2 weeks later. At mom's.
it was Thanksgiving and i had decided to come home. I had decided to leave town for a modelling job so..yeah, and because i had a big fight with Nate. Apparently it Nate who let it slip that Chuck and i had made a tape. but he had asked Sage to forget it but then Sage turned things around so that it looked like Serena had told her and Serena played along with the game because she didn't want me to leave Nate so...yeah.
I walked inside.
Everyone was here. mhmm. oh boy.
I saw Serena kissing Dan and my jaw dropped.
Me "you know, when Gossip Girl posted about you two being back together i had thought that -that it was a lie."
Serena turned to me, smiling "hey, Fla, what are you doing here?"
I nodded "hey, well, i flew back early to surprise you all"
She walked to me and hugged me.
I nodded "yeah, question, why the hell did you invite Steven and Sage?"
Dan's face dropped "you what?"
Serena "well, if i had known you were going to show up then.."
I nodded "yeah, i get it"
Steven and Sage showed up.
Mom and Bart greeted them.
--
Nate walked inside.
I walked over to him "hey"
He looked at me surprised "hey, baby, what are you doing here?"
Me "i flew back earlier, i missed you. And i wanted to talk to you. Can we talk?"
Nate sighed "Fla-"
Bart "Nathaniel!"
Nate breathed in sharply "you know what? on second thought, right now's a great time. we'll go upstairs"
We walked upstairs. something was off but i didn't know what exactly that was.
--
Chuck had interrupted us and was now with Nate on the computer searching for god knows what.
Nate "nothing confidential, just general files"
Chuck "it doesn't matter. Just look for travel and living expenses. Leasing agreements, anything overseas"
I walked over to them and hugged Nate from behind.
Nate "just give us a second"
Me "Give me 30 and i'll leave you alone"
Chuck "amuse the young lady, Nathaniel. i've got this"
Nate stood up and we walked to the couch and sat down.
Chuck sat down at the computer chair.
Nate put an arm around my shoulder "okay, i am sorry. "
I nodded "okay"
Nate looked at me surprised " "okay"? i'm forgiven just like that? "
I nodded "yeah, but if you want me to go off on you then-"
Nate shook his head "nah nah nah"
Then he kissed me.
I kissed him back.
He broke the kiss but i pulled him back into another kiss and smiled into it.
I broke the kiss and looked at Chuck who was watching at us.
Chuck looked at us interested.
I shook my head "i don't care if you watch"
Chuck shot me an impressed look and looked at Nate "she's a keeper, Nate"
Nate kissed my cheek amused.
Chuck "and, yes, he missed you. Everything has really fallen apart for him since you left for two weeks"
Nate "i should probably help Chuck. I did something i'm not proud of -"
Chuck "wait. i think i've got something"
We looked at him.
Downstairs.
I walked over to Serena since Steven had left. Sadly, he forgot to take his daughter with him.
Me "Serena, sister. Did i see Steven leave?"
Serena nodded "Yes. He tried to get back together with me"
Me "Well, you must be in seventh heaven. Deciding to take the evening apart to consider it?"
Serena "F, you know that Dan's the one"
Me "and so was Colin, and Ben"
She shot me a look.
I took a deep breath "i have been holding my tongue because we're back on the good side again...and the only thing i care about is that you are happy and in love...but Dan is not the one."
Serena nodded "i don't wanna lose our peace again ...so i'd appreciate it if you didn't say any more. "
Me "He is a self-promoting piece of shit who's thrown his friends under the bus and i am not gonna sit by and wait for him to do it to you too, sister"
Serena smiled "i know you love me and that you are trying to be protective but you're wrong about Dan. "
I rolled my eyes, annoyed.
Serena "so please, just accept him and this will be the best Thanksgiving ever"
I scoffed amused "Name me one Thanksgiving that hasn't ended with people dramatically leaving the table one by one"
Serena shot me a look before trying to walk away.
Me "Serena"
She turned to me.
Me "your ex forgot his together."
Serena asked amused "you wanna throw her out?"
I shook my head "i don't need permission to kick her out. I just wanted to inform you that she'd be leaving shortly"
She rolled her eyes amused before walking away.
--
I walked over to Sage "Sage"
She turned to me "Flavia"
Me "do you know what a door looks like?"
She nodded "of course"
Me "then why are you still here?"
Sage asked confused"i don't think i understand?"
