A/N: First of all, thank you soo much to all who have reviewed! I do appreciate them all-

Okay, so the title is kind of strange for where this is going, and believe me, this story is going nothing like I originally planned. I kind of like it though, it is fun to explore this odd avenue. It's an adventure into the world of 'what if'! So, sit back relax and go with it. At least I am not killing Cory off. HAHAHA!

Eric's Revenge: Completion of a tag ending, and more!!!

Keeping Secrets

Topanga sat in the student union the next day, once again sipping a double latte. She needed the caffeine to keep her awake, as she was still unable to sleep at night. All night she tossed and turned, trying to decide how she really felt about these two men- these brothers- and trying to get the memory of Eric's kiss out of her mind. She felt so guilty for enjoying it, and tried to reason with herself and justify her reactions. It had been a long time since she had been held and kissed, even just made to feel desirable. Of course Angela and Rachel were always telling her when guys would check her out, but she never noticed. She simply did not have the time or energy for a new relationship. There was also the pesky fact that her parents divorce had basically killed her belief in true love that lasts forever.

She snapped out of her thoughts and back to reality as she noticed Cory walk in with Shawn. He looked at her and smiled. It was a pained smile. She knew he was unhappy because she wouldn't be with him anymore. She nodded at him and then diverted her eyes. It hurt her to see him in pain, especially when she had caused it.

Shawn observed their interaction quietly, but he was too happy about his rediscovered relationship with Angela to worry too much. He was in a state of mind where he believed that true love would indeed conquer all, and it would be no time at all until Cory and Topanga were back together.

Cory moved quickly to the coffee counter and Shawn followed closely behind.

"Angela should be here any minute," Shawn grinned, "eight hours with out her is just too long, man."

Cory just looked at him. He knew he should be happy for him- and he was- he just never believed that Shawn and Angela would reunite before him and Topanga. Cory was jealous of his best friend; jealous of his happiness.

His eyes diverted from Shawn to see Eric come through the doors of the student union. He was relieved to have his brother there. He didn't want to have to sit with Shawn and Angela while they smooched the morning away, with no one else to talk to except Topanga.

Topanga looked up once more to see Eric walk past her on his way for his regular morning drink, a double cappuccino. She was surprised again that her heart rate increased and she found herself smiling at him. He nodded at her as he moved by, and smiled a slight one sided grin.

Cory completely missed this interaction, and had he noticed it would not have seemed odd to him. Eric and Topanga had always (pretty much) gotten along.

"Hey bro!" called Cory a genuine smile crossing his lips. "Wanna sit for a while?"

"Ya, that would be nice. I need my caffeine before I start on the things I have to do today. Jack has this whacked out idea that we need to clean the dorm, psha!" Eric rolled his eyes. Cleaning was just not a necessary part of life for him. There were too many other, more interesting, things to do.

The three men took their coffee to the seating area. Cory and Eric took the chairs (both of them subconsciously- or maybe consciously- avoiding Topanga), so Shawn took a seat on the couch next to her.

"Have you seen Angela yet this morning?" He asked the rather downcast Topanga.

"She was getting ready when I left. I don't think it will take her too long to get here." She replied and squeezed out a smile for him. Shawn really had always been a good friend to her, even when she and Cory were broken up. He did not deserve her morose attitude.

"Ah, there she is!" He rose to open the door for her, and handed her the coffee that he had ordered for her.

"Hey baby!" She said and kissed him lightly, "Thanks for the coffee."

"Anything for you, my love." He took her hand and gently led her to the couch. She took a seat next to Topanga, and Shawn sat at her other side. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder as he leaned back into the couch.

Eric and Topanga both found them selves stealing glances at the other. Both were unusually quiet. This morning, Eric had no corny comments or stories, and Topanga had advice for no one. Cory was beginning to feel the tension in the air.

He noticed Eric looking at Topanga, and when Topanga would look towards Eric, he would drop his eyes to the floor. Cory recognized this as the same way he had been looking at Topanga. 'no,' he thought, 'Eric would never allow himself to fall for her- he knows how much she means to me.' Despite his reasoning, he still found himself with an anxious lump in his throat.