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Blair looked up to see who had come into the café. It's pretty late she thought. She looked up and saw the last person she wanted to see. Chuck. She could feel her heart breaking. Jenny looked at where she was looking. Jenny froze. Nate and Chuck were sitting on the other side of the café. They couldn't really see the girls. Blair looked back at her cappuccino. She couldn't believe he was here. She looked at Jenny.
"Can we go?"
Jenny nodded her head. The girls put on their coats. Blair pulled out some cash and put it on the table. They started to head for the door.
Nate and Chuck had ordered their coffees and were drinking them. Chuck tried to think of anything else but he couldn't. All he could think about was Blair. Nate had been talking about something that hadn't really caught his attention. Finally Nate said something that finally got Chuck's attention.
"Isn't that Blair?"
Chuck turned around to see what he was looking at. He was right. There was Blair. Chuck looked at her. She was so beautiful. Her long, brown, curly hair was put down. Her clothes were perfectly put on and her make up looked like it was put on by a professional. She caught her eyes with his. They couldn't turn away. They both wanted to kiss each other right then and there. But they couldn't. Chuck knew she didn't want to be with him. Who would after what he had done. Blair fought back tears. She loved him so much but she guessed he didn't love her back. Oh how wrong she was. Blair looked at him for one more second before walking out the door. Jenny followed her. Chuck still was confused with Jenny being there. What is she doing? Why is Blair keeping her around? he kept thinking. He turned back to his coffee and took a sip. Nate looked at him.
"Man, what happened with you two?"
Chuck looked at him.
"I was an idiot."
"But I thought you loved her?"
"I did. I do, it's just I was afraid."
"I know that. You told me. But the Chuck Bass I knew wasn't afraid of anything."
Chuck smirked.
"Well I am."
Nate took a sip of his coffee before speaking.
"Maybe you just need to move on."
Chuck raised an eyebrow.
"How am I supposed to move on? It's not like I want to."
Nate shrugged his shoulders.
"It was just an idea."
"Well it was a stupid idea."
Nate quietly took another sip of his coffee. Chuck did the same. Silence lingered in the air until Nate broke it.
"So, Serena and Dan are getting married."
Chuck rolled his eyes.
"No shit, Sherlock."
"I meant, isn't it great that someone we know and grew up with is getting married?"
Chuck sighed.
"I guess. Nathaniel, you know I don't like that whole wedding thing."
Nate chuckled.
"Well there was a time you did."
Chuck gave him a puzzled look.
"When?"
Nate smirked.
"Senior year."
Chuck smiled at remembering senior year. He and Blair had spent every moment together. They had both been so sure that they would be together forever that they had even started to look at stuff for weddings. They looked at flowers and wedding dresses. Candles to horse carriages. Blair had wanted a fantasy wedding. Of course they had just been seniors in high school, but nothing could stop them from looking. Chuck turned to Nate.
"Yeah, senior year was something."
Nate smiled.
"Yeah, well most of it. The Spring bash had ruined my relationship with Lindsay."
Lindsay had been a girl that Nate had met on a cruise he and the others took during the summer of junior year. She had been something special. They had hung out a lot, but the Spring bash had gone completely wrong. Nate had more than a few drinks and Lindsay ending up hating him. Chuck spoke.
"You still talk to her?"
"No. I heard she went to UCLA so I highly doubt that I'll be seeing her again."
The boys stayed in the café. They were really bonding again.
Meanwhile, Blair and Jenny were in a taxi cab. Jenny had no idea where they were going. Blair has just given the cab driver an address. They were just driving around now. Jenny looked out the window. They seemed to be nearing a familiar place. When the cab stopped, Jenny realized that they were at the Mets steps. She hadn't been here in ages. Blair got out and so did Jenny. Blair tipped the driver and cab drove off. Blair turned to Jenny.
"Remember these?"
Blair sat on a step. Jenny smiled.
"Yeah."
She sat down beside Blair. Blair spoke.
"You and your little friends "dethroned" me over there."
Blair pointed to an area on the steps. She still remembered the day that everything had come crashing down. Jenny looked away from the spot. She didn't need to be reminded of her fifteen minutes of fame. She turned to Blair.
"I'm sorry about that."
Blair gave her a fake smile.
"Jenny, that was a long time ago. I don't need your apologizes. Don't you know how it works around here? I get even."
Jenny looked at her in confusion.
"What are you talking about Blair?"
Blair smiled and got up.
"Jenny, you can get a ride home right?"
"No, I don't have any money that's why I came with you."
"Well, find away to get home. You still have your metro card right?"
