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DISCLAIMER: No, I don't... *wipes a tear*
Enjolras' POV
"Nurse Victurnien, may I go back to my dorm room?" I asked the nurse as she came by to check me. "Of course, Enjolras. Just leave the bruise alone because if you mess with it, it can get worse. But yes, you can go back." She replied as I quickly put the ice package down on the chair. She grabbed me by the arm before I could reach the door. "Tell Eponine that she shouldn't have gone out of here before I said she could, tell Grantaire that he has to come and see me for rehab, tell Courfeyrac that he will probably need a condom but as long as he's not having sex, it's fine. And, tell Combeferre, Feuilly, Jehan, Marius, Cosette, Joly, Musichetta, Bahorel and Bossuet that I'll be seeing each of them next week for a normal check up." She said as she let go of my arm. Wow, she really know every one of us. "Alright, nurse Victurnien. See you later!" I said as I waved and ran out the clinic. When I got to my dorm room, the door wasn't locked. I quickly dialed 'Ferre's number and waited for him to answer because I wasn't too sure if a burglar had burst into our room and left the door open or if it was just 'Ferre who left it open. "Hi, Enj." He answered but the voice didn't come from my phone. It came from the door which was right in front of me. I hugged him and said, "Thank goodness it's not a burglar! I thought he'd steal the shit out of us." I let go as 'Ferre laughed. "Whoa! You look like a panda! What happened?" he asked. "Oh, right. My eye. It's…uh…someone punched me. It hurts but it's getting better." 'Ferre's eyes widened. "Who?"
"A guy called Montparnasse or something. He's Eponine's ex and he's dating Melanie. He's a real wrestler, man." I said as 'Ferre led me inside. I stopped dead when I saw all the Les Amis there. "What the hell…?" I blurted out. "…Are you doing here?" I added at the end so it didn't look too bad. Joly was the first to react. "Oh my Gosh! Enjolras! Sit on the sofa, now! Someone get me my medical supplies!" Joly exclaimed as everyone started going crazy. "STOP!" I shouted the loudest I could. Everyone stopped wherever they were and stared at me, mouths closed. "I just got punched. It's nothing big. It's not like I'm going to die or anything. I'm in perfect shape…sort of." I said as I stood up to get water from the kitchen. "Wait, Enjolras. I have an announcement. That's why I had all of you gathered here." 'Ferre said. I scoffed. "'In the name of the student council, there will be another dance coming up.' Hooray! What a surprise, 'Ferre!" I said sarcastically, quoting 'Ferre in the first part. "No, it's not about the dance. Mr. Valjean, aka Cosette's dad, is opening a new café down on St. Michel and tonight is the opening party. He wants us to go and sing. Maybe dance, too but it's just to help Mr. Valjean. Please?" 'Ferre said, looking a bit more serious. Everyone exchanged glances and nodded approvingly. I was the only one who didn't. I shook my head rapidly. I wasn't exactly a party lover and I didn't really like parties because all people do in parties was get drunk and then do stuff they're not supposed to. It was just not my type of thing. Everyone looked at me, expecting an answer. "No." I said. Everyone groaned. "Why? Parties are fun. You've never been to one, have you?" Bossuet said. "Well, you go there just to get yourself injured, Bossuet." Feuilly said as Bossuet frowned. "Excusez-moi, Monsieur, but I do not get injured!" Bossuet shouted. Bossuet was quite an unlucky person and he didn't like being made fun of about that. "Guys! Stop it. So, Enjolras. Please? Come with us because if you don't, you'll regret it." Marius said. "Please? Pretty please? I'll write a poem for you." Jehan said. "Just say yes because you're holding us back. We need to dress up if we're going. So what do ya say, friend?" Bahorel said. "Fine." I said, trying to sound bothered. Everyone cheered and started to get dressed. After an hour, we headed off.
