Breakfast at the Basses

by SimplyShelbySJL

He frowns, "You most certainly are a baby Charlotte Bass now take off the make-up." A too familiar smirk forms on her face, "No." A series of one-shots set in the future, Chuck/Blair are married with two mini Basses and a mini Sparks.

36. Gifted Babies & The Talk

Title: Breakfast at the Basses

Chapter Title: Gifted Babies & The Talk

Author: Shelby

Summary: Chuck turns towards his daughter, looking her over. Her brown curls that go past her shoulders are almost exact to Blair's. She's wearing a headband that matches her school uniform and on her face she has applied lip gloss and mascara. He frowns, "You most certainly are a baby Charlotte Bass, now take off the make-up." A too familiar smirk forms on her face, "No."

A/N: Okay you reviewers are officially my favorite people in the entire world! Seriously on the last chapter I got... 45 REVIEWS! Do you have any idea how happy that made me? How much I appreciate it? I just can not thank you guys enough. I really hope you enjoy this chapter just as much. Enjoy.

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Charlie's eyes slowly fluttered open. She looked around the room and felt the arms around her. It was Lex of course, like it had been for a while after the party. Her mother had convinced her father to let him stay here until the Europe trip. Then when they all got back things could get back to normal and going back to his suite wouldn't be too bad. He was supposed to be in Max's room or a guest bedroom, but she usually woke-up to find him in hers. Which was why her father checked her room about a hundred times a night and made her keep the door open. It wouldn't surprise her if it was bugged so he could see what they were doing and saying at all times. She didn't protest though since she knew he put aside his own feelings to make her happy.

"Here babe let me get up," Charlie whispered and tried to untangle Lex's arms that held her tightly against him. Finally after much careful and slow doings, she was able to get off the bed. It was then Lex shifted in the bed and let out a small moan. She turned around to face him and looked down. Some of his bruises seemed to be healing up, but they were still there. His own eyes opened up and met hers. He smiled softly and sat up a bit.

"Where are you going?" he asked, eyebrows raised. So the clingy part of him was still kind of there, but she didn't mind. It annoyed the hell out of Max, but she was alright with it. So to please him, and perhaps her, she climbed back on the bed and kissed his lips softly. "Mhmm good morning to you too," he murmured with a smirk.

"I need a shower," she giggled when his hands went around her waist. It was true, but to be honest she was more concerned with their current position and her father walking in at any moment. No doubt a morning check was in order. Lex pulled away with a sigh and then swooped some curls over her shoulder. His eyes widened and a very happy grin graced his lips.

"Well hello there," he chuckled as he stared down at her breasts. Charlie frowned, he never took this much attention to them. She smacked his head so he had to look back up at her.

"Stop that!" she scolded, "Why are you looking at them like that anyways?" her tone was angry and confused. This was because her boobs weren't that great. She never expected them to be because her own mothers were small when she was a teenager. Lex's eyes danced a bit and he shrugged.

"I know they don't grow over night, but it certainly seems that way," he pointed out and turned her around. Charlie rolled her eyes, but then looked into the mirror. Her hands immediately went to her breasts and an 'O' formed on her mouth. "Are you taking pills or something?" Lex pondered. Usually she would smack him, but she could not comprehend that right now. So she had not paid much attention to her body lately, but it really looked like they grew over night. What once was barely an 'A' now seemed to have grown into a 'B'.

"How did this happen?" she questioned Lex and spun around to face him. When he eyed her boobs again she snapped her fingers so he would meet her eyes. He shook his head and shrugged. How she hated that happy smirk his lips still held though.

"I don't know, but... I mean I personally think it was an act of God," he motioned towards them and stressed each word. Charlie rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over them. "So can I like... touch them?" he chuckled.

"Ugh!" Charlie screamed and stomped her feet. "Stop looking at them like that!" her voice would definitely echo throughout the house. Lex forced his eyes to her face and gave a shrug. This caused Max who had been walking by outside to stop. He was still half asleep, but he poked his head in.

"Someone's been taking her vitamins," he joked with a smirk. How could he pass a moment to torment her? Charlie glared at him while Lex started to chuckle. Then she went over and pulled Lex off of her bed. He was shoved into Max and both of them thrown out of the room.

"BOTH OF YOU GET OUT!" she roared and slammed the door in their face. Then her head came back out again, "MOM!" Max and Lex both winced at how loud the volume had been turned up on her voice. Blair was nowhere to be found, but her father appeared. She made sure to keep her body hidden in the doorway. "Where's mom?" she questioned.

"She and Dorota ran to go get diapers for Ephram. What do you need?" he shrugged, his voice casual. Charlie's face flashed with panic. Lex and Max both snickered at her. When Chuck took notice to this he frowned, "Charlotte what did you do?"

"She grew," Max burst out into full on laughter. Lex joined in, but still tried to arch his head and get a peak in the doorway. Chuck however was still confused and tried to open the door.

"NO!" Charlie screamed and closed it on her father. They all heard the door lock and then her lean against it. Chuck turned towards the two boys who immediately fell silent. He crossed his arms and arched an eyebrow in question. "Just go away..." came Charlie's muffled voice from the other side.

"What is going on here?" Chuck ignored her as he pressed Max and Lex for answers. Charlie groaned on the other end, but he stood strong. Max and Lex looked back and forth between each other. Max nudged Lex, but Lex shook his head.

"I'm not saying it because if I say it... well it's not something me, her boyfriend, should tell her father. If you say it then it will be just you making a joke out of everything like you always do," Lex explained and gave Max a hard stare. Max looked from Lex to his father and then back to Lex. He shook his head and held up his hands.

"No way," he scoffed. "We both know he's not going to be happy about this one. I'm in trouble enough as it is... I don't want to be the barer of bad news," he argued. Lex rolled his eyes and shook his head.

"This isn't bad news..." his voice trailed off a bit. "What I mean is it's not the end of the world or anything. She's your sister so you tell him," he pointed a finger into Max's chest. Max smacked it away and gave Lex a small push. He opened his mouth to say something, but Chuck interrupted them.

"One of you better tell me exactly what the hell is going on here right now," he ordered. Both boys paled slightly and tried to break away from Chuck's eye contact. Then suddenly Charlie's bed room door flung open and she stepped out.

"You want to know what's going on?!" she screamed. All boys looked to her with slightly frightened eyes. "Fine I'll tell you! This!" she motioned to her breasts, "It's what's going on! These things that seemed to have grown over night!" her voice roared. Chuck looked at her for a moment and then his eyes widened. He quickly looked away from them and to Lex.

"What did you do?" he questioned. Lex frowned, how did this suddenly get turned on him? Max started to laugh again until his father shot him the death glare. Charlie rolled her eyes.

"He didn't do anything! They are just growing so tell me if mom didn't have big boobs then where in the hell did these things come from?!" she boomed. Chuck turned back to face his daughter, not sure of what to say. It was true that Blair did not have large breasts before she had children. Charlie's new... pair weren't over sized, but way too big for his liking. Great now the boys really were going to be a problem. Maybe her having a boyfriend wasn't so bad... wait no do not think that! Bad Chuck, he scolded himself.

"Hey guys what's going on? Oh my god look at you," Blair smiled as she came up the stairs. She immediately went to Charlie and put a hand over her mouth. "Well they have been growing, but I think they're done now," she concluded. Chuck could not believe how casual this all was to her. By the look on Charlie's face he took it neither could she.

"Mom!" she screamed. "Where did I get these things from? I mean they're nice don't get me wrong, but... umm...." she stuttered.

"Very nice," Lex commented.

"If you don't want to die I suggest you shut up," Chuck glared at him. He quickly looked away and backed behind Max again. Blair's eyes went to everyone in the room and then to Charlie.

"Sweetie it's not that big of a deal. You could have gotten them from a previous generation. I mean Ephram got his eyes from his grandfather maybe these came from..." she trailed off not wanting to finish the sentence. It was always hard to mention Chuck's mother. "You could have gotten them form anywhere," she corrected. Chuck looked down for a moment and his previous scowl softened a bit. He realized right away what Blair stopped herself from saying.

"Well what am I supposed to do about them?" Charlie crossed her arms and pursed her lips. Blair frowned in confusion and Max rolled his eyes.

"I could give you a few..." Lex started to cough. "I mean you're probably just going to need to buy a bigger bra. Man is it hot in here or... okay so not what I meant you know I'm just going to go take a shower... not a cold shower or anything... um... yeah," he stuttered on. With each word Chuck seemed to glare even more. So finally he just took off down the hallway. Max followed him, now bored with the subject. Blair turned to look at Chuck.

"Well we will go and get you bigger bras before you leave for Europe sweetie um... I mean did you just now notice this happening. I've kind of suspected it for a while now," Blair struggled with her words a bit. The whole situation was getting more awkward as the time went on. Charlie's eyes widened and she blushed a bit. "Okay I take it not so um we can all just pretend this did not happen," she clapped her hands together.

"Kind of hard to do that now," Chuck muttered. Both girls glared at him. "What? Did you think I would throw a party for this or something? In fact I think we should reconsider the Europe trip," he crossed his arms and tried to stand his ground. Blair rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Ignore your father, you're going on the trip. You'll just need some new bras and a new bikini. Why don't we go and get them right now," she offered. Charlie nodded slowly.

"Why does she need a bikini?" Chuck groaned.

"You are not helping," Blair turned around and narrowed her eyes at him.

"Neither of you are!" Charlie pointed out. "You're making me feel awkward so just leave me alone," with that she went into her room and slammed the door.

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(A Few Days Passed)

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Chuck turned over in bed and smiled. The room was so warm and the body next to him was even warmer. His eyes remained closed, but his hands snaked around Blair. That's when he heard her giggle. He opened his eyes and saw she stared at him. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Well I knew you liked waking up next to me, but you've seem to have taken it to a giddy level Mrs. Bass," he told her with a smirk. Blair rolled her eyes, but then sat up in bed. Chuck groaned and sat up to pull her to him. There was no way she could just leave. The wake-up was perfect and not to be tampered with just yet. "Just where do you think you're going lover?"

