the air i breathe is filled with you, and i couldn't even fight all those feelings i feel coz they are the one's that keep me from sinking into the blue..."
This is a bit different, I've used other character's as Dan and Blair will be joining the social circle together so it was important to introduce Dan to the people present in Blair's life, the important one's. I hope you will enjoy it. Thank you for reading :)
Blair gazed intently at the entrance. She was nervous to attend the party as it was her first event after her break up with Nate, well not exactly break up as she had yet to tell Nate she wanted to break things up. She just wasn't ready to have that conversation yet, and had avoided Nate since Serena's confession. That was why she was standing on the corner of the entrance avoiding all the crowd. She wasn't coming at the first place, but Chuck had told her it was for Serena and Blair couldn't say no to Chuck. How could she, Chuck had always been there for her. He was the one who asked his step-sister Serena to tell Blair the truth, even though it hurt a lot, Blair was glad she knew what had torn her whole world apart and could finally move on.
"Oh, my my what am i seeing here, our own queen Waldorf sitting alone in a corner, what is happening to the world? surely, it is not the one i lived on" Chuck said smirking.
"Not in mood Chuck, why don't you go play game with your groupies"
"No need to get so snarky, Blair, i was just trying to set up the mood. You know how i absolutely hate the gloomy feelings"
"Yeah, i guess am not in the best of my moods right now, so why don't you do me a favor and leave me alone"
"Wow, Waldorf, you really need to relax and have some fun, why get so worried by such minute things"
"Speak for yourself Chuck, its not minute to me but you are right i do need to keep it cool"
"Exactly so why don't you join us, we will have some fun" Blair glared at Chuck, "I'll behave, i promise" Chuck winked at her and Blair couln't help smiling.
Chuck Bass, might be known as a bad boy, womanizer, but, Blair also knew a different side of him, a softer and more vulnerable side. He had been there for her when both her best friend and boyfriend had left her hanging in the middle. They had shared so much together that it was hard for Blair to imagine her life without him. But he was also Nate's best friend and Blair knew will always stand by him.
"How can i refuse, I will be joining you shortly after I recieve my friend"
Chuck looked confused, "But both Serena and Nate are already in the party"
"I do have friends other than Serena and Nate, Chuck"
"Oh, i didn't realize that. So, when will your friend arrive"
"I don't know he may appear anytime now. And Chuck stop worrying about me i'm fine, your ladies are waiting for you. You do know it's a bad thing to make a lady wait, don't you"
"Ahh... Waldorf, please excuse me and i'll be seeing you later" Chuck gave Blair his evil grin and turned towards a pool of women.
Blair turned around and focused at the entrance searching for the one person whom she needed desperately right now. Blair hadn't realized until she saw Chuck how much weak she felt and she knew she could gain her strength when she can finally see him.
They had been spending so much time together that Blair couldn't believe it was only a week since she met him. Where was he when she needed him by her side. It has already been more than an hour she had waited for him. Serena came by several times to drag her into the crowd but she sat on the same place, promising Serena to join her soon. Blair was starting to flip out when he finally entered the party looking a bit out of breath. Blair realized he may have come running after hearing her snark comment in his voice-mail. He was wearing dark jeans and grey shirt and even though Blair would never admit it she liked his look. It was normal and dependable, just what Blair had wanted all along. Blair felt a bit shy at this admission but soon overcame the feeling.
"Finally, Humphrey, I thought you got eaten by wild beasts on the way"
"Sorry I was helping my dad with cleaning and lost the track of time"
"You guys do have watches don't you. You can certainly afford that"
"I'm really sorry Blair, it won't happen again"
"It better not, I hate waiting, especially for someone who is from Brooklyn" Dan raised his eyebrows and Blair replied, "You do realize that you are the only one from Brooklyn whom i ever waited for"
"I thought i was your only friend from Brooklyn"
"Exactly, Humphrey" Blair replied with a sweet smile. Dan focused his eyes on her, she was wearing a knee length dress that hugged her thin petite figure perfectly. Dan felt his stomach churn and raised his eyes to her head, with long brown hair that hung at her shoulders in loose bangs he suppressed a sudden urge to hold them in his hands and moved his eyes towards her lips and inhaled sharply. Blair noticed his eyes grazing her and blushed.
"Hey guys, aren't you joining the party" Serena called them cheerfully loud shocking the two of them.
"Hello Dan. So, you are finally here" Serena turned to Blair before Dan can reply, "Now, can you join us B"
"Of course, S" Blair took Dan's hand and guided him through the crowd to reach at a table which was already filled. Serena asked Blair to stay between her and a blonde guy who was flashing a huge grin at Blair. But Blair ignored her and went to sit with a dark haired guy at the opposite side, who was busy with a group of girls. Dan sat next to her.
