Title: Meetings
Prompt: Shy
Rating: PG
Summary: Marius is shy at meeting Cosette

As the girl turned to face him, Marius panicked. What must she think to see him standing there? They had only met once, after all. He didn't even know her name.

He saw her eyes widen in surprise, and he was hit by overwhelming shyness. He turned and reached for the handholds on the wall. She had to think he was a crazy person, to follow her here.

But as he hauled himself up, he heard her call, "Wait!" He looked over his shoulder and saw she had taken a step closer, hand outstretched. Gulping, he let himself back down.

Title: Fear
Prompt: Fear
Rating: PG
Summary: Cosette is afraid for her Papa and Marius

Cosette's head jerked up in surprise when the door opened and Papa stumbled in. She was on her feet in an instant, hurrying towards him. She had been so frightened when she had found him gone, with only a note telling her what to do if he didn't return. But she stopped dead when she saw what he was carrying.

It was Marius, bloody and unconscious, hanging limply over his shoulder. Cosette felt a new wave of fear. "Come, we have to get him into a bed quickly," Papa said, his voice hoarse and tired. Cosette rushed to help him.

Title: Hope
Prompt: Life
Rating: PG
Summary: Cosette finds out Marius will live

Cosette wet the cloth and carefully began to sponge the blood off of Marius's face. Under the blood and grime, he was pale. There were several small cuts around his forehead, as well as the major wounds on his torso, and many lesser ones on his arms and legs. All of the bleeding had been stopped though, and the worst of them bandaged.

Cosette smoothed his hair. She had been so scared. Scared that he would die or be permanently crippled. But the doctor had said he would live. She allowed herself to begin to believe that. Marius would live.

Title: Dreamings
Prompt: Whisper
Rating: PG
Summary: Cosette thinks about Marius

Marius Pontmercy. His name was Marius Pontmercy. It was a good name, Cosette decided. A noble name that fit his handsome face. She blushed to remember the surprise and pleasure she had felt to see him standing in the garden. But his face had been in her mind for days, and his earnest and yet shy expression had charmed her.

"Madame Marius Pontmercy," she whispered to herself. It was only a foolish dream, but she liked the sound of it. The thought of Marius made her blush again, and she giggled at her foolishness. Hopefully he would come again tonight…

Title: Nerves
Prompt: Fixed
Rating: PG
Summary: Marius is nervous, and Cosette has to fix his cravat

Marius retied the cravat again, but it was still crooked. With a frustrated sigh, he tore it off and sat down, resting his head in his hands. He wasn't ready to go down for his wedding. Cosette would change her mind as soon as she saw him.

The door opened and Cosette entered. "Cosette? What are you—," he started.

"I thought you'd need help." She picked up the cravat and tied it neatly around his neck. "Now come downstairs." She extended her hand with a smile, and he took it. Smiling himself, he allowed her to lead him out.