"I am not your lover," she frowned, "I am your wife. There is a big difference mister." He chuckled and kissed her shoulder. A happy sigh came from her and he felt his stomach flutter a bit. "Now unhand me you retched man. Your child is in need of breakfast and only my breasts can deliver it." He loved how playful she was this morning.

"Have Dorota put him on the bottle. He's five months now, we'll take him off early," he argued and continued to kiss her neck. Blair rolled her eyes. Of course he was not serious, but just did not want her to leave. She crossed her arms and although he could not see pouted her lips.

"Please do not remind me how fast our son is growing. My heart is breaking enough as it is," she shuddered. Chuck sighed and removed his lips from her neck. Instead he pulled her into him. It was true Ephram's baby days seemed to go by way more rapidly than Charlie and Max's.

"Blair everyone told us the second... well technically third time around would go a lot faster than the first. Or at leas it would seem that way I mean," he tried to comfort her as best as he could. She nodded and stared at her hands pressed to his chest. "But you know smothering him is not going to stop it," he lifted her chin so she could meet his eyes.

"I know that," she scoffed, "I just... he needs to be fed." Chuck parted his lips to say something, but then they heard a scream. "Dorota!" Blair called with fear, since it was her voice. Chuck frowned and they both got up from the bed. Dorota ran into the room in a frenzy.

"Miss Blair I got to give Ephram bath and set him on under Sea floor toy. I turn around and he gone!" she shouted. Blair's heart fell to the pit of her stomach. Chuck was out the door before her. "I look and he no in room!" Dorota added, but the parents were already gone.

"Chuck what if he's been kidnapped!?" Blair shouted as they started to look around. Chuck bent down to look under the crib, but it's not like he crawled yet. He had just managed to sit up. "Chuck?!"

"He has not been kidnapped Blair. No one can get in our house. I think Dorota would hear footsteps behind her," he tried to keep his cool. "Ephram where are you? Mommy and daddy are looking for you," he tried. Had he rolled away perhaps? Blair started a nervous pace and went to the closet.

"Then what happened Chuck? Someone had to move him he can't crawl!" she shouted and slammed the door shut again. He was not in there. Chuck stood up about to say something, but then there was a loud bark. "Oh my god..." she said slowly, "If that dog hurt him I'll kill it!" she was out the door and down the hallway in a matter of seconds. Chuck was right behind her. Mr. Darcy had never been rough, stayed away from the baby for the most part, but both assumed the worst. Chuck felt the panic rise in him, but then suddenly knocked into Blair. He blinked and looked to her as she just stood in the doorway.

"Blair what are you...?" he trailed off and looked in. The room was Ephram's playroom. Chuck saw Mr. Darcy run around in circles on the rug, while Ephram trailed behind... in a crawl. "He's crawling," was all he managed to say. Blair could not speak, but stared at Ephram as he chased the small dog in a crawl. Suddenly he stopped though and looked at his parents. His blue eyes widened and he fell back into a sitting position. He shot up his small arms and giggled.

"Oh baby!" Blair exclaimed and swooped him up. She snuggled him against her and kissed him about a hundred times. "You are such a smart baby boy! Oh mommy loves you so much! We were so worried and just because you are such a good little crawler, yes you are! Yes you are!" she went on and on. Chuck chuckled and kissed Ephram's head when Blair finally pulled apart from his just a bit.

"That's my boy," he ruffled the small amount of hair Ephram had. Ephram giggled and Blair let him lean over to place a sloppy kiss on his fathers cheek. "Daddy's smart little boy," Chuck complimented. Ephram smiled at both of his parents, very happy with all the attention. "Charlie! Max come here!" he shouted.

"What is it?" they asked in union. Their father hardly yelled so they had assumed the worst and ran from their bedrooms. When all they saw was their parents and Ephram, Max frowned. Running was not his favorite thing to do... he got his exercise elsewhere and now they made him run for no reason?

"Watch this," Blair smiled and bent down. Both twins looked at each other and then to their parents as if they were crazy. "Okay Ephram go to your brother and sister," she nudged him a bit. Chuck smiled with pride and watched Ephram carefully. Ephram started to crawl towards them and both the twins eyes widened.

"Well I'll be damned," Max shook his head with a smile.

"He beat me. I'm the one who's done everything the earliest," Charlie exclaimed with shock. Chuck and Blair smiled and shook their head. Charlie then looked to Ephram, "What's up with this?" she asked. Ephram only fell back into a sitting position and let out a giggle. Nobody missed the infamous smirk he sent her either. The little Bass had once again won.

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"So are you sure you want to do this?" Max teased as him, Charlie, and Lex walked into the piercing place. Charlie glared at him and clung to Lex a bit more. "I mean it's going to hurt," he snickered. Lex let out a chuckle of his own, but it quickly stopped when Charlie went to pull away from him.

"Alright babe calm down everything will be fine. If you want to get it then you're good with pain and if you don't then we'll leave right now," he soothed her. She pursed her lips for a moment and looked between him and Max. After a hard stare from her boyfriend Max sighed.

"Yeah sis, I checked the place out. Nothing has ever gone wrong here and they're willing to do whatever we want," he assured her. She bit her bottom lip as they walked into where the piercing person was. An older woman, about thirties stood there, with tattoos on her arms. Other than that though the place was clean and decorated with taste.

"Let's do this boys," she decided and let go of both of them. The woman smiled and started to get out what was needed. Charlie dressed for the occasion in a college t-shirt and Sofie shorts. So she pulled up the shirt to expose her stomach. Lex's eyes immediately raked over her and she smiled at him.

"Alright that's enough Sparks," Max muttered and smacked him on the back. Lex quickly met her eyes again and both boys stepped closer. Charlie looked down to the woman who now held out a tray of different belly rings and such.

"Choose one please," the woman instructed and set it down on the counter. Charlie started to look it over, Max and Lex did the same. She bit her bottom lip, unsure of which one she wanted. Then her head turned to her two boys for support.

"I don't know which one. I want something with class obviously," she told them. Her hands went over the white gold and real diamonds section, "I mean definitely something in this category, but I don't want anything that hangs down a lot and will catch on something. As good as I am with pain, getting my belly button ripped out... not on my list."

"Well how about the playboy bunny one to go along with your... owe!" Lex screeched as he grabbed at his foot. Max snickered at the display. His sister glared at Lex and gave him a push. He stumbled, only being on one foot as it was, but didn't fall over completely. She then looked to Max and did the puppy dog pout. He rolled his eyes, but looked them over.

"What about this one sis?" he suggested as his hand pointed to a Chanel one. It didn't hang down that much and was real diamonds with white gold. It was the two connecting C's aka Chanel's regular logo. Her face immediately lit up and he knew he had chosen well. "Guess I win this one," he stuck his tongue out at Lex. Lex copied his movements and Charlie rolled her eyes at both of them.

"Boys," she shook her head and left them. The woman nodded when she showed her the one she wanted and got it out. Then she told Charlie to stand up straight and make sure her shirt did not fall down while she pierced her belly button. Lex pulled out his phone and snapped a picture. "Could you stop it with the pictures and give me a little support here?" she snapped at him as the lady cleaned her belly button.

"Sorry Bass, but you just looked too damn cute... and freaking sexy of course," he smirked as he made his way over to her. Max on the other hand lounged on a chair to watch it all. Lex pecked her lips before she had to turn around fully. "Relax it's only going to hurt a bit," he soothed.

"Alright now stay very still," the lady told her as she held out the belly button with her tool thing. Charlie looked down to it, but when she saw the needle looked away. "Get ready..." she warned. Charlie squeezed her eyes shut and let out a squeal when she pierced the needle through.

"Oh god," Max looked away. Lex hadn't watched, but looked at Charlie. Out of all of them the Bass boy seemed to be most upset. When the lady was done she went to talk to Max, who agreed to pay for the whole thing. She left instructions on how to clean and the cleaner she would need. Charlie kept her shirt up, but turned into Lex.

"So how does it look?" she asked, smile large. Her hands circled around it. She, herself, was very pleased with it, but if Lex hated it she might die. After all he's her boyfriend. She looked up to see his eyes glued to it. "Lex?" her voice broke a little out of nerves. There was no smile on his face which meant he could hate it.

"Did it hurt?" he finally spoke, eyes with hers again. Charlie frowned in confusion. He just disregarded her question completely.

"No... not really, well yeah, but I'm good with pain. I date you don't I?" she flashed the infamous Bass smirk. He narrowed his eyes for a moment, but then smiled. His hands went around her waist.

"You better be nice Bass or I wont' tell you how incredibly hot you are," he chuckled. She instantly kissed his lips. They only had to break apart when her phone started to ring. Lex groaned and Charlie rolled her eyes. She slowly reached down and took out her phone.

"Hello?" her tone sounded very agitated. Lex watched her slowly turn to look at Max. It was then he saw his best friend had his own phone out as he smirked at them. "Max..." she glared at him.

"If you two are done sucking each others faces I'd like to leave," he chuckled. Charlie hung up the phone and had to resist the urge to chuck it at him. "Let's go!" Max shouted and went out the door. Lex chuckled and pulled Charlie along with him.

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Chuck walked towards Charlie's door. To his liking it was opened so he could see in. Charlie had her suitcases on the bed as she packed. He was about to say something when another came up and wrapped his arms around her. He took a step back and glared at the back of Lex's head. She giggled and turned around to peck his lips.

"Hey there boyfriend," a huge grin spread out on her face. Chuck's face fell a little. He remembered when daddy was the only one who could get that kind of smile from her. "I told you that I needed to pack. How am I ever to get anything done if you keep..." her hands pushed against his chest, "distracting me?" She quirked her eyebrows playfully. Chuck crossed his arms and felt a bit of shock. He assumed Lex was the one who always did things like this. It seemed his daughter was more like him than he thought... oh shit.

