"Blair hurry up!" I heard Chuck's impatient voice from the other side of the door.
"I'm coming!" I heard him sigh. I chuckled to myself. I looked in the mirror one last time. My Marchesa Strapless Silk Chiffon Gown in purple was perfect for my silhouette. My classic Christian Louboutin black pumps, though barely visible, complimented the dress divinely. My hair was done up in a curly bun, with a few small strands framing my face. My make up was classic, black eyeliner and purple eyeshadow, and sparkly black mascara that made my eyes pop. My lipstick was the same color as my natural lips. I wore no necklace, but I wore the small diamond bracelet Chuck had bought me the week before. I wore small diamond earrings and I painted my nails a classic pink. It had taken me hours upon hours to make everything perfect, but I knew it was well worth it, because I looked fabulous.
I walked to the door. I took a deep breath and opened it. Chuck had pulled up a chair in front of the door. He was sitting in the chair with this eyes closed, but when I opened it his eyes popped open. He stared at me as he slowly stood up from the chair. His mouth was in the shape of an "o".
"Blair… you look…" I smiled as he tried to find the words. "Outstanding." He walked over to me and put his hands on my waist
I smiled and dusted some fuzz off of his shoulder. "Thank you. You don't look too shabby yourself." He was wearing a black tux and a black bowtie. It was classic, and it made him look even more handsome than he already was.
He put his arm out to me. "Well shall we?"
I laughed and linked arms with him. "We shall."
***
"You're the most beautiful woman in this room tonight Blair. And everyone knows it." Chuck whispered in my ear. I smiled, I looked around the room. I felt like Cinderella. Everyone was staring at me. It was flattering, but the only opinion I cared about was his. It was so weird to think that a few years ago all I cared about was what people thought of me. But having someone love me changed everything. It was like I always knew that no matter what I looked like, in someone's eyes, I was perfect.
"Well aren't you lucky." I whispered back in a flirtatious way.
He laughed and kissed me in front of all the gazing eyes. I heard the faint murmur of "aren't the adorable". I smiled against Chuck's lips. Nothing could get better than this.
***
As we sat at our table Chuck had his arm around my waist and I had my hand on his thigh. He leaned into me and whispered, "I love you."
I smiled and looked at him. He looked back at me so lovingly. I placed my hand on his cheek and gave him a quick peck on the lips. "I love you too."
When our food came, we were forced to use both our hands and we couldn't stay in contact. It was miserable, but we soon finished our food and went back to our previous position.
I leaned over to Chuck and whispered, "Do you remember what happened here?"
He shook his head with disgust. "Please don't remind me."
"It's not what you think. This is the place that I realized, you were the one." My hand found his. "That nothing Nate ever said or did could ever top you. I tried to find you, but you were already gone."
He looked at me, awe stricken and confused. "I would've come back for you."
"I know… but to tell you the truth, I was embarrassed. Embarrassed to beg for your forgiveness, I was worried you would think less of me." I looked him straight in the eye. I needed him to know that I wasn't embarrassed anymore.
He still looked confused, he shook his head a little. He put his hand up to my chin. "I could never think less of you. You're my whole world, you're the only thing that matters."
I leaned my forehead against his and smiled. The orchestra started playing a slow and beautiful melody. Chuck stood up and put his hand out to mine. "Will you dance with me Blair?"
I looked up at him and smiled. "Of course." I took his hand and he led me to the dance floor. He put one hand on the small of my back and his other hand found mine. I put my hand on his shoulder and we gracefully moved back and forth.
I smiled and chuckled. "You know Chuck, I'll never understand your love for dancing."
He smiled back and leaned close to my ear. "I only enjoy dancing with one person."
I smiled. "Mhmmm? And who's the lucky girl?"
"You may know her. She's beautiful, absolutely stunning. She's smart, witty, caring, passionate, loving. She's my best friend. I hate when I'm not with her. She's the only woman I've ever loved, and I hope to spend as much time as I can with her."
"She sounds familiar. What's her name perchance?"
"Her name's Blair Waldorf. Have you heard of her?"
I leaned my head on his shoulder. "I think we've met before."