A/N; Hey everyone! All Les Amis are proud of me for making Enjolras show some sort of emotion last chapter in my authors notes.
As a side note me and my friend were discussint Les Miz and we decided that she was Cosette and I was Eponine, then we got into an argument over who was better /has better things (ex She lives but i get a solo and tend to be loved by a bigger fanbase) One point was that while she gets Marius but i get the hot guy in fanfiction, i.e Enjolras
Enjolras: So now I am degraded to the hot guy?
Me: Stop butting into my convserastion!
*Enjolras rolls his eyes and walks away*
Me; Anyway We finally got internet back to i can go to fanfiction as much as i want now :) I wrote up a chapter as quick as i could and i hope you like it
Enjolras; As quick as you could? It would have been up faster if you hadnt been procrastinating
Me; I was not-
Enjolras: *looking at me sternly*You started this yesterday at 6pm and didnt finish it will 28 hours later
Me: 27.5! Get it right! And I made to eat and sleep didnt I?
Enjolras: Would have been done sooner if you didnt go on YouTube or read other fanfictions...
Me: I dont recall asking for your opinion-
Enjolras: Or if you hadnt been working on that silly On My Own video-
Me: *pounces on his back & flings hands over his mouth* Shut it they aren't supposed to know about that yet!
Enjolras: *wiggling out of my grasp* Then why are you writing me saying it? !?
Me: Uhhhhh...ON WITH THE STORY!
Enjolras: Wait a minute-
Me: Please review and tell me what you think! :D
Eponine stared at the clock in the hot kitchen as her fingers tapped the wooden countertop; time seemed to go by slowly and second made her colder and colder despite the heat from the oven and stove.
Her day had gone from bad to worse as it progressed. After she left Enjolras she dragged herself through the rest of the day. When she got to her locker that morning she found a note attached to it, she was surprised and even giddy when she saw it, but that only lasted until she opened it. In the envelope there was a note addressed to her from Marius along with a letter addressed to someone else.
She read the note carefully
Eponine,
You are an answer to a prayer you really are! You see after talking to you this morning I thought that maybe you could help out …more.
Well you see I had this whole plan worked out in my head but I really need your help. I couldn't stop thinking of Cosette yesterday and I wrote this for her, could you give her this letter after you talk to her for me, but only if she likes me, please don't give it to her if she thinks I am creep, but if she does think that then put in some good words for me.
Eponine do this for me please, I was going to ask you in person but you took too long this morning and I don't see you till lunch if at all. PLEASE EPONINE!
Thanks 'Ponine
The note itself looked like it was written in a rush, the handwriting was all messy and several words were crossed out, opposed to the letter for Cosette which looked perfect, no creases or imperfections anywhere. Eponine's heart sank as she read the note, she was really loosing Marius to Cosette and they hadn't even met yet, the thought of them actually meeting only made her heart sink more. Going into English proved to be the hardest thing she had to do; Cosette was waiting there at her usual seat next to Eponine, a giant smile on her face. Eponine slid into her seat and automatically opened her bag to look as if she was getting something, postponing talking to Cosette for as long as she could.
"Hi Eponine" Chirped Cosette happily, her pearly teeth glistening.
So much for that…she thought, "Hey Cosette, how are ya?"
She beamed, "Good, actually more than good I'm great!"
"Really now?" Eponine asked, grinding her teeth together a bit.
She nodded cheerfully, "Yes, I feel so giddy and happy and…"
The sound of the bell rang through the room and Eponine sighed in relief, she prayed that the teacher would start class soon and that she would give them something to work on for the entire class or lecture them on some topic that would take the entire period; she just wanted anything that would derive attention and allow her to avoid the conversation with Cosette she had been dreading. When a substitute teacher strolled into the room looking a bit nervous and unsure she felt her stomach drop, it was going to be a free period with nothing to take attention or time away from Cosette and no excuse to occupy her mind.
It took Cosette all of 5 seconds after the teacher said they had a free period to start blabbing.
"Oh Eponine, I don't even know what to think anymore. I'm usually not one to like the first guy I see, but he was really special Eppy, he really was."
"How many times am I going to have to ask you to stop calling Eppy before you actually do?"
