I have only ever been to New York when I was five, with my mother. It was amazing, I went to a thousand and one stores and shopped my little princess heart out. Of course I was only five so my shopping bags were full off crystal ponies and ballet shoes. That was of course a much simpler time. Today I wasn't in New York to visit, I was here to stay, I used to go to boarding school which was where I liked it but, thanks to the new girl I was forced to move. During school I made friends with the new girl Serena van der Woodsen, can you really blame me? She was absolutely gorgeous, I could tell she was going to popular and being one of the Queens of Harmonious Hills I gratefully invited her to sit with us. She was nice enough, a little depressed but, nice.

Anyways, I invited her over to my house during one of the breaks and she gushed about New York to my mom. She told her about her old friends, her old school, and the city itself. Of course I knew Serena was leaving out the bad parts, like the drugs, parties, and sex. Well, the seed was planted and when my mother, Hilary, gets an idea she won't let it go. So here I am, it's halfway through the school year and I just moved. More like transferred seeing as I am in a hotel with my dear old dad, James. Still I hold no grudge against Serena and can't wait to see her, she has no idea I'm here!

So sorry! I totally forgot to introduce myself, I am Arlette Tasse the heir to a wealthy French business. Currently I am on bus, a bus! I've never been on a bus before, it's not nearly as bad as I imagined but, still. There are no more seats so I have to stand like a fool... Why me? I glanced out the window only to see my reflection, my straight black hair was tied back with a clip as two strands framed my face. I brushed them behind my ears with my slender fingers as my dark brown eyes sparkled with the sun light. I was wearing my favourite jeans with my black lace cardigan and my black Encanto Lara Boots. Suddenly the bus lurched to a stop and I almost lost my footing before straightening up, this is going to be the last time I ride on this thing.

"I swear to god this is the last time I ride on this..." I heard someone grumble as the same someone stood up from his seat. His hair was wavy and a golden brown, he was quite tall with stunning emerald green eyes. He was smiling at his friend as he made his way slowly off the bus and onto Park Avenue, I glanced momentarily at his friend who waved at him from his seat before turning away, not much farther to the Plaza hotel, or at least I hoped... I sighed, my legs were getting tired.

"You know, miss, you can sit here?" I heard the golden haired boy's friend say motioning to the seat his friend just vacated. It wasn't a question, more of a statement, he wasn't really asking me probably just seeing if I was actually going to seat there. Normally I would smile say 'No thanks' but, my legs were tired and I had no clue how much further the Plaza was... So I gratefully took a seat next to him and took in his appearance. He had perfect dark brown hair and a handsome face with dark eyes. I smiled.

"Thank you." I told him before staring at the seat in front of me. It felt good to sit, I placed my hands on my tired legs and breathed in. I felt like shutting my eyes and falling asleep until the bus got to the Plaza but, who would wake me up, I would miss my stop. That would be no fun.

"I'm Chuck by the way, Chuck Bass." He told me holding out his hand. I smiled again. If I had known what I know now, I would never had smiled at him, or sat beside him. I would have turned and ran away screaming. If I had known that his name would be the most important one to me for the next few years I would have never introduced myself.

"Arlette Tasse." I told him shaking his hand, I was about to pull my hand away but, he was still holding it in his hand stroking it with his thumb. I felt heat rise to my cheeks, I wasn't used to being hit on, my boarding school was all girls and the summer was reserved for exclusive trips with my friends and family. I didn't mind it though, it felt sort of nice to know someone noticed me. Before I could say anything my phone went off at the same time Chuck's did. I pulled away from his hand and pulled out my phone. I clicked it open and saw that is was about the new post by Gossip Girl. Ever since Serena told me about this site I've had it bookmarked so that when ever it's updated my phone rings and I check it. I glanced sideways at Chuck. "Sorry, I just want to read this."

I showed him my phone display where he saw the Gossip Girl symbol, he smirked raised his phone where I was surprised to see he was reading the same thing I was. I smiled before quickly going through the new post.

