Hi, I know it's been a really long time but I've been super busy with school and some other stuff lately. This chapter is mainly another filler to keep you all interested. Please review! :)

When Blair had submitted her letter to NYU withdrawing her attendance, she never imagined she would miss it as much as she did. Without school to distract her, she was left with lots of time to think about Chuck and Serena. It was her third day at the château and she had been cooped up the entire time. She decided to go into the city. Shopping may not have been the best solution but for now it would have to do.

Once she had gone to a few boutiques Blair felt slightly better. She couldn't help but notice how couplely everyone in France acted. She couldn't turn her head without encountering yet another couple. Blair slipped into a café to escape the lovers. Once inside she looked around. She walked up to the counter and bought a coffee and croissant. The barista handed Blair her food, and Blair walked over to an empty table to eat. After settling at her table she glanced up when the door opened. She blinked rapidly to make sure she was seeing clearly. Carter Baizen had walked into the café that very moment. Blair shook her head in disbelief.

She got up quietly and took her food with her. She had almost reached the exit when she heard him call out from behind her.

"I hope you're not running from me, Beautiful," Carter smirked.

"Crap," Blair muttered. She turned around slowly to face his smiling face. "What are you doing here Carter?"

"Well I'm not buying you a drink," he referenced from the last time they had met alone. "Serena called me frantically last night hoping that I would be able to find you. I figured she only called me since Chuck's too much of a mess right now to call his P.I."

Blair winced internally at his mention of Chuck; she didn't think he would be that affected by her departure. After all he was the one who didn't want her. "So Serena wanted you to drag me back to New York at all costs?"

"Not exactly, she wanted me to find you. I think she was planning on doing the dragging herself."

"Well I'll save her a trip. I'm not going back and there's nothing she can say that will bring me back." Blair spoke confidently.

"Fine by me. I'll tell her but something tells me you won't be off the hook that easily. We both know that Blondie isn't going to give up on you. It's not her nature; just look at me for example." Carter smirked.

"Yes, look at you. Last I knew you were going to Texas to work off your debts."

"Like I said, 'Serena doesn't give up easily.' My question is why are you running away? Last I knew you had tamed the great Bass and were working on getting NYU in your clutches."

"Yeah well clearly it didn't work out not that it's any of your business." She brushed past him and made her way out the door. He followed after her.

" Blair, wait, if you're not going to go back to New York to face your demons, at least give Serena a call. Let her know you're okay and give them a peace of mind. Serena and Nate are doing everything they can to keep Chuck from falling apart."

Blair flinched again at the mention of Chuck. She did want her departure to affect him that much, but she knew she couldn't call any of them. Hearing their voice would be too hard. She shook her head," No. I can't call either of them. I'm sorry Serena talked you into coming all the way here for now reason. You should go now." Blair began walking away, but Carter pulled her back.

"Blair, I know all about not feeling good enough for the people you love, so I'm not going to pressure you into coming back. Don't forget that New York will always be waiting but Serena and Chuck may not. I'm not leaving town until tomorrow night, in case you change your mind." He let go of her arm and walked back to a waiting car. Blair watched him drive away allowing time for his words to sink in. A tear slowly tickled down her cheek as her phone buzzed. She wiped the tear away and glanced down at the screen.

Gossip Girl here;

Spotted: C out and about with a few blondes on his arm. Guess billionaires bounce back faster than any of us knew. Looks like B has really let her man go.