Some might say that Rufus and Lily mirror Dan and Serena's relationship, when they really mirror Dan and Blair's relationship.
1. Bass-Lily-Humphrey
At first, Lily was with Bart, they were even married. However, Rufus didn't do anything about it, he just kept silent and waited for Lily. Then they had their time.
2. Art
Rufus got famous in his time because of the songs he wrote for Lily. Dan got famous because of his novel, Inside, that was somehow for Blair.
3. Secrecy
Dan: You ever hung out with someone, but not be able to tell anyone?
Rufus: You mean uh, “hang out, hang out” or you know “hang out, hang out”?
Dan: God, this was a bad idea.
Rufus: What? That was vague. Well for what it’s worth when Lily and I began hanging out again, neither of us wanted anyone to know. But friendship can be an excuse or a cover when there’s something you don’t want to admit or you’re to scared to explore.
4. Other Stuff (link)
What Are You Doing Here?
Rufus: Lily, what are you doing here?
Lily: I don’t know. (2x04)
Dan: Blair. What are you doing here? Did Louis—
Blair: I didn’t know where else to go. (5x01)
You will be there
Rufus: Lily? Lily: I will see you shortly. (2x11)
Blair: Meet me at Paul Smith in half-an-hour. You know why and you should be ashamed of yourself. (4x19)
Rufus/Dan will stay away if that’s what’s best.
Rufus: All I want to say is that I’m here. If you want me to keep my distance I can do that too. I um, can’t imagine what you’re going through (2x13)
Dan: Blair, I’m sorry. I was totally out of line. The truth is I think I’ve been using you to avoid facing some problems of my own. I promised to hold your hand but maybe I’ve been forcing it. (5x03)
Rufus/Dan are there for Lily/Blair.
Rufus: Do you want to listen to it right now? I’ll stay with you.
Lily: Thank you. I’ll do it myself. I have to get back. Rufus: Lil, I’m waiting for you this time. Six months. Six years. I’ll be here. (2x13)
Dan: I know it’s scary, but I think you should know who the father is. If not for yourself then for the baby. Blair: And what if I lose everything?
Dan: You’ll still have me. (5x02)
Blair/Lily have reservations about Brooklyn.
Lily: Just coffee, I’m not staying long. I’d like to get out of here before someone throws me down and tattoos me.
Rufus: This is Brooklyn, Lil. Not the Warped Tour.(1x04)
I almost got my best friend’s mother arrested. And I’m in Brooklyn. Talking about it to Dan Humphrey. (4x16)
*Lily and Blair seem to mock Brooklyn too*
They are a good team.
Lily: We make quite the team.
Rufus: Always did. (1x16)
Dan/Blair demonstrate this in 1x18 and 4x11 to name two prime examples.
5. **SPOILER**
There was some people who say that Penn and Leighton have been seen filming in/near Vera Wang, which was the same place where Rufus was with Lily when she fitted her wedding gown. If specs are true, then that's one big parallel!
1. Bass-Lily-Humphrey
At first, Lily was with Bart, they were even married. However, Rufus didn't do anything about it, he just kept silent and waited for Lily. Then they had their time.
2. Art
Rufus got famous in his time because of the songs he wrote for Lily. Dan got famous because of his novel, Inside, that was somehow for Blair.
3. Secrecy
Dan: You ever hung out with someone, but not be able to tell anyone?
Rufus: You mean uh, “hang out, hang out” or you know “hang out, hang out”?
Dan: God, this was a bad idea.
Rufus: What? That was vague. Well for what it’s worth when Lily and I began hanging out again, neither of us wanted anyone to know. But friendship can be an excuse or a cover when there’s something you don’t want to admit or you’re to scared to explore.
4. Other Stuff (link)
What Are You Doing Here?
Rufus: Lily, what are you doing here?
Lily: I don’t know. (2x04)
Dan: Blair. What are you doing here? Did Louis—
Blair: I didn’t know where else to go. (5x01)
You will be there
Rufus: Lily? Lily: I will see you shortly. (2x11)
Blair: Meet me at Paul Smith in half-an-hour. You know why and you should be ashamed of yourself. (4x19)
Rufus/Dan will stay away if that’s what’s best.
Rufus: All I want to say is that I’m here. If you want me to keep my distance I can do that too. I um, can’t imagine what you’re going through (2x13)
Dan: Blair, I’m sorry. I was totally out of line. The truth is I think I’ve been using you to avoid facing some problems of my own. I promised to hold your hand but maybe I’ve been forcing it. (5x03)
Rufus/Dan are there for Lily/Blair.
Rufus: Do you want to listen to it right now? I’ll stay with you.
Lily: Thank you. I’ll do it myself. I have to get back. Rufus: Lil, I’m waiting for you this time. Six months. Six years. I’ll be here. (2x13)
Dan: I know it’s scary, but I think you should know who the father is. If not for yourself then for the baby. Blair: And what if I lose everything?
Dan: You’ll still have me. (5x02)
Blair/Lily have reservations about Brooklyn.
Lily: Just coffee, I’m not staying long. I’d like to get out of here before someone throws me down and tattoos me.
Rufus: This is Brooklyn, Lil. Not the Warped Tour.(1x04)
I almost got my best friend’s mother arrested. And I’m in Brooklyn. Talking about it to Dan Humphrey. (4x16)
*Lily and Blair seem to mock Brooklyn too*
They are a good team.
Lily: We make quite the team.
Rufus: Always did. (1x16)
Dan/Blair demonstrate this in 1x18 and 4x11 to name two prime examples.
5. **SPOILER**
There was some people who say that Penn and Leighton have been seen filming in/near Vera Wang, which was the same place where Rufus was with Lily when she fitted her wedding gown. If specs are true, then that's one big parallel!
