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Nate sat at the Palace bar. He took a sip of the whisky he had ordered. He checked his watch for the hundredth time. It read five fifteen. Blair was five minutes late. She's never late. What's with her lately, he thought. He sighed and took another sip of his whisky. His phone alerted him that he had a text message. He pulled out his phone and read it. It was from Jenny.
Hey Nate. Want to hang out tonight?
Nate rolled his eyes. He wasn't quite sure how to tell her off yet. He sighed and started to text back.
Sorry, can't.
He got a reply in seconds.
But why?
He rolled his eyes. Why couldn't she just leave him alone. He didn't even bother texting her back. He turned his phone off and took another sip of whisky. Where is she? he thought. He kept taking more and more sips of whisky. His head was starting to hurt but he didn't care. Where the fuck is she! he thought. Finally after twenty minutes, she came waltzing in. Blair was never late. She smiled and walked over to where Nate was sitting. She gave him an apologetic look.
"I'm sorry Nate. I got………um, caught up."
He rolled his eyes. It was pretty obvious she had been caught up with Chuck. She pulled the seat out next to him and sat down. She smiled at him.
"So what do you want to talk about?"
He took another sip of whisky before responding.
"Blair, I miss you."
She froze. She had been afraid this is what he had wanted to talk about. Why did I agree to come! she thought. He looked at her. She seemed frightened. Why is she scared of me? he thought. He reached out for her hand, but she pulled it back. He looked at her. She gulped and spoke.
"Nate, you don't miss me. Please, Nate. Don't try to convince yourself that you do miss me. Nate, there is a wonderful girl out there for you, and she's not me."
Nate looked at her with vulnerable eyes. They slowly became angry. The whisky was taking over. He stood up and glared at her.
"No Blair! Stop with this bullshit! You can't tell me who I have feelings for! Face it Blair, I love you! And you know what? I think you love me too."
She started at him. Everyone else at the bar was staring also. Nate was still glaring at Blair. She started to speak.
"Nate, you're making a scene."
He still didn't lose eye contact. He finally sighed and turned around. There were at least forty pairs of eyes staring at him. He smirked and faced them. He spoke.
"I hope you all would like to know, I love Blair Waldorf and she loves me. And we're getting married in a week!"
Everyone started applauding. Blair stared at him in shock. He must be wasted, she thought. Before she could react to his drunk announcement, he grabbed her arm and pulled he into a kiss. She couldn't pull away. He was too strong. Everyone seemed to have forgotten about the "lovebirds". She hit him but it was no use. His breath smelled like whisky. She kept pushing him until she felt like she had actually pushed him away. She opened her eyes and saw that she had not been the one to push Nate away, but Chuck. Chuck and Nate were now fighting on the floor. Blair watched in horror. She could hear what they were saying.
"Fuck you, Nate!"
"What the hell Chuck! I know you don't love her!"
"I love her. More than you ever could think of. I love her and I don't want you near her!"
"Well me and her are getting married!"
"Shut the fuck up and start talking sense!"
And with that Chuck gave Nate one more punch before turning to look at Blair. She looked petrified. He walked up to her and put his arm around her. He started leading them toward the elevator. He never left her side. They rode in silence to the penthouse. Nate got up from the floor. Everyone looked at his dishevelled appearance. He sent them all a glare and they instantly went to what they were doing before. He limped over to the bar counter. He got a bartender's attention.
"Could I get some ice."
It hadn't even been a question. The bartender came and gave him a glass full of ice cubes. Nate took one ice cube out and put it against his eye, where he had been punched twice by Chuck. He looked to his right and saw a blonde in her mid twenties. She was wearing a short red backless dress. He put on his best seductive smile and walked over to her. Glass of ice in hand. She looked at him once he was beside her. She smiled. He leaned in closer and spoke.
"Did you just fart, because you blew me away."
He looked at her. She looked disgusted. She grabbed her martini and walked away. Nate took her seat. His head was hurting so much and his eye was killing him. What the hell happened? he thought.
Meanwhile, Jenny sat in her room. She had come home about half an hour ago after an afternoon of walking by herself in Central Park. She took a bite of her pepperoni pizza. She heard a knock at her door. She looked up.
