A/N: I'm back. And now for the beginning of a new season. I really hope you enjoy this next part of the story. Let me know what you think. I will try my best to post a chapter each day all week.

Disclaimer: I own Miss Darcinda Ellis.

Kisses

Darcy had her bags packed. She had a fantastic summer with Austin and TJ. In fact she and Austin were talking about getting back together. But she couldn't really make a decision before she saw Nate. She also needed a rooftop conversation with her favorite listener. She got off the bus ironically behind Blair. She couldn't believe she had ridden the bus with Blair. She spotted Chuck by a trash can with flowers. She walked over as he threw them away.

"So those weren't for me?" she said and he glanced up at her and smiled.

"Ellis" he said and hugged her.

"You didn't answer the question" she stated pulling away.

"They were for Blair"

"So I was right you did something stupid without me"

"I don't want to talk about it Ellis"

"Well Bass. I think my friend" she said holding up her hand to show a joint "might say differently"

"Fine" he said grabbing her arm and they got into his limo and headed toward where he was staying. They walked out onto the beach and he lit it up.

"So where exactly did you screw it up" she asked taking it from him.

"I listened to my dad instead of my heart"

"Yeah I hate to say this but your dad is an ass"

"I'll let him know you said so" he said taking away the joint.

"He doesn't allow Christmas trees in his hotel"

"You still on that"

"I was upset about it Bass" she replied grabbing the joint back.

"So obviously you wanted to talk about something." He stated and she glanced at him.

"Why would you think that?" she asked staring at the ocean.

"You're being awfully greedy" he said taking the joint from her. She glanced back at him and gave him a faint smile. He knew her pretty well.

"Should I get back together with Austin?" she asked.

"The guy who left you at Cotillion?" he asked and she nodded. "No?"
"But I like him. And that was the guy I was going to lose it too"

"Him!?"

"You say that like it's a bad thing"

"You would have regretted it"

"Like I'm sure Blair is regretting you"

"We're discussing you now"

"So I shouldn't"

"You shouldn't" He said and got up.

The next morning Darcy walked out the patio door to see Blair and Serena.

"Morning" she mumbled.

"Darc!" Serena shouted. "When did you get in?"

"Oh last night"

"Well why are we just seeing you now?"

"I had to have a chat with my friend Bass" she said looking at Blair.

"James is the classiest guy I've ever met you know he drinks Gin Martinis" Blair said. Darcy looked at her weird then looked behind her to see Chuck walking toward them. "…and he speaks six languages. And he gave me this beautiful bracelet"

"I thought your dad gave you that" Serena said

"Busted." Darcy smirked.

"Oh my god B he sounds amazing…" Serena replied catching on

"You're lying" Chuck said standing next to Darcy.

"I do like Soap Operas, but yours is not one I'm interested in" Darcy said "Bye S, Bass"

Later that night she sat at dinner with Cece, Blair, Blair's boyfriend, Eric and Chuck. Everything was going great till Chuck had to start asking questions.

"So James did you get the chance to meet Harold and what's his boyfriend's name." Chuck asked.

"Ramon. Only briefly at the Chateau although Cat didn't seem to like me nearly as much. I have the scars to prove it"

"Well you certainly crammed an awful lot in such a short time"

"Bass" Darcy said.

"Has Blair told you her favorite movies yet" Chuck said ignoring Darcy. "Tiffany, Roman Holiday, and of course Charade"

"I hate Charade" Blair said. "Chuck stop harassing him"

"For once I am in agreence with Blair" Darcy said.

"How well do you know Blair Waldorf is kinda boring for those of us who actually know Blair" Eric said.

"And those of us who don't want to know."

"Not to mention transparent" Cece said.

"Why thank you grandmother" Chuck said.

"Why is it that when you say that word it sounds like an insult."

"Because he's an ass Aunt Cece" Darcy said.

"Too bad you took a bus and not a limo. Blair loves limos"

"Bass" Darcy said.

"Sweetie will you please pass me the salt and pepper." Blair asked James and he reached across the table.

"Uh excuse me I lost my appetite" Chuck said standing up and leaving Blair chasing him.

"So Darc how was your summer?" Eric asked switching conversations.

"Oh pretty good. Um my movie should be out by summer."

"Movie?" Cece asked.

"Darcy did a movie this summer" Eric said.

"It's really good Cece"

"I bet. How's your father?"

"He's in Africa. He spends a lot of his work life there"

"Always busy?"

"It distracts him from thinking about mom"

"They loved each other?" Cece said.

"Yeah they did." She smiled thinking about her parents. She really did miss her mom. This last summer was her second year without her.

The next morning she walked in town with Nate and Chuck.

"The limo's taking me back in an hour. You're welcome to join me" Chuck said.

"You're not going to the White Party? Come on pretty girls. White dresses." Nate asked.

"Unless there is a sprinkler I don't care"

"We could arrange it" Darcy said smiling.

