A/N: Enjoy!
Dan kept looking over the railing. He couldn't see her in the water. Please god, save my sister. Please I'm begging you he thought. Serena was standing at his side. Tears were coming down her face. Even though she didn't like Jenny a whole lot after what she did, it would be horrible if she knew that a fourteen year old girl she knew had died. Blair, Chuck, Eric, Nate and Kyle were standing a little afar so they wouldn't be in the way. Chuck held Blair close to him. She was shivering uncontrollably. Carter had come back. His expression meant he was determined to save her. She was still his friend. Sharon was crying. She didn't know what else to do. She felt like it was her fault. Five crewmembers came to where they were standing. Two started looking over the railing for any sign of the girl. Two others started to do everything that they could but it was useless. The last one turned to Carter.
"How long has she been in the water?"
"About five minutes, sir."
The man sighed and turned to another crewmember.
"Joe call the coast guard. Tell them we are a hundred and forty miles south-east off shore!"
The crewmember did as he was told. They were still trying to do something. They kept trying everything over and over until they saw a helicopter fly over them. On the side it read it Coast Guard. The same crewmember who had spoken to the other crewmember was now speaking to another member.
"Tell the top floor to steer the ship towards starboard!"
The crew member set off. Everyone felt the ship turning. Dan looked up at the helicopter. Please save my sister! he kept thinking. They saw a big basket like object come down from the helicopter. On top of it was a man wearing a neon coloured wet suit. The helicopter was realising the rope that kept the basket high. The basket came down into the water, man and all. He instantly started looking for the girl. Everyone above watched. Serena held Dan close to her. He was fighting back tears. He would never normally cry but no one could blame him this time. Chuck was still holding Blair. Eric, Kyle and Nate watched in horror. Carter was holding Sharon's hand. They kept looking for any sign that Jenny would be found. The man was still searching. Minutes passed. Please god! Please! Dan kept thinking. It looked like the man in the water was going to give up when he pulled out a blonde headed girl. Dan instantly smiled. There was his sister. The man put her in the basket and the helicopter brought it up. The helicopter moved over so it was now on top of the ship. The crewmembers looked at the teens that were in front of them.
"Get inside!"
They did as they were told. Dan stayed. The basket was place on to the deck. The man in the orange wet suit un hooked it. The ship's medical staff was now on the deck. They carefully took out the girl. Dan tried everything to stop his tears but it was too much. There was a stretcher ready for her. One medical staff member started CPR on her. He kept checking to see if she was breathing. Dan watched nervously. Finally, water started coming out from Jenny's mouth. She was alive! She looked around her surroundings. Dan came running to her.
"Jenny! You're alive!"
She gave him a small, weak smile.
"D-d-d-d-d-dan."
He could tell she was cold. The medical staff members started to take the stretcher to the elevator. Dan followed. He quickly explained who he was and they allowed him to come. He was so glad that his sister was alive.
Meanwhile, everyone else sat in Serena and Dan's suite. Eric, Kyle and Nate were sitting on the couch. They were flipping through the channels. Chuck and Blair were seated on the bed. Serena just stayed standing. She didn't want to do anything. She was far to worried about Jenny. I hope she's alight she thought. Eric looked at his watch. He got up.
"I better get some sleep. It's been a long day."
He got up and left. After half an hour more, Kyle and Nate left also. They walked down the hallway. Kyle still didn't want to talk to him. Nate sighed. He had enough of this.
"Kyle!"
Kyle turned around.
"What?"
Nate sighed again.
"I'm sorry. I really am. I'm sorry that I was a drunk bastard and I made a move on your girl. It was wrong and I apologize."
Kyle just stared at him. Nate had been a good friend for him and he missed that. Kyle smiled.
"Your forgiven."
Nate smiled. He was glad to have his friend back.
"Thanks man."
"No problem, she was a bitch anyway."
They chuckled. Nate turned to Kyle.
"Let's go to my suite. I got Guitar Hero."
Kyle's eyes lit up. It had been weeks since he played Guitar Hero and he had been craving it. He turned to Nate.
"Okay but I must warn you, you are no match for me."
Nate snickered.
"We'll see about that."
They went into Nate's suite and immediately started playing. As Kyle had predicted, he had won and Nate was no match for him.
