A/N: Wasn't originally planning on posting this until tomorrow but my plans got cancelled so I decided to post it.
Disclaimer: I only own Darcy. That is all.
Saints or Sinners
Darcy walked into the apartment after grabbing the mail hoping to find her 18 month chip. Her phone rang and she smiled seeing Chuck's name.
"Miss me already" she said.
"Well I woke up and you weren't here. Who or what stole you?"
"My apartment. I needed more clothes and a dress for tonight. When's KC supposed to be there?"
"Soon"
"I will be right back."
"Promise"
"Promise" she said as the elevator dinged and her best friend Brooke walked in. "I will see you soon. Brooklyn just walked in"
"Alright see you soon. Love you"
"You too" she said and hung up then turned to Brooke "What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to talk to you about something."
"Okay, well I'm sort of on a tight schedule this morning. Wanna join my meeting and then I don't know shopping after."
"Yeah I'm in no hurry" Brooke said.
"Great" she said "Let's go"
They arrived back at the Empire.
"You can sit in or just hang out in the kitchen" Darcy whispered.
"I'll follow you." Brooke said and they headed into the bar area.
"Yeah but a black and white ball? It's so Hilton Conrad. Not Paris" she heard KC say.
"I take your insults as flattery" Chuck replied.
"Like he takes any insult" Darcy said interrupting. "Hi KC"
"Darcy, my favorite new client. How are you?"
"Grand"
"I was just telling Chuck here what a bad idea a black and white ball was. I mean people aren't checking into the Empire for a black tie experience. They come to live like Chuck Bass. No rules, no expectations"
"They still can. The hotel is the same as ever" Chuck said.
"But you aren't. Neither one of you are. Playboy Chuck Bass and Wild Child Darcy Ellis. You two disappeared and you ruined your brand. The Empire payed the price."
"So what do you suggest?" Darcy asked sitting on the pool table.
"If you want to rebuild you need to commit to being the people that you were. Nobody wants a soft hearted has been that's' worried about dating Blair Waldorf."
"Trust me a relationship with Blair is the furthest from my mind" Chuck said.
"Is it?" KC asked.
"Yes, in fact I'm seeing someone else."
"Who?"
Chuck walked over to Darcy and put a hand on her knee.
"Wild Child herself" he said and Darcy smiled.
"Darcy?" KC asked then thought for a second. Chuck Bass and Darcy Ellis. "That's perfect"
"It is?" they both said then looked at each other.
"Of course. Bad Boy Chuck Bass and Wild Child Darcy Ellis. Just think of the press. You'll be America Royalty basically" KC said and the nodded. "Just no black and white ball. Think of something else and then call me"
KC said and left.
"Any ideas?" he asked.
"None" she said "But she is right. Black and White?"
"That's the last time we brainstorm at 1am" he said.
"I do my best thinking at 2am" she joked.
"Har har." he said then kissed her.
"You two are adorable" Brooke said.
"Thank you" Darcy said hopping off the table. "I'm gonna take Brooke shopping. Let me know what you change it too so we can get her a dress"
"I can buy my own dress"
"No we got it" Chuck said then kissed Darcy again and they headed out.
They arrived at a store and she spotted her siblings and Elliot.
"What is Serena doing?" Darcy asked Eric.
"This design is brilliant and I have nothing like it. But that one I could wear everywhere."
"How is this better than vin diagrams?" Elliot asked.
"Diagrams?" Darcy asked.
"Nate versus Dan" Eric answered and looked at Brooklyn. "Hi. Eric Van der Woodsen"
"Brooklyn Wyatt. Darcy's best friend"
"Little brother"
"Maybe I should get both"
"I thought the point was to choose" Eric said.
"It's been rough" Elliot said as Darcy's phone rang.
"Give me a second. Take care of her Eric"
"She's safe with us" Elliot said and Darcy walked to the side.
"Hey" she said.
"So what do you think about Saints and Sinners?"
"As our theme?"
"Brilliant right?"
"Yes Bass, it's perfect. How did you come up with it?"
"I saw an old photo" he said
"Brilliant" she responded. "I guess I need a different dress then what I had pulled out."
"I will see you tonight then."
"I'll be the most beautiful girl there" she said.
"That you will be" he responded and they hung up. A gossip girl post came out two seconds later.
"Great now neither one of these will work. Should I be a saint or sinner" Serena asked and Eric looked at Darcy then back at Serena.
