A/N: Here's another one. I hope to have another one out tomorrow.
Disclaimer: I only own Darcy, that is all.
Not Invited.
Darcy walked off the elevator. She headed into the kitchen and poured herself some coffee.
"Someone was up early" Chuck said joining her.
"Front desk called. An overbooking. I got it under control."
"Look at you ruling your Empire"
"Our Empire" she replied and kissed him. "What's on your agenda today?"
"Some Empire business and then an evening with my girl"
"Sounds good"
"You?"
"I told my dad I would check on the apartment. I guess my uncle and his girlfriend are moving in soon."
"Is your dad staying there or getting another place"
"I told him he always has a room at The Empire"
"I will see you later then." He said giving her another kiss.
"It's a date" she smiled.
"I love you"
"You too"
Later she arrived at the apartment and spotted boxes on the table.
"Hello" she yelled out.
"Darcy, hey" Keith said.
"You already moved in?"
"Yeah"
"Dad didn't mention it"
"It must have slipped his mind. He's been all over the place lately"
"Family drama. I don't know the whole story but I know Carol is involved somehow."
"Rhodes sisters, sounds about right with your dad"
"He said that's why he liked mom. No drama with her"
"Yes, Olivia wasn't about that life."
"I try not to be but we live on The Upper East Side, it comes with the territory."
"I guess so" he said. "So how is that other half of yours?"
"He's good, we're great"
"Good"
"We've come a long way"
"William and I always thought there was more than understanding each other friendship."
"Yeah" she said as her phone rang. She looked at it and saw Chuck's name and answered. "Speak of the devil."
"I thought my ears were burning?" he replied.
"My uncle Keith was just asking about you"
"Tell him I say hi"
"Will do"
"So I'm all done with my business"
"Me too"
"We will escape for a few hours"
"Sounds wonderful" She said and hung up.
"Date night?"
"Yes. We're trying to have more us time then deal with the drama around us. Plus it keeps his mind off his mother"
"You sound like a great girlfriend"
"Thank you" she said then hugged him "See you later"
She got back to the Empire and saw Chuck and Nate standing by the bar.
"Hey gentlemen" she replied.
"Any interest going to the 718?"
"What's there?" Darcy asked.
"Lola trying to prove something to me"
"Oh"
"Please guys. I need back up. She has this crazy idea that Serena is Gossip Girl"
Darcy looked at Chuck and he shrugged.
"Of course we'll come" Darcy said turning to Nate.
"What are friends for?" Chuck said agreeing.
They got to where Nate said Lola was spotted. Darcy looked at the building. It was Dan's.
"Um this is Dan's" Darcy said.
"Why are we here Nathaniel?"
"Let's just find Lola and then we can leave. Please"
Darcy and Chuck looked at each other and then back to Nate.
"Fine" Chuck said and grabbed Darcy's hand. They headed up and walked in.
"What are you doing here?" Blair asked.
"Um Nate?" Darcy said.
"Lola invited us?" Nate said, Darcy shrugged.
Lola ran over and grabbed Nate.
"Where do you get off inviting people to my Salon" Blair asked "Explain yourself"
Chuck pushed himself past them pulling Darcy with him. They found seats next to Serena.
"Hey guys. Did they forget your invite too?" Serena asked.
"Um no. I'm sure we weren't invited." Darcy said grabbing Chuck's hand "We came with Nate."
"We didn't know this was happening." Chuck responded.
They sat there Blair blabbering about anything London completely nervous. Darcy felt bad for her all these people crashing their party.
"Sorry I'm late" Diana said entering.
"Oh Diana, just the person I was hoping to see" Serena said standing up. "Do you have a moment to speak privately?"
"Sure" Diana replied and they walked away.
Darcy turned to Chuck and grabbed both hands.
"If you want we can go"
"It would be rude to leave now" he replied and she leaned over and kissed him. Everyone's phones went off. Darcy leaned over Chuck to watch his phone of Serena and Diana talking.
"…I'm Chuck's mother" Diana said on the video. Chuck stood up and looked that direction. Darcy did the same grabbing his hand. Diana came out.
"Is it true?" he asked.
"Yes Charles it is" She said coming closer.
"Don't" he said "Just stay right there. You have been in New York for months, inviting me to parties, hiring my friends, hanging out in my apartment in your underwear, banging my best friend. Did it not occur to you to mention this? That you were my mother."
"Please Chuck. I can explain"
"I can't do this right now… or ever. I can't." he said and ran out. Darcy followed him.
"Bass!" she yelled and he stopped turning to her.
"I can't talk to her Ellis"
"I'm not asking you too"
"We should've went home when you asked."
"Let's go now" she said grabbing his hand. "I think there is still enough night for us to spend together like we planned."
"God I love you Ellis" he said kissing her.
"And I you"
They got back to the Empire. Chuck sat on the couch and Darcy went to the Bar. She poured two scotches and went over.
"Don't tell me she drove you to relapse?"
"These are both for you" she replied setting them down.
They sat there for a while not hearing Nate come home. But they did hear him talking to Diana.
"You need to go now"
Chuck got up and headed that way. Moments later both Chuck and Diana came back. Darcy stood up and kissed Chuck.
"I'm gonna leave you two to talk" she said.
"I'll be in shortly" he replied. She kissed him and then walked into the Entry way to see Nate standing there.
"Hey best friend." She said "What's up"
"Lola and I are through"
"Oh, why?"
"The Upper East Side caught up with her"
"I'm sorry Archibald. I liked her"
"Me too" he said.
"You'll find her" she replied. "That girl who is almost as great as me"
Nate chuckled.
"I highly doubt that, but I'll try" he smiled "Goodnight Darc"
"Goodnight Nate" She replied then kissed his cheek and headed to the bedroom. She found on of her many boxes and pulled out a picture of her, Chuck and Nate. She set it on the dresser. She'd move it to the living room the next day.