Samuel Vanderbilt

Samuel Vanderbilt 30 Congressman

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: You think? [She asked, her head tilted slightly as she looked at her husband, wondering if this had been bubbling underneath the surface all along. If it had, they had done a damn good job of denying it]. Thank you, sweetheart. [She said softly, a rush of affection flooding her body, waiting until the food had been packed up and the bill had been paid before she got to her feet and took his hand]. I am, Mr. Vanderbilt. Let's go home.

Samuel: Yeah [he replied simply to her question, but that was for another discussion and he simply smiled as she thanked him, knowing he'd do anything for her, even wait till the end of time. Samuel led her from the restaurant and back to the car, holding her door open for her before getting inside himself] Avery's gonna have a real loving home [he remarked, talking about their planned baby]

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: [Beaming at him, she gently wiped the tear off of his cheek, suddenly feeling a lot less nervous]. Good things come to those that wait. I don't think we would have been this incredible and stable if we had feelings for each other all along. [She said quietly]. Sammy.. I need a little time before I'm able to say those words back. I have feelings for you, obviously, but I.. I'm more reserved than you. It takes me longer to understand what I'm feeling. [She explained, hoping he'd understand. Although she had feelings for her husband and was on the way to falling in love with him, she wasn't all the way there yet]. Only if you get the food to go, because I'm going to want to eat it afterwards. [She admitted]

Samuel: [He smiled at her, especially as she wiped the tear from his neck.] No, maybe we just denied it all this time, what with my sexuality and all [he said, wondering whether he should admit he'd always been a little bicurious about her] I know, I'm not going to rush you, Blair. You take your time. [he said, when she admitted she couldn't say she loved him back. He motioned the waiter over and asked for the food to go, paying the bill as soon as it was done. With the food in his arms, he reached for her hand and said] Ready to go, Mrs. Vanderbilt?

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: [Without thinking, she pushed her plates to one side and leaned across the table, pressing her lips desperately against his, her hand cupping his cheek as she poured all of her emotion into the kiss, only pulling away when she needed to breathe]. I did, for a long time, only view you as my best friend.. but then you found me attractive and we started having sex and we're planning to have a baby.. fuck, Sammy, I didn't know it but I was a goner as soon as we started sleeping together. My platonic feelings couldn't stay platonic for long.

Samuel: [He happily reciprocated the kiss as she kissed him, a tear flowing down his cheek and missing her contact when she pulled away. The fact she felt the same way was wonderful to him and he couldn't stop smiling] I.. I'm just sad we didn't realise this sooner, I've known you since I was 5, Blair and you've always been a bright spot in my life and.. and.. I'm in love with you [he said, that statement liberating him from his worries.] How about we get out of here, I really need to show you how much I love you?

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: You.. you actually mean it? [She asked hopefully, her heart feeling like it was about to pound right out of her chest]. W- he doesn't have my heart. It was a mistake to let him get close to me and he proved that when he left without saying goodbye. I.. god, I've been trying to come to terms with the fact that I have a crush on you for at least a week now. [She admitted]. I.. I know it's not being in love with you, not yet, but I don't only have platonic feelings for you, Sammy.

Samuel: I.. I do [he confirmed, wondering why she was asking him. The fact that Wyatt didn't hold her heart made his own soar, having felt threatened, insecure and miserable when he'd been around, despite his efforts to hide it. The fact she was crushing on him put him on Cloud 9 and he replied] R.. really? I.. I just always assumed you only saw me as a best friend, and I liked that, b.. but recently, since we started having sex, I've been feeling more protective, more loving of you, I.. I like you, romantically, I have a crush on you too [he rambled, admitting his own feelings]

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: W-what? [She asked, her eyes widening in surprise]. That.. that isn't the kind of thing you should joke about, Samuel. I.. fuck.. [she rambled, tears prickling her eyes. She had spent the last week or so coming to terms with the fact that she had a crush on her husband and now it seemed like he was just throwing those words out there to appease her, to show that he wouldn't be going anywhere]

Samuel: I... I'm not joking [he said to her, feeling as if his heart had just been ripped into a thousand pieces, evidently she had just rejected him, judging by the tears pricking her eyes and the rebuttal of his declaration. He looked down sadly] I knew you didn't feel that way about me, I know Wyatt has your heart and not me [he lamented sadly]

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: One day, you'll want to be with someone you're actually in love with and that's okay, I promise. [She said softly, but her voice was firm, as she needed him to know that it was perfectly fine. He had come close with Julian, and she knew that it was always a possibility].

