First off, a big huge thank you to everyone who reviewed! The last chapter got like, three times more reviews than any other chapter, which makes me really excited. The response the last chapter got means a lot to me. So I really hope you guys all continue to review!
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this chapter.
I did read it over before putting it up, but if I missed any mistakes, I apologize.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gossip Girl, or any of the characters. The only thing I own are lots of nice headbands like Blair =b.
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Chapter 9
Serena stood outside of Chuck's bedroom rooted to the floor. She was sure she hadn't just heard Blair say she was pregnant. She couldn't have heard right. With her brows furrowed, she went over what she had just heard debating if she had heard correctly or not, her mind barely processing everything due to being in a state of complete shock.
But then it hit her. Blair had been acting weird lately, and she knew something was up. She remembered Blair saying Chuck had been good to her recently. That he had been nice. If Blair was pregnant, that could be the reason for Chuck's change in behavior towards Blair. But what she didn't understand is why Blair wouldn't tell her. She was her best friend, after all.
So without bothering to consider anything else, and with letting her shocked and curious mind take over her logical side, she swung open Chuck's door to see Blair cuddled up to Chuck on his bed.
"You're pregnant?" Serena asked incredulously, and very loudly as she stared at them, her eyes wide and accusing.
Blair had just fallen asleep, but at Serena's words, her eyes snapped open instantly in both shock and horror, and she could feel Chuck's body tense underneath hers at Serena's accusation.
"Quiet," Chuck hissed at his step-sibling, sending an icy glare her way, both hoping to avoid disturbing Blair, and to try and keep Serena quiet enough that Lily or Eric wouldn't overhear what she had just exclaimed.
Blair lifted herself slightly to look at Chuck, the look of horror on his face matching the look on hers. Getting up quickly from his place on the bed, Chuck went over to Serena and grabbed her by the arm, pulling her inside the room and swiftly shutting the door behind her, causing Serena to glare at him.
"You're pregnant?" Serena asked again in a more level tone of voice, her eyes focused on Blair sternly, waiting for an answer.
"What?" Blair exclaimed incredulously, feigning innocence and shock at such an accusation, as Chuck just stood beside Serena. He was glaring at the blonde, with his arms crossed and his lips pursed.
"You're pregnant," Serena stated more as a fact this time, instead of a question.
"God, S, have you been watching too many dramas on TV recently? Of course I'm not pregnant," Blair lied, sending Serena a displeased look.
"Are we really going to go there, B?" Serena crossed her arms over her chest as she stared Blair down. Blair simply looked at her with an innocent look. "I heard you after I left the room," Serena stated, her eyebrows raising as she awaited a response.
Blair's face dropped, the innocent look falling from her features as she looked down. She held her hands in her lap, playing with her fingers nervously. She couldn't bring herself to look up at Serena, not wanting to see the judgement on her face.
Chuck stood there, leaving Blair to handle this how she thought fit. He wasn't ready to face the wrath of Blair Waldorf if he confirmed Serena's accusation when Blair wasn't willing to let Serena know yet. So he stood quietly, glancing at Blair to make sure she was okay, only to glare back at Serena.
"I have no idea what you're talking about, S," Blair said matter of factly as she found a new surge of courage, and glared at Serena.
"Don't deny it, B. I heard you say you weren't liking the joys of pregnancy," Serena concluded smugly receiting Blair's own words. Seeing the fear that became apparent in her best friend's eyes at her words, Serena tried a different approach. "Why didn't you just tell me, Blair?"
Blair yet again looked down, unable to meet Serena's eyes.
This time Chuck decided to interject himself. He had already been clenching his jaw, beyond irritated at Serena's persistence. He didn't want her pushing Blair.
"Enough, sis," Chuck spat harshly. "You heard her, she's not pregnant, so why don't you just go bug someone else," he said pointedly, motioning to the door.
Serena ignored him. "Blair, you can tell me. I'm your best friend," she pleaded, knowing that Blair was lying.
Chuck was just grabbing Serena's arm to pull her out of the room when Blair finally spoke.
"Chuck, it's okay," she told him in a defeated voice, and he released Serena's arm looking at Blair curiously. Still looking down, she continued, "I am pregnant," she whispered, knowing she wouldn't be able to hide it from Serena. Her blonde best friend already knew something was up, and she claims she overheard her saying she was pregnant. It's not like it would do any good to try and deny it anymore. If she did, Serena would just become determined to prove it, and in doing so, she might expose Blair's secret to everyone else. And that was the last thing Blair wanted.
"Why didn't you just tell me sooner?" Serena asked softly, slightly hurt that her best friend didn't bother to tell her, or confide in her. She stepped closer to the bed, where Blair was still seated.
Blair looked up at Chuck, trying to find the courage to have this confrontation with Serena. Sighing, Chuck nodded. "I couldn't, Serena. I didn't want anyone to know. And I didn't want to be judged by you, or by anyone. The last thing I need is for this to end up on Gossip Girl," Blair spoke softly still looking down at her fidgeting hands.
Serena looked up at Chuck now. "Do you mind?" she asked, wanting time alone with her best friend now that the truth was out and they could really talk.
"I do mind," he countered her, his jaw tightening, and he threw a quick glance at Blair.
"Can you give us a minute?" Serena tried again, this time looking at him with hard eyes.
He looked at Blair, unsure about leaving her alone with Serena who would probably ask far too many questions. He didn't want Serena stressing Blair out. He realized he was becoming quite protective of Blair ever since finding out she was pregnant.
"It's okay, Chuck," Blair told him with a smile small, locking eyes with him. "Can you just give us a minute?" she asked sweetly.
