Chapter 12

"What do you think they're doing?" Jenny asked Kyla as they sat on the couch waiting for Supernatural to start.
Kyla scrunched up her face, "I'd rather not think about it."
"You don't think...?" Jenny alluded and glanced in the direction of Ashley's room.
"Jen..." Kyla warned her friend. She knew Ashley had a reputation. Hell, she'd seen countless girls do the walk of shame through their home. She only hoped that Spencer wouldn't be one of them.
"Sorry." Jenny said softly, knowing how protective her friend was of her sister.
The show came on and both girls focused on the television, though neither of them were really paying attention.

"What time is it?" Spencer asked as she lay next to Ashley on the bedroom floor. They'd spent the last few hours listening to music and talking after Ashley had unfortunately fallen off the bed during their heated make out session. Spencer couldn't stop laughing so the brunette refused to kiss her again.
Ashley slipped her phone out of her pocket and flipped it open. "Its 9 o'clock. Why?"
Spencer sat up, "I should get going. I've got an English paper to write."
"Oh," Ashley said, unable to keep the disappointment out of her voice.
The blonde smiled softly, not wanting to leave either. "Can I call you when I'm done?"
Ashley's face immediately lit up again, "Yea, of course."
Spencer nodded and stood up, then pulled Ashley to her feet.
Her nerves had settled a while ago, so she didn't even hesitate before saying, "So do I get a goodnight kiss?"
The brunette laughed, "No."
"Oh, ouch," Spencer feigned hurt and pouted.
"Wait," Ashley said, "You didn't let me finish."
The other girl raised an eyebrow, letting Ashley know she was listening. Ashley smiled and leaned in to kiss Spencer softly before pulling away. "You don't get a goodnight kiss," she whispered before kissing Spencer again, "You get two."
The blonde laughed and shook her head, "You're going to spoil me."
"I like spoiling you," Ashley said with a sly smile playing on her lips. Spencer could practically see the sensuality dripping from the girl's voice and blushed.
"Oh, you're good," Spencer admitted before stealing another quick kiss. "Walk me to the door? I'm afraid I'll get lost."
Ashley laughed and nodded, "Alright."

After Blair had settled down, she told Serena what Nate had said about trying harder and had continued on to rant about how unfair it was that he'd come to this conclusion right as she was planning to drop him.
Serena sighed, mulling over the situation in her head. She knew why Nate was doing this all of a sudden, but she couldn't tell Blair that without revealing that she slept with him. She figured now was the time to voice a thought that had been on her mind.
"Maybe we should wait until you break up with him..." Serena suggested, though not willingly.
Blair looked over at her. "S..."
"I don't want this to stress you out so much and I know you might need more time--"
"No," Blair said firmly, cutting her off. "I don't need any time. I know what I want." She reached up and stroked Serena's cheek. "I'm going to break up with him on Saturday no matter what."
The blonde bit her lip. "Are you sure?"
"S, I only want you and nothing Nate can say or do will change that. Do you believe me?" Blair asked, not sure what else she could do to convince the other girl.
Serena swallowed, knowing that there was one thing Nate could say that may indeed change that. "Can you promise me something?" she barely whispered while lacing her fingers through Blair's.
The brunette, though slightly perturbed by Serena's solemnity, smiled and squeezed her hand. "Anything."
"Whatever happens," Serena began, locking eyes with Blair, "remember that I love you and I would do anything for you."
"Ditto," Blair replied without hesitation, finally getting the blonde to smile again.

After first period, Serena walked slowly with Ashley to Spanish. Both girls were exhausted from staying up way too late the night before.
Serena yawned, "God, is it really only Wednesday?"
Ashley nodded, trying to keep her eyes open as she avoided being trampled by the onslaught of girls rushing to their next class.
All of a sudden, Serena felt a hand around her wrist as she was yanked into an empty classroom. Ashley continued on, not even noticing the blonde was no longer walking next to her.
"Jesus, B," Serena whispered, trying to catch her breath, "You scared the hell out of me."
Blair smiled, "Sorry about that."
The blonde returned the smile, "Its fine." She looked around the empty classroom, "So why are we here?"
"Well, I almost passed out from sleep deprivation during English," Blair explained, "I know you and Kati have Spanish together, so I told her to tell Mrs. Carrigan that you went to the nurse."
Serena laughed, "Are you suggesting we skip class?"
"Are you suggesting you don't want to?" Blair raised an eyebrow at the girl.
"Hell no," the blonde answered quickly. "Let's get out of here."
"Alright then," Blair said, taking the other girl's hand and leading her out of the classroom.
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Nate, once again, had been persuaded by Chuck to blow off school and smoke in Central Park. Not that it really took a lot of persuading. Nate had been so stressed out that he could very much so use a little bit of relaxation time.
"Would it be that bad of a thing if you two broke up?" Chuck asked him while passing the joint.
Nate shrugged and took a hit.
"The way I see it," Chuck began, "Its just not worth the trouble."
"What do you mean?" Nate wasn't one to ask for Chuck's advice, and when he got it, he rarely followed any of it.
"Nathaniel," his friend said in his usual patronizing tone. "You've been with Blair, for what, 4 years? And you still haven't had sex. The girl is frigid. I don't know why you put up with it."
"Because I love her," Nate responded, honestly believing it.
"Do you really?" Chuck asked, doubtfully, "Or are you just saying that because its comfortable?"
"What's so bad about being comfortable?"
Chuck looked over at him with a bit of agitation. Nate could be so dense sometimes and Chuck believed the boy was extremely lucky to have him as a friend. "What's bad about being comfortable is that you don't get any."
Nate did think it was weird that he and Blair hadn't had sex, but they'd both had a rough time the passed year and had also drifted apart.
"She's been through a lot," Nate tried to justify, knowing it was a weak excuse.
Chuck rolled his eyes, and then smirked, "So comfort her."
Nate shook his head at his friend's one-tracked mind. "There's more to our relationship than just the physical aspect," he pointed out before taking another hit and exhaling slowly, not really wanting to continue the conversation since it was making him more confused.
"Yes," Chuck agreed, then added, "But if the physical aspect is lacking or nonexistent, then it might as well be just a friendship."
It was possibly because of the high, but Nate had to admit to himself that maybe, for once, Chuck was right. Maybe they were better off as friends.
"Ah, look who it is," Chuck said all of a sudden, staring across the park. "The Ice Queen herself."
Nate looked over and spotted Blair and Serena walking along the side of the park. Without even thinking about the fact that he was high or that an encounter with Serena could be awkward, he got up and made his way over to them. Chuck gave him a head start before getting up and taking his time walking over.

