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A Bad Day For Your Boyfriend To Have The Flu

Eric hurried to his history class and quickly took his seat. He threw his stuff on the empty chair next to him that was usually occupied by Jonathan. Unfortunately Jonathan was home sick with the flu. He took out his phone and began nervously texting Jonathan, about his encounter with Asher. He was so engrossed in his conversation, he didn't even notice when class had begun.

"Eric. Phone away, please." Mr Adams, their teacher, said. Eric blushed and put his phone away.

When he looked up he was shocked to see who was standing nest to Mr. Adams. "Class. You all remember Asher Hornsby. He has returned to St. Jude's and will joining our class. Now who's partner shall you be for our imperialism worksheet. Ah, Eric. You seem to be partnerless. Where is Jonathan? I believe you two were going to be partners."

Of all the days to have Jonathan absent. "Um. Jonathan is out with the flu, Mr. Adams. He should be back soon," Eric mumbled, cursing his bad luck.

"Well, since this is a in class assignment, you'll have to work with Asher," Mr. Adams decided. Looks like somebody doesn't read Gossip Girl. But Mr. Adams seemed to be the only one who didn't, judging by the looks on the rest of the class's faces.

Eric moved his bag off the empty seat and Asher sat down next to him. Eric opened his laptop and began typing.

"Eric?" Asher asked, "What's the project on anyway."

Eric scowled at him, "English Imperialism in India. We're filling out this worksheet"

Asher looked confused, "What's imperialism?"

"Why did Jonathan have to get the flu?" Eric moaned, feeling very sorry for himself.

"Wait," Asher said, "Who's Jonathan?"

"My oh-so-much-smarter-than-you boyfriend, who I usually work with," Eric said, annoyed.

Asher looked at him, "You have a new boyfriend, E?" Asher asked.

"Yes, Asher. I do. And don't call me E. My friends call me that."

"I thought we were friends."

"Oh was the yelling in the courtyard to subtle for you. We're not. Now can we just PLEASE write this paper"

"Fine what ever you say Eric," Asher said, putting the emphasis on his name.

They spent the rest of the class working in silence, or rather Asher trying to talk to Eric but Eric refusing to answer. Finally when the bell rang Eric couldn't get out of the class soon enough.

At lunch, Eric tried to hunt down Jenny on the Met steps. She wasn't to hard to find. She was, as she usually was, sitting higher than anyone else. What threw Eric off was the person sitting next to Jenny on the steps.

Eric climbed the steps to reach his sister, "Hey. Whoever you are. You know if my sister Jenny catches you sitting this high on the steps, she'll pour yogurt on your head."

Jenny looked confused, "E, it's me."

Eric glared at her, "Well it's obviously not Jenny Humphrey because she's as furious at Asher as I am. So no way would she be sitting with him."

"Looks who's talking. What's this I hear about you two partnering in history."

Eric opened his mouth but Asher beat him to it, "Look Eric. I'm trying get along with Jenny, just like I'm trying to get along with you."

"Look, Eric, can I talk to you for a sec?" Jenny asked. Eric consented and she pulled him away from the crowd of people.

"Look, E. I know you're still mad about what Asher did, but I'm telling you he's changed. He's really sorry about what he did to both of us. And he was saying how smart you are. He wants you to forgive him."

"Yeah, fat chance." Eric replied.

"Please Eric. Just one chance. Asher asked us if we both wanted to go out tonight. Hang out. Please Eric. I can't try to past this if my best friend and BROTHER is still mad."

Eric cracked a smile despite himself. "Fine. We can go out with him. But only once!"

Jenny smiled back, "Great. So wanna join us for lunch see as Jonathan's sick. We promise not to dump yogurt on you."

"Oh my god. I can't," Eric realized.

"Why?" Jenny asked.

"Remember I promised Jonathan I wouldn't see him."

Jenny snorted, "Yeah. It was followed by your gross PDA so you understand why I tuned it out."

"Very funny, J."

"Seriously, Eric! Jonathan's at home! Sick! He'll never know," Jenny said exasperated.

"I'm not gonna lie to him!" Eric said, appalled

"Eric. You promised to give Asher a second chance. And as soon as Jonathan sees that Ash's changed, we can all be friends," Jenny reasoned

"Fine," Eric agreed. The two best friends went back to the Met steps to join Asher and Jenny's minions for lunch. Half an hour later everyone went back to class.

Asher, however pulled Jenny back. "Jenny. I need your help with something."

Spotted: E and A in History class working together and sitting together at lunch with Queen J and her minions. I thought they hated each other. I guess what they say is true. You can be friends with your ex. You know you love me. Xoxo Gossip Girl.

For the record This takes place after Eric and Jenny's fight in season three, but Jonathan never broke up with Eric. They're just to perfect together! REVIEW!