Epilogue Part 2

Alright, this is it! I had a lot of fun making this story, and I hope you had lots of fun reading it.

A few good bemused and confounded stares were thrown towards a woman in an exquisite dress, which did not look like it was bought at some ritzy store on 5th Avenue. Yet, it looked like it was professionally made.

"Maybe she got it tailored?" the high society women whispered in huddles, trying not to peer at their own ready-to-wear outfits. "I heard that woman over there is committing adultery with a certain Humphrey. Serena's husband! My God, that woman is a home wrecker."

Vanessa smiled wryly. Let them talk. She only got to meet Dan once in a while. I mean, they were best friends! Well, second best, since Nate replaced Dan. But no matter how much she comforted herself, it still didn't make her feel better. She looked down at her dress self consciously. It was black with green jewel jacquards lining the shape of the dress. It was an original one of a kind Little J design, and Jenny was kind enough to let Vanessa showcase it. Well, at least nobody was mean to her. Although she did get a slight push from Blair Waldorf, but who cares about her? She was about to 'get it on' with Chuck Bass anyway, so hopefully they would stay out of sight for the rest of the night. A tuxedo covered arm wrapped around her slim waist, and she turned around to be face to face with her husband with reassuring eyes. They quickly pecked each other's lips, and went to talk with Serena.

"Hi, Vanessa. Wow, you look wonderful." Serena smiled genuinely.

Vanessa always liked Serena, she was radiant and true and not at all pretentious. "Same with you." One glance at Serena's anxious face-Vanessa was good at reading people's minds-Vanessa asked if anything was wrong.

Serena seemed to hesitate, then spoke. "I think Chuck is about to-."

The couple looked round in surprise. "No!"

Serena nodded gravely. "Yeah, they're not back yet."

Vanessa ruffled her already curly hair. "Wow, are you sure? I mean, he is Chuck Bass."

The trio laughed appreciatively, and was soon joined by a 4th. "Hey, you guys picking on me or something?" Daniel Humphrey slipped his arms around his wife's waist, so the couple was a reflection of the couple across from them.

"No," Serena said plainly, serious again. "We think Chuck's going to-."

"No!"

"Yes."

"But, it's so soon! And they're bound to meet other people!" Dan reasoned. "You're not going to marry the person you fell in love with in high school!" He looked around, and seemed embarrassed. "Oh." Vanessa with Nate, Carter with Georgina, and Serena and him.

"Well," Serena sighed. It sounded like an angel's sigh. "I guess we'll just have to wait until they come out." They all looked at the direction Chuck had pulled Blair to, and stared hopelessly. If Chuck did do the thing they were assuming he would do, nothing would be the same again.

"Well, Chuck? Spit it out. I just heard a full blown whispering match between Kati and Cadmus. They're breaking up-again." Blair feinted disinterest, and tried to steady her pounding heart. She smoothed her hair, her hematite and white diamond bracelet scratching her forearm.

"Blair." Chuck, surprisingly not nervous at all. "We've known each other for a long time. And, well. We both know how we feel about each other. So there's no point in saying it!" He added hastily.

Blair glared pointedly at him.

Chuck sighed. "I love you."

Blair smiled in triumph.

"So," Chuck did not kneel down-how gentlemanly of him-put fished out a wedding ring box from his back pocket. It was velvet red, with gold trim around the box, clearing stating the piece of jewelry inside it was bought from Cartier.

Blair, being the drama queen she was, gasped theatrically. "Oh, Chuck!" She breathed, and covered her mouth with her manicured hands.

"Will you marry me?" Chuck didn't say it as a question, but as a statement, for he was that pompous ass he was. He knew she would say yes. He opened the box as he said those four words. The ring was exquisite, with diamonds set in two graceful curves upon the yellow gold. Blair had seen enough rings to last her a lifetime-she had been to every jewelry store to see the perfect ring for her wedding-and with her skilled eye, it was 18 carat, and it couldn't be more perfect.

"Yes."

Georgina fussed with her six year old child, August, and threw a glare towards her husband, Carter, which was taking way to long at the stationary hor d'ouvres table, claiming that the eggplant caponata was to die for. "August, can you stop picking at your scabs?" She scolded her child, which was a miniature mix of her parents. Dark brown calculating eyes, which could send another child into a fit of tears just by glaring at them, slender pale hands that could scratch, teeth, gleaming white and straight that could bite, and a devious smile on her face wherever she went.

"Yes, mother." She said mockingly, a tone that she usually reserved for her patient father. Somehow, Carter was a better person with his daughter, and Georgina, a more impatient one. Smoothing her funnel-neck, anthracite colored dress, Georgina was greeted by Chuck and Blair, hand in hand. Now, this sight alone was fairly surprising, but what got everyone gasping and gossiping was the flamboyant and polished ring that was slipped on Blair's left ring finger. They were not embarrassed, but basked in the attention, like the Waldorfs and Basses were-I mean, like the Basses were, and head held high, strutting like peacocks, they walked towards their friends, who were gaping at them.

They just smirked in unison. "Surprised?" They said.

The two couples shook their heads. "No," they said.

"Dinner is served." The head waiter announced, and everyone started to file out of the room, getting ready to change into their formal gowns. The cocktail party had ended, and midnight was close. Finally, Vanessa broke the silence. "Where's Aimee?" She smiled at Blair, not expecting one back, but surprisingly, Blair did.

One by one, the couples started to file out, but Chuck and Blair decided to stay for a while.

"Well, that was nice." Blair sighed contently.

"Yes, it was." Chuck replied.

They looked at each other, and Chuck held out his arms.

Even though the ball hadn't dropped yet, and the fireworks hadn't begun, in each other's arms, they kissed.

Yes, they did hate each other sometimes, but at this moment, it was a peaceful bliss. Something they hoped they would feel for the rest of their lives.

A/N~ Please reiview, thanks! Oh, it's like the baby flew out of its nest, I feel lonely. Alright, I'm going to finish the Don't Be story, and start a new one, of Chuck and Blair's wedding!!! YEAH!

Fashion

I always try to incorporate fashion into my stories, as it's so important in the series. The links don't work, so follow my lead to see them!

Vanessa's dress: Go to bergdorfgoodmandotcom and search up jewel print dress. Click on it.

Blair's bracelet: Go to the same site, and search up haze cuff. Click on the one that says Stephen Webster Romantic Chrystal Haze Cuff.

Georgina's dress: Go to the same site, and search up funnel neck. Click on it.

Blair's engagement ring: Go to Google and search up Cartier ring b4194500.