said； daring each other to be the first to turn back and climb the attic stairs。
Blair didn’t budge。 It was her goddamn house。 She was going to stay up all night if that was what it took。 “Good night；” Blair said again； more pointedly。
“See you tomorrow morning；” Serena said before heading reluctantly down the hallway。 Would Blair go back to Nate’s bedroom after she left？
Or would someone else get there first？
things that go bump in the night
Nate had fallen asleep quickly。 He was having a dream about chasing Blair and Serena all over Central Park but never being able to catch them when the door to his room creaked open。
“It’s me。” A girl’s voice pulled him out of his soupy； half…conscious state。 Nate blinked to adjust his eyes to the light。 The girl held a candle that cast a glow on the ecru walls； making it impossible to see her clearly。 The figure was too short to be Serena’s； but the voice was too breathy to be Blair’s。
Nate sat up and ran his hand through his hair。 “I can’t really see you；” he said。 Jenny held the candle closer to her face； casting her skin with a warmish golden glow。 She wore a pair of tight black leggings and a lacy black tank top。 “Here； you’ll get cold；” he said； holding up the flannel covers and patting a spot on the mattress next to him。
Jenny placed the candle on the nightstand and tried to smile seductively。 Her heart was hammering in her chest and she wanted to scream with excitement。 It was happening。 It was finally happening！
Easy there； tiger。
She climbed into the bed next to Nate and pulled the flannel forter over their legs。 Their hips were touching； and she could smell the scent of fabric softener and shave gel。 His hair was still damp from the snow outside。