Story: Beautifully Broken
Author: Bellakatalina
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Carter/ Blair. It was an ever-growing list: Her mother. Nate. Chuck. Her father. Yale. Serena. Blair Waldorf lost everything that was important to her.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gossip Girl
"I want your ugly
I want your disease
I want your everything
As long as it's free
I want your love"
He was infuriating bringing flowers and confessing his love. Blair grabbed the bottle of champagne taking another sip.
How could she make herself anymore clear she wondered as she eyed herself in the mirror. She had thought her wardrobe change showed her she was no longer the old Blair, but maybe something more drastic was needed. Blair studied every feature in the mirror and ran a hand through her messy curls.
Her hair. That was it!
Chuck had always loved her long chocolate tendrils. Before thinking about it, Blair replaced the bottle in her hands with the scissors on her desk. As if she knew what she was doing Blair began cutting away at her hair, watching each lock fall to the floor.
"What are you doing, Blair?" Serena yelled as she found her friend looking deep in thought.
"It is t-time for a change Ser-rena." Blair replied as she kept cutting pieces of hair right above her shoulders.
Serena grabbed the scissors out of her hand ignoring the protests Blair cried.
"Well, this just looks bad." Blair said as she examined her half cut hair.
"I promise you it would have been worst if I let you finish. Are you drunk?" Serena asked smelling the alcohol on her.
Blair picked up the empty bottle of champagne and examined it before replying, "Possibly."
"Go get in the shower while I make an appointment with someone to fix your hair. It looks terrible." Serena demanded.
"When did you become so bossy?" Blair asked as she walked toward the bathroom.
"Well, someone has to pick up your slack. You're welcome to take over at any time." Serena offered hoping her rude, demanding Blair would come back.
"No thanks." She answered as she closed the door. Serena rolled her eyes and went make the appointment as her phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out quickly to check.
Serena
Did we get rid of Carter?
CB
She would have to talk to him later. He wouldn't understand, but if this really was the new Blair she wouldn't risk losing her by trying to change her. That would not be a pleasant conversation.
By the time Blair came out of the shower, she had sobered up a bit. Serena had a cup of coffee waiting for her.
"Any recommendations on what I should do about this?" She asked as she demonstrated toward her hair.
"I've got you squeezed in for an appointment in forty. We should probably leave soon." Serena answered surprised by how calm Blair was being in regards to her impromptu haircut.
"You want to go shopping after? I need some new clothes." Blair asked remembering how difficult it had been earlier to find something to wear.
Serena nodded her head. "We could fill out some college application, too. There are certain schools still accepting applications." She was pushing a bit, but she had to.
"Thanks, but I don't think I'm cut out for the college life." Blair said as she looked through her closet. "What do you think about this?"
"It looks great. Just make sure you pull your hair up." Serena teased.
"Yeah, I think we can cross hair stylist of my talents." Blair said smiling at Serena for the first time since she showed up.
"I never thought I would have to hide scissors from you," Serena laughed. "C'mon we should head out, B."
This can work, Serena thought, this can work.
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She was feeling restless.
She had done serious damage on her Black Amex, but everything was now packed away in her closet. She had pulled the conservative dresses, tights and headbands into a pile and forced Dorota to take them all away. Besides, her new angled-bob wouldn't work with headbands.
Now, she wanted to play.
She smiled as she grabbed her phone and typed away.
Lonely. Come play. Meet at Bungalow 8.
XOXO,
B
The first answer was predictable.
Waldorf,
Of course. See you soon.
CB
She knew Chuck would be the first to reply. But she was surprised by the second.
Sounds cool. Who's going?
Nate
She ignored it as she flagged down a cab.
B,
On my way!
S
She was getting annoyed that he wouldn't answer her, but Blair knew that once she got to Bungalow he would be waiting for her.
Tonight they would all play.
She was right, he was there waiting for her with his bourbon in his hand and her martini waiting across from him. She smiled.
"Your hair looks sexy." Carter said as she sat at the table. He reached across the table to push a lock of her hair behind her ear. "You look hot." He said making her feel amazing.
"We're going to need a bigger table." He raised an eyebrow in response.
"Well, you didn't answer so I thought I might need reinforcements."
