I've been meaning to post this and haven't gotten around to it. I'm really tired so ummm yeah, the story:

Disclaimer: If I owned Les Mis, I would probably have more money than I do now, so no I don't own Les Mis

Eponine woke up bright and early to head to work. She planned on taking her siblings with her, she figured Azelma could make some money, and Eponine wanted to keep an eye on Gavroche; Not to mention he got along so well with Marius and Enjolras, she was sure he would fit right in with the other men who spent time there.

Eponine crawled out of bed and headed into the hallway. Eponine had wanted to tell Cosette she was going to be heading to work, but figured she would still be asleep. To Eponine's surprise, Cosette's door was open and her room vacant. Eponine wondered where Cosette could be, and after a quick look out of a window, figured out she was in the garden. Eponine rushed outside and caught up to Cosette.

"Good morning Cosette! Are you out for a morning stroll?"

"Yes! Eponine, would you like to join me?"

"I suppose I can for a while. I just wanted to tell you that Azelma, Gavroche, and I will be heading out soon. I must head to work."

"Azelma and Gavroche are free to stay here!" Cosette said.

"I would just like to keep them close," Eponine explained.

"I understand, but you must have some breakfast before you head to work. I'm sure Marie already has it started."

"You don't have to feed us."

"But I want to. You used to feed me, remember? I'm simply returning a favor." Cosette said looking deep into Eponine's eyes, pulling out the memories deeply buried in her mind.

"That was hardly a favor," Eponine looked away, unable to meet Cosette's eyes.

Cosette continued as though it was everyday conversation to bring up the two's dreadful past, "It is nice to see Gavroche again. The last time I saw him he could barely talk, now that mouth really doesn't stop, does it?"

"I hadn't even realized you haven't seen him since we've reunited."

"I haven't, but it is fine. Once I had left you're home, I really did miss caring for Gavroche."

"I'm sure he missed you. I know my mama did, miss having you to clean at least," Eponine sighed.

"Breakfast is most likely almost done, perhaps we should head in and wake Azelma and Gavroche?" Cosette suggested.

Eponine and Cosette got the two sleeping children up and all enjoyed a delicious breakfast together. It was the most food Eponine had consumed in a while, and it was maybe the best thing she had ever tasted. Eponine was starting to agree with Gavroche, she could get used to this. But she knew she could only stretch the Fauchelevent's hospitality so far. Soon the trio were ready to go, and they headed to work.

As they approached the café, Eponine stopped her siblings to talk to them, "I need you two to behave in here. Azelma, I'm going to see if there are any jobs for you to do so you can make a little bit of money, and Gavroche, just behave. Please."

"Gosh 'Ponine I'll be fine."

"There's a group of students who are very close friends with Monsieur Marius and Monsieur Enjolras. You may say hello and be friendly, but don't get into too much trouble. Especially Azelma, you're a pretty girl, and some of those men are only looking for a pretty girl. Especially Courfeyrac. Gavroche, you can mingle, but if Grantaire offers you a drink, don't take it."

But of course, as soon as they walked through the door, many of the men had waved and called Gavroche over. Eponine was shocked, "Roche, how do you know them?"

"What do you think I do all day? I was working for them before you were!"

"Wait, is that why you were out so early that one morning?"

"Took you long enough," Gavroche ran over to sit by Courfeyrac fitting right in. Azelma on the other hand looked lost.

"Azelma I could see if there's something you could do to help out, if not there are books in the corner."

"But I can't read."

"Yes, but it may get someone to ask what you are reading and then it will start a conversation," Eponine said with a wink. She then walked over to the owner, "I'm here, what's there for me to do?"

"Lot's, but you don't have to start for another fifteen minutes."

"Why?"

"Because Monsieur Enjolras has been asking when you will get here for the last half an hour," The manager said smiling.

"He has?" a blushing Eponine giggled. Eponine was shocked. She didn't giggle.

"Go ahead, go talk to him," Eponine wandered over to where Enjolras was. She didn't want to seem too flirty, but when was she one to play it safe?

Enjolras was sitting in a corner next to a window, writing hastily in a journal. Eponine put her hands over his eyes, "Guess who?"

Emjolras laughed, his harsh posture softening, "I don't know. Who could it possibly be?"

Eponine gave him a quick hug from behind and then pulled up a chair next to him, "I have fifteen minutes, and I need to tell you something."

"Oh no, Eponine did I do something?"

"No, no! It's not you, you're fine. I'm going to tell you something, but you must promise not to be angry."

"I doubt I will be angry."

"I've told you about my father, the way he treats us, that I must pay my way, but what I have not told you is that he is abusive. He always beats us. I don't mean a fatherly beating, but something so bad; we're unable to move the next day. Yesterday, he came back home from some trip he had been on, and long story short he kicked us out of the house."

"Eponine! I'm so sorry, where are you staying?" Enjolras asked as he grabbed her hand.

"I'm at Cosette's. If you need me, that's where I'll be. You're free to stop by. Be careful around my father though."

Eponine and Enjolras talked for a few more minutes before Eponine had to go.

Enjolras looked deep into Eponine's eyes, "I cannot wait to spend more time with you Eponine."

"I can't wait another day," Eponine walked away, knowing it had been long over fifteen minutes, but the owner did not say a word. Eponine smiled to herself again. Gavroche was laughing with a few of the students, Azelma was in the corner talking nervously to a young man, Combeferre, Eponine recognized. And Eponine was in love with someone who cared back. Things were looking up from here, bright and sunny.

Sorry I know it's a filler and so was the last chapter, but they're necessary to get the story in the direction I need it to go. So thanks for all the reviews! I'm so excited for the next chapter!