Eponine's POV
I, 'Chetta, 'Sette, 'Zelma and Gav arrived in front of the newly opened café. It looked like a normal nightclub on the outside but it was pretty big. There were colorful lights flashing around, just like at the Golden Globes or the Oscars, and there was a long red carpet that ended at the end of the pavement. There is probably going to be celebrities here… We walked down the red carpet and into the café. I was amazed at the inside. There were no people, there was a huge chandelier hanging from the ceiling, the lights were turned down, the floor was made up of medium-sized dark blue tiles, the ceiling was painted purple, the tables and chairs scattered around the café, an acoustic version of Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' playing in the background and a dance floor in the middle. Then, my eyes wandered to the stage. Yes, the stage. I've always had stage fright…well, if only I've ever actually been on a stage. There was a huge disco ball on the ceiling, aligning with the dance floor. The thought of me singing in front of a lot of people on stage made my hands wet. I didn't even know what to sing! "Eponine!" 'Sette shouted from the other side of the café. I made my way over to the table where she was standing at with 'Chetta, 'Zelma and Gav. "This table is the table we're going to be sitting at. I told my dad that there are about 15 of us." 'Sette said. "Great. What time is it?" I asked since I didn't have a watch. "It's 6 o'clock. The guests will be coming at about 6:30 or so. Are you ready?" 'Sette asked us. I shook my head. "Not me. I don't even know what to sing. How am I supposed to sing if I've never been on a stage before? And there's going to be a crowd of famous people. How am I supposed to do this?" I asked, clearly stressed out and I had no idea what I was going to do or what was going to happen. "It'll be okay, trust me. We are going to be here for you. 'That's what friends are for. Best friends look out for each other.'" 'Chetta said, quoting 'Sette again. 'Sette laughed. "Why do you guys quote me so much?" she asked, looking at the entrance door. "I think the people are here." 'Zelma said. 'Sette took out her phone and called her dad, Mr. Valjean. A minute later, Mr. Valjean appeared from the kitchen. I figured that it was probably the back door since the front one had loads of people standing there. But after Mr. Valjean, came Les Amis. I completely forgot that they were coming. What am I going to do? Enjolras is here and he's the last person I want to see! 'Sette simply led them to the table and all of us, except Mr. Valjean, sat down. I sat down between Gav and 'Chetta. I wasn't aware that there was still a place for Enjolras to sit across from me but when I realized that, it was too late. I felt myself stiffen as the stampede of people came into the café. I looked around and saw nobody that I knew. As everyone settled in their seats, Mr. Valjean went up to the stage with a microphone in his hand and the music went off. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am Jean Valjean, the owner of this café. First of all, I would like to thank my daughter, Cosette, for giving me the idea to open this cafe. I would also like to thank the staff and everyone who helped me on this. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for coming and enjoy your evening." He said and walked back to our table. Marius and Cosette climbed on stage. "Good evening everyone. Tonight we're going to have some entertainment for you all to enjoy." Marius said. Then, the backing track of 'L-O-V-E' by Nat King Cole started. What song am I going to sing?! The question kept running in my mind over and over again. As they started singing, the food came. The food looked delicious and they looked as if they've been served to the King and Queen before they served it to us. I couldn't help but glance continuously at Enjolras. Every time I did, I mentally slapped myself. I decided to occupy myself by talking to Gav or 'Chetta since they were beside me. After Marius and 'Sette finished their song, they came back to the table as people clapped. "We came to a decision to choose Bahorel to go next, singing a One Direction song." 'Sette said, smirking at Bahorel. Bahorel hated One Direction and he said that if anyone ever made him sing a One Direction song, he'd beat them up. I guess 'Sette was testing him if he really wanted to beat her up since she was a girl. "Fine. Which one?" Bahorel asked, rolling his eyes as he stood up from his chair. "One thing since that's the only song in my head right now." Marius said. "I hate you Marius. You, too, Cosette." Bahorel said as he walked to the DJ and told him what song he was singing. Then, he walked onto the stage and started singing. When he got to the refrain, he looked like he enjoyed it because he was seriously dancing his ass off. I almost choked on my food because it was really hilarious. When he finished, he came straight down to the table. "I'm choosing Grantaire to sing...Taylor Swift." Bahorel said, taking a seat. Grantaire wasn't drinking, surprisingly, and he was pretty sober. Grantaire nodded and did what Bahorel did before. He started singing 'I knew you were trouble' and we all laughed. Then, Grantaire, after he finished the song, came down and chose 'Chetta and Joly to sing 'My heart will go on' by Celine Dion. They went on stage and started singing. As that was happening, people started to get up from their seats and go to the dance floor. Oh God, no. Marius and 'Sette and Courf and 'Zelma were one of the people who went. I stayed at my seat, not knowing what else to do than that. "Hey, Gav. What song do you think is the best for me?" I asked.
