A/N: I'm sorry for the late update. The holidays and new year got me hooked. Haha. xD I hope you had an amazing new year and Christmas, like I did :D Here's the next chapter! I do hope you enjoy this one :D Anyways, I really wish that you would tell me what you think about this chapter. Your reactions/REVIEWS/feedbacks would be really essential for the development of this story. :) Thanks a lot! Enjoy! ;)

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DISCLAIMER ALERT: I DO NOT OWN GOSSIP GIRL.

BLAIR

After having coffee with Serena, the rest of the afternoon was spent shopping. With good reason, of course. We both had to buy an outfit for the welcome back party to be held two days later. But whoever needs a reason to shop, anyways? We visited Barney's, Bendel's, Bloomingdale's and Fifth Avenue. By the end of the day, we finally purchased our dresses. Shopping with Serena was refreshing; I really did miss my best friend. I had a lot of fun and I bet she did too.

I decided to purchase a Valentino sequenced-dress. It has a plunging neckline, but still respectable nevertheless. I also bought a brand-new black Christian Louboutin pumps; a girl could never have enough shoes. Serena, on the other hand, bought a nude colored Louis Vuitton dress. It ended about mid-thigh, and Serena decided to pair it with neon pink stilettos. I'm pretty sure it would look horrible if another person would try out the outfit, but being Serena Van der Woodsen, of course she could pull it off.

After shopping, Serena and I decided to go our separate ways. Serena said she had to go to Brooklyn, because of some 'important business' (I scoffed at that) and she asked me to come. "I do miss and love you, S. But I'll draw a line in visiting Brooklyn with you" I answered. Serena laughed, and we exchanged hugged and kisses. After that, Serena left. I caught a cab and head back home. While on the cab, my iPhone vibrated indicating a text message.

hey people!

Gossip Girl here. It seems that the long awaited reunion of B and S have finally happened. The two were spotted shopping awhile ago and ended the afternoon with hugs and kisses. Ah, seems like old times. I wonder what drama would happen next. With B and S, you just never know. BTW, do you already have something to wear to B and N's party? It is the party of the year. Anyone whos anyone will be there. If you're irrelevant enough not to be invited; well, poor you. I'll keep you posted.

You know you love me,

XOXO,

Gossip Girl

I heaved out a sighed and smiled as I stared out the mirror.

'It feels good to be back home'

It's the day of the party and I was already completely dolled-up. My hair was curled to enhance its natural curly locks; and the make-up artist applied a hair product that made my hair softer and shinier, like Serena's. I took a mental note to ask him later what it is. I'm already wearing my Valentino dress with my black pumps.

I went inside the limo, headed to The Palace. My heart did a double take when my mother told me that The Palace would be the venue of the party. "Because Charles graciously offered," Eleanor said. I scoffed at that. Knowing Chuck, there is an ulterior motive why he offered. During the entire limo ride, I kept silent. Mostly because I'm nervous. Not about the party, I'm sure it would be fun and amazing, but because of Chuck. Both the anticipation and fear of seeing him again is making me queasy in my seat. I didn't even notice that we already pulled up in The Palace.

"Ms. Blair, we have arrived" the driver said.

I nodded wordlessly and step out the limo. We headed to the elevator and I pressed the top floor, to the penthouse. When the elevator bells dinged, I felt my heart beat faster. Before entering the penthouse doors, I took a gulp. Gathering all the courage I had, I stepped into the Palace penthouse.

The first things I noticed was the party was already in full swing. Everybody was mingling around, eager to socialize and be at the Party of the Year. They momentarily stopped however when they noticed my present at the doorway. I held my head up high and descended the stairs gracefully, acting oblivious to the stares.

Nate was waiting for me at the foot of the stairs, and for that I was grateful.

"Thanks," I whispered to him as I linked my arms with him.

"No problem." He whispered back, leading me towards the crowd.

After a few moments, the commotion of my arrival died down and everybody went back to their previous business.

Nate and I began mingling around, talking with old friends and acquaintances. All the questions were almost the same, where have we gone, what were we up to, were we together, and such. Nate and I answered accordingly, not telling the truth but not exactly lying either. We told them that we went to Missouri, just to 'have a breath of fresh air'. Nate and I just laughed off the 'Are you together?' question, which was frequently asked. We told them that we grew-up together, and were best friends.

It wasn't before long that Nate and I went our separate ways.

Nate ventured off with his old lacrosse teammates, while I went out of my way to the bar.

I wasn't at all surprise when I saw Serena already drunk, talking with some random guy.

"BLA-IRRRRRRRRR!" She whined, jumping to me in the process. She encircled her arms around me and her mop of blonde hair blinded me.

"Serena." I nodded curtly.

