To Love Someone Is To See The Face Of God

Chapter 17

Enjolras' POV
I slowly begin to feel myself surface out of the best night sleep I have gotten in a long time. I try to stretch but something is blocking my way. I open my eyes but I am temporarily blinded by the sun. I look around the room and I cannot recognize my surroundings. Where am I? I feel my arms around a person... a very warm person. She looks so peaceful and calm. She doesn't have her tainted past clouding her mind, or deep thoughts spinning in her head. I close my eyes and enjoy the intimate moment. It's just us, no one else in the world, no revolution, no parents. Nothing but us. I tighten my arms around her to protect her from whatever the world might throw at us. I hear footsteps in the hall and a curt knock on the door. Mine and Ella's eyes shoot open. She tries to escape my arms in panic, but I begin to whisper into her ear. 

"It's ok Ella. It's me. Enjolras. It's ok, breathe, it's ok." I stroked her hair until her breathing evened out. She turned her body and faced me. I could see the panic leaving her eyes and she soothed down, and more into my arms. I kissed her forehead and got up to answer the door. Looking through the crack in the door, I saw Courf, 'Ferre, And Grantaire. I grabbed the shirt off the chair and ran over to tuck Ella back in the bed. 

"It's the idiot trio. You stay here and pretend to be asleep and I will send them away." She sat up and put on her dressing gown.

"No, I've missed them. Just warn them to be delicate." She stands and ties her robe over her white nightdress. I nodded and went over to the door, opening it just enough to stick only my head out. 

"Yes, how may I help you?" They all looked fake mad at me, except Grantaire looked real mad. 

"Is Ella in there? Or was Eponine wrong when she said she saw you kissing some girl who looked just like Cinderella?" They stepped forward.

"Why are you at her flat? Were you SLEEPING WITH ELLA?!" Courf pushed towards the door but i opened it more so my body towered their and I pushed towards them in a protective stance. 

"Yes, she is back, and you can see her, but you must be gentle. She isn't the same Ella you know." I opened the door and let them in. The each pushed in and walked towards Ella. They didn't hug her, yell, or anything. They just looked her. I walked behind Combferre. 

"You can hug her" Then Grantaire stepped forward, and Ella flung herself in his arms. He engulfed her and they shared a tinder moment. I could tell Ella was crying, and R's tears flowed into her thick hair and disappeared We all waited for a long time, and after a long time they split and he looked at her, spun her around and into Courf's arms. He embraced her and spun her around. 

"Oh Ella, I've missed you" It was supposed to be quiet enough for just her to hear, but we all heard it. She let go and ran into Combferre's arms, and breathed in the book and linen scent. He held her tight, and very reluctantly let her go. Grantaire took her back in his arms for a short hug and we all sat around her table. Like that day what feels like many years ago. She told them everything and a few times I thought they would stamp out of here and beat every man she saw. She then asked them about their last year. This went on until noon, and she hadn't let go of my hand since 9. I stood and began to prepare a meal for them. Grantaire had been staying here sometimes, waiting for her so the kitchen was supplied with food. After 15 minutes I had made some simple chicken with a roll and an apple. I served it to each of them who at this time had begun laughing with each other. We enjoyed a meal when suddenly Marianne and Joly's wedding came up.

"When are they getting married?" Ella asked in between bits of bread. We looked at Combferre who knew all of the wedding details. 

"Two weeks. At the local cathedral. The priest offered a deal in exchange for medicine for one of the nuns. She's been worried about you. Everyone has been. Especially Enjolras." Ferre smirked and Enjolras tightened his grip on my hand, confirming the remark. I smile and nod as he continues about the flowers and the hymns. After another hour I tell them I need to sleep because I was tired. The all agreed and allowed me and Enjolras our privacy. I close the door and turn around to Enjolras taking the plates to the counter to be washed. I went and wrapped my small arms around his fit torso. I kissed in between his shoulder blades, very gently. He stopped what he was doing, either because he also could feel the sparks, or he was curious. I continue to trail gentle kisses around his shoulders, and as close to his tall neck, but I was too short, so I manly stuck to the shoulders and back.I could feel each indent through the thin shirt. Suddenly he turned around and wrapped his arms around my waist. He swiftly grabbed my chin and tilted my mouth to meet his. His sweet lips enveloped mine and his tongue slipped into my mouth. He took dominance and pulled me closer to him. I was having a hard time on my tiptoes, keep up and enjoy myself. Suddenly, his arms reached down and picked me up. I was still in my nightdress, but I was able to wrap my legs around his waist  and settle comfortably. I played with the curls and the nap of his neck, and he left my mouth and began to trail soft kisses down my jaw line and onto my neck. I was trying to hold in a moan, when he kissed right below my ear, I couldn't help it anymore. He smiled into my neck and gave a raspy chuckle. He came back up and captured my lips once more. I smiled and we rested our foreheads against each other's and just smiled. We were both happy and content. I loved him and he loved me. 

"Ella" I looked up to meet his cobalt eyes, and he was a mix of happy and nervous.

"I want you to live with me. In my flat. I never want to be away from you." He looked at me pleading, and looked as if he was expecting rejection. 

"Of course Enjolras. Where you go, I want to be with you."