Chapter 10

Author's Note: Thank you all so much for all the reviews! I keep saying this but they really mean a lot to me as it's the only way I know what you think of my writing.

And as much as I love to write smutty Chair fluff, we will be seeing more drama in the coming chapters so I hope you like the back and forth between the two =)

I also posted a new story called Of Course. It's set after 4x11 and is my take on Chair's hate-sex leading to a pregnancy. I hope you check it out and let me know what you think.

And OMG, I just saw the Midnight promo and it looks epic =o I so hope Chuck is the one she's engaged to, he's finally fighting for her (squealing with delight)!

QueenBee10 – Thanks!

A73104MG – Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm so glad you liked the way I wrote Serena, hopefully you'll like how I have Dan react to her. And there are some twists for Chair when it comes to the kid discussion. Let me know what you think of this chapter.

TriGemini – Thanks! I so agree with everything you wrote. Serena is completely off the rails and it's going to take a major wake up call for her to snap out of it. Only then will she finally be able to go home to New York and finally be the mom Billy needs her to be. As for Chuck and Blair, things are about to get very interesting for them ;) As always, looking forward to your comments.

Smp8421 – Thank you! Serena's a mess and Chuck was spot on with what he told her. So glad you like the mature Chuck and Blair and how they are there for each other. Looking forward to your thoughts on this chapter.

AshleyWilkes'Sister – Thank you! I really love future Chair too. Serena have a really long way to recovering and Dan and Billy will be a big part of it. So looking forward to reading your comments.

Ellibells – Thanks! Totally agree about Serena, I couldn't resist the Mr. and Mrs. Bass =D Can't wait to read your reaction to this chapter.

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Svenjen – Me too! Can't wait to read your thoughts on the fun they have in this chapter ;)

Lisottina81 – Thank you! Looking forward to your thoughts on Derena and Chair.

LeftWriter224 – You read my mind about how to get through to Serena. Get ready for Dan and Billy fluff in the upcoming chapters. Can't wait to read your comments on this chapter.

Jamieerin – I agree, Serena is lucky that the people who love her don't take Billy away and leave her to wallow on her own. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on this chapter.

BowtiesandButterflies – Thank you so much! I touched on what they did in chapter four but once Chuck and Blair start therapy we find out much more about the missing years. So looking forward to what you think of this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gossip Girl, or Ed Westwick – sigh.

XOXO

Blair was having a relatively slow day at work so she decided to surprise Chuck at his office for a long lunch.

When she got to his secretary's desk, she was told that he was busy and a message could be relayed to him later. Instead of threatening the middle-aged woman like she wanted to, Blair decided to take the diplomatic route with her.

"Let him know that Miss Waldorf is here to see him," Blair said smoothly.

The name must have rung a bell for her because she immediately pressed the intercom to let Chuck know of his visitor. "Mr. Bass, there's a Miss Waldorf here for you."

"I'll be right out," Chuck said.

Blair smirked at the woman when Chuck opened his door with a smile on his face. "I wasn't expecting you," he told her as he pulled her to him. "Did Shelia give you any trouble?"

"Not at all," Blair said sweetly as she raised her eyebrows to the older woman to let her know who held the upper hand. "I wanted to surprise you."

"And surprise me you did," he said. "Shelia, hold my calls."

She nodded as they entered Chuck's office and Blair closed the door behind him, locking it.

"What did you have in mind, love?" he asked, still holding her in his arms.

"Well," she drawled as she caressed his face, "I was thinking we could have a long lunch, if you're hungry."

"I'm hungry, but not for food," he told her as he hoisted her up and she wrapped her legs around him. She ran her fingers through her hair while he kissed her fervidly.

"That's what I was hoping," Blair said as she pulled back only to start kissing his jaw line. "Because I can't wait until we get home."

"Home?" he said as he looked at her, smiling. She had her belongings moved from her hotel suite and into his apartment as she was there whenever she wasn't at work, but she never called his apartment home before.

"Yeah, home," she told him breathily, "Where you and I are."

If Chuck thought he was hard before, he was ready to explode now. He backed her into the corner of the room so she could brace herself against the wall as she loosened his tie before unbuttoning his shirt. He had her underwear off in moments and they both worked at his belt, his hardness begging for her.

"Someone's ready for me," she smirked as she reached for him.

"Don't," he pleaded as he took her hand in his, "I won't last if you do that."

"Then what are you waiting for," she purred. "I'm ready for you."

That was all he needed to hear as he pulled back to enter her, gasping as she drew him to her once more. Her hands ran across his bare chest and around to his back, scratching as her mouth found its way to his neck.

It didn't need to be said that they couldn't be loud. His secretary was bound to know what they were doing, but that didn't mean they had to confirm her suspicions.

He had his arms wrapped around her as they rocked back and forth, trying to be careful but knocking against the wall a few times anyway. He could feel her spasming around him and felt her nipping at his earlobe when he came.