"Oh shit," Serena whispered and Blair looked up at her.
"What?"
Serena nodded her head in the direction from which Nate was coming. "Skipping was apparently not an original idea," she mumbled.
Blair turned her head and saw not only Nate walking towards them, but Chuck, too. It was too late to try and walk away, pretending like they didn't see the boys as Nate waved to them. They had no choice but to stop walking so he could catch up.
"Hey," Blair greeted him, forcing a smile.
He smiled back, "How are you feeling?"
It took Blair a second to realize he was referring to her 'cold'. "Umm, not so great. Serena is walking me home."
"You don't look sick," Chuck observed as he finally caught up.
Blair smiled, "Looks can be deceiving. And make up can do wonders."
"Indeed," Chuck answered, giving Blair and Serena an odd look. It was starting to creep Serena out.
The blonde ended up looking away and then said, "We should really get you home to rest. I've got to get back to school."
"Don't worry about it," Nate said to Serena. "I can walk her the rest of the way."
"No!" Blair and Serena blurted out in unison and Nate looked taken aback. Chuck, however, just stood staring at them smugly.
"I mean," Blair backtracked, "Eleanor is home and she's expecting Serena to walk me. Besides, if she sees you she'll know you're skipping class... amongst other things," she nodded to the joint still in Chuck's hand.
Nate nodded, kind of bummed out. "Yea, you're right. Well, I'll call and check up on you later, alright?"
"Sure, yea, that'd be good." Blair answered with another fake smile.
"Great," he said, leaning in and placing a quick kiss on Blair's lips before she even knew what was happening. She froze. "Sorry," he apologized with a sheepish smile. "I know I'm not supposed to but I couldn't help myself. You're so beautiful."
She forced a laugh while freaking out in her head. Not only had Nate kissed her, but he'd also done it in front of Serena. Blair had yet to look at the blonde and was afraid to see what her reaction was. She honestly didn't mean for it to happen. "And you're so high."
Chuck laughed, yet for a different reason. He definitely saw Serena's reaction and couldn't believe his eyes. He had seen, vividly, the expression of anger and pain flash across the blonde's face before the girl had been able to compose herself.
Nate gave Chuck a shove to get him to stop laughing. "Hope you feel better," he told Blair, then turned to the girl next to her. "See you around, S."
Serena nodded, "Yea..."
Blair watched Nate and Chuck walk away until they were out of sight. Then she wiped her mouth, feeling a little more than disgusted with herself. She was cheating on Nate with Serena, yet, when he kissed her, she felt like it was the other way around. It didn't feel right at all. In fact, she was starting to feel nauseas. Really nauseas.
"Blair?" The blonde said, looking over at the suddenly pale girl. Blair's eyes darted around in panic before she practically sprinted into a Subway.
Serena stood dumbfounded for a few seconds before quickly going in after her. She didn't see Blair in the dining area so she made her way to the back where the bathrooms were. Pushing open the door, she winced as she heard the unmistakable sound of someone puking their guts out. She walked to the stall and stood in front of it, waiting until the brunette seemed to settle before knocking. "B? Are you okay?" she asked softly.
It was silent for a few moments before Blair answered, "Just give me a minute. Wait out there for me."
Serena could tell the girl was crying. "Are you sure?"
"S... Please..." Blair pleaded through the door, her voice breaking.
Serena sighed, not wanting to leave Blair but knowing the girl needed her to. "Okay, I'll be right outside the door if you need me," she conceded before exiting the bathroom.