A/N: This is based off the TV version of Gossip Girl, seeing as I have never read the books, get my knowledge from the small-screen and Wikipedia. I am a Covenant Queen though, so thus, I embark on this adventure purely for my own fun. Slightly AU, since Nate and Tyler are the same person, but since this is in the Covenant world, his name is Tyler. Also, Tyler has not told Blair of Serena and their past love affair yet. Oh yes, and Serena is Reid's cousin. Otherwise both worlds are unchanged. This is set at the end of senior year.

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People poured out of the boarding hallway door, greeting various family members, friends, and loves. Caleb, Pogue and Reid all shifted impatiently, waiting for their fourth and youngest member to step off the plane and into their presence. First class was always let off first, usually an older group of people. Tyler would be spotted easily in the crowd.

Reid shoved his hands in his pockets and pretended he hadn't missed his closest friend in the least. Caleb took notice and frowned at this, wishing Reid and Tyler hadn't parted on such harsh terms. Reid resented Tyler leaving him behind for the rich stuff shirt life of the Upper East Side. A whole school year he had been gone, and now, Tyler was transferring back to graduate with his friends. Tyler had promised that he was bringing plenty of stories and a surprise back with him.

As Tyler walked through that boarding door, though, it was obvious to see what his surprise was. In fact, there were two.

They were girls. Girls they recognized. One was blonde, her hair pulled back into a ponytail, and her tall, thin figure was clothed in a large green sweater and jeans. She was friendly, an excited smile on her face. The second was a shorter girl, brunette with tousled curls. She was dressed a little more conservative, girlier, and definitely preppier. She didn't seem like she was too happy to be here.

"Reid!" Serena shouted with a laugh, dropping everything to run to her favorite cousin. Back in the day, Reid was the very man who had shown her how to break the rules and have fun her way. The adults hated his influence on her, but she loved him the same. Good memories were with him. But as she flung her arms around Reid, his shocked eyes were on Blair and Tyler, holding hands tightly.

"Hey, Serena," Caleb greeted, patting her on the shoulder good-naturedly as she hugged Reid. Pogue did the same.

"Serena, I'd like to breathe again today," Reid choked.

"Sorry," she laughed, quickly releasing her hold. As she hugged the others, Blair stepped forward next.

"Reid. It's been a long time."

Reid nodded down to her hand in Tyler's.

"Apparently."

"Look at you two!" Caleb said with a hearty laugh, also noticing their hands locked. "A couple now, huh? Well, I can't say I didn't see that coming…"

Blair hit Caleb on the shoulder to make him behave.

"So what, I've liked him forever, sue me!"

"It just was so obvious, is what's funny," Pogue jumped in. "Oh yeah, and Kate wanted me to tell you she was sorry she couldn't make it, but she's really looking forward to seeing you at dinner tonight at Caleb's place."

"Awww, Kate!" Serena cooed. "How is that girl? I've missed her."

"She's missed you too… she hasn't shut up about Paris since you went last spring…"

Pogue walked off with Serena to the baggage area, as Blair and Tyler followed. Caleb lingered behind with Reid, holding him around the shoulders and shaking him in an effort to get him to smile.

"Com'on, Reid, let your beef with Tyler go. He's back, and it's fun time."

Reid furrowed his brow and frowned some more.

"It's not Tyler I'm upset about."

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And off we go. Please review.
Signed,
--RedRogue