Samuel: [He was still feeling a little terrible about her words and he didn't want to hurt her. Sammy was confused, and at this point, he blurted the truth out] I'm in love with you so don't worry

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: [She took a bite of her salad before turning her attention back to her husband]. Sometimes, I just worry that you won't tell me when you fall in love with someone and you'll stay with me and make yourself miserable. [She admitted, her eyes dropping back to her food]

Samuel: [He looked at her, feeling a little guilty. What she said had made him feel like the world's worst man. He thought it over slightly and said] I've already got all I want with you, why would I change that?

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: It's fine, I just overreacted. [She told him, groaning as she took a bite of the garlic bread, once again amazed at how good the food was]. Thanks for bringing me here tonight, Sammy.

Samuel: It's okay [he said to her, focusing on tucking into his food, smiling softly as she reacted well to it] It's no problem at all, Blair [he replied, pleased that she seemed to be happy]

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: You'll tell me if that changes, right? [She whispered, hoping that Sammy would never hide his feelings from her because she would always respect them]. You think? I.. I thought you already knew that.. when I said 'till death', I meant it.. how come you're only just realizing this now? [She asked, her face falling slightly, although she quickly forced a smile onto her face when the waiter brought their food over and she pulled her hand away from Samuel's, taking a piece of bread].

Samuel: It won't change [he said to her before realising he'd slipped up when her face fell] I know [he said confidently] I've always wanted to be married to you till either one of us dies, I'm sorry if I offended you [he admitted, seeing that he'd upset her and kicking himself for it]

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: You have good taste in men. It's rare to come across someone like that. [She told him. She wasn't sure of the specifics of what was going on between them, or if there was a chance of the two of them ever ending up together despite Samuel's protests, and she didn't really want to know. She wanted to live in denial as long as possible]. Really though, you don't have to thank me. I did this because I wanted to and you've always given me so much in return.

Samuel: I do [he chuckled before continuing] It's just sex right now, I don't love him and I don't want a relationship [he said in hushed tones, confessing his innermost feelings to her] I'm happy with you, Blair, I don't need anyone else [he said before squeezing her hand softly again] I know, but I just wanted to show you how much I value you, I think I.. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and then some

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: I don't mind, I was just a little surprised when I first heard that you picked him. [She admitted, her cheeks flushing when he kissed her hand]. You don't have to thank me, for anything.

Samuel: I trust him, plus he adores you [Samuel said, noticing how her cheeks flushed as he took her hand. He squeezed it and smiled softly] I do, you've been my rock, Blair, all my life and I.. I'm ever grateful to you for it

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: That's impossible. [She stated, squeezing his hand gently as he smiled at her, obviously listening to what she was telling him about Julian]. It helps going to someone who knows our situation and seems to like both of us. It makes me feel a lot more comfortable, seeing someone we both trust.

Samuel: [Samuel nodded again and said] Yeah, that's why I picked him for you, I hope you don't mind? [he said, though he knew she wouldn't. Softly, he took her hand and kissed it before looking at her] Thank you, Blair, for everything

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: [She smiled fondly at Samuel when he explained why he was being so charming]. I'm glad you're happy. You make me incredibly happy. [She said softly, her cheeks flushed as Samuel focused his attentions on her]. It went well. The lunch after was pretty great, too. He's a really nice guy.

Samuel: Pfft! You make me more incredibly happy, Blair [he told her, linking his fingers with hers over the table. He smiled at his wife, a wave of affection overcoming him and he listened to her story, nodding] I'm glad you two are getting on well, I trust him a lot and it makes me happy to know you're in good hands

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Date Night | | Slair

Blair: You are always charming, you're just being exceptionally so tonight. [She told him before turning her attention to the waiter, ordering herself a serve of garlic bread and the grilled chicken salad].

Samuel: I'm very happy with life right now, hence why I am [he told her before waiting for Blair to order. He likewise ordered a garlic bread but a steak and potatoes for himself. He watched as the waiter walked off before turning his attentions back to Blair] So, how did your appointment with our favourite Doctor go?