Eponine felt weird being alone with Courf-let alone arm in arm. Despite the temporary odd feeling, she was also perfectly comfortable with him. The two talked, and laughed;and he would find himself staring then quickly look away. There was much flirtation between them-eye batting and little nudges between jokes-and Eponine enjoyed it. She liked the fact that somebody liked her and made the effort to show her so.
They were strolling through the park when small, warm drops of rain started to fall on their fair faces. Eponine remember hearing on the news earlier that morning, "There will be constant showers for the next two days, so make sure to have an umbrella!" She remembered chuckling at the cheesy line surely every news station would use.
In the coarse of a few seconds the rain became to pelt down faster and harder, so the two ran under a tree for cover. The large branches reached out far enough that it was like a sheet protecting them from the water. They sat under the tree and began to laugh from how wet they had gotten in such a small amount of time.
It grew silent for a moment, and they sat with their backs against the large base of the tree. Courfeyrac eased his way closer to her, then draped one of his large arms around her shoulders- only the sound of the rain being heard. Slowly Eponine began to slide her own arms around his waist, and she nuzzled her head on his shoulder.
Courfeyrac enjoyed the warmth from her body close to his, and appreciated the feeling of comfort she gave off.
He broke the silence, "You know, Eponine, I've liked you for some time now. I'm surprised you agreed to go out, though."
Eponine looked up at him and smiled. "Why would I have said no?"
They both gave a small chuckle. Normally, Eponine would've said no, but something had made her feel differently about him now.
Courfeyrac and Eponine sat in each others arms for nearly an hour; talking and enjoying one anothers company.
"I should probably get Gavroche before it gets too late. He has school tomorrow." Eponine mentioned after checking the time on her cell phone.
"I'll go with and walk you guys home." Courfeyrac responded, standing up and helping Eponine up.
"That'll be great!" Eponine told him, smiling as she grabbed her bag from the ground.
Upon leaving the safety of the large branches the rain once again touched them. They ran across the park to the sidewalks across from the entry way of the park that were somewhat sheltered by the roofs that came out over the edge of the buildings.
Once getting Gav from Cosette's they all walked home together. The group of three reached Eponine's town home and stopped at the short walk leading to her concrete stairs. "Why don't you go inside and get ready for school, Gav." Eponine politely instructed to her little brother, rustling his soft hair.
Gavroche said goodbye to Courfeyrac and ran up the stairs and into the house.
"I had fun with you tonight." Courfeyrac said, smiling at her nervously.
"I did too." Eponine admitted, rocking back and forth on her heels.
"Would it be weird if I..."
Eponine shook her head at his question then leaned in and placed her soft lips on his. He was engulfed in her scent-feeling like nothing could go wrong as long as he was in her embrace. When their lips parted, Courfeyrac was almost upset it ended.
"Good night, Courf." She gave him a sweet smirk, and then turned around to walk up the steps.
"Good night, Ep..." he murmured, in a lovestruck sigh.