Avenir (Gossip Girl)

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Title: Avenir

Fandom: Gossip Girl

Rating: K/G

Author’s Note: This is my response to the prompt for the fourth day of the second Chair Week, future. It is set during season five circa pre-5x19 and maybe breaks the rules of Chair Week, but you can’t fight inspiration, I suppose.

“We’ll type up the papers and courier them over for your signature tomorrow, Mister Bass,” the man seated on the couch beside him says as he shuffles his papers and prepares to stuff them into his briefcase.

His associates nod their heads in agreement as they move to stand, and Chuck murmurs his thanks as the team of lawyers gather their briefcases and shuffle out of the room. He reaches for the glass of scotch on the table and raises it to his lips, but the eyes of the man wearing plaid and leaning against the doorframe with his arms cross bore into him and he pauses in his movements.

“Yes, Nathaniel?” He asks before taking a drink, before letting the liquid slide down his throat. It no longer burns him after years and years of partaking, but he likes the taste, likes the way it cleanses his palette of the terrible aftertaste left by a three hour meeting hammering out details and haggling prices.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” His best friend asks. “You can’t buy her affection.”

“I know that,” he replies because he learned with two necklaces and a ring that buying her things will only get you so far. Because money may tie her to the House of Grimaldi, but he’s watching her choose a pauper over a prince, over him. “That isn’t what this is about.”

He shakes his head at his friend’s misguided understanding of what exactly he’s doing as he reaches for the stack of newspapers on the couch beside him, as he pulls them out from under Monkey’s belly and tosses them onto the coffee table. Her face would haunt him even if it wasn’t printed on the cover of every magazine; his heart would beat to the rhythm of her name even if it wasn’t printed in the pages of every newspaper.

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Chair Week 2, Prompt 1. **I don’t do this all the time, so bare with me**

uppereastsidedreaming:

One Shots that have to do with music and the wedding. Inspired by prompt one of Chair Week 2. Enjoy!

The reception was in full swing. Dinner had been served and now everyone had gathered in the living room, which had been made into a make-shift dance floor. Chuck and Blair stood hand in hand in the center of the room waiting to hear what song had been secretly voted on by the reception party to be their first dance. Serena clicked play and with that the music started.

Wanna pack your bags, Something small
Take what you need and we disappear
Without a trace we’ll be gone, gone
The moon and the stars can follow the car
and then when we get to the ocean
We gonna take a boat to the end of the world
All the way to the end of the world

Blair smiled; Chuck’s absolute favorite song. Of course, only she knew that it was, and often said it was hers too, because what made him happy made her happy. The two began to slowly sway and move, never losing eye contact. The music began to swell and with that Chuck began to glide the pair away from the single spot they had held at the beginning of the song. To them, no one else was there.

You and me together, we could do anything, Baby
You and me together yeah, yeah
Two of us together, we could do anything, baby
You and me together yeah, yeah
Two of us together yeah, yeah
Two of us together, we could do anything, baby

The music in the song began to die back down and the two found themselves in exactly the same spot as they started. Blair rested her head on his chest and Chuck let his head fall so that his mouth was next to her ear.

… to reach the end of the world.

“Three words, Eight letters, three syllables. You And Me. I Love You.” He sealed his words with a kiss to her temple.

The song came to end and the couple stood there in the center of the room just swaying, as though the music never stopped. Everyone around them watched in silence for a moment. Tears welling up in some people eyes but everyone was smiling. Sooner than later everyone clapped and the couple broke apart smiling. Dancing continued, more people joined the dance floor, and everyone found themselves spinning through the stars.

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The reception was winding down, and only the happy couple, and their two best friends remained at the penthouse. Friends and family left after the couples first dance and wished them the best. The parents had left an hour later. Lily went home, and Cyrus and Eleanor had been put up in the Empire to give the couple some well deserved alone time.

Dan excused himself after the parents left, out of respect for the four best friends that had been not only his muses singularly but together, and figured the four of them needed time to just be the “Non-Judging Breakfast Club” (at least that it what they called themselves) without Gossip Girl hanging around. They thanked him with a smile and glance, and finally seemed to not look at him as an outsider.

Dorota had been excused after cleaning up the kitchen, and told to take time off until Miss Blair called her back. Naturally, the faithful maid knew why and quickly cleaned up the rest of the kitchen, hoping to get out of earshot before the couple headed upstairs.

