Manhattan's Elite

Chapter 6

Chuck's POV

I was about to open my eyes before I was hit with a harsh pounding in my head. I groaned weakly, slowly trying to adjust myself in bed. I fluttered my eyes open, seeing that I wasn't in my room. I smirked for a second before realizing this was Blair's room. I slowly sat up, seeing an aspirin along with a glass of water. I grabbed the aspirin, taking it with the water noticing a small post it besides it. I grabbed it, smiling weakly at what it read.

You were really drunk last night. I don't know what was bothering you but I just let you stay in Blair's room for the night. She's coming home today so I suggest you leave as soon as you wake up. Dorota left some breakfast for you in the dining room. -M

I smiled to myself before getting up and placing my shoes back on, walking back downstairs to find Dorota tidying up. She looked up at me before quickly handing me a plate of bacon and eggs with wrap on it. "You must go quickly before Miss.Blair arrives. I must go clean her room," she said before pushing me along to the elevator and hurrying herself up to her room. I chuckled, taking the plastic off and happily taking a bite before the elevator doors opened to Madison.

"Oh, good morning Chuck," she said a bit awkwardly as I gave her a small smile.

"Uh hey, thank you about last night-" she quickly cut me off by getting off the elevator and letting me get in myself.

"Uh, yeah don't worry about it. Don't even mention it," she brushed off as I nodded slowly. What the hell happened?

"Uh...alright. I guess I'll see you around..." I said as the elevators closed. I tried to honestly remember what happened. I just remembered going to drink by myself because I had no one to invite. I have no idea how I wound up at the Waldorf house. I shrugged before getting out of the elevator and dialing for my limo.

Madison's POV

Both Blair and my mother had returned home the same day, which was pretty tiring to take
on but the day went on. As vacation came to an end, the night with Chuck had completely left my mind. I had gotten ready for school, walking downstairs and meeting Blair at the table for breakfast. She hummed, "So Dorota told me about Chuck," she said as I bit on my
lip.

"I don't know what you're talking about..?" I said as she gave me a 'really?' expression. I huffed, "Look. He came by really drunk and I didn't want him going back in the world alone. So I just made him stay for the night. Nothing happened."

She rose her brow, taking a drink of her tea. "Mkay well what about the night after the lounge?" she asked as I sighed.

"Also nothing B, I don't see Chuck like that," I said before a smirk crept on her face.

"I never asked if you liked him..." she said tauntingly  as I groaned, getting up.

"I'll just meet you at school," I muttered before grabbing my backpack and quickly making my way out.

I walked into campus, ignoring the stares of others, kinda used to it at this point as I began to walk towards my locker. Serena walked up to me, "Hey did you not come with Blair?" she said as I looked behind me.

"You don't see her right?" I joked as she sighed, walking past me.

"Just check the latest Gossip Girl blast," she muttered.

I bit on my lip, unlocking my phone and opening the app.

Morning Upper East Siders and welcome back to school. To keep you guys entertained for the day I'll leave this picture of Chuck Bass leaving the Waldorf penthouse during vacation. I'll leave it to your imagination.

You know you love me,
xoxo Gossip Girl.

People all around us were discussing their theories. I groaned, unlocking my locker to find a single white rose. My eyes softened, seeing a note beside it. I picked it up, seeing it was from Chuck.

I'm sorry for not being sneakier that morning. Just don't let it get to you.
-C

I rolled my eyes, tossing the note and grabbing my books before slamming my locker shut. Easy for him to say, this happened to him every other day. I walked to my first class, seeing Blair and Nate having a pretty heated discussion. Blair scoffed, her eyes landing on me as she quickly pulled me to her side.

"Mady, can you please tell Nate that Chuck was with you that night, please?" I gasped turning to look at Nate.

"He was- I mean not in that way, but that's besides the point. Nate you should trust her. You guys have been through a lot. I really don't think Chuck would be worth the breakup," I laughed lightly as Nate pursed his lips.

"He was the first time," he said softly as I frowned.

"Nate don't be stupid, the first time was barely even a break. I doubt anything happened..." I said turning to look at Blair. She sighed.

"Chuck took my virginity," she said as my eyes softened. She never told me that. I nodded slowly.

"Well. Um, well yeah Chuck was visiting me that night- Blair wasn't even home until the next morning," I said with a small shrug before walking past them for class.

The rest of the day consisted of a quiet group lunch with B and S. Plus the constant whispering behind my back the entire day. I just wanted to go home. Everyone was already calling me a whore and a bitch for trying to pin it on Blair, which I never did. It was all just beginning to get too twisted. I've never felt so disgusted in myself and I didn't even have sex with the man. After school, I was walking down the steps to make my way to the car waiting for me when Jessica tripped me. She laughed, Penelope joining her as my eyes softened.

"I couldn't believe it. I thought Chuck had the taste for classier, mm..smaller girls," she taunted as I clenched my jaw, carefully getting up and dusting my skirt off. I noticed Chuck was watching from above the staircase. I was certainly not about to be his little damsel in distress. I scoffed, grabbing Penelope's tea, sipping it with a smirk.

"Mm, you know what Jessica? Maybe that's why you two have never slept together," I said popping off the lid of P's drink before tossing it in her face, her screech filling the courtyard. I smirked, tossing the cup aside. "That shit might have worked before, but Im not letting you step over me. Not today. Not ever," I said, sashaying away as boys hollered, other girls quickly going to comfort Jessica.

I got home, seeing the car had pulled up behind a familiar limo. I rolled my eyes, getting out and harshly slamming the door. Chuck quickly got out of the limo, following after me into the building. "Madison. Madison. Madison for Christ's sake talk to me," he said quickly getting in the elevator beside me.

"I don't know who the fuck you think I am? Do you think feeding me shitty compliments and giving me a stupid rose as a sign of forgiveness for it is cute, it isn't. I'm not my sister, Chuck. You missed her chance with her. Hey, at least you popped her cherry, right? Add that to your playbook why don't you," I said dryly before getting out of the elevator. He continued to follow me.

"M, it's not like that. I'm not trying to replace Blair with you, I didn't want that night to happen with Blair. Neither of us did. Now she's happy with someone else and I'm trying to do the same with you-" I laughed.

"You're kidding, right? You? Chuck Bass? Want to move on from my sister, Blair, with me!" I laughed once more. I shook my head, looking back at him. "Chuck, you could never find in yourself to be truly happy with someone. It's just who you are. You're afraid of commitment," I shrugged.

"I'm not," he frowned stepping closer to me as I quickly took a step back, finding myself against the wall. I bit down on my lip as he looked over my face intently. "I'm not looking for commitment," he spoke huskily. I searched his eyes for a moment as his face inched closer to mine. I slowly brushed my lips against his.

"No emotion," I said quietly.

"None."