It had been a week and they were officially on vacation and Sean Kennedy was on the mend. Blair and Ava were lounging outside their room in Seychelles. Serena and Dan were taking a nap or so they said. Chuck and Nate were playing with the kids in the pool. Ava smiled over at them, "They look like they are having fun." Blair looked over at them and laughed at Henry and Ella trying their hardest to dunk Nate in the pool as Chuck stood back and watched. "I say Nate will let them win." Ava nodded in agreement to Blair's statement and they both went back to their magazines.

Sean Kennedy is expected to make a full recovery and the family has sent out their thanks for all the well wishes. The family has been making their statement's using Ava Kennedy's boyfriend's newspaper, The NY Spectator.

Chuck and Blair Bass were seen with Nate Archibald and Ava Kennedy in Rome while making frequent trips to the hospital. Wednesday the couples were joined by Serena and Dan Humphreys. Of course little Henry and Ella weren't far behind and were spotted frequently at parks. Sunday night the group of friends boarded Bass jet and flew out to an undisclosed location.

Ava sighed as she looked at the photos of them in Rome, shopping, going to the hospital, eating, at the park with the kids, and sightseeing. She couldn't help but roll her eyes and she handed Blair the magazine. Blair laughed it off, "Any press is good press I guess." Ava nodded and shrugged and grabbed her camera off the table and started to snap some photos.

"At least you can take better photos than the stupid press." Ava laughed as she snapped some photos of the kids finally managing to dunk Nate in the water and the look of pure excitement on their faces. "Thanks, B. Do you have any idea what Nate has planned for tonight?" She glanced at Blair to see the smile form her lips. "Now even if I did you think you could get it out of me?"

"You probably helped him scheme it what could I possibly be thinking."

"Or maybe Chuck did."

"You two scheme more than anyone I know."

Blair laughed and smiled over at Chuck and he gave her a wink, "We aren't nearly as bad as we use to be." Ava had heard stories of some very elaborate schemes that came from both of them. "I have heard things." Nate jumped out of the pool and shook water on them and both girls screamed and giggled.

Ava sat her camera on the table and Blair quickly picked it up to snap some of her own photos. Nate hugged Ava from behind. Ava turned and tried to push him away, "You are getting me all wet." He laughed and pulled her closer to him kissing her passionately. The sound of Blair clicking photos was drowned out and they both forgot about everyone else. When they finally pulled away, Nate whispered in her ear, "I can't wait for my surprise tonight." She raised her eyebrow at him and placed a small peck on his lips, "What do you have up your sleeve, Mr. Archibald?" He gave her another kiss, "You will find out soon enough but you might want to look your best." He gave her a wink and he dove into the pool.

Ava quickly turned to Blair, "Okay I have 3 hours to get ready and let's get started." Blair sat Ava's camera back in the case and clasped her hands together while letting out a squeal, "yay, let's go get Serena."

Blair looked at the boys, "Nate I am kicking you out of your room till after your surprise." Nate looked at Chuck who shrugged and Nate just nodded, "I figured as much my clothes are already in your and Chuck's room." Ava laughed and blew Nate a kiss as she slipped into her room and Blair went bolting up the steps so that she could get Serena.

Ava looked at the clothes she had brought with her and she had no idea what to wear. Within minutes Serena and Blair came bursting through the doors. Chuck wasn't far behind them holding a white box with a beautiful pink bow on it. "Ava, Nate asked me to deliver this." Blair and Serena parted as Chuck walked past them and set the box on the loveseat in the room. Blair kissed Chuck as he whispered something in her ear and walked back out of the room. Serena sat down in the chair as Ava fingered the ribbon. Blair pushed the box closer to Ava. "Well open it."

Ava smiled as she slowly opened the box and saw a note lying on top of the tissue paper.

Ava,

I figured you would have trouble deciding what to wear. I got this for you to wear tonight, if you wish. I will see you tonight on the beach just follow the lights. I love you.

Nate

Ava smiled and laid the note off to the side as she pulled back the tissue paper. Emerald green silk fabric was lying under the paper she quickly picked it up. Serena and Blair gasped. She looked in the mirror and smiled. Nate had picked the most beautiful dress. It was a green ruched one shoulder Michael Kors gown and the hemline floated to the ground. She loved it and couldn't wait to wear it. Serena fingered the fabric, "it's lovely. You will look gorgeous in it." Ava smiled at Serena. Blair jumped in, "I am going to get a bubble bath ready for you. You need to relax then its hair and make-up." Ava laughed and looked at Serena as Blair flew into the bathroom getting to work. "You know how B is."

Blair and Serena stood back to examine their work. Ava's hair was now in loose beach waves and a small braid over the top of her head like a headband held her hair back from her face. She had natural make up on and Blair insisted that she was glowing. Serena suggested that she go barefoot since it would be too hard to wear heels in the sand she even painted her toes a bright pink for her. Ava hugged them both, "I will see you both later. Thank you got helping me. I can't wait to see what happens."