"It's tourist season in the city. Easy pickings"

"Oh"

"Okay and I don't want Blair throwing her call boy in my face"

"Well after last night…"

"Ellis" Chuck said.

"What" she said.
"Change of topic, Nathanial I didn't believe you and Serena were a real couple"

"Wait you and Serena? What happened with Vanessa?"

"I don't want to discuss that Darc" Nate replied.
"Fine. But really you and S?"

"Darc it was fake."

"I know but how did that work?"

"It kept both of us off the radar"

"That was nice I bet"

"Ellis Really?" Chuck said.

"I'm taking interest. Sue Me" she said as Blair and Serena approached them.

"Morning Waldorf" Chuck said.

"And we're at it again" Darcy said as her phone rang and she picked it up. "Hello"

"Hello Princess"

"Hey Dad, you gotta a break?"

"Yes, what about you? Are you back in the city?"

"Not quite. I'm in the Hamptons"

"The Hamptons?" he said a little off.

"What's wrong with the Hamptons?"

"Nothing they're great." He said.

"Whatever Dad" she said and looked up to see Nate and Chuck walking away. "I gotta go. Talk to you later"

"Love you Sweetheart"

"You too"

She quickly hung up and ran up to the guys. Chuck had gotten on the phone just leaving her and Nate.

"So you and I haven't really talk since I got here"

"Yeah, I'm sorry about that"

"How was your summer?"

"Complicated. You?"

"Complicated I guess you could say"
"So you going to the White Party?"
"Reason I'm here."

"Really?"

"Movie wrapped up. Dad's in Africa. Uncle's in China, Austin is on tour in Europe."

"Austin? You two good now?"

"Yes and no"

"Okay that's confusing"

"Yes I forgave him. No we aren't together though he wants to be"

"And you?"

"I don't know. What's your vote?"
"My vote?"

"Chuck voted no"
"I vote that if you don't want to be then don't be. Darc it's your life. Do what's best for you"

"Thanks Archibald"

"Yeah no problem" he smiled at her. "I actually have a question to ask you"

"Shoot"

"Well you're complicated and I'm complicated so I was thinking maybe you could be my date to the White Party?"

Darcy smiled at him. In her head she had said yes a million times but she just could come out and be eager. She pretend to think.

"On one condition" she said with a smirk

"And that being?"
"I want Kisses" she said thinking about their little joke.

"Deal" he said and hugged her then pulled away. "There is something you should know though"

"You're using me to make a women jealous?"

"You don't mind"

"I'm in Archibald"

Later that evening she arrived at the party on Nate's arm. She knew this was a fake date but still it was exciting to go somewhere at Nate Archibald's date. They stopped and a man with drinks came up to them. They both took one. Darcy sipped on hers as she looked around the area then turned back to Nate.

"See her yet?" she asked.

"Oh yeah" Nate said and Darcy turned to where he was looking. At that moment the women he was looking at was walking directly toward them. She whispered in Nate's ear then stormed off.

"So I take it that's her" Darcy said.

"Yeah"
"She's very pretty"

"Thanks"
"You've always had good taste. I may hate Blair but she is pretty"

"I just wish there was a way to make her jealous"

Darcy looked over at the women and then back at Nate. She put her arm around his neck and leaned up and kissed him. He surprisingly kissed her back. After a while they pulled apart. She looked over at the women and saw her furious.

"I think it worked" she said looking back at Nate.

"Thanks Darc"
"Go get her tiger" she laughed

"You'll be okay"

"I'm sure Bass is around here somewhere. Oh and J is right."

"About?"

"You're a good kisser" she smiled

"Not bad yourself Ellis"

"Bye Archibald." She said and watched him walk away.

She grabbed another drink and gulped it down and then grabbed another one.

"You having fun darling" Cece asked her.

"Oh yeah this is great"

"You seem happy"

"Am I not supposed to be?"

"Of course you're supposed to be happy"

"I'm doing well in New York"

"I'm glad to hear. Enjoy the party Sweetheart" Cece said then walked away. She mingled with many people getting another drink here and there. She decided a little while later she needed air. She headed out onto the beach spotting Chuck up ahead.

"Bass!" she yelled and he turned to her. She ran toward him. "What's up?"

"Why can I tell you and Nate how I feel about her but I can't tell her"

"Deep" she said and he glared at her "Kidding. What happened?"

"She told me if I said those three little words she would be mine"

"And you can't say them"

"I can't"

"Do you though?"
"Do I what?"

"Do you three words her" she said not wanting to say it.

"I told you and Nate I did"

"Then say it to her"

"Coming from the girl who can't say them herself"

"Don't use that against me"

"I saw you and Nathaniel kiss"
"It was nothing"

"Oh really?"

"He was trying to make someone jealous"

"I bet"

"Night Chuck" Darcy said walking away. She got back to the house and texted Austin. Telling him he should come to New York.