Chapter 19 -Part 1

Chapter 19
Part 1

Well, the day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. No, not the grand opening of the latest Sephora downtown. The other one. The Vintage Ball. And I hear it’s going to be a drama-fest. But don’t worry if you miss it; I’ll be there to catch all the details on our most favourite UESers.
This’ll definitely be a night to remember. And you might actually want to head to Sephora on your way there, B, S and J; you’ll definitely need some tear-proof mascara.

xoxo, GOSSIP GIRL

Blair and Serena walked into the hotel ballroom, their arms linked. Serena was perfectly coiffed, dressed as none other than Marilyn Monroe. Blair was also looking fabulous in her Audrey Hepburn inspired outfit.
“Had Dan called you yet?” Blair whispered to her friend as she smiled at a passing girl from school.
Serena checked her phone. “No; I don’t think he’ll show up,” she said, sounding disappointed as she stuffed the phone in her clutch.
Nate elbowed Chuck to get his attention. Chuck carefully took a second to balance his glass of whiskey before following Nate’s eye. He was staring at Blair and Serena, but his glance was more towards Serena.
“Check it out,” Nate said. “She looks amazing.”
Chuck raised his eyebrows. “Blair, or Serena?” Nate quickly glanced at his best friend.
“Blair, of course,” he said, as he turned his head back to the girls. Chuck just shook his head.
“Well, come on,” Nate urged, pulling his best friend towards the girls, who were making their way over to the bar. “Let’s go meet them.”
“Actually,” Chuck protested, looking nervously at Blair, “I don’t think that’s such a good idea—” Nate yanked on Chuck’s arm, interrupting him. N dragged his friend across the floor to meet Blair and Serena in the middle of the room.
“You girls look awesome,” Nate said, smiling at both of them.
“You guys look pretty awesome yourselves,” Serena grinned back, looking over the boys’ vintage suits with their little paisley bowties.
Chuck nervously took a gulp from his glass, swallowing all of the liquor. “Um, I’ll be right back,” he said, hurrying back to the bar counter.
“Blair, may I have this dance?” Nate offered his girlfriend his hand. Smiling, Blair took it. As she sashayed across the floor, she gave Serena a look that said, Isn’t he adorable?
Serena smiled, happy for her friend, and made her way over to the bar where Chuck was taking shots.
“Whoa, easy, there. The night’s just begun,” Serena laughed as she took another glass out of Chuck’s hands.
“Trust me; this isn’t going to be one I want to remember.” Chuck watched Blair and Nate move swiftly across the dance floor. Serena looked at his face. His eyes were dull with disappointment.
Serena sighed. “Chuck, this is bad.”
He looked at her. “What do you mean?”
“Well, your feelings for Blair. I mean, she’s dating your best friend, and if he found out, he would never forgive you. You can’t like Blair. You just can’t.”
Chuck glare at Serena. “I don’t have feelings for Blair. I don’t have feelings for anyone. Chuck Bass doesn’t have feelings.”
Serena looked into his eyes. “Chuck, it’s okay to have emotions. You need to stop looking at it as a weakness. And everyone has feelings. You need to accept that.”
Chuck sighed. “I don’t know what to do. I mean, I know Blair’s with Nate, but I can’t bear it. She’s the only person I’ve ever…” His voice trailed off. Serena was silent. She rubbed his arm comfortingly and kissed his cheek.
“Come on. Let’s dance.” S pulled Chuck up from the bar stool and led him out onto the dance floor. She smiled warmly at him as her hands went to his shoulders. Hesitantly, Chuck reached slowly for her waist.
Serena laughed and pulled his hands around her. “It’s okay,” she said, taking her place. Chuck looked at her, and smiled.

Jenny rushed into the ballroom, scanning the crowd for Blair. She spotted her dancing with Nate. Sighing, Jenny started across the dance floor. Suddenly, Is and Kati appeared before her. Jenny was taken aback.
“We don’t think going near Blair is a good idea right now, Jenny,” Is said, smiling.
“Yeah,” Kati added. “Especially since she’s with Nate.”
“Is she… is she still mad?” Jenny asked timidly.
“Of course! She’s always mad until she’s had revenge.”
“Just stay away from her for a while, and watch your back. You wouldn’t want her stabbing it.”
Is and Kati smiled sweetly and walked away. Jenny sighed. This was going to be harder than she thought.