So, all who remained were Serena, Nate, Blair and Chuck. Serena a bit tipsy, Nate in a state of buzzed bliss, and the couple were close together and smiling as if nothing that had happened in the past two days occurred. They sat reminiscing on their days of St. Judes/Constance, and poking fun at how Nate was supposed to end up with Blair, and that Chuck was never supposed to marry anyone, and how Serena was supposed to be the most eligible divorcee in the world. Music was playing through the iPod plugged into the speakers, and the entire moment was relaxing and happy. All of a sudden, Serena shot up.

“B IT’S OUR SONG.” Blair quickly stopped her sentence to listen to the tune of the song playing, and jumped up upon realizing that Electric Feel by MGMT was playing.

“Oh my god, S do you remember the dance? I do! Wait, Eric isn’t here to narrate!” Immediately Nate piped up,

“I have seen this dance so many times, I can fill in for Eric.” He hopped up and went to start the song over.

Chuck felt like he was missing something, but with a reassuring look from Blair, sat still and focused on his step sister and wife who now were standing facing him with their heads down. Nate stepped forward as the song started.

All along the western front
People line up to receive
She got the power in her hand
To shock you like you won’t believe
Saw her in the amazon
With the voltage running through her skin
Standing there with nothing on
She gonna teach me how to swim

Nate was lip syncing along to the song, the way Eric was probably supposed to, as the blonde and brunette started to sway.

I said ooh girl
Shock me like an electric eel
Baby girl
You turn me on with your electric feel
I said ooh girl
Shock me like an electric eel
Baby girl
Turn me on with your electric feel

The two jumped and hopped and swayed together, but Chuck’s eyes were only on Blair. He was mesmerized by her movement and her face as she recalled the steps from practically a decade ago.

The song continued on and every chorus the two would re-dance the swaying steps, and every verse Nate would lip sync along. It was comically wonderful, and Chuck was more than happy to watch his wife smile and dance along when suddenly, about three minutes into the song, the music shifted to a melody that made his Blair start to sway even more, and move her hips like a belly dancer. The light reflected off her ice blue dress and she looked like a volt of electricity. His eyes widened and his smile grew, she made her way closer to him and stood just out of reach, clearly teasing him as she swayed and moved.

The song ended, and the two blondes realized they should get going while both of the brunettes were still clothed.

“Congratulations you two, and remember to resurface before Christmas” Nate said.

“No promises, Nathaniel. Good night, and thank you for coming,” Chuck smirked and with that the two blondes quickly exited the penthouse to continue celebrating at a local bar, as to them the night was far from over.

Blair stared right into Chuck’s deep brown eyes. “Finally alone.” And with that she kissed him with incredible flaming force. The result was electrifying. Every inch of their bodies seemed to come alive, like they had been shocked. The shock drove them further and further, not stopping for a breath.

In one motion Chuck scooped Blair up and carried her up the stairs the same way he had after the Ballet opening nearly two years prior. Her breath hitched as she felt her feet leave the ground and began to cling to Chuck as though her life depended on it. Chuck carried her up the stairs as fast as he could, slamming into her old bedroom, and in a passionate yet gentle way laid her down on her bed.

“Chuck Bass is a romantic… who knew?” Was all Blair could rasp out as her dress was removed. Her body was so electrified, it pulsed like a current.

She could see Chuck’s smirk in the dimness of the room,

“You do, Mrs. Bass, and I will make it clear for the rest of our lives.”

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Chair Week 2 prompt 2 *Once again I don’t do this all the time so bare with me*

uppereastsidedreaming:

One shot about Blair’s first birthday after having Henry. Enjoy!

It was 11:58 pm and the Bass house was silent. Chuck and Blair were finally asleep after making sure that the baby monitor was on properly and listening anxiously in fear that their two month old son would wake up. The house had been quiet for about an hour and a half now, and everyone was sleeping peacefully. Or they were until Henry woke up and began to cry. Naturally Blair woke up first as she was a lighter sleeper than Chuck and got out of bed to go check on her little prince. Chuck felt the shift and the bed and suddenly became aware to the sound of his son mewing only a few doors down. 

Blair walked into the nursery and picked up her crying son from his cradle. 

