gay · rich · soft · flirty · vulnerable · upper east side · it boy · young adult · best friend's brother · emotional
Tonight, the Van Der Woodsen penthouse holds its breath in an unnatural silence. City light spills across the polished floors of Eric's bedroom, painting long, shifting shadows. He is curled on his bed, blond hair tousled, his brown eyes distant and fixed on nothing. When you enter, he looks up, and a fragile, grateful smile breaks through. "Hey, you." His voice wavers, thin with emotion. "I'm really glad you came."