It was nearing November but the weather outside was still nice, the sun shone brightly and the leaves were all changing from green to orange, yellow and red, a slight breeze blew making all of the leaves dance in the wind. Marius, Grantaire, and Enjolras were all walking down the street when a little boy in ripped jeans and a white t-shirt ran up to them.

"Hey there Gavroche." Greeted Grantaire

"Hiya." Chirped the little boy

"What are you doing out and about so early?" It was only wasn't even 7am and the elementary school didn't start for another two hours.

"I just thought a walk would be me some good. I woke up early and couldn't get back to sleep, plus I really didn't want to be home with well, you know, everything."

Grantaire sighed, "I understand little buddy. Just remember that if you ever need anywhere to go, my door is always open."

"As is mine." Added Enjolras

Marius nodded, "And mine."

"That's awful nice of you guys; I may take you up on that offer one day." He grinned.

The next sound they all heard was the sound of his small stomach growling. He stepped back as he caressed his stomach and his cheeks turned light pink. Grantaire laughed as he dug into his pocket.

"Here," he said handing the boy a $5 bill, "go buy yourself some breakfast."

His eyes widened as he held the money but he shrank back and extended his hand to give it back, "No I really shouldn't."

The dark haired man ruffled the boy's hair, "I insist; you need it more than us anyway."

"Oh thank you!" he exclaimed before running off in another direction.

"He is such a spunky boy; he's got a lot of spirit." Noted Marius

"Yes," agreed Enjolras, "I just wish there was more we could do for him."

The boys had all been acquainted with Gavroche for a little over a year. They met him one day when he was sitting on the steps of the café all along, it was late at night but he didn't look scared or sad, instead he was staring up at the café with wonder in his eyes. They boys invited him in and bought him a warm dinner, soon afterward he would frequent the café and everyone became somewhat aware of his story. Gavroche came from a poorer family, he mentioned he had sisters but never really went into detail other than saying that his oldest sister was the only person he thought was wittier than him, and his parents neglected him quite a bit when they weren't yelling at him or his sisters, often causing the boy to go off on his own out of hatred for his home. However as soon as he came to the café he was happy and it was almost like he didn't have to worry about anything, besides all that he was always cheerful and full of life, just like any 10 year old would be. Over a short amount of time the boys all grew to love Gavroche and looked after him like a little brother.

Grantaire shrugged, "I'm sure he will be fine, he know he can count on us. Plus he may look small, but he can probably survive better on the street than any of us can."

"Yes your right," agreed Marius. He glanced down at his watch, "We better hurry if we want to meet with the others at the café."

Eponine ran a hand across her forehead to wipe the sweat off her face as she carried the last bag of coffee beans into the kitchen. She looked lanky but appearances were very deceiving. She glanced back out the back door to make sure that she brought in every bag from the early morning shipping and let out a sigh of relief as soon as she was sure she had got them all.

"Sir I got all the bags." She called to Mr. Myriel who was in the other room wiping down tables.

"Thank you Eponine," he replied, "you can take a cup of coffee with you if you want. No charge."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course; what we have, we have to share."

"Ok then, thanks Mr. Myriel." She responded as she slipped off her apron and hung it on the hook by the door.

Working at the ABC café had proved to be a lot better than Eponine had expected. Yes she had to do some of the heavy lifting and due to her living so close she would often be the one asked to come in the earliest and then come back and leave the latest, but Mr. Myriel treated and paid her well and she still got to see all of her friends all the time, though they would often tease her and take the customer persona to the extreme every time she took their order. Ironically enough though Eponine did not like coffee, it was much too bitter for her taste, but she liked the smell and it wasn't as if she had to drink it.

She just stepped out of the back room of the café when she saw the door open and three guys step inside the café.

"Morning." She acknowledged as she swung her bag on her shoulder.

"Hey," greeted Marius as he stepped closer, "What are you doing here so early?"

"I work here." She responded sarcastically as she rolled her eyes and handed Grantaire her coffee since she wasn't going to drink it and he was addicted to caffeine, he gave her a small nod in thanks.

"You know what I mean. You have only been working here for two days, why did he recruit you to come in this early?"

She rolled her eyes slightly, "Well if you must know we just got a shipment of coffee beans and Mr. Myriel couldn't carry them all in himself, being that I lived the closest I offered my assistance."

Grantaire took a sip and raised an eyebrow, "Wait you carried in all the boxes? Put you're so small."

She placed her hands on her hips and gasped, "For your information I did carry them in all on my own. I'll have you know that I am a lot strong than I appear to be; don't judge a girl on how she looks."

"We know Eppy, we know." He sighed, "Don't go off on one of your rants again."

"Well I wouldn't have to if you didn't keep provoking me."

"You would rant either way; I swear you can be more head-strong than Enjolras at times."

She snorted, "Oh please, I doubt anyone could be."

"I'm right here you know!"

"Yeah I know, doesn't change the fact that she is."

"But I'm not!"

"Yes you are."

"No I'm not!"

"You see you are stubborn too."

She cocked an eyebrow and crossed her hands over her chest, "Is that supposed to be a bad thing?"

"No, just unusual in a lady"

"Did you seriously just call me a lady?"

"Is that a bad thing?" he said, mimicking Eponine's body language.

Marius and Eponine bursted out in laughter at Grantaire's feministic body language while Enjolras simply shook his head at their friend

"Come on," muttered Enjolras, "We'll be late for school."

"What are you talking about?" Asked Eponine, "We still have over half an hour…oh that's right I forget you've all got a student government this morning."

He sighed, "Yes and we can't afford to be late."

"Why not just have the meetings here?" she muttered under her breath.

"What are you getting at?"

"Well most of you come here before school anyway, and it's a lot less cramped than that stuffy room at school."

"You've been to the meetings?"

"I've tagged along with Marius once or twice. She shrugged, "You do very well at giving speeches, by the way."

"Why thank-"

She cut him off, "Plus I'm sure they would all appreciate the opportunity to eat something more filling in the morning and I am sure Mr. Myriel wouldn't mind seeing as having all the people here would mean more business."

Marius titled his head toward her, "'Ponine you may be on to something."

She smiled and nodded quickly "I know a lot of things I do."

"Yes, things not found in books." Mumbled Grantaire

"Are you implying something?" she sneered; Grantaire avoided eye contact and shrank away.

It was at that moment that Enjolras jumped from his seat. "Eponine you are a genius!"

"I try."

Enjolras grinned and then looked at his watch again, "Well come on guys, if we don't go now we will be late."

"And lord knows the president being late is a crime against nature." Grantaire said as he took another chug at his coffee.

"It doesn't look good no, but if we hurry we might just have enough time to propose moving the meeting spot to here." He said as he walked out the door with Grantaire at his heel.

Marius faced Eponine, "Would you like join us 'Ponine?"

"Sure." She said coolly, though inside she was giddy. She loved it whenever Marius invited her to meetings, she could pop in at anytime, and she did often, and be welcomed by everyone but there was something about Marius specifically inviting her that made her happy. She followed him out and he held the door for her, never seeing the spark in her eyes.

Little he sees, little he knows.

A/N; Voting still open...but either way it will be a while before some actual romance begins (in my other fan fic it took 32 chapters and 52,000 words just to get my too main characters too kiss...what can i say, i like to stretch things out :P )

Hope you liked this, and if it isnt too much to ask PLEASE oh pretty please review. (i wont make you wait 32 chapters for a kiss to happen if you do!)