Every time I thought about what had happened between Clopin and I, I furrowed my eyebrows automatically. I was furious that I had shed tears in front of him for a reason I was still unsure of, and utterly confused as to why he had decided to suddenly kiss me. I shook my head as I left the sleeping quarters for the first time that morning, not wanting to speak to anyone and just wanting to be left alone to my thoughts, but alas, it did not last.

"Gen, can I talk to you?" I heard from behind me as I spun around to be met with Sara's guilt ridden face.

I smiled softly to show I was not mad at her before nodding, ushering for us to move into a corner for a private conversation.

"I am sorry I followed you both yesterday, but Clopin had asked me to and I could not disobey-" I cut her off by placing my hands on her shoulders.

"Sara, I nor Esmeralda are mad at you, we understand." I reassured as she exhaled deeply.

"Clopin just wanted me to make sure you were both safe."

"I do not know why," I mumbled, "I do not know what to make of him."

"Why?" She questioned as I bit my lip, not knowing how to answer. There was no way I was going to divulge the nights previous events to anyone, not even Esmeralda, so I thought on my toes.

"One minute he's snappy and the next he's right as rain, I do not have the patience to witness his constant mood swings."

"I know he can be a handful sometimes, but he cares about all of us more than you know, even you."

"He does not care about me, nor I him." I stated as she shook her head.

"You do not see, do you?"

"There's nothing to see," I retorted, "I see how he is a pain and how much he infuriates me and that is all." I said in a final tone as she nodded in defeat.

"Good morning, ladies!" I heard from the side of me as I groaned out loud, not caring in the slightest.

"Can I not just have one morning without you around?" I sighed irritably, my anger growing as Clopin threw his arm around me.

"I'm afraid not mon cheri, where would the fun be in that?"

"Well it would be fun for me." I stated, moving so his arm fell to his side.

"Genevieve?" Sara asked me questioningly, clearly wondering why I was being so rude and abrupt.

"What?" I replied defensively, "I just cannot deal with this."

"With that?" She pushed.

"This!" I exclaimed, ushering to Clopin. "I just cannot do it." I sighed before walking away, but once again not getting very far as someone grabbed my wrist from behind.

"Clopin," I sighed, already knowing who it was, "Just let me go."

"What is wrong with you?" He asked, "Stop this, you are making yourself look ridiculous and it comes back on me."

I rolled my eyes, "Just leave me alone."

He hesitantly let my wrist go before leaning in and planting a kiss on my forehead once again before leaning to whisper in my ear, "Stop it."

"Stop that! I will consider it if you leave me alone." I said through gritted teeth.

"Genevieve-" He began as he went for my wrist once more as I snatched it away before he could.

"Stop! Keep a good foot away from me at all times for my sanity."

"You don't mean that," He replied simply, embracing me as I remained rooted to the spot.

"What part of stay away from me do you not comprehend?"

"I comprehend all of it."

"So why are you not doing it?" I seethed, pushing him away from me roughly.

"Because I know you do not mean it."

"Oh believe me, I do."

"Liar."

"I do not lie," I glared, crossing my arms, "Stay away."

"You're lying, but if that is what you really want that is fine by me," he shrugged before skipping off over to Sara.

I stared after him in shock as I realised once again he was someone that I did not understand in the slightest, and did not think I ever would be able to.

"What in gods name is wrong with you two? I need to smash your heads together, you are like the same person but different genders." Esmeralda scoffed in amusement, shaking her head.

"He infuriates me!" I exclaimed, running a hand through my hair.

"Because he is you. You click because of this very reason yet you refuse to see it."

"Exactly." I simply stated before changing the subject, "Do you think Phoebus is okay?"

"I hope so," She began, a frown etched to her lips, "I think Quasi will look after him."

"I am sure he will, it must be so difficult for him though-" I started but cut myself off at her curious stare at me. I mentally kicked myself in frustration at my stupidity as I knew full well Esmeralda would not let what I had just said go and would question me.

"What do you mean by that?" She questioned as I sighed deeply.

"It is not my place to say." I replied promptly, willing her to drop the subject.

"Gen-"

"It's not my place, Es." I said firmly, putting my left arm across her shoulders before pulling her into me.

"You know I love you, don't you? But I dread to think what is in store for us now." Esmeralda whispered.

"I love you too, and you and me both." I said before gulping nervously.

Esmeralda and I spent the day trying to take our mind off of things by helping some of the gypsies clean up the court of miracles. It was not a very difficult task to undertake but we needed anything we could get in order to try and not think about Frollo and what was inevitably coming. I could not help but glance at the few steps that led down from the sewer from time to time, imagining Frollo and his guards storming in to capture us all. I decided to take some time to myself and went to fetch my flute from the sleeping quarters before sitting away from everyone on one of the wooden benches. Closing my eyes I breathed in deeply before bringing the magnificent flute to my mouth and playing softly. I couldn't help but smile slightly into the song as I began to feel myself relax and lessen the stress I felt almost but the more I thought about what I was doing, the more I felt slightly guilty. I pulled the flute away from my mouth and opened my eyes, observing it. I mentally kicked myself for even feeling the slightest bit of guilt over Clopin as all he did was consistently succeed in driving me up the wall, but I stubbornly admitted to myself at long last that maybe I was being just a little bit harsh. I would never admit it out loud though, but maybe I was. I knew it was not safe to be outdoors but I couldn't help but fidget in agitation as I hated being cooped up more than anything, but with that said I did not like the thought of what lied outside either.