Cosette shrugged, "I don't know, as many times as it takes for it to sink in, Eppy just suits you."
Eponine chuckled, "Does not!"
"Sure it does." She giggled, "Eppy do you think I'm pathetic for falling for a boy that I know absolutely nothing about?"
Eponine sighed, "No, I think you are just in love with love."
"Yeah I guess you are right."
"I try." She paused a bit before going on, "Cosette, this boy that you saw at the game Friday…."
At that moment Cosette's eyes turned wide and hope filled her eyes, "Yes?"
"Did he have dark curly hair, blue eyes, and lots of freckles…..."
"Super cute, tall and the most soothing voice?" Added Cosette
Eponine looked at her a bit awkwardly and just gave her a slight nod, "Yeah let's go with that."
"That describes him perfectly!" She grinned before she dropped her mouth in shock, "Do you know him?"
"Well I might-"
"Oh my gosh Eponine you know him don't you!" She cut in, her hands flying to Eponine's desk and shaking it about like she was a 5 year old who wanted a new doll. "What's his name? Is he as nice as I think he is? Does he like me too? How do you know him?" she asked all at once.
"Whoa!" Eponine exclaimed raising her hands to her chest as a sign to calm Cosette down, "One question at a time."
Cosette backed off and looked down a bit in shame. "Sorry."
"His name is Marius."
Cosette looked up timidly, "What?"
"His name is Marius Pontmercy." Eponine repeated, feeling hope leave her body, "He is a junior, and he is really sweet."
"Really? Tell me more!" she pleaded.
"Well, he uh…." The letter in Eponine's pocket weighted 100Ibs but she still reached for it, her fingers burning as they grasped the paper, "…he asked me to give this to you." She said a bit glumly as she handed Cosette the letter.
Cosette's face lit up even more than Eponine thought was humanly possible as she read the letter; while she was happy for her friend she also felt a jab to her heart with each increasing smile.
"Oh Eponine, he likes me too! Can you believe it?"
"Oh I believe it alright." She grumbled
A thought hit Cosette as soon as finished reading the letter, "Do you see Marius often?"
"I guess, why?"
Cosette didn't answer instead she took out a pink pen and a piece of paper and began writing away, her penmanship looking flawless and perfect. When she was finished she inspected her letter carefully and smiled.
"If it isn't too much to ask, could you please give this to Marius?"
Eponine bit her lip; Yes it is too much to ask! It hurts to do it, don't you understand that! Don't do it Eponine you are only going to hurt yourself worse… "Of course, it's not a problem." She mentally slapped herself, Dammit!
Cosette opened her mouth but no words came out, instead she hugged Eponine tightly and grinned. "You are the most amazing friend anyone could ask for!"
Eponine gasped, "I- Can't- Breath!"
Cosette let go, "Oh sorry…"
"It's fine." Eponine replied, shrugging it off. The next moment the bell rang and before Cosette could even process anything Eponine was out of her seat and by the door. "I'll catch you later, and I'll make sure he gets the letter."
Cosette was about to say something but Eponine didn't stay long enough to hear it, she couldn't face it. The rest of the day was alright, she didn't see any one of importance and for the time being she was able to put aside the thoughts of, well everything. No Gavroche, no Marius, no Cosette, nothing. For that short amount of time she could forget about it all.
Then came lunch, she automatically knew she was going to the auditorium, if she saw Marius he would pester her with questions and talk about his beloved and that's something she wanted to hold off as long as she possibly could. As soon as she entered the dark room of the auditorium everything hit her, all the pain of the day and of her life. She slowly made her way up the stairs to the piano but on the last step she tripped over her feet and fell face first onto the floor, luckily her arm broke the fall and she avoided a broken nose. Eponine yelped in pain as her body made contact with the black floor of the stage and her things spilled out of her messenger bag. She pushed herself up and sat on top of her legs, for a moment she just sat there forcing back tears that were threatening to spill over. She came back to her senses and started gathering her things, stuffing them back into her bag with anxiety. The last thing that caught her eye was her journal, it was open to the page where she had written her last poem, she sat back down and silently read it, smiling at first but when she got the last line realization struck her, out of instinct she took a black pen out of her pocket and began writing away the lines in her head. She never opened up to anyone about her personal problems, she preferred being on her own, but writing in her journal allowed her to avoid keeping it all blocked up and concealed, it was her form of venting. After she finished the last line a tear escaped her eye and she collapsed against the wall of the stage, bringing her knees to her chest and wrapping her arms around them. She sat there for awhile completing her situation before she pulled herself together.