"I'm not here to distract you baby. Only to help you pack. That chair over there was getting pretty lonely," Lex chuckled. Okay that whole baby thing was definitely going to have to go, Chuck thought bitterly. The only way that word applied to his daughter was for him and Blair. She was their baby girl, their daughter, no one else's baby anything.

"Well there's still enough time to pack later," she smirked. "Right now this sounds a little more fun," her lips connected with his. Chuck instantly moved into the room, not bothering to even do his usual knock. Charlie immediately pushed Lex off of her and turned to look at him. "Dad we were just..." she trailed off, not sure what to say.

"Mr. Bass we were only kissing and I wasn't going to..." Lex stuttered a bit and moved away from Charlie. Chuck quirked an eyebrow and pursed his lips. Then instead of doing the usual penetrating Lex routine he turned to the real master mind of the situation.

"Get lost Lex. I need a moment alone with my daughter," he told him. Lex nodded and was out the door instantly. Charlie frowned in confusion and looked from the doorway, Lex had gone out, and then back to her father again. "Sit down, this may be a while," he sighed and motioned towards the bed.

"I'd rather pack while you talk," she shrugged and started to do just that. Chuck rolled his eyes, stubborn just like her mother. "So if this is about me being the one to put the moves on Lex, while you spied," she emphasized that word, "then I'm sorry and it won't happen in this room again."

"Oh now I feel so much better Charlotte. I'm only sending you off to Europe with your boyfriend, It''s nice to know you two won't fool around in this room though," his voice dripped with sarcasm. Charlie laughed a bit and shook her head. He smiled and started to help her pack. "I'm seriously rethinking this whole Europe thing. You and Lex are getting too serious," he muttered.

"We're not having sex," it slipped from her lips. Chuck immediately froze and felt his heart stop at the word. That word was in no way ever to be associated with his daughter. "Sorry," she mumbled as she saw his expression, "but I just want you to know that we're not having sex. I don't plan to until we both know that we love each other."

"You're too young to be in love. You can't know for sure on that kind of thing until late forties," he interjected quickly. Charlie rolled her eyes. "I'm serious, teenagers and even young adults for that matter have no idea of the true meaning of the word," he stressed.

"Dad," she scoffed, "You are the last person who has the right to say that kind of thing. Let's say for one instance I even believed that was what you truly thought now, it would make you a huge hypocrite. Auntie Serena told me that you were in love with mom since you were little kids. You apparently plotted against your own best friend in every way possible until that night at Victrola."

"Who told you about that night? Serena?" he snapped, anger evident. It was a huge moment for him, but not something he wanted his kids to know about. Well not his daughter at least. Then she would think it was okay to do something like that and it wasn't. Times were different... wait did he really just think that? Okay regardless it was just not something he wanted her to know details on.

"No Auntie Serena did not tell me," she said slowly. Chuck narrowed his eyes and gave a look that said spill right now. Finally she sighed and walked over to her dresser. Her hands reached in and brought out a familiar looking book. One that had disappeared to his knowledge around Freshmen year. At least that's when Blair no longer allowed him to look at her diary. "I've been reading mom's diary. Don't worry I've skipped over the descriptive sex scenes," her face flashed with guilt.

"Let me see it," Chuck whispered and locked her door. Charlie started to laugh at his reaction, but sat down on the bed. He was right next to her and snatched the book away. "What does it say about junior year?" he questioned. Charlie rolled her eyes.

"You mean who did she think was better in bed?" she smirked.

"Watch it," he warned. "So which page do I find that on?" Charlie laughed more and shook her head. Then she leaned over and flipped to one of the pages. It was a very large diary, almost broke at the seams. Chuck scanned over it and then frowned, "Charlotte you just put me on the page where she describes the sex between her and Nate at the high society ball." There was much bitterness in his tone.

"Yeah read on and you'll see it's all you need to read to make your decision," she motioned towards it. Chuck turned to do that, but then stopped. He slowly looked at his daughter. "No," she shook her head, "I did not read that! Ewe dad that's gross. I had Lex read over everything first and mark the pages I should not read," she explained. Chuck nodded, but then another thought came to mind.

"You allowed your horny teenage boyfriend to read about your mother having sex?" he asked with much disbelief. Charlie's face slowly showed the realization that took place.

"You don't think he like enjoyed..."

"Do not ask me that," Chuck shook his head. "In fact I am removing this from your possession. Somehow I feel in your hands only havoc will be caused," he sighed and stood up.

"But dad..."

"No buts," he shrugged and went to the door. "This is your mothers private diary," he told her.

"Okay let's call her in here now and give it back then," she countered.

"No I'll just give it to her later," he argued.

"No you won't."

"Yes I will."

"Maybe after you read it."

"This discussion is over Charlotte."

"Whatever dad..." she rolled her eyes. Chuck sighed and went out the door. Okay so maybe what he needed to get rid of all this stress was some good, quality reading time. Oh look he had a book right here... well since nothing else was available.

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Charlie had finally finished packing and had her bags taken down to the limo. She now walked over to the dresser and checked her purse. Once she was satisfied all small things she may need on the plane were there she put it by the door. There was no question in the fact she would be delirious in the morning and her mother would be the one to grab it. Plus Andrea and Lex were going to spend the night and no doubt all four of them would camp out in the home theater and stay up until dawn.

"Knock, knock," Blair smiled and then literally did knock on her open door. Charlie turned to look at her mother and smiled. The previous parent meeting with her father was strange, but her mother and her usually had good talks. There was no judgment, her mother always made sure of it. Charlie knew this was because of mom and grandmothers relationship through high school wasn't very good.

"Come in," Charlie told her and sat down on the bed. Blair did the same, turned towards her. Charlie noticed how nervous she seemed. Her mother fidgeted with Charlie's comforter and bit her bottom lip. This was weird because her mother never acted this way. "Is something wrong mom?" she raised her eyebrows as the question was asked.

"Well... I just... this trip is going to be the first time you're away from your father and I. Plus Lex is going and you two are getting serious. I just think it's time we... you know had the talk," she held up her hands, "This does not mean in anyway that I encourage you having sex Charlie. In fact I think you should wait and I know that makes me a hypocrite, but I'm your mother and okay with that. It's just unlike your father, I'm not delusional and know just because I command you not to do something doesn't mean you won't." Her voice picked up in speed and she took Charlie's hands in hers.

"I wasn't going to call you a hypocrite," Charlie assured her, "I mean I'd call dad that because well... he lost his at like thirteen, but I think you lost yours at the right time with the right person. You may have thought differently art the time, but now you know you're in love with him. I'm not saying I know without a doubt I'll marry Lex when I'm older, but I do know I'm in love with him and that when the right moment comes along I will give it to him regardless of what other say." She searched her mothers eyes for the slightest twinge of anger. Blair inhaled a deep breath, being a lot to hear from her sixteen year old daughter.

"Honey are you sure it's love? Because once upon a time I thought I was madly in love with your uncle Nate and now know it was only infatuation. I almost gave myself to him, tried on many occasions. I don't want you to make a mistake if you're not sure. I mean how do you know you love him?" she asked, voice sincere. Charlie's soft smile didn't falter at all though, but grew a little.

"It's not a Nate and Blair romance mom. It's a Chuck and Blair romance. I know it," she nodded.

"But how?" Blair protested. Her daughter seemed to grow up more and more when she saw her. Love was a serious thing to embark on while being a teenager, Blair knew more than anything. It would hurt her a lot at times and that scared Blair. In no way did she or Chuck ever want Charlie to go through with that, despite the happy ending it came with.

"Because I love his faults as much as I love his perfections, his worst moments no less than his best, and because I know if I asked him to he'd let me go..." her voice broke a bit at the thought, "And I'd do the same for him if it was what he truly wanted. I know that he's not there yet and he doesn't feel what I feel, but I think one day he will. I'm not afraid to take the time and try as best as I can to heal all wounds others have left on him... even if my only payment is for him to say it just once." Her hand wrapped around the locket and she stared forward as if he was right in front of her. "That's how I know," she nodded her head and turned so her eyes met her mothers, "That's how I know." It was repeated to show the meaning and Blair felt it. Her daughter had literally left her speechless. Blair's heart felt warmth and beamed with pride for Charlie. All she could think of to do was pull her into a hug to hide the happy tears the fell from her eyes.

"I love you so much Charlie," Blair whispered. She pulled away and dabbed at her eyes. Charlie laughed a bit with a bright smile brought out for her mother. "But," her tone turned serious, "You make sure to take care of your heart too. And you come to me when it happens Charlotte Bass." She grabbed onto her shoulders and looked her straight in the eye. "I'm not your father. I won't be happy about it, but I won't be mad. I don't want you to ever think you can't come to me for something, understand? No matter what you do, I am your mother and I will love you no less," she stressed each word. Charlie smiled softly and then hugged her mom again.

"I promise," she vowed in all honesty. "I love you mom and I'll always come to you," the hug tightened. Blair could only hope that she really would. Sure it was a secret against Chuck, something he would kill her for saying, but this was her daughter. There were somethings only a mother could understand.

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"Dad what did you want to talk to me about?" Max asked as he came into his fathers study. Chuck slammed a book shut and shoved it in a drawer. It held no interest with Max though so he just rolled his eyes and fell down in the seat in front of the desk. Chuck sighed and folded his hands atop his desk.

"I want to talk to you about what happened at your sixteenth birthday with... Nathaniel's daughter," he coughed the last part. It seemed weird to say it out loud. Max looked away, no longer able to make eye contact. The whole situation had gone from hot to awkward when his dad opened the door. In all honesty it was the last thing he ever wanted to speak of again, with his father especially.

"Look dad we're going to lock the door next time. She just took me by surprise is all. It's the closest we've gotten to sealing the deal yet," he responded and shifted uncomfortably in his seat. Chuck felt a pull in his stomach. He had used the whole, 'seal the deal' line with Nathaniel back in high school. Now his son associated it with his best friends daughter.