They stayed in the corner as their breathing became normal once more. "Talk about an afternoon delight," she smirked as she unhooked her legs from around him and started buttoning his shirt.

"Do you want these?" he asked as he reached down for the piece of clothing he hastily removed earlier.

"You keep them," she said cheekily as she put them in his pocket. "To remind you of me."

"Like I need a remembrance," he smirked as he led her around desk before he sat down and pulled her into his lap.

"I have the same photo in my desk at work," she said when she saw the framed photo of them from Lily's wedding to Rufus on his desk.

"In your desk?" he asked with raised eyebrows.

"There would be too many questions if it were on the desk," she told him as she leaned into him. "But I've always liked being able to look at it when the mood hit, which was often."

"I like knowing that," he said. "I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one who missed what we had."

"You weren't," she said as she kissed his nose. "As much as I fought it you were never far from my mind."

They were soon making out like teenagers for quite some time only to be interrupted by Blair's phone going off.

"I have a meeting in thirty minutes," she groaned as she pulled back and stood up to get her purse. "We'll finish this tonight."

"I'm holding you to that," he smirked as he fixed his tie and she unlocked the door.

"Enjoy the rest of your day, Bass," Blair smiled as she winked at Shelia while Chuck leaned against the doorframe to watch her walk away.

"Do you have any messages for me?" he asked his secretary.

"Yes," she said as she handed him a stack of files and a list of the calls he missed. "That photo doesn't do her justice."

Anyone who worked with him knew about the photo on his desk. Yet Shelia was the only one ballsy enough, and the only one secure enough with her job, to say anything to him. He chose to ignore her comment as he softly chuckled and closed the door to his office once more.

XOXO

Blair and Chuck were on their way to meet Nate and Dan for dinner later that week to update them on Serena. Both men were eager for news of how their old friend/girlfriend was after all these years.

The restaurant wasn't too far from Blair's office so they decided to walk there. They weren't a block away when a beautiful blonde woman approached them.

"Chuck Bass," she said as she passed, putting her hand on his arm to stop him.

"Monica," he said with unease as he could feel Blair's grip on his hand tighten. "I'd like you to meet."

"Blair Waldorf," Blair said coolly as she extended her other hand. Obviously this was one of Chuck's ex-girlfriends and she had to assert herself.

"So you're the one that got away," she stated as she gave Blair the once-over as she took her hand. "You seem happy now, Chuck."

"I am," he told her with a smile as his arm wrapped around Blair. "And how are you?"

"Oh, you know," Monica said flirtatiously, "I get around."

"As nice as it was to meet you," Blair said as she looped her arm through Chuck's, "We have dinner reservations to get to."

"Nice to meet you, too," Monica replied. She tried to give Chuck a hug but Blair angled in front of him so she couldn't. "Have a good night."

"We most certainly will," Blair told her with a wink as she led Chuck down the street.

"Possessive much?" Chuck asked with a smirk as they walked away from Monica.

"What?" she asked innocently. "I didn't like the way she was looking at you. And she touched your arm."

"I'll burn the jacket," he said when he saw the look on her face. "Will that make you happy?"

"Don't be silly," Blair said, "We can have it sent to the cleaners. And what did she mean by the one that got away?"

"You picked up on that?" he said as he looked at her. She just raised her eyebrows while she waited for his response. "When I broke things off with her, she asked me why. I told her it was because there would always be someone else. She took it pretty well. I, on the other hand, resigned to a life of celibacy until I could have a certain someone again."

"I don't think you know how much that means to me," she said as she leaned into him. "You wanting to wait for me, that speaks volumes of how much you've changed. Thank you."

He kissed her lips and she quickly deepened it by wrapping her arms around his neck. They stopped only when they were interrupted.

"You two really need to stop with this," Nate said as he and Dan stood outside the restaurant, staring at their friends who couldn't care less who saw them.

"Why?" Blair said. "We're enjoying ourselves."

"And making anyone that sees you two want to get sick," Dan grinned.

"Let's go," Nate said as he opened the door. "I want to know how it went when you saw Serena."

They were seated at a private table in the back when they began talking about their old friend.

"How was she?" Nate asked as soon as they placed their drink orders.

"She's been better," Blair told him. "Her son is absolutely adorable. Even Chuck was taken with him."

"You," Dan said with disbelief, "A kid person."

"He's a four year old, not an infant," Chuck said as he rolled his eyes. "Billy's quite grown up for his age, not that Serena's given him much of a choice."

"What do you mean by that?" Dan asked, visibly upset at what he was hearing.

"The kid's been taking care of her," Chuck said as he felt himself get angry once more at his stepsister's irresponsible actions. "She's a complete mess, drinking herself into an oblivion and ignoring her child."

