Parked Limo at Victrola

Ed and Leighton were called into Josh's office.

"Here are your scripts for the next episode. Just wanna run it by you because this next chapter in your characters' lives is a bit out there, so if you have any concerns... I just want you both to read it first." Josh handed them over.

"However we do think this could represent the show really well, the scandal/shocker type thing." Stephanie added. "We want the viewers to be suprised, and this could be a really iconic moment for the show."

"No, I agree." Leighton said after reading the chapter she was handed, "I think this is great, they're perfect for each other!"

"Yeah... I say thumbs up," Ed nodded, "I mean come on, Look at her." He nudged Leighton, grinning.

"Great." Josh exclaimed as he and Stephanie exchanged amused glances.

xoxo

Leighton and Ed were sat in the back of the limo, waiting for their mark to start shooting the infamous hook up.

Leighton adorably sang to lighten the mood.

"Chuck and Blair are gonna do it! Ain't nothing to it! In the back seat of the car, it's gonna get freaky in the dark." She messed up Ed's hair, playfully as she sang.

"AND ACTION" they heard from afar

Leighton snapped back into acting, she slid herself over to Ed, but then he looked at her. The way he looked at her. Suddenly they both felt they weren't acting anymore. An excitement trailed through their bodies as their foreheads touched. His nose rubbed hers and once their lips touched he had nervously banged into her, biting her lip. He had thought he hurt her a little bit but she did not seem bothered and instead turned to to a more accessable angle.

He quickly blurted out "You sure" as he was so consumed by his focus on her perfect lips and gorgeous figure that he almost forgot he had a scene to shoot. She kissed him. Neither were sure whether they had any control over their actions at this point, or whether they were doing what they were supposedly told. He unconsciously slipped in his tongue, once he had realised what he had done he was about to remove it, but her tongue met his. She responded he thought. Oh my god. Once their tongues had intertwined, everything else followed. They were no longer concerned whether they were going to far in their intimate scene. They didn't even care. He grabbed onto her thigh for dear life, consumed by the supposedly false passion they were meant to be portraying. Only Stephanie was right, it was a genuine chemistry. They almost didn't hear "CUT"

They both quickly parted ways. Leighton got out the car and was met by a crew member with a robe.

Ed showed up at her dressing room 10 minutes later. Not having even processed the scene or what the hell had happened.

"Hey..." He said, sheepishly

"Hey..." She repeated

"Uhm, good scene." He murmured, rubbing his forehead.

"Yeah... I think it went well." She replied

"Yeah... Okay, so... I'm heading off. Need a ride?"

"That's okay. I'm actually meeting s omeone." She smiled politely... "But thanks."

xoxo -Lust, Cravings and reality

"Hey!" Chace called out once Ed got home "How'd the limo scene go?"

"Fine." Ed mumbled under his breath

"Oh-kay..." Chace handed him a beer.

"I was a little clumsy."

"Yeah?" Chace chuckled

"...Got a hard on." Ed rolled his eyes at himself

"So? That's automatic!" Chace smirked

"Yeah I know. It's just. I'm a better actor than this, right?"

"You're not seriously down on yourself because you got a hard on during an intimate scene with a beautiful actress? Even the best of the best get boners man!"

"I know it's just..."

"It's just what?" Chace urged, Ed was silent, "Spit it out!" Chace said, irritated

"I can't... I can't let my attraction for my co-star interfere with work."

"It won't man, it's totally natural."

"But... I don't want it to affect my relationship either."

"No, Ed listen to me..." Chace sat beside him on the couch, "Your acting ability is fantastic, you're the reason they're giving any depth to Chuck Bass. Look... Everything that went on tonight is just part and parcel of hollywood alright? It's not real. You and your girlfriend are fine. You just gotta remember, this acting in love may feel like it's messing with your emotions, but it's not real! Got it?"

"So... my girlfriend is supposed to think me lusting after another girl is just part and parcel of the job?"

"Yeah... man, seriously. IT'S NOT REAL."

"Sure?" Ed said, taking a swig of his beer

"Positive. It happens to the best of us, that's why you don't let work mix with your personal life. Don't drive yourself insane. It's a weird industry, that's why there's a sort of don't ask, don't tell policy in hollywood. Believe me, everything that happened tonight with Leighton is purely in your head. I mean come on, I've hooked up with both her and Blake for work and believe me I got a boner every now and then but it's not real. I don't want either of them."

