Summary: Kathryn gets revenge on Chandler but later gets forced into going away with her mother for the weekend.
Authors Notes: I think it goes without saying that some of the homophobic views certain characters in this chapter have do not express my own. Just in case anyone's offended.
Chapter 6: The Replacements
"You like that you fucking pussy?!" Mike Dexter sneered as he delivered yet another crushing blow to his former friends gut. "You're not talking so tough now are you? Come on get up and show me what you got!"
Chandler rolled onto his side and tried to his damnedest to get up but to no avail. The beating he had already taken left him completely weak and defenseless. Coughing he clutched his stomach and muttered "up yours Mike."
Mike's features darkened as he demanded "what are you coming on to me now queer?" He kicked him hard and laughed cruelly "no thanks. I don't do guys."
As he continued to beat on Chandler their friends and some of the other cliques gathered around them, watching with malicious glee. No one bothered to put a stop to the beat down. The faculty was even looking a blind eye by making scarce. They were afraid what the consequences might be if they brought in the children of two of the schools most affluent contributors.
The cause of the fight could be traced back to the videotape that had been broadcast over the early morning announcements that showed Chandler fucking Blaine Tuttle. Everyone had been obviously stunned by this turn of events but no one had been bold enough to mock him to his face. The majority of Chandlers friends had been taught by their PC parents to keep there homophobic prejudices to themselves. For the most part they did but when Mike spotted his friend after the video had been 'mysteriously' shown, he couldn't help but let a comment slide.
As expected Chandler didn't take kindly to this and soon a fight escalated. Mike had managed to get the upper hand when a couple of Chandlers former friends, including his best friend Court Reynolds, leant a helping hand. Now not only was his reputation in complete ruins but he had no friends left and probably had a few broken ribs to boot. The irony of all of this was of course the fact that it was Mike who was really the closeted homosexual.
While the fight continued and the crowd cheered two individuals stood towards the back of the lunch room watching all of this play out with slightly amused expressions. Side by side Kathryn and Blaine leaned against the wall with their arms crossed and their lips curved in matching smirks. "All in all I think I earned my five grand" Blaine commented in his typical flippant tone.
"Yes I would say you have" Kathryn agreed.
After having walked in on her mother in bed with her boyfriend Kathryn realized extreme action was to be called for. There really wasn't much she could do to her mother but Chandler was another story. Kathryn knew that whatever she did to him had to be brutal and could in no way be traced back to her. So she had left it in the capable hands of her old friend Blaine who hadn't disappointed her. The video tape he had made of him and Chandler together had shocked even the unflappable Kathryn which was quite a feat in itself. She wasn't really sure how he had managed to coax her wayward boyfriend into his bed and she rather not know.
Eventually Mike seemed to have enough and gave up on his beating. Fixing his tie he looked down at his former friend and told him "we're through faggot." He then spit on him and left the cafeteria followed by most of the crowd. No one bothered to help Chandler to his feet.
When every one cleared out Kathryn and Blaine approached the crumpled figure on the floor. Upon seeing Chandlers bloody face Blaine let out a low whistle "what a shame to destroy such a pretty face."
At the sound of the approaching footsteps Chandler looked up and smiled when he saw his girlfriend. "Kathryn" he called out weekly.
Bending over him she offered a sympathetic smile "oh Chandler."
"I...I didn't...mean to....was set up" he told her struggling for words."
Kathryn nodded "I know you were."
"You do? Who..."
Blaine came up behind Kathryn and put his hand on her shoulder. With a sweet smile she explain "it was me."
Chandler said nothing only gawked at her confused and surprised. Looking down at his bruised and bloodied face Kathryn could garner no sympathy towards him. All she saw when she looked at him was the guy who fucked her mother and made a fool of her. No one did that and got out of it alive.
As her smile slowly fell Kathryn stood back from Chandler a little bit and promptly kicked him as hard as she could. She was tiny but the many hours she had spent in the gym and with her yoga instructor had built up her strength. She kicked him hard several times causing Chandler to groan and try to move away. All the while Kathryn felt not the slightest guilt for what she had done to him. She only regretted that she was wearing loafers rather than her customary stilettos. Had she been in her Manolo Blahniks she would have been tempted to ram the heel through his throat.
