I Love You

College Acceptance

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy, all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

Darcy had woken up super early and made breakfast. Not something she did often. She actually only used to do it when she wanted something, but this time was different. Today was two things. One it was her father's birthday and it was also the day of her Columbia acceptance letter. Actually she knew what it had said because she had gotten it the other day and put it into a different envelope for her dad.

"Uh-oh I smell a want" her uncle said sitting at the table.

"I think you're right Keith" her father replied sitting down as well. She put the pancakes down in the middle and then put an envelope on his plate. "Oh definitely a want, breakfast and a gift on my birthday."

"Will you please both shut up and read the card."

"So hostile today" he joked and tore open the top and pulled out the letter. He began to read the letter and his eyes lit up. "You got in to Columbia! I didn't even know you applied."

"Well after we visited I gave it a lot of thought."

"A pros and cons list." Keith said.

"You knew about this?" her father asked him.

"Yeah she told me."

"Dad, I know you said no pressure and there wasn't. I really think that Columbia is right for me. But if it makes you feel better I also applied to UCLA."

"Darcy I'm so happy. This is the best gift. Your mother would be proud of you no matter where you go."

"I like New York Darcy" Keith said.

"I feel smarter here, and not so many bad influence. My agent also said that she had seen a change in me. Mostly not so many tabloid articles about me. So she got me an audition for this French era piece. If I get the part I get to spend the summer in France."

"France in the summer, Columbia in the fall. I think I like the sound of that." Her dad said.

"Now if you'll excuse me I have a few friends I need to share my news with" she smiled standing up grabbing her bag "Happy Birthday Daddy"

She kissed his cheek and headed out.

Darcy arrived at the school and spotted Serena and Ms. Carr.

"S!" Darcy shouted at they stopped.

"Morning Darcy" Ms. Carr said.

"What's up Darc?" Serena asked.

"I gave my dad the letter this morning" she said.

"Columbia right?" Ms. Carr asked.

"Yes, well my dad went there and so I wanted him to open it as a surprise."

"And?" Both Serena and Ms. Carr asked.

"I got in!" she shouted and everyone turned to look at her.

"That's awesome" Serena said. "Is your dad happy?"

"More like over the moon!"

"I'll see you girls later." Ms Carr said and walked away.

"You? Did you get your Yale acceptance?" Darcy asked Serena.

"Still waiting."

"Do you think Blair will get it?"

"Between you and me. I hope she does."

"You don't want to go to Yale?"

"No I don't. Don't tell Dan"

"Well I know that won't happen"