Love is enough- Les Mis fanfic/Enjolras

Chapter 17

I woke up, feeling refreshed and with a huge smile on my face. I did it. I proved to myself that I wasn't going to have a nightmare. Maybe I actually had this under control. 2 days in a row where I didn't wake up! I was on a roll!

I crawled out of the comfy abyss and at the end of Enjolras' bed lay a simple midnight blue corset and skirt and a white hat. A note scrawled in his neat handwritting lay on top of it. I picked up the piece of paper and read.

Got them from Madame H this morning. Waiting for you downstairs so we can go to the rally in a bit, sleeping beauty.
-E

I blushed at the note. How long had I been asleep? It was so kind of him to go all the way to Madame H's to get some clothes so I looked decent for today. I was so unbelievably excited. They had been waiting for this day to inform people of our cause for so long, and it was finally here. We just had to make sure nothing could ruin it.

I quickly changed into my new clothes, examining my stitches. They were beginning to heal and it wasn't as painful as it was yesterday. At least Enjolras would let me walk today.

I walked over to the kitchen and was met with four pairs of eyes staring at me. Enjolras was sat at the table with Ferre next to him. Courf was making what looked like coffee and Grantaire was lying on Enjolras couch, beer in his hand.

"Hello" I smiled at all of them and Enjolras' eyes shifted to my waist, looking back at me for a trace of pain. He really was protective. I nodded and he seemed to get the idea, going back to the book in front of him.

"Lissy!" Courf practically squealed and handed me a cup of coffee. I smiled gratefully, taking a sip. I could use some energy today.

I took a seat next to Enj and Ferre and sighed.

"Was Madame H okay?" I asked attempting conversation.

"She was freaking out when I told her what had happened. I got R to kiss her to shut her up" he grinned and I snickered at the boy on the couch, turning around when he heard Enjolras say that.

"Bless her" I muttered. She had cared for me like a mother within 24 hours. I was lucky that everyone I had met so far had been so lovely.

"Joly's meeting us at the Musain in an hour or so with the others, so mind if I check ?" Ferre asked and I frowned before understanding.

"Oh yeah sure!" I said and Enjolras pointed at the room I had just come out of. Ferre followed me in and opened the curtains wide so he could see properly.

"You have a medical degree?" I asked, lifting my shirt.

"Something like that" he chuckled, pressing his cold fingers around the affected area.

"Healing nicely, no signs of infection" he said brightly and I grinned, lowering my shirt and walking over to the door.

"Wait!" I heard Ferre hiss and I turned around suddenly. He beckoned and I sat on the side of the bed next to him.

"If I tell you something you can't repeat it" he said quietly and I smirked. I loved gossip!

"Promise" I vowed and he shifted closer.

"Me, Courf and Jehan believe that Enjolras like likes you." He started and I widened my eyes.

"He never shuts up about you when you're not around. And I noticed the way his eyes lit up when you first walked in. I think he was coming off so cold because he couldn't ruin his image. But you have started to break through his shell, and he's so much more... relaxed" he finished and I exhaled slowly. I felt the same way. I knew he was insanely attractive when I first saw him but as it was the first day on the streets, I couldn't let myself look weak. I was stronger. I was that girl. I had an attitude and sass. I was sarcastic and stubborn. I wasn't gonna let people walk over me. I was determined that girls can run a rebellion for the people better than anyone else.

"I like him" I muttered and Ferre raised his eyebrows.

"You don't let it on" he said and I smiled weakly.

"It's second nature for me to hide who I am"  I whispered and Ferre nodded, like he understood. I relaxed into his shoulder and he stroked my hair.

"I'm always here. For anything. If Enji is annoying you, if you're feeling down, if you just want a cuddle. You know where me and Courf are, he's better at hugs though-" he smiled and I jumped up quickly.

"Wait what?! You and Courf?" I stuttered and he blushed, looking at his feet.

"We've kept it pretty private. He's such an idiot though that I'm surprised the whole of Paris don't know" he chuckled and I smiled widely and jumped on top of him, hugging him tightly.

"Ah!" I yelled. "You have no idea how happy this makes me"

He laughed loudly and we both lay on our backs staring at the ceiling.

"I think they will be wondering what's gone on" I whispered and he nodded, getting up.

We walked out of the room and Ferre went over to talk to Enjolras and R. I couldn't look at Enjolras, not after what Ferre said. I would embarrass myself. Instead I went over to Courf who was dancing in the living area. I grabbed his hands and he swung me round, the pair of us dancing stupidly. We collapsed in a giggly heap on the floor and I gave a serious look to Courf.

"Would you tell me anything?" I asked and he nodded smiling.

"Liar!" I smirked and he looked confused.

"Hi there Ferre!" I said loudly, waving at the boy who turned around and waved back.

I looked back at Courfs face and he looked uncomfortable. He was a bright red, much like Enjolras jacket.

"Don't tell anyone" he hushed and yanked me along with him into the kitchen and gave Ferre the evils.

I giggled and Enjolras smiled, pulling me over by my arms. I jumped slightly and he must have taken it the wrong way as he awkwardly pulled his arms back. I tried to tell him it was okay and so I stood closely to him.

"Thank you for the clothes" I said quietly and he shrugged.

"It was nothing. Are you sure your okay to walk? We've got to leave for Musain in a second" he said and I rolled my eyes.

"I'm fine! Come on let's get this revolution started!" I yelled running out of the door with 4 overexcited students behind me. Well one of them wasn't so excited and muttered things under his breath in between swigs of his beer.

Oh Grantaire