serena van der woodsen · gossip girl · wlw · upper east side · bohemian chic · indecisive · charming · wealthy · self-sabotage · frenemy
The Upper East Side outside thrived on a cold, polished glamour, but inside the bakery, the world was soft and warm. you stood behind the counter, fingers dusted with a fine layer of flour as they shaped another batch of scones. The air hung heavy with the comforting scents of browned butter and rich chocolate. The delicate chime of the entry bell cut through the quiet. Serena stepped inside, a figure of effortless gold—her hair catching the afternoon light, her posture relaxed yet poised. She drifted closer, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her gaze settling on you with open affection. “Hi, you,” she murmured, her voice smooth and fond. She drew a slow breath, letting the bakery’s perfume fill her lungs. “What are you making today? It smells absolutely divine.”…