Thank you so much for all of you that have voted and read this book. But I got my first comment yesterday and almost screamed so this chapter is dedicated to @Imperfectionist23 I hope you enjoy

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I woke up in Chuck's arms and grinned. Today was Chuck's brunch party and he had promised me strawberries and drama. My two favourite things. As long as they weren't happening to the people I love, or me.

I got out of bed carefully, trying not to wake Chuck up.

I put one of his tops on, that fits like a dress on me, and I slipped my heels on to walk home in. I needed to get ready for the brunch.

I carefully sneaked out of his room and shut the door behind me.

"Woah! A!" A voice behind me said. I screamed and turned around, brandishing an umbrella that I picked up from next to me.

The sight I saw made my whole body slump from relief, Nate was stood in front of the umbrella holding his hands up, looking a little flustered.

"Hey Nate, look tell Chuck I'm sorry for creeping out and-"

I was cut off by a very sleepy Chuck Bass stood at the doorway. "Tell him yourself."

"I gotta get ready for your brunch, so I'll meet you back here later." I smiled and turned and waved at Nate. "Later Archibald. I'll wear more clothes next time we meet."

Nate chuckled and nodded. "That'd be very nice."

I walked out and sighed. I always felt so refreshed after a nice fuck session with Chuck. It was like he was a wave of fresh air flowing through me.

I skipped out of the lift and stopped when I saw Dan. It'd be way too embarrassing to do the walk of shame past him.

I tried to hide behind the other guest but apparently Dan spotted me. "Alexia, hey."

I slowly spun around and tried my best to flash him a smile, but it just ended up looking a bit awkward and fake, which is not a good combo. "Hey Dan..."

"Oh God! Please tell me I haven't caught you when you're coming out of Chuck's suite."

"No can do." I shrugged.

"Oh sorry. I'm the king of awkward. Speaking of awkward, have you seen Serena?" He asked.

"Nope, she doesn't hang around Chuck much."

"Right, sorry I'll let you get back to leaving." He said.

I gave him a small wave and ran to my car. Could Humphrey and Serena actually be a thing? She usually went for upper class, not low rent. Dan was sweet and really nice and everything but he wasn't the richest person in the world. And Serena loves luxuries.

I jumped out of the car and ran into my home. I ran up to my room and grinned when I saw I hadn't run into Blair. I couldn't handle one of her lectures.

I ran a bath and filled it with lots of bubbles. I got in and let my whole body relax. I dunked myself completely under water only coming up when I needed air. I looked over at my clock and sighed. I needed to hurry. I quickly washed and shaved before heading to my room.

I ran a brush through my hair and sighed. My dad used to love doing my hair and he did it so well. It never felt the same when I done it.

I quickly dried it and gave it soft curls. I took the headband B gave me and carefully placed it on top. I walked to my closet and slipped on a lacy white dress with a silk blue ribbon wrapped around the middle. God bless Prada. I slipped on some White Gucci shoes and grabbed my gold Prada clutch and headed downstairs.

I smiled at Blair who was just heading out of her room and kissed her cheek. "Hey B."

"Hey A, you ready to leave?" She asked.

I nodded my head. "You do know S will probably be there right?" I asked.

Blair looked down for a moment but shrugged. "She knows how I feel and if she knows what's best for her she'll stay away."

I nodded and shrugged. It was still to early for Blair and Serena drama. "Come on, let's go." I said and dragged Blair to the car.

Our driver took us to The Palace hotel and me and Blair walked in arm, in arm. Laughing about the dress Jessica from Freshman year was wearing last night.

"Fancy seeing you again Waldorf." I heard an all too familiar voice say behind me and I turned around attempting to scowl at the obvious speaker but ended up smiling despite his smirk.

"Well it's nice to finally see you with clothes on Chuck Bass." I winked and moved into Chuck's arms when he opened them, cuddling into his chest.

I could see Blair frowning at us out of the corner of my eye, but chose to ignore her. Chuck was far too comfortable.

"Well isn't that just an adorable sight." Nate chuckled at me and Chuck and walked over to us.

"Shut it Archibald." I bit back and he kissed Blair's cheek.

"Let's grab some food." Chuck said and I pulled away from him, food sounded amazing right now.

I got a plate and put a pain au chocolat and some toast on it. I went to a table and sat down as Chuck brought me over some champagne and sat next to me.

It felt weird with Chuck today, different. My stomach was filled to the brim with this fluttering and my heart was racing every time he came near me. I couldn't remember what changed.

Chuck put his arm around me and I suddenly stood up. "Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom." I said and stepped away from the table.

"Oh I'll come." Blair said and I quickly shook my head.

