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When Jenny walked into the Penthouse of the Empire calling out for Nate, she was completely unprepared for the sight that she saw before her: Chuck Bass, the infamous ex-playboy, down on one knee proposing to Blair Waldorf, the tiny, brunette queen of the UES. Never in a million years had Jenny expected to be witness to a moment such as this. She was completely shocked and surprised.
A few seconds later however, the shock had worn off slightly, and Jenny realized that she was in big trouble. Blair had already smacked her down once that day for messing with Serena and Nate's relationship, and Jenny knew that the brunette's idea of the perfect proposal did not include a haggard, tired, and depressed Jenny Humphrey walking in halfway through it.
For her part, Blair had been so caught up in the moment that was conspiring between her and Chuck that she didn't notice Jenny had even come in until the blonde called out for Nate. However, when Blair did finally hear Jenny, she turned in disbelief to Jenny, anger and hurt written all over her face.
Blair could not believe that Little Jenny Humphrey from Brooklyn, the same Jenny Humphrey who had thrown dairy in her hair less than three years ago, was walking in on her and Chuck's special moment. The moment that Blair had been waiting for her entire life.
Apparently, Chuck felt the same way, because he jumped up, completely pissed, and yelled at Jenny.
"What the hell are you doing here Humphrey? Don't you-", but Blair cut him off before he could finish. She was even more livid than Chuck at that moment. Stalking towards the now cowering blonde, Blair smacked her down for the second time that day.
"Did I not make it clear enough when I talked to you earlier today, Humphrey? You are not welcome in this world! And what are you even doing here looking for Nate? Has all the bleach that you use on that fake excuse for hair seeped into your brain and left you completely insane? He and Serena are not breaking up! You can't just walk on into people's lives, mess them up, and then expect a shoulder to cry on."
Jenny was frozen in her shoes. Listening to both Blair and Chuck yell at her, full force, was he most frightening experience of her entire life. Worse than the time those guys had tried to rape her in a bar when Damien left her, worse than when she had stolen the Valentino dress from Hazel and had been caught red handed. In that instant, Jenny could see clearly why Blair and Chuck were made for each other. They were the same. Both incredibly defensive, fiercely loyal, and highly volatile people.
Jenny tried to apologize for intruding, she sputtered out beginnings of sentences, but Chuck cut her off. He had not had the chance to yell at her because Blair had interrupted him, and Chuck needed to make one thing very clear to the raccoon-eyed blonde waif.
"You are not welcome here anymore, ever again Humphrey, " Chuck said in a menacing and threatening tone that sent chills down Jenny's spine. "You may have fooled Nate into thinking that you are innocent, but Blair and I both know the truth about you. You are just a wanabee nobody from Brooklyn, trying to stick her nose where it's not wanted. If you ever step foot in this hotel again, you will be immediately escorted out by security. Is that clear?"
Again, Jenny was unable to respond because she was so frightened. She simply nodded her head in answer to Chuck's threats and slowly turned and walked out of the Penthouse and to the elevator. The doors opened, Jenny stepped in, and then they closed again. The blonde was gone.
Blair and Chuck both remained still for a few moments, before Blair turned to Chuck looking rather sheepish, and saying, "Well that was actually rather fun and refreshing."
Although he was slightly embarrassed that he had overreacted, Chuck glanced at Blair, also looking a bit guilty, and said, "I hate to admit it, but at the end of the day, completely shutting down Little J once and for all may be my third favorite moment."
"Oh?" replied Blair, looking intrigued. "And what will the other two be?"
"Well," said Chuck, smirking slightly as he once again got down on one knee and pulled out the little box, which contained the ring. "My second favorite moment, will definitely be when I saw you exiting the elevator at the Empire State Building and then you running towards me, and me holding you tightly and wanting to never let go."
Blair smiled, remembering that very recent event, and then looked down at Chuck. "And what will you favorite moment be, my love?"
Chuck smirked even wider, opening the box and presenting it to Blair. "Well Blair, I hope my very favorite moment of today will be when you answer the question I asked you before the way I pray you will, and I get to slip this insanely expensive piece of metal and rock onto your finger."
Blair smiled and leaned down, whispering in Chuck's ear, "Then ask again, Bass."
Chuck looked up at Blair, and with all the confidence that he had gained through his many years on earth, with the strength that he had earned from getting through his personal losses, and with all the love that he possessed for the woman in front of him, Chuck again asked, "Blair, will you marry me?"
Blair looked at Chuck and she saw what she had always hoped for in a husband. Someone who would love her until death parted them, someone who would stand by her and protect her from the dangers of the world, someone who was an equal, and someone who could appreciate her and value her for the true queen that she was.
Blair flung her arms around Chuck, pulling him up to her eye level, and said, "Yes, of course!"
And as Chuck slipped the ring onto Blair's finger, they both knew that this time, nothing could tear them apart.
EPILOGUE
Blair insisted upon waiting until she had finished with Columbia before marrying Chuck because, in her own words, she couldn't be some "low-class, Bristol Palin wanabee, child bride", and as much as Chuck wanted to fight her on the subject, he knew that this was one battle he could not win.
However, Blair did make compromises for him. She agreed to officially move in with him and Chuck purchased in a huge apartment on fifth avenue over looking the Met, Blair's old stomping ground, for them to live in together.
Chuck sold the Empire. For him, the hotel only served as a reminder of the mistakes that he had made. Blair argued with him, saying that when he asked her to marry him and she had accepted, everything in their past was forgiven, but Chuck insisted upon selling the place.
Eventually, Chuck bought back his shares in Bass Industries and resumed his work as CEO, leading the company to record highs on the stock market.
Blair graduated from Columbia, top of her class with a bachelor's degree in political science. In her valedictorian speech, Blair thanked her mother, father(s), Serena, Nate, and especially Chuck for being there for her.
Shortly following Blair's graduation, she and Chuck were married in the most giant and extravagant wedding the UES had ever seen. Blair looked stunning in her white Eleanor-Original gown, and neither Chuck nor Blair could not hold back their tears of happiness as she walked down the aisle to meet him.
After a year-long honeymoon trip around the world with Chuck, Blair went on to law school at Columbia, again graduating top of her class. She was offered a position at one of the top law firms in NYC and gladly accepted.
A few years later, Blair found out that she was pregnant, with twins! Chuck supported Blair through a long nine months of odd cravings, moodiness, and tired feet, but they both agreed that it had been worth it when they held their two beautiful children in their arms. Little Michelle and Jamie were the most adorable, polite, and intelligent children to ever grow up on the UES, and they made their parents very proud.
Chuck and Blair still fought on occasion, but their love for each other and their family kept them together.
In retrospect, Blair and Chuck realized one day while reminiscing about their past to their children, the day that really changed their lives was when Blair finally allowed herself to be with Chuck and accept his flaws: the day that they had met atop the Empire State Building.
By choosing not to tell Blair that her water had broken, Dorota changed Blair and Chuck's whole future. One choice made all the difference.
FIN
Omigosh I can't believe I finished! I'm so happy! I hope you all didn't think that Blair and Chuck were too harsh on Jenny, I admit I was letting them take some of my anger out on her. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW and tell me what you thought of this final chapter!