A.N: Okay well I had this idea in my head, which is mainly the reason I wanted to end Cruising with Drama. It's set six years after senior year. I hope you all enjoy and tell me what you think. )

Blair Waldorf knocked the door of the Palace hotel's penthouse. It had been too long since she had been here last and everything had changed. She and Chuck had broken up seven months ago. She had caught him with another woman. The image of them lying on his bed going at it haunted her everyday. She thought Yale was supposed to be perfect, but who had she been kidding when she knew Chuck Bass was there. She had kept in contact with her best friend Serena, which was the reason she was at the Palace in the first place. The doorknob started to turn and the door flew open. Blair smiled when she saw Eric smiling back at her. He spoke.

"Blair!"

"Eric!"

She gave him a hug. He had always been like a little brother to her. His looks hadn't changed that much. He had let his grow out a little. He had also grown. He was around six feet. They separated. She spoke.

"Eric I missed you. How's Harvard?"

He sighed.

"I go to NYU now. Me and Harvard just didn't mix. Besides I like the art class I'm taking there."

Blair smiled.

"Well I'm glad your having a good time."

He smiled.

"So what's with you? What have you been up to since you graduated at Yale?"

"I've actually been working for Vogue. They want me to write for them about the different types of fashion around the world. It truly is a blessing."

Eric smiled at her.

"Good job Blair."

She smiled. He led her into the living room. Guests were already there. Lily Van der Woodsen-Bass made her way over to Blair and Eric.

"Blair. It is so good to see you."

She gave Blair a hug. Blair missed her. She was far more considerate then her own mother. Mr. Bass made his way over to his wife. He smiled when he saw Blair.

"Blair. It is such a pleasure."

She smiled.

"The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Bass."

The four of them chatted for a bit. They still had no idea why Serena asked all of them to come to the penthouse that day. Blair and Eric excused themselves and went to get some champagne. Suddenly, Blair saw a familiar figure sitting on the couch. Nate was sitting still. He hadn't want to come but his dad told him he could find a girl. Nate knew that was a lie. He knew all of the girls in the Upper East Side, some a little better than others. He turned his head and saw Blair Waldorf talking with Eric. Damn she's still beautiful he thought. She had always been beautiful. The last time he had seen her was at the Constance Billiard-St. Jude's graduation. Even then she had been paying more attention to his best friend, Chuck Bass. He hadn't spoken to Chuck that much either. The last time he had was when he had been taking a walk through Central Park one summer. That had been three years ago and they hadn't talked that much. Nate decided to go say hi to Blair. He fixed his Armani tie before actually getting up. He smiled and walked toward her.

"Blair."

She turned around and saw him. She smiled. His blue eyes were still as pool as the sky. His teeth were perfect and his hair was perfectly messy.

"Hello Nate."

She gave him a hug. It had been so long. They separated. Eric had excused himself. Blair looked at Nate.

"So what's been up with you?"

"Not that much. I've actually been sailing a lot."

Blair smiled. She knew how much he loved sailing. He looked at her.

"So how are things with you?"

"Oh things are great. I just recently got a job at Vogue. It's everything I've ever wanted."

Nate smiled.

"Congratulations, Blair."

"Thank you."

He gave her another hug. She couldn't stop thinking about Chuck though. Maybe she would actually be happy if he was still in her life. They separated. They talked some more. Mostly about how much they have done since high school. Some more guests had come. Blair spotted Jenny and Kyle walking through the penthouse doors. Kyle had always been a great friend. She hadn't really kept contact with him but she knew they had a good friendship. With Jenny, she hadn't even tried to keep contact with her. They just were not meant to be friends. Both of them made their way over to Blair and Nate. Jenny smiled.

"Hey you two."

Blair gave her a smile. Nate spoke.

"Hey Jenny. How's school?"

"It's alright. Me and Eric are in the same art class."

Blair tried not to roll her eyes. Little Jenny always finding a way to try to fit it she thought. Blair turned to Kyle.

"So Kyle what have you been up to?"

He smiled.

"I spent four years in South Africa where I helped out at the orphanages."

Blair smiled. Kyle was just a nice guy.

"That is really amazing."

