Thanks to everyone who is continuing to support and read my stories! I really didn't want to begin this story with a authors note but I wanted to let you know that I do have plans on incorporating music in this chapter. The songs I use, just know made me envision what was taking place at that moment, some may not necessarily go with the scene to a T but I did listen to them while writing. They will be posted before certain parts of the story, you can listen to those songs during the reading if you'd like or you don't even have to. But I used them as an extra push during my writing. Well I do hope you enjoy this chapter!
"The is a true story" says Dan
"Of 7 Strangers" says Serena & Nate
"Picked to live in a house" says Georgina
"To work together" says Carter
"Have fun together" Yells Chuck & Nate
"To have their lives taped" Yells Serena & Dan
"To find out what happens" says Carter & Georgina
"When people stop being polite" Yells Blair
"And start getting Real!" Yells Chuck
"The Real World" Yells Chuck and Blair
"Cancun!" Yells Everyone!
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She'd been out with Carlos one other time that week, and even though she didn't want to at first, she knew she had to make herself. Make herself forget about a certain dark-headed boy with piercing black, almond shaped eyes. Forget about their conversation that took place that night, forget the emotion behind every word spoken to her. Yes, she wanted, no she had to forget all about Chuck Bass!
"So B do you think this zip-lining adventure is going to be fun?"
"I don't know, never done it before S." turning to face her blonde friend "Why, have you?"
"Well no.. not zip-lining, I have however been parasailing many of times, living in Cali and all. Its like a right of passage, just like how almost everyone surfs!"
"Well I hate getting my hair wet!" thinking about the damage that salt water would do to her beautiful soft curls. "Plus I'm not a big fan of the sun, being here in Cancun has given me enough sun for a lifetime! Not to mention, I don't really like being up super high, but that's between you and I!" she states before winking.
"No worries B, your secrets safe with me!" she says, before they both start laughing. "Well I suppose I'll catch you downstairs, we're set to leave at 10 so you have about 15 more minutes."
"No problem, meet you down there S." watching her friends retreating form. Serena really did have those legs for days and that sunshiny hair!
SoMo- Kings and Queens
On the ride over Blair was squeezed between Nate & Carter in the middle seat, while Georgie, Serena and Dan was in the back seat. Chuck insisted on jumping into the passengers seat next to the tour guide. Who happened to be a middle aged man, who was a native from the area. They'd drove a little over an hour back into the forest of Cancun, that sported some of the most beautiful greenery & water masses Blair and the others had ever seen.
"Okay it looks like we are here, Ladies and Gentlemen please grab your packs and come this way, we have about a half of mile hike up this hill and that is where you all will zip-line down to the bottom." the guide states before instructing them again. "Once your down at the bottom, you will meet the other guide his name is Diego he will then take you on a couple looksee's as we call them. Please do enjoy our beautiful country and have a wonderful time!
"Ugh... my feet are killing me!" shrieked Georgie. "Gosh are we almost to the top!"
"Well if you would have read the paper that was give to all of us, you'd seen that it stated to wear proper footwear!"
"Shut it Snow White, this beautiful body does not wear hiking boots!" motioning to her body then and there.
"Well I normally wouldn't either, but if something pacifically states and I quote 'please follow the rules, and come with the necessary assets listed below' then I for one am not going to mock it, nor take it seriously!" Blair states while rolling her eyes.
"Oh my gosh, this is going to be so much fun!" excels Serena, she was practically giddy the whole entire time!
"Yeah, I cant wait! I've never went zip-lining before, always wanted to but never had the chance." says Nate.
"Nate, I just know your going to love it! In fact all of us are going too!" states the blonde once again.
"I swear Serena your going to be jumping off a rock cliff going face first, reaching speeds quit possibly over 50 mile an hour and yet your this perky and excited!" states Carter. "Is there anything that your not overly bubbly about?" turning to face her.
"Oh Carter don't be such a sour puss!" she states while grinning.
"I'm not, I'm only pointing out the reality of all of this!" he grins back.
"Carter, can you really go over 50 miles an hour?" states Blair
"Well yeah sure you can. It all goes by your weight, plus how high up in elevation we all are. Which in that case, I'd say pretty damn high!"
"Why, is Snow White scared?" states Georgie after seeing the look of fear cross over her face.
"No!" she simply answer backs before treading ahead.
"So Chuck, you haven't really had much to say this morning, are you excited?"
"Humdrum Humphrey, if I felt like talking don't you think I'd initiate a conversation?" looking to the boy next to him.
"Well hell, you don't have to be a prick about it. I just noticed you was being a little overly quit this morning." he says before backtracking next to Blair who only smirked at him.