"Well locking the door was not what I wanted to speak with you about. The thing is I had no idea you and Andrea were getting so serious. You mother most certainly doesn't know because if she did you would not be going to Europe," he told him, tone stern.

"Well dad I think mom knows I'm not a virgin by now," Max stressed. "I mean I know she's good with denial, but come on. For all you know she may think Andrea and I have already..."

"It's completely different Max. Andrea is a virgin and those other girls were not. I don't think you realize how big the situation of having sex is to her. She could end up hating you the next morning if the slightest thing goes wrong. You should really think this through," he interrupted. Max bit his bottom lip as his eyes fell from his fathers.

"Dad are you only telling me this because you think I'm going to have sex with her on the Europe trip?" Max asked, point blank. They both knew he never beat around the bush. Plus this whole conversation, in his opinion, needed to be ended very soon. Chuck narrowed his eyes at his son's tone of voice.

"No. I'm having this conversation with you regardless of the trip or not. My point is that Andrea's father is my best friend. He's going through a lot right now and the last thing he needs is his daughter winding up pregnant or something. Have you even checked to see if she's on birth control? Condom's can break you know, believe me," he mumbled the last part.

"Dad I know," Max raised his voice a bit to make his point clear, "I've had sex before. As for Andrea I don't know if she's on the pill. It's not just something you ask, but it's her who wants to have sex so I'm sure she's thought it through. If not then we'll use a condom because it's very rare they do break."

"Wait a minute," Chuck held up his hand, "You mean to tell me my daughter is the one practically attacking her boyfriend and my son, former player not that there's anything wrong with that, is the one who is being pushed into sex by his girlfriend?" There was much disbelief in his tone.

"First off," Max pointed at him, "I'm not being pushed into sex. I happen to enjoy sex very much which should be a known fact considering you and mom... as for Charlie, well are you just figuring this out now? Lex is a bit of a manwhore yes, but he respects Charlie way too much to come on too strong. It's her that triggers everything. When are you going to get it in your head that she's not so innocent anymore?"

"Don't talk about your sister like that," Chuck interjected.

"I wasn't saying it in a bad way. She's just more like us than we think. If you're going to have the sex talk with anyone then I suggest talking about it with Charlie. Actually that would be awkward have mom talk about it with her," he corrected himself.

"There is no need for that because Charlie is not doing anything like that until she's forty. Stop trying to switch over to her though, our conversation is not over. I need to tell you something so you can be prepared. If Andrea finds out while in Europe, which I bet she will, she's going to be vulnerable and sad. This is why you will not sleep with her when this happens," his face took on a very serious look.

"It's about her parents isn't it?" Max asked slowly. Chuck nodded, rubbed his eyes, and then took a deep breath. They hadn't planned to tell the children, but Andrea would want to visit her mother while in Europe. They needed to be prepared for the absolute worse. "They're not together anymore are they?" Max added.

"Well they're not divorced. Nate has it in his head that he can get Vanessa to come back to him, but she's... well she's met someone else Max. It has nothing to do with the kids, but when Andrew and Andrea do find out they won't see it that way. You are in no way to tell Andrea any of this, but just be there for her if it happens. I mean be there in a comforting way. You'll regret it if you end up having sex with her because of it, trust me," he told him. It was like when Blair tried to get him in bed back in high school. It was only because her world was crashing, for she had slept with Carter Baizen the night before. Chuck had declined and could only hope Max would do the same. Hopefully a similar situation wouldn't evolve at all though.

"Wow... that's heavy," Max ran his hand in his hair and fell back in the chair a bit. Chuck nodded in agreement, but frowned when Max stood up. "Look I appreciate that you told me this and it will be taken into consideration on the trip," he nodded.

"That's all I ask," Chuck sighed. He knew this was the best he would get with Max. His son would never willingly admit he would put feelings before sex. Despite it could very well be true, for Andrea, but never to be said out loud. It was something he would not be able to do until he was older. Chuck knew this because it was how he was at Max's age. "Now get a good nights sleep because you're leaving early in the morning for Paris."

"Well I guess it's good I took French this year then," Max smirked and went towards the door.

"Please we both saw your report card," Chuck snorted. Max glared at him, but then they both shared a smile. Finally the conversation had ended. Max took his exit and went out the door.

–

"Okay Ephram you are all dressed for bed," Blair whispered and lifted him up from the changing table. Ephram did not smile like usual though, but just remained silent with a blank looking face. Blair frowned and turned him towards her. "Is something wrong baby?" her voice was quite and soothing, but concerned. He did not make a sound, but just stared at her with large blue eyes.

"Are you putting him to bed?" Chuck asked as he came in the door. Blair looked up and he noticed the frown on her face. "What's wrong?" he walked over to her and Ephram. Blair shook her head and stroked back some of Ephram's hair.

"He's acting weird Chuck. Before bed he always cries or gets a burst of energy at night. Lately he's been making a lot of noise even though he doesn't really talk, but now he's silent. Plus whenever I talk to him he smiles and now he just keeps looking at me like this," she explained and examined Ephram a bit more.

"Well maybe he's just really tired. Here come to daddy Ephram," Chuck sighed and reached for him. Blair handed him over and Chuck stared into his eyes. "Hey there little guy. Are you alright?" Blair watched him carefully and found Chuck's voice to be soothing. Ephram only blinked in response.

"Chuck what if somethings really wrong with him? Does he have a fever?" she nudged him as her voice rose more in panic. Chuck kept his hidden better, but felt the same way. His son acted weird and he didn't like it at all. His hand lifted to Ephram's forehead.

"No," he shook his head, "He doesn't feel warm at all, just normal." Blair bit her bottom lip and put her own hand to his forehead. Chuck knew it's not that she didn't trust him, but just to reassure herself completely. When she retracted her hand she looked relaxed for a moment, but then in distress again. "Let's see what he does if we put him in the crib and then we can call the doctor," Chuck nodded. He could care less if he had a fever or not, he still wanted to know what was going on. Blair nodded and walked with Chuck over to the crib. Right before Ephram was lied down he let out a loud scream.

"Oh my god!" Blair jumped a bit. Chuck retracted him quickly to soothe him, but Ephram was silent again. He did not cry at all, but just put on the same face from before. As if he had never screamed. Blair looked to Chuck and they both knew the other thought the same thing. "Um... let me try to put him in. Maybe he's used to me tucking him in first," she suggested. Chuck agreed and handed over Ephram. "Here baby let mommy but you to bed," she told him with a smile and tried to put him down. Ephram let out another scream and Blair lifted him quickly.

"I don't understand," Chuck admitted as they both stared at their son. Ephram just looked back, eyes very calm, once again no sign that he had screamed at all seconds ago. "I'm going to go call a doctor," he concluded and turned his back to go to the door. Ephram turned and watched him leave. Chuck was just about out the door.

"Dada," Ephram spoke. Chuck froze in the doorway and felt his breath stop. Blair's eyes enlarged and she stared at Ephram, looked to Chuck, and then back to Ephram. Neither Chuck or Blair could form words. Chuck couldn't even find it in him to move enough to turn around yet. "Dada," Ephram's little arms shot out towards his father.

"Chuck..." Blair's voice was shaky and she stared at Chuck, unsure of what to do. Chuck slowly turned around and met her eyes. Then he looked to Ephram who still waited patiently for his father to come to him. "Did he just...?" she could not form words at all.

"I think he did," Chuck nodded slowly and managed to take steps forward. Ephram's face lit up with a huge smile when Chuck finally reached him. "Isn't he too young?" he took Ephram from Blair. Ephram snuggled against him and smiled at his mother. Actually it wasn't a smile, but none other than the infamous Bass smirk.

"I mean," Blair put her hands to her head, "Charlie didn't say her first word until six and a half months and Max barely made it at seven months. Chuck... he's barely five months." The shock was still present in both of them. "I don't believe it, but I just heard it... twice. I mean we both did," she nodded. Chuck wondered if it was more to assure him or herself.

"I hate to say it, but I actually thought he'd do everything later than the twins. After what happened and how small he is... I mean I've heard of babies talking early, but I never thought he would..." Chuck trailed off, unsure of if he should say it. Blair didn't get mad though, but instead understood what he meant. Then all of the sudden she put her hand to her mouth and let out a laugh.

"Chuck," a bright smile formed on her face, "Our baby said his first word at five months. Our child is gifted... oh your a such a wonderful gifted little smart baby," Blair cooed and kissed Ephram's nose. "Yes you are, yes you are, yes you are. Say dada for mama again. Say it," her voice went into high pitch praise mode

"Dada," he said again as if he understood her request. Chuck let out a happy laugh of his own and pulled Ephram against him. He kissed the top of his head and Ephram giggled. Chuck was so happy, but then looked to see Blair. Her eyes had watered up a bit and he felt his heart sink.

"Blair I'm sure he'll say mama soon. I thought he would say mama first I mean he's with you all day when I'm at work and... I'm sorry that..." he started to ramble. Blair shook her head though and wiped her eyes.

"No it's not that. Chuck," she sighed and smiled, "I could never be angry about something like that. I'm crying because he's growing up too fast. I mean crawling and now talking. I just... I feel like I'll wake-up one day and he'll be all grown up. He's my last baby," another tear fell from her eye. Chuck wiped it quickly and pulled Blair to him. "I'm just being silly though. Mama is so proud of you baby," she told Ephram and took him from Chuck. Ephram played with her curls and smiled up at her. Chuck kept his face smiling, but deep down had the same thoughts. All of their children were growing up way too fast.

–

Charlie looked around the home theater. Her and Max had brought in tons of blankets and pillows and spread them in front of the screen. It was a childish thing to do, have a sleepover, but they were too excited about Europe to care. Lex and Andrea were going to spend the night since they had to leave early for Paris tomorrow morning. Lex had already spent the night a lot so it wasn't that big for him. In fact him and Max went to go get junk food for the night.