In the meantime, Sharon and Carter were sitting her room. She hadn't spoken. She was to worried about Jenny. After all Jenny had gone after her scarf. Her stupid scarf. Carter had his arm around her. Her mother had left a note saying she was at dinner with a guy she had met earlier that day and probably wouldn't come back that night. Sharon leaned up closer against Carter.
"Is she going to be alright?"
Carter sighed.
"I hope so."
He gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze. He was just as worried as she was. She turned around and looked at him.
"I have to tell you something."
"Sure."
She took a deep breath before speaking. Something was tingling in her stomach. She looked at Carter.
"I like you Carter. Not like a friend but as something more. It's like I have a special place for you in my heart."
Carter smiled. She smiled back. She couldn't believe what she had said. He grabbed her hand and looked into her eyes.
"I like you too. And I think I have for a while now."
Before either of them could utter another word, their lips met. It was as if they had been longing it for a long time. They started getting more and more aggressive. They had the whole night, and they did not plan on wasting it.
Meanwhile, Blair and Chuck were still in Serena and Dan's suite. Blair was comforting Serena. Chuck was watching the Wheel of Fortune on TV. He had already guessed the phrase three times and gotten it. Serena kept looking out the window. She was so worried. Blair gave her a hug.
"Don't worry, S. I bet she's fine."
Serena sighed.
"I don't know why this is bothering me so much."
Blair smiled.
"Maybe because it's bothering Cabbage Patch."
Serena smiled. It sort of was like that. It was as if Dan's pain became her's. Like they were one. Chuck sighed for the hundredth time. The wheel of fortune was getting boring. He looked at the girls on the bed.
"Blair can we go?"
Blair rolled her eyes.
"You can go. I'm staying right here with S."
Chuck's eyes became saddened. Serena couldn't believe it. Blair wanting to stay with her could make him sad. But he was a Bass. They don't become sad they simply take out their feelings with a glass of scotch. Blair looked at him.
"Come on Bass. Don't tell me your afraid of the suite?"
He smirked.
"Of course not."
He started to get up. He gave Blair a kiss and said bye to Serena.
"Van der Woodsen."
"Bass."
He walked out of the door and to his suite. Blair turned to Serena.
"S, why don't you go visit Cabbage Patch?"
Serena sighed.
"I think their only allowing family at this point."
Blair smiled.
"Well they have to let you in. You and Cabbage Patch are so perfect for each other that it's like you're married."
She got up and grabbed Serena's arm. She led her into the hallway and into the elevators. They took it to the fifth floor. Once they got off they looked around for the ship's medical center. The found it on the other side of the fifth floor. Blair walked in, with Serena in tow. She waited at the front desk. Shouldn't there be people here! she thought. She cleared her throat loudly and a lady with very black curly hair appeared. She smiled at the two girls.
"Can I help you ladies?"
Blair put on her best fake smile.
"Yes, were wondering if my friend could go see how Jenny Humphrey was doing."
"I'm sorry miss, but only family at this time. These are the rules on the ship."
"But please miss, my friend is Jenny's brother's girlfriend. That has to mean something around here."
The nurse gave Blair a sympathetic look.
"I'm sorry miss."
Serena decided to speak.
"Please. I'll be gone before you know it."
The lady kept looking back and forth, form Serena to Blair. She finally sighed.
"Fine, but you can't tell anyone."
The girls smiled. They knew no one could say no to them. Serena followed the nurse to a narrow hallway. The nurse stopped at one room and opened the door. Inside was a simple hospital bed and a chair. Dan was sitting down talking to a recovered Jenny. They both looked to see who was at the door. The nurse spoke first.
"This young lady wanted to see how you were doing."
Serena smiled at them. Dan smiled back. He looked at Jenny. She managed to smile.
"It's alright. She's allowed in."
The nurse left. Serena made her way to the bed. She didn't know what to do. She gave Jenny a hug. Jenny was caught by surprise. They separated. Serena smiled at her.
"Are you alright?"
Jenny nodded her head.
"Better, now. I never would have thought I would do something like that."
Serena smiled.
"Well we all have our dumb moments sometimes."
Jenny smiled. Serena went to go sit on Dan's lap. The rest of the night they kept talking. Serena at one point went out and informed Blair that she didn't need to wait for her anymore. Blair went back to her and Chuck's suite. She was glad she was going to see him again. Even an hour with out him hurt her. She knocked on the door. She still hadn't found her key. I wonder what happened to it she thought. No one answered the door. She knocked again. She became frustrated. She was about to go ask where Chuck was when she noticed a piece of paper under the door. She pulled it out and read it.
