Thank you to Shaybay55 for adding me to her fave list. Means a lot to me… and thanx to marebear007…sorry I didn't say anything last time..and to my mysterious S who said she loved Abby and Nate. That all means a lot to me guys, makes me wanna continue the story and for that here's the next chapter hope you like it and it makes sense.

Gossip Girl. 4

Whisper Sweet Nothing…

"I'm sorry, I just- didn't see you…"

"Why don't we get you out of those wet clothes…"

"One new text message…Read now?"

Abby sighed, no more than annoyed. Frustrated and pissed off. Here she was standing in a strip club with nothing but a corset and undies, her cell phone had been taken along with her clothes. It was one of Blair's stupid little dare's that got her stuck like this in the first place. She hadn't wanted to come, but Selena along with Blair had told her she had too. Two weeks and four days, is how many Abby hasn't seen Nate. Not that she was counting-well at least not the seconds. She would have called him or her dad if he hadn't left to go do another movie, to come get her; but her cell phone was missing as she said. What really shocked her was that Selena had left with Blair and her groupies, which though isn't a big surprise since she had been trying to get in to a group like that; Abby just thought it wouldn't have happened. The girls first started out at Blair's doing crazy and wild dares at her home. Then the suggestion came up to go out. Of course we all had too. Three or four hours later they ended up at the strip club called. Victorla, everything was going fine till Blair asked Abby to do a strip, up on the stage.

Blair wouldn't normally bring any body near where she had stripped in front of Chuck and for good reasons, but she knew Chuck would be here, and in order to make Chuck's life a living hell for leaving her in Tuscany, first she needed someone that would peak Chuck's interest, and if that meant becoming closer friends with another newbie, and keeping the other one on watch then that's what it was gonna take. The only down side was that it might ruin Nate's life too, but nobody would know she was the one that pushed the two together. After Chuck has interest in Abby she'd make sure the two friends (Abby and Selena) were at each other throats and then she will know which newbie would be good for her group. It's as simple as that-Blair would only hope. As for Chuck, He'd hate that Nate wasn't friends with him again for the second time.

This sleepover was just how Abby thought prep students would go about doing it. Yes she had been in a prep school back in St. Margaret's, but that was a whole different prep school. She walked down the few steps there were back on to the main floor. Abby sighed knowing the only one left was Chuck, and she had a bad feeling, that he wouldn't do her any good.

"You must be cold. Here, have my jacket" a low voice said, placing a male jacket around Abby's shoulders. She wouldn't tell anyone but Chuck's jacket did smell fabulous. Abby didn't bother to turn her head, she'd listen to what he had to say without making as much contact as possible, because she was sure he had more to say.

Chuck brushed Abby's hair away from her neck. "You looked amazing tonight"

Abby rolled her eyes, and then chewed on her bottom lip, but somehow found what Chuck just said interesting, not because it was Chuck-because she didn't know what Selena saw in him. Her whole night hasn't been too great, so Abby figured when someone is saying how amazing you are, you tend to listen in more. Abby wrapped the jacket around her slim body, thankful because it was starting to get a little chilly.

"Thanks..."

Chuck smirked, "Why don't we go get you some clothes? Get you warmer"

Abby tried not to listen, she wasn't really in the mood for a bad boy, but was he really being nice or just playing it? Abby wouldn't know because she doesn't know Chuck well enough-though at the moment Abby didn't care all too much. Selena had left her, to go hang out with 'cooler'friends than her, and here she was stuck with Chuck Bass. Or is that really that bad? Abby turned around slowly not making eye contact though. She really didn't care that everyone else was around; she didn't know them so why would she care if anybody were watching.

Chuck grinned, he hadn't really thought much of Abby since he'd last seen her, of course he thought she was hot and would definitely look good with out the jacket But he knew that the way to get to her was to be a gentlemen, and he'd do that for as long as he could; well at least till he got bored of being Mr. Nice guy. As for his best friend Nathaniel, apparently they weren't going out steadily, so why not grab his chance before it was too late. Not that any time was too late for him. After the first kiss she would be his. Or so he thought.