"No Dan vs Nate was hard enough. I am not touching good vs bad Serena. We will see you later. Darc I'm tagging you in" Eric said.
"Thanks little brother" Darcy said.
"We should go as Bacchus and Serigius" Elliot said and him and Eric took off.
"Your little brother is adorable."
"You're taken, he's gay" Darcy said. "You remember Brooke, S?"
"Yeah, hey" Serena said. "Are you being a saint or a sinner?"
"Are you kidding, definitely a sinner" Darcy said.
"Oh my god, you should wear that red dress you have" Brooke said.
"The one you wore to the masquerade years ago?" Serena asked.
"Yeah. I need something new. Something Bass hasn't seen me in."
"That's the night you rescued him off the roof"
"Indeed it was" Darcy smiled. "Man did I hate him then"
"You did?" Brook asked.
"Oh yes. He drove me nuts" she replied then saw Juliet. "Great look who just walked in"
"Fantastic" Serena said spotting her as we. "See you guys tonight"
The girls found themselves dresses and head back to Darcy's. As they were changing Darcy remembered Brooke wanted to tell her something.
"So what did you want to talk about?" Darcy asked applying her make up.
"I don't want this to be awkward or anything"
"Brooke"
"You really like Chuck right. Like he could be the one"
"Yeah. Why? Where is this coming from?"
"Austin proposed."
"Oh my god that's exciting. What did you say?"
"Well I said yes"
"Well that's amazing. I'm so happy for you guys"
"I wanted to make sure that you were good with it before I asked you this next question"
"Of course. I was over Austin years ago. Actually the moment I met Nate."
"I know it's just"
"Brooke, Austin and I are so over. He cares about you. I care about Bass. This summer when I wasn't talking to anyone I was in Prague and I was walking through the bar district and I heard a gunshot go off. Being the stupid girl I ran toward where it was coming from and there lying on the ground was Bass. My whole world stopped and I knew in that moment that I cared more about him then I gave myself credit for. He and I got to know each other on a whole other level. I can't imagine him not being my guy."
"You sound like you're in love"
"I am" she said. "Now if you're asking me to be your Maid of Honor then the answer is yes. I'd be honored"
"You're the best"
"Now come on. My amazing guy is waiting for us" Darcy said finishing up.
They arrived at the party and she spotted Chuck. She greeted him with a kiss and he checked her out.
"You look exquisite" Chuck commented.
"You look amazing yourself" she said
"Do you mind if I steal my queen for a dance" Chuck asked Brooke holding out his hand.
"Of course" Brooke said and Darcy took his hand and he guided her out on to the floor.
"So this picture you saw that inspired all of this. Was I in it?"
"Of course, you're always inspiring"
"What photo?"
"One of you and Nate from the Masquerade"
"Funny I was just talking about that night. Brooke wanted me to wear that dress"
"I remember that dress well"
"So I wasn't the only one checking the other out"
"It was no secret I found you attractive Ellis" he said and she giggled then kissed him and she twirled her around the floor a few more times.
Later that evening they ran into KC.
"You two look like you're in your own little world out there" KC said.
"Well when I'm with Ellis, it's like no one else is here"
"You two are perfect. People will want to come here with their love and have a romance like yours"
"She's right, you two are perfect" Brooke said.
"Thank you" Darcy said then kissed Chuck then spotted Blair "Um why is Blair here in her underwear?"
Chuck turned then shrugged his shoulders.
"Looks like someone is trying to jump your success" Brooke said.
After the party Brooke went to her room and Darcy headed up to the penthouse and saw Chuck sitting at the mini bar.
"May I ask why you're drinking" Darcy asked putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Celebratory drink" he responded. "Back in May when that gun shot went off I thought my life was over."
"And now" she smiled sitting down next to him.
"Now I have everything I could ever ask for. An amazing, beautiful, smart, talented girlfriend and a successful hotel"
"Sounds like a great reason to celebrate. Drink one for me"
"I have better" he said standing up and taking her hand. He took her out onto the roof where a table with two flutes and a bottle of cider sat.
"You…" she started and turned to him "Wow"
"Anything for my Queen" he said and poured them both a glass and handed hers to her. "To Us"
"To our futures" she replied and he kissed her.
"I admire you"
"I admire you too" she smiled and he held out his hand for a dance. They danced on the roof. This was the pure definition of happiness. Nothing could ruin it.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed it.