As the night finally drew in it was safe to say I was both physically and mentally exhausted, but more so the latter. I had spent the rest of the day in the sleeping quarters, trying to sleep away some of the worry that was slowly consuming me, but sleep did not come easy.

"Gen?" Esmeralda whispered into my ear as she shook me gently.

"What?" I mumbled, burying my face deeper into my pillow.

"You've been in here for hours, it is not a time to be anti-sociable." She chuckled, sitting on the edge of my bed.

"I just wanted some time alone," I sighed as I rubbed my eyes, "I am extremely nervous for what the next few days will bring."

"Me too," She agreed as I sat up and ran a hand through my hair, "We all have to be there for each other though Gen, this is our family now."

"You're right," I said as I jumped out of the bed before brushing down my clothes.

"I-" Esmeralda began but cut herself off as our heads automatically snapped towards the door, listening intently to the distant sounds of commotion from behind it. I gulped as I shot a glance at Esmeralda who shrugged before ushering for us to go and investigate. As I turned the door knob hurriedly and pulled the door open Djali bounded in, bleating frantically at the two of us before running out again through what we then saw as a sea of gypsies forming from the back of the room up to the front of the stage.

"No," I whispered as Esmeralda gasped, none of us believing the sight in front of us, consisting of Phoebus and Quasimodo gagged on the stage, nooses clad to their necks as Clopin skipped back and forth, the crowd jeering.

Esmeralda and I frantically pushed and fumbled our way through the crowd of gypsies that were whispering excitedly between one another regarding the hanging that was about to take place. Esmeralda and I pushed frantically, willing our legs to get us to the stage before Quasi and Phoebus could be silenced for good.

"Stop!" I screamed, pulling the lever out of Clopin's grasp and to the opposite direction.

"These men aren't spies, they're our friends!" Esmeralda exclaimed as she pulled the gags from both of their mouths.

"Why didn't they say so?" Clopin replied innocently, shooting a glare in my direction.

"We did say so!" They both yelled in unison.

"This is the guard who saved the family and Quasimodo helped me escape from the Cathedral." Esmeralda stated as she untied their hands and rid their necks of the nooses.

"What are you doing here?" I questioned as a lump rose in my throat, knowing I would not like the answer.

"We came to warn you, Frollo's coming! He says he knows where your hideout is and he'll attack at dawn with a thousand men!" Phoebus announced as all the gypsies turned to each other in panic.

"What do we do?" I questioned as I turned to Clopin, not caring this was the first time I had spoken to him since I told him to stay away from me.

"I have to get my people to safety somehow, you on the other hand can do what you like." He said harshly, genuinely taking me aback.

"But I-" I stammered as he cut me off.

"You told me to stay away from you so I am, this means you are on your own." He shrugged, moving away from me in order to comfort some of the gypsies.

I turned to face Quasimodo, giving him a small smile which he returned before both of us made our way down the steps together.

"You took a great risk coming here, I can't thank you enough." Esmeralda said as she embraced Phoebus, who glanced over at Quasimodo, guilt washing over his face.

"Don't thank me, thank Quasimodo. Without him we would not have found our way here," He replied, pushing Esmeralda away gently so she could embrace Quasimodo.

"Nor would I!" Frollo bellowed from the entrance of the sewer as his men ran down the stairs, spears in hand.

Djali began bleating wildly as a guard captured him in his arms. I stared in horror, backing away as guards roughly grabbed some of the gypsies, pulling their arms behind their backs tightly. I witnessed a guard grab hold of Esmeralda, something I could not stand to see.

"No!" I yelled, lunging for the guard that held her who just laughed, elbowing me in the side of the face roughly which caused me to fall on the floor with a crash.

"Gen!" I heard Esmeralda yell as I groaned, not having time to rub my head as I was pulled roughly to my feet, taken over to where Esmeralda, Phoebus and Quasimodo were being held and pushed to my knees besides them.

"Thank you Quasimodo I could not have done this without you." Frollo smiled as he patted Quasi on the head, making me feel sick.

"You're a liar!" I exclaimed as his eyes locked onto me.

"Why, he led me right to you my dear." He replied, glancing between Esmeralda and I.

"Liar." She seethed as he turned to Phoebus.

"Oh, it's the great Captain Phoebus back from the dead." He jeered as Phoebus shook his head in disgust.

I locked eyes with Clopin briefly before looking away, I could not bare to look at him as I felt my heart sink in my chest at what lied ahead for us all.

"There'll be a little bonfire in the square tomorrow and you're all invited to attend – lock them up!" Frollo shouted as I was pulled roughly to my feet, along with the other gypsies.

"Take him back to the bell tower, and make sure he stays there!" Frollo ordered, sneering at Quasi who hung his head low.

"Quasi!" I exclaimed, tears beginning to form in my eyes as he was pulled away limply by three guards.