“Shhh Henry, mommy’s here go back to sleep.” She sat down in the plush white rocking chair and began to sing Henry a lullaby in hopes to get both herself and the baby back to sleep as soon as possible. He didn’t have to have his diaper changed, nor was he hot or hungry as he had been fed only two hours previously. 

Blair looked down at the brown haired bundle in her arms and couldn’t help but tear up at how wonderful he was. His head was resting against her chest and he was starting to fall back into a sleep. Blair just continued rocking in the chair and humming, not just for Henry, but because the sound and motion was comforting to her. She was finally a mother and used every opportunity she could to take in these precious little moments. 

Chuck quietly snuck into the nursery and heard Blair singing to his son. He stood in the doorway for a while, just listening and admiring his little family. Blair was an amazing mother and it was evident in every little thing she did. She knew how to do everything, and even if she didn’t she never faltered in confidence but braved on the new waters in motherhood. Once Blair had stopped singing Chuck crept over to her side. 

“How is he?” He asked. Chuck stared down at his son and felt a warmth spread over him. The little bundle in Blair’s arms was just another part of his now perfect and loving life, and Chuck couldn’t have been happier.

“Yes he’s fine, probably just woke up and couldn’t fall back asleep on his own.” She answered without taking her eyes off of Henry.

“You are an amazing mother, and I don’t think it is even possible to describe how much I love you.” He leaned down and kissed the top of her head.

“Well, I have an amazing father to work along side with.” At this she lifted her head and kissed him softly and lovingly. When they broke apart Chuck smiled and Blair handed their sleeping son over to Chuck. Chuck put him in the cradle and the two went back to their room. 

Blair snuggled up against Chuck in their big bed. Chuck pulled her tighter and the two snuggled further down into a dream-like state. His eyes caught to digital clock just as he started to drift off and saw the the numbers read 12:17am.

“Happy Birthday Blair.” He leaned in, kissed her, and she smiled.

“Yes, it is.” was all she said before slipping into a peaceful sleep in her husband’s arms. 

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chair week 2

∟day four : future

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chair week 2

∟day three : going to events.

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Chair week Day 2: Birthdays (Chuck’s)

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chair week 2

∟day two: birthdays.

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henrysbowtie:

chair week 2

∟day one : wedding night.

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Chair week 2 Day one: Wedding night

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Chair week 2 Day one: Wedding night

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Today (Gossip Girl)

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Title: Today

Fandom: Gossip Girl

Rating: K/G

Author’s Note: This is my response to the prompt for the first day of the second Chair Week, birthdays (Chuck’s or Blair’s).

The tie is reverently held in his hands, held as he studies the pattern and the design. Or, maybe he’s just fascinated by the feeling of fine silk sliding through his tiny fingers. But Chuck watches him and contemplates how much his son is like him, how much his son enjoys the craftsmanship of a Turnbull and Asher tie. And then he loses those thoughts with a chuckle as tiny hands stuff the tie into an open mouth, as the little baby in his arms gums happily on the paisley tie around his father’s neck.

“No, no,” Chuck says, moving one hand from supporting Henry’s bum to retract the tie from his son’s mouth. He smooths the tie back down against his chest, but the wet stain stands out darkly against the fabric and Chuck knows the tie will have to be added to the pile of clothes damaged by Henry’s spit up and other projectiles. “No eating Daddy’s tie, Henry.”

His son looks at him in surprise, in disbelief that his father would deny him so. His face scrunches up with his indignant wail and his fingers reach out to grab the tie again. But Chuck intercepts him, snatching the stuffed bear off the table beside the glider and offering it to Henry as his consolation prize. The baby ceases his tears, his cries for a moment as he contemplates the offer, and then he happily accepts the present sent to him from Paris by his Grandpa and Roman.

The nose of the bear taps against his own before disappearing into his mouth to be chewed on, gummed on with a content sigh. His dark eyes connect with his father’s and sparkle with contentment, with happiness as he kicks his legs excitedly. Long fingers tickle feet clothed in a soft romper; earn the tickler a giggle as his fingers skim against the romper that’s the same color as Mommy’s dress and Daddy’s tie, creating connecting lines so more than just rings, genetics, and a surname tie them together.

The door opens and the noise from the party two floors down assaults his ears. Henry releases the bear, turns his head in a motion that mimics his father’s as Chuck looks to the intruder. He squirms in his father’s hands, reaching out towards the woman that stands in the doorway.

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