A/N: Sorry for the delay, I am back at school and still doing two other fanfics so I'm stretched a little thin. I hope you all enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gossip Girl or its characters

Rated: T mostly for language.

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Chuck was simply watching Blair sleep. He couldn't help but think that this would be the last time he got to do this. He had failed her in every way possible. He couldn't let her do this to save him, he didn't deserve it. He didn't deserve her at all, why should she be the one to pay for this when it was all happening because he couldn't handle the way he felt about her to begin with. No, he wouldn't let her do this.

"Blair, wake up." Chuck said rubbing her back.

Her eyelashes fluttered as she slowly awoke in her favorite place; Chuck's arms. "I'm getting married today." She whispered.

Chuck shook his head. "No you're not Blair. I can't let you."

Blair rolled her eyes. "We've had this argument a thousand times Chuck and I always end up winning. I'm doing this. I won't let you get sent to jail when you didn't do anything wrong."

"The only reason I always let you win is because I thought I could find a way out of this. I never intended to let you get married Blair." Chuck said seriously.

"You don't have a choice Chuck, we can't fight Marcus; there is absolutely no way that we would win." Blair said snapping.

"We can win Blair. My lawyers are the best money can buy. He may have the crown but I've got more money that the entire British royal line. Anyone he can buy off I can pay higher. This isn't a discussion Blair. I'm telling you you're not getting married to that son of a bitch."

Blair bit her lip and glared at Chuck. She thought that they had settled this. "I won't risk that and if I am going to lose you one way or another then I would rather it be like this, with me getting married."

"Blair, why don't you understand, this isn't your problem so stop trying to be the martyr, I can handle all of it myself." Chuck said angrily, standing up.

Blair was practically screaming now. "Don't you get it? I love you and I will not let you go to jail for me, I would rather die. I am getting married today whether you want me to or not Chuck and I would rather spend what time we can together not fighting."

Chuck didn't know what else he could do. He was so angry his eyes were blurring. Chuck could feel his heart pounding and the blood pulsing through his veins. He grabbed his clothes throwing them on. Maybe if she realized how unworthy of saving he was she wouldn't go through with it. "I'm done Blair, I refuse to stand by and watch you marry him. The game's over I quit." He then stormed out, well aware of the fact that he left Blair in tears.

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Wedding bells are ringing today for the reigning UES Princess. I hear everyone who's anyone is going to be at the church except maybe C. What's the matter C, don't like the thought of B marrying someone else? See you all at the church.

xoxo

gossip girl

Marcus was looking all over the Church for his groomsmen. Chuck was of course missing, Marcus had definitely expected it. Chuck probably thought that he could find something in time to stop the wedding. Unfortunately for Chuck, there wasn't anything that he could threaten to expose that would make Marcus not go through with this, he was suppose to be the bad boy so a little acting out here and there wouldn't really hurt his reputation. So he was looking for Nate to promote him to best man.

Marcus didn't even realize where he was until he heard voices on the other side of the door. He was in the bridal chamber and it sounded like Blair was in the attached bathroom with Serena and Jenny. Marcus didn't have time to get out, only to hide, so he did in one of the empty closets. Just as he had properly concealed himself, Blair and her two best friends walked back into the room. Blair looked stunning in her gown. Jenny had done a wonderful job, it was a white strapless dress, simple and yet elegant and classy. Something one imagined an old Hollywood movie star to wear. Blair's hair was curled and flipped into an up do with curly tendrils framing her face. She took his breath away.

"Blair I'm sure he'll show up." Serena said. Which Jenny immediately followed with. "He would never let you go through this alone. Oh and by the way I texted Gossip Girl yesterday telling her to lay off of the numerous posts about you and Chuck. The deal was that she didn't post anything about you guys yet lately that's all she's posting. She texted me back instantly saying that since there is technically no relationship then the terms of are agreement are void. I'm sorry B, but I tried."

Blair was dangerously close to tears and her make-up was already done. Marcus could since disaster on that particular horizon. "Don't worry about it Jenny, that's not important anymore. I just want Chuck. You didn't see him this morning. He hates me for doing this. He doesn't care that it's all just to protect him, he can't stand that I am marrying some other guy. Chuck acted like this whole thing had been a game."

At that point Nate and Dan walked into the room. "Blair you look beautiful." Nate said with a twinkle in his eye.

Dan looked at Blair, Serena had texted them and told them that Blair needed their support. "You know he is going to be here right? Blair he loves you and Nate's right, you look amazing."

Blair looked around at all of her closest friends. "I don't think I can do this." Her voice was weak and she was shaking. Marcus didn't know if he had a heart at all but hearing her sound and look like that made something in his chest hurt. It felt like something was squeezing inside making him gasp for breath. In that moment he almost called it all off but right before he revealed himself none other than Chuck Bass walked in the door.

Blair looked up at him. "Chuck." She whispered.

Chuck looked at her so pail and fragile in all her glamorous clothing and wanted to hurt himself for doing what he did this morning. He should have known better than to try to change Blair's mind. "Waldorf, I still am not okay with this wedding happening, I would rather deal with the fallout than lose you." Blair acted as though she was going to speak and Chuck held up again. "But I'm not going to argue with you anymore, I learned a long time ago that once you've decided on something you're going to do it."