Me "Well, then let me inform you. you are no longer welcome here. you've screwed up by my sister and sure as hell by me. I told you what would happen if you think you could mess with me. You see, besides doing modelling jobs in those 2 weeks i've also used them as a chance to make sure you will never set a foot in the Fashion Industry. You're name is already on the black list so...."
Sage's eyes widened.
I asked amused "did you really think that Nate would leave me for little sixteen years old brat? aw, honey, no. I'm not blaming you for trying but, honey, no. Nate and i have faced worse than you, trust me, and we've had our fight and break ups but.... you're just not worth it causing an argument in our relationship. So now, you better leave or else-"
Sage snapped "or else what?"
Me "or else i could call the cops on you. "
She looked at me confused.
Me "You stole Chuck's phone and leaked a sex tape - pornography. I could charge you for so many things, honey"
Sage "you would call the cops on a sixteen years old?"
I nodded "well, i've warned you to not mess with me - to not get on my bad side. So either leave now or you will also have to face some charges, honey. choice is yours"
Then i walked to the bar to grab a drink.
I saw Sage grabbing her stuff pissed off before leaving.
FINALLY.
I hesitated grabbing the campaign but then i grabbed it and downed it.
--
We were all sitting at the table. The mood was pretty tense.
Serena raised her glass "i just wanna thank you all for joining us for our first Thanksgiving as a couple. Even Georgina, who i didn't actually invite, but welcome. So to many more years of love, happiness and good friends"
We all said "cheers"
Suddenly a phone rang.
Georgina stood up, smiling "i, too, have something to be grateful for. Freedom of the press. if you'll take a look at your phones, you will realize that my protègè Daniel, has released the latest installment of his serial a chapter on our very own Serena. "
We all looked at our phones.
Dan sighed as Serena looked at him confused.
Georgina sat back down.
Serena "what is she talking about?"
Nate read the article " "Serena Van der Woodsen: Golden Girl Falls from Grace." "
Me " " A Faux Love Story." "
Serena stood up and stormed off.
I followed her "Serena"
We walked into her room.
She turned to me.
She was hurt.
I hugged her, she hugged me back.
Suddenly i head someone walk in.
I let go of Serena and turned around.
Dan was standing there "can you give me a second with Serena?"
Me "i can give you a second to leave before i rip your head off"
Dan looked at Serena "would you please tell your guard dog to go?"
I snapped "a guard dog who wants nothing more than to claw your eyes, Dan, so be careful with who you are disrespecting. "
Then i walked out.
--
I waited in front of Serena's room.
Serena walked out .
Me "you okay?"
Serena sighed "i don't know. but you can gloat. you were right. "
I nodded "i am glad i was right"
Serena "Thanksgiving is ruined once again"
I asked amused "what is Thanksgiving without a side of drama?"
Serena chuckled.
--
Blair sighed.
I looked at Serena "Well, it'll get better. I mean, at least we've all survived our chapters"
We saw Dan walk in with his bag.
Nate "Hey, Dan before you go.."
He stood up and walked over to him.
I looked at him confused.
suddenly Nate punched Dan in the face.
I smiled.
Dan stumbled back while holding his nose.
Nate "that was from all of us"
I smirked.
Dan walked out.
I walked over to Nate and hugged him "that was hot"
Nate "how hot?"
I whispered in his ear "hot enough to feel bad that i don't have a room at this place anymore"
Nate's body tensed.
Night. At home.
I was straddling Nate, kissing him "who was calling?"
Nate kissed me "no one"
Me "you need to work on your poker face, handsome"
Nate pulled away a little "Like Chuck said, it hasn't been a great time for me. "
I sat up "what happened? who called?"
Nate sighed "Look, it was Bart Bass"
I froze.
Nate "a few months ago, i made a mistake with The Spectator finances. you know, the kind that sends you to prison?"
I sighed "Nate"
Nate "Bart knows and he's using it as blackmail to turn me against Chuck"
Me "there's no way out?"
Nate shook his head "I'm guilty, Fla"
I looked down.
Nate looked at my ring "and if you wanna leave now - give the ring back, call all of this off...then i totally understand"
Me "you should've told me"
Nate sighed "i didn't want to bring you into this, Fla"
I nodded "well, you're going through hell, which means i am going through hell. Which means, we're going through hell together. "
Nate asked surprised"you-you're not leaving?"
I shook my head and put a hand on his cheek "of course not, Nate."
Nate breathed out relieved "you can't even imagine how much i love you right now"
I smirked "why don't you show me?"
He smirked.