"Charlotte Bass! Get down here right now!" A very irritated Blair Bass snapped from the kitchen- dining area of the two story penthouse.
Charlie ignored her mom for another five minutes from her bedroom, looking over her appearance in the mirror. She was wear a dark cream dress, with duty rose lace over it, cream tights, black Loubitin pumps, and her dark brown curls were down in perfection.
She joined her family at the breakfast table after double-checking her appearance.
"So, Queen Char, ready for your first day at Constance," Charlie's older sister, Aurora, teased from the other side of the table.
Charlie playfully rolled her eyes, beaming on the inside, "Feeling nostalgic, Rory?"She teased.
Rory had just graduated high school, passing on the crown to Charlie.
"Well I just can't wait," Charlie's twin brother, Channing, said sarcastically, picking a piece of cantaloupe out and popping it into his mouth.
"I'm afraid he has your attitude towards school," Blair said, shooting her husband Chuck a dirty look.
Chuck just smirked back.
Charlie looked at the time on her iPhone4s before grabbing a piece of toast and her bag. "Meeting Kay, don't want to be late, bye, love you!"She called before bolting out the door.
"I'm afraid she's inherited your attitude towards school," Chuck said to Blair, smirking lazily.
Channing shook his head, grabbing his bag and walking out the door.
"Kay!"Charlie exclaimed happily, embracing her best friend/sort of cousin.
"Char!" Kate van der Woodsen said, pulling out of the hug and handing Charlie her blueberry nonfat yogurt.
"Thank you," Char said, taking a bite.
"Charlotte Bass, how does it feel as your first day as Queen, we all want to know," Kate said, pretending to speak into a "microphone" (her hand), shoving it in Charlie's face.
Charlie laughed, giving Kate a light shove as they approached the courtyard of Constance.
Kate stopped suddenly, "Who is that?" She asked, pointing to a familiar looking girl sitting in the courtyard.
Charlie frowned for a moment, and then it hit her, "Oh my god- that's Aunt Serenas daughter. Um- Juliette or Jewels or something!" She whisper-hissed to Kate.
"Julianna," Kate corrected, staring at the girl. They hadn't seen her in five years, ever since Uncle Nates career took them to London, occasionally calling.
"My mother didn't tell me they were back," Charlie asked, confused, her mom always knew anything about everyone.
"I don't think my Dad knows either," Kate said.
"Well, lets go say hi," Charlie said,, with a determined look on her face. Her mom and Aunt S were always best friends, but Serena had constantly (accidentally?) stole her moms spotlight- and sometimes title.
Kate shook her head. She knew that look- it was that look Charlie got before putting someone in their place. Her mother, Jenny, had always told her about Aunt Serena and Aunt Blairs friendship, but you couldn't blame Julianna before even knowing her.
"Hello, Julianna, right?"Charlie said, putting on her society smile.
Julianna looked up from her phone, "I prefer Anna. Do I know you?"She asked, frowning. Kate took note of the hint of British accent.
"You will. I'm Charlie Bass," She said, cocking her head to the side.
"Oh! My mum told me about you! You must be Katie then, right?"Anna said, smiling.
"Kate, actually," Kate corrected her with a genuine smile.
"Well, I have to go, but I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of each other now that I'm back," Anna said, giving a wave before gathering her things and heading down a corridor.
Charlie's eyes narrowed. "So naïve."
"She probably doesn't know about the Monarchy or Gossip Girl," Kate agreed. Ever since they turned thirteen, the stalkers spawn had been posting their every move.
Charlie sighed, "I have minions to attend, and you have before class tutoring, right?" She asked, making sure she wasn't dumping her best friend.
Kate nodded, "That of which I am already ten minutes late to, so I will see you at lunch."
Charlie nodded before taking off to the table in the middle of the courtyard.
"Girls," Charlie smiled sweetly. The four girls sitting at the table looked up, and immediately moved away so their Queen could sit in the middle.
Charlie sat on the table, with her pumps on the actual sitting place.
"So, Char, who was that girl you were talking to?" Wendy, a plain blonde girl asked.
"My mothers best friends daughter, Anna Archibald," She said shortly.
"That means her brother, Alex, is back too?" Victoria, her 1st Minion, asked, looking up from her phone.
Charlie nodded, her eyes narrowing sharply.
"Well, obviously, he is standing right over there talking with your brother, Char," Rachel, a girl with pale skin and black hair spoke up, nodding at the gates.
Charlie gaped at Alexander. He had certainly grown up.
"Hey, Channing!" Channing sighed as someone called his name. Not that he would ever admit it, but he was looking forward to meeting his cousin Alexander, and was annoyed he would be delayed.
"Can I help you..?"He asked, giving the peppy blonde be a sarcastic look.
"Alex Archibald." Alex said, grinning.
"Oh. So you're Alexander then?" Channing asked, sizing the guy up. He was only slightly taller than Channing, even though Alex was a grade ahead, fit, and looked like he would be in a Burberry magazine. Which, he probably was.
Alex nodded, "Most people call me Alex though."
Channing smirked, "Walk with me, Alexander, I'll show you to your classes" he said, walking off.
Alex caught up next to him as Channings phone buzzed, "Oh, you should know about Gossip Girl," Channing said, handing over his phone.
Alex frowned at the picture of… his sister, a hot brunette chick, and a startled blonde chick. What?
"What is this?"He asked, handing the phone back to Channing.
"This anonymous bit- nuisance who reports on the infamous peoples ever move. As an Archibald, you just got accepted."Channing said, grimacing. "The psycho used to report on our parents; I don't recommend looking at older posts."
Alex nodded, he had heard his parents say something about this once or twice.
"That's my sister. Who are the two pretty girls?"Alex asked, a lopsided smile.
Channing briefly shot him an evil eye, "My sister, Charlotte, who is 'Queen' of the school, and your cousin and her best friend, Kate."
Alex nodded. He could flirt with Charlotte if he wanted, but he better not pursue anything real for the sake of his and Channings budding friendship.
Charlie watched as Alex walked away with her brother. Her eyes narrowed at Victoria's drooling face, "Off limits, Tori," She snapped.
Victoria shut her mouth abruptly and nodded obediently.
"I hope you all understand," Charlie said sweetly, but her eyes held the threat.
The message was loud and clear- Alex belonged to Charlie, and no one was getting in the way.