::Marius::
Marius
was shivering uncontrollably as he walked towards the bridge. Half
was from the cold, the other from fear. He was terrified. The wind
howled, and the night was starless. Marius walked onto the bridge,
and looked down into the murky river. There was a gap between him and
it. A gap of cold air. He exhaled deeply. His breath was shaky and
uneven. He started to climb up the side of the bridge. He took one
last breath and moved forward, but found himself being thrown
backwards onto the bridge. Then he blacked out.
When Marius
came to, he found that his head was resting in a young girl's lap.
She was a few years younger than he, but very pretty. She had blonde
hair that spiraled loosely by her shoulders, and sparkling green
eyes. "Monsieur?" She whispered when she saw his eyes
flutter. Marius groaned. "Monsieur, are you ok?" Her voice
was gentle and smooth. He opened his eyes wide and sat up. She
smiled. "Oui?" He nodded. "Good, good." She
helped him up, and noticed instantly that he was shivering from the
cold.
"Monsieur! You are cold. Here, take my jacket."
She pulled of her wool coat and bundled Marius up in its fold before
he could protest. She put her arm around his shoulder and guided him
off the bridge. Marius inhaled sharply. He wasn't used to being this
close to women besides Cosette. "My name is Kate." She told
him softly, interrupting his thoughts.
"Marius
Pontmercy." He introduced himself politely despite his
condition.
"Well, Monsieur Marius. I will take you to my
house, and you can sit in front of the fire and be warm. I will give
you some food, you look hungry." He smiled gratefully at her,
and she returned it, sending a shiver down his spine.