B,
I know I had a surprise planned for you a couple weeks ago, but that was unfortunately, ruined. But tonight I want to make that up to you and finally give you your surprise. Come to the pool right away. No swimming suits necessary.
Love, C
Blair smiled. She was so excited for the surprise. She dashed to the elevator and took it to the second floor. She reached the pool and saw that no one else was there. The lights were dimmed. She walked and saw rose petals on two pool chairs. She walked over to them. On one of the seats was a box. She opened it and saw a pair of white dainty gloves. She smiled. She knew how much Chuck loved it when she wore them. There was note with them as well.
Gloves made for a Queen B, but in my world a princess that a prince charming like me could rescue from any danger that lies ahead.
-C
Blair felt her heart melt. He sure knew how to be romantic when he wanted to be. She gazed at the gloves. She saw someone walking towards her. She looked up and saw Chuck with a grin on his face. She got up and gave him a passionate kiss. He deserved it. He started to put his arms around her and pulled her closer. She was with the guy of her dreams. They kissed for awhile until Chuck kindly pulled his arms away from her. He looked at her.
"How about some swimming?"
She raised an eyebrow.
"I don't have my bikini."
He smirked.
"Well I don't have my swimming shorts either. That won't stop me."
He started to take off his clothes until he was standing there in his boxers. He looked at Blair.
"Waldorf, you and I both know we need to do something reckless. Dangerous. And unpredictable."
She smirked at him and quickly took off her Valentino blouse, her Marc Jacob's summer dress, and of course her Delman leather flats. She stood there standing in her LePerla's. Chuck smiled at her. She already had his blood going and she didn't even know. He grabbed her hand and led her into the pool. The butterflies were going crazy. They got into the water and looked into each other's eyes. Blair got an idea. She started to splash him. He was caught off guard. She giggled and swam away. He chased her and pretty soon they were splashing each other. Blair got tired and stopped. Chuck moved in closet. She smiled at him.
"This really is a great surprise. I didn't know you had it in you."
He smirked.
"Well you should stop underestimating me. Besides I still have one more surprise for you."
Her eyes widened.
"Really?"
"Yes but you have to find it."
"Bass can't you just give it to me?"
He smirked.
"Nope, but I'll give you a hint. It's in the pool."
He got out and immediately went to search for whatever it was. She had to open her eyes underwater, which she hated. She felt the pool floor with her hands. She was about to give up when she felt something. It was small and had a hole in it. She picked it up. She smiled. It was the promise ring. Ever since she and Chuck had gotten back together she hadn't gotten it back. She slipped it onto her finger and got out of the pool. She walked up to him. She kissed him. She didn't need words to thank him. The whole night was filled with their love and no one could take that away from them.
The next morning, Chuck awoke to a knocking on his and Blair's door. Blair's head started to turn. She looked at Chuck.
"Who is it?"
"I'll find out."
He gave her a kiss on top of her head and grabbed a robe. He opened the door only to see Nate.
"Well good morning, Nathaniel. What brings you here?"
Nate sighed.
"I'm nervous."
"Nervous? About what?"
"Dinner."
Chuck snickered.
"I haven't even had breakfast yet and your thinking about dinner?"
Nate looked at him.
"I'm having dinner with Lindsay. What if I screw it up?"
Chuck sighed.
"You won't."
"And how are you so sure?"
Chuck laughed.
"Because I'm Chuck Bass."
The whole day Chuck helped Nate get ready for the dinner. Before long Nate was getting ready, with Chuck's help. Chuck fixed his tie and then sent him to the fifth floor restaurant. He saw Lindsay. She looked beautiful in her black mini Marchesa dress. Nate smiled at her.
"Hey."
She smiled back.
"Hey."
They made their way to a free table and quickly ordered. Lindsay broke the silence.
"I can't believe this cruise is almost over."
"Me neither. So where are you going after we got off in Puerto Rico?"
"New York. You?"
He smiled.
"New York as well. You live in the city?"
She smiled.
"Yes. You?"
"Of course. What school do you go to?"
"Trenton James."
"Trenton James?"
"Yes, it's on the Upper West Side. What school do you go to?"
"St. Jude's."
"Oh."