Blair turned and walked away. Jenny was just an annoying person that she did not want to deal with. Blair walked down the street. It was pretty safe here. She knew that Jenny would probably try to get her back for a harmless thing. She never learns. Blair walked until she knew Jenny couldn't see her anymore. Blair started to cross her arms to keep warm. It hadn't been this cold earlier. She kept walking, hoping that she would warm up but it was just too cold. Her teeth chattered. When did New York get this cold? she thought. She held her arms closer to her, but it didn't work. Her breath could be seen in the cold air. Suddenly, she saw a limo approaching her. She stiffened. It couldn't be, could it? she thought. The limo stopped in front of her. The door opened and out stepped Chuck. He looked at her.
"Blair. It's freezing. Come on, I'll give you a ride."
Through all her freezing, Blair managed to give him a cross look.
"No thank you, Bass. I'm perfectly fine where I am."
Chuck couldn't help but laugh. Who was she kidding, it was freezing he walked over to her. He took off his jacket and put it around her.
"Let's go Waldorf."
Before she protest, he was already leading her to the limo. She got in and sat as far away from him as possible. Chuck sat down and closed the door. He had already dropped Nate off at the Archibald residence. The first few minutes of Blair and Chuck's drive was quiet. What were two former lovers supposed to say to each other. Chuck finally mustered up the confidence to turn and talk to her.
"I forgot to mention this at the party, but you look really nice tonight, Blair."
Blair looked at him. It seemed like he had really meant it. She managed to give him a small smile.
"Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself."
He smiled back. Blair looked away. She couldn't believe this was the same limo she and Chuck had their first moment of passion so many years ago. Their relationship had always been like that. Just full of passion and love that could never be taken away. She looked out the window and watched the buildings go by. Chuck cleared his throat. She turned to look at him. He took a deep breath before speaking.
"I still love you."
She looked at him. She looked deep into his chocolate brown eyes. They seemed sincere. She wanted to say those words back to him, but she couldn't. She just couldn't. She looked him in the eyes.
"Well I don't love you."
Chuck looked at her like he knew so much more. Like he knew the truth. He spoke.
"Stop lying, Waldorf. Just face it, we both love each other and we can't just forget that."
Blair took a deep breath before speaking.
"Well you seemed to have forgotten about me when you were with that blonde bimbo."
He sighed.
"How many times do I have to say sorry for that?"
"Until you realize what you did and why you did it. I don't want a phonie excuse. At least be a man and tell me that you don't want to be with me before you go to another girl!"
She held back tears. She hated remembering that night. Chuck shook his head.
"But I do want to be with you. There was no one else. There never will be."
Blair looked at him. Tears were coming down her face. He moved closer and gently brushed them off. She looked in his eyes. She felt at peace when she was close to him. The butterflies were flying like crazy in her stomach. Chuck looked at her. He started to lean in. He didn't know why or how, but he had to. He needed her. He loved her. And he would never cause her anymore pain. His lips gently brushed hers. He missed the feel of her. She started kissing back. She didn't know what was going only that she liked it. Her hands moved up to his hair. His hands went to her waist. He picked her up so she was on his lap. They kissed more and more passionately. Suddenly, reality hit her. She pulled back and looked at him.
"No, this is wrong."
She got off his lap and sat on the other end of the limo. She glared at him.
"Just stop the limo."
"But Blair-"
"Just stop it!"
He did as she asked. He told the driver to stop. She got out without looking at him once. The limo drove off. How could she have been so stupid? She shouldn't have gone back into the limo. They may love each other but she knew that they could never work so why put herself in a relationship if she was going to get hurt all the time. She smiled at remembering the good times but they brought her back to the night that she saw Chuck and the girl. Blair shook away that thought. She hailed a taxi and instructed it to take her to the Waldorf building. She hadn't been there for six years and had just recently moved back in. Her mother was on a business trip in Milan and wouldn't be back for another week. Blair took the elevator to the penthouse. She stepped out and walked up the stairs to her room. Once there, she threw her purse on the floor and plopped down on the bed. She couldn't stop thinking about him. He just meant so much to her. The tears came back and this time she didn't stop them. She needed to let them out. She looked over at her desk and grabbed some tissues. She didn't care if she ruined her make up. She sat back down on the bed. Suddenly, her phone alerted her with a message. She opened it.
B, could you come over for brunch tomorrow? My mother is making me and Dan invite everyone we know. She wants us to be the "ideal" couple that is respected by everyone in society, blah blah. So can you come? -S.
Blair stared at the message. She knew if she went she would see Chuck again. She sighed. She messaged her friend back.
Yeah sounds great. -B.
Blair closed her phone and put it on her desk. Maybe a good nights rest was all she needed.