Snap of it Eponine! You are acting like a child! You're being pathetic….Without another thought she picked herself up and swung her bag unto her shoulder, Why regret what cannot be….it won't do you any good.
She quickly scurried off the stage and headed for the door, wiping her eyes as she went. She walked down the empty halls of the music wing, feeling both thankful and internally sad at being alone once more. As soon as she thought that the bell rang and the halls filled with people hurrying to get to their next class. Eponine tried to weave through the crowd, avoiding looking at anyone, the hall was full of people now but it was full of strangers and she still felt alone.
Gym proved to be even worse; she took her time changing into gym clothes and slowly made her way to the gymnasium but either way she still had to face Marius.
He was waiting by her spot, looking like he was ready to pounce on her as soon as she walked in. His eyes were full of hope and he had a spring to his step as he ran to her. While Eponine was heartbroken at losing him she wanted him to be happy, and apparently he was.
"Eponine did you talk to her?"
"Huh?"
"Cosette, did you talk to Cosette?"
She hesitated a bit, "Well um….ya….I um…"
"Does she like me? Does she think I'm a creepy? Please tell me Eponine!"
Eponine tried to look at something, anything that would distract her so she wouldn't have to look Marius in the eye, but all she could find was the wall.
"Well she….well she"
"Yes?" he asked excitedly, tugging on her shoulder and his eyes wide like a puppy.
She sighed, "She thinks you're cute and sweet."
"Seriously?"
"Yep" Eponine bit the corner of her lip before handing him the paper she had been holding, "she asked me to give this to you."
Marius' mouth gapped open and he took the letter out of Eponine's shaking hand. As he read the letter more and more light filled his eyes and he looked like he had just received a gift from heaven. Before she knew it Marius threw his arms around Eponine and lifted her as he spun in a circle.
"Eponine I can't thank you enough!" He finally put her down and smiled at her. "You are the best friend I could ever ask for. You have no idea how I feel!"
"Nor do you." She mumbled as he went back to his letter.
After that the rest of the day was kind of a haze, all that she knew was that she now was standing here in the café with nothing to do. When she first walked in for her shift she was a little confused as to why Mr. Myriel would want her in the afternoon when there was hardly anyone vs. earlier that morning when the place was crazy busy, the afternoon was so quiet that he probably could have handled it without anyone coming in at all. Apparently Mr. Myriel had an appointment he had to go to so he needed Eponine to watch the shop while he was out. In all honesty she was actually very happy with the arrangement, she was left alone and there was no one to bother or distract her, it provided for much needed relaxation. However after about an hour relaxation left and boredom set in.
She turned her back to the door and reached down into her bag to see if she could find anything to do when the door opened.
"Hello! ...Hello? Well that's odd," said a familiar voice, "the door says open but there is no one here."
An idea popped into Eponine's head and she crouched lower behind the counter and began to crawl, an evil smirk on her face; she had a crappy day, why not lighten it up?
"Are you sure?" asked another voice, "There has to be someone."
"Well I don't see anyone."
"But then why would the sign say open if-"
"BOO!" Eponine shouted as she pounced on Grantaire's back, causing him to stumble around the room like a drunk.
"AHH!" They both shouted, their hearts skipping a beat and then racing faster than ever.
"Ha got ya!" she exclaimed happily, still clung unto Grantaire.
"What the hell Eponine!?" shouted Joly
She giggled, "Hehe I just wanted to have some fun."
Grantaire turned his head back to try to look at her but it proved to be easier said than done, "Well I am glad you cheered up. I honestly thought you were the walking dead this morning."
"Scaring you guys can lighten anyone's mood."
"Scared?" scoffed Joly, "Who said we were scared, we weren't." Eponine raised an eyebrow at him, "Ok maybe you scared us a bit."
"Yes, victory!" She cheered as fist pumped with one hand and wrapped the other around Grantaire's neck to keep her from falling.
