Blair woke up slowly at the feeling of Dan's lips grazing her shoulder, his fingers tickling her arm. She took a deep breath and opened her eyes to see him smiling at her.

"Good morning." He grinned.

"Good morning." Blair grinned back. She reached for his hand and laced their fingers together. Dan took her hand and kissed it.

"I could wake up like this every day." Dan smiled.

"I was just thinking the same thing." Blair smirked.

Dan laughed and moved closer, giving her a light kiss.

"How is your head?" Blair asked suddenly concerned.

"Actually surprisingly well." He answered.

"Well let's see how it is when you get up and moving."

Dan laughed.

"You're the boss."

"What time is it?" Blair asked.

"Ten."

"What!" Blair gasped. "I never sleep in that late! Dorota usually…"

"I shooed her away around 8." Dan laughed. "I told her to have brunch ready. She blushed a bit and closed the door behind her."

Blair laughed just imagining it and slapped Dan.

"Dan!"

Dan laughed and pulled Blair towards him into a kiss, muffling her laughter. As Dan deepened the kiss Blair's laughter subsided, as only light gasps for air were all she could afford, losing herself once again in Dan's effect on her. Instinctively her hands wondered up his back and ended up in his hair, pulling and tugging, making Dan moan into her mouth. Immediately as if in response, Blair wrapped her legs around Dan, pulling him on top of her.

Dan pulled away and began pulling at Blair's clothes, as she did his. When Blair's final item of clothing had been removed Dan entered her, joining them once again in a rhythm that was starting to become their own.

After they laid in each other's arms for some time. Blair felt happy and content. Dan was amazing, and sweet. She had never really had anyone just hold her, just to told her. To be near her. It was something she was starting to think she couldn't live without.

Suddenly Dan's stomach growled, sending them both into laughter.

"Umm sorry." Dan mumbled.

"It's okay." Blair laughed. "I think I'm ready for food too."

"Sounds good. I can smell the coffee." He smiled excitingly.

They quickly dressed and headed downstairs. Blair was met with a knowing smirk on Dorota's face, but ignored it ordering her to fetch her tea instead of coffee.

"Hey guys!" Serena smiled walking into the dining room.

"Hey S!" Blair smiled back.

"How did you sleep?" Serena grinned knowingly.

"Just fine." Blair snapped blushing. "How did you sleep?"

"Good." Serena answered hesitantly.

"How is Ben?" Dan asked.

"Well I actually didn't stay at the loft last night. I stayed here." Serena answered quickly.

"Why? Is everything okay?" Blair asked suddenly concerned.

"Yes, well I mean, no maybe, I don't know." Serena finished confused.

"Where is Ben?" Dan asked.

"He is at the loft packing. He and Juliet are heading back to Connecticut today."

Dan and Blair looked at each other in concern.

"So…he is leaving?" Dan guessed.

"Yes. We had a long conversation about it a couple nights ago. He wants to start teaching again, and he feels like he would get a fresh start back home."

"So are you two…" Blair started to ask, not knowing exactly how to word it.

"For now. We left things kinda in the air really, but were not together anymore."

"I'm sorry S." Blair said sadly.

"Yeah, I know how much you cared about him." Dan said softly.

"Really guys I'm okay. You know me. I bounce back." Serena laughed. She grabbed a bagel off the table and smiled leaving them in the dining room.

"She is not okay. She is eating carbs." Blair observed watching Serena walk up the stairs to her room.

"Miss Blair? Your mother is on the phone from France." Dorota announced.

Blair sat up from the table, but stopped to give Dan a kiss.

"Go up and check on her?" Blair asked. Dan nodded and headed upstairs.

As soon as he got to her bedroom door he could hear light sniffling coming from the other side.

"Serena?" Dan asked opening her door, then closing it behind him.

"Dan! What are…?"

"We just wanted to make sure you're okay."

Dan could tell that Serena had been crying as she wiped at her face, trying to smooth her mascara.

"Really I'm fine. Just sad is all. I'll get over it." Serena smiled.

"You know you don't have to be this tough person all the time." Dan smiled, taking a seat next to her on the bed.

"I know, I just don't want to burden you and Blair. You guys had so much happen this past week and…"

"That's really thoughtful, but we are your friend too. Let us be there for you."

Serena smiled and took Dan's hand and squeezed it.

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Blair loved her mother dearly but sometimes she could go on and on about things. All Blair could do was think about Serena and Dan. She knew she shouldn't have done what she did. She had sworn off schemes and manipulating right? But it was a perfect opportunity to see what would happen. If Chuck was right. God I hope Chuck isn't right. Blair thought.

After hanging up with her mother she crept up the back stairs and stopped right outside of Serena's door listening.

"That's really thoughtful, but we are your friends too. Let us be there for you." Dan said to Serena. Blair liked how he was using the word us.

"All of this just has me thinking you know. Like what if I hadn't decided to be with Ben, and I stayed with you."

Blair's heart dropped at Serena's words, but she held her anger off waiting for Dan's response.

"Then I wouldn't be with Blair I guess." Dan shrugged. "Wow. I can't imagine my life without her, and to think about that just…"

"You really love her don't you?" Serena sighed.

Blair held her breath.

"I do. Very much, "Dan smiled. "In fact this would probably freak her out, but I was thinking about asking her to move in with me."

Blair covered her mouth to quiet the little shriek that came out. She froze realizing that Dan and Serena had stopped talking….

"Wow Dan." Serena finally broke the silence.

Blair let of a breath of relief.

"I'll always care about you Serena, but Blair…I just have those moments with her when I can't help but feel she was made for me."

Blair felt her heart swell at his words, and tears well in her eyes.

"And I can see it." Serena admitted. "You have such an effect on her Dan. You have this way with her that I haven't seen anyone else have."

"I'm sorry Serena. I came up here to talk to you about your problems and I'm making it all about me and Blair." Dan laughed.

"It's okay." Serena smiled. "I kinda made it go that way."

Dan cleared his throat, which Blair knew by now meant he felt awkward and she heard him get off the bed.

"I'll go see if Blair is off the phone. I know she wants to talk to you too." Dan said backing towards the door.

Blair panicked and flew down to the end of the hallway. She turned around and started walking calmly back down, just in time for Dan to come out of Serena's room.

"Hey!" Dan kissed her cheek. "I was just coming for you. I think Serena wants some girl time." Dan said scrunching his face.

"Of course! I'll take it from here." Blair beamed.

Dan couldn't help but notice how happy Blair looked.

"Good news from France?" He asked assuming it was her mother.

"Oh!" Blair said suddenly. "Umm yeah, I'll tell you later." She lied and gave him a quick kiss before ducking into Serena's room, leaving a confused but happy Dan out in the hallway.

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I know it's a little shorter! But this chapter is a little fluffier and has a lot of Dan and Blair, which we all truthfully love. I think I've put them thru the ringer enough already! Hahaha. I probably will go to 30 chapters maybe, maybe less- not sure yet. We are approaching the end of this one. Thank you so much for everyone who is still reading and staying with me! It seriously means so much! And I really try to listen to everyone's comments and put that into the story so if you want to see something just let me know! Thank you all again! I seriously love you all! :)