She looked down at her plate. A guy from the Upper East Side? There was no way she could compare. She looked up and smiled at him.
"I guess when you go back you'll probably have big cocktail party."
"Nah, I hate dumb parties. Maybe we should meet up in New York?"
She smiled. He actually was interested in her. She spoke.
"Yeah."
The rest of the dinner went by great. After dinner, Nate went to go drop Lindsay off at her room. They stood outside her door. She turned to him.
"Thank you for a great time."
He smiled.
"Pleasures all mine."
She smiled. She leaned toward him and gently brushed her lips against his. He responded and pulled her closer. The butterflies were going crazy but he didn't care. He liked them.
For the rest of the week, Nate and Lindsay were inseparable. They set up a schedule for when the both arrived back in New York. Nate really liked her and she really liked him. Blair and Chuck seemed more in love, if that was even possible. Jenny had been released from the medical center, just as long as she promised not to get anyone's scarf for them. Kyle hung out with random girls, but didn't get attached to them. Sharon and Carter had officially become a couple. Dan and Serena were stronger than ever. They even met the physic, which Blair had suggested. They had learned that they were soul mates. Eric was just glad to be going home. Finally, they arrived in Puerto Rico. Chuck got them a limo to pick them up and drive them to the airport. Carter and Sharon took a taxi. Once they arrived, they all got on. Chuck and Blair sat in their first class seats. The plane took off. Chuck turned to Blair.
"I want to make you happy."
She smiled.
"You already have."
He smiled.
"Well after this summer is over, we're seniors and then we head off to the schools that we choose."
"I can still visit you at Princeton."
"I'm not sure I want to go to Princeton."
"You wan to take a year off?"
He smirked.
"No."
"Well then what do you want to do?"
He grabbed her hand and looked her in the eyes.
"That promise ring means a lot. It means that I will never want to be without you. Which is why I'm going to try to get into Yale."
She gasped.
"Yale?"
"Yeah."
She smiled. She kissed him passionately. He wanted to go to Yale for her. The rest of the plane ride went by quick and before they knew it, they were arriving at the JFK airport. Chuck helped Blair get her bags and they left. Nate said good bye to Lindsay and promised to meet her the next day. Sharon and Carter got off the plane and waited for their luggage. A police man approached Carter.
"Sir, are you Carter Baizen?"
He looked at the police man with confusion.
"Yes. Can I help you?"
The man turned him around and brought his arms behind his back.
"Sir you are being charged with attempted rape. And since we have already checked out your background, we need to take you to the police station right away."
Carter didn't say anything. Chuck fucking Bass!! he thought. Sharon watched as they took Carter away in handcuffs. Eric got his luggage and saw someone he didn't believe was standing there. His father was smiling at him. Eric ran up to him.
"Dad!"
He gave his father a hug. It had been ages since he had seen him. They parted. Eric couldn't stop smiling. He had missed his father so much.
"Let's get going, son. We have some catching up to do."
Eric followed his dad out of the airport. It really had been too long. Serena and Dan walked out of the airport. Kyle and Jenny followed. Kyle volunteered to take Jenny home so Dan and Serena could have some alone time. Kyle called them a cab. They climbed in and drove back to Brooklyn. Jenny kept thinking and realized that there was no way the "crew" could beat the royalty. They were royalty for a reason and no one, especially her, messed with them. No body.
Hello Upper EastSiders,
Gossip Girl here,
Well looks like our cruise with the Royalty had to end, but it was an enjoyable. Looks like King N has a new leading lady. We sure hope this works out for him. Awe, little J. Haven't you learned making friends with the wrong people only ends up in hospital beds. Lonely boy and Queen S seem to be getting along, but we sure some drama happens. New Boy is flying solo. Me and my single friends wouldn't mind having a piece of that fine Brooklyn ass. King C and Queen B seem strong as well. We sure hope they last the school year. King in training was seen being picked up by an older gentleman. Have we seen him before? Oh my, it's S and E's father! Looks like dreams do come true, E. Speaking of dreams, was it just us or did Carter Baizen actually get arrested at JFK? Well we sure hope the men that come to your club won't be missing you. But we all know Redhead will. Things may be back to normal for now, but have no fear. I predict drama in the future. Maybe during senior year or maybe in the years ahead. All you need to know is I'll be watching.
You know you love me,
XOXO Gossip Girl
The End
