It was exactly 5:00 when Nate entered Chuck's suite. He had planned on seeing Blair tonight, but Chuck had sounded urgent on the phone. His relationship with Blair wasn't going well. Well, from her point of view it was going well. She was still completely in love with him and didn't see any problems. That was the problem. He didn't want her to want him anymore. She was Chuck's girl now. Any feelings that were there for her had vanished ages ago. And she really did belong with Chuck. He just really wished she knew that.
Chuck greeted him with a nod. "Nathaniel" he said.
"Hey Chuck" Nate said back. "So, what is it that you need to tell me?"
"Blair needs to know what happened" Chuck started.
"I think we've established that" Nate mumbled
"Yes Nathaniel. I realize that. What I wanted to tell you is, I think I know what to do".
Nate didn't look like he believed him. "Really?" he asked.
"Yes" Chuck responded. "Now, it doesn't seem as if her memory is coming back anytime soon, which is not only a problem for us but for her too. We can't magically give her her memory back, but I think I know something that could work as well" Chuck paused there. Nate gave him an encouraging look. "Obviously the most important thing for the both of us is that she remembers me. So my idea is, what if we started all over again? Like from where it all started. The Masquerade ball, the night you two broke up and she came to Victrola, it could work. Apparently she is the same person now she was back then, I don't see why it should go any differently".
There was a moment of silence. Nate appeared to be deep in thought (though many have made that mistake in the past). He then looked up at Chuck and said "Let's do it".
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It was all set. Nate was mentally preparing himself for what he had to do yet another time as he made his way slowly up the staircase to Blair's room. This was not going to be easy. He hated to hurt Blair, but it had to be done. He knocked on her door.
"Come in" he heard her say. He entered her room. There she was surrounded by candles, sitting on her bed, in the same lingerie ensemble she had worn the first time oddly enough.
"Wow" he stated. Which was true. She did look "wow"
"Hi" she said shyly as she walked over to him. "Is it too much?" she asked. "I wanted it to be special". When Nate didn't say anything, she gently turned his face towards her own and kissed him softly. Nate turned away from her. Confused, she tried again, but he again was un-responsive. "What's wrong?" she asked.
There was going to be no easy way to do this. "Look I don't know how to say this" he started with. "Or if it's even the right thing to do, but uh, there's something I need to tell you".
"Well, uh ok" she said as they sat down on the bed.
"Do you remember the Sheppard wedding? It was 4 years ago" she nodded. "Well, you know when you sent me and Serena to go outside and sober up, we didn't actually go outside. We went to a separate room with a bar, and one thing led to another and, we made out"
There was a moment of silence. Blair broke it by saying "But that's it. You guys kissed" When Nate didn't say anything, she started tearing up. She stood up. Nate stood up with her. "Blair" he said softly reaching out to her, but she pushed him away.
"I knew it I always knew there was something" she sobbed. "Get out!" she yelled at him.
Nate got out quickly. It had been hard yes, but necessary.
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"Look Blair, I really hurt you, I know that, but I want to fix it" Nate said. They were at Blair's favorite sushi spot.
"Really? And how are you going to do that?" she asked glaring at him.
"I'm gonna put everything in the past. I'm not gonna see Serena again or even talk to her. It'll be like she doesn't exist"
Blair looked down with a smile on her face. "I think that's a good idea. Let's not mention it again".
This was good. Sort of. At least things were going as planned. Now all they had to do was tell Serena...
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"Blair!" Serena called. Ugh why did Nate and Chuck do this without consulting her? She had no idea what was going to happen now. She knew one thing though; she would not be put through Blair's public humiliation again. "Hey" Serena said when she noticed Blair coming down the staircase. "Listen Blair I really need to..."
"I'm sorry" smiled Blair. "I must have totally blanked on the part where I invited you over".
Well, this was a little bit like déjà vu. "Blair listen, I know Nate told you what happened, I am really so sorry but you have to believe me..."
"Don't bother. I wouldn't believe you anyway" Blair walked away.
"Blair! I know it's hard to imagine right now, but we've been through this once before and we got through it. Whatever you think now, we are still best friends".
"You know, I always knew you were a whore. I never took you for a liar too".
"Oh Blair. Please, what's it going to take to make this right again?"
"Nothing, Serena. You just stay away. From me, my boyfriend, and my friends. You're done".
Serena was shocked into silence. Not only was it entirely creepy that Blair was saying almost the exact words as 3 years ago, she couldn't believe this was happening all over again. Not knowing quite what else to do, Serena just left.
Blair started to go back up the stairs when Dorota caught up to her. "Miss Blair" she said. "Don't do this to Miss Serena. She already suffer enough for what she do to you. Please, you need each other".
Blair just continued up the stairs.
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Chuck would admit he was very surprised when Blair called and invited him over. Dorota greeted him at the entrance. She told him Blair was in her room and scurried away, but not before sending a suspicious glance over her shoulder. Chuck chuckled at that, though he was curious to why Blair wanted to see him as well.
It was harder than usual to see her. Most likely because of the fact it was her bedroom. Usually, their visits in there were very different. But today, she was just sitting at her desk, checking her e-mail. She turned when she heard him come in. "Oh Chuck" she said. "I'm glad you're here"
"What's the problem?" he asked making his way over to sit on her bed.
"It's Serena" she said joining him. "Well, sort of Nate too, but mostly Serena. You probably know they slept together at the Sheppard wedding. I'm sure everybody knows that. The thing is, I don't know what to do".
"What do you mean you don't know what to do?" Chuck asked carefully.
"Well I mean, I've already forgiven Nate, though I don't know if that was a mistake or not. The thing is Serena. I know I must have already punished her harshly..."
"Yes you did" interrupted Chuck. "With my help I might add"
Blair smiled "Of course. We do work best together"
Chuck's heart fluttered at that comment.
"The problem is though, I don't know if I should punish her again or not. My instincts are telling me to get cold, hard revenge, but other parts are telling me otherwise. I want your opinion".
Chuck was surprised at this. He had never expected this Blair Waldorf to ask him for advice. Especially on something this important. "Well Blair...I know what Serena did was terrible, and it hurts" Blair blushed and looked down. "But you guys are best friends. It has already been put in the past once before, I don't think either of you should have to go through it again".
Blair looked thoughtful for a moment. "Yes you're right" she finally said. "I should call Serena"
As Chuck was getting up to leave, she said "Oh thanks again Chuck for, you know"
"Anytime Waldorf" and gave her his smile that he only used on her.
She blushed. Before he exited the room, she asked "Hey are you going to the big Masquerade Ball next week?"
Chuck looked back and smirked. "Wouldn't miss it"
Blair smiled and watched him go.
Thank you to those who gave the wonderful reviews. They are what keep me going, so please keep reviewing! I kind of like this chapter. I know I stole scenes from the show and that will continue to happen in the next 2-3 chapters, but don't worry. It won't follow the show exactly.