Chuck tilted Abby's chin, making her look at him. Abby smiled a little shyly, she wasn't use to this. Sure she's had a boyfriend before but this was different, her life was changing and she knew it. Why not make something of it? Be more like Selena. Different in a way she didn't know, it seemed to cross the line on something, but she couldn't place her finger on it.

"I..." Abby started to whisper.

Chuck held up a finger against her lips, to keep her quiet. "Don't speak" with that Chuck closed the space between them. His lips brushed against Abby's and she accepted. Chuck's right hand moved behind her neck, the other one around her waist. Abby pushed to get more; she didn't realize how good it felt, until it hit her.

Abby pushed away, shaking her head mumbling, "I can't. Selena. And she-with you" with that Abby took off. Not giving Chuck the time of day to think of what to say or do for that matter. Grabbing her shoes that were left behind she ran out leaving a stunned Chuck; smirk still plastered on his face.

Abby ran down the street as fast as she could the cold air swiping past her wet warm cheeks. What was she doing? Being more like her best friend. Being stupid and for once not caring about anyone's feelings but her own. That's what she was doing. Only it didn't last so long she couldn't just go around kissing random people, sleeping with whoever she wanted. Not that Selena did that. Not that Selena did that often. As much as she wanted, she couldn't just make out with Chuck Bass. She couldn't turn herself in to a girl that only cares for herself and a few close friends. Maybe not even those few close friends. Selena had seen him first besides there was someone better that she'd rather hang out with than Chuck. So what just happened then? If there was someone better where was he? Was he actually better?

The next thing was a blur as she came in contact with something solid. Great that's all she needed was someone giving one look at her and handing her money. Or giving her dirty looks, cat calls whatever.

"I'm so sorry" she heard, it sounded male. Abby didn't even think she'd have luck going home. She looked up at whom she bumped with. He had short dark brown hair, soft dark hazel eyes. He wasn't what you would normally find in theses parts of New York so why was he here then? Abby didn't bother asking she just wanted to snuggle up under a blanket and sleep.

Dan Humphrey was on his way to pick up Jenny when out of nowhere this girl bumped in to him. He apologized as soon as it happened, but didn't know what to do after when he'd seen what she'd been wearing underneath the jacket she had on. Was that her way of getting men? To bump in to them and ask if they wanted to come home with her. But as soon as Dan saw her face he knew there was probably another reason. She had tears coming down her face and she looked lost.

"I'm sorry, I just- didn't see you" she wiped her hair away from her face. Dan looked around to see if anyone else had noticed. Apparently not. Of Course not, this was New York. Nobody cared what everyone else was doing, as long as you weren't bothering them. Dan sighed, now that he took a good look at her, she didn't look like a hooker, and if she were he'd still be nice and see if everything was ok.

"Are you ok?" he asked.

The girl nodded and pulled the jacket around her. "I'm really sorry I didn't mean to"

"Are you sure? Cause you don't look ok" Dan replied concern written on his face. Just cause everyone else in Manhattan wasn't friendly. Didn't mean he couldn't be "Do you need help getting somewhere, seeing someone?"

She shook her head-to late for that; she didn't have the courage anymore. "No, I'm new here. I just had to get out of there thanks though" she finally gave a little smile, tucking some hair behind her ears. Dan figured she'd look like she could use a friend. He'd text Jenny to tell her he'd be late.

"I'm Dan, Dan Humphrey"

She gave a better smile, a happier one at least. "Abby DaCarr, nice to meet you Dan Humphrey"

An Hour and a half or so later, Dan was standing at the entrance of Abby's hotel. "Dan thanks again for everything" Abby smiled. "Hope your sister isn't going to be to annoyed that you're really late"

Dan smiled, and waved her off. "Nah Jenny's fine if it was something really important she'd have told me" he ended it with a little laugh. Besides he really didn't wanna go over and pick Jenny up from the Van der Woodsens anyways. That meant seeing Serena. "So...I'll see you at school then?"

Abby smiled. "Yeah, sounds great, I could use some more friends over there"

Dan nodded he knew how she felt. He knew how she felt on a lot of things they talked about tonight. Yes she was from the Upper east side and she did remind him of Serena a bit, but he swore he wouldn't date any more of them, but he could try and be friends with Upper East Siders at least. Who knows this might not turn out like it did with Serena? Dan shook his thoughts away. He was wishful thinking.

