"Hey there Monsieur, what's up today?" Eponine Thenardier said as she stepped into the small apartment belonging to Marius Pontmercy, sweeping her matted hair out of her eyes.

"Oh not much Ponine, how many innocent people did you rob today?" he teased back.

"Not many, and not enough they'll miss anything. The fine bourgeois of the land can spare one franc for poor little Eponine." She shot back, her voice rough like a sailor but sweet like a lady all at the same time.

"Really Ponine you must stop, it's not right or honest. These people have done no wrong to you. I just wish I could make you understand Ponine, I really do."

Eponine winced at this comment. She hated when he talked to her like she was stupid. They had been friends since they were little, and Eponine knew everything he knew. "I'm not stupid you know, just because I don't read books all day like you, I know lots of things." Her face became more serious as she said, "And besides Papa doesn't like it when I don't bring home the proper amount of money." She brushed her fingertips lightly around her collarbone, still dark and bruised from three days ago when she used the money she stole to buy herself half a loaf of bread instead of returning it to her father

"Ponine I'm sorry, I shouldn't have-"

She cut him off. "No really, it's okay. That's all I'm good for anyways; being a good little thief." She said and she looked into his eyes. Those deep blue eyes she knew so well. And that mouth, surrounded by all those wonderful freckles that up until now had never belittled her. Now the only person who she thought saw her as an equal was beginning to see her as she really was.

Eponine had began to walk away when Marius grabbed her arm. She felt the butterflies flutter in her stomach and her heart jumped at his touch. He spun her around and she was left looking into those deep blue eyes. "I promise I'll never make you feel worthless again okay Ponine? You mean too much to me."

"I bet not as much as you mean to me" she thought. And in all honesty, the boy was blind. She basically followed him around like a lost puppy tending to his every need and he never noticed her feelings for him. Just like he never noticed the bruises from her father or the growing misery in her eyes. "Well thank you Monsier, but we must get going if we want to make it to the ABC meeting."

They walked arm and arm to the cafe, just like every Wednesday night. Originally, Eponine went so she could be close to Marius, but she ended up really enjoying the meetings. Enjolras, the leader was by far the most charismatic speaker she had ever seen, and the most handsome. Almost more handsome than Marius. He usually didn't permit women in the meetings, but he had taken a special liking to Eponine and spunk. Sometimes though, he would catch a glimps of sadness in her eyes, or a bruise on her arm and wonder, but never say anything. Then there was sweet Courfeyrac, who watched over her little brother Gavroche. She also liked Jean Prouvaire who talked of romance and love stories, and a happily ever after for everyone. Her favorite by far of all the les amis de ABC, was Grantaire. He took great care not to believe in anyone or anything. He was the only one who could drink better than her and he was particularly funny.

"Eponine! Our favorite revolutionistess!" Grantaire shouted drunkenly grabbing her arms and spinning her around.

Eponine smiled and took her spot in the back of the cafe. Today she was not paying attention to Enjolras, she was thinking of how Marius touched her. How close she got to his face. One of these days she would make a move. One of these days he would be hers.

After the meeting Eponine walked home with Marius. This was her favorite part of the meetings, then they would just be able to talk, just them two.

"Tomorrow is so soon for a revolution! I can't believe Laumarque is dead, the funeral will be grand I'm sure though, I'm sure of it, those things always are. Do you really need to go and fight" Eponie asked.

"Of course, these are my friends and I must stick by them, don't worry Ponine I'll be fine"

"But I can't lose you because I-"

"Eponine! Get in your place! Watch for the law with Montparnasse " She heard her father say and she stopped talking.

"Oh Marius I must go my father needs me" She said frantically shoving him away.

"But Eponine is it another robbery?" He asked.

"Marius go you'll be in the clear if you just go. It's none of your business!" She said shoving him even more frantically than before. She was so desperately trying to get him away she didn't even notice the beautiful blond she shoved him into. She watched as their eyes met. She could tell he was in love. She could tell because he looked at this girl the same way she looked at him. And who was this girl anyway? Why did she look so familiar...

"Ah Cosette!" Eponie Realized The little lark who stayed under her families care when she was young. "Ha! How funny it is, we used to keep her in rags and make her work and now look at me! Looks like the lark flew away at last." Thought Eponine looking down at her own rags.

Eponine was so wrapped up in her thoughts she almost missed the police officer, Inspector Javert out of the corner of her eye. "Run, disappear it's Javert!" She cried.

Everyone ran at the sound of her voice leaving Eponine standing alone with Marius.

"Eponine, you must find that beautiful girl for me!" Marius said running over to her.

"What will I get out of it?" she said half teasing.

Marius stopped, considered this and began searching her pockets.

"NO, I don't want your money SIR" Eponie said horrified. He really did think he was grander than her.

Marius grabbed her arm and her heart jumped again. "Please Ponine, I'll die without her. Please do this for me. For your best friend." He pleaded.

"Fine" She snapped. "I told you I know lots" She told him proudly. But she looked up and he had already left her standing alone.

Ahhhh so this is my first story ever so please don't be like too harsh or anything although some nice constructive criticism would be appreciated. It's a musical based Eponine although I did try to incorporate some book aspects to her personality. Hope you like the first chapter :)