Disclaimer: Still don't own anything or anyone from Gossip Girl. Cuz if I did, the show probably wouldn't be as good as it is...Or would it? :smirk: lol Yeah right.

Songs I Listened To While Writing: Rewind by The Stereophonics, Unusual You by Britney Spears & Stripped by Shiny Toy Guns

A/N: Hey guys! Just thought I'd update since I'm weirdly getting inspired again. Prepare for CB cuteness and a bit of a conclusion to the whole Serena situation. Well, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

"Baby, you're so unusual.
Didn't anyone tell you you're supposed to break my heart?
I expect you to so why haven't you?"

- Britney Spears, Unusual You

Chapter Ten: Fine Dining & Limo Sex

The ride to Gramercy Tavern was a quiet one until halfway there. Blair was still curled up into Chuck, with his arm wrapped tightly around her shoulders, stroking one of them with his thumb. They both enjoyed the peaceful silence between the two of them. It was better than their bickering. Though, to be truthful, they both secretly loved that too.

Chuck's chin rested on top of Blair's head as he thought about what he told her earlier. He couldn't believe how open he had been with her. But it had been the truth.

It wasn't as if Nathaniel had been the worst boyfriend ever... he just wasn't meant for Blair. Chuck had always known this but remained their loyal friend that was silently annoyed with their relationship. It was never jealousy, he told himself. It had been... well, he wasn't quite sure what it had been. But whatever it was, it had irritated him to no end.

He stared around as he remembered the night that had changed everything between him and the brunette currently in his arms. This limo had been where their 'relationship' had first started. Chuck now considered it be a sacred place. In a way, it was their form of the bedroom. A place to be away from prying eyes and they could just be themselves.

He hadn't regretted the time he had shared with Blair months ago. They had become some of the best days of his young life. Well, these past few days were starting to take their place now.

This time they didn't have to lie to their friends about where they were and could just breathe without fearing that they'd be discovered. It was nice just being able to just be with Blair without having to worry about anything.

Chuck heard Blair sigh as he pressed his lip along the top of her head. It was nice to finally know that she didn't regret him either. To know that this thing wasn't totally one-sided after all.

Taking him completely by surprise, Blair lifted her head from its spot to look up at him. "What are you thinking about, Bass?" She stared at him with those wide, curious eyes that he loved.

Chuck looked down at her intensely and smirked. "Well, what are you thinking about, Waldorf? You've been just as quiet as I have." He watched her as she opened her mouth and struggled with a response for a moment. If he hadn't known better he would have laughed.

Blair heaved a sigh. "Chuck..." she drawled out.

Deciding to be honest, Chuck slide his hand into hers and responded. "Fine." He stared down at them as he smirked. "I was just thinking about how this limo has quite a lot of memories between us." Looking up, he caught Blair's eye.

Blushing, Blair dropped her gaze from him. He knew she too was thinking about the several times that they had snuck around and had mind-blowing sex in this very limo.

Chuck continued without really thinking about it. "You know, sometimes when I was alone in here I used to think about you." He wasn't sure why he told her that, but he did.

Blair stared at him with what appeared to be fascination. "R-Really?" She was surprised. Did she really think he had stopped thinking about her during their time of supposedly hating each other? He hadn't.

"Yes," Chuck replied. He had no idea what else to say. He could hardly believe he had admitted it out loud himself.

Finally, Blair seemed to have come to her senses. She smirked as she shook her head. "What a line, Bass."

"It's the truth."

Blair's smirk faded into a simple line as though she were in deep thought. This meant something to her. He knew it did.

Once again, Blair struggled to regain her composure. She took a deep breath, then smirked again. "Well, thanks for sharing that."

He opened his mouth to retort back but at that moment, the limo came to a stop. Obviously, they had arrived at the restaurant. Chuck opened the door and helped Blair out of the limo. He grabbed for her hand as they headed for the entrance.

Serena laid on her bed, reading a magazine, bored out of her mind. She had wanted to spend the whole day with Blair, but of course Chuck had shown up ruining that idea.

Ugh. What does Blair see in him?

Okay. He wasn't that bad. He was a decent enough step-brother and Blair seemed to be crazy about him for some reason.

Honestly, Serena wasn't mad at him. She was jealous that Blair had someone while she had...

Who did she have?

She felt a pit in her stomach. Sighing, she sat up and curled up into a ball, deep in thought. She wanted to call Dan but she knew that was not going to happen. She just couldn't. The last time she did he had hung up on her. She was not that pathetic to endure that rejection again.

So who could she call? Blair was with Chuck doing God knows what. Eric had made it clear he didn't want to hear her complaints about Dan anymore. Who else could she talk to about this?

She could always call Nate.

But then she remembered the last time she had talked to him. Things were clearly going to be awkward between them.

Maybe she could explain herself. To let him know why she had kissed him. Apologize. That would be okay, right?

Why not?

She called Nate's number and after one ring he answered. "Hello?"

"Hey."

"Serena?" He seemed to be as confused as she was. But he didn't seem mad, so that was a good sign. "What's up?"

Serena took a deep breath, then continued. "I just wanted to apologize for the other night. I honestly don't know what I was thinking when I kissed you."

"Serena, it's all r-" Nate started, but Serena wasn't finished.

"I'm sorry if you hate me but I was just so-"

"Serena." Nate had said it quite firmly so she stopped. "It's fine. I'm not mad at you and no, of course I don't hate you." He paused. "Do you really think I could? Honestly, how long have we known each other?"

Serena bit back a smile as she shook her head. "I just thought..."

"I get why you did it," Nate replied quite understandingly. "You miss Dan. It's all right."