"Well, you could do a duet with someone..." Gav said in a very flirty way, smirking in the direction of Enjolras. Thank God he wasn't looking or else there would've been further discussions. "I'm being serious and desperate here so please be more helpful, thank you." I said as 'Chetta and Joly finished. They walked down and stood together at the table, smiling like complete idiots. "We choose...Ep." Joly said.
"Not only Ep...but Ep and Enj!" 'Chetta said, giggling. My head snapped from the couple to Enjolras. We stared at each other for a moment in confusion. "Why us?" He finally asked the couple. Joly and 'Chetta exchanged glances and said in unison, "Just go up!" I sighed as I and Enjolras got up from our seats but 'Chetta grabbed both of our arms. "We want you to sing 'As long as you're mine' from Wicked." She said as our jaws dropped. "WHAT?!" We said at the same time. "You heard us." Joly said, pushing us towards the stage. To my surprise, it appeared that they already told the DJ the song. I shifted awkwardly as everyone started to clap and the music started. I held the microphone tightly in my sweaty hands as I started singing.
Kiss me too fiercely
Hold me too tight
I need help believing
You're with me tonight.
My wildest dreamings
Could not foresee
Lying beside you
With you wanting me
Just for this moment
As long as you're mine
I've lost all resistance
And crossed some borderline
And if it turns out
It's over too fast
I'll make every last moment last
As long as you're mine
I froze as Enjolras started singing. His voice was just...downright sexy. I could've sworn that, if any girl were to hear him, she'd be fainting.
Maybe I'm brainless
Maybe I'm wise
But you've got me seeing
Through different eyes
Somehow I've fallen
Under your spell
And somehow I'm feeling
It's up that I fell
I wondered if there was anything I could do to get out of the kissing part because I knew that people would expect it from us.
Every moment
As long as you're mine
I'll wake up my body
And make up for lost time
Say there's no future
For us as a pair
And though I may know
I don't care
Just for this moment
As long as you're mine
Come be how you want to
And see how bright we shine
Borrow the moonlight
Until it is through
And know I'll be here
Holding you
As long as you're mine
"What is it?" He asked, following the 'script'. "It's just...for the first time...I feel...wicked." I said and people started clapping as Mr. Valjean came up onto the stage and took the microphone from us. We sat down in our seats as Les Amis started smiling and giggling. "What? At least we didn't kiss like Fiyero and Elphaba did!" Enjolras said. Everyone started laughing. "Well maybe that's a bad thing!" Jehan teased. "Maybe you actually should've!" Courf said, bumping knuckles with Marius. Bossuet groaned and handed a 10 euro coin to Feuilly. "Are you serious?! You two were betting about whether or not we'll kiss?! Gosh, guys!" I said, sinking in my seat. Suddenly, Mr. Valjean cleared his throat into the microphone. "Now is the time when we will have some music and some groovy dancing!" He announced as everyone who didn't get up the first time got up and some upbeat song started. "'Ponine, can I go dance with the cute girl over there? She's my age." Gav asked me as I turned to him. "Wait-What? How did you know her age?" I asked. He smiled sheepishly and said, "I talked to her when you and Enjolras were singing."