"Ahh... finally our queen has returned to her kingdom, we are safe now" The dark haired guy said with a smirk. "And who is this new person with her" he said looking at Dan.
"Dan, meet Chuck, Charles Bass one of my closest friend" Blair looked at Chuck, "And Chuck, meet Dan, Daniel Humphrey my friend"
"Dan is from Brooklyn, apparently" shouted Serena with huge grin from the other side.
"Oh, I see, Blair you certainly are expanding you horizon. That's quiet a news"
"Well, it gets kind of boring to see the same people everyday, one needs change, a breath of fresh air" Blair said flashing her eyes at the blonde guy and added turning back at Chuck, "don't you think"
"How can i say no to you"
"B, aren't you going to introduce Nate and Dan", and before Blair can say anything Serena went on flashing her smile, "Nate, this is Dan Humphrey from Brooklyn, Blair's new friend" Nate nodded at Dan and Dan nodded back. Then Serena turned her focus on Dan and said, "And Dan, this is Nate, Nathaniel Archibald, Blair's boyfriend and the love of her life"
Dan looked at Blair who was trying to appear normal but her hands were shaking and her eyes were flooded. Dan didn't knew what to do so he kept his hand on hers and squeezed. Blair looked at him and Dan gave her a small smile, Blair stopped shaking. Then the party went on in normal manner with Nate talking to the guys on his side gazing at Blair from time to time, Serena talking loudly and animatedly with everyone, laughing all the time, Chuck busy with the girls around him but turning to check on Blair and his step-sister from time to time, Dan and Blair oblivious to all the happenings of their surrounding talking to each other without removing their eyes from one another.
When the party ended, Serena was passed out drunk on the table. Chuck took her by his arms asked Blair if she needed his help. After getting a negative reply, Chuck went off with Serena to their home at the Empire. Nate was still talking to one of his buddies when Chuck took Serena and when Blair and Dan woke up to leave Nate suddenly sprang to his feet.
"Blair, are you leaving now"
"Well, this party is already over so, yes"
"Wait, let me get my coat"
"It's OK Nate, Dan is here with me, he'll leave me home" Blair smiled at Dan who returned the smile at her. Nate finally looked at Dan
"Dan, would you mind if i join you both, truth is am a bit scared to drive home alone" Nate flashed his million dollar smile and as much as he wanted to Dan couldn't just refuse him. Nate looked like a genuinely nice guy, but then again he had cheated on Blair with her best friend so, Dan had nothing to worry about. He just replied
"It's alright Nate why don't you drop Blair home, I have to return back to mine too"
"But, Dan..." Blair looked pleadingly at Dan who sighed and said, "Why don't we both drop Blair home" Blair gave Dan a thankful smile.
"I guess that's OK with me. What about you Blair?" Nate asked.
"Am good"
So the two boys went together to leave Blair at her house. None of them uttered a single word on the way. Upon reaching her home Blair declared she was too tired and wanted to rest so both the boys said their goodnight's and went out of there.
Dan and Nate walked out of Blair's quietly both busy by their own thoughts when finally Nate asked, "So, how long have you known Blair?"
"Just a week" Nate looked surprised.
"What about you two?" Dan asked.
"Blair hasn't told you. We've known each other all our life"
"Well, we haven't talked about each other's life much" Dan shrugged.
"Are you kidding, Blair loves talking about her life. You both seemed so deep in conversation, what were you guys talking about?"
"Well, movies, art, literature, stuffs like that you know"
"Oh, you guys talk about those things", Nate finally gave a full on smile and laughed aloud, "Well, Blair is a big fan of old movies though"
Dan thought back about his conversations with Blair and realized that they hadn't talked about each other's life much, which he couldn't understand why, but bothered him. He tried to reason himself with the reality that they did have a good time talking about other stuffs but couldn't. Nate just seemed happy and good humored after that. The two of them bonded quickly and even though he knew about Nate's relationship with Blair, Dan genuinely like him.
Later that night Dan received a message from Blair saying: "Thanks for saving, not ready for a confrontation yet"
Dan: "Why, why delay something that is going to happen anyway"
Blair: "You don't understand, this will turn my life upside down"
Dan: "Then please explain it to me"
Blair: "I will explain to you at the right time"
Dan: "OK, will see you soon"
Blair: "When?"
Dan: "Tomorrow?"
Blair: "Perfect"
Hope you liked it, please send me you comments and thank you so much for the reviews, meant a lot to me :)