The door opened again and more of their friends poured into the café. They looked at the scene in front of them in confusion, Eponine had their back to them and they didn't know she was the one on Grantaire.
"Wow boys what's this I see?" asked Marius, causing them to turn to face him. He shook his head and smiled as soon as he took in the whole scene, "God Eponine the things you do."
"What can't a girl get piggy back rides these days?"
"Piggy back rides?" Enjolras asked in suspicion
Grantaire nodded, playing along, "Yeah, just because we are in high school doesn't mean we can't still have some fun." He said as he put his hands under Eponine's knees and starting jogging around the café, Eponine laughed and held on tighter.
"I swear those two are as strange as they come…." Joly said off-handily.
"I couldn't agree more." Combeferre added.
Enjolras sighed, "But they are our friends nonetheless, as strange as they may be."
"Remind me again why we are friends with them?" joked Feuilly.
"Don't ask me about Grantaire because I don't know," stated Enjolras, "but I think our friendship Eponine was all Marius' fault."
At that point Grantaire had gotten tired and gently bent down to allow Eponine to hop off his back and the two began laughing so hard their sides hurt.
"Hard to believe she was in such a sour mood this morning." Commented Combeferre
"Well she did do both the test that were stressing her out before, I guess the tension ended when they did." Responded Marius, who like many was completely oblivious to her true setbacks
"Yeah sure…." Enjolras stated bitterly but no one taking note of his tone.
Eponine finally composed herself and stood up straight, she walked over to the group and took out her small notebook from her apron and a pencil from behind her ear. "Gotta love piggy back rides, anyway what can I get you guys?"
"Well waitress," began Combeferre, "I'll have a double espresso with extra foam."
"I'll have a medium tea with honey." Added Joly, "And a muffin on the side."
Grantaire went next, "A large coffee with a shot of espresso and make it dark, almost black."
"Nothing for me Eponine." Stated Marius as he went to the back table of the side room, he was going too be busy writing to eat or drink.
"Enjy what would you like?" she asked
He narrowed his eyes at her, "For you stop calling me Enjy," he stated, "and two medium hot chocolates."
She giggled, "Coming right up." She stated as she stuck the pencil in her hair and hopped to get back to the kitchen, however she didn't see the chair right next to her until she tripped over it. She stumbled a bit and finally found herself face first with the wall.
"Argh!" she yelped in pain, "Dammit!" She exclaimed her hand flew to her throbbing nose.
"Eponine, language! This a family place." Scowled Grantaire, resulting in Eponine's notebook flying toward him and hitting square in the face, he looked at her with a smile, "You have a good arm Eppy, ever think about going pro?"
Eponine rolled her eyes at him before the pain from her nose kicked in again.
"You ok?" asked Joly
Eponine winced, "Yea just peachy."
"Your nose is bleeding."
"Oh is it?" she asked as she took the tip of her sleeve and brought it up to her nose. She dabbed her nose and looked back at the sleeve, "Oh I guess I am…..Ok I'm just gonna go back and fix myself up and get those orders." She said
"Take your time." Joly called as she walked off.
Enjolras looked off as she went to the back room of the café, something about her dabbing her nose rang a bell to him and he looked down at the sweatshirt he was wearing, it was the one he had loaned Eponine the day before, he couldn't help but notice a tiny stain on the top of his sleeve….
No sooner did the door to the back close than did the front door open and Courfeyrac appeared in the doorway looking a bit nervous.
"Hey Courfeyrac," greeted Grantaire, "why the long face?"
Courfeyrac gulped before approaching the rest of his friends, "I need your guy's help on something…"
"What is it?" asked Joly, "You sick?"
"Joly not every problem we encounter is caused by a virus." Stated Enjolras in annoyance before turning back to Courfeyrac, "So what's wrong?"
"Eponine's not in here is she?"
"No, why are you asking?"
"Well you see this morning I happened to find a surprise and that surprise happened to be…."
He didn't get a chance to finish for in that moment a little figure bursted into the room.
"Gavroche what are you doing here?!" he exclaimed wide-eyed.
Enjolras was dumbstruck and he turned to face the little boy, "Wait, you're Eponine's brother?"
