said. She nudged Blairs elbow. Whats going on this month, anyway? I feel so
completely out of it. Blair sat up straight and picked up her plastic cup, only to find
there was no water left in it to drink. She knew she should tell Serena all about the Kiss
on the Lips party and how Serena could help with the preparations and how fun it was all
going to be. But somehow she couldnt bring herself to do it. Serena was out of it, all
right. And Blair wanted her to stay that way. Its been pretty lame. There really isnt much
going on until Christmas, Blair lied, shooting a warning glance at Kati and Isabel.
Really? Serena said, disappointed. Well what about tonight? You guys want to go out? Blair
glanced at her friends. She was all for going out, but it was only Tuesday. The most she
ever did on a Tuesday night was rent a movie with Nate. Suddenly Blair felt seriously old
and boring. Leave it to Serena to make her feel boring. I have an AP French test tomorrow.
Sorry, Serena, Blair said. She stood up. Actually, I have a meeting with Madame Rogers
right now. Serena frowned and began to chew on her thumbnail, a new habit shed picked up
at boarding school. Well, maybe Ill give Nate a call. Hell go out with me, she said. Blair
picked up her tray and resisted hurling it in Serenas face.
Keep your hands off him! she wanted to scream, jumping onto the table ninja-style.
Hiyeeh-yah! Ill see you later, guys, she said, and walked stiffly away. Serena sighed and
flicked a piece of lettuce off her plate. Blair was being boring. When were they going to
start having fun? She looked up at Kati and Isabel hopefully, but they were getting ready
to leave, too.
Ive got a stupid college advisor meeting, Kati said. And I have to go up to the art room
and put my painting away, Isabel said. Before anyone sees it? Kati joked. Oh, shut up,
Isabel said. They stood up with their trays. Its so good to have you back, Serena, Kati
said in her fakest voice. Yeah, Isabel agreed. It really is. And then they walked away.
Serena twirled her spoon around and around in her yogurt container, wondering what had
happened to everyone. They were all acting like freaks. What did I do? she asked herself,
chewing on her thumbnail again. Good question.
Disclaimer: All the real names of places, people, and events have been altered or
abbreviated to protect the innocent. Namely, me. hey people! WHERE THE BOYS ARE
Thanks for checking in, although most of you had little to say about S or B. Most of you
just want to know more about the boys. Your E-mail:
Dear gg, D sounds sweet. Whats he so hot for S for? Shes just a ho. Bebe
Dear Bebe, I happen to know that D is not that innocent. He was up to some kinky shit back
at summer camp in eighth grade. GG
dear GG, what does N do at lunchtime?? i go to school near him, and i wonder if i see him
all the time without realizing it. Yikes! ShyGirl Okay, if you want to know so badly,
then Ill tell you.
St. Judes lets its senior boys out for lunch. So right now N is probably headed up to that
little pizza joint on the corner of Eightieth and Madison. Vinos? Vinnies? Whatever.
Anyway, they have good slices and one of the delivery guys sells pretty decent pot. N is
one of his regulars. Theres usually a group of kids from
LEcole standing around outside the pizza place, so N will stop and flirt with this one
girl who Ill call Claire, who acts all shy and pretends she doesnt speak English, but shes
actually really bad at French and a huge slut.
N has this cute little gag where he buys two slices and he always offers Claire one. She
holds onto it the whole time theyre talking and finally takes a little weeny bit off the
tip of the slice. Then N goes, I cant believe you did that, youre eating my pizza! and
swipes the thing out of her hands and eats the whole thing in like two bites. This makes
Claire laugh so hard her boobs nearly
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