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《Blessed Night》

Part 1.A Surprise

"'Ponine."Enjolras gently welcomed her,as she walked through his door."I have a surprise for you tonight."

"Really?" She gave him a sweet prepared something special ?For her? That's so out of blue."Sorry about invading a bit of your privacy but,I did talk to your little sister,Azlema...""And?" Eponine started to have a bad feeling."And she told me that ...your birthday is today,Feb.14th."

Before she could even open her mouth,Enjolras continued:"I know you didn't want to make it a big deal,but I still wanted to give you something,you know ,not just because it's your birthday..."his voice lowered as he entered his room to get the present.

Eponine,on the other hand,was having trouble thinking clearly. Enjolras just found out her birthday ,which she buried long ago along with her dark past. And he even got her a...A present?Enjolras hasn't been the gift-giving kind. How could he be?He had so much to worry about. And what's more curious is-What on earth could he possibly give her?She has barely recieved anything from guys.(Unless bruises and scars count.) She knows that normal guys buy roses or jewels,but she found it hard to imagine-or even just combining the word" Flowers" and " Enjolras"together. NOTHING IS MAKING SENSE now. She told herself. Just breath and take it in. Besides,what could possibly go bad,anyways?She was kind of excited after all.

Then,as Enjolras returned with that "gift",she was sure that her heart skipped a beat.

In his arms,there lied the most beautiful dress she has ever seen. It was full silk,and had the colour of whole dress was embellished with long,dark green ribbons and milky-white lace,so light and pure,as if they could melt in one's slightest touch. And it was utterly gorgeous-even in the dim room,this dress glowed with starlight . Not to mention the matching hat in Enjolras's hand-A blue one,with thick,cream-coloured must be made by a real artist,for it reminds people of cloud in the sky.

She did not even know what to say.

"I'm aware that it's not normal for men to give women things like this...But,this is what I found that suit you the most.I-I hope you will accept it."What he didn't mention was he actually made himself a fool just by asking his friends about gifts for women,and he had to consult Cosette-his friend's fiancé-about dresses. Though she helped him a lot(Enjolras would rather die than go into a dress shop)，he himself did put a lot of effort in it. He even caught the fact that Eponine once mentioned thatshe wore blue hats when she was little. This really IS his if it weren't for Eponine,he would never do such things.

But Eponine looked as if she's about to bit her lips,so hard that they nearly turned pale."I can't...I can't take it. This isway to much."

"Oh darling...But it is a gift for you.I want you to have it,please,I would be very glad if you could put it on,then go to dinner with me."Enjolras smiled slightly. He 's fully aware of girl's shyness -that's what Joly informed him earlier.

But she did not move."I can't..." She repeated,voice weaker.

"Please,'Ponine,do it for me?"

Eponine looked at him desperately. Then , slowly,nodded with grief. She did not look him in the eye for once,but swiftly picked the dress and went into the guest room.

Enjolras sat on the couch. As time tick by,he can't help but notice that it's taking her a really long time to get changed. Then he heard a small sobbing sound from the room. Without second thoughts,he rushed to the door. Eponine was definitely crying. But why? Is it women's normal respond to surprises?

"'Ponine are you alright?" He knocked.

She didn't reply.

Enjolras opened the door slowly-He was worried about her. Eponine was fully-dressed (Thank God),and she looked absolutely beautiful-perfect. But she was crying. When she saw him,she tried to fake a "I'm fine" smile,but failed. Those puffy,red eyes and tear stains on her dress told everything.

"'Ponine what's wrong? You look... Amazing." Enjolras sat down beside her ,quickly getting a hold of her hand.

"Enjolras...Why do you love me?" She murmured.

She picked up her old dress. Compared to the one she's wearing now,that one looked like rags."Tell me...Why would you love me-a poor stray,a dirty thief on the streets? You know who I am. Why DO you love me?I am nothing attractive -I don't even have a proper dress.I don't have anything. Yet you deserve so much better,or ,at least,you deserve anyone you want. And I just can't understand why you chose me over-over-those petty bourgeois girls who can buy herself dresses and jewels and everything." More tears and running down her face,yet she didn't stop."Why did you give me this?Even if-even if you weren't trying to pity me,I know you would say so,still the fact that I'm not worthy of you hurts me .This-This will always remind me,that I will never worthy of you!"

"I don't believe in anything you just said." Enjolras said harshly,then softened his voice." I don't think you are less beautiful than any other girls at all,'Ponine,you are the most magnificent woman I've ever seen,and anyone who disapproves is blind. You deserve everything,because you are yourself. You are the strong,gritty girl who fought for what you believed in. You are the one who lead me from solitude- You are the one who taught me how to love. Before meeting you,I was rational,I was intelligent,but I was never complete. Then you taught me what it feels like to love another person... You taught me how to live. How can you feel worthless after doing so much to me?" He choked,feeling clumsy to express all his feelings.

"You are saying these to comfort me,because you are kind,Apollo. And I do not doubt how you...feel about me. But look at me, Apollo,look at me.I am wearing something you gave me,something I can never afford on my own. How can I live with myself,knowing that I'm always behinds you?"she started to deal with a small bowknot on her sleeve."I can't even get this right,Just like I-"

"My dear," He stopped her -he had to. " The only reason I am giving you this,is because I love you. I want to dress you in silk and surround you with pearls,because only them can be worthy of your glimmer. It's cliché I know... But please know that love you ,despite what you wear.I love who you are. And I got you dresses,because I want you to look as beautiful as you already are,do you understand?"

She fell silent. "You deserve everything,my love."Enjolras repeated,holding up that little blue hat up and waited for approval."May I?"He asked,voice softer than ever.

Eponine slowly nodded ,then,a shy smile arose. She let him round the thick ribbon around her head ,gently,with love and care.

"Now,shall we go to supper together?"

"Yes Apollo,we shall."

-Author's note:About Enjolras buying Eponine a dress-well it's unusual but Erik (via:phantom of the opera)DID buy Christine come cloth when he kept her his I guess it's at least ok for men to do that...Right?Sorry I don't know much about history (or relationships!),please just read with an open mind:-)