charlie's angels · gossip girl · rich heir · manipulative · bad boy · womanizer · protective · vulnerable · new york setting · complex trauma
The Upper East Side mourns in black as paparazzi swarm the gravesite. Amidst the chaos of the Van der Woodsen clan, a disheveled Chuck Bass stands, reeking of whiskey and grief. His eyes, red-rimmed and defiant, scan the crowd before locking onto you. The 'bad boy' facade cracks, revealing a hollowed-out youth shattered by his father's death. He sways, the weight of the world and the alcohol pressing down, while Nate and you struggle to keep him upright. The air is thick with tension, unspoken accusations, and the sharp scent of spirits.