"Is it?"

Nate sighed. "Yeah. It's probably the reason why I let you do it."

Serena let out a giggle as she smirked. "What? You missed Dan too?" she teased.

"Wha-" Nate chuckled as he stumbled with his response. "I meant, I miss Vanessa."

There was a brief silence which Serena broke. "Oh." She wasn't sure how to answer to that. "What ever happened with you two? You ended quicker than you started."

"I..." Nate struggled. It seemed as though he wasn't positive himself. "I'm not sure..."

Serena suddenly felt bad about causing him to squirm. "Oh, Nate. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that." She smiled. "I should probably go. I think I'm gonna watch a movie with Eric. I just wanted to see that we were okay still."

"We are. Bye, Serena."

"Bye, Nate."

Serena grinned as she hung up her phone. She felt better knowing that Nate wasn't mad at her and the fact that she knew why she had kissed him. She missed Dan. The thought made her frown but she realized it was okay.

She would be okay.

The only thing she had to do was move on, if that was possible.

Sitting across Chuck at the table actually turned out to be hard for Blair. He looked so good. If Blair wasn't a classy girl and worried about what other people thought, she probably would have attacked him with her mouth right then and there.

Chuck ordered for her which shocked Blair, but she didn't truly mind. She smiled as he looked at her after the waitress left. "How'd you know what I wanted, Chuck?"

Smirking, Chuck shrugged. "Lucky guess." He brushed his hand against the top of hers. "I guess I just know you really well."

Blair caught her breath as she allowed herself to grin. "Possibly." She grabbed his hand so they were intertwined.

Chuck laughed, still smirking. "Admit it. I know you better than anyone else." He stared her, expectantly.

In response, Blair rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Well... maybe." She stared down as she felt Chuck's foot caress hers under the table. Looking back up, she saw Chuck smirking like always. "Chuck..."

"Yes?" He seemed to know what was on her mind.

Sighing, Blair shook her head. "Nothing." She tried to hold back her smile but she couldn't. If he wanted to play footsie with her, she was finally with that. So instead, she raised her eyebrows and continued to talk. "So, since you know me so well, Bass, why don't you tell me what my favorite flowers are?"

Chuck frowned, confused. "What?"

"Flowers. Pay attention, Chuck." Blair smirked, knowing for a fact that she had never once told him the kind of flowers that she preferred. He wouldn't get it right. "Which kind do I like best?"

So, of course she was taken aback when she saw Chuck smirk once more himself. He couldn't really know, could he? "Hydrangeas." How did he know?! "You have them all over your penthouse. I always figured you must have liked them." He paused, realizing she was staying silent. "Wait. I'm right, aren't I?"

Blair struggled for words. Finally, she managed to form the word, "Yes." She couldn't believe it. He had gotten it right. "Fine. What's my three favorite movies?"

Chuck yawned, appearing as though he thought this was the easiest question ever. "Easy. Tiffany's, Roman Holiday and Sabrina. Next question."

Glaring at him, Blair narrowed her eyes. "You are so annoying," she muttered under her breath.

"What?" Chuck shrugged. "You asked me a question and I gave you the right answer. Where's the harm in that?"

"You didn't have to be an ass about it." Blair looked away from him, pissed off.

"You're just mad I got it right. But seriously, you think I didn't already know that? You made me watch them when we weren't-"

Blair sighed. "Well, I figured maybe you forgot." She looked back at him as she added, "Most guys do."

Chuck just smirked. "Well, I'm not most guys. I'm Chuck Bass." His usual smart aleck response to everything.

Blair couldn't help but laugh at that. "You're horrible, you know that?" She found herself beaming at him.

After that, their food finally arrived. They ate in silence while still holding each other's hand and occasionally glancing at each other. Not to mention, Chuck was still playing footsies for her. If she had it her way, they'd be touching each other in other places too.

Later, when they were once again in Chuck's limo, Chuck and Blair sat in silence trying not to stare at each other. Chuck was trying to control himself again. He knew well what they had usually done the second they were alone in this limo. But it was different now.

Or was it? It's not like they were taking it slow anymore after all. He had tried but failed. Then again, that was because Blair had asked him to. So clearly she wouldn't mind if they...

No, he needed to have some control. They were on a proper date. He could at least wait until they were at her place. Chuck was finding himself having trouble to though. He stared longingly at her face, her body. Everything. She was beautiful. And she was his now.

And this limo? Was their secret place.

He knew hew was allowed to touch any time as long as Blair wanted him to.

His thoughts were broken when Blair slid towards him. It truly felt like deja vu.

"Chuck..." She was starting to lean in, silently asking him if they could. He knew if she was willing that he wouldn't be able to stop her. Just like he hadn't the first time. Chuck just couldn't. She was truly addictive like a drug.

He was wanting her, all of her. She must have known by his staring. And perhaps she wanted him as well. He saw the look of desire in her eyes. It was clear she did.

Which is why when their lips met, Chuck didn't pull away. He didn't feel the need to question her. He didn't doubt she had feelings for him. This time, he already knew she was sure.

A/N: Okay, I know it was totally short but whatever. I hope you all still liked it. Will try to update soon. :)

Who else is totally excited for the next episode? Like I know that it's definitely gonna have me in tears, but Ed amazes me so I can't wait to see him rock all of his scenes. And in a weird way, I love episodes like these for some reason. Call me crazy. lol

By the way, I just noticed that I totally noticed the whole CB going to the movies & holding hands scenario in Ch. 2. Maybe I jinxed the writers into giving us C's waiting speech that I loved. LOL. ;)

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