Chapter 8:

A/N: Hi everyone This is the eighth chapter for my story, so I hope that you enjoy this! Translations will be listed below. In this story, All of the amis are twenty, Cosette and Eponine are eighteen, and Valjean is around fifty-two, since I wouldn't like to make Valjean that old. Oh, and I would like to clarify one thing: Once Enjolras offered to take Cosette home in the sixth chapter, once they headed out, Cosette had told Enjolras her home address, and that's why at the end of the seventh chapter, he said, 'Of course, now come on girls, were almost there'. Alright? Okay, now on with this chapter!

"Is this your home, Cosette?" Eponine asked in awe. Yes, she has seen lots of homes that looked grand to her. But this home, it was simple, yet, somehow, it was very elegant as well.

"Why, yes! Do you like it?" Cosette replied.

"Yes." Both Eponine and Enjolras said.

"You like it too, Enj?" Cosette asked curiously, raising an eyebrow.

"Why, umm…yes. It's a beautiful home. Shall we go in now?" He said.

"Yes, let's do it." Cosette replied once more. And with that, she got the key to the first door and opened it, revealing the beautiful garden that she and her father had planted.

"Cosette, what a wonderful garden this is! Did you and your father plant this yourselves?" Eponine exclaimed.

Cosette chuckled for a moment and then responded, "Yes. Father always liked gardening."

After Cosette had said that, she got her key once more and opened another door, which revealed her small yet charming home.

Enjolras and Eponine both stared at the home in awe. There was a small kitchen, a living room, and a dining room with seats that looked like it costs a fortune!

"Cosette, if I may ask, is your father umm….rich, perhaps? These furniture looks so…fancy!" Enjolras asked, his eyes still wandering the room in awe.

Cosette laughed at her brother's comment. "Umm…you could say that. He used to be the mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer before he adopted me."

Her two guests simply nodded in return.

And with that, someone's voice called out, "Cosette, I see that you've brought in some friends, mon ange?"

That made Cosette, Enjolras and Eponine turn around to the direction of the voice.

"Why, yes Papa!" Cosette exclaimed happily.

"Monsieur Fauchelevent?!" Eponine asked in surprise. She had a feeling that Cosette's father had raised her very well, based on Cosette herself, hence thinking that her father would be very kind hearted, but she didn't expect that Cosette's father would be Monsieur Fauchelevent! The Monsieur Fauchelevent who always gives alms to the poor wholeheartedly without wanting anything in return, unlike other people who gave alms.

"Eponine?" Valjean exclaimed this time. He knew Eponine by name, somehow, because he had recognized her as the child who had befriended Cosette as a child.

"I can't believe that you're here. I am very happy that you and Cosette are reunited once more. The three of you, please sit down." Valjean continued.

Once the three of them sat down on the couch, Valjean asked, "Cosette?"

"Yes, Papa?"

"Who is this charming young boy with you and Eponine, eh?"

Cosette's eyes grew wide. She forgot that she hasn't told her father about Enjolras yet.

So, Cosette stood up and walked over to the other edge of the couch, which was where her older brother was sitting.

"You introduce yourself. I'm sure that he'll find out easily." She whispered softly into his ear.

Enjolras nodded which made Cosette smile and go back to her seat.

"Well, Monsieur, umm….my name is…" He started, his eyes never leaving Cosette, who gave him a reassuring smile.

"My name is….Enjolras."

Valjean's eyes grew wide.

"Wait…Enjolras?! As in Enjolras, the older brother of Cosette?!" He asked.

Because of this statement, it made Cosette and Eponine laugh, while making Enjolras chuckle and then reply, "Why, yes. I am her older sister."

"Well, it's a deep pleasure to meet you!" Valjean said.

"It's my pleasure, too. Of course I would love to meet my younger sister's step father!" Enjolras exclaimed.

Vajlean's face fell for a moment, but immediately went back to normal.

"Umm..Cosette, why don't you and Eponine head to your room while me and Enjolras stay here. I would like to know more about your older brother." Valjean told his daughter.

Cosette giggled.

"Alright, Papa. Come on 'Ponine, let me show you to my room. I'm sure you'll love it!" Cosette stated, happily dragging Cosette away to her room.

"She's a charming daughter, isn't she?" Enjolras asked once he heard the door close.

"Oh yes, she definitely is." Valjean replied.

"So, umm..Enjolras, how are your studies? Do you have a home?"