Once they all finally made it to the top, it was then the instructor went over procedure with all of them. On how to suit up, to make sure their straps where tight and secure at all times. Also how to stop once they made it down to the bottom.
"Okay, now this is going to be a duo adventure so partner up with someone and the both of you will then be strapped into the same harness. One of you will have to go with me due to the odd number we have here."
"Serena do you want to be my partner" asks the Blond
"Sure Natey!"
"Well I call Carter!" states Georgina, putting her hands on her hips.
"I guess that leave you and I Padre!" says Dan as he looks to the instructor. No way in hell was he going to be stuck with Chuck or Blair! Truth be told he really wanted to go with Serena, but sense Nate the Great done called tabs he didn't really have much of a choice.
Chuck and Blair then looked to one another knowing that, that left them being partners for this adventure. And even though, they'd avoided each other for the most part around the house, it looks like today they were going to be forced together no matter what. Close together at that!
"Well, looks like that leaves you and I Waldorf!" states Chuck as he comes to stand next to her.
"Yeah, just try not to crush me Bass!" she says while smiling over at him.
"I'll try not too" he banters back.
After Serena and Nate went first, it was then Georgie and Carter's turn. Blair knew that her and Chuck was up next, which made her grow even more nervous. Granted she was a bit nervous to be doing this with Chuck of all people but knowing he was the one with her also filled her some type of comfort too. Blair wasn't scared of much, but heights happened to be one of them and looking down made her insides twist to no end. Once they were both suited and strapped into the same harness they waited for the instructor below to let them know the coast was clear. Now it was just a waiting game, which only worked on her nerves more. It was then she felt Chuck's much bigger arms and hands wrap around her body pulling her in close to him.
"You okay Blair" he whispers into her ear.
"Wha... yeah I'm fine!" she states, being partially stunned from his arms around her, and his lips being so close to her ear.
"Don't lie to me Waldorf, I cant fell your whole body practically shaking next to me." he states, yet without an ounce of sarcasm just genuine concern.
"Okay, I'm scared to death! I really, really have this thing with heights, and well this is... pure hell right now!"
"There's nothing be ashamed about Blair" he says after he hears the disappointment in her words "Everyone's scared of something!"
"Yet, I'm still left wondering what that something is for you?" she says simply.
"Maybe I'll tell you one day. "he chuckles slightly into the shell of her ear, instantly feeling tons of tiny bumps surface onto her skin. Making him smile even more.
"Okay, I just received the okay for you two to go, so when your read just jump from the ledge" states the instructor.
"Chuck... I don't know if I can do this." she then begins to breath heavily.
"Blair, yes you can! You can do anything you want to, its just pushing yourself to do it!"
"I know that, but it still seems impossible to do!"
"Nothings impossible, look do you feel my arms wrapped around you right now?" he watched her head nod "Well I'm not going to let go of you, I promise!" shaking his head to her "I know everything comes with a risk, but you'll never know if you don't try, Trust me Waldorf, its going to be amazing!"
"Okay, I'm ready Chuck, to risk it all." she states not knowing if this whole thing and what he said was about the zip-ling or something much more deeper.
"On the count of three!" he says into the shell of her ear before counting it out. " one... two...three." he states before grasping her that much tighter and jumping from the ledge.
Mr. Probz-Waves (Rendition) by SoMo
Only moments after the jump, Chuck cant help but feel beyond amazing at this moment, to be here and seeing all of this. And to have Blair in his arms, was beyond exhilarating. He'd half expected her to scream the whole time but for some reason, she wasn't doing none of that. When he inched his head around closer to her face he noticed her eyes shut, and a look of serene on her face. Making him smile at all of the beauty and essence that only she could hold for him. In that moment, he forgot about all the hang-ups and risks as to why he couldn't have her, or be something more with her. Because the feelings she was constantly bestowing him with on a daily basis, well he just didn't know why he kept denying himself of being happy with her. Because that's what she constantly gave him. A happiness that he'd never experienced before. She was his light in this darkened world that he constantly was forced to walk.
"Blair open your eyes" he says, watching her long lashes being to lift gently.
"Oh my gosh, this feels amazing Chuck!" she states while smiling. "I feel like I could fly!" she then begins to laugh, at the overwhelming feeling of being free felt.
"Then do it!" he says laughing slightly at her smiling face. "lift your arms out and let go, I got you remember, plus your in a harness." he watched her face contemplate his words. "Just let your arms be free Blair" and that's when he see's her do just that.
In that moment he watched her small arms and dainty hands soar out into the air, watching her face take on a euphoric expresses of happiness, yearning, amazement, and just so much more. Small strands of hair danced through the air too, and she began to laugh. Making him laugh along with her. Both of them lost in this moment, like nothing that'd happened weeks before even mattered.
