This is my first story ever, that ended up on the internet.

Please don't eat me alive and let me know what you think!

Big thanks for Channabuddies for beta. I really hope you will help me again :)

-Screw them.- said Eponine unexpectedly.- Screw them both for God's sake! Who needs them anyway?

She stood up and faltered. Grantaire grabbed her elbow just in time to rescue her from the fall.

-Thank you, monsieur.

-Sit down, 'Ponine.- he mumbled.

They were in his apartment trying to get as wasted as possible but it wasn't going very well. Eponine was still mad about Marius and Cosette, even thought she was actually happy for Marius. She went to Taire for two simple reasons- he always had some booze,and he was able to understand her more than any one of her friends . As he opened the door she said one thing: "I wanna get drunk as fuck and not think about this idiot tonight". But it didn't work out. Somewhere between her seventh beer and third bottle of wine they started complaining on how shitty their love lives were, and how their lives themselves, are as well. Eponine was crying, Grantaire was drinking and somehow they went to the pointwhere they decided to change it. So there was Eponine, standing in the middle of cluttered room, giving a motivational speech.

-No!- she shouted.- They just can't make our lives like that. It's just wrong. We have to do something. Make some change!

-Keep going.- said Grantaire. He was pissedenough to believe in what his friend was saying.

-We need to live for ourselves. For our own good and for…

-You sounds totally like Enjolras.- he interrupted.

-NO!- 'Ponine yelled at him.- No talking about Enjolras or Marius or any other dipshit. No more living in the shadow of any of them. No more saying to yourself it's going to be all right. No more being madly in love and kind to them just to see their smiles. No more… Do you have any more of this?- she pointed at empty bottle of sweet, pink wine they've just finished.

-Yes, mademoiselle.

He stood up and took two more bottles out of the cupboard over the fridge. He opened both and handed one to the girl.

-Thank you.- she smiled and took a big sip.- Where was I?

- No more smiles?

-Right! No more waiting for their attention or anything. No more! We have our own lives to live and no one, do you hear me Taire, NO ONE can make… What can't they make?

-Uhm… Make our decisions?- prompted Grantaire, not sure if that what she meant.

-Yeah, I guess… Anyway! It's time for us to shine and… That's all I suppose.

The boy started clapping his hands wildly and Eponine bowed. It was clumsy and she almost fell again.

-Beautifully said. What do you want to do exactly?-asked the boy.

-We will think about it tomorrow, mon ami. Now let's get some sleep.

As she said it she lied down on a couch and quickly dropped off. Grantarie covered her with a blanket and went to his bedroom. He couldn't fall asleep for a very long time, rethinking what 'Ponine has said. Maybe after all she was right?

Grantaire was the first to wake up. He walked out of his bedroom and took a sip from a half-empty bottle of wine, the girl left yesterday on the table. His head wasn't aching at all so he assumed he still was drunk. Eponine was lying on the couch in the same position. The boy opened a window and went to took a quick shower. After he finished, his friend was already awake and was making a breakfast.

-Hello, lovely girl.- said Grantaire smiling at her. He kissed her cheek and picked up the same bottle that before, but girl took it away.

-No.- she scolded him.

He raised an eyebrow.

-Why?

-We're making changes. And the first is: Less alcohol. Especially before 6pm. And tell me how is it possible that your natural ability to make a mess didn't touch this place.- she waved her hand pointing at surprisingly tidy floor and cupboards.

Kitchen annex was actually the only place in Grantaire's apartment that could be called clean. There were never any leftovers or unwashed dishes and all kitchen objects seemed to have their own place.

-Don't you find it awkward to keep your food in dirt? Food should be clean, all in all it usually finish in your mouth. Why 6 pm?- he asked while making a coffee.

-Why not?

-Okay 'Ponine, I thought that yesterday was only drunk talk…

-No.- she disturbed him- We are making changes. First for you is: Less alcohol.

He laughed.

-You can't decide for me.- he rested his head in his hand, after he sat opposite her.

-I can. And I will.- she kissed him on the forehead.

-That ruins your all idea, you know?- he took one of sandwiches she made and put it into his mouth. She shrugged her shoulders.

-You will not.- she insisted simply. He laughed.

-Okay, but then you pack your things up today and move out from your parents.- he compromised.

-Fine.

-Fine.

They finished moving Eponine's things right before 7 pm. It was pretty hard, and they had to ask Combeffere to help, since he lived right under Grantaire. Actually they left most 'Ponine's things at his flat, because there was no place for it at Grantaire's.

-Why now?- asked Ferre as he put down the last box.

-Uhm. I don't know. It was… I was thinking about it for a while.- she lied. She knew him for a while, but not very well, so she wasn't really keen on explaining all her emotional shit.- It was about the time, I guess. We will take all these things tomorrow, I promise.- she added.

-No problem.- he smiled at her.- Do you want anything to drink?

-Yeah, sure.

She sat on one of bar stool.

-Coffee, tea, beer?

-Tea is fine. No sugar.- she specified.

She looked over the place, while he was making a drink. It was really tidy if you compare it to his neighbor's, but it seemed cozy at the same time. There were only two rooms as she noticed and the door to bedroom was half opened so she could see a perfectly made bed. Even thought it wasn't the newest flat she saw, it was modern and nice. She would love to live in place like that.

-Here's your tea.

She turned her head as she heard his voice. He was still smiling.

-Thanks. This is really nice place.

-Yeah. You know, I quite like it too.

She laughed lightly and was going to add something but then Grantaire came in and said loudly:

-I had no idea you had so much stuff.

-I'm a girl.- she pointed out.

-Fair enough. So we're gonna clean up tomorrow and we take all her things out.- he said to Combeffere.- Thanks a lot for letting us leave it here.

-Sure, no problem. Do you want beer?

-He's not drinking today- answered Eponine before the boy even opened his mouth. They both looked at her strangely.- I mean not today. We have one more thing to do this evening. Thanks a lot for the tea.- she smiled.- but we will be going.

-My pleasure. Don't forget to invite me for housewarming party.

-We will definitely not.- said Grantaire, while helping Eponine to put on her coat.- See you around.

-Bye.- added the girl and they walked out.

After the door, Taire asked:

-What are we going to do?

-You will see.- she was smiling ominously.- And you won't like it at all.