I bet you're wondering what Gossip Girl is doing up so early. Truth is I never went to bed. Why waste precious time dreaming when waking life is so much better? Is there really anything better than a lazy Sunday? Reading the paper in bed, sipping coffee, scrambling an egg or two. Yeah, right we Upper East Siders don't do lazy breakfast is brunch and it comes with champagne, dress code and a hundred of our closest friends and enemies. Chuck's dad Bart Bass is hosting the annual brunch for his foundation. Everyone is invited. Well not everyone.

Eric and I are currently sitting on his one-person armchair as we listen to Serena who is sprawled on his bed like a mental patient. Eric nods his head in contemplation, "So he waved? I wouldn't have taken him for a waiver."

I try not to laugh at Eric's mocking Serena's love life. He has been watching way too many soaps.

Serena gets out of the bed and begins pacing the floor, "No he was just trying to be funny."

I nod looking at Eric before turning back to my sister, "Or maybe he is shy."

Serena sighed, "Or he hated me."

Eric laughs, "No guy in the history of the world has ever hated you. Or Rosie. It is a part of nature."

Serena shakes her head as she continues to pace, "Whatever, it is probably for the best. The last thing I need in my life is another guy. He was just so smart though and funny."

I smile at her, "It sounds like you like him."

Serena continues, "And nice. God Blair was so mean to me last night I don't even know why. Whatever I'm sure if we talk about it, we can work it out. Hey, maybe I should go over there."

She proposes with her 'I just had a great idea which will most likely end horrible face'.

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Serena and I left, Eric's and are making our way to Blair's so we can have our traditional Sunday breakfast while watching Breakfast at Tifanny's. Serena is calling her as we make our way to our building so we can get changed before meeting up with her, "Hey Blair it's me. Eh, I guess you're still sleeping but I'm gonna come over I think we need to talk. Ok ehm, see you soon bye."

Looks like the tables all set. As soon as the guests arrive, we can start dishing. Here's what's on the menu:

Serena and I are sifting through her clothes for her Michelle Parise which I need to borrow. Set=rena groans, "Mom, did you borrow my Michelle Parise? Uh, I can't find anything in here!"

Mom leans against the doorframe with her expresso, "Well, it might help if you unpacked. Look you're home now it's your life; you should start living it."

I scowl looking around the hotel room, "This is not life; this is a hotel we're living in because you decided you didn't like the color of the walls in our real home."

Mom sighs before looking down and handing her the green pumps I needed for my outfit which consisted of a sleeveless trenchcoat dress which was unbuttoned by the belt so you could see the denim shorts I wore.

Serena moans, "Mom I said I'd go to this brunch, what more do you want from me?"

Mom looks shocked, "Serena, why are you like this? You love parties; this is just not like you."

"Maybe it is like me maybe you don't know what I'm really like," Serena hints.

"Oh ok, tell me," mom says feigning interest and stupidity.

I put on my pumps as mom tries to continue our horrible conversation, "So did you and Dan have fun at the concert last night?"

"We uhm, never made it. We actually ended up at the 'Kiss on the Lips' party", Serena tells her knowing she would be happy with her response.

"Ah, well that must have pleased Blair," she smirked.

"Blair? Actually no not that pleased, from what I heard, which is why we're going to talk to her", I told her before getting up and grabbing my bag.

Our mom stops us before we can leave, "Just be back in time for brunch, ok?"

"Mom!"

She shrugs, "Look, honey, I know how hard it is for you to be back but the more you hide away, the more people are gonna think you have something to hide."

"Coming from someone who's keeping my brother in an institution," I laugh, grabbing my sunglasses and putting them on my head.

"That's different. I mean it; don't be late!"

We roll our eyes before heading out and hailing a taxi before rushing in.

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We exit the elevator and look around Blair's penthouse for Dorota or Blair herself. I hear footsteps descending from the stairs and look up to see her. 

Serena looks at her confused as to why she isn't dressed, "Blair?! Hey."

