"It's time to stand up and fight! It's time to show the king that we will no longer be at his will!"
"We need to stand together and fight as one united France!"
As they continued, the crowd of students grew. Marius and Enjolras looked at each other for a brief second before they gave each other a nod to encourage each other to continue on.
"Join us!" Enjolras exclaimed
"And change France!" Marius added
As the boys continued yelling out their hopes and dreams for a new France, a brunette dressed in a navy blue tailcoat and a pair of white pantaloons with a top hat, joined the gathering crowd.
Marius looked at the crowd and upon spotting the brunette, gave her a wide smile. The brunette smiled back just before looking at Enjolras. The brunette didn't know Enjolras personally but they had most of their classes together.
Just as the crowd got heated and started yelling out their support for the cause, the headmaster, who was on his way back to his office, stopped to dismiss the gathering.
"What is this?! STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!" The headmaster exclaimed
In an instant, everyone stopped yelling and fell silent.
"All of you! Back to class!" The headmaster bellowed
As everyone hurriedly and frightenedly started to walk back to class, so did Enjolras and Marius.
"Not so fast, Monsieurs." The headmaster said, looking at the two boys.
Seeing the two boys being held back by the headmaster, the brunette decided to wait by the side.
"I don't know what the both of you are trying to achieve but this has to stop." The headmaster said, "What you are doing is treason against the king and the both of you could be executed!"
"Directeur, I know that you mean well. But, times are changing. It's time we stood up to the rich… Including the king." Enjolras said
The headmaster sighed and looked at Marius, "Monsieur Pontmercy, please talk some sense into your friend."
"I would love to, directeur. But, Enjolras is right." Marius said, "It's time for change."
The headmaster shook his head and said, "This is the first and last warning that I am giving the both of you. The next time I see the both of you staging a pre-revolution within my grounds, you will both face expulsion."
The two boys said nothing and the headmaster turned to walk away, knowing that he has made his point clear. As soon as the headmaster was a distance away, Marius looked to his left to see the brunette waiting for him.
He smiled at the brunette and made his way over with Enjolras following him.
"You came!" Marius said
"Of course I did, Marius. As your friend, it's only right that I come to support you." The brunette said
Marius smiled before turning to Enjolras, who looked like he was deep in thought. He looked at the brunette before him and Marius, who was dressed in men's clothes but had feminine features which made him remember seeing this person in his classes before.
"Enjolras, I would like you to meet Gwenaël. He's been a friend of mine since we were children." Marius said
The golden haired boy looked at the brunette and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Gwenaël."
Gwenaël gave him a polite nod, "Monsieur Enjolras."
When their eyes met, Enjolras couldn't help but feel that something was not right with this brunette. But, with other things on his mind, he brushed aside his thoughts.
"What did you think of the rally?" Marius asked, "Do you think it will work?"
Gwenaël nodded, "Definitely. The others agreed with you so it's a guaranteed."
Enjolras was about to put some spare brooches that he created for the rally into his satchel when Gwenaël reached over to take one from him. Upon the sudden touch of their hands, Enjolras could feel the smooth skin of the brunette's which set him thinking again.
"Viva la France." Gwenaël said, disrupting his train of thoughts.
Enjolras was slightly captivated by this brunette before him and was a little loss for words.
"Enjolras? Didn't you say you have to go to the library?" Marius asked
He snapped out of his trance and looked at Marius, "Yes. I'll see you later then."
Enjolras nodded and gave Gwenaël a polite nod before heading off to the library. After which, both Marius and Gwenaël headed out of the school.
The two of them walked in silence till they reached an inn, about 5 blocks away from the school. Marius waited outside while Gwenaël slipped in. He waited for about 10 minutes until Gwenaël emerged.
"Thank you, Maria."
Marius watched as the brunette that was dressed in men's clothes earlier, came out transformed into a beautiful brunette in a navy blue dress with long sleeves and a waist coat front, showing off the white piece underneath with a pink bow at the collar. Her top hat removed to show off her beautiful brunette hair, tied into a bun at the top.
"Stop staring, Marius." She said
"You never fail to amaze me, Gwenaëlle." Marius said
She chuckled, "Hiding my feminine looks away just to study?"
"Yes." Marius said, "And your tireless efforts to come here everyday to protect your secret."
"Well, it's the only thing I can do without mama and papa knowing." Gwenaëlle said
The two of them started walking away from the inn as they continued their conversation.
"Aren't you afraid of slipping up?" Marius said
"No. I have you and Maria to help me cover up." Gwenaëlle said, referring to the innkeeper's wife.
"I know. But, Enjolras might find out soon enough. He's very bright." Marius said
She stopped and turned to Marius, "Then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
She looked around before saying, "I'm starved. We should go find some food."
He half bowed and said, "Well, after you then, mademoiselle."
She did a small curtsy, "Merci, monsieur Marius."