"Yeah, well see ya later" Dan said before leaving.

Abby smiled and said goodbye before pushing the door and head for her hotel floor.

* * *

Chuck Bass always has a plan. Which means if he has to go through a maze to get to it. He'll do it; Cause he always gets what he wants.

A slim figure was all over him. Strawberry blonde hair cascaded down her back, her lips on his neck leaving kisses. Chuck sighed. He was getting bored. She had been over since early morning. "That's enough," he said, pushing her away. Of course Chuck would have done her, if she were new to him-and she was weeks ago. He was growing tired of this newbie. The girl he did want was going to be harder than he thought-and he wasn't talking about Blair. Chuck rolled his eyes as he looked over at Selena McKay.

"Get some clothes on"

Chuck walked over to the liquor cabinet to grab himself a drink. He just remembered Nathaniel was coming over and he'd hope that Selena was gone before he got there, not that he cared but it would be nice. Speak of the golden boy. The elevator door binged.

"Chuck? Are you ready to go?" Nate called out rounding the corner, seeing Chuck at the counter and a strawberry blonde picking up her things. Nate rolled his eyes, but said nothing. When she turned around only then did Nate recognize that it was Abby's friend. Selena waved at the two of them then left.

"Nathaniel did you want a drink?"

* * * * * * * * *

Weeks later Abby was standing outside of Chuck's apartment building for quite sometime now. A little over an hour, Selena had probably thought that she was inside talking, telling him he should go back with her-like he'd listen to her. Like she called what they did important enough to go out again, scratch that-they weren't even going out, she didn't know why Selena was so worked up about it. She had to do something before Selena called her, or wondered where she was. Stupid Chuck and his stupid ways, it was pouring with rain and she was sopping wet.

Maybe that will help when I knock on his door. Abby thought sarcastically as she heading towards the entrance.

(Flashback)

After Abby had forgave Selena weeks ago for ditching her, Selena thought it was a good time to ask her friend for a favour.

"Abby..." Selena said. "Can you do something for me"

Abby sighed, but nodded she hoped this wasn't too bad of a favour to do cause she draws the line at something's.

"Can you go talk to Chuck for me please?" Selena asked, her voice hitting the whiney note for a moment.

Abby had to blink a few times before she got what her friend had said. "Selena, hunny you really just need to go talk to him yourself." Abby really didn't want to have to tell Selena that she wasn't too fond of Chuck. He's been a pain in her ass ever since Blair's party. She was trying to stay away from him as much as possible, and that was working like not spending money, not very well.

"Yeah, but you always know what to say? Please" Selena whined.

"Alright, Alright" Abby agreed only for her own reasons.

(End Flashback)

After getting past the main deskman, Abby head up though the elevator and took a deep breath before knocking on the door. Why was she doing this again?

A moment later the door opened up.

"Ah Abigail" Chuck smirked looking her up and down, seeing her clothes clinging to her. He smirked. "Come in"

Remember you're here for Selena.

Abby walked passed him and he closed the door. She was starting to get un-comfy in these wet clothes. This was a stupid idea, why did she have to get talked in to this. Abby waited several minutes; she noticed that no one else was around. Great, just her and Chuck along again. Abby didn't have to turn around to know that Chuck was behind her. The hairs on the back of her neck told her as they stood up. Abby couldn't put her finger on it, but there was something about Chuck that always made Abby act differently. Her heart was starting to race as she waited for what was going to happen next.

Chuck slowly moved Abby's wet hair away from her neck, coming up close enough, that if he whispered soft enough, she'd still hear him.

"I know why you're here." He whispered.

"Really now..." she answered.

Chuck smirked against her wet hair, placing one kiss along her neck. "I need some advice," he said trailing a finger along her collarbone, sliding his fingers down the chain of her necklace and stopping just above the rim of her low cut shirt.

"Oh" Abby gasped ever so slightly. "Chuck Bass wants advice, I don't believe it" she replied, a small smirk appearing on her face for a second.

"Say, there's two girls, that I might fancy more than just sleeping with them"

"Go on…" Abby whispered. She had a feeling it was between her and Blair. She was still trying to figure out how that had happened. If there was a fight going on for Chuck. Blair could have him. But that's not what was happening here.

