I'm going back and forth in deciding whether I should write this. It's a very NJBC story, and centres on four of them. I'm not including certain things in GG that has happened so far (as of 5x22), so consider this AU-ish. Currently, here's how it is: Dan is still with Blair, Nate is with Lola and Serena is nursing her wounds while Chuck has ended his investigation on finding out who is mother/father is (basically, Bart Bass never reappeared).

And, as a disclaimer – my name is not Cecily von Ziegesar.

How It All Ends

Everything is back in place on the Upper East Side. The sun is shining out for good reason, and for once there is peace that reigns almost as though it's permanent. There are no fights, no drama, and no conflicts between the kings and queens of the land. Well, at least, not any that can be explicitly seen and voiced.

At the Empire, Chuck is preparing his usual energy smoothie in the blender while Nate, fully dressed in a suit, walks out from his bedroom with Lola who kisses him goodbye on the lips and waves to Chuck before slipping out of the loft into the elevator.

"Ever the loving boyfriend," Chuck remarks as he switches on the blender.

Nate gives a sheepish smile and walks to the kitchen to get some coffee. "It's only the second time she's slept over this week," he calls.

"It's only Tuesday," Chuck replies, giving a knowing look and pouring the contents from the blender into a tall glass.

"Okay. But it's not like we're bothering you, are we?" Nate asked as he walked back to the bar and sat down with his coffee mug, facing his best friend.

"Since when do I ever get bothered by your sexual endeavours?" Chuck answers.

"It's not an endeavour, it's a relationship," Nate corrects.

Chuck smiles deviously. "Well of course," he quips. "Let me know if this one works out, Nathaniel."

Nate laughs and shakes his head. "It's not as though you have lost all faith in women, have you?"

"No, I don't have time for them," Chuck responds. "You know I have had enough for the time being."

"Didn't think I'd ever hear Chuck Bass say this," Nate teases.

"You know I'm a changed man," Chuck says. "And this is not about me. You've been with one woman every year and they have never worked out. Not to be mean, Nathaniel, but I was just making an observation."

Nate glances at Chuck. "Well, Lola and I are just trying it out. One step at a time, and so far it's good. What point are you trying to make anyway?"

"That too much time with the opposite gender is unhealthy and you need to help me with something."

Nate widened his eyes a little and looked up from his coffee mug, waiting for Chuck's response. Chuck looked pointedly at Nate.

"I've gotten news that my half-sister is going over the edge. I think some damage control is in order," Chuck states.

"Serena? Isn't doing that Blair's job?" Nate asks, lifting an eyebrow.

"Seeing as Humphrey has dragged her away to Spain for a literature venture over the weekend, I don't think we'll be getting any help there. Besides, after Serena's big blow-up, I wouldn't say they are both on very good terms," Chuck explains.

"Since when is Spain a literature venture?" Nate asks.

"Since Humphrey decided Spanish is a language worth exploring for his writing pursuits, maybe," Chuck says. "But we need to ensure Serena is taken care of."

"Lily called this morning, didn't she?"

"She needs our help."

"And you've found Serena? Where is she?"

"It's why I need your assistance."

I know this is short, but I need to know if this is worth continuing. Please review and let me know! :)