Finally Kathryn regained her composure and straightened herself out. Coughing profusely Chandler asked "why?"
Bending down she hissed "you shouldn't have fucked my mother." When Chandlers eyes went wide in surprise Kathryn smiled coldly at him "no one makes a fool of me and gets away with it, no one."
She rose to her feet and with out a second glance her and Blaine left him. As they walked down the corridors of Manchester Blaine noticed the grin on his friends face and asked "I take it you're feeling better now?"
"Hmm..not quite but I'm getting there."
"You know you never did tell me, where did you go after you spotted mommy dearest plugging her boy toy?"
Kathryn looked away from him as she said "I went to Sebastian's." Immediately Blaine stopped walking and looked over at her amazed. When she noticed he wasn't following she stopped and looked back at him "what?"
He laughed "you little ho. Are you telling me you banged Valmont?"
She rolled her eyes "get your mind out of the gutter Blaine, of course not."
"Then what exactly did you kids do all night?"
Giving him a small innocent smile she replied "nothing."
Blaine shook his head "you know I told the boy he would never be able to worm his way into your panties. I'm hoping you don't make a liar out of me."
Kathryn didn't seem to hear him as her attention was directed elsewhere. Blaine looked out at the courtyard and noticed what was holding her interest was non other than the uber jock himself Court Reynolds. Sitting on a bench all by himself Court was looking a little forlorn. Kathryn's steely gaze was locked on him and right away Blaine noticed her lips begin to curve into a smile. He sighed "oh no I see the wheels turning already."
"Poor Court" she replied with fake sympathy "finding out your best friend is a homosexual must be so traumatic."
"Well you should know all about that."
Kathryn looked over at him and laughed "maybe I should go share with him the wisdom of my experience." She leaned into him and gave him an affectionate peck on the cheek "I'll talk to you later, wish me luck."
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do...or would" he called out as she departed.
As he watched her walk off a familiar voice greeted him from behind "hey Tuttle, what's this I hear about you fucking Colby?"
Blaine turned around as Sebastian approached him. "Shocked?"
He nodded "yes, I would think you had better taste than Chandler."
Blaine laughed "trust me I do. Just doing a little favor for a friend is all."
"Oh? I wonder who that could be" he mused sarcastically. Looking out at the courtyard Sebastian noticed Kathryn talking with Court as she practically sat in his lap. The smirk that was always of his face crumbled at the sight "what the hell is she up to now?"
"Apparently finding Chandlers replacement" Blaine took a sideways glance towards his friend and noticed his obvious agitation. "I take it you were hoping to fill the role."
"Please" he huffed "I have no desire to be Kathryn's boy toy in training. The only thing I want from her-"
"Lies between her legs, yeah I've heard that before. But you know rumor has it you had her all to yourself for a night and nothing happened between you two."
Immediately Sebastian turned to him in surprise "where did you hear that from?"
Grinning Blaine side stepped the question and asked one of his own "you still want me to believe the only thing you want from her is sex?" When he was met with no reply Blaine turned to leave shaking his head sadly at the doom that would most likely befall his friend if he did indeed feel more for Kathryn then he was letting on.
Sebastian barely noticed Blaine's departure and instead gazed at Kathryn and her latest toy. God why did it bother him so much to see her with that loser? He wasn't jealous, like he told Blaine the only thing he wanted from Kathryn laid between her legs. Yet just seeing her with that buffoon caused his jaw to tighten and his fists to clench.
After observing them for awhile Sebastian decided to make his move. As he came up behind Kathryn Court said good-bye and promised to call her later. "I see you wasted little time finding Chandlers replacement."
Slowly Kathryn turned to him with her usual cool gaze "well I need someone to amuse me other than you."
He stepped closer to her "do me a favor don't put me in the same category as Court 'dickless' Reynolds, ok?"