"But it's my room!" he said in an exasperated tone, almost to the point of it being a slight whine. Blair gave him a soft pleading look. "Fine..." he muttered as he turned towards the door. After grabbing the door knob, he turned back around and looked at Serena. "You are not to tell anyone about this," he said harshly. Then, looking at Blair, he softened. "I'll be right outside the door".
"What, so you can eavesdrop?" Serena asked challengingly.
"You mean like you did, dear sister?" Chuck glared. "You have five minutes. Then I'm coming back in".
After Chuck left the room, Serena turned to Blair wanting more information.
"So it's seriously Chuck's?" Serena asked wrinkling her nose at the thought.
"I heard that!" Chuck's deep voice came through the door.
"Then stop listening!" Serena yelled, causing Blair to laugh lightly.
"So it's Chuck's?" Serena asked again, in a hushed whisper so that Chuck wouldn't be able to hear.
Blair nodded, her hands still fidgeting nervously. "Yeah," she confided.
"But when?" Serena asked with a confused look on her face. "You two didn't even want to be anywhere near each other for months".
"After Bart's funeral," Blair explained, meeting Serena's eyes. "It just sort of happened. I can't explain it. You wouldn't understand it unless you were there," she couldn't find the words she was looking for to properly explain.
"Ew, I'm glad I wasn't!" Serena shrieked in a low whisper. but then grew serious. "But what are you going to do?"
"I'm keeping it. We're keeping it," she corrected herself with a small smile, one hand instinctively and protectively placing itself over her abdomen.
"So is that what you meant before, about Chuck being good to you recently?" Serena asked, remembering Blair's words from earlier that night.
Blair nodded. "He's been really great, S. He's been really supportive, and dare I say it, helpful. I don't think I could do this without him," she confessed.
"And are you happy about all of this, about being pregnant?" the blonde asked hesitantly.
"I don't know. I mean, obviously I didn't plan for this to happen. I'm scared," Blair paused, her eyes becoming glassy with tears at the thought of everything, which caused Serena to lean in and give her a reassuring hug. "But Chuck's been really good to me since he found out, despite being heinous at times," Blair rolled her eyes. "He's the only other person that knows, S, and I want to keep it that way, so you can't say anything to anyone. No one. I don't want the whole Upper East Side knowing," she cautioned.
"I won't tell anyone, B. Promise," she reassured the brunette with a smile. "But I can't get over the fact that Chuck has actually been...nice and...helpful," she sounded unsure of her wording as she let out a soft laugh.
"The downside to him being around, and helping me is that it confuses me. I'm confused by all of it, even though I appreciate him being there for me. I don't know where things stand between us," Blair said with a sigh, her confusion becoming evident on her face.
Serena grasped Blair's free hand. "Then why don't you ask him," the blonde advised with small smile.
"S, I ca --," the petite brunette stopped mid-sentence, an unreadable expression crossing her face.
"B? What is it?" Serena asked, concern creeping over her.
"Chuck!" Blair yelled, her face still contorted into an unreadable expression as her hand continued to lay on her stomach.
Within seconds, Chuck was back in the room and by Blair's side, a questioning and worried look washing over his features as her looked her over, trying to figure out what was wrong. "Is it the baby?" he asked, noticing her hand resting on her abdomen.
She nodded. "I -- I felt something. It felt like....like fluttering," she explained, her eyes raising up to meet his as she looked at him in amazement, a smile small creeping over her lips.
"Oh my God, B!" Serena exclaimed excitedly. "You felt the baby move?"
Blair nodded, and then looked towards Chuck again, still with a faint smile on her lips.
After realizing she was okay, his features relaxed, and a tiny content smirk formed on his lips as he sat down next to Blair. He reached his hand over to place it on top of hers, which was still resting on her stomach. He couldn't explain what caused him to do what he did next, but in that moment, it just felt right.
Without another thought, he leaned in and captured Blair's soft lips with his.
Gossip Girl here. It seems like a certain soon-to-be CEO hasn't been seen out partying with any women recently. What's the matter, C, technical difficulties? Maybe the trip to the pharmacy was for the little blue pill. Viagra, anyone?
xoxo,
-Gossip Girl
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Just to clarify, it wasn't that Chuck didn't trust Serena...he just didn't want her to bombard Blair with questions, and therefore upset her...which is why he was hesitant to leave the room, and because he's being protective of Blair...that and the fact that it is his room, lol.
Second thing I want to clarify....Blair didn't feel the baby kick. She just felt the baby move. So..it's not that her hand felt the movement, it's just that she felt it inside of her. I know I wrote it so that she's only about 11 weeks pregnant right now, but I've also been trying to do a little bit of research so that I don't have things too unrealistic. I know that pretty early in the pregnancy, but it is possible to feel it then already, it's different for everyone, and also with her being as thin as she is, there would be more of a chance for her to be able to feel the baby's movements sooner than the approximate time frame that's usually given [I did read that somewhere, I'm not making it up, I swear, lol]. So just trust me and go with it for the story, lol =).
And I'm sorry, I couldn't resist the viagra GG blast. But there's also a slight hint at something in that blast. You can try guessing if you'd like =b [and obviously he wasn't picking up viagra, keep in mind he was getting Blair's vitamins].
Coming up...will Chuck and Blair finally be able to talk about their feelings and where they stand? And if they get to, what will happen when they do?
Anyways, sorry for the long rant. I just wanted to explain those two things so that there was no confusion. With that said, I hope this chapter didn't disappoint and that it met your expectations as far as what you hoped might happen. Pretty please review if you liked it, and let me know what you think!