"Hey best friend," Andrea exclaimed as she came into the room. Charlie spun around and was immediately attacked with a hug. Saying Andrea was excited was a definite understatement. "Awe I'm so excited tomorrow!" she giggled and parted with Charlie just enough so look her in the eye.

"Oh come on Andrea, we've both been to Europe plenty of times," Charlie was always the one to keep her cool. Although at times her excitement would surface in a very obvious matter, it was in no way as much as Andrea. Andrea rolled her eyes and just hugged Charlie again. She then looked around the room. "Are we having a NJBC 2.0 sleepover?" she joked. They had learned of their parents name long ago and somehow had ended up being called NJBC 2.0 at one point.

"What else would we do the night before Europe?" Charlie smirked and fell down on the pallet. Andrea did the same and both girls stared at the ceiling. "I almost had sex with Lex on my birthday. Well I mean I planned to, but then all that happened," Charlie admitted out of nowhere. It was something she had kept from Andrea and now since they had a moment alone, decided to share.

"I sort of figured," Andrea sighed, "Do you think it will happen on the Europe trip?" Charlie turned to look at Andrea and Andrea did the same to Charlie. Both girls were silent for a moment as Charlie thought about it.

"Well I told my mom I was ready and I am... but I don't want to plan anything just yet. I think it will happen when the moments right, you know? My mother didn't plan hers and it's what started the whole Chuck and Blair dynamic. I want something like that," she explained with a nod.

"I guess that's where we differ than Charlie," Andrea smiled, "I mean I want mine to be right too and not be regretted, but I actually want to plan it. To appreciate each moment, slowly. More soft, but also filled with passion. I told your brother it would happen on the Europe trip."

"He isn't pressuring you is he?" Charlie asked, alert. Andrea shook her head in response. "Good because if he is then just tell me and I will personally kick his ass. He's a lot more experienced than you, heck both of our boys are probably the most experienced on the Upper East Side," she let out a small laugh, but there was a twinge of sadness. Andrea picked up on it instantly because she knew how it felt.

"Why did we have to fall for manwhores?" Andrea smirked, trying to lighten the mood. Charlie parted her lips to make a smart remark, but then they were interrupted.

"Because we're so damn sexy," Max smirked and dumped the junk food bags on the floor. Andrea rolled her eyes, but didn't protest in the least when he pulled her into a kiss. Charlie frowned, her own boyfriend did not seem to be present. It was then someone wrapped them arms around her from behind and pulled her into his lap. Lex turned her into his chest and kissed her.

"Okay, okay," Andrea interrupted all the kisses and pushed a hand to Max's chest. "We can not do this the whole evening or all of lips are going to be swollen tomorrow and your parents might just cancel the trip," she giggled and crawled out of Max's lap. Charlie did the same thing so they all sat in a circle.

"Fine," Lex sighed and pulled Charlie to his side. It was sort of a lop sided circle because of it, but none of the teens seemed to care all that much. "What exactly have you ladies planned for tonight? And please do not say something lame like resting up for the trip because Maxwell and I have had about four red bulls today," him and Max exchanged a grin.

"How are you two not bouncing off the walls then?" Charlie frowned towards her boyfriend.

"Because Lex Sparks will never be one of those annoying, hyper, bouncy people," he replied and pecked her lips. Charlie rolled her eyes and laughed. "Now stop changing the subject. We all know Archibald most likely has a strict itinerary..."

"Are you calling me a nerd Sparks..." Andrea narrowed her eyes. "Stand up for your girlfriend," she hit Max playfully in the chest. Max looked between Andrea and Lex. He then stroked her cheek.

"Awe honey it's okay... in your case being a nerd is hot," he answered. Neither noticed it was the easy way out, but Charlie did. She laughed at this and Max joined in with her. Andrea made a face, not liking the answer she got, but didn't hold a grudge for long.

"Ooh let's play I never," Charlie decided. "I think Andrea and I have a few things we'd like to learn about you two... now let's see. If we've done something than... wait we can't all get drunk tonight," her lips pouted. Lex chuckled a bit and kissed her head.

"Well then we won't drink. What we'll do is have points and whoever has the least points will get the big bed on the private jet," Andrea offered. "Oh, but also you have to elaborate if you did something and people as you about it. No killing each other over something they did either. Charlie and I will not hold a grudge for past actions and neither are you allowed to," she pointed to the boys.

"Sparks?" Max asked with raised eyebrows. Lex finally nodded in agreement to the terns. So Max turned back to his girlfriend and smiled, "We agree then. Bring it on Archibald."

"Oh you know I always bring it Bass," she countered.

"Did I step into a Kristen Dunce movie or something?" Charlie joked. Both of them glared at her, but she just turned into Lex. "Save me boyfriend," she giggled.

"Leave her alone losers," Lex stuck out his tongue. It was all very playful, but he would defend Charlie against anyone even if she didn't ask. Everyone knew this, there was a reason less guys messed with her at school. Only the one's with a lot off balls crossed Lex Sparks and in turn his best friend and her brother Max Bass.

"Alright let's just start the game," Andrea said and pulled took a pad of paper and pen out of her purse. Nobody remarked on this because she always had it. She then wrote down all of their names and left space for the points. "Who wants to make a statement first?" her eyes looked around at everyone.

"I will," Charlie spoke up and pondered her mind for a question. It didn't take long for her to get one. She parted her lips and cleared her throat. "I never have touched a guys little friend," she said without shame. Andrea burst out in laughter.

"Charlie!" she exclaimed.

"What it's true. There's no other way to say it. Now come who's done it and your own don't count," she spared a giggle and glance at Max and Lex.

"I haven't, but I don't know who's little anything you've been looking at," Lex scoffed. Charlie rolled her eyes and then looked to her brother.

"Please sis, I enjoy many different things, but touching another guys package is something I don't plan on doing anytime soon... or ever for that matter," Max answered. Andrea then saw all eyes on her. She bit her bottom lip and looked down.

"Oh ewe!" Charlie moaned and turned into Lex as if it was in front of her. "Do not elaborate on that one at all please. Max ugh," she made a gagging noise. Max chuckled and shook his head. Andrea blushed bright red and was thankful that Lex was being nice and not giving her a weird look like he usually would to torment her.

"You're the one who asked sis," Max smirked. "Now I believe it's my turn. Andrea would you like to give me a hand... OWE! CHALRIE!" he shouted when he was hit in the head with a bag of cookies. Andrea broke out into laughter and her and Charlie slapped hands. Lex just gave him a look that said 'you asked for it man'. Max then shot his sister an evil grin, "I've never made out with Jason Baizen."

"Well I would hope not," Andrea snorted a laugh. Charlie glared and then slowly raised her hand. She kept her eyes forward and away from Lex. "One point for Charlie," Andrea marked. Slowly Charlie sneaked a glance at her boyfriend. His eyes were narrowed and lips were pursed. Death glare was an understatement, but then again it always was with him on subjects like this.

"I don't like that answer Bass," he said with a tightened jaw.

"Neither do I, but it's the truth," she replied. His features softened a bit, but he was still not happy about it at all. To soothe him more she leaned up and kisses his lips. He smiled in response for a moment, but then pulled her into his lap again possessively.

"Alright my turn," Andrea patted her lap. "Let's see... um... I never..." she trailed off and pursed her lips as she racked her brain for something. Then she exchanged a look with Charlie and smirked at the boys. "I never had a dream about fulfilling some crazy sexual fantasy with my current boyfriend/girlfriend," she stated. Lex and Max both muttered profanities under their breaths and then raised their hands. Andrea was about to put down a mark for Max and Lex when a voice interrupted her.

"Are you serious?" Lex asked, sounding a little too happy. Andrea looked up to see Charlie had her hand up. Her eyes widened and she broke out into a fit of giggles. "So what's your sexual fantasy Bass?" he smirked.

"Watch it Sparks," Max warned him.

"You can tell me later," Lex whispered and Charlie blushed. Andrea put the marks down. "Alright my turn," Lex decided. "Okay I never... no I've done that um... I've never had sex with anyone over twenty years old," he nodded. Charlie wasn't sure if this was a good or bad thing. Lex squeezed her for support though. Max glared at him and then slowly raised his hand.

"Are you serious Bass?! You just turned sixteen!" Andrea shouted.

"Hey remember the rules Archibald. You cannot get mad or hold a grudge," he pointed. She glared at him, but shut up after that. Everyone looked to Charlie since it was her turn again.

"Okay I never have had a threesome... or even sex for that matter," she muttered, eyes lowered. Andrea crossed her arms when Max and Lex did not move. "Be honest," Charlie sighed and shot a look at Max. Finally Max and Lex raised their hands. "You're losing bro," she smiled at Max. He scoffed and rolled his eyes. From there the game went on and many laughs irrupted from the four. In the end Max came in last and Charlie won.

–

"Blair?" Chuck turned into her. "Are you still awake?" he asked. Since the mention of the Europe trip he knew the night before he would not be able to rest. However the reasons he thought were not the ones that circled his mind now. He did think about the kids and worry, but the main thought process was about him and Blair.

"I am now," she giggled quietly. He smirked and pecked her lips as she turned into him. "What's wrong Mr. Bass?" her eyebrows raised in question and a playful grin took place on her lips. Damn she was beautiful. Even without the make-up and her curls sprawled out on the pillow she was a vision.

"I was just thinking," he sighed. His hand stroked up and down her arm. A few goosebumps formed on it at his touch and this made his smile grow. "This Europe trip has me worried about the kids, but it also made met think of us..." he looked into her eyes, "When we were younger, the trips we would take together. I know it's selfish, but I'm sad it's over. To be young and in love, not a care in the world."

"Sweetie," she stroked his cheek, "Young and love were were, but cares in the world we did have. You started running a billion dollar corporation at age eighteen. Anywhere we went the phone was glued to your ear for at least an hour a day." It was a joking tone, but he kept his own face serious.

