AN: Thanks for the reviews. Sorry this chapter is a little later than usual. Gonna update tomorrow too probably, because next week I have my German exams and so i'll be busy most of the time :)

Chapter 6: I've Underestimated Chuck's Charm (Again) (From Black Kids – I've Underestimated My Charm (Again))

Blair had spent the whole day avoiding Nate. After agreeing to meet Chuck tonight, she felt kind of guilty about it, but her heart and body ached for Chuck and she wasn't going to cancel their meeting. In truth, she was really excited about it. She'd got through until lunch without seeing him, and when she saw him approaching where she was sat on the met steps, she'd mumbled something about getting a chemistry assignment done. She'd walked off, cursing herself because Nate was probably getting suspicious.

Chuck was also excited about his scheduled night with Blair, and he too was trying to avoid Nate, he'd learned from Blair that he'd seen the Gossip Girl post and he wasn't happy, and Chuck couldn't blame him. He just hoped that Nate wouldn't be angry at him. To make sure he didn't run into Nate, he'd stayed in the courtyard, assuming Nate would leave the school at lunch and light up outside. How wrong he was.

"Chuck!" Nate shouted him, as he approached Chuck's dark figure which was leaning against the wall. Chuck didn't want to turn around and experience the wrath of Nate Archibald, but he figured he should.

"Hey... Nate" Chuck replied, almost scared of what Nate would say next.

"Look I saw the picture on Gossip Girl, and I don't wanna sound like a jealous boyfriend or anything, but Chuck, Stay the fuck away from Blair, Ok?" Nate hadn't wanted to shout and cause a scene, for fear that Gossip Girl would find out, and therefore Blair would, too, but he felt his anger rising.

"Nate, it was a misunderstanding, she had something on her face, that's all" Chuck tried to calm Nate down, he was new to the school and didn't want to start a fight with who appeared to be one of the most popular guys in school.

"Hmm, that's what she said. Ok" Nate seemed satisfied with Chuck's response; although the look on his face told Chuck that this fight – if that's what you could call it – wasn't over. With that, Nate walked away and joined a group of Lacrosse players. Of course Nate plays Lacrosse.

Chuck was seriously considering taking up a sport if that's what Blair was into. Wait, did he just think about doing something for Blair? Chuck Bass did not do that. The most he did was buy flowers, and that had been a struggle last night. He hadn't known which ones to buy. He was going to get roses, because those were the obvious type, but Blair was too good for roses. So he'd picked the hydrangeas. He'd hoped Blair would like them, and judging by her texts last night, she did.

Chuck didn't know why he'd invited Blair around to spend another night with him. It was now Thursday, which meant they'd still only known each other for six days. Despite this, Chuck felt as though he'd known Blair for much of his life, as though she knew everything about him and he knew everything about her.

After school, Chuck went over to his room in the van der Woodsen's home. He wasn't planning on bringing Blair here; Serena could see her and they'd have some explaining to do. However, Chuck had bought a gift on Saturday morning should he ever see the beauty he'd met the night before again.

Chuck was lounging on a sofa near the front of the burlesque club when Blair rejoined him.
"You know what you need, Princess?" Chuck asked, a smirk forming on his face.
"What do I need, Chuck?" Blair wondered
"A bracelet. You have a necklace, and a ring, and even a headband... even if it's no longer on your head" Chuck laughed as he realised that Blair had left her headband near the stage.

Blair was quite nervous about seeing Chuck tonight. On the cab ride over, she debated in her head whether or not she should go home and change her outfit. She was currently wearing a simple black dress with red tights, but she wondered whether the tights made her legs look fat; whether the outfit was good enough for Chuck. Although he's seen me looking a lot worse than I do now.

Blair always felt as though she had to dress up for Nate. Even after all these years of dating he hadn't seen Blair with anything less than immaculate make-up and hair (although in windy conditions the condition of her hair couldn't be helped). Chuck, on the other hand, had seen her naked, which is more than Nate ever had. He'd seen her with no make-up on, hair gone awry after a night's sleep (although on the Friday she had left at 5am so it wasn't so bad). He still called her beautiful though. Her heart swelled at the memory.

"Oh my hair! I hope nobody sees me when I get home, I look horrible" Blair was stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom, trying to comb through the knots with her fingers.
Suddenly Chuck came up behind her and kissed her shoulder. He then met her eyes in the mirror.
"You look beautiful, don't worry" He flashed a genuine smile towards her. Chuck Bass didn't do smiles, he did smirk.

After Chuck had collected the gift from his bedroom, he went down to the front desk to collect the keys to Suite 1812. He glanced at his watch. 6:50. Blair would be arriving soon, and he wanted to surprise her with his gift almost straight away, so he decided to wait outside in the hotel's courtyard. The weather was still nice, the sun was almost setting but the air was warm, and it put Chuck in an even better mood.

At exactly 6:57, Blair's cab came to a stop outside the hotel. She suddenly felt nervous; what if someone saw her? I could just say I was going to Serena's, although Serena is probably in... Brooklyn, eugh. She handed some cash to the driver and stepped out, trying to be graceful as she walked through the gates of the hotel and into the courtyard. She spotted him almost instantly; the setting sun shone on his face and highlighted his bored yet excited expression. She felt her heart skip a beat as he glanced up and saw her, his smirk arriving on his face once more.

He began to walk over to her, so they met in the middle of the courtyard. There were no hugs, kisses or even stroking of cheeks this time; they'd learnt their lesson, they needed to be careful in Gossip Girl country. Chuck did, however, hand Blair the package he had collected earlier. She raised her eyebrows, but opened the long black velvet box as Chuck waited eagerly for her reaction. Her eyes lit up as soon as she saw it – a simple silver bracelet with a small yet classy diamond – and on impulse she hugged Chuck.

Chuck Bass did not do hugging. He was not a hugger. He was beginning to realise though, that he made a lot of exceptions for Blair; so he quickly wrapped his arms around her before pulling her inside. As soon as they were in the elevator he attacked her lips, and didn't stop until they were in Suite 1812, their own personal heaven.

At 11pm, Blair had to go home, despite Chuck's protests.

"Come on Chuck, I have to go... I wonder just how many woman have actually slept in that bed!" Blair groaned as she was collecting her clothes, which were currently strewn all over the bedroom of the suite.

"You're the only one, actually." this admission shocked them both. Chuck was suprised he hadn't had the urge to pick up another girl except Blair since he'd been here, and Blair was suprised at this too. She felt her lips curve back up as Chuck pulled her back down to his bed. He kissed her lips forcefully, pleading her to stay, but she gently pushed him away.

The maid would be wondering where she was.

Spotted: Queen B and C hugging outside the Palace Hotel. What's this? Our Queen has found herself a new King? Wonder what N will say about this. XOXO – Gossip Girl