"Ooh someone sounds jealous" she mocked him.
Sebastian chuckled "hardly. If you want to waste your time screwing losers who are better aquatinted with a piece of pig skin, rather than a women's body then by all means be my guest."
Kathryn's smile fell "Court is Chandlers best friend not to mention one of the most popular guys in school. Being with him will not only boost my status a few points it will also stick it to Chandler so over all it's a win win situation. I realize that after the other night you might have thought we would-"
"I thought nothing of the sort" he interrupted her. Sebastian brought his hand up to her cheek and gently caressed it "don't get me wrong I have every intention of having you on your back, but you're not my only challenge at the moment."
"Oh?"
"Yes there's the most delectable creature awaiting me in the country. I intend on devoting all my energies to her during the upcoming break."
Sebastian felt a slight thrill when he saw the confident look on Kathryn's face start to fall. Scowling she asked "who is she?"
"No one you know." He couldn't resist asking "jealous?"
"Never" she told him as she pulled away "have a nice time."
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"That sounds great Court, I can't wait" Kathryn told him in a faux perky voice. "I'll see you tomorrow, bye." Hanging the phone up her smile fell and she rolled her eyes in disgust. God how she hated this Mary Sunshine crap. However all American boy Court wouldn't be too impressed with the real Kathryn Merteuil so she put on her goody goody act...for now anyway.
She started filing her nails as she thought about what Sebastian had said to her earlier in the day. As annoying as he was she knew he was right about Court being lousy in bed. They hadn't slept together yet but if the make out session they had before six period was any indication she had very little to look forward to. Court was an all right kisser but the way he clumsily pawed at her body told her he probably could fuck a football better than her.
Fucking Sebastian, putting all theses doubts in her head. Usually it's a little ways into the relationship before she starts getting disappointed but thanks to him all she could think about was Court's short comings. Even if he hadn't said anything just having him around would make her start to doubt Court. Whenever she was around Sebastian it always reminded her what she wanted, what she needed which was to put it bluntly good sex. However she wouldn't give into him, not while sex remained the only power she had over him.
Without knocking her mother suddenly entered her room. Kathryn didn't bother to hide her contempt "what do you want?"
"That's not a proper way to greet your mother Kathryn" she scolded her.
"It is if she's you. Once again what do you want?"
She sighed "I just wanted to tell you not to make any plans for the long weekend."
Kathryn glared at her "why not?"
"Because we're going to be spending it at Judy Millers"
"But she lives in Connecticut" Kathryn told her with obvious disdain. "There's no way I'm going. Besides I'm probably doing something with Court."
"You're going Kathryn and that's all there is to it. She's already gotten a room prepared for you at the estate and she's expecting BOTH of us."
"Too bad I'm not going."
Crossing her arms over her chest Tiffani sighed "ok then I'll just call the lawyer up."
Kathryn eyed her wearily "what for?"
"I was thinking of donating a hefty sum to this new charity Marc Jacobs is heading. Maybe I'll just skim a little off your trust to-"
"FINE" she bellowed "I'll go."
Tiffani smiled triumphantly "that's a good girl, I thought you would see it my way. Now we'll go and I trust you will be on your best behavior, right?"
"Yes mother"
"Good" as she turned to leave she told her "and don't sulk Kathryn. It's a sign of weakness."
When she closed the door behind her Kathryn grabbed for the nearest object, an antique picture frame, and chucked it at the door. With a strangled cry she vowed to get back at her mother one way or the other.
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"We're here" Tiffani announced as the limo passed threw the heavy iron gates that circled the Miller property.
Kathryn didn't bother to look out at the estate or it's sprawling grounds. Instead she laid back against the leather seat with her Jackie O style sunglasses in place and muttered "oh goody."
Tiffani glared at her daughter "Kathryn I meant what I said earlier. You won't give me any trouble while we're here. Judy is one of my oldest and dearest friends."
"Yes mother I know" Kathryn sighed hoping to avoid her mother reminiscing about her past with Judy. They attended college together and afterwards they both went on to marry wealthy husbands. Judy's husband had died a few years back leaving her everything including their huge Connecticut estate.