"Wow," Nate said as he put down his drink. "I always thought when we had kids we'd do what we could not to become like our parents."

"I know," Blair responded. "Her actions are making Lily seem like mother of the year. And when I told her that she had no reaction, it's like she died when Carter did."

"But she has a child," Dan said heatedly. "Someone needs to make sure he's being cared for."

"Lily and Eric are still with them," Chuck told them. "Lily has no plans of returning to Manhattan without them. She's making sure Serena detoxes while Eric takes care of Billy."

"I still can't believe none of us were able to find her in all these years," Nate stated as he leaned back in his chair. "What in the world made you think of connecting her with Carter, B?"

"I knew you all tried everything," she said. "And she always had a weakness for Baizen. What did it hurt to check?"

"Good thing you did," Nate said. "I really hope she's able to bounce back from this."

"Dan," Blair said slowly as she moved forward, "I see your wheels turning. What are you thinking?"

"Maybe I should try talking with her," he said slowly as he looked at Chuck. "If I only I had a way to get to Martinique."

"The jet's available for you if you want it, Humphrey," Chuck said casually. "You might be the only one able to get through to her at this point. And you'll love the kid, he really is sweet."

"Natalie will freak if you do this, you know that," Blair said as Nate nodded. "You can't go if you want to salvage your relationship."

"I know," Dan said sadly. "But in the six months I've been with her she's been nothing but be judgmental of you guys. And this is Serena we're talking about. If I can talk any sense into her, I have to try. Natalie isn't the one for me if she can't accept my friends."

"The jet can be ready on an hour's notice. If this is something you think you should do, you need to do it," Chuck said as Blair and Nate stared at him like he grew two heads. "Nothing good comes from wondering about the what if scenarios."

"You mean it?" Dan asked as he reached for his coat. "Because if I can be there tomorrow I will."

"Go help her," Chuck told him as he took out his BlackBerry. "I'll have a car get you from the loft in an hour."

"Thank you," Dan said as he touched Nate and Chuck's shoulders before leaning over to kiss Blair's cheek. "Have fun at your party. I'll make it back it I can."

"I understand," Blair told him, "But I expect you to visit me in London soon."

"Sure," Dan said, "If I can take the jet."

He winked at her before hurrying out the door, eager to see the ex-girlfriend he still held a torch for.

"Before either of you go off on me, he's the only one with that has a chance of getting through to her," Chuck told them. "Unlike Blair and I, he'll put up with whatever nasty behavior she throws his way because it's who he is. She'll thank him when she's back to normal. Besides, the kid could use a new friend."

Once their food arrived, the conversation drifted away from Serena and Billy to work only to circle back to the blonde and how they could be there for her when she clearly didn't want to be helped.

XOXO

Blair finally came into the living room where Chuck had been waiting for her.

"Will you help me with this?" she asked as she handed him her necklace and turned around. Her hair was already pulled up so her neck would be on full view all night.

"You brought this with you?" he asked as he fastened the Erikson Beamon necklace he bought for her seventeenth birthday.

"It's my special events necklace," she told him as she kept her back against his chest. "Besides being my favorite piece of jewelry, I've always had a soft spot for the man who gave it to me."

He smiled as he kissed her neck and wrapped his arms around her, reveling in how perfect they fit together.

"How do you expect me to keep my hands off you until we get home?" Chuck growled as he took in what Blair was wearing. Her dress was a dark purple satin number that was strapless, appropriate for a work function but hugging her body in all the right places that he was hard as soon as he saw her.

"I don't," she said devilishly as she pulled back from him to kick off her heels and back onto the dining room table, beckoning him to her.

"Really?" he asked in disbelief. He had been trying all morning and she kept saying after the party, that they couldn't be late and she had to make sure she was presentable for the London partners.

"I never joke about this," she told him as she lifted up her dress to reveal nothing underneath. "I want you, now."

Chuck undid his belt in record time and his pants and boxers were around his ankles when her legs pulled him to her.

"Take me," she moaned as she could feel him inches away from where she wanted him.

He entered her with a groan as he pulled her to him. Blair gasped as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down to her.

"Yes," she cried as he hit her sweet spot at the perfect angle, "Keep going."

"Blair," he breathed heavily as her legs pulled him in even deeper to her, "Blair."

His hands were braced against the table on either side of her as she bucked up to him, moving faster as they reached their peaks very quickly due to their frantic need for one another.

"Oh," she panted as he pulled her to a sitting position and she leaned against his chest. "That was good," she smirked as her fingers wound through his hair and she kissed his neck.

"Give me a minute," he gasped as she lightly bit his neck, "I don't think I can move yet."

"You say the sweetest things," she teased as she kissed the spot she just bit. "But we really need to get going."

Her legs still felt weak when she tried to stand so she collapsed against him once more, "Another minute or two won't hurt."

