Chapter Three: Tomorrow
Marius paced back and forth as he pondered what to say. His friends had recently harassed a girl, one in which he was rather fond of, and now he was expected to lecture them. Finally, he came to a hault, and his friends drew in sharp breathes.
"Next time, just go straight home, alright?" Marius said. The other boys looked at each other confused. Marius chuckled and shook his head.
"There's no point in lecturing you. I mean, you know what you tried to do was wrong, and I trust it won't happen again," Marius began. The boys were about to get up, but Marius put up a hand.
"However, I will be seeing Cosette again soon, and it is possible you all will cross paths. When you see her, I expect you all to be perfect gentlemans. I am heard?" The boys nodded and Marius waved a dismissive hand. There's no time like the present, Marius thought. He jogged out the Cafe and made his way over to Cosette's house. It was absolutely stunning: There was a gate, and behind it lay a garden. Butterflies flew around and rested on patches of colorful flowers that resembled the colors of a perfect summer day. He looked back up in front of him, and there stood Cosette. He hadn't even heard her walk out, supporting his idea that she was indeed very graceful. He stared into her big blue eyes and saw happiness.
"You came." She whispered.
"I couldn't stay away." He said. It was true, she was all he though about these days. She smiled at him and put her hand on the gate. Marius put his hand on top of hers.
"You've been crossing my mind all day, you know. I can never think straight." Cosette spoke softly, yet her voice sounded like a dozen church bells. Marius chuckled.
"You're not the only one. My friends often tease me for it." At that, Cosette's face fell. Marius raised an eyebrow.
"Is something wrong, my dear Cosette?" Marius asked worriedly. She shook her head and grinned.
"I would really like to meet your friends, formally that is. I want to know what their like as themselves. My father always said the people you surround yourself with impact who you are. I want to see how you turned out to be such a gentleman." Marius squeezed Cosette's hand and pressed his lips against them.
"I will see it done. How does tomorrow afternoon sound?" He asked.
"It sounds lovely. I will meet you here then." She blew him a kiss and disappeared back into the garden. Marius put a hand over his chest. His heart had never beat at such a rate as this. He walked quietly back to the Cafe listening to Cosette's voice in his head. For the first time in his life, he had something to look forward to.
Aw, that's so sweet. I wonder what will happen when Cosette meets the boys again? We'll just have to see. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I apologize for any feels I have given you, if I even have. Until next week! xx