Maybe someday we'll have our own heart full of love (on hold)

Chapter 10- making ammends

Marius's POV

As I walk away, I couldn't help but feel regret. I try to make myself be mad at Eponine, but it was hard. Even though I have only known her for a few days, I feel like we have been friends for a long time. She is just that kind of a special friend to me; one that you can't replace.

I think back on what happened and maybe I shouldn't have been that hard on Eponine. She was injured and probably shaken up from almost getting crushed by the carriage.

I was just frustrated that she would think that I would react that way to her parents. I would never judge her character based on her parents personality. Maybe she just didn't know that. We only met a few days ago so she probably just thought that way from experience from other people who treated her that way.

I just can't get past that she thought I would judge her and then assume that she's like her parents. Do I come off that way?

I think about this until I arrive at my house. I push the door open and step inside. I am greeted by my grandfather's stern look as he's standing above me on the staircase.

"You are late Marius," He says strictly.

"I am sorry grandfather, but I was helping a friend," I say as I put my coat down on the bench and head up the stairs to meet my grandfather.

"That's what you said yesterday!" I look down; not wanting to look into his eyes. I could tell he was disappointed in me.

"And may I point out that you were late yesterday and the day before that!" he scolds.

"I know grandfather." I say looking back up at him. He gives me a long look and then sighs. His expression turns kind as if he had forgotten the whole incident.

"Well, you better pack Marius. The carriage will be waiting tomorrow early." At first I am confused, but then I remember that grandfather and I were going to travel tomorrow.

"Yes grandfather," I say as I rush to my room. I grab a bag and start to pick through my wardrobe and choose a few items of clothing and stuff them in the bag. I close it and then flop down on my bed.

I sigh deeply. Grandfather and I are going to be gone for a month. A lot can change in a month. I wonder if Eponine is going to ever forgive me for overreacting. I should apologize sooner than later, but I am leaving tomorrow. Grandfather most likely won't let me leave the house unless I have a good reason and even if he does let me go, will she even be home?

I decide I should waste anymore time so I get up and race down the stairs. I grab my coat and start to head for the door when I hear my grandfather.

"Where are you going Marius?" I turn around to face him.

"I was just going out to get a bite to eat," I say casually. He gives me a strange look, but then nods.

"Be back in a half an hour." I watch as grandfather walks away and then I dash out the door. I run through the streets probably looking like a mad man.

I am trying to think what I'm going to do for Eponine. Should I try to find her an apologize in person? That would probably take to long and I only have a half an hour. Also, Eponine may not forgive me.

I look and see a street full of shops and stores. I slow down looking in each one. Maybe I'll get her a present, but only if I find the perfect one. I decide that I also need to write a note for her apologizing and explaining why I couldn't be there in person.

I stop and stare in one window. I see the perfect present for her and rush inside to buy the item.

"By any chance would you have a piece of paper and a writing utensil Mademoiselle?" I say to the clerk. She smiles at me and hands me a piece of paper and something to write with. I scribble some words on the paper and then pay the lady for the gift.

I sprint to Eponine's house; dashing through the side roads and cobblestone streets. I finally come to her house and set the gift down.

I look at the house one last time. "I hope you'll forgive me Eponine," I whisper to myself.

I walk away feeling like a huge weight was taken off my shoulders. It was time to make ammends.

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I hope you guys liked that chapter! I just wanted you guys to know that I purposely didn't tell you guys what the gift was. I just wanted to tell you guys that because I realize it could be kind of confusing. thank you for reading!!! :D