Blair looks at the both of us, "Serena. Amber-Rose."

I smile lifting the Magnolia's Bakery bag, "Hey, we got three dry caps and Audrey."

Serena takes out the Breakfast at Tiffany's DVD, waving it in the air. Blair looks at the two of us for a second before smiling,

"I must have totally blanked on the part, where I invited you over."

She walks past Serena and me to the living room. Serena and I give each other confused expressions before following her, "I, I called you to tell you we were coming."

Blair moves to grab the news off the side table by her lounge chair.

Serena continues, "Blair, its Sunday morning coffee, croissants, Breakfast at Tiffany's, it's our tradition."

Blair smiles looking up at us, "I have new traditions now."

Blair moves on to her chaise and reads the news. I scoff, "Well, they're not traditions if they're new."

Blair smirks at us before moving her legs for me to sit next to her on the chaise. Serena follows, wearing a very annoyed expression, "Look Blair, I'm really trying to make an effort here I thought everything was good between us."

Blair has a sullen look on her face, "It was, before I found out you had sex with my boyfriend."

Everything freezes around me while I digest what she just said. There is no way that Serena would do that. Not to Blair. I can't believe this. Blair moves off the chair and walks away.

I look at Serena with tears in my eyes. She knew I liked Nate. Serena moves her hand towards me but I flinch away and move to stand next to Blair.

She guiltily looks at the both of us, "How'd you find out?"

Blair glares at her, "Nate told me. At least he felt he owed it to me to tell the truth."

Serena shakes her head, "I don't know what to say."

Blairs scoffs, "Don't bother saying anything. I wouldn't believe you anyway."

I scoff. I defended her. I was with her through everything and she never told me. I have managed to hide my tears so Blair doesn't know how hurt I am, "When?"

"A, it was...", Serena begins but Blair interrupts her.

"Four days after you had left", Blair spits, shooting daggers at Serena, "You know, I always knew you're a whore...I never took you for a liar too."

I can't believe this is happening. Here I was feeling guilty for leaving Nate and he was having sex with my sister.

"How can I fix this?", Serena sighs. I know that she really does want to change but her keeping secrets like this was not a good start.

"You don't, Serena. You just stay away from me, my boyfriend and my friends. You're done here", Blair says before pointing at the elevator for her to go.

I wait for Serena to leave not wanting to be with her before turning to Blair, "I am sorry. I didn't know. If I did..."

Blair stops me with her hand, "I trust you. But I really would like to be alone right now."

I nod before leaving for the Palace. My home for now.

Serena's visit was short and apparently not very sweet, but you know what is? Revenge, we hear its best served cold. Who's hungry?

By the time I get back to the Palace, I am late for brunch. I rush to get dressed into a lave flowy dress with a sweetheart neckline. I put on a green emerald choker and a long thin green necklace before braiding some of my hair into a bun.

The entire time, I can't help but wonder why Nate would not tell me that he slept with my sister. Especially since a week before he told me that he was in love with me.

I practically run downstairs to the breakfast room. I have a feeling that Bass brunch won't be the way it usually is. Usually, Blair, Chuch, Serena, Nate and I all sit together and joke around about whatever is going in that day. But considering that I don't want to talk to my sister right now and Nate is avoiding me for whatever reason, I might have to fly solo.

I notice Serena and Dan getting food at the breakfast bar and walk up to join them, grabbing my own plate, "Good morning."

Serena smiles at me, probably thinking I forgave her, scooping a pile of fruit on her plate and handing the spoon to me. I take it and do the same. Serena stops looking distracted by someone and excuses herself, leaving Dan and me alone.

I smile at Dan, "So, what are you interested in Dan?"

Dan looks at me shocked that I am starting a conversation with him, "Oh-um-Well you know other than the occasional polo match..."

I look at him amused before he shakes his head with a smile, "No...I, uh, actually enjoy literature and writing."

