What did you all think of their date? Cute huh? Not bad for a girl who's never been on a date right? (though i must say i did bring some experience into it).
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The moon stood out brightly in the night sky as Eponine walked up the narrow sidewalk leading up to her small house. Everything about her night had been perfect, from the lavender flower not tucked into her hair, to the ropes course and the swings. For once Eponine was more than content she was happy. She dug through her pocket for her house key when she noticed something odd at near the door. There at the corner of the window pane was a thick red hair-tie. Eponine took a silent step back away from the door and did her best to control her breathing. It was then that she finally noticed a black car parked down the street from the corner of her eye along with the soft blue glow coming from the living room window. She knew exactly what the red hair-tie meant, trouble, and she silently thanked her lucky stars that she and Azelma had created a way to warn one other without tipping off other people. Azelma used to be loyal to their entire family and that included their father, if he asked her to do something she would most likely do it without much question, but after one fight between them and their parents got really bad Eponine had gained one advantage, Azelma's trust and love. Azelma would still do almost anything she was asked but she would always cover Eponine's back just as Eponine would do the same.
Realizing the implication of the warning Eponine instinctively took another step back but as she did so the old wood beneath her creaked under her weight and Eponine froze in place. The night suddenly turned deathly silent with nothing but the howl of the wind to cover up the creaking wood and the loud beating of her heart. After what seemed like hours but in reality was only a few seconds Eponine slowly rolled onto her toes and side stepped away from the door. She gracefully hopped over the railing on the side of her porch and crept along the side of her house until she reached her bedroom window. With the familiarity of someone who had done this countless times before Eponine effortlessly climbed onto the window-still and quietly opened the window before sliding in like a shadow. The second her boots touched the rough carpet that adorned her floor Eponine let out a small sigh of relief. Azelma automatically popped her head up from her book and looked over at her from her spot on her bed.
Eponine brushed some dirt off her dark jeans, "I got your warning."
"Good," Azelma nodded, "I was worried it was too subtle."
"Probably but I have really good intuition." Eponine answered as she took a seat on the edge of Eponine's bed. "Who's here?"
"Montparnasse and Papa, they are currently in the living room planning something or other."
"Well that's not so bad…..You could have texted me you know. I got you that cell phone for a reason."
"You are really starting to sound like a parent." Azelma teased.
"Well someone has too." Eponine responded flatly
Azelma sighed, "I couldn't text you because I left my phone at Grantaire's earlier today….."
Eponine's hand flew to her forehead, "'Zelma!"
"I'm sorry! It fell out of my pocket when were watching a movie. It's probably in between his couch cushions at the moment."
"Oh whatever," Eponine groaned, "How long has Montparnasse been here?"
Azelma shrugged, "About an hour."
"What did he and dear papa say when they realized I wasn't home."
"Montparnasse wasn't too happy but Papa didn't seem to care until Montparnasse brought it up, after that he was irritated. Luckily mom diverted their attention."
Eponine gave an apathetic clap, "Hooray Mom to the rescue…."
"She loves us in her own way 'Ponine."
"I know…." Eponine sighed and laid down flat on her back, "I just wish things were different 'Zelma. I'm tired of sneaking around and feeling like a prisoner in my own home."
"I understand Ep'…..so to change the subject how was your date with Enjolras?"
Eponine smiled and light up entirely.
Meanwhile about 500 feet away in another part of the Thenardier house sat none other than Montparnasse and Thenardier himself.
"I know this house," began Thenardier, "it's worth a fortune and the people are hardly ever home. It's perfect!"
Montparnasse raised an eyebrow at him, "How do you know they are never home?"
"I've been scouting it out for a few weeks. The Mr. and Mrs. hardly ever show their face for more than a day and their kids barley set foot in the area either. I tell you this will be one of our easiest and most profitable jobs ever!"
"If you say so old man…." He replied apathetically as he lay back in the chair. Thenardier went on and on about the theft he had planned and Montparnasse pretended to listen, to him all jobs were the same- you break in, you get the stuff and you get out before you get caught, simple- and the only reason he really came was to catch a glimpse of Eponine but thus far the girl had not shown her face. Montparnasse flinched a tad when he thought he heard faint creaking coming from the outside then from the corner of his eye he saw the silhouette of a girl in the window. Judging from her movement as she ran away Montparnasse guessed it was none other than Eponine herself.
Not so sneaky are we 'Ponine…..
He grinned but made a note not to mention anything to Thenardier, especially after he heard the name of who they were robbing.
