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She had always hated walking alone at night.

In Paris, one was likely to be attacked or worse, if they were found walking the streets alone and in the dark. At night it was always colder and things just seemed more hopeless. Eponine had avoided it when she could, but sometimes it was necessary.

Here, it was a little better. Eponine didn't have to stay out at night, she had a warm apartment to stay in when it got dark. But, now, she had to. She had to see Marius after all of this, had to know what he was saying to her was true. It was foolish to think he was lying, but some part of her wouldn't be put to rest until it saw the truth in his eyes.

Even though it wasn't cold, she shivered, folding her arms and continuing to walk. Thankfully, Marius' apartment building was close to hers, just a few minutes away. Still, walking alone and with what was on her mind, Eponine wasn't enjoying herself. It was bringing back rather unpleasant memories that she would have preferred buried.

Things were a little better when she was inside and walking up to Marius' apartment. She took the stairs, not having any patience with the elevator. The apartment wasn't far up anyway, only a few floors. Once she'd arrived, there was a certain sense of relief. Eponine rapped twice on the door. "Marius?"

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Date: 2012-07-10 01:59 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (pensive)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
Marius was in the middle of throwing on his coat when Eponine arrived. It had only just occurred to him that she'd probably walk by herself. He didn't want her walking in the dark, alone.

He had to stop assuming that she'd get one of her friends to walk or drive her over. She was no sheltered hothouse flower. She was even more precious that that.

He threw open the door and gathered her into his arms without a word. One arm of his jacket was still hanging off. he didn't care.

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Date: 2012-07-10 02:22 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (pensive)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Please never say that you bother me. You don't. Ever. I fear I bother you. I just - " He was constantly running out of words tonight.

As she raised her head, he cupped a palm to each side of her face and kissed her - not gently, as if he was afraid she would break, but passionately, because he needed to reassure himself that she was real.

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Date: 2012-07-10 02:51 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (serious)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
He felt her pull him closer and a thrill ran through him. He wrapped one arm tightly around her, while raining kisses on her face. He felt daring tonight, as well as needy, and leaned down slightly to kiss her lovely throat.

(He was trying to shrug the jacket off with the other arm and finally succeeded, leaving it lying on the floor.)

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Date: 2012-07-10 03:22 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (serious)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Mmm..?" He loved to hear her say his name. No "Monsieur" but just his given name.

He never wanted to let go. He continued kissing her throat and chin, wrapping both arms around her, then stopped for a minute in order to pick her up and whirl her around.

"I'm just so happy you're here."

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Date: 2012-07-10 03:47 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (trying to smoulder)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
He started to smile again a little as she smiled. Maybe, just maybe, things would be all right after all.

"You're so light to carry."

He swept her up in his arms and deposited them both on the sofa, with her sitting on his lap. This behavior was not like him at all and he knew it, but the relief after worry was making him giddy.

"And you're beautiful, and you're smart, and you're strong, and you're amazing." He punctuated each statement with a kiss.

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Date: 2012-07-10 04:10 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (trying to smoulder)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
He looked into her eyes, trying to convey his sincerity.

"I really mean it."

He smiled.

"And yes, that was a compliment."

He didn't think he'd ever stop being amazed at the contradictions she embodied - delicate and yet strong, with such a contagious ability to be happy, even after having been through so much, that he wanted to be around her all the time. So very pretty and seemingly completely unaware of it.

Just being in her presence made his worries diminish and his joy grow. It was remarkable, the effect she had on him. When happy, she almost sparkled.

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Date: 2012-07-10 05:06 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Don't apologize. You never need to apologize..."

He stroked her hair, keeping his other arm about her waist.

"I shouldn't have blurted out something so silly and caused you needless worry. I was just surprised. The more so because, if I'm remembering correctly, Cosette was showing a great interest in my cousin Theodule the last time I saw her. For all I know she may have called to invite me to the wedding.

"If that's the case, I'm sure to get an angry voicemail from Theo within the next few days berating me for not answering messages."

He chuckled. All was right with the world when she was in his arms.

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Date: 2012-07-10 05:30 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"I'm glad you're not worried. Neither am I, any more. I should have thought of that possibility at first, but I was so surprised it didn't occur to me.

"You and I seem to have a calming effect on one another."