"Why don't we get you out of those wet clothes" Chuck whispered in a hushed tone of voice, sliding his fingers along the bottom of her shirt. "Arms up"

Abby would usually tell anyone that said something like that, to bugger off, she can do it herself, but with Chuck it's a whole different story. Abby went to say something but couldn't get her mouth to form words. Abby held her hands up.

Chuck grinned to himself, slowly pulling the shirt up above Abby waist, letting his fingers slide along her smooth skin.

As the shirt hit the ground Abby took the moment to turn around. Chuck took the moment to take in Abby's features

Chuck's eyes lingered on her chest before his fingers wandered over to the button on her wet jeans. Chuck's eyes glanced down at her jeans before locking his eyes with Abby's. As Abby's jeans came half way down her thighs, Chuck paused letting out a sigh.

"There's some sweat pants and a clean shirt in the bedroom upstairs." With that he walked past her.

Abby blinked she didn't know what happened just then and since she was suppose to be here for Selena, she didn't care. Pulling up her jeans she walked towards where the room he mentioned was.

As Abby came out dressed in a black shirt and sweatpants. "You should call Selena, she wants you to talk to her," she stated with no emotion, standing in front of him, "If you need anything…" Abby stated. Chuck looked up at her no smirk what so ever on his face. "Talking wise I'll be in the kitchen getting something to eat"

Chuck looked over as Abby left the room. Taking another long sip he set the glass down on the coffee table. What was wrong with him? Here he was sitting on the sofa, instead of having his way with Abigail. Chuck hoped he wasn't going soft again.

* * * * *

Selena had been waiting for few hours for Abby to call her, text her anything. She didn't think that Abby would take so long talking to Chuck. Sticking her necklace in her mouth she thought about what's happening. Maybe she'd just give her best friend a call.

Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring.

"Hello?" Emily DaCarr answered

"Hi Emily it's Selena. Is Abby home?"

"Sorry Selena, I'm afraid she isn't did you want me to take a message?" she asked.

"Of course not, I'll just try her cell, thanks"

"Alright dear, goodnight"

After saying goodnight Selena quickly sent Abby a little text message.

* * * * * *

The Archibald house was quiet for once. Nate smiled to himself, loving the sound of silence, instead of the yelling and talking that would have been in his house. The Police were still trying to figure out where his dad was, but Nate wasn't going to budge on the idea, no matter what his father did.

During the time of joining the silence, it was so quiet that Nate heard a faint noise. Curious on the noise, He went in search of it.

As he got closer, Nate realized that the sound was a phone ringing; knowing that it wasn't the home phone he continued to look.

As Nate entered the living room, he went straight to the couch and lifted up the seat, and saw a cell phone there. Picking it up, He noticed it was Abby's.

The screen read.

One new text message

Selena.

Read now?

Nate chewed on the idea of opening the text message, and thought better of it. It was probably nothing. Abby had left it here; on the first date they had a couple of days ago. It wasn't actually a date but it was better than nothing. Since he still had his house, cause the Feds were still looking in to things he had invited her over. He wasn't sure what he'd do when they started selling everything in his house on Saturday. He still hadn't told Abby about what was happening.

"Hey" Nate smiled coming up behind Abby.

Giving a smile "Hey you, I haven't seen you in awhile" Abby teased.

Nate sighed apologizing for not seeing her. "Sorry I had some family business"

Abby nodded, "Well does Nate Archibald have family business now?"

Nate grinned, looking towards the ground before looking at Abby. "No, but I do have to meet Chuck in a few hours. If you wanted to come over for a bit, that would be great? What do you say? I promise my parents aren't going to be there, so no intimidating moments" Nate said. "Yet"

Abby gave a little giggle. "Oh well then that makes it all better for not seeing you for about three weeks:"

Nate grinned taking her hand, pulling her along towards his limo. "I promise it'll be the best semi-date you'll ever have"

* * * *

"I really didn't think your house could be so interesting" Abby laughed.

"Why thank you, next week 'It's see how many one mother can have of limited china plates' " Nate retorted, receiving another laugh from Abby.