Enjolras and Combeferre looked at each other as they walked out to the field. After about a week of practice the baseball team was having a scrimmage to kick off the season. It wasn't a very big deal but they were excited none the less, after this it was going to be nonstop games against their rivals. Sure it wasn't as exciting as football but baseball was still important to the two boys. The two of them took a detour and made their way to the water gallon sitting at the edge of the stadium for the players. They each took a cup and Enjolras leaned against the nearby wall, they chatted idly about nothing in particular when all of a sudden Enjolras felt something cover his eyes and pull him in.
"Guess who" teased a feminine voice behind him
Enjolras smirked, "Well seeing as there are so many people to choose from how about I guess Gavroche?"
"You jerk!" yelped the voice playfully as the hands were dropped from his face
Enjolras smiled and turned around to face her, "Nice to see you two Eponine."
She scrunched up her nose at him in mock anger and crossed her arms over her chest in a huff causing some strand of her hair to fall over her face. She was wearing Enjolras' practice jersey and a cap, her hair was pulled up into a ponytail but her uneven bangs still tickled her forehead. She glared at him for another moment before rolling her eyes and leaning her elbows on the wall.
"So you excited for the scrimmage?"
He shrugged, "It's just a scrimmage but yes. I'm shocked you actually came."
She gave him a sassy smile, "Well I need to show support don't I? Besides I had nothing else to do, Mr. Myriel didn't schedule me for today."
The corner of Enjolras mouth twitched in a half smile, "But you could have worked if you wanted to, Mr. Myriel would give you any shift you ask for."
"True," she sighed, "Keep in mind I never said I didn't want to be here."
Enjolras smiled at her yet again and reached up for a kiss but before he could he heard Combeferre cough loudly behind him. Enjolras rolled his eyes and separated himself from the wall. "Sorry I've got to go."
"Good luck!" She called out as they walked back to the field before she returned to her spot on the bleachers.
"She really cares for you man." Commented Combeferre as they walked to the dugout.
Enjolras rolled his eyes, "Well we are dating so…."
Combeferre chuckled, "No she doesn't just like you she cares. I mean come on have you ever seen Eponine willing go to a sport match without anyone pestering her? Yet here she is."
Enjolras thought about for a moment before seeing that Combeferre had a point and that made him feel all the better. The game went swimmingly, it was red vs. black and hopes were high for both teams and neither was willing to give anything less than 110%. Combeferre starting at bat and as he stepped up to the plate he focused all his energy on the pitcher and the ball, nothing else existed. His zoning worked as he hit the ball and it flew across the field, allowing him to get to second base fairly easily. Things kept going well for both teams and soon Enjolras was at bat. He too hit the ball on his first try and it flew across the field, landing all the way in the far corner. As the outfield scurried to reach the ball Enjolras sprinted to get past the plates. He was rounding to third when the ball was being thrown back into the infield. With limited time and opportunity and only a short distance away from the safety of the base Enjolras acted out of instinct and did a power slide on his side to reach home plate. The ball and he were only milliseconds apart and the crowd held their breath as the referee called it out.
"SAFE!" He yelled, "The runner is safe!"
The crowd went wild and from the corner of his eye Enjolras noticed Eponine jumping in her seat with joy, the strands of hair escaping her hat jumping with her. The outfield experience for him went smoothly too, he caught balls and threw them back fluidly. He leaped across the field and without batting an eyelash he and his team worked as a fluid machine. The other team did well but in the end Enjolras team- red- won the scrimmage. Victory never tasted so sweet.
After the team meeting was held and a congratulations was exchanged between the large group of baseball players Enjolras quickly changed out of his uniform and quickly made his way over to the stadium. He was happy to see Eponine waiting there.
"What did you think of the game?" He asked as he shifted his duffle bag on his shoulder
"It was nice." She responded, "You did great, no surprise there…."
He chuckled and wrapped his arm around her waist, "I swear you think way too highly of me."
She smiled and nuzzled against his shoulder as they walked to his car, "You've never given reason otherwise."
He drove her home after the game it was late in the afternoon and both of them were fairly tired. As they pulled up into her driveway Eponine asked if he wanted to come in and he answered yes without much thought- while they were both tired from the day neither really wanted to split up quite yet. He followed her inside and into the kitchen. As he went further into the small house he noticed that it was overly quiet and the only other sound was some mumbling voiced coming down the hall.
"That's my mother." Eponine explained as she dug through the fridge without even bothering to look up, "She's probably watching some talk show right now or some Spanish Soap Opera."
Enjolras raised an eyebrow, "She speaks Spanish?"
"Si," she responded simply while taking out a bottle of apple juice and two cups, "I do too, though not well, I can barely make coherent sentences. I lived in a Hispanic neighborhood for growing up. Learning Spanish was kind of essential."
