I do NOT own the characters or the rights to them. I only own the idea.

This story is centered around Dan and Blair. They are both approximately 28 years old in this story. Will have multiple chapters. I have up to chapter 2 done so far and if chapter 1 has enough views/reviews I will post it soon.

I am just going along with the flow with this story so it is taking me longer to write because I am just writing it as the ideas come to me at that moment. Personally I like chapter 2 much better because there is A LOT more Dair interaction! Anyways I hope you like it!

Rated M for possible future chapters!

Chapter 1 - Change is in the Air

The evening air was cool on her skin and it sent a shiver down her spine. Blair had gone out on the balcony in hopes of getting away from all the judgemental eyes of her former peers. She shouldn't have come. High school reunions were a chance to show everyone how well you've succeeded in life and to prove you are more then who you were in high school.

Truth is she had succeeded. She owned her own clothing and cosmetics line and she had been dating Chuck Bass. The man she once thought truly understood her and the man she once loved. The thing though is that people change, or maybe, they were the same all along. She had just been to blind to see it.

Gazing up at the starlit sky Blair held back tears. She had succeeded in everything except the one thing she wanted most -love- and somewhere along the line she lost herself.

Why did Chuck have to be an ungrateful cheating bastard? Blair thought to herself. She had given him everything, but it wasn't good enough. She wasn't enough and that's the part that hurt the most. The second she brought up the idea of marriage Chuck had grown more distant. When she had gone to his work to take him out for a surprise lunch, she had found him at his desk groping his partially naked secretary whom was draped over him. Blair had run out of his office without so much as a look back, and he never called to apologize. Never wrote. Didn't care. "Just as well." Blair told herself trying to make herself believe it.

Dan was running a little late for his ten year high school reunion, but he still made it with plenty of time to spare. At twenty-eight he was already a very successful writer having had a number of his books on the Best Seller list. As he stepped out of his limo he noticed her almost immediately. She stood on the balcony wearing a stunning red dress (no doubt one of her designs) and staring up at the night sky. Her soft wavy brunette hair tumbled down her shoulders and the light coming from an open door gave her an almost angle-like appearance. Waldorf angle-like? Yea right Humphrey. Dan thought, amusing himself. "Well better get the show on the road." Dan spoke under his breath quietly.

Dan went about and mingled with his former peers. He didn't continue for long as all anyone was talking about was the former Queen B and how she landed exactly where she belonged. Heartbroken. Dan couldn't help but roll his eyes. You can take the kids out of high school, but you cant take the high school out of the kids immediately came to his mind. Lucky Serena isn't here. She would have all their heads on a stick for treating her best friend like this. Looking around Dan couldn't see Blair anywhere. Surely she couldn't still be outside? he thought. It's chilly out there and a dress won't help for warmth. Dan went to grab his coat.

Blair was so deep in thought she didn't even realize she was no longer alone until someone slid a jacket over her cold shoulders. Gripping the sides of the jacket and pulling it around her she turned to face none other then "Dan Humphrey." Blair stared at him, a little unsure.

"Blair Waldorf." Dan replied as if still not believing seeing her again after all these years. She looked stunning and the red dress went great with her hair. Not that either of them were old, but the ten years since graduating high school treated Blair well. She still looked a lot like she did in high school, however, her features were now more mature and defined. Realizing he was looking her over and that she noticed he said the first thing that came to mind. "You've aged well." Oh go had he really just said that! "Uh, what a meant is that time has treated you well. You look great! N-n-not that you didn't before! Your looks are just more defined now…oh god." Dan ran his hand down his face.

He was stammering and going completely red in the face. Blair couldn't keep a straight face any longer and started laughing. It felt good for her to be able to laugh again.

"Dan its alright. I know what you meant!" she said when she started to calm down from laughing. She looked back up at him and saw he was staring at her like she had gone completely nuts and she started to laugh again.

"Uh Blair are you ok?" Dan asked starting to feel a little worried. Blair took a few calming breaths and got herself under control. Unfortunately it was a little late and her hysterical laughing caught some unwanted attention.

"Well isn't it Blair Waldorf." Penelope sneered. Blair froze and looked at Penelope then snuck a glance Dan. Dan looked from Blair to Penelope and could tell from the look on the Penelope's face that she hadn't changed. Still as jealous and childish as ever. "So how's Chuck doing? Oh wait that's right. He dumped you, but not before cheating on you. What's the matter Blair? Turn out that Blair Waldorf wasn't enough for him after all?" Dan looked at Blair and could tell she was on the verge of tears. That's not like the old Blair he thought. The old Blair would have torn a strip out of Penelope.

Not wanting to see Blair start crying and especially not at a high school reunion Dan took her hand and bent his head towards her. "Lets get out of here" he whispered in her ear and went to lead her to the exit. "We're not in high school anymore. Its time to stop being such a spiteful bitch and grow up." Dan commented to Penelope as they walked past her. Penelope glared after them with her mouth agape. Everyone was whispering while they watched Dan and Blair leave.

Once they got outside Dan let go of Blair's hand. She didn't like it. It just felt so empty, so cold. She held her hand close, looking at her open palm and then up at Dan through her eyelashes. "You didn't have to do that" she managed in a soft and vulnerable voice.

"I know." replied Dan as he looked at her in the eyes.

"Then why did you?" breathed Blair. She wanted to know. Dan was going to make one of his lame reasoning's when he saw the vulnerability in her eyes and he realized he just wanted to be honest.

"Because you looked heartbroken and so alone, and no one should have to be alone Blair. Besides…" he said slightly grinning at her "…I never liked Penelope and it was kind of fun pissing her off." At that a small smile spread across Blair's lips.

"Well then Humphrey the least I can do is buy you dinner." Blair offered nodding to her waiting limo. "Uh…" Was Blair Waldorf asking him out? "Sure. I mean why not ." Blair handed Dan back his coat and he followed Blair to her waiting limo totally unsure of what to think, but surprisingly looking forward to the dinner.