"What?!" everyone yelled at once. Enjolras automatically motioned for all of them to calm down and tried to explain what he knew but it was then that they all heard a clatter of cups and turned to see Eponine frozen there in disbelief. Her hands were shaking and her mouth was gapping open.
Courfeyrac slowly got up, "Hiya Eppy….let me explain, you see this morning I found Gavroche on my doorstep…." He once again didn't finish because the next thing he knew Eponine's face scrunched up and she lunged for him. "SHIT!" he yelled as he tried to get away from her.
The rest of the guys sprang into action and tried to hold her back but she was tiny and easily weaved through them and got past.
"Eponine stop!" yelled Gavroche but she didn't listen
Courfeyrac tried to run but they were inside and he was out of options. Finally he decided to stop being a coward and to face Eponine head on.
Eponine took Gavroche by the back of his collar and Courfeyrac by front of his shirt. "You boys have got some explaining to do." She growled.
Gavroche went first, "Eponine I couldn't stay and you know that….not after what happened."
Eponine brought Gavroche close to her face, "Did you tell him what happened?" she whispered.
Gavroche shook his head, "No, I know how it goes." He said sadly
Eponine's face soften, "Good boy."
"He's not a dog you know." Courfeyrac blurted absent-mindedly, regretting it almost instantly.
"Yes I know." She stated bitterly, "So Gavroche ran to you?"
"Yes." He responded nervously
"And you just took him in?"
"Yes."
Eponine half-smiled and sighed, "Please take care of my brother, if anything was to happen to him I would die."
Courfeyrac chuckled, "You have my word."
"And mine." Stated Grantaire
"Mine too." Added Enjolras, "We all love Gavroche, he will always have somewhere to turn." He assured.
She smiled, "Good to know." She looked over each of them, "Just fyi, if anything happens to Gavroche, like he has to sleep in a park bench or goes hungry I am going to wring all your necks and make sure you will never be able to reproduce. Got it?"
"Eponine I can take care of myself."
"Got it?" she repeated more forcefully this time.
"Got it." They all responded
She nodded her head once and bent down to pick up the tray and clean up all the drinks only to see some of the other guys helping her.
"You don't have to do that." She said
"We know but we want to." Shrugged Grantaire, "And it I may ask, why didn't you ever tell us Gavroche was your brother, or that you even had one." He asked as he placed a cup on the tray.
She shrugged, "It just never popped up."
"Well I must say that this does explain a lot." Said Joly
She finally gathered everything up and was about to go back to the kitchen when Marius finally decided to show up again.
He looked around the room in confusion, "What-"
"It's better that you not ask." Stated Enjolras, cutting him off
"Never the matter." He said as he brought the letter he was holding up to his face and ran toward Eponine, "Eponine could you take this letter to Cosette?"
"Why don't you just talk to her?" she said annoyed, "You know she likes you."
"I know, but she said in her letter that he liked love letters, I think she would really like it." He looked at her again with the wide-eyes that Eponine could never resist. "Please Eponine, you are my best friend."
She sighed, "Your wish is my command."
He smiled widely at her response and placed the letter in the pocket of her apron, "Thank you Eponine! I can't thank you enough."
"Don't mention it." She nodded as she pushed the door to the kitchen open and stepped in, Please don't.
Enjolras: You can't just leave them hanging
Me: I can do whatever I want, its my fanfiction and I am an independent, strong women!
Enjolras: More like crazy teenager!
Me: Shut up E-
Enjolras: *covers my mouth with his hand* I swear if you call me that one more time,I will-
*I narrow my eyes at him and lick his hand*
Enjolras: *Draws his hand back in disgust* Did you seriously just LICK ME!
Me: Teach you to cut me off...ENJY!
Enjorlas: Of all the crazy fanfiction authors out there why did I have to get suck with you!?
Me: When you get a blessing you dont ask why it was sent.
Enjolras: How the hell are you a blessing?!
Me: Why does everyone like you better than Marius if you are so stoic and boring!?
*Enjolras opens mouth to say something but nothing comes out*
Me: Ha victory!
(A/N; If you guys are actually interested in the video I am working on just say so in a review or PM me and i will give you more info on it) I know everyone thought Grantaire or Enjolras would be the one who had Gavroche and originally it was going to be Grantaire but after seeing the movie i just couldnt resist Courferyrac...sorry