A/N: I do not own Les Mis or Come Away to the Water by Maroon 5.
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I was looking foreward to my dream tonight. It had been two weeks since the dream where Mabelle was sick and Enjolras was going to take me on that walk he promised me.
I woke up the same way I did every morning, with Zelda and Daisy jumping on me to wake up. Ginger was at the side of the bed barking happily.
"Alright," I said, "I'm awake."
"May I go play with Gavroche?" Zelda asked.
I nodded.
"Yes," I said, "you may. Daisy would you like to go with them?"
Daisy nodded.
"Zel, you don't mind, do you?" I asked.
"No," said Zelda, shaking her head. "Come on, Daisy."
The two left the apartment. I cleaned up, got dressed and put on a tattered green dress.
About twenty minutes, I heard a knock at the door. It was Enjolras and he was carrying a large package.
"Here," he said, handing me the package.
"Merci," I said.
I set the package on the bed and opened it.
"Oh, Enjolras!" I exclaimed. "This is gorgeous!"
Inside the package was a chemise like dress with puffy sleeves and a purple bow around the waist. It looked like the kind of dress Marie Antoinette would wear in the Petite Trianon.
"Thank you," I said. "This is beautiful and it means so much to me."
"I'm glad you like it," said Enjolras.
"If you'l just give me a minute, I'll change into this," I said.
"Alright," Enjolras said, leaving the apartment.
I was afraid to put it on. It had been a long time since I had worn something so beautiful. Within the eight monthes since Daddy's dress all of mine and Zelda's clothes had turned into tatters. Now, I had something in my possesion that I had to take care. I would be forever grateful to Enjolras for this present.
I quickly put on my new dress. When I walked out Enjolras just stared at me in shock.
"Are you ready?" I asked.
Enjolras blinked and offered me his arm. I smiled and accepted it.
"Thank you for inviting me on this walk," I said. "I'm having a wonderful time."
"I'm glad," said Enjolras.
"Enjolras, I believe we met before," I said.
"Of course we met before," said Enjolras.
"No," I said. "Before the day I bumped into you."
"Really?" asked Enjolras. "Where?"
"Our father's were friends," I said.
Enjolras seemed to stiffen at the word "father."
"I remember going to your home for dinner one time," I said.
Enjolras thought for a moment.
"Oh, yes," he said. "I believe I remember that."
"You're one of a kind," I said. "It's not often you see a rich person care for the poor."
"I believe I am not the only kind rich person," said Enjolras.
"Oh?" I said. "Who else do you know of who is rich and cares for the poor."
"You," Enjolras said.
"Me?" I inquired. "But I am not rich."
"Yes," said Enjolras. "But you used to be. I remember I went through a phase where I found you to be quite attractive."
"Am I not attractive now?" I asked.
"Yes, you are," said Enjolras, not looking at me. He seemed to be embarassed.
I smiled.
"As you were saying?" I asked.
"I went through a phase where I found you quite attractive," Enjolras said. "When I saw you, I would try to get the nerve to talk to you. I never did. But, I remember I would always see you giving to the poor people on the streets."
My smile grew.
"I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the great Enjolras was afraid of a girl," I said. "And the girl you were afraid of is a girl you talk to everyday."
"I was young," Enjolras said, defending himself.
"It was two years ago," I laughed.
"Meaning I was two years younger than I am now," Enjolras said, defending himself again.
I continued to smile.
We continued are walk throughout the rest of the day. Soon, it was time for us to head to the cafe.
"OI believe I must head home first," I said. "Zelda and Daisy will be wondering were I am."
"I don't believe they will," said Enjolras.
I looked at Enjolras in confusion.
"Turn around," said Enjolras.
I turned. Daisy, Zelda, and Gavroche were playing tag.
"Belle!" Zelda exclaimed when she saw me.
"Hello, Zelda," I said hugging Zelda as she wrapped her arms around my legs.
"Did you have fun today?" I asked.
"Oh, yes," said Daisy, "We had loads of fun."
"That's good to hear," I said. "We're headed to the meating. Would you care to join us?"
The three children walked ahead of us. Soon we arrived at the Cafe Musain.
As usual I listened intently to Enjolras speak and Gavroche, Zelda, and Daisy sat talking quietly to each other. Again, as usual, when Zelda got tired she sat on my lap and fell asleep.
When the meeting was over, I woke Zelda up and he walked me home.
The walk was silent.
"Goodnight, Enjolras," I said.
"Goodnight," Enjolras said kissing my hand.
We were standing closer than we have ever been. On some sort of impulse, I lifted my face and brushed my lips up against his. I think he might have kissed me back, but I highly doubt it.
"I'm so sorry," I said.
I led Zelda and Daisy back into the apartment.
"Wait!" I heard Enjolras call. "Mabelle!"
I couldn't stop. I just couldn't face him.
We got back to the apartment and I put Zelda and Daisy to bed.
"Love you Belle," Zelda mumbled. "Love you, Daisy."
I sang to them.
Come away little lass
Come away to the water
To the ones that are waiting only for you
Come away little lass
Come away to the water
Away from the life that you always knew
We are calling to you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
In the shade of the night we'll come looking for you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
To the ones appointed to see it through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
"Love you, Mabelle," Daisy muttered. "Love you, Zelda."
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
Give yourself so we might live anew
Come away little lamb
Come away to the slaughter
To the ones appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
"And I love the two of you," I said, giving each of them a kiss."
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
To the arms that are waiting only for you
Come away little lamb come away to the slaughter
To the one appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
With the two of them asleep, I walked over to the desk and pulled out Jane.
Dear Jane,
I had a wonderful day. Enjolras took me on a walk through the park. He also bought me a new dress. It's a chemise like gown with a large purple bow in the middle. I haven't recieved a gift so wonderful in monthes. True, I had my birthday, but all my friends gave me was money.
We had a fine walk and afterwards went to the meeting. I made a stupid decision and gave Enjolras a kiss when he dropped me off at home. I think he might've kissed me back, but I highly doubt it.
Sincerly,
Mabelle Mountaingreen