I look at him with a bright smile, "Me too. Well I mean I am no writer but I absolutely love reading. Right now I am rereading Paradise Lost. Have you read it?"

Dan laughs, "Read it? I have practically studied it. I mean the poem is ingenious."

We are now sitting at a table, eating our breakfast as we argue the intentions of Milton's writing. I am so happy to finally have someone to talk about this with. Blair is great for films but not quite an avid reader. 

While Dan is telling me about some books he read that he thought I would enjoy, I notice Nate looking at me. I turn away and try to listen to Dan but am too distracted by Nate's eyes burning into my head. I want to confront him for what he did or why he is ignoring me. I turn back at him and he quickly looks away scared to be caught. 

Serena returns with a smile, "What did I miss?"

I shake my head with a smile, taking Dan's phone to type in my number, "Nothing. I have to go but Dan call me so we can meet up and discuss this more."

Dan nods, allowing me to leave. I turn to Nate, knowing he is looking at me and nudge my head towards the door. Nate nods and follows me. 

When we are alone I turn around and confront him, "What the hell?"

Nate isn't shocked knowing that he has made a mess, he does look mad at me though, "I should be asking you that. You left. I told you how I felt about you and you tell me you felt the same and then you just leave me."

I bite my lip knowing that he is right, "Yes, I know and I am sorry for that."

Nate scoffs, "I'm sorry? That's it?"

"You slept with my sister and then avoided me," I deadpan.

Nate frowns, knowing he lost, "Only because I was ashamed. It was a mistake. I was drunk and mad and hurt that you left and I wanted to make you feel the same way I did. I regretted it immediately after I did it. That was not how I wanted that to go..."

I feel tears sprouting in my eyes, "It doesn't change the fact that you did, Nate."

Nate grabs my hands, stopping me from turning away from him, "I know, I know and I am sorry. Please forgive me."

He wipes away my tears. I look up at him, he is so close to me. His hands have not moved from my face. I place my hands over his own before nodding. He smiles, leaning in. 

I push him away, "Whoa, Nate. This doesn't change the fact that you are with Blair and I am her best friend."

Nate groans in annoyance, "So we are back to this? Huh?"

I back away knowing he is upset, "We are just friends."

Nate rubs his face, "I don't love her, Amber. I love you. Why can't we just be together?"

"Blair loves you, Nate. I am not going her hurt her by ruining her relationship", I tell him. Before pulling him into a hug, "We are friends. That is it."

Nate sighs before wrapping his arms around me, "Fine. If that's what you want...then that is what we'll be."

I feel him place a soft kiss on my head. We pull away and begin to enter the breakfast room. Nate is catching me up on everything I missed. Blair interrupts our conversation though by placing a huge kiss on his lips right in front of me.

I smile, knowing that this is what I wanted, for her to be happy. Nate looks at me cautiously and I just shake my head.

Blair turns to me giving me a wink, "If you'll excuse us," she leans down and excitedly whispers in my ear, "This is it."

I smile back hiding my tears with a smile, as I have always done, "Be safe."

I turn around and walk away. I walk to the bathroom and go into a stall. When I know nobody is in with me, I let out all the tears I had been holding. Blair and Nate have been dating since kindergarten, and Blair and I have been best friends, long before that. I can't take this away from her, her friendship means everything to me.

Some may call this a fustercluck but on the Upper East Side we call this Sunday afternoon. 

~.~

Well, Serena's mystery man is a mystery no longer. His name is, oh who cares. Now that he and S are over so are his fifteen minutes. But his sister Jenny was spotted with a new dress gifted from Blair herself. Everyone knows an Eleanor original is the uniform of B's private army. But will J be a loyal soldier? Or will she side with S's rebel forces? And poor A. Sometimes having everything you wanted means losing the one thing you truly loved. And as for S herself. We hear she left today's brunch with no sister, no friends, no boy and nowhere left to run. It looks like the ultimate insider has become a total outsider. It's your move, Serena and you know who'll be watching, Gossip Girl.