Hey People!

gossip in low supplies

I know I am as horrified as you are, I've been asking for dirst but, no one is dishing, it seems I can't keep a secret but, you guys can. I am so disappointed. I think it's time for you guys to loosen your lips and what better way than at the annual Valentine's Day Party? Maybe after a few martinis you guys won't be able to hold back those precious secrets. As you all know I love parties, I love drinks, and I love mischief! Hopefully it'll be exciting, I know it will be. I mean with the it girls at peace something is bound to slip and when it does I'll be watching.

sightings

N and B being adorable in front of his house, how long is this going to last you ask? Only until N realizes his feelings for S, he says he's over her but, everyone knows the truth, or at least we think we do. Wake up and smell the betrayal N. J was spotted outside Tiffany's drinking her Hot Cocoa and gazing into the windows. S and D were seen outside the Plaza Hotel having lunch, poor D, he has no clue just how out of his reach S truly is. Oh, well, they may be happy now but, someday it'll end. My I am cynical today! I really do hate happy relationships, no drama! V is happily taking pictures of babies, something on your mind V? Last but, not least, C is currently entertaining a black haired beauty, who's the new girl? Could C possibly be finding a new girl to destroy? Watch out Black Beauty, C is not one to mess with.

And either am I, keep telling me those lovely gossip secrets as we wait in agony for the valentine's day party.

Until next time.

XoXo,

Gossip Girl

I wasn't sure, but, it sounded a lot like the end of the post was about me... Shocking no? Black Beauty, C as in Chuck? A light went off in my head and I glanced at him only to find he was already staring at me, the same smirk on his lips. What a smirk, enough to make me melt. I knew nothing about Chuck but, I knew a lot about C. Enough to conclude that it would have been a good idea to run while I had the chance. I had heard lots of stories about C, that he was a horrible person who slept with girls only to never talk to them again. Still I would read about him in interest, I even searched the site once to find out more about him. Then again Gossip Girl may just be making up stories... Horrible stories but, stories none the less. Right?

"She works fast doesn't she?" Chuck commented motioning towards the Gossip Girl symbol. I nodded still lost in my thoughts. He seemed nice enough... Right? I turned back to my cell phone and reread the sightings and it said S and D were at the Plaza. Perfect. That's where I was headed, I really wanted to meet D. Apparently he and S or as I know her; Serena were close as could be. I slipped the phone back in my pocket before turning to Chuck.

"Do you know how much longer till we get to the Plaza?" I asked excited to surprise Serena. There were some benefits about moving to the city, I've been missing Serena dearly and now, finally I could see her again. I saw recognition dawn on Chuck's handsome face.

"Are you new to the city?" He asked, I nodded slightly embarrassed. He didn't seem to mind, he seemed quite happy. "It's only a few more stops, are you staying at the Plaza?"

I was starting to feel slightly uncomfortable, he was smiling like he knew some joke I wasn't in on. I didn't trust him but, I wanted to talk to him. Chuck was not the type of person I should've been talking to that was probably why I was drawn to him in the first place. "Yeah I am, why?"

"No reason, how long are you staying in the city?" I saw his hand twitch in my direction and smiled. He was going to try and hold my hand again. I felt a flutter in my chest, something I wasn't used to. I pretended like I didn't notice as his hand was placed on top of mine, I just smiled politely as I answered his question.

"I moved her, permanently. Or... At least until my mother changes her mind again." I told him with a hint of resentment. I've been moving around from place to place constantly for years now, my mom always gets bored and apparently wants the best for me so makes me move whenever she feels like it. I saw a twinkle in Chuck's eye as I said that. I tilted my head slightly, what was he up to?

"You know, you should probably be wearing a jacket. It's pretty cold." He told me. It was the middle of January and freezing! I had just had a huge argument with my father and stormed out of the Plaza. I told Chuck this and he smirked. "Well, if you're mad at your dad I know I great way to piss him off..."