When the limo stopped Kathryn got out after her mother and told her "I'm going to my room to take a bath."
"Not yet first we need to say a proper hello."
Rolling her eyes Kathryn obediently followed her mother into the house. They were greeted by the elderly butler who told them "everyone is out on the terrace."
"Who's everyone?" Kathryn asked as they made there way to the back of the house.
She shrugged "Judy mentioned something about inviting a friend from the city. But I don't know who it could be..."
Tiffani trailed off when they arrived to find Edward and Sebastian Valmont sitting with Judy and her daughter. "Oh Tiffani" Judy chirped "I'm so glad you could make it. I wasn't expecting you until later!"
Tiffani gave her a tight smile as she glanced over at her daughter. However Kathryn's eyes were completely fixated on Sebastian who only smiled up at her obviously amused by this turn of events. For her part Kathryn was too stunned to say much of anything. "Kathryn dear how was your drive here?" Judy asked.
Turning away from Sebastian she smiled "oh it was fine."
"That's good, you remember my daughter Bonnie" she asked as she gestured to a beautiful but quiet brunette sitting to her right.
The girl looked vaguely familiar but Kathryn really didn't remember meeting her. Still she smiled and played along "yes of course"
"And this is my friend Edward Valmont and his son Sebastian."
Sebastian grinned "oh Kathryn and I already know each other. We both go to Manchester."
"Well isn't that a nice coincidence" Judy beamed completely oblivious to the tension around them. Tiffani for her part was staring daggers at Sebastian while trying to keep her composure about the situation.
Kathryn had no desire to hang around and play nice with everyone, she had a feeling she would being doing that for the rest of the weekend. "Judy would you mind if I went and took a nap? That drive really made me tired."
"Of course dear"
After giving one more fleeting glance towards Sebastian, Kathryn headed up to the second floor where her bedroom was located. Her bags were already there and she considered taking a nap but decided maybe a bath would be better. She started to strip when the door opened and Sebastian stepped into the room. He gave her a once over and grinned "I see I'm just in time."
Turning to her reflection in the floor length mirror she sighed "you're so juvenile."
He came up behind her and slid an arm around her bare stomach. Kathryn was still in her underwear but if Sebastian had his way she wouldn't be for long. "Are you mad at me for something?"
"More like the situation. What are you doing here anyway?"
"My fathers fucking Judy so he brought me along to occupy Bonnie."
Kathryn rolled her eyes while turning around "don't tell me she's your big challenge?"
Sebastian smiled "but of course. She's absolutely exquisite with that dark hair and those big blue eyes. Actually she reminds me of a less broken in version of you."
"Screw you"
"I'm trying" he laughed before pulling her body tightly against his and kissing her deeply.
Kathryn hated it when she felt herself losing control and it only seemed with Sebastian did it happen. Every time he kissed her she could feel herself starting to loose control and she wouldn't stand for it. Pushing him away she hissed "you're so predicable."
"Right back at you" he sneered. "So what, I get to deal with frosty the ice bitch all weekend?"
"Run along Valmont" she ordered as she turned back to the mirror to admire herself. "Oh and by the way you'll never get Bonnie in bed. Better men have tried and so far no one has been able to break threw her chastity belt."
Coming up behind her Sebastian gave her a kiss on the cheek and slapped her ass "we'll see."
Kathryn jumped at the swat and turned around to hurl another insult at him but he had already left. God this weekend was going to suck! Not only was she trapped with her bitch mother but now she would have to watch as Sebastian most likely deflowered some idiot virgin. Storming over to the window she looked out and saw Bonnie running around the lawn with two cocker spaniels. Sebastian soon approached her and she watched as the dumb twit smiled adoringly at him.
It was then an idea came to Kathryn as to how to at least have some fun during this trip from hell. Sebastian wanted Bonnie? Well she would just do everything in her power to make sure he didn't get her. Watching the cocky son of a bitch loose again would most definitely boost her spirits.
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