"I mean it Blair. Lately I just feel so... old," he admitted. Blair blinked her eyes a few times and wandered if she and dreamed that moment. Chuck Bass, no matter what age, would never admit something like that. Yet here they were and he just did. She bit her bottom lip and prayed silently that this was not the start of a mid-life crisis. They never ended good and mostly in divorce. Life without Chuck would be hell. It just simply would not happen because she would not allow it to.

"Chuck the only reason you feel that way is because our children are teenagers. The memories you recall most are the teenage years. Anything they do will remind you of something and make you use terms like, the good old days and such. Besides Blair and Chuck Bass will never be old," she scoffed. Chuck let out a low laugh, but then his face fell again.

"Well you don't look old at all," his eyes draped over her body which was only in underwear. "I'm not protesting in anyway, but you looking like that makes me look like one of those old men who marry younger women," he mumbled. Blair let out a loud laugh at this and then had to silence it. It wouldn't wake anyone up, but it still felt weird since the whole house was so quiet and calm.

"Chuck," she shook her head, "Please do not tell me you are body conscious? I mean your body looks about the same since high school and some men get horrible wrinkles, but you have very little" Her hand reached up to his hair, "Sure you have a few gray hairs and a little more stubble on your face, but I find it very sexy. You've grown up nicely Mr. Bass." Chuck stared down at her with a warm smile. She had all of his attention in moments like this, heck she had all of his attention all the time.

"Since when did you become so confident Mrs. Bass?" he pulled her towards him and kissed her lips between words. Blair kissed him back and then shrugged.

"Probably around when I learned to appreciate these amazing boobs you gave me," she perked them up. Chuck quirked an eyebrow.

"I gave them to you?" he pondered. She nodded and relaxed her body again.

"Well they came with the children and you know two out of three. I think you deserve more credit than my other husband," she joked. Chuck of course narrowed his eyes and found no humor in this. She loved how the slightest thing made him jealous, even when it was in a joking matter. To her it was a sign of how much he knew they belonged to one another. So she didn't stop there. "I think if you gave him a chance you might like him... although he's a little upset I spend more time with you than him," she sighed.

"Blair you're not being funny," he said with clenched teeth.

"I keep telling him that even if you're not home, I can not see him here. I mean one of the kids could walk in and... well did you know he suggested I pleasure him on this bed?" she smiled because it was simply just too easy. He let out a low growl and flipped her on her back. He was over her in a matter of seconds and pressed her down into the mattress.

"If you ever pleasure another man on any bed, especially my bed and my wife, that man will be killed... slowly and painfully. You my dear will be tied to this bed and not allowed out of my sight again, are we clear?" he raised his eyebrows and pursed his lips. Blair nodded and tried to hide her smile. Had he not seen what she had done? It was all provoked by her, exactly what she wanted. "Good now let's go to bed and we can go see this other husband in the morning and have him taken care of," he sighed and fell beside her.

"Chuck it was a joke," she laughed with an eye roll. He didn't respond to this at all though and just held her as tightly as he could. Blair closed her eyes and turned into him. She'd never have it any other way.

–

"Okay... now do you guys have everything you need? Max, Charlie do you have your credit cards?" Blair asked nervously as they stood outside on the runway. The kids were obviously taking the private jet, but it didn't make Blair feel any better. Chuck wrapped his arms around her and peaked inside the car to check on Ephram. Then they both awaited, the half asleep twins.

"Yes mom we have everything. You've done more than double check it on the way over here," Charlie managed to laugh a bit as her eyes blinked lazily. Lex let her lean up against him so she could stand. Andrea did the same with Max. Blair nodded in response, but then reached for her daughters purse to check again.

"Repeat the rules, both of you," Chuck ordered with a stern tone. Max rolled his eyes and scoffed. Charlie rolled her eyes too, but when they saw their fathers face they straightened up quickly. "Repeat the rules or forget the trip," Chuck furthered.

"No sleeping girl boy, no undressing in front of the opposite sex, no sex, no heavy kissing, no touching below the waist with or without clothes, and no getting arrested Max and Lex," they recited in union. Chuck pursed his lips at the agitated tone of voice they held, but knew at this early he would not get any better.

"Well you better remember them. I could always have someone watching you. Don't forget who I am," Chuck pointed his finger at them. Max nodded and fell forward a bit, but caught himself. He was about to go into cranky mode and everyone knew it.

"Now don't forget to have fun too and take lots of pictures. Always have your cell phones on, call me every night when you get in and that means do not stay out super late, and if you get any trouble you call right away no matter what," Blair added in a nervous ramble. The whole idea had sounded great up until the point where she had to actually let them go on alone.

"Don't worry mom we will. You can trust Andrea and I to keep everything in line," Charlie assured her. Blair nodded and then looked to see the pilot wave at them to signal they were ready. She bit her bottom lip and immediately grabbed both twins into a hug.

"Oh why did I ever allow you two to do this? I love you guys so much and if anything ever happened to you... no I can not think like that. Both of you better come back unharmed though, do you hear me Max?" she looked them both in the eye, but kept them in a tight hug.

"Yes mom and I love you too, but I can't breathe," he said with a pained expression. Blair only kissed him on the head though and pulled him into a tighter hug. "Dad help.."

"Alright Blair you can let them go," Chuck laughed nervously. As soon as he got Blair to release Max he scampered back to Andrea. "What no hug for your father Maxwell?" Chuck raised his eyebrow. Max sighed and gave his father a small hug. Then he was done though. "Have a safe trip son," he nodded. Max then took Andrea after she said goodbye and they walked towards the jet.

"I love you mom. Don't miss me too much," Charlie laughed as her and Blair hugged each other tightly. Chuck watched them with a soft smile. He then held out his hand to Lex. His expression said, 'I trust you, but don't make me regret it'.

"Oh I love you too honey and please be careful. I mean I know you've been to Europe, but don't go to any strange places. And always stay with a buddy, in fact the four of you should always be together," she stressed. Charlie nodded and then turned to face Lex. Ephram started to cry so Blair kissed her on the cheek and got into the limo to get Ephram. Lex walked away just a bit, leaving Chuck and Charlie alone.

"I'm going to miss you too dad," she laughed and stepped in front of him. Chuck reached out and pulled her into a tight hug. "Thanks for letting me go. I love you," she looked up and backed away from him a bit. Chuck nodded and felt a pull to put her right back in the limo and send her on home.

"I love you too. Stay safe and just..." he paused for a moment, "Don't do anything I would do." Charlie instantly started to laugh.

"Don't you mean... don't do anything you wouldn't do?" she raised her eyebrows.

"No," he shook his head, "I mean don't do anything I would do."

"CHARLIE LET'S GO!" Max shouted across the run way very agitated. She looked to him and then rolled her eyes.

"I better go, Max is getting cranky," she sighed.

"Yeah," Chuck nodded. "So I guess um... have a good trip and be safe," he bit his bottom lip. His stupid eyes were getting awfully watery all of the sudden. Charlie nodded, gave a wave, and then turned to leave. She started to walk towards Lex, but then stopped halfway. Chuck frowned, but then watched as she ran back to him and attacked him with another hug.

"I'm really going to miss you dad," she mumbled against his chest. He patted her back and held her tightly.

"I'm really going to miss you too Charlie," his voice cracked a little. "Now go on before Max has them leave without you," he chuckled. She looked up at him hesitantly. "Go on now," he laughed and wiped at his eyes. She nodded and then went on with Lex. Lex went inside the plan and Charlie turned around to look at Chuck again. She smiled and waved at him.

Flash

"Bye daddy!" a five year old Charlie waves before she goes into kindergarten.

Flash

"Bye dad!" she called out. Chuck waved back and then watched as she went in. He felt Blair open the door and touch his back. Slowly he got back in.

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"Sis stop leaning against Lex. We're all tired," Max muttered with an agitated voice. Honestly he could care less, but the fact that he had no one to lean against pissed him off. Plus Andrea doing the same thing to him obliviously did not help. Charlie did not respond and kept her eyes closed.

"Leave her be Bass," Lex replied shortly. He pulled Charlie more into him as they stepped into the Jet fully. "Come here baby. Where do you want to lie down?" he asked sweetly. Charlie smiled a bit in her sleepy daze, but just turned into him more.

"Oh gag me with a spoon," Max scoffed as his face twisted with disgust. He definitely was not a morning person. Andrea smacked him in the chest to shut him up. He glared at her until she met him with her own glare. Neither Lex or Charlie noticed the display behind them.

"Bed in back," Charlie yawned and her hand flew up to motion to one of the jet's bedrooms. He nodded and then basically almost carried her to it. One of the personal flight attendants nodded at him, but he paid them no attention. He heard Max mutter something about taking the bigger bed, but then Andrea shut him up. This made him chuckle just a bit as he pulled back the covers. She fell against it immediately and he looked around. No security guards, to his surprise. So when all was clear he got in next to her and wrapped his hands around her waist.

"Comfortable?" he whispered into her ear. She nodded and kicked at the covers a bit. He smirked as they fell to the floor. It was something she did a lot. It was then he got a good look at her though. Not like he hadn't noticed before, but now he had time to pay attention to detail. She was in hot pink Juicy Couture sweat pants and then a black tank top. They were such simple clothes and he wasn't used to seeing them on her. Anything looked gorgeous when draped over her though.

"Yes," she murmured back and snuggled into him. They had a nine hour flight ahead of them and he thought more time like this wouldn't be so bad. Okay who was he kidding it was down right amazing. "Lex?" she brought him out of his thoughts. He looked to her to see she had opened her eyes just a bit.

"What is it?" he asked in response. She smiled a bit at him and then yawned.

"Thanks for coming," came from her lips before her eyes closed again. His smile grew a bit and he kissed her forehead as she drifted back off to sleep. He tightened his arms around her in a comfortable, but possessive way before he too drifted off to sleep.

