Disclaimer: As much as I wish I did, I don't own gossip girl. One day though...
Okayyy... so this is my second fic. I didnt read through and edit it so I'm very sorry for any mistakes. Also, the point of view/narration jumps around a bit which I hope isn't too confusing. Finally, I wrote this because the finale was simply horrific. Clearly, this fic is AU. Enjoy!
Somewhere in the back of her mind, Blair had known that morning when she asked Dorota to chaperone her date with Cameron that she was going to go meet Chuck. As much as Blair wanted to lie to herself and pretend like she didn't need that smug basstard, the truth was: Blair wasn't herself without Chuck. Sure, she could potentially live her life without him, but it would be a half-life.
Dorota knew it too, and so when she saw Blair looking over at the Empire State Building, her resistance crumbling, Blair's faithful servant knew that she could not let her charge know that her water had just broken.
So instead of yelling aloud that she was about to give birth, Dorota urged Blair into a taxi. Surprisingly, the brunette went willingly, perhaps she was just realizing that these were the moments that would define her life.
Consequently, Blair did not hear Humphrey as he exclaimed that there was a puddle beneath Dorota's feet, she did not see Cameron look off in surprise as her taxi drive off, nor did she witness Dorota's eyes shining with pride at her hasty departure or then pain that reflected in them as a contraction hit.
All Blair could think of as she yelled at the cab driver to get her to the Empire State Building ASAP was Chuck's face the night before as she was leaving Serena's building with Cameron.
After Chuck's speech and the delivery of his ultimatum, all Blair had wanted to do was pull that stupid basshole into her arms and never let go, but her pride had gotten in the way. As much as Blair wanted to believe that she had grown up, that she was past the games, that she was truly ready to be an adult, the brunette could not bear to let Chuck see her weakness. When she had taken Cameron's arm that night she had been determined to not look back at Chuck, lest she be tempted to drop her rugby-play-façade and run into his arms, but her curiosity had gotten the best of her and Blair had turned to give Chuck one last look.
In Chuck's eyes, Blair had seen all the hope, disappointment, and love that she had known he possessed all along. However at that moment, Cameron had given her a light tug on the arm and Blair had turned away and focused her attention on him.
Now though, Blair was not going to let anything distract her from Chuck. She had made her choice and she was going to live with any potential consequences that choice might hold.
Blair's cab pulled up in front of the building and she threw a hundred dollar bill at the driver. Jumping out of the vehicle, Blair stared up at the sky scraper. She knew that Chuck was on the roof waiting for her, and this thought alone caused a thousand butterflies to erupt in her stomach.
Blair dashed into the building, cutting the line that had formed in front of the elevator. She tried to yell apologies to anyone who would listen, but before she entered the elevators doors, Blair felt a tug on her arm and looked around to see who it was.
The man dressed in a maroon bell-boy suit and Blair recognized as one of Chuck's employees from the Empire.
"Miss Waldorf," he said in a business like tone. "Mr. Bass has reserved a private elevator for you. Let me show you the way".
Blair nodded at the man and thanked the heavens that Chuck knew her so well. Of course Chuck, being her one true love, would have thought of reserving an entire elevator for Blair so that she would not have to ride with the masses.
Blair entered the elevator thanking the man as the doors closed. As the elevator ascended, memories of her and Chuck's relationship flashed through her head. She remember losing her virginity that fateful night, the many arguments, fights, games, and loving moments they had shared, and then she thought of the reason that she and Chuck were not currently together.
When Blair learned that Chuck had traded her to Jack for the Empire, she was horrified and did not believe that it could possibly be true. When she had met Chuck in the lobby of her building later that evening, Blair had been fully expecting Chuck to deny her accusations. But he did not. Instead he tried to justify his actions, saying that she had promised to stand by him through anything. He threw her words back into her face and Blair was left heartbroken.
Chuck had tried to win her back through throwing Dorota a wedding, trying to prove to her that he would do anything just to be with her. Blair had wanted to let him back in but she was too hurt.
As this final memory played out in Blair's mind, the brunette decided that she was really ready to forgive Chuck. They had both suffered enough and it was time for them to reconcile and be the unstoppable pair they were always meant to be, again.
The elevator dinged, the doors opened, and Blair stepped through them a gust of cool air hitting her face. Blair ran to the deck looking for Chuck.
The moment that Chuck saw Blair running towards him, his eyes lit up and the butterflies in his stomach came to life. He pulled her into his arms, buried his nose into her curls and held on tight. Chuck knew then that he could never let go.
Blair felt so safe in Chuck arms. Her lips broke into a huge smile as she pulled back to look into Chuck's eyes and she pressed them to his. The kiss was tender and exactly what they had been both been longing for.
After the blissful kiss, Chuck was the first one to speak.
"I honestly thought you might not come, Blair. I was so scared that I had lost you."
Blair could see hear the tenderness in Chuck's words and the vulnerability in his eyes. She wanted to relieve his worries.
"I honestly wasn't going to show up," began Blair. She spoke slowly because she wanted her words to sink in. "I was resolved not to. Every bone in my body tried to slow me, every voice in my head screamed 'Don't!'"
"But," cut in Chuck, slightly more worried now. He prayed that this wasn't some kind of fake out. He had prayed too long that they could make it work.
"But I didn't listen," continued Blair, now smiling. "I followed my heart because, I love you! I can't deny that our path has been complicated, but in the end, love makes everything simple."
Chuck looked into Blair's eyes and he saw that she was being so honest that it almost hurt. He pulled her to him and they embraced again.
Around the pair, people looked on and commented on what a beautiful couple the two made. And behind them, a golden sun set.
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