Enjolras took his cup but looked at her with wide eyes, "I never knew that."
"It never came up." She shrugged, "The place we lived was like a ghetto, my parents used to run this really crappy motel but it got us buy. However after we went bankrupt they had to sell that termite hotel and move us to an even worse crap-hole deeper in the city. We didn't get here in knock-off suburbia until after my father started his new…..business. It still not great but it's a little better than before and on the plus side I'm familiar with all kinds of Mexican food and I have a very high spice resistance…."
"You never cease to amazing me 'Ponine." Enjolras said fondly as he grabbed her wrist and pulled her in for a kiss, however for the second time that day their moment was interrupted yet again, this time by the very plump Mrs. Thenardier.
"Oh my what have we here," she cheered, "did my little Ep' finally snag herself a man?"
"Mother…." Eponine hissed
The woman ignored her and approached Enjolras who at the moment was very uncomfortable as she neared him but kept his face set like a stone.
"He's quite handsome and he seems well built and well off too. Makes me wonder how you snagged him." She commented "I mean don't get me wrong Ep' your attractive and all but he is on a whole other level! Did you lose a bet hon?"
Eponine turned bright red, "Mother!"
Enjolras chuckled nervously, "Oh Mrs. Thenardier it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance"
"Oh and he's polite too! Really Ep how much did you pay him to be your boyfriend."
Eponine's mouth was gapping open like a fish but no words seemed to come out of her throat. Enjolras decided to step in at that moment and try to save her.
"Ma'am I assure you that I'm not with Eponine because I lost a bet or because she is paying me. I truly like your daughter and enjoy her company. She is very insightful and headstrong, making her the perfect person for me to run ideas and butt heads with." He took her hand and grasped it tightly, "She is truly a very amazing person."
"Oh it just warms my heart to see someone talk about my dear Eponine in that way." Called a voice behind them causing Enjolras to slip his arm around Eponine's waist
Everyone turned around at that moment to see Eponine's father and Montparnasse walking through the doorway and into the small kitchen to meet them. Enjolras recognized Montparnasse from the dance and his gaze automatically turned cold. Eponine and Enjolras had been focusing so much on what her mother said that neither noticed a car pulling in or head the noised that would usually accompany it.
"Good afternoon all," greeted Montparnasse smugly.
Eponine felt Enjolras' arm tighten slightly around her and that both made her feel protected yet uneasy at the same time.
"Afternoon Monty" Eponine returned icily giving Enjolras shoulder a tight grasp, "I hope you guys don't mind but Enjolras and I were about to head out."
"Nonsense!" hollered Thenardier, "I finally see the guy who Eponine's spends so much time with. Lord helps me I want to get to know him. Say are you any good at poker?"
Enjolras became somewhat confused by the sudden question and he felt Eponine's grip on his shoulder strengthen and out of the corner of his eye he saw Eponine slightly shake her head as if warning him not to fall into a trap.
"I doubt a rich boy like him ever had the want to learn poker." Sneered Montparnasse, "Only thing know how to play is golf and chess."
Enjolras knew he shouldn't have responded and he should have followed Eponine out toward the door but Enjolras was a man of pride and he wasn't about to let some random creep degrade him.
"I'll have you know I can indeed play poker. It's one of my favorite games."
Eponine widened her eyes at him as if to say 'what the hell are you doing?" but Enjolras did pay he any mind. Despite Eponine's subtle warnings and implications Enjolras found himself sitting in her living room facing everyone minus Mrs. Thenardier ready to play poker. Everyone threw in $10 and the game began without an issue. However soon stakes were raised and after many rounds it all came down to one final battle. Eponine and he father had folded long ago and now it was only Montparnasse and Enjolras battling head to head. They glared at each other, each having their own reason to hate the other and neither wanted to back down. They had both run out of chips but they didn't want to call their cards right then, the stakes still had to be higher.
"That's a nice poker face you got there." Commented Montparnasse
"I know," replied Enjolras, "its gift. You gonna call your cards?"
Montparnasse shook his head, "No I still want to bet a little more."
"You're out of chips and money." Enjolras stated
Montparnasse didn't even flinch, "That's a nice watch you got there."
"Thanks," responded Enjolras coldly
"If you want to raise the stakes you can bet on it."
Eponine shook her head to tell him not to do it but Enjolras wouldn't listen and instead narrowed his eyes, "Only if you wager that ring on your finger."
"Deal!"
In the end a man did walk away with a watch and a ring but that man was Montparnasse, his cards proved to be just a bit better than Enjolras. After that Eponine all but physically forced him to leave the game and her house. In silence they walked out to his car.