"My studies are fine, monsieur, and yes, I do have a home. I share one with Marius."

"Is that how you and Cosette found each other once more? Through your revolutionary group and Marius?" Valjean asked curiously.

"Yes. I was very surprised to see her. But I don't plan to tell any of my other friends just yet, though. Especially Marius. I mean, I wouldn't want him feeling awkward whenever Cosette, and I are in a room together. But I'll tell him and the others eventually." Enjolras said.

Valjean nodded at the young man's explanation.

"Enjolras?"

"Yes monsieur?"

"How old are you?"

"Well, umm…. me and Cosette have a two year gap, which makes me twenty."

"I see. Well you actually look younger than that."

"Why..umm..uhh…" Enjolras tried to respond but failed to do so.

"Do not worry, just take it as a compliment from me." Valjean told him.

"Alright then, thank you monsieur." Enjolras responded, making Valjean smile warmly at him.

Well, Cosette's father is a very elegant and nice man indeed. Enjolras told himself.

"Oh, and Enjolras?" Valjean called out once more, making Enjolras jerk up.

"Yes, monsieur?"

"About your cause…" Valjean started, but was interrupted by Enjolras who curiously asked, "Yes?"

" I hope that you will win the hearts of the people of France. Whenever I pass by the slums of Paris, I frequently see you there. I have heard you speeches. They have so much meaning, every word. I would just like to say that… I believe in you."

Enjolras felt touched with what his own step father had said.

"Why, thank you. And may I ask you one more thing, if I may?" Enjolras asked this time.

"Of course, boy. What is it?"

"It's just that…umm…after this encounter, how do you think am I suppose to address you as?"

Valjean thought about the young revolutionary's question for a moment. And then replied, "You are always welcome to call me father, boy."

And with that, Enjolras nodded and then said, "Alright, father."

Valjean smiled at that and suddenly felt like his life felt even more complete, now that he had finally fulfilled his full promise to Fantine:

To look after both of her children.

After a few hours of chatting with each other, Valjean and Enjolras and Cosette and Eponine, they decided that since it was around 7 in the evening, they would have supper. The four of them talked some more happily, like a happy family.

After that, Eponine said that she didn't want to be late with her parents so she politely left.

"Cosette, I am very sorry, but it is getting dark, and I have to go as well." Enjolras told her.

Cosette frowned for a moment but nodded her head. "Alright. Goodnight, Enj."

"Goodnight, Cosette. And to you too, father." He said, his gaze averting to Monsieur Fauchelevent.

"Goodnight, boy." He simply said.

And with that, Enjolras left.

It took Enjolras only a few matter of minutes before he was able to reached his shared flat with Marius. Once he opened the key, he saw Marius with law books scattered around their small study table, reading something.

"Good evening, mon ami." Enjolras greeted, making Marius spin around.

"Good evening as well, Enjolras. Where have you been?" Marius replied.

"Umm..uhh… I took a stroll around the Luxembourg with Eponine. We talked about some things." He lied.

"Oh…umm alright. Is Cosette…"

"Safe? Oh, you can rest assured that she is."

Marius simply nodded at his friend.

Then there was a moment of silence.

"Oh, I'm going to finish my speech for tonight. I can do it in my room, since your obviously needing the study."

Marius was about to approve of what Enjolras had said until he remembered what he and the other amis had discussed earlier that afternoon.

"Oh, no your not. You are going to bed. Come with me. And no questions until your ready for bed." Marius stated, pulling a bewildered Enjolras to his room by the wrist.

"Marius, what the hell are you doing to me?!" Enjolras exclaimed, using the tone of voice that he used when he demanded an answer.

"Are you feeling alright? Do you feel dizzy or anything?" Marius asked instead, completely ignoring Enjolras' question.

"Yes, I'm alright and can you please tell me WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH ME?!" Enjolras practically shouted this time.

"Alright. I trust you for tonight. But call me if you need anything tonight. No extra work today, alright? Alright, now I'm just going to go down to wrap up my assignment. Goodnight." Marius said before leaving the room.

Once the door had closed, Enjolras immediately bolted upright on his bed.

"What the hell has gotten into Marius?" He asked himself out loud.

Translations:

Mon ange – my angel

Mon ami – my friend

A/N: Okay, now that was the end of the eighth chapter. I really hope you liked it. Please, I'm not desperate, but I hope that you can review and tell me what you think. Sorry for all my grammar errors. And thanks for reading!:)