"Sangre Azul"
By SnowyOwl17 and Tenshi noyo ryu taiga aka Peyton Leigh
Disclaimer: We do not own Roswell or Gossip Girl. The "Gossip Girl" we set up for this fic (the email) is in no way the real Gossip Girl.
Summary: When Liz Parker's parents get a divorce, she has to move all the way to NYC where she has to meet and blend in with Chuck Bass and the Upper East Side. Problem is, in New York, everyone loves a good scandal. And what bigger scandal is there than the Chuck Bass... taken? Seems like everyone's going to be watching Gossip Girl for this scoop.
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Chapter Seven:
Elizabeth Van Leih-Parker's grandfather was an honest, fair man. His many great-grandfather had started his life by coming over to America on the Mayflower and starting his new life as a solicitor. And the Van Leihs had been doing it ever since.
Jacob Van Leih was tough. He hated mistakes and he hated the people that made them. He realized that mistakes were a part of life, however, it was his belief that it did not give people the right to be careless because carelessness led to costly mistakes.
Jacob Van Leih was also stern. He knew what he wanted and he knew what he expected of others and he made sure they both knew it and lived up to it.
Lastly, Jacob Van Leih was hard on others. He cared about people, friends, family, but that did not mean he allowed them a free pass in life. His wife had coddled their daughter Nancy and that had led to her growing up spoiled. It wasn't until she met her ex-husband Jeff that she learned any real responsibility…
But, if there was one thing you could say about Jacob with absolute certainty, it was that he loved his granddaughter like no one else. Even with his own wife, Jacob was sometimes cold and detached, but with Elizabeth, he was always calm, attentive and willing to both listen and talk.
So when Liz was as blunt as she had just been, all Jacob did was raise an eyebrow and put down his pen, ready to listen.
"There's this guy. He's arrogant, annoying and, of course, rich. I spoke to him for all of a second, but everything I've heard about him leads me to believe that he's not that nice of a guy to girls. But he asked me out and made a point about me not really knowing him and not believing everything I hear," Liz started off, "So, I said yes, but now I'm not really sure if I really wanted to try a date or if I was just manipulated into wanting to try a date," Liz sighed, "What do you think?"
Jacob took a minute to think over the facts given before forming a response. He knew that Elizabeth took his advice seriously and it was entirely possible that her entire possible future relationship with this boy hung on his words.
"I think you were right to give him a date. Gossip is gossip. You can never believe what you hear. Give this boy one date and then formulate your own opinion."
Liz also took a minute to take in his words and to think it over. She then nodded decisively, "Alright. One night. That's it. I can handle Chuck Bass for one night," She stood up, not seeing her grandfather's eyes widen, "Bye Gramps!" she said as she darted out the door.
"Chuck Bass!" Her grandfather exploded in anger now that he knew who his granddaughter was talking about. Everyone knew about Chuck Bass.
XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO
A buzzing sound rang from the back pocket of a pair of jeans as the recipient moved through the clothing store. Checking the text message, an excited smile grew as she read it over…
Spotted: New Girl and C taking a stroll down Fifth Ave before C dropped her off at her grandfather's law firm with a kiss to her hand.
C has never bothered walking a girl to her proverbial doorstep before. Is C finally ready to move on from Queen B? Either way, this proves to be one juicy scoop that I know everyone's looking to see the out come of. And I'll be the one to give it.
Who am I? Now, that's one secret I'll Never tell…the only one.
You Know You Love Me.
XOXO
Gossip Girl
Smirking, she turned to her shopping companion, "Looks like the Playboy has struck again. How long do you think this is going to last?"
The companion shrugged, "She's a Van Leih, that's got to be up there with Waldorf. I just wanna see what will happen when Queen B hears of this and makes her presence known."
The two laughed and continued on shopping.
Meanwhile, back in Manhattan's Upper East Side, Serena Van der Woodsen sighed as she closed her cell phone after reading Gossip Girl's latest message.
"Hey Serena, are you okay?"
Serena turned to see her younger brother Eric. She gave him a smile and nodded, "Yeah, just Gossip Girl reporting on Chuck again."
Eric raised an eyebrow, "You care who Chuck is sleeping with?"
Serena cringed, "Eww, no! But Blair is my best friend and she was really happy to be going to Europe with him. Besides his new girl is literally the New Girl of Manhattan."
Eric's eyes widened, "You mean the Van Leih heiress?"
Serena sighed and nodded, "I just…I don't know how I feel about her introduction to the Upper East Side being with Chuck, especially after whatever happened between him and Blair."
Eric shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe they just had an argument and things didn't work out?"
Serena smiled, "I don't know. I think they were both looking forward to going to Europe together…and then it was like he was the old Chuck again… A new girl every night."
