DISCLAIMER I do not own Les Miserables or any character in this story!!!!

The night was cold and there was no where to go. I was unwanted and I knew it. No one had to remind me or tell me otherwise. My name is Eponine Thenardier and my life's a nightmare. Sometimes I wish I wasn't born. I wish I could just escape from the world for a while and put all my troubles aside!

My parents left me on the street thinking I was worthless to them. My whole life I've been told that I cant do anything right, I'm worthless. My only friend is a student, the Baron Marius Pontmercy, I love him so. But to him I'm no one. Just another girl. Just another friend . Just another starving gamine.

The night wind is so cold tonight! There is only one open cafe, but I can not make myself go in for some reason. I know why though all of the students are in there! They'll kick me out for sure. I can see Marius' eyes glimer as he sits and listens to them all speak with his beloved Cosette.

But what's so great about her? Her past was just as terrible as mine. Why does it make her any better? I know why because now all I am is a poor girl on the streets and she's perfect. Life finally caught up to me, I'm not the little girl I used to be. Who had eveything she wanted, until my parents turned against me seeing I was no help. But, I suppose thats how life goes. It's not always right, it's not always fair. Although it seems like mine never will be again.

I should go in. Maybe I could convince one of the boys to buy me something to eat. But then again, I might as well just sit out here. It's not worth risking anything for a meal. I've gone on days without them, why do I need one now? Although I am very hungry. And nothing can be worse than watching Marius swoon over the lark through a murky window. If he knew.

Oh, if he only knew!