"Chuck, I feel like I'm soaring!" she says "Everything's just so beautiful, amazing!" she then turns her head to the side to look at his face, watching the excitement yet emotions play across his face and eyes.
"Yes you are!" he states "Both of those things! Beautifully amazing in so many ways Blair!" he says before taking her lips into his.
Granted it may had been Chuck who initiated the kiss all along, but the moment his lips touched hers she couldn't control her bodies reaction to him. bringing one of her arms in, she then wrapped it around his head bringing him closer to her face. They kissed each other with so much intensity, so much passion. With a eagerness a yearning of something they'd been denying themselves for much to long. A frenzy of warmth ruptured through their bodies, and mingled with the ongoing battled that they'd both been fighting for months now. Eliciting an outburst of emotions that they'd been forgoing for way to long!
Once they'd landed at the bottom, both hadn't spoken a word as to what had momentarily happened. The kiss for sure brought out an overwhelming feeling that neither was sure they could burry this time. No the feelings that washed over them was much stronger and far harder to turn a head to. Yet even though the two was quiet that didn't exceed the heat and energy radiating from one body to another. Standing next to each other in that moment the both of them came to an unknown agreement that they could no longer deny one another!
"You all have three hours of free time, please take this time to enjoy what all the island has to offer. We have some the best beaches around, the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see! Which is to set in two hours." the guide states before turning to leave.
"Blair, do you want to go check out the beach scene with me?" says the blonde.
"I.. I was actually" she then looks over to Chuck.
"Serena, looks like I've already called dibs on Blair!" he casually throws out.
"Well you two have fun then" she says while turning to walk away "Oh and try not to kill one another!" she winks before leaving.
"So Waldorf, what do you wanna do first?" Chuck states as he turns to look at her.
"Well Bass I have you know I'm a pretty awesome sandcastle builder!" she states, with hands on her hips, smiling up at him.
"Is that so!" he smiles down at her "Well what about we make this a game of sorts!"
"What do you have in mind?"
"Whoever builds the better sandcastle has to do whatever the other one says!" looking down at her, with the most serious look he could possibly fester up on his face. "Oh come on Waldorf, you aren't scared are you?"
"Of your Bass?" grinning even bigger "Never!" she sarcastically states.
"Well let the games begin!"
The Weeknd - Earned It (Rendition) by SoMo
"So tell me, was you a super bad boy in your high school days?" Blair says while packing more sand into one of her buckets.
"Well yeah I guess you could say that!" Chuck says while looking over at her.
"I knew it!" slightly shaking her head smiling.
"What about you? Don't tell me you were always such a good girl all your life."
"I'm not that much of a good girl I have you know!" watching him look at her questionably "Blair Waldorf knows how to have fun!" challenging him with her eyes.
"Really? What's the most wildest, craziest thing you've ever done?"
"Well.. for starters... I've" turning her head to the side, was her life really always that boring? "I've made a sex tape."
"Yeah, which I already know. Remember you let that out of the bag the first night here. But I have to admit, it definitely surprised me! I mean to know you have a sex tape just out there for possibly anyone to get their hands on!" he then begins smiling slyly.
"Impossible!" she states "I destroyed it the day after we even made it!"
"Wait so you made a sex tape, only to get rid of it the next day?"
"Exactly! I didn't want some video possibly leaking out of me and my significant other having sex to everyone! I mean I'm not some Paris Hilton, or Kim Kardashian wannabe!"
"Wow!" he then begins to laugh.
"What?" looking over at him, hearing his ongoing laughter.
"Nothing, you really are a good girl aren't you?"
"Yeah, I guess so. Sorry, I'm not more interesting Bass!" she says while lowering her face down to stare at the sand. "Sorry, I'm such a tedious, dull, lifeless person!"
"Do what?" he then stops laughing all together. Looking over at her, she seemed so small in that moment. He then takes her face into his hand gently lifting it back up to look at him. "How could you ever think that!" looking her in the eyes.
"I... I don't know, I guess just because.." stuttering slightly over her words, his gaze having her momentarily wordless.
"Your anything but boring Blair! Your the most fascinating, lively person I've ever gotten the chance to know!" and it was true, Blair brought so many emotions out of him that he'd never experienced before.
"But how can you even say that! I lack the bubbly personality that Serena has. The sexual experience that Georgina clearly has!"