"Yeah, yeah you're right." Ed sighed, "It's just Leight and I have really good banter and now after this scene it just feels like, maybe I am crossing a line."

"Because you get along well with your co-star?" Chace laughed

"Because I keep thinking, they don't make 'em like her anymore."

"...It's in your head, your girlfriends across the pond and you spend your days having to admire a pretty girl who happens to be a close friend. Don't dwell on it."

"Yeah... sometimes I hate myself for even thinking it."

"Stop, man. It isn't reality... don't question the kind of guy you are over something that isn't even real!"

"You're right. Thanks mate."

xoxo -Possession

"Morning beautiful!" Ed smiled, attempting to act as normal around Leighton as possible

"Morning to you too, darling."

"How was your weekend?"

"I uh, had a date, actually."

"You did? Foot fetishes are alive and well then." Ed joked

"Fuck off." She playfully nudged him.

"Who's the lucky guy?" He asked, playfully but sensually stroking her cheek

"Sebastian." She said, pushing his hand off her

"What the actual fuck? Our Sebastian?"

"Yeah."

"Fuck off" He laughed in disbelief

"What?!" She snapped, "He asked me if I wanted to grab a drink and I did."

"You wanker... did you enjoy it?" If he was jealous, he attempted to hide it.

"Yeah, he's fun."

"I hope you made him work for those feet." He teased, realising he was in no position to act possessive over her. She giggled, rolled her eyes at him and walked off

xoxo -Distance makes the heart grow... Jealous?

Ed felt the distance since Leighton and Sebastian grew closer. She didn't come over to his and Chace's place as often after filming. He began to grow possessive of her attention as he was in constant competition for it with Sebastian, and their usual alone time became a lot less frequent.

Ed was confused in his own thoughts. Even his girlfriend back home could sense the growing distance in their relationship, they were arguing more, he had always seemed pre-occupied during their skype calls every night. Inevitably they came to a mutual conclusion that the relationship was not going to withstand the distance and decided to break up.

Towards the end of their first season of Gossip Girl, Ed was growing more and more jealous of Sebastian and the fact that he and Leighton seemed to be becoming a real thing, especially now that Ed was single, there wasn't much holding back his initial reaction to the two of them together. His newfound logic was that she belonged to him anyway.

She's mine. Ed told himself, regardless whether it made sense or not.

After their final day of shooting, Sebastian decided to speak to Leighton regarding the future of their relationship. He was aware of Ed's distain and did not like his antics with Leighton, especially the possessive manner in which Ed treated her around Sebastian. He made it clear to Leighton that Ed was being disrespectful and that if she does not set boundaries he does not see something serious developing between them.

"We work together, Seb." Leighton reassured him "It's only natural to make these kind of relationships, there's nothing more to it, it's just work. And hey," She wrapped her arms around his neck, "If you don't believe me, then why don't you come to Oak's with us. You'll see that we're all just friends."

"Well... It is the season finale... Guess we should join the cast for a celebratory drink"

"Thank you." Leighton smiled sweetly

"But that doesn't change the fact that you need to talk to him? And what the fuck was he doing biting your lip at the wedding dance scene?"

"Acting like his character and mine were finally getting together. Like it says in the script!" She mocked

"I highly doubt it says Chuck bites Blair's lip in the script." Sebastian groaned

"Oh Seb, we are just having a laugh, the days are long, it means nothing, Ed is not interested in me beyond our friendship."

"Seemed like the bite was for my benefit."

"Seems like you're just paranoid." She teased, before giving him a peck on the lips

xoxo -Oak Bar, Drunken Drama

Jessica had shown an interest in Ed, half way through the year but was quite shy and did not plan on making the first move. Taylor had left after one drink, Blake and Penn also rushed out to pack for their first summer together as a couple. Jessica spent most of the night with a friend, eyeing Ed from afar. Sebastian did attempt to mingle but made sure he and Leighton spent most of their time on the bar too, to avoid any chance Ed would come near her. Ed was already drunk and chatting with his Oak Bar buddies, keeping his mind off Leighton being here with a potential boyfriend. Chace was buying one of his many admirers a drink.

