Thank you so much for all the feedback for my last chapter. It makes my day when I get reviews. I have no idea what goes on in a Broadway rehearsal or any play rehearsal. I'm not a performer so if I make a mistake please tell me. I want to be as accurate as possible. I know that the plot is rushed and that they really shouldn't have kissed yet, but it's a one time thing. They're not going to kiss any time soon. Maybe...you never know. Please tell me if there are any mistake with the grammar or if something is not correct. I need feedback, it helps make the chapters better.

Disclaimer: I do not own Les Miserables or Wicked...sadly.

"Life went on after the kiss. We were still friends, we still hung out and everything was normal. We rehearsed and went to interviews and made public appearances together. It was about a month after the kiss that it was finally mentioned again. We were at the Jekyll and Hyde premiere and we showed up together."

"Enjolras! Eponine! Over here!" People were yelling left and right. Telling us to turn this way and to smile. We did as they asked and after about ten minutes in the same area my publicist told us to start walking down the red carpet. Enjolras offered me his arm and I took it with a smile. I could feel the cameras flash as I did this. People would eat this us.

I looked up when Enjolras said," damn paparazzi! In the end they're going to post the photo of us yawning."

I laughed, glad that Enjolras was here to make me feel comfortable. I wouldn't be able to do it alone.

"I don't know. You'd probably look really cute while yawning." I said matter of factly. He turned his head away and I knew he was blushing. Did he always have to look so good while blushing?

"Eponine! Enjolras! Can I get an interview?" A woman yelled from behind the metal fence that held the paparazzi back.

In union Enjolras and I walked over to the woman who wanted the interview. A camera man stood behind her to capture the interview.

"It's great to see you," she said. "I'm Hanna. And let me just say, I saw Wicked yesterday and it was amazing. You guys did a phenomenal job."

"Thank you so much. It's nice to know that people enjoy what we do." I said with a smile.

"And people do enjoy it, so very much. Sold out shows, people lined up for hours to buy tickets, many, many people each night at the stage door. How does it make you feel to know that people enjoy what you do and keep coming back to see the show?"

"It's an amazing feeling. I perform not only for myself, but for all those people out there who want to see the show. Wicked teaches people something. People can relate to the characters and feel that personal connection with them. They see the show and keep wanting to come back because of that connection." Enjolras said. His arm was resting on the small of my back, his thumb moving in circles along my spine. It sent a shiver up and down my back, giving me goosebumps.

"Now Eponine this is your first time on Broadway. What's it like being in a show like Wicked? What was the process like getting the role?"

"It's amazing, I really can't describe it but I feel like I'm on top of the world. I got lucky, really lucky when it came to being cast. A casting director was in London and saw my performance in the West End version about six months ago. He contacted my agent with the proposition to play Elphaba on Broadway once Danielle's contract was up. I agreed and here I am now. If that casting director hadn't been in London and seen the show I wouldn't know any of these amazing people." I gestured to Enjolras and Combeferre who was farther down the carpet. "Wicked being my Broadway debut is amazing. The cast and crew are amazing and I know I've made friendships that will last a lifetime." I answered looking up at Enjolras at the end.

"Friendships you say?" Hanna said with a smirk. "I heard that you two were more than just friends. Would you like to comment?"

"Eponine is amazing. She's a really good friend of mine and she's beautiful but we're just friends." Enjolras answered smoothly. His hand was still on the small of my back. His thumb still rubbing around in circles. Was this just a friendship to him? A way he could get his fix? No, Enjolras wasn't like that. He is a good man. And if that was the case why haven't we gone farther than a kiss? Why haven't we kissed in a month?

"Eponine?"

"We're just friends. Enjolras is one of my good friends and I enjoy spending time with him. I wouldn't want to ruin that friendship if things didn't work out romantically." I said smiling at Hanna.

"Well, you two would make an amazing couple. Thank you for your time. I hope you enjoy the show." Hanna said.

Enjolras and I walked away from her and into the theatre. Combeferre was ahead of us with his girlfriend Madeline or Maddy. I pulled Enjolras by the hand, forcing him to walk faster so that we could catch up with them.