"Fine. As long as you guys don't go too far." I said as he ran off. That left me with Enjolras at the table. I didn't want to talk to him and I was trying my hardest to keep myself occupied and distracted but I didn't succeed. "I know you're avoiding me." He suddenly spoke up. I didn't know how to answer so I just shrugged. "Look, I'm sorry. The fight was stupid and it was useless, really." He continued. I stared absently at the table and nodded. "Why don't you talk to me? Seriously, I didn't know you were a person to hold such a grudge." I felt his eyes on me and I finally looked up. "I'm overwhelmed." I finally spoke. "Overwhelmed? How is that overwhelming?" He asked. I shrugged. "Looks like people are having fun." I said, looking at the people who were dancing to 'Disco Inferno' as the disco ball spun with its colors shining to the walls of the cafe. "What are you waiting for? Get up there!" He said, flashing me a smile. Oh my God! That's the most charming smile ever! I'm melting! What the fuck?! I pinched my own arm under the table and shook my head. "Thank you but no thank you. I don't dance." I said awkwardly. Why was I even talking to him? "That doesn't matter. It's more fun to dance than to sit around doing nothing for the rest of the night. After all, we still have 8 hours to go." He said. I finally gave up and walked to the dance floor. He stayed there, writing some things and probably doing homework. I felt the urge to pull him out of his seat and force him to loosen up and have fun. I went back to the table and said, "It's more fun to dance than to sit around and do homework that is not even due on Monday." I put my hands on my hips and waited for an answer. "Well, I don't dance and what I'm doing is due on Monday so I have no excuse of not doing it." He said, not looking up from his papers. "Then, I'm going to have to force you." I said as I snatched the pen from his hand and the papers. "Look, it's not that I like to do this but it's what I've been trained to do so get up or get hurt." I said once more as he finally stood up. Then, some Spanish music started and everyone started dancing. I watched as everyone switched partners, then switched again after dancing for a couple of steps. I grabbed Enjolras by the hand and ran to find myself another partner, which I saw Courf and 'Zelma looking for a partner for themselves. I waved as they came over to us and 'Zelma quickly grabbed Enjolras as Courf grabbed me. "So, how is it going with you and Azelma?" I asked Courf as we danced.
"Well, it's been okay." He replied, looking somewhat solemn. I usually see him laughing or being cheesy but that night, he was different. "What's wrong? You don't seem happy." I said, concern in my voice. "Well, you must promise me not to tell anyone...but I'm starting to think that the flirty stuff I'm doing is making me look bad and making Azelma look bad because she's my girlfriend. I figured maybe I have to break up with her because I'm just embarrassing her for nothing." He explained.
"Don't worry, Courf. I know 'Zelma. She doesn't mind if her boyfriend embarrasses her. She'd actually think of it as a joke. So you're pretty lucky to have her as a girlfriend." I said as he smiled. "Thanks, Ep." He said as everyone changed partners. I spun around and ended up with someone who had a lemon scent, brown shoes, he wore a suit, just like everyone else and he was blonde. I didn't exactly see who it was but as I spun to change partners, like everyone else, I saw the blonde man who finally was paired up with me. "Oh, hi, Ep." The man said. How did he know my name? I soon realized who the voice was coming from. "Does it have to be you, Enjolras?" I pretended to groan. He laughed and said, "What was Couf talking to you about? I saw him a little...depressed. Is something wrong with him?"
"No, it's something about him and Azelma but I can't tell anyone. Not even you." I said.
"I'm starting to think that Azelma is pretty drunk tonight. She was babbling about something about dogs getting crocodiles as their nephews and the minions in Despicable Me called her and said that they were at her house and they're going to launch a rocket there." We both laughed as the music stopped. We turned to look towards the stage and Mr. Valjean standing there, microphone in hand. "Thank you all for coming tonight but we've come to the end of the party. I look forward to seeing all of you again some time. Thank you again." He said as everyone started going out of the cafe. "Nice cafe, Mr. Valjean." 'Ferre said as we were cleaning up the mess in the cafe. "Why, thank you. Have a great night and see you on Monday! Don't forget, though, that you have the French assignment due for History on Monday!" He shouted as he went out of the cafe with Cosette. All of us went out and said our goodbyes. I felt someone tap on my shoulder as I was waiting for 'Zelma to finish making out with Courf at the front door of the cafe. I turned around and saw Enjolras. "Great night tonight. I enjoyed it." He said.
"Yeah, me too." I said with a smile as 'Zelma came running to me with Gav. "We're ready." They said.
"Oh, okay. Bye, Enj! See you tomorrow!" I shouted over my shoulder as I always do with him. He smiled and waved as I saw him and 'Ferre walk to 'Ferre's car.
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