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Eponine dreaded waking up to go to school the next day. She noticed Gavroche already eating his favorite chocolate sugary cereal when she first went downstairs. Her dad was asleep sideways on the couch. Probably had a drink and fell asleep like that. Azelma had already left because she had cheer practice in the morning. Gavroche was getting ready to get to his bus stop and Eponine was on her way to school. She had circles under her eyes and a mark at her collarbone. She was forced to hide it. She didn't want any of the guys to see it and she sure as hell wanted to make sure Enjolras didn't.

She wore Enjolras' hoodie again over her school sweatshirt on top of her uniform. She was still terrified someone would see the mark. She walked along the hallways and no one seemed to be paying attention to her.

She went through her day about her business. At lunch, she sat at the table with Marius.

"Is it just me or is it hot in here?" Eponine whined.

"It's just you." Courfeyrac flirted. She gave a sarcastic smile and he winked at her.

"It would be hot in here if you're wearing two layers on top of you on this fine spring day." Jehan added.

"I feel like I've seen that hoodie somewhere before." Courfeyrac teased talking to Combeferre. Enjolras kicked him under the table. She decided to take it off from all the chastisement she's been receiving. She put it in her backpack, promising she would put in the washing machine before returning it to him. Although, she had every intention of keeping it.

"It's still hot though." Eponine complained.

"Well, you're still wearing your sweatshirt over your uniform button down." Marius pointed out.

She looked uncomfortable. She couldn't take it off. They would see. She was mortified at the idea of taking off her sweatshirt. But it was too hot. She was burning up. She just decided to put her hair down from its tight bun and hoped that no one would see it. She put foundation to hide it, but it was already too dark for makeup. Then she went back to the table and didn't say anything. She kept making sure that her hair was in place. The rest of the day was fine. At the end of the day, she had rehearsals again for the musical.

She had to hide her mark once more from Cosette, but she saw. Cosette wouldn't tell a soul other than Marius. And Marius had no idea what a secret was. When he knew something juicy, he would tell practically everyone. She told Marius, concerned. And Marius told Enjolras and Bahorel of course.

When Enjolras and Eponine sang their duet on stage again, something was off. Enjolras seemed a bit preoccupied. Eponine rocked it though. She put her all into the song. She just sang what she felt.

After rehearsals, Eponine offered to go out and get dinner, but this time it would be just the two of them. He agreed and they stumbled into a Mexican restaurant.

"Hi, I'm Mason. I'll be your server for the evening. Can I get you something to drink?"

"Can I get some Pepsi please?"

"Sure thing." He nodded his head as he wrote that onto his notepad. "What about you beautiful?"

Eponine blushed. "Raspberry Iced Tea please?"

"Will do. I'll be right with you and next time I'm gonna take your order." He said.

As he walked away, Enjolras couldn't help but make a snarky little comment.

"Did you say something?" Eponine asked.

"Nothing."

Eponine ordered a sausage and potato breakfast burrito and Enjolras went for a carne asada burrito. They had nachos as an appetizer and Mason tried to get a little flirt on with Eponine once more. This time he threw in a wink and called her gorgeous. Eponine was embarrassed, but she loved the extra attention. It was nice to be recognized. When they got their main course, Eponine actually tried to bring in a serious conversation.

"So, I have to ask you something." Eponine stated, taking her first bite.

"Shoot."

She looked him directly in the eye. "I want to know where we stand."

Enjolras sighed. "We stand wherever you think you should. I didn't want it to seem like I rushed you into anything."

"Well, in anyone's mind, I would think we'd be dating."

"That's true. I mean we did kiss once. And we did go to the movies yesterday."

"And we're practically on a date right now." Eponine added.

"We're dating then aren't we?" Enjolras added with a smile while Eponine giggled.

"Okay. Can I ask you something else?" Eponine asked shyly.

"What?"

"Why didn't you try kissing me again?"

"I didn't know if you wanted me to…" he answered awkwardly.

"Well, I'll always want you to."

Mason came back with free churros for them. Eponine couldn't help but notice Enjolras roll his eyes at the waiter. Enjolras was being extra sassy. Eponine just thought it was somewhat cute. He paid for their bill and they both parted their separate ways. But not before they shared one sweet goodnight kiss. He pulled her hair back behind her ears and saw the mark that Marius was rambling on about.