Chapter 15

Chapter 15

“Hey,” Blair said as she opened the door to Chuck’s suite. He was lying on one of the couches, but quickly sat up when he heard her come in.
“Where’s the girl?” Blair teased, looking around the room.
“Funny.” Chuck leaned back on the sofa.
“No, seriously. There’s usually a sl*tty hotel maid or two in here. Aren’t they always on call for you?”
Chuck sighed. “Normally, I would come out with some incredibly witty remark, but not today.” Blair sat down beside him.
“By ‘witty’ I guess you mean ‘perverted’.” She smiled, but Chuck didn’t return the gesture. Blair frowned. “What’s wrong? You’re usually up to this sort of thing. Anything to spill a few disturbing comments, right?”
“I don’t know. I just don’t feel up to it.”
Blair looked seriously concerned. “What’s the matter? Anything happen between you and Nate?”
“No. Not yet, at least. I don’t know; I’m just feeling depressed.”
“Wanna go get a drink then? That usually cheers you up.” Blair grinned and squeezed his cheek.
“No, Blair. I don’t want to do anything right now.” Chuck pulled her hand from his face. He got up, and went to sit on his bed. Blair followed him.
“Seriously, Chuck, what’s wrong? You’re not acting like yourself. I mean, at all.” Blair thought of another time when she had said that. The last time young Bass hadn’t been himself was when he was sweet and caring; but even then he had charm and an appeal to him. Now, he really did look depressed.
Chuck sighed again. “I don’t know… I guess, well…”
Blair looked puzzled. “Well what?” she asked.
Chuck looked at her. She saw something in his eyes… a look of betrayal?
“You promised me you wouldn’t fall back in love with Nate.” Blair was taken aback. Memories of Chuck talking to her about Nate’s plan came flooding back. Blair looked at Chuck. That was why he was upset? Because she had taken Nate back? But why would he care? It’s not like he… Blair’s eyes widened. A realization came to her. Chuck liked her.
But of course; she already knew he liked her. B was reminded of their balcony conversation at her birthday party. But this was different; he actually liked her; it wasn’t just some silly crush. No, Chuck didn’t get crushes. Never.
This was serious.
“Chuck…” Blair looked at his hurt expression. She reached for his hand. Suddenly, just as Blair’s hand was about to reach his, Chuck stood up and headed quickly for the door.
He turned around, his eyes still sad with betrayal. “You know what, Blair?” he said fiercely, “I don’t care. Go live your perfect little life with your perfect little Nate. But it’ll haunt you, B. Everything will. Everything with Serena; everything with us.”
Chuck stormed out of the hotel suite.
Blair sat on the bed, tears pouring down her face.

Spotted: Bass, drunk off his a**. Again. It seems like Chuck has some more woes to drink away. But could it be that our Little Miss Waldorf had something to do with it? We certainly hope so. Chuck hasn’t been this upset since his dad cancelled the strippers at his 16th birthday. Better watch out, C. If you aren’t careful, another Upper East Sider might seek your pain; an Upper East Sider in the form of a best friend. But Gossip Girl has a feeling he won’t be a best friend for very long.

Vanessa stormed into the Humphrey loft. Spotting Dan in the corner watching TV, she ran over to him and flopped down beside him on the sofa.
“Woah, Vanessa, what’s wrong?” Dan looked concerned. “Why were you so desperate to get here?”
“Dan,” Vanessa huffed, trying to catch her breath, “I- I’m so sorry.”
“Wait, what are you talking about?”
“I’m sorry, Dan. I really didn’t want to see you get hurt like this.”
“Vanessa, what are you talking about? What’s wrong?”
“Oh, poor, sweet, Dan. You should know not to trust girls like her.”
Dan looked at his friend, puzzled. “Wait, are you talking about Serena?”
Vanessa nodded, looking upset. “Dan, I saw her after school today. She was flirting with a guy from your school, some rich pretty boy, of course, and… well, Dan, she kissed him.”
Dan couldn’t believe what he was hearing. “S-Serena? My Serena?”
Vanessa scoffed, “Well, not really your Serena; not anymore. But Dan, I always knew; I always knew there was something about her. I’m so sorry.”
Dan looked really confused. “You, you saw Serena with another guy?”
“Yes, Dan! Yes, I did! It’s time to face the facts. We’re talking about Serena. Serena van der Woodsen. She’s not exactly the most perfect girl. You need to wake up from this dream and realize that she’s a sl*t. She always has been, and she always will be!”
Dan was taken aback at this. “Don’t you dare call my girlfriend a sl*t! Serena’s changed, okay? She really has.”
“Humph! Tell that to the guy she was kissing. I’m sure he totally didn’t think she was a sl*t while her tongue was down his throat.”
“Okay, that’s it. I’ve had enough. I’m going to go see her about this right now.” Dan got up, but Vanessa grabbed his arm and pulled him back down.
“I don’t think that’s such a good idea, Dan. I mean, what do you really know about Serena? Nothing. I think it’s time you moved on from your dream with her and started getting into a real relationship.”
Dan sat down, a thoughtful expression on his face. “You really think so?”
Vanessa smiled. “Definitely! Dan, really. How long did you think this would go on for? I mean, Serena van der Woodsen? Be serious.”
“Well, I mean, I guess I was sort of dreaming…”
“Exactly! So I think you should just stay put, and let me handle this. I’ll break the bad news to her. After all, you wouldn’t want to hurt her too much. But you also don’t want to look like the idiot who got cheated on. Don’t worry,” Vanessa exclaimed, beaming, “We’ll show her what a great guy she missed out on.”