A/N: I apologize for the late update. School has been really hectic these past few days, and I sincerely apologize. I hope this never happen again :D Thank you to everyone who have reviewed, favorite and alerted this story. It means so much to me :) I'm not yet sure whether I will make this a Nate/Blair/Chuck fic, or even a Nate/Blair/Chuck/Serena fic. You decide. Review to let me know! :D I hope that you enjoy this. ;)
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BLAIR
"Are you sure this is what you really want, Blair?" Nate asked me for the umpteenth time.
I released an exasperated sigh "For the last time Nate, yes." I answered him once again. I rolled my eyes and focused my attention on calming down my nerves.
After Lily left, both Nate and I knew that it was time to go home. But when to go home was an entirely different matter. We called Lily to tell her that we will be going home, not just with her. She told that us that she understood and she hopes that we could go home as soon as we possibly can. Nate and I decided to say goodbye to our friends from Missouri, even closing down the bookstore. We packed all our clothes, and here we are, 2 weeks later, on the plane headed back to New York City.
I spared Nate a glance and noticed that he still wasn't sure about going home. I grabbed his hand and he looked at me. "Why did you ask me to runaway, Nate?"
He didn't answer immediately "To run away from all of it. To escape the drama, hurt and humiliation." He answered, staring directly at my eyes.
"Precisely," I said "And you succeeded, Nate. You saved me from all the pain and humiliation that I would have felt when word got out of what Chuck did. I'm pretty sure that by now, everyone would have forgotten if ever they knew." I told Nate, gratitude overflowing my voice. And it was true. Every single day when I wake up, I never fail to thank Nate for giving me the chance to live a new life. To start anew.
"Have you forgiven, Chuck?" Nate asked and I immediately stiffen. "Have you?" Nate asked again after I didn't answer for awhile.
I pondered on this for a moment, and with a smile I realized I have forgiven Chuck along the way. I looked up at Nate. "Yes, I have" I answered sincerely and he planted a kiss on my forehead.
That was the last conversation I had with Nate before I drifted off.
"Blair, wake up." I heard Nate's soft voice wake me up from my peaceful slumber, "We've arrived at New York already." He informed me.
"We're home."
SERENA
The sunshine streamed thru the window, and I rubbed my eyes groggily as I woke up. Immediately after doing a sitting position, I felt a piercing headache course through me and I immediately groaned.
"Here's some aspirin" a seemingly angelic voice said. I looked up and saw Eric, handing me a tablet of aspirin with a glass of water.
I smiled at him appreciatively "Thanks, Eric" I muttered, getting the aspirin and drinking it immediately.
Last night was the opening of a brand new club, and being Serena Van Der Woodsen, of course I was invited. Party, dancing, drinking… my life seemed to revolve around it these past few years. I frowned at the thought. If Blair hadn't left…
'If Blair hadn't left, my life wouldn't spiral out of control'
I'm pretty sure my mom would also think the same. In the Non-Judging Breakfast Club, Blair is always the one who holds our feet grounded; She was always the one in charge, the leader of the pack. I know I should be mad with Blair for leaving me… but strangely, I couldn't find it in my heart to be angry with her. Probably because I know I would have done the same thing; runaway. That's my type of thing, not Blair's. I know something terribly wrong might have happened between him and Chuck, and I wouldn't blame Blair if she felt that she needed to get away. Sometimes the life here on the Upper East Side gets too overwhelming. What hurts me the most is she didn't tell me what exactly happened; what caused her to leave. Add the fact that she also didn't tell me where she's going, and until when.
'Maybe it's my karma, for abandoning her for boarding school years ago'
'But I only left for 6 months! It's been years' I argued inside my head.
I sigh.
I glanced at my bedside table to see the picture of the four of us together, the NJBC; the royalties of the Upper East Side. The picture was taken years ago, back when we were still sophomores, back where we were genuinely happy and content. Blair was smiling, a real smile. She looks so happy, so carefree. After intently watching Blair's face on the picture, my gaze drifted to the person beside her.
'Nate'
And if possible, my heart broke more. Nate and I exactly didn't part on good terms. I know Nate and Blair escaped together; it was the most logical reason. It didn't bother me not one bit, if anything, it made me relieved. I know I'm sure that both my best friends are safe with each other.
"I'll be leaving." Eric said, leaving me alone in my room.
After a few minutes, my headache finally started to subside. I went out my room and fixed myself a cup of coffee.
"Good morning, honey" my mom's voice greeted me.
I whipped my head around "Good morning, mom" I replied.
"You going somewhere?" she asked, plopping herself at the sofa.
I shrugged my shoulders "Nah" I answered.
The elevators bells dinged, and I was surprise to see who went out from the elevator doors.
It was Chuck. Chuck Bass.
"Hey Chuck" I said hesitantly.
"Hello to you too, sis" he said in a teasing tone. "What do you have to tell me, Lily" Chuck stated, standing in front of my mother. I plopped down beside Lily.
"I know where Blair and Nate are." She said, and I dropped my mug of coffee.
Chuck narrowed his eyes "For how long did you know?" he asked, clearly frustrated.
"Awhile." Lily answered calmly.
"What do you mean 'awhile'?" I asked, clearly agitated.
My own mother knew where my missing best friends are for a long time and she didn't even bother to tell me.
Lily sighed "I have already talked to them, and they have agreed to come home. When, I do not know. It may be tomorrow, next month, or next year. But they promised to come home." Lily answered with finality.
I felt the tension rise in the air.
Suddenly, both my phone and Chuck's beeped in the same time, signaling a text.
Once I read the text, I felt tears brim the corner of my eyes. It was from Gossip Girl.
Hey people!
Gossip Girl here, and I have INTERESTING news. It seems that the long, lost and missed Queen of the Upper East Side has returned back to her kingdom. That's right people, THE Queen B is back. She was seen in JFK this morning. But she's not alone… along with our dear Queen B is THE Golden-Boy of the UES, our very own N. Hmm… seems my suspicions were right, B and N were together these past few years. I wonder what would be S and C's reactions to this. But nevertheless, welcome home B and N, you are sorely missed. Now that the Non-Judging Breakfast Club is complete again, I KNOW that drama is just around the corner. I was starting to get afraid that it was getting pretty boring around here. Hold on people, the royalties are complete again. And I'm pretty sure that this is only the beginning.
You know you love me,
XOXO,
GOSSIP GIRL
I clicked the picture attached to the text message, and I can't help but smile at the picture.
Blair still looks the same, the same old Blair. Even her choice of outfit didn't seem to change. She was wearing a black dress, with cropped tweed jacket. She had her signature stockings on, complete with a black sparkling headband.
'They're back'
A/N: Blair and Nate are back! Yay! Haha. Once again, I apologize for the late update. Please tell me what you want to happen in the next chapter : Reviews are LOVE. 3