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Saturday went by, so did Sunday and Blair had almost managed forget about the shy, brown haired boy. Almost. She did absolutely not compare Carter's kisses to Dan's, did not go through every single outfit in her head to find something suitable for her date. She didn't even want to go on a date with Dan, no he was a snob, her opposite. She didn't check her phone every minute to see if he had texted her. She didn't look for him at the club nor did she want to see him. She did not think about Dan. At all.
Except, Dan's lips were so much softer that Carters, more persistent. And she had already disregarded every single garment she owned and had casually stolen something from Serena's closet to wear. When he texted her saying that they were going to see a movie she might have smiled. When he wasn't at the club she couldn't help but feel a bit sad. Okay so she might have thought about him. Who cares?
"I still can't believe you gave Dan my number." It was Monday morning and Blair, Serena and Nate were having breakfast. "I mean, what if he's crazy or something?"
Serena chuckled behind her cup of coffee and regretted it instantly, her hangover worse than ever. Regretting that she agreed to cover for one of the girls the night before, especially when she had school in less than an hour.
"He's not crazy, I know him." When Blair looked at Nate in disbelief he sighted "Look, I've been dealing to him for three years, he's cool."
"Ah that's nice, he's a drug addict." Blair laughed.
"Oh come on, it's not like you've never smoked." Nate took a huge piece of toast "Besides, it's mostly Chuck who buys, Dan usually just tags along." He said in between bites.
Blair looked at him in disgust, seeing the half chewed food in Nate's mouth "I can't believe I let you see me naked…"
"I thought we agreed not to mention that ever again?" Serena grunted "Besides Blair, if you don't like him, how come you can't stop talking about him. Haven't really stopped talking about him since Friday. And what about Carter?"
Blair looked at her friend trying to find a response; she opened and closed her mouth a few times. Finally she stood up and grabbed her cup of coffee.
"I have to get to school." She ignored Serena and Nate's chuckles as she went to her room to get ready.
"Hey son!" Rufus was sitting at the dining table as Dan came home from school. "How was school?"
"It was fine," Dan sighted "Same as always." He took of his jacket and threw it and his bag on the floor before joining his dad at the table.
"Pick that up when you go to your room."
"Yes dad." He sighted again.
"What's wrong?" Rufus might not spend that much time at home but he knew his kids, he knew them well.
"Nothing, I'm just tired." Dan grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl "I've gotta get some studying done though, I have a dinner thing later."
"Really? With who?" Rufus leaned back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest.
"Vanessa." Dan lied.
"Oh really? Not this Blair girl you've been texting?" Rufus looked amused.
Dan stopped mid-bite and stared at his dad.
"Jenny might have told me…" Rufus started.
"Oh really? And how did my dear little sister know? Since I didn't tell her?" Dan interrupted. He didn't have to wait for a response, Jenny was walking down the stairs, texting on her phone.
"Hey sis'!" Dan got up from the table walking toward the stairs. Jenny looked up startled "Did you go through my phone?"
"It's not my fault if you leave your phone unattended." She smirked. "Besides, I had to find out who made you smile like you have the last couple of days."
Dan looked at his sister in disbelief but didn't have the energy to fight with her. He had studying and was already nervous about the date. He still didn't even know if she would show. He picked up his stuff on the floor, making his way up the stairs.
"Don't ever, ever go through my phone again." He warned as he passed Jenny on the stairs.
He let out a frustrated groan when he got to his room. Jenny never did learn how to mind her own business. Checking his phone he saw that he had a missed call from Vanessa. Deciding that talking to her was more fun than doing math he called her.
A couple of rings went by before she picked up.
"Hey Dan, can't really talk right now…" Vanessa answered breathlessly. Dan could hear Chuck in the background and Vanessa giggling for him to stop.
"Are you having sex?" Dan asked disgusted.
"No, but just about too." Chuck answered and then the line went silent.
Dan looked at his phone in shock.
"Gross, so so gross."
It was 6.30 and Blair was running around the apartment, gathering her things, getting dressed and tried to ignore Nate's amused stare. Blair was fumbling with the zipper of her dress, already regretting not going for a skirt and blouse.
"You need some help?" Nate didn't wait for an answer before getting up and zipped the dress up for her.
"You know Nate, you have a home, you don't need to spend every waking minute here." She snapped.
"How about a thank you?"
"Shut up." She went to her bedroom to start on her make-up with Nate following her.
"For not wanting to go on this date you sure are making a big fuss about it." He sat down on her bed, watching her apply her make-up. "And you don't need that crap on your face."
Blair sighted and put down her mascara.
"If I want your opinion I'll ask for it. Can't you go bother Serena?"
Nate let out a tired laugh, he had always loved that Blair was different, but he did not like the bitchiness.
"She's not home, she said goodbye like an hour ago. You don't remember?" Nate ran his hand through his hair, not quite believing the way Blair was acting. She was always in control, calm, collected.
"Fine, whatever. Would you mind bringing me a glass of wine?" When Nate just stared at her she sighted "Look, this guy is different and I'm nervous so could you please do as I ask?" She smiled sweetly at him.
"Yes Ma'am."
Dan was sitting in his town car on the other side of the street of Blair's building, waiting anxiously for Blair. He was nervous that she wouldn't come, and if she did come, she might not like the movie they were going to watch. Not many people liked old movies from the 60's.
Suddenly she was standing there, dressed in a yellow dress and matching purse and high heeled shoes. Dan couldn't believe how beautiful she was, even more so than last time he saw her.
She looked around; looking lost Dan realized that she probably expected him to be in a cab so he got out. When she spotted him she smiled and frowned at the same time, she was adorable.