"Blairrrr… I'd like you to meet my dateee!" she drawled drunkenly, squealing girlishly.

She grabbed my hand and dragged me to the bar. There was a man sitting in the stool, grinning sheepishly at Serena.

"Collinnnnn! I'd like you to meet my best friend! Blairrrr! Blairrrr, meet Col-*hiccup*-llin." She said, clearly she drank her ass off.

"It's nice to finally. The infamous Blair Waldorf," Collin said, reaching out his hand to me.

I glanced at him from head to toe. He was very good looking indeed. He has short, reddish-brown cropped hair. He was wearing a neatly pressed Armani suite.

I shook his hand "it' nice to meet you too" I said.

"Come on Blairrrr… let's da-*hiccup*-ance" Serena said, tugging the hem of my dress.

I giggled "I don't think I'm up for that, Serena" I told my best friend with a pointed.

Serena pouted, disappointed "Aww. That's too bad! You wouldn't mind if I dance alone, would you Blairrrr?" she asked, complete with her puppy dog eyes.

I shook my head "Of course not, S. Go on" I ushered her.

She immediately went running off, and started dancing on top of the nearest table she could find. Almost instantly, half of the males in the room turned to look at Serena's direction.

'Some things just doesn't change'

I sat down at a stool in the bar, ordering a martini. I mixed it unconsciously, my thoughts drifting off.

"Looking as hot as ever, Waldorf" a soft, velvety voice drawled behind me.

I immediately stiffen once I heard it. I would have known that voice anywhere.

"Bass." I whispered his name, but I'm pretty sure he could hear it.

"Ah. I miss hearing my name from your delightful mouth" he said seductively, taking the empty seat beside me.

"What do you want from me, Chuck?" I said, finally facing him.

My heart thundered heavily in my chest as I look at Chuck Bass again for the first hasn't change, really. He still has the same black hair, strong jawline, tall and lean frame. In short words, he still looked breathtaking.

"Done ogling me, Blair?" he said boisterously, sending a devious smirk on my way.

"Don't flatter your ego too much Chuck, its already huge enough." I said, rolling my eyes. I diverted my attention from him and instead glanced straightly, suddenly finding the liquor bottles interesting.

He was silent for a few moments, giving me a moment to think of our predicament. Here I am, sitting alone in a bar in my welcome home party, and beside me is the man; the reason why I left in the first place.

"Why'd you leave, Blair?" he croaked. He sounded so utterly broken.

My eyes started to brim with tears, immediately regretting the decision to talk to Chuck. 'I should have ran while I still had the chance'

I heave out a huff "It doesn't matter anymore, Chuck. I'm back." I said.

He then ventured behind me, and I can feel his presence behind my back.

"We have some things to talk about, Blair." He said.

I then gathered enough courage to turn into his direction, even standing up so that I was meeting his gaze "We're over, Chuck. Done." I said, hoping that my voice sounded final.

He laughed humorously "Don't you understand, Blair? We're inevitable. We will never be over." He said. His voice was full with conviction.

His words cut straight thru me, because I know what he was saying was right.

I finally decided to leave, knowing that if I stayed a minute longer, all my suppressed emotions would come out full force.

I passed by him, but he grabbed my arm. "Don't ever, ever walk out on me again, Blair." He said, and I looked up to him. They were fear in his eyes, and my heart clenched a little bit more.

I looked up to him, looking him in the eyes "I wasn't the first one to walk out Chuck, you were." I told him, and his grip finally loosen. I grab the chance and made my way out he door.

I could see from my peripheral vision that Nate saw the whole exchange, and he was making his way towards me. I walked faster, and thankfully, the elevator doors opened in the exact same moment that I was out.

The next morning, Eleanor told me that the party had gone well. Very well. She read on page 6 that it was definitely 'The Party of the Year', and she couldn't have been happier with the outcome.

I just nodded solemnly, not entirely sure what to feel with last night events.

When I descended the stairs, I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw what was waiting for me in the able.

It was a bouquet of pink peonies.

There wasn't a card, but I'm not stupid enough not to know where the flowers came from.

Peonies were always Chuck Bass' sign of coming after me.

A/N: Ta dah! Once again, I apologize for the late update. The holidays season really took a toll on me. I wish that you also had an amazing time like I did :D Anyways, I hope that I don't get too many flames for the CHAIR scene. It really is necessary! Besides, the story wouldn't be really interesting without it, right? ;) I really hope you don't hate me too much. I hope you enjoyed this! And oh! I have this inkling to write a futurefic with Chuck and Blair and their family. Do you think it's a good idea? Like the life of Chuck and Blair with their kids, and the next generation Gossip Gir? HAHA. Please tell me so! REVIEWS! :D