A/N: Another chapter. I meant to post this yesterday but there was a walking dead marathon and I got distracted. I apologize. Anyway to make up for it I will post two tonight and maybe even two tomorrow (its my day off, anything is possible). I hope you enjoy.

A/N: Also thank you for all the amazing reviews you guys warm my heart and it makes me so happy that you are loving the story. I think all of you will be pretty pleased with the whole story. I had a plan for it to go one way but as I was writing it went a different directions. Love all you loyal readers. You Rock.

Disclaimer: I only own the great Darcy Ellis. Oh and her mother. RIP Olivia Ellis.

A Sad Anniversary

Spring Break had passed and Darcy had spent it lying by her pool side in California and returning to her natural habitat of partying. Which she was glad she did because it had rained and snowed in New York. She arrived at school and skipped right into the courtyard.

"Someone is full of energy today" she heard Nate say behind her.

"It's called California. It like recharges me. I just got back"
"So you enjoyed Spring Break?" he asked.

"It's one of my favorite places in the world. I missed it so much."

"California is your home. I would feel the same if I had left New York"

"Indeed. So how was a post Blair Spring Break?" She said linking arms.

"Laid low, played some soccer."

"A total Nate thing" she said as the crowd started laughing. They looked over at where it was coming from and noticed Jenny laughing and Blair having yogurt on her head. "Nice shot"

"I'm gonna go talk to Jenny" he said unlinking from her

"Please don't be mad at her"

"I'm not I just want her to make sure she knows who she's at war with"

"War with Blair seems like something she can handle Nate. J's a big girl"

"Blair is the Queen for a reason."

"Maybe it's time for a new Queen" Darcy said and Nate walked away.

Later that day Darcy walked over to the Met. When she was back in California she started thinking about her mom again so being back here in New York she decided to come to the Met. She spotted Serena and Blair sitting on the steps and she walked toward them.

"Hey S" Darcy said.

"Ugh I guess you'll do" Blair said.

"Excuse me?" Darcy said

"Just ignore her D" Serena replied.

"Something I'm good at"

"How's my leftovers?"

"Nate or Chuck?" Darcy asked which she could tell made Blair even madder. Which put a smile on Darcy's face.

"Both I suppose"

"Wouldn't know. Were just friends"

"He's trying to torcher me" Serena said and Darcy looked at where she was looking. Chuck and Eric hanging out.

"I highly doubt that S, he likes Eric"

"You and Chuck talk?"

"Actually yeah we do about a lot of stuff. It was good seeing you Serena. Always a pleasure Blair"

"Likewise" Blair said.

After the school day was over Darcy headed back home and collapsed on the couch. A few minutes later a knock was heard on the door. She walked over to it.

"I swear to god Bass" she said opening it to see Nate "Archibald? What brings you by?"

"Well you see I have a problem that I thought maybe you could help with"

"Girls?" she asked confused.

"No, you see my dad is in rehab and my mom is anywhere but at home and I accidently ordered too much food."

"So you thought hey Ellis might be hungry"

"It crossed my mind"

"Well I was going to just vegetate for a while then eat but since the food is here yeah I'm hungry" she laughed and he walked in.

They walked into the little kitchen area and Darcy grabbed some plates for them. She turned around and set them on the counter when she spotted Nate staring at some pictures.

"Who is this?" he asked pointing to a picture of her and another girl.

"Brooke. My…friend. Its complicated"

"Like Chuck and I"

"Yeah something like that. It was a bad falling out. " she said and he went to the next photo. One of her mom and her.

"This must be your mother" he commented.

"Yeah that's her. Olivia Ellis"

"She's pretty"

"'Beauty is a key Ellis trait.' She use to say that to me all the time."

"When was this taken?"

"I don't want to talk about that"

"Oh" Nate said "So let's eat"

"Yeah" Darcy said quickly wiping a tear away. She didn't want to say that it was taken a year ago because it was taken the day before she died. She was already not handling that it had been a year.

The next morning Darcy arrived at school and spotted the limo. Eric got out and she was hoping Chuck would follow.

"Hey Darcy" Eric said.

"Hey is Bass with you?"

"His father is talking to him"

"Oh"

"See you later"

"Yeah" she replied as Chuck got out in a Bad mood. "Who peed in your cheerios?"

"Serena got some gifts and everyone believes they are from me"
"And you swear you didn't send them"

"I didn't" he defended himself.

"Chill I believe you Bass."

"I'm trying to stay on my best behavior"

"Well then I guess I'm going to have to rooftop it on my own"

"Don't say that Ellis"

"You're behaving yourself. Behaving means no late night talks with a beautiful actress while smoking weed"

"How are you today?" he asked. She had told him a few weeks ago what today was.

"Not good, which is why I wanted a rooftop" she said quickly wiping the tears that had just fallen. He pulled her into a hug.

"We can have a rooftop later" he said and she pulled away and gave him a weak smile.

"Thanks"

Darcy arrived back at her room later that day. She was a wreck and she couldn't help it. She stopped by the counter and looked at the picture of her mom.

"I miss you Mom" she said to it as her phone rang. "Hello"

"Hey princess"

"Hi Dad"

"I catch you at a bad time"

"Today in general is a bad time"

"I know sweetheart"

"I just miss her"

"So do I, I went by the beach today and just talked to her"

"The beach was one of her favorite places"

"I know. I'm gonna let you go I'm sure you have plans with some friends Nate maybe. He'd be the type of guy to distract you"

"I do but not with him"

"Have fun sweetheart. I love you"

"You too Dad" she said and hung up. She changed out of her uniform and then started heading toward the elevator to go up when she spotted Chuck walking out. "You're moving back to your suite?"

"A stupid thing with Serena"

"Another package?"
"Yeah"

"The champagne in the courtyard. I heard about it"

"I don't want to talk about it. Rooftop?"

"Let's go"

"One second. Let me put this stuff in my room"

"Yeah no problem" she said and they walked in. She took a seat on the couch.

"Wanna a drink?"

"Always. What do you have?"

"Scotch."

"I'll take it" she smiled. "After today I need one"

"Your mom?" he asked handing her the drink.

"Yeah. I knew it would kick my ass but not this much"

"My birthday is like that every year:

"I'm sorry Bass" she said grabbing his hand and giving it a light squeeze then letting go.

"Don't be I've never really met her"

"True I guess" she said taking a drink and there was knock on the door. "I'll get it"

She got up and headed toward the door and opened it and spotted Serena.

"I must have the wrong room" Serena said confused.

"Are you looking for Bass?"

"Yeah"

"He's here you're at the right room" Darcy replied and Serena followed her in. Serena walked over to Chuck and handed him a card.

"Maybe I should make you a drink" Chuck said. Darcy completely clueless about what was going on.