Blair silently cursed herself, of course he would be in a town car. She immediately felt out of place, her second hand shoes and H&M dress didn't match his Armani jacket and Calvin Klein shirt. It was plaid, and quite gruesome bur probably cost more that Blair's entire closet all together.
When she reached him they hugged awkwardly, neither of them sure how to act. Dan opened the door for her and she smiled tightly. The leather against her naked legs felt so unnatural.
"So I was thinking that we could watch My Fair Lady" Blair's eyes shot up to look at him "Yeah, I knew it. You have no idea what that is. We can watch something else, do something else. Maybe go get a coffee? Or take a walk through Central Park?" Dan was rambling, like he always did when he was uncomfortable.
"Do you always talk this much?" Blair smiled at him. "And for the record, Audrey Hepburn is my favorite actress of all time; I've seen all her movies more times than I can count." Dan's shocked facial expression made her laugh.
"So you expected me to hate the movie but were still taking me to it? You don't date a lot do you?"
"Well, most girls don't really like old movies." Dan relaxed against the leather, looking at Blair with warm eyes.
"You'll soon find out that I'm not like most girls." Blair battled her eyelashes and smiled at him. Her red lips caught his attention and as much as he tried not to look at them but couldn't help but. Blair smiled even more, noticing her affect on him, but kept her distance. She was not that kind of girl.
They went to the movies and Blair mouthed every single line throughout making Dan chuckle. Afterwards they went to get some coffee as they discussed the film. Arguing back and forth, laughing and sometimes let their touches linger.
"So how did you end up dancing at Victor, Victrola?" Dan suddenly asked, not that Blair was shocked; she had been waiting for that question.
"Well, I had moved out from my mom's apartment and in to Serena's. I was working as a waitress and as a cashier five nights a week to be able to pay bills and save for college and had school on top of that. Serena was working at Victor, Victrola already and she said that I should try out so I did. The money was better, I only work one or two nights a week and it's a lot more fun. I actually enjoy it."
Dan didn't say anything just looked at her, stirring his coffee slowly.
"You think I'm broken or something don't you?" Blair looked at him amused "I'm really not. I just happen to have an unconventional job."
"Stripping?" Dan didn't mean to sound judgmental, he knew what Blair did for a living, it wasn't a shock. But he didn't expect her to actually really enjoy it.
"I'm not stripping," she scowled "I dance as a burlesque dancer but occasionally one of you people come to the club and expect to get anything and everything you want because you have money. Unfortunately our boss gives you whatever you want because it's a win/win situation for him."
Dan could see that she was getting upset and immediately felt bad, completely ignoring the fact that she thought that he was a snob. They had been having a great night until that point and he wanted to keep it that way.
"Look, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to judge you." He finally said.
"It's not like I'm not used to it." Blair said, crossing her arms across her chest. As the silence grew, so did the tension and Dan really did feel like an asshole.
"Blair, Blair look at me." He took his chair and moved it so he sat next to her. He grabbed her hand and it had the desired affect and she met his gaze. "I'm sorry, I really am. I'm an idiot and if you go out with me again you will probably notice that." She smiled at that. "But I'm and idiot who likes you and really want to see you again." He smiled back at her, he had a nice smile she noticed.
"You're asking me out for a second date? When I'm pissed at you. Really?"
"Maybe," he smiled and held her hand a bit tighter "Do you forgive me?"
She looked at him for a few seconds, eyebrow arched and a small smile before squeezing his hand back.
"I guess." She stood up "I got to get home, but I'm saying yes to a second date."
On their way out they held hands and didn't let go of each other until they were in the car. They sat close, Dan's arm was thrown over the backrest and she was leaning against him. She looked up at him, almost shyly before reaching for him, turning his head toward hers and then she kissed him.
Blair turned her body so she was pressed even closer to him and his arm went to her waist, stroking her side with his thumb. He tasted like coffee and something else Blair couldn't really name and it was delicious. When they broke apart they were both breathing heavily.
They looked in to each other's eyes, smiling.
"So I just really have to ask," Dan broke the magical silence "Didn't you have a boyfriend?"
Blair rested her head on his chest, looking up at him with big eyes.
"I'm dating someone, yes. But he's not my boyfriend." Dan seemed content with that answer, giving a small nod as a response before looking out the window.
"I have a couple of questions for you." she said, when he looked at her she continued, "One, why do you get so nervous around me?"
Dan was conflicted, he could lie and say that's how he acted around anyone, but she would know that it wasn't true.
"Because you are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen in my entire life."
The honesty must have shocked her because she was looking away, blushing. No one had ever been that raw, that honest with her before, she didn't know how to react.
"You had another question?" At that she turned to him again.
"Yeah actually. Was this your first date?"
"Yes." He simply answered. When he realized that she wanted a more elaborate answer he sighted, not because he thought it was annoying, but because no one had ever cared before and it made him happy.
"I've never been on a real date because I've never had to work to get into a girl's pants." He continued fast when she scowled "I'm not full of myself, it's just how it always have been because I come from the Upper East Side, my dad owns this really nice gallery, I have a little sister who's friends always think that sleeping with someone older is cool, I guess I'm one for the more popular kids at school. And, I'm pretty attractive." He winked at her and laughed when she hit his chest and rolled her eyes.
"Not full of yourself huh?"
The car stopped and their driver opened the door before Dan had time to answer.
"We're here miss."
"Bye Humphrey." She said and leaned in to kiss him.
"I'm not allowed to walk you to your door?" He smiled against her lips and kissed her again.
"No, I don't trust myself enough to let you." She revealed quietly. She usually wasn't this honest with anybody she just met, but Dan made her feel safe.
Dan didn't have time to answer since she was already out of the car and walking to her door when he realized what she just told him. He was having the same affect on her as she was on him.
"Bye Waldorf" He whispered.