I knew what he was implying and I raised an eyebrow the smallest hint of a smirk on my glossed lips. There was no way I was going to sleep with him but, I couldn't help but, swoon. He knew just how to get to me and from then on he always knew. Back to the story... He leaned in and kissed the corner of my mouth. I smiled slightly as I interlaced my fingers with his hand. Sparks shot up my arm to my mouth where his lips were currently pressed against. It was like we were making a circuit. I wondered if he could feel it, the energy passing through my body got more intense as he deepened the kiss. My face grew out with embarrassment about kissing in public but, even more so from the fact that I had only met him today, thirty minutes ago. Suddenly a thought entered my mind; Gossip Girl is watching...

I pulled back and felt the circuit break, I instantly missed it and was secretly thankful that he pushed his lips back against mine. The circuit was reformed and I had the urge never to pull back again but, I had to... My stop was coming. I needed to see Serena and I needed to stop this before it was too late. If he continued kissing me I would never want to stop and I would do something I'd regret. I wouldn't be able to say no to him if I didn't do something. I pushed back and this time didn't let him kiss me. I smiled sincerely.

"My stop?" I reminded him. He instantly reached up and pulled on the little yellow cord, I heard a beep up at the front and a few seconds later the bus came to a lurching stop. The whole time he stared at me, his eyes searching mine for something... I stood up and so did Chuck. I gave him a questioning look.

"I live here as well." He told me smiling. Not a friendly smile mind you, one that was more devious, it sent chills down my spine. He was so wrong for me. How could I have let him kiss me? On a bus? When I only met him a few minutes ago? That was so not like me... As we walked off the bus he put his jacket around my shoulders, I smiled in thanks and wrapped it around my body. I glanced around the front entrance when I saw her. Serena was eating a salad while she smiled at some boy I assumed was D. I stood on my tippy toes and waved. She glanced up and looked very confused.

"Serena!" I almost yelled, she got to her feet and practically ran towards me, I walked quickly to meet her halfway as she threw her arms around me in a tremendous hug. I hugged her back, swaying on one spot. I saw D smiling and walking towards us a little slower. He wasn't smiling at me though, his eyes were on Serena. I was very aware of the fact that Chuck was staring at us only a few feet away.

"What are you doing here?" Serena asked as we pulled apart, she had that oh so familiar smile on her pretty face. Her blonde hair tumbled down her defined shoulders as elegantly as always and her dark blue eyes twinkled with happiness.

"I moved here! My mom is like in love with New York ever since you told her about it!" I told her my smile as wide as Serena's. Then I added; "Thanks for that by the way..."

"Oh, so sorry, but, I'm so happy you're here!" She said as she bounced on the heels of her expensive designer boots. I merely shook my head smiling, it didn't matter now. She patted down Chuck's over sized jacket and gave me a look that said, 'Um, okay?' "What's with the jacket Arlette?"

"Oh, it's not mine..." I looked behind me about to tell her about Chuck to find he was now on my right looking between Serena and I. It was like he was comparing us. Before I could say anything Chuck spoke.

"It's mine." Chuck told Serena with a sense of smugness I never saw from him yet, it looked good on him though. I couldn't help but, smile slightly. I didn't take my eyes off him as he stared at Serena, he walked over to my side smiling like a smug bastard. What was going on? "It's cold, I was being polite... Is there a problem?"

I glanced at Serena and was shocked by the look she was giving Chuck. It was full of dislike and exasperation, maybe I was imagining it but, I also saw amusement deep in her eyes.

"Thanks, Chuck, but, I think I can take it from here." Serena said putting emphasis on his name as she filled it with venom. She grabbed my hand. "Let's go, I can't wait to show you around!"

"Yeah, okay..." I took Chuck's coat off and passed it to him, I was about to leave when I felt him grab my hand, shivers shot down my spine as I felt the warmth of his hand. He gently kissed it and I felt the circuit for a second. The current shot through me and just as quickly the connection was broken. I met his eyes and saw him smirk, my knees went weak but, I reluctantly let Serena pull me away.