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-Happily Never After-purple suede shoes-CB, CBN, DS- T –

I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
And I'm hearin' what you say,
But I just can't make a sound.
You tell me that you need me,
Then you go and cut me down...
But wait...
You tell me that you're sorry,
Didn't think I'd turn around...
And say...

That it's too late to apologize.
It's too late...
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
Yeah!

I'd take another chance,
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But it's nothin' new.
I loved you with a fire red,
Now it's turnin' blue...
And you say...
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let me think was you...
But I'm afraid...

-One Republic, Apologize

Chapter 2: Arrogant Apologies

"Bye, B" Serena sniffled, as she let go of her best friend, letting her climb into the helicopter.

Chuck chose the right time to climb out of his limo. Sprinting towards Serena and Blair, he also chose the right time to shout.

"Blair, wait!"

Serena turned first, surprised to see Chuck actually standing there, mismatched scarf and all.

She smiled slowly, maybe Nate didn't care enough, but Chuck sure did.

She backed off to let them have a moment.

"What, you've come to say a few parting words?" Blair's voice was cold. She would show no emotion to him. Not after what happened today.

"You're like one of the Arabians my father used to own. Rode hard, and put away wet."

Her eyes sparkled with unshed tears, but he continued on, determined not to let her get the best of him.

"I don't want you, and I don't see why anyone else would"

Chuck glanced at Blair, then back down to his feet.

"I'm sorry, I really am"

"I really am sorry" He looked at her, fingering the necklace he had just placed around her neck.

"Oh yes, I guess you really are, now if you'll let me go, France awaits" Her voice deadpan.

"Please, Blair, stay" He looked into her eyes, trying to get her to stay

"Serena needs you, the UES needs you. There'll be no Queen B if you leave. I need you. Please Blair, stay" He spoke with such conviction; Blair's emotions almost broke through her carefully composed mask.

"I'll stand by you the entire time. I'll hold your hand when you need me to, you can have my shoulder to cry on, I'll punch out whoever tries to mess with you. I'll help you screw over everyone who put you through this."

Blair couldn't take this anymore. Her tears broke through her mask. No, she couldn't fall for him. Not again. Not after what he did to her.

Chuck couldn't take this anymore. He wrapped his arms around her, bringing her shaking body closer. She sobbed, clutching him, holding on for dear life.

She spoke through her tears,

"If I really do mean so much to you, then why, why the fuck did you say those things to me today?" It had hurt her more than anything anyone else had ever said.

Chuck let out a humourless laugh.

"We're the same, didn't you know that Blair? We both put up shields and walls around our hearts. I let you in, and you broke my heart, you know that Blair? What I said was the scotch and my anger, talking."

Blair cried harder, as Chuck pulled her into him. Hugging her as if he too was holding on for dear life.

"I'm sorry, I truly am"

Blair smiled through her tears.

"Damn it Bass, stop making me fall for you"

"You already have"

"Shut it Bass"

"Make me"

"You know I can"

"Is that a preview of what's going to happen in the next two hours?"

She smiles, and swats at him with her gloved hand.

He smiles, and leans down, capturing her ruby red lips in a kiss.

AN: Do you like it? Hmm, Chuck wasn't quite himself in this chapter, so I just had to add in some CB banter bits.

Review Please! I don't really know how this should continue, so ideas will be appreciated.

Quote:

Blair: Go away Chuck. I'm not in the mood. This is officially the worst birthday ever.
Chuck: Maybe it can be salvaged.
Blair: What is that, our sex tape?

kisses

Tess