Alright guys I'm sorry for the delay, and I know I always say it, but I have had no time to write.

Disclaimer: I don't own Les Mis

Chapter 16

A month had come and gone in a wink of an eye. Spring was finally awakening and the weather was warm. Eponine, Azelma, and Gavroche were still living at the Fauchelevent's, and even though Eponine knew they had long overstayed their welcome, no one wanted them to go. Monsieur Fauchelevent honestly enjoyed having them there, and the three were comfortable and healthy. So they continued to live there.

Everyday Eponine would spend a few minutes in the morning with Enjolras, enjoying a little time together before Eponine had to work. Everyone at the café had figured out about their relationship pretty quickly, including Azelma and Gavroche, but Eponine had yet to tell Cosette about Enjolras and herself. Eponine wasn't sure if Cosette still had feelings for Enjolras and didn't want to bring him up, for the two girls had been getting along well, not to mention Eponine still wanted things to work out with Marius and Cosette. Neither one of the boys had been over to Cosette's house, until one day in early April.

Eponine was in the bedroom she shared with Azelma (Gavroche had claimed the spare) letting Cosette dress her up in yet another dress. Eponine had the day off and was already missing Enjolras.

"I really do love this one on you," Cosette said examining the dress Eponine currently had on, dark blue with cold accents, "I think you should keep it."

"Oh well if you really don't want it," Eponine felt bad just taking it.

"It's fine, I outgrew it years ago, yes?" Cosette said as they heard a knock on the door.

Marie popped her head in the door, "There's a young man at the door, he is looking for Mademoiselle Thenardier ."

"Who is it Marie?" Eponine wasn't sure, but she had an idea who it was.

"He said he is called Monsieur Enjolras."

"Tell him I will be right down," After Marie left, Eponine turned to Cosette, "I'm sorry it looks like I must go."

"Eponine I have a question for you," Cosette said with a bit of uncertainty in her voice, "Are you and Monsieur Enjolras… together?"

"I'm so sorry Cosette! I knew you said you may have feelings for him but I-"

"I knew it!" Cosette didn't seem upset, if anything she seemed excited, "I know what I told you, but it was all a lie! I could tell how you felt about Enjolras and I was trying to get you to tell me!"

"But… But… you were?" Eponine was shocked. That was the last thing she expected, it had never even crossed her mind.

"Yes I was, and I have a little secret of my own," Cosette leaned in dropping her voice to a whisper, "I have been writing to Marius."

Eponine laughed, "Cosette you're such a secret keeper! I don't believe you on any of it! Why didn't you tell me?"

"Well you hadn't told me, but we can talk about it later, there's a young man waiting for you downstairs," Cosette giggled.

Eponine inhaled sharply, "Do I look alright?"

"You have never looked better! Now go see what he wants!"

Eponine walked out the door, then ran down the steps, almost running straight into Enjolras, "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't see you there!"

Enjolras grabbed Eponine's hands, "You're fine. You look beautiful, so beautiful, it would be a shame not to go out."

"What were you thinking?"

"A Picnic," Enjolras said while grabbing a picnic basket off of a small end table, "We haven't gotten to spend much time together, and we are both off today. Plus it's beautiful out."

"I would love to, just let me tell Azelma and Roche I will be gone," Eponine said quickly kissing Enjolras on the cheek. Eponine found her two siblings in the sitting room, she stuck her head in, "I'm heading out with Enjolras, behave."

Then she headed back to him, but then a thought occurred to her, Was Azelma reading a book? But she can't read. But quickly dismissed the thought because she was sure it was nothing.

"Alright I'm back, are you ready to go? Wait where are we going?"

"A park near where I grew up. I used to play there as a child. It brings back good memories, and I imagine there couldn't be a better place to make new ones."

"That's so sweet, I can't wait," And they walked outside, hand in hand.

Enjolras had never been so nervous in his life. He couldn't even think of a time he was nervous in comparison to this. It was a beautiful day and he was with a perfect girl. He couldn't imagine a better day to ask Eponine to marry him.

He knew it was sudden. They hadn't even known each other that long, and had been seeing each other for an even shorter amount of time, but he knew she was the one. She brought out another side of him, one he didn't even know he had. A sweet side, a sensitive side, a silly side. He still wasn't sure how to handle these new sides, but if it meant he had her, he really didn't care.

Then there was the looming cloud of the revolution. He knew it was coming. The pressure was rising, the people were ready. Of course he hadn't told Eponine. He couldn't. He knew it would crush her. Enjolras wasn't stupid, he knew he could die that day, probably would die that day, and he wanted to give Eponine all the love he can before that day, which was all the love he had. He may not have much time, but he had to give her as much as he could while he was still able.

So a few weeks ago Enjolras woke up and knew he had to propose to Eponine soon. He had planned this day, this time, but kept it all a secret. He had wanted the day to be a surprise. Still when he showed up, she looked perfect, like she knew he would be there. Of course she didn't, no one did, but that ironic sense of timing Eponine had was just one more thing he loved about her.

Enjolras had decided to take her on a walk, then a picnic, and inn the end, when the mood was just right, he would propose. He was only hoping she would say yes. Maybe it was too soon, may she was too busy right now. But he had to take the chance now, in case he never had it again.

"So where is this park you're taking me to?" Eponine asked.

"I already told you, it's near where I grew up, that exact location is a secret. I want it to be a surprise, so just enjoy the walk," Enjolras had considered several places in where to take Eponine, but this one was the absolute best. It was a beautiful park in the nicest section of town. Enjolras could see bringing his future family here someday. Of course Eponine had told him she wanted to live on a farm, far out of town, so he supposed it would have to be a trip made on special occasions. He could just imagine sitting there with Eponine and their children reliving this very day. That is if he lived to be there, but he would never let Eponine think he wouldn't be there.

Eponine smiled, "Why wouldn't I enjoy it? I'm with you."

Okay so I didn't get time to proof read this so sorry if it's a total mess, but I personally was fangirling so hard when I wrote parts of this, just saying.