"Maddy!" I said when I was near her. She turned around to face me. A big smile spread across her face. "Ponine!"

I wrapped my arms around her torso, a big smile on my face. "It's so good to see you Maddy! I've missed you!"

Maddy and I have known each other for quite awhile now. We met at a 24 hour play a couple years back and have kept in touch since. Recently she had begun a tour across the US for her new album and I hadn't been able to see her in a long time. I found out through Combeferre that they were an item. Let's just say that the phone call she got at three in the morning was a loud one.

"I've missed you too Ponine. I'm glad you're here!" Maddy said pulling back so that she could look me up and down. "Nice outfit Ponine!"

"Thank you. I finally found a good stylist." I said. My stylist was good, better than any I had ever had before. She gave me many choices to choose from, the one I chose was a beige, white, and black cocktail dress that fell about four inches above the knee. She had paired it with a pair of nude pumps and an assortment of black and gold jewelry. When Enjolras first saw me I swear his heart stopped. He had stared at me with his mouth hanging open and a shocked look on his face. He kept brushing against me and I knew it was his way of claiming me. To make sure that no one tried to hit on me.

"Well why don't we go in, the shows about to start," Enjolras said putting his hand on my lower back. He gestured for Combeferre and Maddy to go in first. Combeferre reached for Maddy's hand and interlocked his fingers with hers as they went into the theatre.

"They make a cute couple," I said watching their retreating forms.

"Yes they do," he said quietly. "I don't remember if I told you. But you look beautiful, Eponine," he said taking my hand in his and squeezing it lightly.

"You don't look so bad yourself," I said, a blush coming to my face.

After the show was over Combeferre suggested going to the Musain, which we all agreed on. On the short walk to the Musain Maddy came up to my side. She interlocked her fingers in my free hand and pulled me away from Enjolras. He gave a huff of annoyance and sped up to walk beside Combeferre.

"So, Ponine...how have things been lately?" Maddy asked slowing down our pace so that we were farther away from Ferre and Enjolras.

"They've been good. The past two months have been really good actually. Better than I hoped." I said pulling Maddy closer to me for warmth.

"So the shows been good. How about the cast and crew?"

"Maddy, their amazing. I've never meet such nice, funny, caring, and genuinely good people before."

"Hey! What about me!?"

"You to Maddy," I said laughing a little.

"I mean, what's going on between you and Enjolras?"

I sighed and tried to gather my thoughts on 'us'. If it could be called an 'us'.

"I really don't know what to tell you Maddy." I said glancing at Enjolras. Him and Combeferre were in a deep discussion about something or another. He was gesturing wildly with his hand as if it would help explain what he was saying.

"Tell me about you and Enjolras. What happened to get you here?"

"Did you know he hated me? Or semi-hated me?"

"Honey, with the way he looks at you know, I don't think it was hate." Maddy said gesturing to Enjolras. He was currently glancing back at us and when he noticed me looking he gave me a small smile then turned back around.

"You don't understand. He didn't even talk to me for the first week or so."

"So what changed?"

"We performed together. It was during rehearsal and I had just finished Defying Gravity when he gave me a compliment. He was the first one to say something. Then we rehearsed As Long As You're Mine and everything changed. He kissed me and it was such an intimate moment. I felt like we were the only two in the room. We went out to dinner afterwards and we've been close since. But then a month ago he kissed me for real. Like not for a scene or anything but because he wanted to. We haven't talked about it or done anything else since. I have no idea what's going on in his head. What if he's changed his mind?"

"Ponine, trust me, he hasn't changed his mind. With what you're telling me. I don't think the man ever disliked you. From what Ferre tells me, Enjolras has never had a girlfriend. He's never really been close to someone intimately. Maybe he felt something for you and didn't know how to deal with it? He seems like the type of guy to only speak when necessary. So maybe he's harbored feelings for you this whole time. And maybe he's scared you've changed your mind too?"

I hope you all enjoyed it! I wanted to wait a little longer and I did start this chapter two different ways but I chose this way in the end. Please let me know if you want me to include anyone special in the story ex. Broadway star, West End star, or anyone else. Let me know what you think! Please review! They make my day!

Love

-J