Chuck sat on the edge of the bed, watching as Blair slept. She had just fallen asleep and he was relieved. She had thrown up 3 times since they had been back: once in the elevator all over Chuck's suite, once in the hallway outside Chuck's door and once in the bathroom, barely making it to the toilet. He had finally gotten her in bed with some crackers and water in her stomach.
"She sleeping?" Serena asked coming in behind him. Chucked looked over his shoulder at her nodded, looking back at Blair. "Look Chuck, I'm really sorry about tonight. This is all my fault, don't take it out on her," she added, standing in front of him.
"S, stop. Unless you forced alcohol down her throat it isn't your fault," he told her, brushing hair off of Blair's face. "I'm not mad. Not at you or her. I just don't know how to get things back on track and that's why I've been so frustrated. I never thought that I'd be sitting back watching her form a new life without me," he spoke, his voice deep.
"It doesn't have to be without you. Make yourself apart of the adventure. I wish I had someone back here loving me the way you love her," Serena whispered, placing her hand on Chuck's back. "You and her are like an epic love story."
"I didn't cheat on her, never have." Serena's met his and she nodded slowly. "I figured Blair would have told you about how she caught me with those two girls. I should have never taken them out but I knew I could land the deal better that way. I'm Chuck Bass. That's what they want. But I never cheated," he whispered, his voice sincere.
"I knew you didn't and so did she," Serena replied motioning towards Blair. "She gets just as insecure as you do. You have to remember that." Chuck nodded, slowly standing up.
"You should go to bed. It's almost 7." Chuck walked towards the door and Serena followed. He headed into the kitchen and poured himself a drink.
"It's a little early don't you think," Serena questioned, a small smirk on her face.
"Or, depending on how you look at it, it's really late," he replied, sipping the alcohol. Serena rolled her eyes but smiled.
"Night… brother." Serena smiled at him and Chuck nodded, looking at her.
"Goodnight… sister."
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Blair woke to an empty bedroom as she tried to remember the events from the night before. Her head and stomach hurt and she knew that Chuck had been the one to put her in bed. She moaned, crawling out of bed and looking at the clock. 8:24. She walked down the hall and into the living room where she saw Chuck laying on the couch. She sighed, realizing he must be angry with her if he wasn't sleeping in the bedroom. She made her way over to him and brushed his arm with her hand lightly. His eyes opened quickly and looked up at her groggily. She smiled weakly, meet his gaze.
"Are you okay?" He asked, sitting up and reaching out for her hand. She nodded, looking at the floor.
"Why didn't you sleep in the bed with me?" She asked hesitantly. Chuck pulled her into his lap and kissed the back of her shoulder.
"I accidently fell asleep out here," he answered, rubbing her back gently. "You should really go back to bed," He told her, pushing her and standing up. He took her hand and led her back to the bedroom, leading her straight to the bed. She climbed back and in and scooted over for him. Chuck smiled, noticing how vulnerable she looked. He climbed in next to her and wrapped his arms around her small frame.
"Chuck?" she asked after awhile of silence.
"Hmmm," he answered, half asleep.
"I'm really sorry." Chuck shifted his weight, pulling her closer and kissing her forehead.
"You aren't the one who should be sorry, I am," he told her, running his hand along her arm. Blair's body shivered under his touch. "I should have never pulled away from you the way I did. I love you baby," he whispered, kissing her shoulder. Tears streamed down Blair's face as she heard those famous words. "Why are you crying?" he asked softly.
"I thought I was never going to hear those words from you again," she cried, burying her head into his chest. "I thought I had lost you." Chuck shook his head, pulling her in close.
"You'll never lose me Blair. I will always be here. You are the girl I will spend the rest of my life loving," he told her, closing his eyes and promising himself to never break that vow.
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November
"I'm going to miss you so much over break!" Sophie said, pulling Blair into a hug. Blair smiled, pulling away.
"We will see each other in 1 week!" Blair replied, going back to her side of the room to back her bag.
"Are you excited to be able to see Chuck everyday?" Sophie asked, plopping down on Blair's bed. Blair smiled, nodding her head as she folded her shirts.
"I can't wait!" Blair gushed, zipping her bag and grabbing her purse. "Have fun in the Hamptons! I'll see you in a week," Blair said putting her arms out, Sophie stepping into them. Blair pulled away and headed towards the door, pulling out her cell phone. It rang a few times then went to Chuck's voicemail.
"Hey baby, just letting you know I'm leaving now and I should be home in a few hours. I can't wait to see you. I love you," she said, closing her phone and exiting the dorm hall. She headed towards her car and froze in her spot when she saw Chuck standing a few feet away from her, leaning against her car. "Baby!" she yelled, running towards him, dropping her bags, and leaping into his arms. Chuck caught her and hugged her back, spinning her around. "What are you doing here?" she asked as he set her back down on her feet.
"I missed you," he told her, pulling her face into a kiss.
"So you came out here just to hug me?" she asked, pulling away and looking up at him. He smirked, nodding his head.
"I told my driver to go ahead and go. I'm going to ride back with you," he told her, brushing hair off her face.
"I told S I would pick her up from her class and drive her home too. I have her stuff in my car," Blair explained. Chuck nodded, picking up her bags and walking towards the trunk.
"S already left, in my limo," he told her, smiling. Blair beamed, jumping up and down like a little kid. "I do have one request though," he told her, placing his hands on her hip.
"What's that?" she asked.
"I get to drive home," Chuck told her with a smirk on his face. Blair slapped his arm playfully and pouted.
"I'm not that bad of a driver," she told him but handed him the keys anyways.
"I didn't say you were. I just want to get home in one piece," he replied, quickly dodging her slap and moving towards the car door.
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"I should have known she wouldn't come home for Thanksgiving. I haven't seen her in almost 2 months," Blair said, crumpling up the note her mother left explaining her most recent absence. Chuck frowned, watching as Blair's face scrunched up, fighting back tears.
"Stay with me then," he said, reaching out and taking her hand into his. "I'm sure Lily would love for you to stay with us." Blair shrugged, looking down at the floor.
"I was just looking forward to a nice Thanksgiving after being away. I thought she would care enough to change any plans and be here for me," she explained. Chuck nodded, knowing the feeling all too well.
"I could fly you out to see her. I don't think the Bass jet is being used this week," he suggested, pulling out his phone. Blair shook her head quickly. Grabbing his hand.
"I just want to spend it with the people I care about, and you Chuck Bass…" she whispered, coming towards him, their lips almost touching. "are someone I care very, very, deeply about." She kissed him hard, her lips slamming against his.
"I'm sorry Miss Blair," Dorota screeched from the hallway. Blair pulled away quickly and looked up at her.
"No, no. Dororta. It's okay," Blair called as she began to walk away. Dorota stopped and smiled timidly. "I'm going to be staying at Chuck's over my break since my mom couldn't make it home. Why don't you spend a few days with your family too. No one should be alone during the holidays," Blair told her, smiling.
"Oh thank you Miss Blair," Dorota replied with a smirk. Chuck looked at Blair and smiled, truly never seeing her so happy. His plan for this break would go without a hitch.