"I'm okay on my own." I stopped her and quickly walked off.

It wasn't that I didn't love Blair or didn't want her with me. It was just that I needed some air. I couldn't feel that way for Chuck. It wasn't right. We didn't do...that stuff. We weren't coupley, we were fun. We had all the benefits without any knots tied.

I ran outside and grabbed onto the wall. I just rested there for a minute, letting the soft breeze sweep through my hair, blowing away all my thoughts. When I looked up again Dan and Serena appeared.

I couldn't help but facepalm and groan. Surely Serena knew that coming here would cause aggrivation with Blair and Chuck and I would have to pick up the pieces later. Thanks Serena.

I walked up to them with raised eyebrows and crossed arms. "Worst idea ever." I said as I strolled up to them.

Serena looked at me and sighed. "It had to happen at some point and you never know, it could be a good thing. We could all behave like adults." She said with a determined nod.

"Yeah good luck with that." I laughed. "Well I gotta get back before they think I'm pooping." I said which earned me a confused look from Dan. I just gave a sweet smile and waved at them. "Much love." I said and hurried back inside.

I went and sat next to Nate and away from Chuck. I completely blanked the look he gave me and turned to my sister. "Just so you're prepared. S is here." I told her. I knew Blair would have to take a moment to compose herself and not let the hurt show and if she just saw Serena without any warning. It would not be good.

"What is that whore doing here?" She hissed through her teeth and I shrugged, picking apart my pain au chocolat. I felt a stare on me and looked up expecting to see Chuck but found Nate looking up at me instead.

'Is everything okay?' He mouthed at me.

I frowned. 'Uhh... No you slept with Serena.' I mouthed back.

'I meant with you?'

'Oh, yeah of course.' I said and flashed him my best Waldorf smile. I didn't need anyone to know about these feelings, not even Nate.

I didn't look up again. I knew I'd falter if I lied to him anymore. Lying to Nate was nearly impossible.

I barely noticed everyone leaving the table. I didn't care about anything right now. I was too tired for drama. And my thoughts were enough to keep me amused. I had to sort my head out.

I must've been sitting there for a good half hour when someone sat beside me. I looked and smiled when I saw Daniel, a boy in my grade.

"Chuck Bass left you all alone?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes and turned to him. "Chuck Bass can do whatever the hell he wants. He's not my boyfriend."

"Well that's good. Because all the pretty girls are usually taken." He said and smirked at me.

I tilted my head to the side but smiled. The way to get over someone, get under someone. "Well luckily for you, I happen to be free." I said. "But I'm not one for being tied down." I whispered getting closer to him.

He smirked. "That works for me." He said and finally connected our lips together. I pushed myself closer to him, tangling my fingers in his hair. The euphoria didn't last long though, because I was being pulled away from him.

"Hey!" I protested coming face to face with Nate Archibald.

"Don't hey me. I'm saving you from acting like a slut and regretting your actions." He hissed at me.

My eyes widened at his words. "Like you can talk Nate Archibald. You whored it around with you girlfriends best friend." I whisper yelled at him.

"At least I chose someone with dignity and was drunk." He snapped, pushing me against the wall.

"Back off Nate! Why do you care so much?!" I yelled at him.

His eyebrows furrowed and he let go of me, stepping back. "I need to talk to Serena." He mumbled and quickly walked away.

I straightened my dress and glared at anyone who tried to stare me down. They could all fuck off. I was fuming.

I went to the bathroom to freshen myself up. I had finger marks where Nate was gripping me so tight. He was never like that.

I gave myself half an hour to calm down before walking out again.

And then I saw a circle.

A circle of people who should never been in a circle together and walked over.

There stood Blair, Nate, Dan, Chuck and Serena.

"What's going on?" I asked Chuck and he filled me in on his plan with Nate, Blair and Serena and how Dan had pushed him. I rolled my eyes. Chuck had to go and be an asshole again didn't he?

I watched the big argument pan out and rested my head on Chucks shoulder. I was exhausted and honestly didn't care about their childish drama.

"Why are you an ass?" I asked Chuck, glaring at him.

He looked down at me with a guilty expression. "Are you mad?" He asked.

"You've never cared before." I reminded him.

"A lot of things have changed Lexi and you know it."

"No, I don't know it. I don't want to know it and I don't need to know it. We're happy just the way we are." I said.

Chuck lifted my head and pressed out lips together. "We've always had something Lexi." He whispered.

I looked down with tears brimming my eyes. "I can't let someone else in. I can't care that much Chuck."

"Lexi, I'm not your dad. I'm not going to leave you." He said and kissed me again. And for the first time since dad left, I let my walls down. I let myself love Chuck Bass.