"Go on we will see you later." Blair kissed either side of her face and hugged her tight. Ava smiled at her, "Thank you B. Love you." Blair smiled and Serena hugged Ava, "Go wow your man." Ava smiled, "Thank you S, love you too." She winked at them both as they shooed her out the door. She laughed and smiled as she saw the rose petals and candles leading the way down to the beach. She picked up her skirt careful not to step on it as she made her way down to the beach. The light salt water breeze blew through her hair. She took a deep breath when she noticed Nate had on tan dress slacks, white dress shirt, navy blue and white plaid bow tie and a tan jacket that match his slacks. She gave him a smile. He closed the short distance between them and wrapped his arms around her. "You look so beautiful." He swiped his thumb across her cheek and kissed her passionately.

When Nate finally broke the kiss Ava gave him a heartwarming smile, "You look so hot." He laughed and showed her the way to a table set for two on the beach in the sand as the sun was setting. She smiled as he poured them some champagne and handed her a glass of the bubbly liquid, "To you beautiful, talented, and amazing. I am so very blessed." She clink her glass with his and took a sip. "This is amazingly beautiful. I would ask how you pulled it off but we are on vacation with Chuck and Blair." Nate laughed at the comment and she continued, "I will ask what the special occasion is." He gave her a wink and motion to a blanket with pillows that was a few yards away from the table. "Want to watch the sunset then maybe eat?" She smiled and he led the way to the blanket. She was thankful he picked out a flowing skirted dress as she sat down on the blanket.

Nate knelt in front of her, she gave him a questioning glance but he took her hands in his and smiled at her. "Ava Grace Kennedy, you are the most beautiful, graceful, talented, loving person I know. I love you more than anything. You would make me the happiest man in the world if you would let me officially call you mine. Please do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Nate Archibald. Marry me?" Tears were streaming down Ava's face and he quickly wiped at them and pulled a velvet box out of his jacket pocket. Ava gasped as he open the Harry Winston box inside was a cushion cut diamond with smaller diamonds surrounding it and small diamonds on the band. Ava estimated it at about 3 carats and more than likely platinum setting and knew he would want only the best for her. She looked up at him.

Ava took his face in her hands and kissed him passionately, "Oh, Nathaniel Fitzwilliam Archibald, yes a million times yes. You are the man of my dreams in every way and I couldn't be happier. I love you." Nate smiled as tears threatened his own eyes and he quickly grabbed Ava's hand and slipped the ring on her ring finger and threw the box to the side as he wrapped her into a deeply passionate kiss. All of a sudden they heard applause and they broke apart and noticed Serena, Dan, Chuck, and Blair were only yards away from them. Blair held up Ava's camera in triumphant and Nate and Ava laughed. Ava flashed her ring at them and the girls squealed. They came running over to them and Ava and Nate stood up and were enveloped into hugs from all.

Blair and Serena loved the ring and told Nate he did an outstanding job. Blair pushed Nate and Ava together, "Okay I am not a professional but Ava has given me a few lessons here and there. At least let me get a few pictures for you two to cherish." Ava and Nate smiled and let Blair snap a few pictures. "Thanks, B. I will be thankful that I have all of it on camera." Blair gave her a wink and Chuck spoke up, "I think we should let them celebrate on their own now." Dan jumped in, "yes I agree, come on girls." Dan and chuck steered the girls back to the house and Nate gave them both a thankful smile. "Goodnight." Nate and Ava waved at them.

"Now where were we?" Nate turned Ava in his arms and kissed her passionately dipping her down. She giggled into the kiss and he pulled her back up, "How did you get so romantic?" He wiggled his eyebrows at her, "I guess that's for me to know and for you to enjoy."

"I will be more than happy to enjoy." She pulled him towards her in a kiss smiling. Finally after a few minutes Nate broke the kiss, "I do have food if you are hungry." She watched him take his coat off and she gave him a seductive smile, "Only for you." He tossed his coat to the chair nearby, "that I will happily provide." He pulled her towards him as he kissed her hard and soon they found themselves back on the blanket Nate hovering over her kissing her passionately hungrily. He was grinding into her as her hips bucked against him. His hands roaming her body as she moaned into his mouth, he pulled away kissing her neck, "I love you so much."

"Show me how much." She whispered in his ear as she pulled him back down into a passionate kiss.

Nate helped her up from the sandy blanket. Ava smiled and kissed his lips, "Such a perfect night." He smiled and twirled her around while placing his coat on her shoulders, "Do you feel like eating?" She wrapped the suit jacket around her and looked at her ring. "Let's go back to the room please?" He nodded and glanced at his watch, "In a few more hours it will be sunrise. You want to stick around for it?" She grabbed his hand and pulled Nate closer, "Let's just curl up in that nice big comfortable bed and sleep." He laughed and kissed her, "as you wish." They started walking up the path and Ava stop for a second, "We have so many people to call and planning."

