Sorry about the late update, I've been distracted with my new fic. Hope you enjoy, sorry it's so short.

Chapter 5: Garden Party

An Upper East Side wedding is only two weeks away, but dresses and guest lists aren't what have got this blogger fascinated. The wedding party has my full attention. CB & B have been increasingly chummy. Do I sense a rekindled flame for these two star-crossed lovers, or will it burn out before it's begun leaving them just as unhappy and frustrated as ever.

You Know You Love Me

XOXO

Gossip Girl

Perfect. Everything was where he wanted it. Even Gossip Girl had taken notice of the fact he and Blair were now on speaking terms. As Chuck headed to Lilly's Garden party, he smiled with satisfaction. His plans were in place and if tonight went according to plan, by he'd have Blair all to himself.

The sunlight illuminated the Brookfield Gardens brilliantly, reflecting the soon to wed couple's moods perfectly as they stood in front of their peers smiling and giving toasts. Chuck stood in the back as he awaited Carter's arrival. Blair hadn't shown up yet, but Jenny had said she'd be arriving alone while Marcus took care of some family things today. His absence would only further help Chuck's plans.

"Excited? Today's the big day." Carter said as he slinked up next to Chuck.

"Is everything set for tonight?" Chuck asked.

"I called the company that always provided the girls for The Lost Weekend. Everything's set."

"My P.I. says Marcus will be at The Cross Town Bar tonight meeting with his accountant. I need her to get there just as the accountant leaves."

"Don't worry, it's all set up. I've even got a guy there to take the picture. It should be up on Gossip Girl no later than eight."

"Good, that'll give me enough time to pay the girl and set the mood for tonight's festivities."

"You're sure you want to go through with this?" Carter asked still uncertain of the wiseness of the plan.

"Trust me, its for the best."

"Ok, then you're on." Carter discreetly pointed to Blair as she entered the party. She wore her hair in lose curls that cascaded down her back, complimenting her floral sundress. Chuck made his way over to her.

"Lovely as always Waldorf." Chuck took her hand in his leaning down to kiss it.

"Why thank you Bass. I see someone's on their best behavior."

"Only for you. Care for a walk around the garden."

Blair looked at him suspiciously. They had been getting along lately, which made walking alone with him all to dangerous. She couldn't trust herself alone with him, it was dangerous, and they were dangerous. Unfortunately his smoldering hazel eyes were out in full force today and she accepted his offer linking her arm with his.

"I've been thinking." Chuck stated, as Bair smelt the flowers.

"About anything specifically?" She asked as she picked an orange blossom off a bush.

"Mostly us, back then." He clarified.

"Really? Why would you do that?" Blair asked raising her eyebrow at him.

"With Dan and Vanessa's wedding coming up, I guess I feel sentimental.

"You've never been a sentimental person."

"Well, I don't have much to think back on longingly. Except for you, that is."

"What has been on you mind the most?" Blair asked her curiosity getting the best of her judgment.

"The first time I saw you mostly. You were breathtaking in you white dress, prancing around my fathers ballroom."

"That was so long ago, I can't believe you remember the dress." Blair asked shocked.

"I remember every detail about back then. What you wore, what you talked about, how you made me feel. How you still make me feel."

"Chuck don't do this. Things have been going so well lately."

"Exactly, I miss you Blair. I know you miss me."

"That's not the point. I'm with Marcus."

"Do you remember Monaco?" Chuck asked ignoring her statement.

"Chuck…"

"That night after you fought with Georgina, the first night we ever…"

"Yes I remember it perfectly, and this is not the time or place to discuss that." Blair interjected.

"Do you remember the next night?"

"Chuck, I'm serious."

"When you told me you loved me."

"And you didn't return the words. Yes I remember that night as well."

"I loved you that night, I loved you the first day I saw you at that stupid brunch my father threw. And I still love you."

"Stop." Blair's voice wavered as he began to close the space between their bodies.

"I will always love you Blair, and you'll always love me. So why fight it?"

"Because…" Chucks lips moved over Blair's stopping her words. Blair lost all ability to think, one arm hooked his neck, and her other hand grabbed his lapel pulling him closer. His hands went to the small of her waist holding her possessively against him.

"I love you." He whispered his mouth moving to her neck.

"I love you too." Blair breathed, her hands intertwining themselves with his hair.

"God I've missed this." He said pulling away from her for a second.

"What are we doing?" Blair asked as clarity hit her. She was at a party making out with a man who wasn't her boyfriend.

"Its pretty self explanatory." Chuck smirked.

"We can't do this." Blair pushed him away. "This is wrong, I'm with Marcus."

"So? Leave him."

"I can't just leave him. I left you. Why would I think we could be friends?" Blair asked rhetorically, cursing her inability to control herself when it came to Chuck.

"Because your naïve."

"This thing between has to stop."

"No it doesn't. The thing between you and Marcus has to stop."

"This is over, Chuck. Do you understand? I'm serious."

"Its never over, Blair. Not with us."

"You need to leave me alone for the rest of the party. The rest of forever."

"Blair don't be ridiculous."

"I'm not. I can't be around you, even when we're friends we're always two seconds away from hooking up. Its not fair to Marcus."

"Who cares what's fair to Marcus? I hate Marcus. Dump Marcus." Chuck's voice grew petulant.

"I'm an adult now Chuck. I have to think about my future and you aren't a reliable option."

"But Marcus is."

"Marcus would never hurt me. We should go back to the party."

"Fine." Chuck sighed angrily.

"You go first. I need a minute." Chuck nodded his head and went back to the party. He spotted Carter by the bar.

"Scotch, neat." Chuck ordered.

"How'd it go?" Carter asked.

Chuck's earlier agitated expression turned into his signature smirk. "Perfectly, she's right where I want her."

"You're very strategic when it comes to love." Chuck laughed softly before taking a sip of his drink. "So the plan's still on?" Carter asked.

"Absolutely. Tonight all my hard work pays off. To victory." Chuck announced raising his glass to Carter.

"To victory." Carter tapped his glass to Chuck's as he saw Blair emerge from the garden. If he wasn't so loyal to Chuck he might have felt bad about ruining the girls happiness.

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