<P> It's revealed that Vanessa did indeed spend her summer backpacking through Europe with Nate and the two had a fling one night, but remain good friends and nothing more . When she returns to New York, she gets to know Scott Ronsson, and develops a crush on him . When she discovers that Dan's been living the high life thanks to the van der Woodsens and has been hiding it from her, she fights with him and eventually tells him that despite his wealth, he needs to be himself in order for her to be friends with him . Scott and Vanessa begin dating and Scott encourages Vanessa to stay friends with Dan . When Vanessa moves into her dorm at NYU, she realizes that she shares the hall with Blair Waldorf and Georgina Sparks . Vanessa and Georgina become friends after Vanessa forgives her for her past behavior, whereas Vanessa and Blair's rivalry deepens . She grows suspicious of Scott and eventually discovers he is not a student at NYU . When she confronts him, he confesses that he's Lily and Rufus' son and she encourages him to tell them . Scott eventually tells Lily and Rufus the truth at their wedding and moves back to Boston, promising to come down and visit the now broken - hearted Vanessa . </P> <P> Famous actress Olivia Burke becomes Vanessa's new roommate, and the two become immediate friends . Olivia and Dan embark on a relationship, but when they have a threesome with Vanessa, the trio become awkward around each other, resulting in Vanessa and Olivia fighting over Dan . Once Olivia realizes that Dan's true feelings lie with Vanessa, she breaks up with him and moves out of NYU to continue pursuing her acting career . Dan finally confessed his love for Vanessa, who becomes confused and tries to brush off the subject . Later, however, she admits that she loves him as well and that although she doesn't want to ruin her friendship with him, she wants to explore these feelings, starting with being "friends with benefits". The two finally begin their relationship . </P> <P> Their relationship becomes problematic when Vanessa secretly applies to NYU's program for writers, Tisch, which Dan has also applied for . Despite their competition, Vanessa is chosen by the program and although this causes further issues between the two, Dan eventually expresses pride in Vanessa . Later, however, their relationship hits another obstacle when Dan discovers that Vanessa has received an offer difficult to reject: to work in Haiti, assisting the disaster aid as well as filming for CNN . When Dan tells Vanessa he knows she's been offered this position, she insists on not going and staying in the city with Dan to work on their relationship . Dan eventually convinces Vanessa to accept the offer, however, when he informs her that it's a once in a lifetime opportunity . Thus, Vanessa says a tearful goodbye to Dan and leaves, the couple planning on engaging in a long - distance relationship . </P> <P> In the finale, while Vanessa is still in Haiti, Nate sends her a Gossip Girl blast that includes a picture of Dan and Serena in bed together, implying that Dan has cheated on her . </P>

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