Nate laughed and picked her up carrying her bridal style, "Oh I figure Blair has planned the wedding by now and probably has for a few hours." Ava giggled and kissed him as he continued walking, "Blair does love her weddings. I need to call my dad in the morning. He will be so surprised." Nate chuckled at her, "Not that surprised. I asked his permission in Rome."

She kissed him again, "You think of everything don't you?" He nodded and climbed the stairs slowly entering their room. "I try to think of all things. Especially anything that will make you happy." She smiled at him holding back tears, "You make me the happiest woman in the world." He kissed her forehead sitting her down on the bed, "I try."

"You don't have to try." She said tugging at his bowtie. He took it off the rest of the way and started unbuttoning his shirt. She stood up and turned around, "Help me get out of my dress?" He quickly helped her let the dress fall to the floor he kissed her shoulders and neck. She moaned as he helped take off her lingerie. "Honey, get some pajamas for us?" He turned her around and raised his eyebrow, "Shutting me down?" She yawned and giggled, "Just hold me and sleep. You will get your morning delight I promise." He laughed and kissed her lips. "I will hold you to it."

He grabbed a set of Ralph Lauren pajamas from a drawer and handed her the button up top and took off the rest of his clothes leaving him in just the pajama bottoms. She picked her dress up off the floor and laid it over the loveseat nearby. She smiled as Nate lounged in the bed and getting comfy. "Can I cuddle in the nook?" He laughed and opened his arm for her as she quickly slipped the shirt on and crawled beside him. "Nook always belongs to you." She curled up against him while staring at her beautiful ring he kissed her head. "I'm glad you love it."

"I would love anything from you. You did do an amazing job though."

"Thanks baby. I am glad you love it so much."

"Not as much as I love you though."

He laughed and kissed her, "I love you so very much. I can't wait to make you my wife."

"Mrs. Ava Grace Archibald. It sounds amazingly perfect."

"You don't want to use Kennedy as a middle name?"

"Maybe, but Archibald will be my only last name."

"I do love the sounds of it, baby. Let's sleep it's been a long day, week even."

She yawned and cuddled closer to him kissing his lips, "I love you so much. Goodnight, honey."

"Goodnight, baby. I love you always. Sleep." He kissed her forehead and held her tight till they both drifted off to sleep.

Ava woke to the smell of French toast and she yawned and opened her eyes as she stretched. Her eyes landed on a smiling Nate, "Morning beautiful." Ava smile widely as she looked down at her ring finger. "Mmm, last night was wonderful." He walked towards the bed kissing her forehead and laying down back down beside her, "It was pretty perfect."

He grabbed her hand fingering her ring and placed a kiss on top of her hand, "Ready for Blair's planning?" Ava giggled and nodded, "it will start as soon as she sees me, but let's have breakfast and chat before Blair gets involved." Nate nodded and kissed her passionately before he got up grabbing a tray that had a single pink rose, a plate of French toast, a bowl of mixed berries, and a glass of orange juice. She smiled at him, "you are amazing." He gave her a wink, "always for you."

Nate settled beside Ava, "what were you thinking it is your day."

"It is our day. Any special thought of where you want it at?"

"Grandfather will want it in New York or the country house. I honestly don't care. It's where ever you want it."

Ava smiled as she took another bite, "I would be okay with New York."

"Okay New York, but how big of a wedding do you want. You know how my family is."

"I know but I would like to keep it as small as we possibly can, which I assume it will be pushing two or three hundred people."

Nate chuckled and nodded. "I say three if Blair is involved."

"Is there anything you absolute have to have?"

"No, it's whatever you want. Date? I don't want to wait long."

"Spring? Too soon?"

Nate kissed her passionately, "What do you think?" She laughed and pulled him closer continuing their kiss.

True to form as soon as Nate and Ava emerged from their room Blair was on them about the wedding. Somehow she even managed to find wedding magazines on an island. Everyone hugged them once again and congratulated them.

Nate laughed, "Thanks again guys."

Ava smiled at Blair and Serena, "Well I guess we better get one thing settled."

Serena raised her eyebrow, "Eloping so you don't have to deal with Blair's plans?" Everyone laughed and Blair scowled at her.

Ava laughed and quickly shook her head, "No way, I am relying on Blair to plan the party of the century." Blair gave Serena a smirk. Ava continued, "I was hoping you would be my maid of honor Blair." Blair squealed and wrapped Ava in a hug.

Ava turned to Serena, "Bridesmaid, please?" Serena smiled and wrapped her in a tight hug. Ava continued, "Henry and Ella as ring bearer and flower girl?"

Blair did a little jump and Serena smile grew wider. "I will take all that as a yes." Blair quickly laid some brides magazines on the small table by the lounge chairs. Ava looked over at the guys who were in deep conversation and drinking. Ava knew that Nate was going to ask Chuck to be his best man and Dan to be a groomsman.

"So Ava where do you want to get married so many options."

"New York."

Blair clasped her hands together and started rambling and Serena just shook her head holding back laughter, "You asked for it Ava."


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