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"I'm going to go put Ephram back in his crib. You coming up Chuck?" Blair asked at the foot of the stairs. They had came in and she went straight for the stairs, but he just stood there in the family room. Slowly he turned to here and nodded.

"I'll be up in a minute," he assured her with a sad smile. Blair nodded and then went up the staircase. He watched her go. Then he looked around the silent, empty house.

"Daddy Max won't give me back my headband!" Charlie screamed very loud for such a small child. She then stomped her foot and pursed her lips. Chuck raised his eyebrows at his son that came in behind.

"So! She has my scarf!" Max defended and motioned towards the material in Charlie's hands.

"He took my headband first!" Charlie retorted and flailed her hands about.

"No I didn't'!" his son argued.

"Max and Charlie you better stop fighting," Blair warned a she made breakfast. Chuck looked to her with a smile and then back at his children. He slowly stood up. Charlie backed up, right next to Max.

"Uh oh I think we're in trouble," she whispered to her brother.

"Dad we were only kidding," Max laughed nervously. Chuck smiled and moved close to them. Without warning he picked them both up and hung them over each shoulder. Max and Charlie started to giggle as he dropped them on the couch and started to tickle them.

"Mommy help us!" Charlie screamed between her uncontrollable giggles. Blair let out a laugh of her own.

"Okay I'll help... your father tickle you!" Blair shouted and helped Chuck tickle the twins.

Chuck blinked a few times and now saw an empty couch. He inhaled a sharp breath and then slowly went up the stairs. He was on his way to his room when he saw Charlie had left her door open. He walked to it and reached his hand out to close it, but stopped.

Chuck felt someone nudge him in his sleep. He groaned and turned his face into the pillow. Blair was still asleep beside him and he must have imagined it. Then someone pushed at him again. He mumbled profanity into the pillow and tried to resume slumber.

"Daddy wake-up," a small voice trembled. His eyes immediately shot open at the sound of Charlie's frightened voice. She stood there in her nightgown with her bear and there were tears down her cheeks. He sat up in bed and looked down at her.

"Princess what's wrong?" he asked with concern. Instead of a response though she just flew herself against him. Her small arms attempted to wrap around him. He picked her up and brought her to his lap. "Why are you crying?" he wiped at her tears.

"The man was taking me away," she answered with a shiver. "I had to wake-up and run from him," she looked up at him with big eyes. Chuck gave a soft smile as he realized it was only a nightmare. Which was very good because a man in his daughter's bedroom was not.

"Sweetie it was only a bad dream. There's no man coming to take you," he assured her. His lips pecked against her forehead as his hand rubbed her back. Charlie shook her head and pouted her lips.

"No daddy he's going to come and get me. I saw it in the movie Max and Lex watched. He steals little girls from their daddy's and doesn't ever bring them back," she started to cry again. Her small hands fisted the material of his shirt as she clung to him. Chuck pursed his lips at the thought of the boys doing exactly what he told them not to do. Max loved to scare his sister and Lex wasn't any better.

"That was just a movie honey. No one is going to take you from me because I won't allow it, alright?" he tipped her chin upwards so she looked directly at him. She didn't look convinced and hugged onto him tighter. "I promise you're safe in your room," he breathed.

"No daddy!" she shouted. "He's going to come and get me!" she carried on. Chuck looked over to see Blair turn in her sleep. He put a finger to his daughters lips.

"Shh princess you're mommy has to sleep for work tomorrow. How about I take you back to your room?" he offered. Charlie shook her head.

"No I don't want to be alone," she refused to budge. Chuck felt his hear melt a little. "I want to stay in here or you have to come with me," her small finger pointed into his chest. Chuck nodded and then picked her up. She clung to him, her small arms around his neck. He stopped at Max's room for a moment and opened the door.

"BOO!" he shouted. Both boys screamed and jumped from the bed. They each hit the floor and Charlie giggled. She was distracted by a moment. "Feeling better?" he asked her. She nodded and stuck her tongue out at the boys. They both glared at the father and daughter duo before the door was shut. Chuck then walked back to her room and towards her bed. It was the Cinderella carriage and hard for him to get into. You had to climb the small stairs and then enter the tiny doorway. He put Charlie in first then crowded himself in. His legs were bent and he couldn't be more uncomfortable. She on the other hand smiled and lied down.

"Daddy I'm still scared," she tugged at his hand a bit. He sighed and put her pillow in his lap. He then allowed her to snuggle against him. "What if after I fall asleep and you leave he comes and takes me?" she questioned with widened eyes.

"Tell you what. I'll just stay here all night, alright?" he smiled and brushed a hand through her chestnut curls. Her tiny mouth stretched with a yawn as she nodded. "Now you know your mommy and I don't like you to watch those movies with the boys," he pointed out.

"But daddy," she sat up. "They kept calling me a scaredy-cat. I don't like being picked on," she informed him with pursed lips. Chuck frowned and quirked his eyebrows.

"Is anyone else picking on you?" he questioned. All defenses seemed to go up in an instant. Charlie rolled her eyes.

"Daddy all the boys pick on me. They all chase me around at recess and try to catch me. Lex is the worst, he calls me Charlie horse. Isn't that awful?" she exclaimed.

"Well do you want me to talk to him about it? Better yet do you want me to come in and scare the boys?" he smirked. The idea sounded like so much fun in his opinion.

"No," she shook her head. "I learned how to take care of it myself. When the try to touch me I kick them where Dorota showed me to," she explained.

"Where is that?" he inquired.

"You know daddy where there thing is," she giggled.

"Who taught you about a thing?" Chuck narrowed his eyes. Although the thought of his daughter knowing how to get a boy to go away did ease his worry just a bit.

"I spied on Max and Lex when they were changing," she answered with pride. Chuck's eyes widened. She shrugged, "What? I was just curious. Mommy said they're different and I couldn't remember why since I'm not allowed to bathe with Lex anymore so I wanted to see for myself. I'm not a bad girl for it am I?" her tone filled with worry.

"No you're not a bad girl Charlie, but you see..." he bit his bottom lip for a moment. "Well that thing boy's have is not good. If you ever go near one it can... well it's sort of like the bad man in your dream. So what you should do is stay away from all of them, alright?" he smiled.

"But how come I could take baths with Lex when we were little then?" she frowned.

"Because... well because it wasn't really growing yet. Now it's filled with evil things that should not be near little girls," he stuttered a bit. She stared at him for a few moments and then nodded.

"Okay..." she sighed. Her head hit the pillow and she yawned again. After a few minutes she had drifted off to sleep, but Chuck couldn't find it in him to leave. For if she woke-up again he wanted to be there to calm her down. It was just what a father did.

"Night kids," he whispered and slowly closed the door.

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"So what do you girls have planned for us to do while in Paris?" Max drawled as he fell down on a large seat beside Andrea. Charlie felt Lex fall silently right beside her.

"Well so far we've mapped out all the sights we want to see and the best shopping places," Charlie responded and went down the list. Andrea nodded and smiled brightly in approval. Max on the other hand slumped his shoulders and rolled his eyes.

"Girls we're going to be alone in Europe, able to do whatever we want... and you two seriously want to spend all your time looking at old buildings and going shopping?" he asked, eyebrows raised. Lex spared a chuckle at his friends 'are you serious?' look shot at Charlie and Andrea.

"Max what is with the attitude? Andrea and I never said you guys had to come along. Unlike you we actually want to get the full experience of Europe with memories to show for it," Charlie replied, tone short. Really she did him a favor before Andrea got insulted for him insulting what were mainly her plans.

"I don't have an attitude problem sis, you have a perception problem," he smirked and put his arm around Andrea. Charlie rolled her eyes and looked away from him. Andrea giggled a bit. Was it bad she found him super cute when he was being such an ass?

"Keep talking Maxwell. One day you may just say something intelligent," Charlie shot back. Lex and Andrea exchanged a look. A twin show down on such a long plane ride was inevitable, but they had hoped to be... well not right in the middle of it.

"Careful there Charlie you're being a bigger bitch than usual. In fact you better feel lucky that you were born beautiful, unlike me who..." he shrugged, "Well was born to be a big fat liar." He flashed her a fake smile. Charlie narrowed her eyes and pursed her lips.

"Max..." Andrea warned as she got a look at Charlie's very pissed of expression. Lex linked his arm around her in case he needed to hold her back. It was so weird, sometimes they were best friends and at other times could be just downright mean. Then again though... well they were brother and sister.

"Please Andrea don't stop him. I'm honestly trying to see things from his point of view..." Charlie exaggerated a sigh, "Only there's that tiny problem of not being able to get my head that far up my ass." Max parted his lips to say a quick retort. Lex knew it would most likely be something really hurtful so he stepped in.

"Hey!" he shouted and then trailed of awkwardly, unsure of what to say. He then smirked, "So I heard in France they have nude beaches... how bout it Bass?" he wiggled his eyebrows playfully at Charlie. Andrea let out a laugh at the sad attempt to save the day. In would probably get him in trouble now. When he saw the look on Charlie's face he chuckled nervously. "It was just a joke of course... psh... wasn't being serious," he tried to play it off, but the attempt looked even more pathetic this time.

"No I'm actually up for the idea," Charlie flashed a weird smile. Lex's grin grew and he looked her up and down.

"Really?" he asked.

"Oh totally..." she nodded, "Hey how about we go in the back and join the mile high club while we're at it?" her voice went up in the end with a very sarcastic tone. Lex's face fell and he muttered something under his breath. Max and Andrea both laughed and then he turned to her.

"What about you Archibald? I was going to go and release some tension in the back. Want to give me a hand?" he purred. His voice was too low for Charlie and Lex to hear. Andrea rolled her eyes, but then stood up and smirked.

"How about you give me one first," it was more of a statement than a question. The next thing Max knew he was pulled into one of the jet's bedrooms and the door locked. Both Lex and Charlie watched with frowns and then looked at each other.

"Do you think she's going to give him another..."

