Of Course

Authors Note: This is set at the end of 4x11. I hated that Blair didn't even try to stop Chuck from leaving so this is my way of correcting the writer's errors, plus adding my own twist to the Chair saga. I really miss the spark Blair used to have; she has become much too passive this season and it needs to stop. I also miss romantic Chuck.

The new preview for April 18th makes me very wary about these new episodes, I don't think my heart can take it if Chuck does something stupid, yet again. He really needs to wait for Blair this time, she waited long enough for him and she deserves a normal relationship outside of Chuck. Need I remind you of Eva or Raina? Anyway, I'm ranting and angry with the show's writers as usual. We'll see what happens when it comes back. I don't know about you but I'll be watching with one eye closed.

Hope you enjoy this story idea and I look forward to your feedback =)

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own Gossip Girl, or Ed Westwick – sigh.

December 25, 2010

"Well," Chuck said as he stood up, there was no way he was clearing or washing a dish, "I provided the location so I did my part. Now I'm off to New Zealand to enjoy a taste of summer and girls who like sex games in the rainforest." He looked at Blair and raised his eyebrows before leaving the room.

"I'll help clear," Dan said, knowing that he would have to. "It's only fitting seeing as I did the shopping, set the table, and oversaw the cooking."

"Alright, I'll help" Nate said grudgingly as he got up with dishes in his hands.

"Goodbye, friends," he told them as he reentered the room, bags in hand, "Dan. I'll see you all in the New Year."

"Wait, I'll walk you out," Nate said as he handed the dishes to Dan, happy to avoid doing anything domestic.

Blair scurried out of her seat to talk to Chuck, stopping him at the elevator, "New Zealand, that's awfully close to Australia."

"You know me, I like the heat," he said, doing his best to avoid her eyes.

"Well, you'll get plenty of it if you try to make a deal with the devil. Jack will never help you," she was furious and he could feel it.

"Maybe, but a shared enemy makes for unlikely friends. You ready?" he asked Nate.

"Get out, Nate," Blair ordered her ex-boyfriend before he could step foot in the elevator.

"What?" he answered slightly confused, "But I wanted to say goodbye to Chuck."

He started to pout when Blair cut him off, "No, you just want to get out of doing dishes. We all did our part and now it's your turn. Say goodbye and go clear the table. Now!"

Nate knew better than to go up against his ex when she got like this. "Bye, Chuck, good luck," he said as he gave him a hug before turning to Blair, "He's all yours."

Nate was glad he wasn't in that elevator for whatever they were talking about. He chuckled as he walked back to Dan, catching the dishcloth that was thrown at him.

"Sex games in the rainforest," she exclaimed angrily as she stepped into the elevator before the doors closed. "Are you trying to hurt me or is that just some added bonus for you?"

Chuck was about to answer when she continued, "I know that Australia is where your scaly uncle is hiding out. Shared enemy or not, he can't be trusted."

When he remained silent, she continued, "Goodbye, Chuck. I hope you catch something from one of your skanks in the rainforest," she spat at him as she turned her back to him, waiting for the doors to open again.

"Blair," he said as he pressed the emergency stop button and stepped in front of it so she couldn't release it.

"When I told you I would wait for you, I meant it. There's no denying that we are destined to be together," he said with determination in his eyes as he rested his hand on her arm.

"You don't have to worry about sex games in the rainforest," he told her quietly. "I don't know why I even said it. Nothing or no one could top these past few weeks with you. This trip is purely business. You know I wouldn't be seeking out Jack if I weren't desperate. "

"Is that supposed to make me feel better?" she asked coldly with a sideways glance toward him. "As if I'd even believe you when you're tracking down the one person in this world I can't stand. And yes, I would rather come face to face with little Jenny Humphrey again than see Jack Bass. I thought you knew me better than that."

She couldn't even look at him; as much as she wanted to she was not about to let him see the tears in her eyes.

"I have to make Lily think I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to preserve my father's legacy," he said. "If Jack can give me any piece of leverage to use against her, I need to try. But I promise I won't let him come back with me."

"There's no way to guarantee that. But if that's what you feel you have to do, then do it," she said sadly. "I know you well enough to know that once you make up your mind nothing can stop you."

"What do you say we try again when I get back?" Chuck asked nervously as he maintained eye contact with Blair.

She didn't answer right away as she narrowed her eyes, which was her way of determining his motive. "I love you," he said as he placed his hands on her hips, "You are the only woman I've ever truly loved. Please say something."

"I know that you love me. But those three words don't mean what they used to. You can't just say them and expect everything to be okay again. I need to know that you've grown up and want me, only me. I also need you to put my needs above your own for once. You know that Jack was the catalyst for our downfall. Please don't do this," she looked him in the eyes now to gauge his resolve.

"Done," he said quickly as he pulled her to him so their hips were flush with each other. "But I still have meetings scheduled with other former business associates of Bart's. I'll be gone a week at most," he told her.

"That's not all," Blair said as she pulled away from him, "I need to know that you can be faithful to me and you need to show me I can trust you again."

"Blair," he said sincerely, "You are the only one I want, no one else. I have no intention of playing of any sort of sex game in the rainforest. Do you trust me?"

"Maybe," she said warily. "We have a long way to go if you want us back. But I won't object to trying again when you return, very, very slowly though."

He smirked as he pulled her to him once more, this time she didn't object, "Can I get a kiss before I go?"

She turned to the side and he kissed her cheek before whispering in her ear, "You know I love you more than anything."

"Don't break my heart again, Bass," she said as the elevator doors opened.

"I won't, I promise," he told her as he kissed her hand before walking to the limo.

'What did I just agree to?' Blair thought to herself as she took the elevator back up to the suite.

December 28, 2010

Blair was surprised at how much fun she was having with Dan. He was smarter than Serena but just as kind and he could spar with her like Chuck did. And she would soon find out how his loyalty paralleled Nate's.

After they saw Nanette at Film Forum, Dan convinced her to stop at one of his favorite coffee shops to discuss the documentary.

"Waldorf, don't get the wrong idea or anything, but you look really good today," Dan said as he looked at her.

"You have a certain glow to you. Things with you and Chuck must be good," he said, figuring that was the reason for her happiness.

"Oh no," Blair shrieked as she ran off.

'What did I do?' Dan thought as she ran towards the bathroom.

This was the second time Blair got sick that day. She got sick to her stomach every day that Chuck had been gone.

'Damn it,' she thought as she realized her period was more than two weeks late, 'I can't be pregnant. This is so not what I need right now.' Her mind was spinning as she walked back to the table.

"You okay?" he asked, "I never meant to upset you. It's just," he stopped when she cut him off.

"I need your help," she asked as she typed something into her phone and showed him her message. It was a message that she didn't dare send for fear someone else might see it.

Dan nodded before they went outside and he hailed her a cab.

XOXO

Gossip Girl here, you'll never guess who's been spotted everywhere with Queen B. Lonely Boy not only accompanied her to Film Forum but was also spotted having coffee with her afterwards. And it looks like he's also become her new BFF, or is it BF, B? Has the boy from Brooklyn knocked C out of B's life? Bet you wish you stayed in New York now, don't you Bass? I'll keep you updated. You know you love me, XOXO, Gossip Girl.

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