Before he could even ask who to expect, they were approached by two more group members.
"Blair, Serena appears to be under the impression that you also invited her here, can you please inform her she isn't." Chuck said before his eyes fell on Carter.
"What did you do to your hair?" He demanded as he finally focused on her.
"Of course she is!" Blair smiled ignoring the questing about her hair. Instead she picked up her martini glass. "Cheers!"
When Chuck looked from her to the man seated at the table his smirk fell of his lips.
"What the hell is he doing here?" Chuck growled.
Carter gave him a grin before reaching across the table and giving Blair a kiss on her bottom lip.
"I'll go get a bigger table." He responded as Chuck glared at him.
"Play nice or you won't get to stay." Blair said staring at Chuck.
"Fine."
Serena looked at between the two. No good was going to come from this. Her talk had not gone well with Chuck. He had been furious to say the least, but he had vowed to do whatever necessary to get the old Blair back. When she asked him what he would if the old Blair was gone and not coming back he simply ignored her.
"Hey guys" Nate offered when he joined them.
"Nate!" Blair smiled happily before he too mentioned her hair.
Carter crept up behind her and slipped his arms around Blair. "I said it once, but I'll say it again, it looks good on you," he whispered into her ear.
"What the hell is he doing here?" Nate yelled as unhappy as Chuck that Carter was present. Blair rolled her eyes.
"Calm down." Serena replied before telling him quietly that she would explain later.
"C'mon they got us a bigger table." Carter said as he ushered Blair not caring if anyone else followed.
Both Chuck and Nate glared at Carter. When the waitress appeared Blair quickly took charge.
"We are going to need a bottle of Patron to start." She said smiling sweetly. She looked around at her friends as if daring them to protest.
"I thought a little alcohol would loosen us up." Blair offered.
"I think it's going to take more than alcohol." Nate replied still eyeing Carter.
"Get over it, Archibald." Carter said though he offered no explanation to Blair's inquisitive look.
The waitress returned with five shot glasses filled and the rest of the bottle. The group passed around the drinks quietly.
"Well, here's to tonight. I think it's going to be a hell of a night!" Blair exclaimed with mischief.
Chuck had never been a fan of tequila, but he would play Waldorf's game. There was no way he was going to leave.
"You do know what Carter did to Nathaniel don't you?" Chuck challenged Blair.
Blair looked at him for a moment before deciding if she would take the bait. "What did he do to Nate?" Blair asked with a roll of her eyes.
"He set me up- that's what he did." Nate yelled angrily.
"Please," Carter replied perfectly calm. "I didn't make you bet your money away."
Instead of saying anything Blair poured another round of shots.
"Not going to defend him, Blair?" Chuck asked.
"Drink up." Blair smiled as she downed a second shot.
"Is someone going to tell me what the hell is going on here?" Nate asked.
"We are going to play a game." Blair said as she gathered the empty glasses once more. "But we should be a little bit drunk, I think."
"Are you seriously friends with him?" Nate asked confused.
"Actually, we are dating." Carter clarified hoping Blair wouldn't correct him to their arrangement.
Both Chuck and Nate glanced at Blair in disbelief. Serena reached for the bottle of tequila instead of getting involved in the tiff. After words and shouts Nate left the table.
"Well, I guess a game of poker wouldn't have convinced him then?" Blair asked teasingly.
The waitress returned with fresh drinks as everyone knew at the rate they were going drinking straight tequila would get them too far.
"How about 'Never Have I Ever'" Blair asked as she sipped her fresh martini.
Chuck smirked knowing he could use this to his advantage.
"Great I'll go first. Never have I ever slept with Carter Baizen." Chuck said and turned to face Serena.
Serena sipped her drink as she glared at Chuck. She would yell at him later.
"You have to drink, Blair." She replied softly trying to change the focus from her.
Her lips were tense as she still focused on Serena. "Actually, no I don't. We haven't slept together." Chuck smiled triumphantly. "Yet." She added and watched his face fall.
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Author's note
It has been forever, I know, but I am back! I hope people are still interested in it! It is definitely going to be more Carter/Blair than I originally planned. Hope I didn't lose everyone. Feedback?