"I think we should get going." Sebastian said firmly

"Okay." Leighton may have been disappointed but understood that Sebastian wouldn't get too comfortable with their friendship right away "You dipped your toes in the water, that's good enough for me." She smiled at him.

Outside Ed and his buddies were on the 1st floor terrace of the pub. It was then he glanced downstairs and saw Leighton and Sebastian leaving

"Oi Leight!" He drunkenly screamed out "Are you leaving?"

"Yeah!" She giggled at his drunken mannerisms,

"You bailing on me, you wanker!"

She chuckled continously "Sorry babe!"

"Alright fine, you wanker! Call me later.. and Leight, I love you dearly, and I think you've got a great fucking man, he brightens up my fucking day, yeah? But call me! CALL ME!"

She giggled and waved "See?" she nudged Sebastian

"Yeah, real charmer." Sebastian spoke sarcastically.

"Oh come on, he's adorable... and harmless!"

"Drunk and disorderly is adorable?" Sebastian raised an eyebrow.

xoxo

"She's pretty" Ed's friend spoke once Leighton and Sebastian were out of sight.

"We fuck all the time." Ed joked, trying to balance as he drunkenly lit his cigarette and all his friends cheered

"Just on screen." Ed added, as they all laughed, "She fucking picked someone else for off screen!" Ed scoffed

"He's got nothing on you, mate." His friend reassured.

xoxo

Ed had had one too many and sat on the floor of the terrace, where Chace went to comfort him

"Still alive?" He joked

"That wanker fucking walked through the door with my girl." Ed uttered, barely clear

"Hang on... you serious? You're actually lusting after her?"

"Yeah man fuck it." Ed surrendered his arms in the air

"I always thought it was just... never mind." Chace responded, pondering over the revelations. "...Look" He began again after some time, "Don't let her ruin the night, alright? We had a succesful year, the show's picked up for a second season and right now we are on the verge of having the summer of our lives! Plus you jusy split up with your ex, you're entitled to some get back out there sex and you're a tv star now!"

xoxo

"You alright?" Jessica said, kneeling down beside Ed

"Yeah..." He laughed, "How are you doing, love?" He put his arm around her

"Whoa, you're drunk." Jessica laughed, waving his whiskey breath away

"Yeah well... I'm bored."

"Me too." she agreed, he looked at her for a moment

"You wanna go back to mine?" He offered

"Uhm... I don't know..." She said nervously

"I've gotta get out of here." He said, attempting to stand up

"Whoa let me help you." She lifted him

"Help me then... my place." He smirked, she could not resist that stare of his.

xoxo -Summer 2008 -Friendship Bracelets

Ed and Leighton were sat at a little cafe outside that they often had lunch at

"I'm heading to LA in a couple of days, did I mention?"

"To film your movie."

"Yeah but I'm also working on an album" she swayed her shoulders excitedly

"No way, Leight, that's fantastic. Congrats"

"Yeah"

"Meeting Sebastian there?"

"We're... uh... on a little break right now."

"What? Why?" He asked

"Just easier to focus on work... We haven't seen eye to eye lately. Don't need the pressure."

"The fuck?" Ed laughed, shaking his head, "Only you can be so disconnected... man, you really keep yourself at a distance with guys."

"Ed... I'm actually pretty serious about this one."

"So how come you won't let him in?" Ed teased "Giving him a free pass all summer? Maybe you want one yourself?"

"Jealous?" She teased back

"You know... you play such a good bitch on the show because you are one!" He smirked

"Hey!"

"I'm joking" He laughed "You are the sweetest, weirdest girl I've ever met. You're one of my favourite people." He put his arm around her

"If that's how you feel then why aren't you supportive of my choices." She eyed him closely and he shook his head again

"...You are so oblivious to what you do to me..." His dark eyes fixated on hers, making her a little flustered, she had to change the subject before he continued to make it uncomfortable

I heard you and your girlfriend broke up." She said quickly, and Ed rolled his eyes at the fact that she had ignored his comment

"Why didn't you tell me?" She continued

"Because it's fine. Distance wasn't working out. It was time... Actually, I did something a little crazy." He began to chuckle

"What?" She asked, intrigued

"I... slept with Jess."

"You're kidding? Jess! From our show?" She felt a tinge of jealousy, "Well she has always had a little thing for you." Leighton unknowingly pouted. They were both sat in silence till Ed finally spoke.

