Let's Keep It Awkward | Zoyet - Gossip Girl Reboot

Chapter 5

Now Let's keep it awkward
I think we're ready for it, yeah, mmh

"You had sex with Monet in the restroom?!" Julien and Shan said in unison after Zoya finally confesses to them about her secret relationship with Monet.

"Lower your voices!" Zoya pleads as they sit on her bed, not wanting her father to hear. "Yes we did, but focus! I am only telling you about what happened tonight because I know Monet has feelings for me."

"I can't believe you've been secretly dating Monet." Julien was still in shock at the news.

Shan shakes her head, disagreeing, "It doesn't sound like they were really dating. It sounds like they were more like fuck bud-"

"Don't even say it!" Julien interrupts. "That's my sister and my best friend!"

"Please, can we focus? I am sorry I did not tell both of you. As you could tell this was hard for me to share. All this stuff, like my sexuality, falling for Monet De Haan of all people, and sneaking around, was all new to me. When it was over, I kept thinking how pathetic it sounds that I was playing house with Monet until she found something better."

"Well I am sorry I didn't pay enough attention Z. Clearly, you guys did a great job hiding cause not even Gossip Girl knows about the two of you." Julien says, feeling guilty.

"I knew something was up, but this was not what I expected. I thought you were secretly hooking up with Terrell, not Monet De Haan! Especially after she tried to kill you at the deb ball." Shan says, remembering.

"We actually made up that night after the ball." Zoya smiles remembering, "but that is beside the point." Zoya raises her hands to signal to stop interrupting her. "What we had was more than physical, it was special, and tonight confirmed that Monet still has feelings for me. I am not ready to move on, knowing something is still strong between us."

"Can't you just send a photo to gossip girl? It will break up Monley, and you can get back together?" Shan asks.

"No, if I do that, it could ruin Monet's reputation and will push her away more. I want a real chance for us to have a relationship. I think I have an idea to get her to finally acknowledge those feelings and maybe be willing to take that next step with me. I need both of you to help me with this. I know the two of you are still processing everything, but I wouldn't have come to you if I had a choice."

"After everything that happened with Obie, I definitely owe you one, so sign me up!" Julien says with a smile. 

"I do love a good scheme, so what's the plan?" Shan says

"We need a few things. Julien, I will need you to call a couple of favors, and we need to send a few tips to GG, but before all of that, there is one thing I need to do first. I need to come out to my dad."

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On the first week back to school after the charity event, Monet's reign of Constance went from giving students a taste of fear to full-on terror. She was on a power trip, and everyone was feeling it. The dress code was back on and her minions were giving out "de Haan de Merit'' tickets like candy. Monet started to hand out orders left and right, demanding that students move faster, be quieter, and pay attention to her. Many students and teachers were taken aback by her recent change in behavior. 

Monet was angry about many things. She was still fuming about the gossip girl's post at the charity event, which caused her to lose a sponsor. She had not spoken yet to her sister Celine about using her Penthouse. Lastly, she kept thinking about her unexpected quickie in the restroom with Zoya. It had been a moment of pure passion, leaving Monet feeling exhilarated and desired. But now, as she thought back to that night, she felt mixed emotions. She couldn't believe how easily Zoya put her in a vulnerable position she had never experienced. With her past flings, Monet was always in control, and any other way would be considered a weakness in her eyes. After that night, she felt that Zoya was the one in control. Zoya currently had the advantage over her, and she hated that feeling.