"Blair, do you seriously not have a clue how fucking amazing you are!" watching her eyes lift up at him again. "Serena may be bubbly all the time, but that to me just means she is just so one note! I mean Carter may be a prick but he has a point. You cant be that happy all the time! And as far as Georgina's concern she's nothing unique, unusual, or different. She's just like all the rest, seeking attention from anybody and everybody no matter if it makes her the biggest slut in the long run. But you Blair, your the most extraordinary girl I've ever met!"
"Chuck, you don't have to say that to make me feel better"
"Blair would you just shut up for a second!" he casually yet feelingly states, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "You are absolutely breathtaking, every time I think I have you all figured out, you go and do something that just makes me do a complete one eighty from what I thought I knew about you. Your constantly stupefying me. Don't you get that! It takes a lot in fact its never happened, but when I'm around you that's all you seem to do. Your one of the most strikingly beautiful women I've ever seen!"
"Chuck, I... I don't know what to say" smiling up at him.
"You don't have to say anything, just know that when Chuck Bass looks at you, he see's you! And thinks your every single one of those things and so much more!"
"You scare me you know." reaching her hand up to coif his, that is still resting on the side of her face.
"The feeling mutual, I promise!"
"So Chuck Bass is afraid of something after all." she states.
"That he is! You make me feel so many things Blair, I mean when I'm with you, Its like I'm finally breathing for the first time in my life. I'm finally living! But you also scare me to death, I'd never forgive myself if I ever hurt you!"
"I feel the same way Chuck, you may say that I'm the most liveliest person you've seen or met, but to be honest I was dead inside before I came here. And the moment I met you, kissed your lips that night its like you ignited this light inside me that keeps shinning. Making me feel alive once again. When I'm around you like right now, its like that light keeps getting bigger and brighter. But whenever I'm not with you, or we are fighting. Well it takes everything in me to keep the light alive."
"I know what you mean, trust me! Blair, my life has been filled with nothing but broken promises, and darkness! But when I met you, and when I'm with you. That darkness isn't there anymore. No its filled with the light that your constantly bringing into my life!"
Ed Sheeran - Thinkin' Out Loud (Rendition) by SoMo
"Chuck, I don't want to leave here without knowing what we are." taking his free hand in hers. "What are we Chuck? Because I'm done putting you, and this feeling in my back of my mind."
"I... I don't know. Damn it Blair, I want to give you that answer but I'm afraid!"
"I am to Chuck, for the first time in my life I'm afraid of the unknown."
"Well isn't that reason enough, I mean I wasn't lying when I said it would kill me inside to ever hurt you! I don't know if I can take that risk with you Blair!" knowing that he would no doubt do something to mess it up.
"Chuck do you want me?"
"What?" looking at her questionably. Did this whole time of him saying how amazing she was, didn't come in clear to her.
"Do you want me?"
"Of course I want you Blair, I've never wanted anything or anybody more then I want you"
"Okay, I want you too!" moving over to straddle his lap taking his face into her hands "Do you think we can just take it on faith right now that I want you, and that you want me! And we can figure out the happy ending part later?" looking at him questionably in that moment.
"Living in the now?" he states while getting lost in her big doe eyes.
"Yes! Stop worrying about the past, or the future. I want you to live in this moment with me, right now!"
"Okay" he states before pressing his lips to hers.
Kissing each other in that moment, they knew they'd reached new grounds. They were no longer the same Chuck and Blair. Chuck the boy from New York who swore he didn't do relationships, the bad boy womanizer who stated he'd never felt nothing for no one! And she wasn't the cold hearted broken girl from Maine, who hated everyone, who trusted no one but herself who been hurt to many times to let her heart go. The both of them was done denying that part of their life, they'd found something in one another that many never find! A soul mate, a companion, a forever! Whether they knew that yet or not was all up in the air. For they were no longer living in the past nor the future. This and what they were feeling was simply based on the present!
Well I do hope you all enjoyed this chapter, I wanted to keep going but I figured stopping it where I did would leave me enough room to make the next chapter all about them, and exploring this whole new relationship they are so clearly testing out. I was so done with making them deny whatever this things was between one another! I had to put them together already, I figured 7 chapters in this making the 8th was long enough to wait! I did add 3 photos to go along with this Chapter, you can find it on my Fanficiton profile under "The Real World" if you'd like to take a look. Just some of the scenery they were seeing, and also a cute collage of the both of them on the beach, playing around, and watching the sunset and kissing. Yeah sharing those sweet little moment. They aren't actually Chuck and Blair but I tried to get them as close of lookalikes as possible so you could just envision what I'm trying to type out. But I honestly hope you enjoyed this chapter, please leave me a review if you did, I really do enjoy reading them! Also a big thanks to all of you who have continue to support my stories with R&R's and Favorite's & Follow's! You all are just way to wonderful!