He chuckled as he held her before they were able to stand up again on their own.

"Spin for me," she said as she motioned for him to twirl as he was buckling his belt. "We need to make sure you don't have any dust on your pants. They look good," she told him as she lightly dusted them off. "How about my dress, is it okay?"

"It's perfect," he drawled as she disappeared into the bedroom. "Where are you going now?"

"Well, we can't show up smelling like sex," she told him as she reappeared and handed him a bottle of cologne while she spritzed her perfume in the air and walked through it a few times.

"Fine," he said as he rolled his eyes and strategically sprayed himself. "Good?"

"Great," she said as she pinched his ass and led them to the elevator.

XOXO

They were the first ones to arrive at the party. As she had overseen all aspects of it, she wanted to make sure everything was set up to her liking and was perfect for when the London partners arrived.

Blair was driving the wait staff and personnel crazy with all of her demands but they exceeded all of them so she was satisfied. They all managed to remain unscathed and out of her wrath. When the guests started arriving, Chuck stepped back to watch as she effortlessly slipped into the role of perfect hostess.

He recognized most of the guests from the various business and social functions he'd attended throughout the years. When he spotted Nate, he was happy for the familiar face and even happier to watch Blair capture the attention of anyone she spoke with. It was amazing how she had become the powerful woman she always wanted to be. And now he was a part of that life.

She made her way back to him after a little while, wanting to introduce him to her boss.

"This is one the senior partners," she told Chuck, squeezing his arm as the man walked towards them. "He really took me under his wing when I started and has become like a fourth father to me. You'll love him."

"Lionel," Blair said smoothly as she reached for his hand, "It is so good to see you. How are you enjoying the party?"

"The party is brilliant, it was in good hands with you," he said as he looked at Chuck. "And who might this be?"

"I'd like you to meet Charles Bass," she told her boss as Chuck reached for his hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir," Chuck told him he shook the man's hand.

"Of Bass Industries," Lionel said as Chuck nodded. "How is it you know our Blair?"

"He's my boyfriend," Blair said as she smiled at him. "We've used to date and were able to reconnect when I came back to New York. Sudden I know, but good news nonetheless."

"It most certainly is," the man said with a twinkle in his eye. "I don't think I've ever seen you this happy, Blair. You take good care of her, young man. She's our fastest rising star and deserves only the best."

"She does," Chuck said as he rested his hand on the small of Blair's back, "And that's what she gets."

"Ah, young love," Lionel sighed with a look of adoration in his eyes. "If you'll excuse me, I see the wife calling. Can't keep her waiting. I look forward to seeing you again, Mr. Bass. And the London office misses you, we're glad you're coming back this week."

"Please call me Chuck," he told him, "And I'm sure we will."

As Lionel made his way across the room to his wife, Chuck drew his girlfriend close.

"So, I'm your boyfriend?" Chuck asked as he smirked and raised his eyebrows.

"Yes," she told him matter of factly. "It was either that, lover, or old friend. I think boyfriend is the title I like best for you."

She reached up to touch his face as leaned down.

"Break it up, lovebirds," Nate said as he made his way over to them with Rufus just as they were about to kiss.

"Rufus," Blair exclaimed when she saw the Humphrey patriarch as she gave him a hug and a kiss, "I'm so glad you came. I know Lily and Eric are still in Martinique. And now so is Dan."

"One of us had to be here," Rufus said congenially. "And the food at these things is always great."

They all spent a few minutes catching up before Blair excused herself once more. She saw more of the London associates and wanted to introduce them to their New York counterparts.

"You happy?" Nate asked as he nudged his friend. Rufus smiled as he thought about how much they reminded him of himself and Lily.

"What do you think?" Chuck replied as he continued to watch Blair with pride.

XOXO

It was late when they finally got back to his apartment and Chuck was already in bed when Blair crawled next to him.

"I can't believe I leave for London tomorrow," Blair told him as she lay on his chest. "I'm not ready yet, we need more time together."

"You leaving doesn't mean we've run out of time," he said as she looked up at him. "I have access to a private jet and I do own my own company. We'll make this work, we have to."

"We have to?" she questioned.

"Yes. At the party, when you introduced me to your boss, you introduced me as your boyfriend," he said as she looked at him with confusion, "I don't think I like that."

She sat up to say something but couldn't find her voice as she watched him reach into the nightstand for something.

"I want you to be able to introduce me to people as your husband," he told her as he opened the box to reveal a beautiful nine-carat princess cut diamond set elegantly in a gorgeous platinum band. "Marry me, Blair. I love you and I always have."

"This past month with you was so much better than I ever could have imagined. Your forgiveness is the best gift I've ever been given. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, proving that I'm worthy of such a gift. We've lost so much time together because of my mistakes that I want the rest of our lives together to begin as soon as possible. Make me the happiest man in the world by becoming my wife."

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