He beamed. They kept talking about his years in South Africa. Blair still couldn't believe that he had been somewhere and left his sort of crappy life behind to help out others. He didn't have money to offer but had a heart. That was more than she could say about some of the Upper East Side boys. They hadn't realized how long they had been talking, when a familiar voice interrupted them.

"The guests of honour are here."

Blair turned around only to be face to face with Chuck Bass. She couldn't even look at him. So much had gone on between them and looking at him brought pain to her heart. She had known she was going for a bad boy but she hadn't realized that it would hurt so much. Chuck didn't look that much at her either. He missed her so much but she had told him it was over. How could he have been so stupid. How could he have put love on the line for a stupid one night stand.

Nate didn't notice their awkward silence. He walked over to Chuck.

"Chuck! It's great to see you."

Chuck smirked.

"Great to see you too, Nathaniel."

Jenny smiled and Kyle just waved. Nate, Jenny and Kyle went to go back to the living room. Blair turned around to follow, but Chuck grabbed her arm. She turned around and looked at him. His eyes seemed vulnerable. She tried her best to glare at him, but just seeing him brought tears to her eyes. He pulled her closer. He spoke gently.

"Blair. I've missed you."

She looked at him.

"Well I bet a burlesque dancer from Victrola could easily make you forget me."

She got her arm free from his grasp but still kept eye contact. He looked at her.

"Blair, I could never stop loving you. What I did was wrong but you have to understand that I love you so much that there aren't enough words to describe it."

She looked him in the eyes. She wanted to kiss him right then and there, but a part of her told her that he would just give her pain. Her heart didn't need that. It was just starting to heal. She took a deep breath before speaking.

"Well you may love me, but I want nothing to do with you. You never changed, Bass. And I think you never will."

She started walking toward the living room. She sat down beside Eric on one of the couches. Chuck came back into the living room but sat on the other end. Serena and Dan were standing in front so everyone could see them. Everyone wondered what one earth was going on. Serena was smiling wildly. Dan was trying to hide his smile but it was obvious he was happy as well. Everyone silenced so they could hear what was going on. Dan took a deep breath before speaking.

"Me and Serena have been dating ever since junior year. Our relationship has survived two different universities. And the last year we realized that we belong with each other. So that's why I asked Serena to marry me."

Everyone applauded. Blair smiled. Cabbage Patch had guts. Serena spoke next.

"And I said yes!"

Everyone cheered and clapped louder. Everybody went to go congratulate the couple. When Blair finally got to see them, she ran over to Serena.

"Serena!"

They pulled back. Serena smiled at her best friend.

"B, you look great!"

"Thank you, but S let's talk about you! I mean your getting married for goodness sake."

Serena smiled.

"B, I want you to be my maid of honour."

Blair gasped.

"Really?"

Serena smiled and nodded her head.

"There would be no one better."

Blair didn't know what to do but hug her best friend. They separated so Serena could go talk to other people who wanted to congratulate her. Blair moved over to where Dan was.

"Congratulation Cabbage Patch."

He smiled.

"Thank you, but don't you think that "Cabbage Patch" is getting a little old?"

Blair giggled.

"Don't worry it'll go away when you finally get rid of Cedric."

His eyes went wide. He whispered.

"How did you know about that?"

She smirked.

"You have so much to learn. Me and S are best friends. Do the math."

He smiled. She walked away and went to find Eric. She found him talking to a girl. He seemed really interested so she decided to leave him alone. She walked around and found herself in the kitchen. She sat at the breakfast table. She remembered the millions of times she had come here for breakfast. It was just better there. Her silence was broken when she heard someone else was in the room. She looked and saw Chuck. Can't he leave me alone? she thought. She started to get up but his voice stopped her.

"Blair I know I can't change the past but I can work on the future."

She didn't want to look at him. She was afraid if she did she would fall in love with him again. She finally gathered up the energy to look at him. She glared.

"Well have fun working on the future by yourself."

She walked out. She heard Lily announcing dinner. She made her way over to the dining table. She sat beside Eric and Serena. She looked up and wished she hadn't. Facing her was Chuck. Why does have to sit where I am facing! she thought. This was going to be a long dinner.