fect college life knowing she could have been right there with her。
“I do love it。 It’s just so nice to be surrounded by interesting people who care about what’s going on in the world。 It’s just so collegiate； you know？” Blair said； still thinking about the British guys。 Weren’t they a little old to be asking for autographs？
An awkward silence fell over them。 “Chuck’s having his New Year’s Eve party tonight；” Serena said finally。 She wanted to tell Blair how lonely she’d been in New York without her； but it sounded like Blair was having the time of her life at Yale。 She probably thought Serena’s life was pathetic。 “I have to stop by another party first； but maybe we can meet up there later？” she asked hopefully。 For all she knew； Blair had dozens of New Year’s Eve parties to attend with her Yale friends who lived in the city。
“I guess I could stop by；” Blair allowed。 It would be fun to see the old crowd。 Especially with Serena at her side。 Every year at Chuck’s party； they’d drink far too much champagne and wind up in the hot tub at ungodly hours of the morning。 “Just like old times；” she added under her breath。 Just then； a cute guy jogging past the steps did a double take when he spotted Serena。
“I’m freezing；” Blair announced； standing up and stamping out her cigarette。 “Let’s go。” She quickly crossed the street； and Serena had to run to keep up with her。
The more things change； the more they stay the same。
hey people！
I was at EAT on Madison getting my usual half…caf double cap when I was asked the question。 You know the one。 I should be used to it by now； but it catches me by surprise every time。 And no； I’m not talking about where I get my highlights or who makes my boots or why I look so familiar。 I’m talking about