Eric smiled, "Sis, you can't control what…or who Chuck…entertains himself with. Besides she's a Van Leih, I'm sure she knows his reputation."
Serena smiled slightly, "But we both know that his reputation isn't exactly who he is. He may be Chuck Bass, but he's still…"
Eric smiled, "The Chuck Bass version of a big brother?"
"Yeah," Serena sighed.
XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO
Chuck took the elevator up to Elizabeth's Penthouse home. It had taken some sweet talking to prove that he was not some sort of stalker and was indeed there for a date with Elizabeth Van Leih. The security at this place was pretty tight.
He raised an eyebrow as he walked into the foyer and saw two doors leading to the West Wing and the East Wing.
Sighing, he pulled out his cell phone and dialed the number he managed to get through the extensive amounts of bribery he had gone through yesterday in order to get her address.
"Hello?" he heard her cautious voice on the other end.
"Elizabeth, I look forward to seeing if you are as beautiful as you sound tonight," he smiled.
He could practically hear her annoyance, "You saw me yesterday, Bass. I don't think I've changed that much."
"Well, I would love to see if any changes have come about to make you even more stunning, however, in order to do so, I need to know which hallway I will find your rooms hiding behind," he smirked.
"Oh, right…" she trailed off wondering how he had even managed to get into the penthouse before shaking it off.
He waited for her to answer but was greeted by the West door opening, revealing Elizabeth in a flowing but curve enhancing green dress with her hair pulled back into a tight, sleek and sophisticated pony tail.
She smiled and removed her cell phone from her ear as she disconnected the call, "Well, I'd say you clean up nicely, Bass, but I have a feeling that you don't leave the house unless you look quintessentially Chuck Bass."
"Very true, though, I must say, Elizabeth, you look absolutely ravishing," he said as his eyes ran over her body taking in every curve and supple enticement that she offered.
"Thank you," she smiled slightly as she grabbed her purse and closed the door behind her.
XOXO XOXO XOXO XOXO
It was as though the date just seemed to be on a downward spiral after the two left Elizabeth's penthouse.
Chuck took her to The New York Palace Hotel that his family owned. While the restaurant did have amazing food it was far too close to "his place" than Liz was comfortable with on a first date.
It proceeded with Chuck ordering for her while she was using the ladies room. It had annoyed her that he had taken that liberty, but allowed it to pass as simply being misplaced consideration. Unfortunately, her meal ended up being something that she was deathly allergic to. Luckily she was able to see the peanuts that were being used as garnish on top of the meal. Chuck was both apologetic and annoyed that he had let something like that happen.
As they waited a little longer for their meal his phone kept ringing. He had answered the first few times but after a while he just kept hitting the ignore button, but she was aware that the calls were from girls that wanted to spend the night with Chuck Bass.
To make things even better, the waiter brought over a drink for him that a woman at the bar had the audacity to send to him. Then he was called away to deal with something with the hotel because his father could not be reached and while he was away Liz became really uncomfortable with the way that waiter was looking at her.
However, the event that topped off the worst first date ever was when her cell phone vibrated with a new text message alert. She groaned in annoyance when she realized who it was from. She reluctantly opened the text message and then felt her blood boil at the nerve he had…
Liz y r u in NY? & who the hell is this Chuck Bass that Maria said u were dating? U have 2 b carful with all of this attention ur getting! U don't belong there I'm coming 2 get u! Luv u, Max
Liz closed her eyes and breathed deeply…Maria had shown or at least told Max about Gossip Girl's text messages. And as much as she wanted to go back home…Max Evans would not be her ticket there. She knew the moment she let him dictate her life again, she would be right back where she had been before her mother had dragged her here.
Opening her phone once again she called her driver to come get her. Besides, seeing as how Chuck had yet to get back to the table after a half an hour had gone by, it was clear the date was over. Both Chuck and the hotel attendant had assured her that the problem wouldn't take more than five to ten minutes and yet here she was sitting and eating her dinner alone. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed at the disaster that the night had been. Her grandfather had advised her on taking the date, but now she wasn't so sure it was such a wise decision.
She left a note for him at the table thanking him for dinner and telling him that she did have a good time considering the circumstances and that she would see him around.
She smiled slightly at the driver as he opened the back door for her and then moments later she was on her way home and missed an annoyed, angry and…maybe even slightly depressed...Chuck Bass, walking out of the hotel and looking around for her.
What did I tell you, New Girl? We weren't going to let him go that easily. Look at it this way. We were doing you a favor. The less you're involved with the Upper East Side Playboy, the less Queen B will make your life a living hell when she catches wind of your little rendezvous with him.
What's my secret? That's something I'll Never tell…
You Know You Love Me
XOXO
Gossip Girl