A/N: Alright Part 2.

A Summer Apart Pt 2

Darcy left the event and hailed a cab to Brooklyn. When she arrived at the new building noticing it was really dark. She got up to the roof. She was now beginning to think this was a set up. She shook her head. Leave it up to Bass to try and make things romantic after a mess up.

"Bass, I swear to god if this is a set up to re-propose I am gonna kill you." She yelled laughing.

"Glad you could make it" she heard someone behind her. Whose voice wasn't Chuck's. She turned to see Russell Thorpe.

"Russell?" she said.

"The amazing talented Darcy Ellis. Chuck Bass's girlfriend. Or sounds like almost fiancé"

*Chuck*

Chuck arrived at the St. Jude's/Constance Fundraiser. He spotted Nate and Dan up ahead and walked over.

"Hey have you seen Ellis?"

"I thought you two broke up?" Nate said.

"Just for the summer. I hope but I don't even want that."

"Wow" Dan said. "I never thought you two would break up. You're just…perfect for each other."

"Thank you Humphrey"

"Maybe Blair knows?" Nate said spotting her. "Blair!"
"Evening gentlemen" she said.

"Have you seen Ellis?"
"Uh yeah, she actually asked me to tell Nate that she had to run to Brooklyn"

"I told them not to bother her!" Chuck said and began to walk out.

"Wait she's calling me" Nate said "Hello, Darcy?"

They all looked at him and he motioned for them to head out.

Russell grabbed Darcy and took her down stair and into a room. He sat her in a chair then turned his back on her. She found a way to sneak her phone and dial Nate's number. She wanted to call Chuck but wasn't sure if he would answer her. She hit dial and then sat it behind her. Russell turned to her.

"What do you want Russell?" she asked loud enough Nate could hear.

"So a proposal huh? How very romantic"

"Bass is a very romantic person. But that really isn't any of your business"

"Well I'm sure he loves you very much and would do anything to make you happy"

"That's true. I am a very lucky girl."

"He's not here to protect you now though?"

"Well I am a big girl. He knows I can handle myself.

"This isn't your first hostage situation?"

"Not realistically. I mean I played a girl in a movie once that was being held hostage. Big scary man. It was a load of fun. The guy who was playing the big scary guy turned out to be a complete sweetheart."

"That's not me"

"Oh most definitely not." She replied "So what exactly is the plan? Lure Chuck here with a ransom note. Maybe he'll pay it maybe he won't. Um I wouldn't put it past you to kill someone."

"You are obviously very chatty for someone who is about to die"

"I'm a very chatty person. Some people say I don't shut up. Like ever.

The door flew open and Chuck punched Russell then walked over to her scooping her up and taking her out of the building. He got her downstairs and sat her down.

"Thank you Bass" she said and he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Anytime" he replied.

"How did you know?"

"Well Blair said you were here. She's actually over by the limo. And then your call to Nate. I'm a little hurt you didn't call me"

"I didn't want to bother you after everything"

"Darcy Ellis can bother me whenever she wants"

"Good" she replied grabbing both of his hands in hers.

"We should get you checked out" he said

"I'm fine"

"Then let me take you home"

"No get Blair back to her Prince. I would hate to be the reason her engagement ended because she decided to help you"

"Hey" Blair said coming over.

"Thanks for relaying my message"

"You'd do the same" she replied.

"Are you sure I can't take you home?" Chuck asked.

"I'm okay Bass, I promise. Plus Nate and I have plans. Sound of Music and Chinese"

"Then September? The Palace Rooftop?"
"It's a date" she replied then kissed his cheek.

She walked over to a cab and climbed in. She got to the apartment and walked in setting her stuff on the counter. She found her dad's scotch and just stared at it.

"Darc?" she heard behind her and she turned to see Nate who had a bag of Chinese food. "What are you doing?"

"Nothing she said putting the bottle back, and grabbing two plates"

"Darc, I'm your best friend. Talk to me" he said putting the food down.

"Nate please, I've had a rough night"

"And I don't care" he said "Did you drink any?"

"Not tonight" she replied. "But yesterday after the breakup or break or…Whatever the hell Chuck and I are in. I wanted to feel nothing. So I took a sip"

"And?"

"I threw up" she said. "Maybe my body rejected it"

Nate pulled her into a hug and soothed her hair. He kissed the top of her head then pulled away and looked at her.

"Maybe Julie Andrews can distract us from our problems?"

"What problems does Nate Archibald have?"

"Raina broke up with me"

"I'm sorry" she replied.

They put their food on the plates and popped the movie in and began to watch. It almost felt like old times. Except instead of having a huge crush on the guy next to her. She was missing Chuck Bass. The guy she never thought in a million years she'd fall for.

A week later Darcy stood on her porch in California with a cup of coffee overlooking the beach. She needed the beach air. The day she arrived in California she attended a meeting. Her and Nate had a serious talk about it and yes she did slip up therefore she had to start all over. She had her dad clear the California house of any booze and he promised to throw his stuff out in New York. She sat in one of the chairs when her phone rang.

"Hello" she answered not paying attention.

"So how would you feel sharing the California sun with your younger sister?" Serena asked.

"Seriously!"
"Dad texted me the address. Come out front!"

She set her coffee down and went around to the front and spotted her sister getting out of a cab.

"Welcome to Casa de Ellis"

"California is for a rude awakening with the Van der Woodsen sisters taking it by storm!" Serena said.

"I'm so happy you're here" Darcy said hugging her sister. She needed her here.

"Well then here is to the best summer ever! And to help you stay sober. Dad told me. I am not gonna drink all summer. We will revisit this in the fall"

"Sounds good"

She picked up one of Serena's bags and brought her inside. This was gonna be a very good summer.

A/N: I hope this chapter gave you guys some hope regarding Chuck/Darcy. And can we also admit that Nate and Darcy's friendship is one of the cutest. I just love writing their friendship.