"Who is it?"
"Serena."
Jenny got up and opened the door. Serena smiled and walked into the room. Jenny went back to sitting on her bed. Serena grabbed a chair and sat down. She smiled at Jenny.
"How are you?"
Jenny put down her pizza on a plate. She sighed.
"I've been better."
"It's just that you seemed really angry when you came home. Does this have to do with anything that happened today at Klienfeld's?"
Jenny took a deep breath. She didn't want to make Serena feel bad about the wedding party.
"Yes. Let's just say that me, Vanessa and Blair won't be the best of friends anytime soon."
"I'm not asking you to. But I would like to know what the problem was."
Serena did want to help them, not because her mother had told her to but she wanted them to all be happy around each other. Jenny spoke,
"Nate."
"Nate?"
"Yeah. You wanted to know what the problem was and the problem is Nate."
Serena sat in shock. Nate! she thought. Jenny spoke again.
"There's more to it. Blair told me that Nate slept with me as a rebound."
Serena's jaw dropped.
"You slept with Nate!"
"Yes, but so have you. It's not that big of a deal."
Serena couldn't believe what she was hearing. Is Nate out to ruin the wedding because he's the ring bearer? she thought. She looked back at Jenny.
"It doesn't matter what happened in the past. Jenny, Nate is far more different than he was in high school."
Jenny groaned.
"What is with you and Blair? Do you two still have feelings for Nate that you don't want anyone else with him."
"Jenny that's not it. You just have to trust me on this."
"Actually, I don't. I know Nate and he is far more different than what you think he is. And why does it matter, your marrying Dan right?"
"Yes but still be careful around Nate."
Jenny rolled her eyes.
"Alright. Um I need to work on an assignment, so um……"
Serena got the hint.
"Oh, well don't let me keep you busy. Just remember what I said."
"Yeah."
Serena walked out of her room. Jenny took out her phone and started to text someone.
Meet me in five at Saks
The person texted back quickly.
Sure.
Jenny smiled. Maybe things would look up for her?
In the meantime, Blair sat quietly on the penthouse couch. Chuck and Eric were talking in the kitchen. Eric turned to look at Chuck and passed him a ice pack.
"Man, what happened?"
Chuck looked at him.
"Just a little brawl with Nate."
"Nate?"
"Look, it's not a big deal."
Eric sat down. He lowered his voice.
"How is Blair?"
Chuck sighed.
"I think she's a little shaken up. But I can't believe Nate. Doesn't he know that Blair doesn't love him."
"Maybe you should let Blair tell him that."
"I think she has."
"I just think maybe you should but out a little if Blair is trying to tell him off."
Chuck looked down. Eric did have a point. If he butt in every time Blair tried to tell Nate off, then they would never move on from the situation. He looked back up at Eric.
"I better take Blair back down to my suite. She needs some rest."
Eric nodded. Chuck walked into the living room. Blair looked up right away. He walked over to her. She spoke softly.
"Are you going to be alright?"
He nodded his head. He put out his hand for her to grab. She did and he helped her off the couch. They walked out of the penthouse doors and into the elevator. They arrived on Chuck's floor. Once they arrived at his suite, Blair walked in and sat on the couch. Chuck sat beside her. Blair looked at him.
"Chuck, I never thanked you for tonight."
His face became surprised.
"But I thought you would be angry."
She smiled.
"Never again, with you."
He smiled and gave her a kiss.
"I love you Blair Waldorf, forever and for always."
Blair smiled and kissed him again. Nothing could ruin them this time. Nothing.
In the meantime, Jenny stood outside Saks. Even though the store was closed, people were still walking around the street. Jenny was about to leave when she heard the voice of the person she had texted.
"Hey Jenny."
She turned and looked at them.
"Hey."
"So what are we up to tonight?"
Jenny smirked.
"Something that will do it's part. And don't worry, we're in it together."
Hello Upper EastSiders,
Seems like some drama went down at the Palace bar. Awe N, can't take the word no. He was seen and heard telling everyone that he is marrying the Queen B. Too bad C wouldn't take any of that. Sorry N, don't you know? Only C & B belong and not you.
XOXO Gossip Girl
