*Cosette P.O.V.*

I couldn't believe it when father said that we were moving, yet again. I had just started to make friends here. Not a lot of them, but, a few. And now we were going to live in St. Michelle, God only knows where that is.

He said he wanted to move closer to home. Said he had some unfinished business there. Father wouldn't tell me what it is; only that it was "important." It's what he says every time, and then we get driven out of town.

*Eponine P.O.V.*

I can say the only reason I still go to River High is because of my best friend, Marius Pontmercy. He makes everything better. Almost. My life at home wasn't getting better; my father still abused me, we were still poor, and I'm sure that wasn't going to change any time soon. But, Marius, he just… Gets me. He's one of those boys who are popular, yet, he still cares for the underdogs. He doesn't know it yet, but, I love him, I have for a while now.

As soon as I walked into school I saw him, the love of my life. Marius looked over to me and smiled. I walked over to him.

"'Ponine, what's up? I haven't seen you much." Marius said before hugging me, I smiled.

"Oh… You know, around…" I stepped out of the hug.

"Come on, I'll walk you to class." He took my hand leading me towards my first hour, which was Algebra II. I know, I'm a senior, but, that doesn't mean I have to be smart, which I am. Just not in school.

"I like the way you grow your hair." I gulped. Did I really just say that out loud?

"I like the way you tease." Marius laughed. Thank God he didn't give much thought to it. He stopped at my classroom. "Well, here you are, "Ponine."

"Thanks, Marius." I say before turning to go in.

"Eponie-" Marius said as he turns me to face him.

"What is it Marius?" I asked looking him in the eyes.

"What is this?" he asked eyeing my newest edition to my collection of bruises. "Did he hurt you again?"

"It's not your concern," I looked away from him.

"I'll kill him if he ever does it again." Marius looks me in the eyes. "I'm serious Eponine."

"Stay out of it Marius." I push him away and he bumps into some girl.

"I didn't see you there, forgive me." Marius looked at her with love filled eyes as I ran away. "Excuse me, please." He says before running after me.