"Fuck you, Leight." He said, watching her lips as they pout

"The fuck's that for?"

"You know what!" He said sternly. "I mean, sure, sometimes you can't put into words what connections or sparks you feel but to deny them?!"

"Ed... " She said, taken aback by his honesty. "I know that the chemistry between us could..."

"Destroy this place." He answered for her in a sexy, deep, raspy tone. Dead serious as he was certain.

"I was gonna say could seem real."

"But you know I'm right." He said, his voice was almost a whisper that made her even more unstable.

"Oh look, it's 3 already. I gotta go, Ed, I'm sorry, I promised to see Tay before I travel."

"Come to my place after." He said before she could escape. "Dinner., I'll cook."

xoxo

Leighton and Ed had a cosy dinner at his place, sat on floor cushions beside a low coffee table. It was friendly up until they had finished eating

"You were right..." She said quietly

"About?"

"Our chemistry"

"Caught that did ya, wanker." He rolled his eyes

"...I have a proposition." She stated firmly, and he realised she was in no laughing manner "Let's get it out of our system."

"What?"

"Think about it? Let's just do it. Then my boyfriend won't have to deal with our chemistry any longer, and you can't blame me for your internal torture. It'll be out of our system and we can both move on."

"Leight, you're a complete nutter!" He laughed, "...But you do have a point."

"Wine." She ordered, "get wine.:"

He ran to the kitchen to get a bottle and a cork screw, but once he set foot out the kitchen, he had a change of heart.

"Leight... we can't do this."

"Why the fuck not?" She retorted, "You've been banging on about us shagging, as you call it, and here I am presenting it to you, a decision that will make both our lives easier and now you don't want it?!"

"I want you... But we're close. We mean something to each other, this isn't like picking up at a bar-"

"Like you did with Jess." She scoffed

"Is that what this is about?" He asked

"No!" She resented the remark. Refusing to believe jealousy had anything to do with this, denial could just be a river in Egypt. Again, very Blair Waldorf like.

"Look, we could get it out of our system, as you say. But you're one of my best friends, we've got a comfort that both of us don't find easily. I love you, you crazy bitch and I know that I want our friendship to last, Connections don't fade and I won't act differently around you, because this is what we like, the way we behave, it won't be something you can just 'get out of your system' "

"Ed... I'm sorry, I just. I wanted it to work with Sebastian. I wanted to find a guy I could be open with, I guess I thought that if we got this out the way, Sebastian wouldn't feel so threatened. But the truth is, maybe he's just not that into me."

"Oh, fuck off. Leight, you are the sexiest girl I know, and that man is a fucking wanker if he lets you out of his grasp. Seriously Leight, I know the issues you face, from your background, but some guy out there won't let you put those walls up, I promise."

"I didn't even fight for him. When he mentioned the break."

"When you're ready you will, Just don't let anyone disrespect you with a free pass." He warned

"Don't pick up girls from the bar." She warned back

"I'm sorry, I'm too focused on your perfectly symetrical lips to hear what you said." He joked and she laughed

Finally a genuine smile he thought. They suddenly fell silent and stared each other down. Suddenly nothing seemed that funny anymore.

"Fuck it." He whispered, and pulled her into him, their lips met. The kiss wasn't some gradual thing, it was forceful head on, hot and heavy, like they had been longing for it the past year. A hunger took over their bodies as they clinged onto each other. It was almost as if they wanted their hands to touch as much of their bodies as they could. As if there was some sort of time limit to how long they had to devour each other completely.

xoxo

The morning after, Leighton and Ed were lying on his bed in peaceful bliss.

"Oh I almost forgot!" He said, reaching to a bag on his bedside table. He handed it to her.

"Oh my god... you shouldn't have!" She gasped, pulling out a unique bracelet. "You remembered..."

"How could I forget, you fell in love when you saw it at that boutique we hid at when those young girls were stalking us screaming Chuck and Blair!" He laughed

"Thanks. I don't know what to say, this is incredibly sweet." She nuzzled her face into his neck and kissed it.

"I did something even better." He grinned, and pulled open his drawer to hold up the exact same bracelet from inside.

"You got two?"

"Yup."

"So we have matching bracelets now?" She giggled

"Friendship Bracelets." He corrected, with a smirk

They cheered their bracelets together before snuggling up on his bed. He took her hand and kissed it.