Chapter 3
"AAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOO" Eponine sneezed shivering underneath the covers.
"Yep you got yourself a cold my dear Eponine. Your stitches are holding on really well. Its bed rest for you. And as for you Enjolras the hero of the day. You seem to be ok but I suggest that you get some rest just in case. We don't need our fearless leader getting sick on us now do we?"
"Alright Joly. I'll stay here. And get some rest." Enjolras said as he got into the bed alongside of Eponine, making Eponine blush slightly. This didn't go unnoticed by either Joly or Enjolras.
"I'll leave you two to get some rest." And with that Joly left. Leaving Enjolras and Eponine alone.
"Um thank you for saving my life Enjolras. I don't know why you did it but I'm grateful that you did.
"Do you really think so little of yourself Eponine?" Enjolras said trying to understand why Eponine didn't see herself as clearly as he saw her.
"Well I'll never be as pretty as Cosette." Eponine almost cried out.
"Who's Cosette?"
"The only one who has won the heart of Marius. That's why my father wants me dead. I spoiled his plan to rob Cosette and her father blind. But Marius was still there and I couldn't let him get hurt. So I screamed and as loud as I could warning Marius and Cosette's father that danger was near. But you know the craziest part?"
"What's that?"
"He doesn't even know that it was me that saved him. He doesn't realize that I put my life on the line for him. Well good riddance, I don't need him. Right? I mean I am better off without him?" Eponine cried almost pleading for Enjolras to make her feel better.
"I think your right."
"About what?"
"That you are better off without him. I think that anyone who doesn't see your worth isn't worth your time."
"Enjolras?"
"Yes Eponine?"
"Could you hold me? I…I'm still rather cold and I… I'm afraid to be alone right now. I don't want to make you uncomfortable but I…"
"Eponine it's ok. Come here."
Eponine maneuvered her body to where her head was resting on Enjolras's chest, her arm hugging his torso. She could hear Enjolras breathing and it calmed her and gave her a sense of peace. "Enjolras."
"Yes?"
"Thank you for well for everything."
"The pleasure is all mine Eponine. And I want you to know that no matter what, you will always have me. By your side. I'll always be there for you."
Right before Eponine fell asleep she quietly said, "Enjolras, I think I'm falling in love with you."
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On the other side of the door Joly had just come out of the room.
"So how's my sister?" Gavroche asked with great concern.
"She's a lucky women your sister. She will be just fine. And by what I just witnessed I think that our fearless leader will be more than ok. As soon as he admits that he has feelings for Eponine and she for him. I think that those two will be more than ok." Joly explained as he took a seat right next to Grantaire who was drinking his bottle.
"Do you really think that he has fallen in love with Eponine?" Grantaire asked.
"It's pretty obvious I mean he jump off the bridge to save her. But do you think that Eponine will fall in love with Enjolras? I mean she is in love with Marius, isn't she?" Combeferre asked hoping that his friend won't get his heart broken.
"Oh, I don't think you have to worry about that." Courfeyrac said as he opened the door to Enjolras's room.
"Why do you say that?" Combeferre asked.
"Well let's just say that Eponine is asleep on our dear leader's chest. And they both seem so peaceful as they sleep." Courfeyrac said with a grin on his face.
"Really?" Grantaire asked with shock. And with that all five of them were at the door shocked at the scene that was before them.
"Well I'll be." Joly said seeing yet not really believing what his eyes were seeing.
"I can't believe what I'm seeing." Combeferre said, shaking his head in disbelief.
Just then there was a knock on the door. "Who could that be at this hour?" Joly asked while Grantaire opened the door to reveal Marius in a state of worry and concern.
"Marius what are you doing here this late?" Grantaire asked while taking a swig of his drink.
"I need Enjolras's help. I can't find Eponine. I've been looking for her for the past three days, and then today while I was in the market, I thought I saw her but she was running away from her father. But then again, I couldn't be sure that it was her or not. If Enjolras is not here can you guys help me find her? I'm really worried about her. I mean what if she's hurt and…"
"Whoa mon ami calm down. We know where Eponine and Enjolras is. Now quietly open the door to the bedroom and your answers will be answered." Combeferre said with humor in his voice.
Marius did as he was told and there on the bed was Enjolras and Eponine fast asleep. Eponine's head asleep on Enjolras's chest, her arm snaked around Enjolras's waist. Enjolras's arm was around Eponine's shoulders and his hand resting on her head. Enjolras's head was resting on Eponine's. They looked so peaceful in each other's arms. "I… I don't believe what I'm seeing." Marius said after taking in the scene before him.
"We didn't either but he jumped off the bridge today to save her and when she has a nightmare, he is the only one who can calm her down." Joly explained knowing that if they had a hard time digesting this then how would the rest of the revolutionaries feel about what's happened to their revolutionary leader.