"Don't say it," she held up her hand and stopped him. "Just shut up, lay those lips on me, and make me forget the pathetic excuse of human life that is my brother," she commanded. Lex leaned forward and smirked.

"Your wish is my command."

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"Oh my god this place is gorgeous," Andrea gasped as they stepped into the hotel. It was the Hotel De Crillon in Paris France, the first stop of their trip. Charlie smiled at her as she stepped in behind. All of them probably looked out of place, still in casual clothing. She had on a blue peasant style top, jeans, and her hair let down in dark curls with a hippie style headband. Andrea had on a white tank top, blue striped vest, jeans, and her black hair just straight. The boys were the most casual with Max in a white shirt and jeans and Lex gray shirt and jeans.

"I think we check in over there," Max nodded towards the front desk. It was just ahead them in the lobby. Everything was so perfectly shined and decorated, like they had stepped into a palace or something. "You have your ID sis?" he turned towards her.

"Yeah," she replied. He nodded and took Andrea by the hand as the two walked in front. Charlie looked to her side at Lex as she walked. His face looked a lot better, but he was wearing a bit of make-up to his dislike. When he noticed her eyes on him he turned and smiled. "Excited?" she smirked. He took her hand in his and pecked her lips.

"I think that would be an understatement,"he admitted. She giggled a bit and kissed him again. Sure people might be watching, but what did she care. If it didn't matter to her back home then here would be no different. Neither noticed Max or the front desk man as they attempted to capture their attention.

"Charlie," Max clapped his hands in front of their faces. They broke apart immediately and Andrea snickered. "I need your ID to check in. You know the thing I made sure you had not too long ago," his tone sounded irritated.

"Chill out already bro," she muttered as she retrieved it. The man at the front desk took it with a smile. Max glared at Lex and Charlie. This only made them both more amused and Charlie leaned against Lex. "I think dad is angry at us," she whispered in a teasing matter. Andrea watched from the sidelines with pure amusement.

"Mr. Bass your roomd are ready, but right now you have two suites, our best, with king beds. Would you like us to change you to two rooms with two beds or do you not mind sharing?" the man asked Max. Charlie however spoke before her brother could.

"That will be fine. Give me a key and then my brother Maxwell one to the other room," she took charge immediately. The man did as she said and they all walked to the elevator. "So who is staying with who?" it was the question everyone had wondered. Sure their parents told them the girls and boys were to be separate, but they were in Europe, alone. They could honestly do whatever they very well pleased. The elevator dropped completely silent.

"Max and I are going to room together. Isn't that alright Charlie?" Andrea asked. Max's eyes widened as he remembered his... birthday present. The elevator dinged and Charlie nodded. "So that means you and Lex will room together too alright? Okay good," she went out and dragged Max with her. Charlie laughed and shook her head. It was then two strong arms picked her up.

"Lex put me down!" she ordered with a loud giggle. He didn't though and instead snatched the key from her. His walk went into almost a run as he found their door. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek which only made him start to get irritated with the hotel key.

"Finally," he breathed a sigh of relief as he got the door open. When this happened he immediately went for the bed. She fell on her back, no sexual pun intended, and he was on her. She kissed his lips, but it was more of a peck. The whole situation was much more playful than sexual... surprisingly. "I felt like I've stepped into a fairy tale," he muttered and looked around the room. Charlie frowned, but then did the same. It was all gold and white, like a bedroom from a palace. The ceilings were extremely high as a chandelier hung down from them. Their bed was a comforter of a gold and white pattern that matched curtains, rugs, and sitting chairs in the room. It was a huge bed with tons of pillows. Then to the side of it was a grand fireplace with a large mirror of it and two pictures on the side.

"Oh I think the woman is Marie Antoinette," she pointed to it. Charlie had done a report on her a while ago. Although thought as of a villain by some she found the old Queen to be very interesting. Lex smirked at her nerdy moment. She had them sometimes and he always found them to be cute. She turned to look at him with a large smile. His hand tucked a curl behind her ear and he straddled his legs over her.

"Well if the room fits the part then how about a little role play?" he whispered into her ear. "You can be Marie Antoinette, the queen of France, and I'll be Count Fersen, your secret handsome lover. We better hurry before your idiot husband catches us," he kissed the shell of her ear. Charlie giggled as his kisses tickled her neck a bit.

"Did someone actually pay attention in history?" she over exaggerated her shock. Lex pulled from her neck and stared into her eyes. Her own eyebrows both raised in question.

"You gave a report on it in the seventh grade. Anything you do fascinates me, but the story did as well. Now... Donnez-moi un baiser ma belle dame," he commanded, but it was with a smirk. She obliged to his request and connected her lips with his own. He then moved his mouth to her chest slowly, shirt pulled down in the process. His lips pecked the tip of her cleavage that spilled out of her bra.

"Oh Count Fersen you're ruining my reputation," she teased. His eyes brightened at her small agreement to roll play with him. He started to kiss her mouth again and tangled her legs with his own. His hand slipped into her pants and massaged her thigh up and down.

"Forget the reputation my queen. Run away with me and have all your hearts desires," he replied, much seduction in his tone. The grin on Charlie's face seemed as if it could not stop growing. It had to though when his lips went against hers and his tongue asked for permission to enter. She allowed it of course and allowed him to explore her mouth. His hand then massaged it's way over to her inner thigh. She inhaled a sharp breath when it played with the straps of her underwear. The feeling of skin against skin was amazing. Almost like they entered another place, another time, another world.

"Oh Count Fersen," she moaned and eyes rolled back into her head. Lex smirked for a moment, but the kissed her neck again. His finger moved closer to her center and fingertips brushed up and down against it. The body heat came off both of them, but then generated into the other. He felt her wetness and his heart did a jump. Only he had ever made her this way and it gave him an unexplainable rush.

"My Queen you seem to have fallen in distress," he moved his lips to the other side of her neck. "So tense... allow me to help you relax ma chérie." She nodded eagerly and her body twitched under him as his fingertips brushed against sensitive skin.

"Touch me already," she moaned as her back arched forward. "Really... really touch me. I command you to touch me or be beheaded," her voice sounded very anxious. She fisted her hands into the material of his shirt and pulled her against him more. Direct body contact was what she wanted. For him to touch her as much as he could. Then he plunged a digit into her center and she cried out. "Oh yes!" Her breathing took on in short, heavy breaths and her head twitched on the pillow.

"That feel good baby?" he breathed into her ear. She nodded and kept on in a constant moan. His finger plunged deeper and he moved it up and down inside her. Then another was added and she let out a shriek. Hopefully the walls were pretty soundproof. Her hips moved up and down and did a bit of the work for him, but tensed and relaxed at the same time.

"Oh please more," she whimpered. He took his thumb and made a "pincher" movement on her clitoris. Her eyes widened and then fell lazy, but her breathing continued to be sharp. They were going way longer than usual and the amount of pleasure she felt just kept building and building. Then slowly his index finger curled inside of her and her eyes almost popped out of her head. "Oh my god!" her body moved forward in response, but his own body kept it pressed into the bed. She tensed more and more as he continued to feel her G-spot. Then her peak came to a climax and a scream of pleasure filled his ears. Her body hit the bed and eyes blinked lazily. Lex smiled in accomplishment and pulled his fingers out of her. He moved beside her and pulled her against his chest. His hand stroked her cheek softly and he lifted up to rest his head on his elbow. She put her hand to his chest and stroked it. For a moment she watched her hand, but then her eyes lifted to his.

"We've been doing this a lot lately," he broke the silence, "I think this means any pleasure you receive now belongs to me." There was a smile on his lips, but his voice sounded serious. Usually she would make a comment that she belonged to no one, but when he said that the butterflies in her stomach went out of control.

"Do you wish for me to tell you the obvious? For me to promise I shall only moan your name in pleasure and no one else's?" her eyebrows raised in question. He didn't move or change his expression at all, but his eyes told her it was exactly what he wanted. "Well..." her voice lowered, "Then I must command that if I belong to you, in turn you belong to me."

"Of course lover," he responded, no struggle shown at all. Charlie kept her outside exterior calm and collected, but on the inside burned at his words. She knew he had in no way meant he loved her, but it was just so close to the word. This way it was used was more of a sexual term than to call her the person he loved. It was a start though and that made her very happy. "Although," he leaned in close and whispered, "There's one problem."

"What's that?" she frowned. For some reason he had amusement in his tone, but the subject would be serious. Well in her opinion a problem in the relationship would be serious. So why did this all sound like a joking matter?

"Your husband could have me beheaded if he finds out about our affair," he chuckled. Charlie instantly realized the game was still on and let out a laugh herself. "Unless of course... we change history and you come along with me," he suggested. Game or not this was more of an order than a question. She bit her bottom lip and pretended to go over the decision in her head.

"Are you asking me to chose you over my crown Count Fersen?" she quirked an eyebrow and pursed her lips a bit. His smile did not falter in any way. "Well..." her voice slowed, "Royalty does bring a lot of things. Plus we would always be on the run..."

"Maybe you didn't hear me correctly. My voice did not go up at the end of the sentence because it was not a question. If I have to kidnap you right out of your royal bedroom against your own will it shall be done," he pulled her more against him as he spoke, "Besides here your Queen status is only a title, but you still have someone to answer to. With me you would be treated like the true royalty you are." She parted her lips to say something, but then there was a loud knock at the door. Lex looked to it in fake fear and Charlie giggled.

"Oh no it's my husband! We've been found!" she cried and went to get from the bed. He chuckled and pulled her back to him. They waited for a moment and there was another knock. "Can we help you?!" she shouted.

"Housekeeping. I come back later," Someone called through the door. Charlie rolled her eyes and fell back down beside Lex. He leaned over and connected his lips with hers.

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A/N: Make sure to check my photobucket account for spoilers on the Europe Trip. There is now a whole new album titled, BATB Europe Trip. If you visit it, let me know what you think of the pictures. Paris will be the next chapter and then each stop will have it's own chapter. Don't forget to review.