"Alright, call me in the next few days. Not weeks, days!"

"I promise, next two days"

The rest of the time they spent together was usually going out somewhere, far more interesting than his townhouse. His curiosity got the best of him and he pressed the yes button.

Abs, are you still with Chuck? How are things going?

Nate stared at the message. When were Chuck and Abby friends? There has to be another reason for Abby to be over at Chuck's, than the obvious. Nate sighed, putting the cell phone down. He shouldn't have read that. That would be just like Chuck to do that again to him as well. He asked Abby what happen, see if things are true; Nate was accounting on it being false. He didn't need another run around the brush like he had with Blair. Maybe he should go confront Chuck and Abby, see what's going on before he gets hurt.

Running a hand though his light brown hair, Nate left the room; he needs something to distract himself from what he just read.

* * * * * * * *

Chuck glanced down at his empty glass before getting up and heading towards the kitchen, leaning himself against the doorframe.

"I'll give Selena a call tomorrow" Chuck said.

Without looking up, Abby simply replied with, "good."

Chuck was getting the feeling Abby wasn't too happy with him at the moment, but it didn't bother him, someone was always mad at him for some reason. He was starting to think that Abby was harder than he thought, but Chuck always did love a good challenge.

"I'll call you a cab"

Abby paused for a moment and then look over at him. "Chuck, I know that you really don't like Selena, and that's fine by me. But either you call her tomorrow or not it's up to you" Abby said, getting of the stool she was sitting on.

Abby was down in the lobby waiting, the sky was dark and it was getting later and later. Abby sighed. What was she going to tell Selena? Nothing. That's exactly what she's not going to tell her friend. There wasn't much to tell her anyways. Expect Oh by the way, Chuck doesn't like you and we have a semi thing-oh but I don't want it cause I still like Nate, but here's the catch Chuck has this mind game he plays that makes me go all mushy. Yeah Nothing at all.

There weren't many people out around the city of Manhattan, that she could see, which was good. She didn't need someone asking why she was wearing different clothes that she had on before she entered the Palace Hotel. Chuck had stayed up in his hotel room when she left but by the sound of the elevator door bing, she figured he came to mess with her head one last time before she had to go. Abby hoped the Taxi would get here soon, the next five minutes would be good, or the next thirty seconds would be even better.

"Here I thought you would have left by now" Chuck commented on her status.

Abby rolled her eyes. "I was hoping so to, sadly not though" She glanced over at him before looking out in to the traffic which was better but at least it wasn't smirking at her or giving her that look she couldn't say no too.

"Instead I'm here stuck with you" Abby added.

Chuck smirked, taking a few steps over towards her. Abby was amazed she didn't move. Or maybe she just didn't want to move?

"I re-call you didn't seem to mind my presence upstairs" He said in a low tone, not touching her at all, but knowing it did something to her, just by standing beside her. Abby might have the words she can throw at him, but he knew better that words don't speak as loud as body language

Damn it Abby thought. I'll just distract myself with my phone perhaps text Dan or better yet Nate.

"Looking for something?" Chuck asked. He liked to stand behind her, and make her nervous and he knew that he made her nervous too. Asshole. He was having fun playing with her mind without doing too much.

Chuck didn't give Abby anytime to saying anything before saying. "Your cell phone isn't here, you left it at Nathaniel's"

Abby spun around, raising an eyebrow on her confused face. "Oh and how do you know that?"

'I have my sources"

"So your spying on me now Bass?" Abby inquired

"Not exactly, I was heading over toward Nathaniel's and when I got there, I happened to see a cell phone laying on the sofa"

Abby sighed annoyingly. Of Course Chuck Bass knows where her cell phone was, and of course he wouldn't pick it up either. Abby closed her eyes, trying to think within her clouded head.

Chuck tilted Abby's head to the side so that he could whisper in her ear, and only she would hear it. Abby could feel the hot breathe long her neck.

"Till next time Abigail your rides here…."

There was nothing hot and heavy about what Chuck had whispered in her ear. In fact he was right, her taxi was there; she had noticed it. Like she said it wasn't what he said it was how he had said it that got to her.

Abby's green eyes locked on the taxi and took off towards it with out looking back. Five minutes was too long. He had already done his poison.