Blair stood and ran and hugged him. Chuck kissed her forehead then her lips and was still locked in her embrace with the door opened once more, revealing Harold Waldorf, ready to walk his daughter down the aisle.

Harold's eyes widdened taking in the scene before him. Serena, Dan, Nate, Jenny, and Blair and Chuck still holding each other were all present in the room. He was shocked to say the least. "Shouldn't you all be somewhere else?" Harold asked.

Everyone nodded and Chuck gave Blair a lingering stare before walking out the door. In the hustle and bustle Marcus managed to move from his spot in the corner closet to the bathroom which was accessible from the outside. That way he would eventually be able to sneak out but he could still hear. Now that he had started eavesdropping, he couldn't seem to stop.

"Blair, what did I just walk in on?" Harold had been watching his daughter closely over the past few days that he had been in town and he was concerned. His daughter was much too young to be getting married and she and Marcus hadn't even known each other that long. She clearly still had feelings for Charles Bass yet she was marrying another man.

Blair put on her best innocent face. "Nothing daddy, my friends were just wishing me luck and giving me the whole something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue things."

Harold narrowed his eyes scrutinizing Blair, he could tell that his daughter was lying to him but he let it go. "If you are doing this to get back at Chuck for leaving you this summer don't do it baby. While I enjoy vengeance as much as the next person, it's no good if you don't end up happy."

"This has nothing to do with revenge." Blair practically snapped.

Harold frowned. He knew he had to tell Blair about Chuck's visit. "Blair, when you were staying with us in France Chuck came. He wanted to see you and Roman and I wouldn't allow it. I'm sorry I just didn't want you to be hurt by him again but from the look in his eyes that night and the look in his eyes five minutes ago that boy couldn't hurt you without killing himself. He is in love with you Blair, more in love than I have ever seen a boy his age be." Harold was ready for Blair to be angry with him but she gave him a sad smile instead.

"I know." Blair said quietly. "I know all of that. Chuck told me about his visit late this summer and I know how he feels about me."

Harold became insistent. "Most people never know that kind of love Blair; if you feel the same way about him then you have to stop this wedding."

Blair smiled at her father, she wanted to tell him she did but she knew she couldn't so she simply looked at the clock and said, "Let's go find my bridesmaids, it's time."

Harold shook his head at Blair. "I don't approve of this."

Blair smirked this time. "You don't have to, I know I'm not 18 but mom can sign the marriage license and I'll be 18 tomorrow anyway so it doesn't really matter." Blair said walking towards the door.

"I could refuse to walk you down the aisle." Harold said following her.

Glancing back at her father as she opened the door Blair said assuredly. "But you won't because just like Chuck, if I'm going to do this you're going to be there." Then Blair turned and walked through the doorway, with her dad close on her heels.

Marcus had listened to the whole thing. He had never known why Blair and Chuck had split in the first place; it apparently had something to do with him not going to France though. But Marcus didn't have time to ponder it because he looked down at his watch and realized that it really was time so he exited the other end of the bathroom and hurried around to the front of the church where his groomsmen were waiting, glaring at him. All pretenses were apparently off. "Suck it up boys, we have a wedding to get through." All four plastered on fake smiles and followed him to the front of the church.

Meanwhile Blair was at the back of the Church with her bridesmaids and flower girl. As the music started, the little flower girl that Blair had never actually met started down the aisle. Once she was near the front Kati started walking, she had flown in this morning to be here for Blair's wedding, then Isabel followed Kati. Before she started walking Serena turned and hugged Blair. "I love you B."

"You too S." Blair whispered as Serena started walking.

Jenny turned and faced Blair, taking one of her hands. "Are you ready to do this? Or if you want I'll go up there right now and tell them that the whole thing is off?"

Blair shook her head and Jenny kissed Blair's cheek before starting down the aisle.

As soon as the aisle was cleared, Blair heard the guests rise, and the music of her favorite song begin. As the notes of Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring echoed through the church, Blair began to walk. When she was in sight of the altar, her knees begin to shake. She looked at her bridesmaids and her future husband but it was the sight of Chuck looking at her and smiling that got her to the altar.

The preacher began the ceremony but Chuck and Blair never stopped looking into each other's eyes. To anyone other than Marcus and the groomsmen it would look as though she was focused on her future husband but she wouldn't have cared if the whole church knew. Even as Blair said her vows she looked at Chuck. When the preacher asked the all important question, "Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

Blair's gaze never left Chuck's as she practically whispered. "I do." Both Chuck and Blair were struggling to maintain their composure as Blair officially became the wife of someone else.

Gossip Girl here. For all of you lowly folk who didn't get the invite to the biggest social event of the season, it was a lovely ceremony, if only B could have taken her eyes off a certain best man. Did you think I wouldn't notice B? Never forget I notice everything.

xoxo

gossip girl

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A/N: Hope you all enjoyed it. I have Chapter 29 finished and I am really excited for you guys to get to read it but I am forcing myself to update my other two fanfics before I post it. So if all goes well I will have a lot of updates the next couple of days.

Reviews are always appreciated.