Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Spotted: D and S on yet another romantic date. They were seen strolling in a park holding hands. Their relationship has been so perfect lately, it’s almost boring. We haven’t heard much from Vanessa; maybe that’s why. We hear she went out of town with her family for the weekend, and is yet to return. Hope you don’t move back to Vermont anytime soon, V. What’s the excitement in that?
B was seen getting out of a taxi and heading into her apartment building. She looked pretty steamed. We don’t know why, though; judging by the gorgeous stone on her finger, she shouldn’t have anything to be pissed off about.

Blair ran upstairs to her room. She opened the door, and found Jenny sitting on her bed.
“Hey, Blair,” Jenny said, smiling. “I picked up those things you wanted. Did you get my voice message? You didn’t answer your phone, so I wasn’t sure if you heard it ringing, or what.”
“Huh? Oh. No, sorry, I was just a little busy. And thanks for picking up the stuff.” Blair went to sit down next to Jenny.
“So, Little J, what have you been up to lately?”
“Uh, nothing really. Homework and stuff, you know. Why?”
“Oh, just wondering. After all, you are my friend. I should know what kind of stuff happens in your life. We are friends, aren’t we, Jenny?
“Um, yeah. We’re friends.”
“Good. And friends tell each other things, right, Jenny? Friends tell each other secrets?” Blair studied her face.
“I guess…” J looked a little confused.
“Yes. So is there anything you would like to tell me about, Little J? Are there any secrets you would like to spill?”
“Uh, I don’t think so…”
“Really? Because I heard you have a couple of secrets. Do you have any secrets, Jenny? You know you can tell me anything. After all, we are friends.”
Jenny looked nervous. “Um, well, what did you hear?”
Blair ignored her question. “Jenny, friends are honest, aren’t they? They don’t lie to each other?’
“Um, no…”
“Have you been lying to me about anything, Little J? Anything recently?”
“No, of course not, Blair. I would never lie to you.”
“Well, I suppose not telling someone something and lying are two different things.” Blair’s eyes narrowed. “Jenny, are you sure there isn’t anything you would like to tell me? This is your last chance.”
Jenny cleared her throat. “I don’t have anything to tell you, Blair.”
Blair paused. “Is that so?” she said coldly.
Jenny didn’t say a word.
“Alright then. But I have a few things to tell you, Little J. For starters, I know why you weren’t at my birthday party. I heard you were out with Nate Archibald. You were the mystery girl he was hugging in that photo someone sent to Gossip Girl. Ringing any bells?”
Jenny looked at B, not knowing what to say. “Blair...”
“I also know that you were the one who sent Gossip Girl the picture of me and Chuck. Isn’t that right, Jenny?” J looked down at her lap. “And how do I know, you ask?”
Blair picked up her bag and pulled a piece of paper out of it. She handed it to Jenny. It was the print-out of the email J had sent to Gossip Girl. Tears emerged in Jenny’s eyes.
“Jenny, remember the time we were here and we were talking about how you went to the masquerade despite my not telling you to? What did I say to you, Little J?”
Jenny gulped. “You said that it was the last time you would help me, and that the next time I cross you, you won’t be so forgiving.”
“Exactly. And what did you say?”
“I said there wouldn’t be a next time.”
“Right. Well, Jenny Humphrey, this is the next time.” Blair got up and headed to the door. She opened it, and stopped to look back.
“I can’t believe you would do this to me, J. After all I’ve done for you, this is how you decide to repay me? Well you can forget coming to the next party, or any party after that.”
Blair left the room and slammed the door shut behind her. She needed a drink.

Not shortly after B had arrived home was she seen leaving, madder than ever. An upset Jenny Humphrey was exiting the building a few minutes later, looking lost and stripped of her dignity. It looks like Little J was given her last chance, and completely blew it. Better start running now, Jenny. Miss Waldorf’s bad side is a terrible place to be.
Because remember, ‘B’ isn’t just for Blair.

xoxo, GOSSIP GIRL