Eponine's POV
When Musichetta and I got to school, we went separate ways to our lockers. "Hey, Ep." a voice said behind me. I jumped at the hoarseness of the voice. I actually thought a ghost was talking to me. I turned around and saw Enjolras, with sleepiness spread all over his face. "You scared me to death! Don't do that again!" I screamed. "Don't scream, Ep. It's ruining the school's atmosphere. You're turning it into a market." He said, calmly. I shut my locker door and turned to walk towards my Math class. He wasn't in my Math class so he went the other way. As soon as I sat down in my seat, Cosette, my other best friend, ran to the seat next to me and sat down. "Hi, 'Ponine." She greeted. "Hi. Did you do your Math homework?" I asked. She came closer and whispered, "No and don't tell Mr. Javert because he'll kill me. But I have something to tell you." I raised my eyebrow and said, "Okay, go on."
"I have a crush." I gaped at her in surprise and screamed, "Oh my God! Are you serious?" She quickly put her hand over my mouth and shushed me. "Don't be so loud. Anyway, I have a crush on this guy but I have no idea what his name is. I've never talked to him before." I laughed. How could she have a crush on him if she didn't know who he even was? Before I could reply, Mr. Javert, our Math teacher, came in the classroom and slammed his papers down on his table. "Do problems number 20-30 on page 226 in your notebooks while I'm gone. If you don't finish by the time I get back, DETENTION FOR ALL OF YOU!" He shouted as he walked out of the class. I turned to Cosette, who was staring at the door. I waved a hand in front of her face. "Wow. Looks like Mr. Huffpants is fuming today. Wonder why he's like this." She finally said. Just then, a guy named Marius burst through the door of the class. "MrJavertI'msorryI'mlate." He said breathlessly before glancing around the class, realizing Mr. Javert wasn't there. He looked really, really drowsy. He came to school late and he walked in class like he was about to crumble to the ground. He came to sit in front of me, looking tired. Marius isn't just any guy. He is my…erm…crush. OK, he's not only my crush, I'm actually in love with him but he never noticed me. He was just so handsome and funny and fun to hang out with. He's been my friend since 6th grade and I've had a crush on him ever since. "Hi, Ep." He said, smiling at me. I smiled back and he turned to face me fully. I saw the gleam in his eyes when he saw Cosette. I could feel Cosette clinging onto my arm and smiling shyly at him. Then it struck me. They fell in love. Wait a second; I thought Marius thought "Love at first sight" was stupid. Well, whatever it was, I knew that there was something and it made me…jealous. I can't believe my best friend is falling in love with my crush! "Stop it, guys." I said, breaking their "moment".
"Stop what?" Marius asked. I rolled my eyes and said, "Stop eye-raping each other. It's disgusting." I replied. I saw Cosette blushing and I rolled my eyes again. The three of us started talking quietly and kept on talking. We thought Mr. Javert wouldn't be coming back to class soon so we decided to slack off. The bell rang after 50 minutes of talking and I was so happy that I could finally get out of that room. I grabbed my stuff and ran out the door. On my way to my next class, Biology, I crashed into Enjolras. "Careful, Ep. Why are you in such a hurry?"He asked as he helped me up to my feet. "Marius and 'Sette fell in love, I think." I said. He raised his eyebrows in surprise then rolled his eyes. "Why do even like that Pontmercy?" He asked, looking annoyed. I frowned instantly. "I love him and it's none of your business, Enj."
"How many times do I have to tell you? I don't like nicknames!" He pouted like a 5 year-old. I rubbed his back sarcastically and said, "Aww, is little Enjy having his feelings hurt?" He glared at me and gave me a "seriously?" look. "Got to go to Biology. See you at lunch!" I shouted over my shoulder. He smiled and walked to his next class.