"You know if I hadn't pulled you out when I did he would have probably made you bet your car too." She said as they finally approached it and slapped a hand on the hood, "And he would have cheated to get his hands on this beauty."
"I would have done it willingly too." He smirked
Eponine rolled her eyes, "You're an idiot" she teased before wrapping her arms around his waist and pulling him close to her, "But you are my idiot."
A little later in the day Courfeyrac, Feuilly, Grantaire, Bossuet, and Bahorel were all walking out of a video game stop in the mall.
"You know what I'm thinking." Stated Courfeyrac nonchalantly
"No but please enlighten us." Responded Bossuet sarcastically
Courfeyrac ignored his friends tone and grinned, "Enjolras won the bet."
Bahorel raised an eyebrow, "You mean the bet from weeks ago?"
"The one where we wagered on who would be able to take Eponine out on a date first?" asked Feuilly
"The very same!" exclaimed Courfeyrac, "He doesn't know he won it but he did! Looks like we're all going to have to pay for his drinks at the Café Musian for the next month" He stated sarcastically causing everyone to laugh.
No one noticed a dark figure lurking nearby that just got the news of their life and knew exactly who to reveal it to.
Me: So I have some interesting news...
Enjolras: *rolling eyes* And what news would that be?
Me: Well today we got some awards in English and I got the Les Miserables Award
Courfeyrac: You're kidding?
Me: Nope...
Enjolras: I'm not even going to ask
Me: Oh come on Enj-
*loud crash*
Gavroche: *running to me* What was that?
Craycrayskittlez: Heyyyyyyyyy guyssss!
Enjolras: *groaning* When will the whole 'crazy fangirl' thing stop? Even her name says crazy! *glares at me*
Me: Oh dont look at me this is NOT my fault!
Craycrayskittlez: I brought a peace offering :( But if you don't want it...
Grantaire: We want it!
Craycrayskittlez: *pulls out body-sized bag* open it and see.
Gavroche: *Runs to open it*
Craycrayskittlez: Nope! Enjy has to open it. *Evil smile*
Enjolras: No. I am NOT opening whatever... weapon you have in that bag.
Craycrayskittlez: Don't be so stupid, I took his weapons away from him.
Everyone: HIM?!
Craycrayskittlez: It may be a person...
Me: Who?
Craycrayskittlez: Open it and see!
Enjolras: *Hesitantly opens it*
Javert: *Quickly gets out of the bag, coughing* WHAT THE HECK? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY RULES YOU HAVE BROKEN? KIDNAPPING IS AGAINST THE LAW!
Craycrayskittlez: Cool your beans, Jav.
Javert: Jav? Nicknames are not permissible.
Me: You brought us a JAVERT!?
Javert: I am a person! I am Javert!
Craycrayskittlez: Well Jav, now that you're here… Stars… In your multitudes…Scarce to be counted.
Javert:Filling the darkness with order and light!
Me: Oh no...you're making Javert sing *cover ears*
Craycrayskittlez: Come on, join in Enjy!
Enjolras: *Cheeks go bright red* No… no I won't.
Craycrayskittlez: Sing or else!
Enjolras: Or else what!?
Craycrayskittlez: *Whispers in his ear*
Enjolras: *Turning bright red* Silent and sure!
Grantaire: He's singing! *looks at me* And here i thought you were the only one with the power to make Enjy do embarresing stuff
Enjolras: Well that doesn't matter now… what matters is what we're gonna do with Javert.
Craycrayskittlez: Oh I know! We could torture him!
Javert: *Gives high pitched squeal* No! That is against the law, you shall all be arrested and shall suffer the suitable punishment!
Gavroche: Let's torture him with annoying songs!
Craycrayskittles: Yeah!
Me: Wait a minute!
Gavroche: They laugh at me, these fellas, just because I am small.
Javert: NOOOOO… Noooooo please
Grantaire: They laugh at me because I'm not hundred feet tall!
Combeferre: I tell 'em there's a lot to learn down here on the ground the world is big, but little people turn it around!
Enjolras: *turns toward me* You see? You see what you do? This is not normal!
Me: THIS IS NOT MY FAULT!
Grantaire: Oh i can just feel the sexual tension
Both Me and Enjolras: Shut up wine-cask
Me: *smirking*You know I do know a good song... *start to hum Turning*
Enjolras: Stop that! You know that song creeps me out!
Courfeyrac: Really now...*starts to hum along*
Enjolras: STOP IT!
Me: Aww its ok Enjy *rub circles on his back*
Combeferre: Well that progressed quickly...