He brushed her silky hair back from her neck and gently kissed the edge of her collarbone.

"I wish I could keep moments like this forever."

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Date: 2012-07-10 06:10 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (trying to smoulder)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Ah, an excellent point."

He smiled.

"If you're hinting that it's time for you to go home, I absolutely insist on walking you. The thought of you walking alone at night worries me. You are welcome to take my coat if you're cold."

He too recalled the way he'd reacted to her at times in the past, with a deep sense of shame. He hadn't been able to face so many parts of himself back then.

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Date: 2012-07-10 06:36 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Oh!" He was flustered; he'd mistaken her meaning.

"I thought your words about making new memories were a gentle hint.

"Yes, indeed there is time tomorrow. And no, I most certainly do not want you to go."

Mmm. What she was doing with her fingers was very pleasant. Very pleasant indeed.

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Date: 2012-07-10 09:55 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (white t-shirt)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
Just for a second, he couldn't control the expressions on his face. She had a way of saying things that made him feel such an odd mix of emotions.

The fact that she and her sister had been forced (by their parents, no less) to live by committing petty thievery made him immeasurably sad and angry. The reminder that they were living in vastly improved circumstances now relieved him. And he couldn't help being the tiniest but amused at her casual mention of pickpocketing: not that she'd had to do it, but that she trusted him enough to say it. It was enormously endearing, somehow. No one else in his world spoke like she did.

He pulled her closer and kissed the top of her head, still enjoying the feel of her hand on his chest.

"It's good that you state things directly rather than hinting. I am notorious for not picking up on hints and for missing social cues.

"I'm glad you like parks. I do, too. And I'm glad that you'll be able to just relax and enjoy this one without worrying about anyone's pockets."

Everything is better with you there. Everything.

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Date: 2012-07-10 10:42 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
Oh dear...it was really that obvious. (He blushed a little, again.)

"I'm sorry you were chased. Surely the loss of one flower wouldn't hurt a public park!

"And now you can have all the flowers you wish."

He kissed her hand, formally, then turned it over and kissed the palm, slowly moving his kisses up her arm.

He wondered idly whether that odd policeman had been the one to chase her. He'd only just begun trying to converse with Marius before they'd all switched platforms.

...actually policemen weren't what he wanted to think about at all.

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Date: 2012-07-10 11:49 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (white t-shirt)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"I'm very glad you liked them."

He wouldn't mention the park sign. He felt as though he was making her uncomfortable. Maybe he'd come across as judgmental when he hadn't meant to. He placed her arm carefully back in her lap, not wanting to annoy her, and backed off a but.

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Date: 2012-07-11 12:05 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (white t-shirt)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
It felt so good when she was close to him. Always. He rested his head atop hers.

"Not quite! Raoul and The Persian are in the torture chamber and I hated to leave it there, but had to get some sleep.

"I rather like Raoul. But I feel so sorry for the poor Phantom. I wonder whether Christine will choose Raoul or stay with the Phantom. I do hope Raoul doesn't die."

The death of fictional characters bothered him more than usual lately.

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Date: 2012-07-11 12:29 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Yes, I'll probably finish it up tonight and start on the other as soon as I can. I'm becoming less nervous and more curious about it."

He slid over closer to her again, simply unable to stay away.

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Date: 2012-07-11 12:48 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"I'm almost afraid to read what he says about me."

And about you...if that's in there, if that really happened...I don't think I'll be able to bear it. Please be a false memory.

This felt so cozy and domestic. He'd liked meeting her for coffee; he'd liked cooking omelettes for them; he liked just sitting and discussing books with her. For a moment, he began imagining what it might be like to be married to Eponine before he reined in his reverie, shocked at himself.

Cart WAY before the horse there. Settle down. You've got to take things slowly, no matter how much you want to rush them. Isn't that what we learned from the past?

He sighed.

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Date: 2012-07-11 01:22 am (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
He laughed softly. "It's kind of you to say so. I'm not convinced of that."

He snuggled up with her, happy for her nearness and her warmth. This was what he wanted. To be allowed to be here, with her, like this...it was wonderful.

"Possibly," he said, catching her mischievous tone. "There's probably an entire chapter that says nothing but MARIUS IS A JERK over and over again."

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Date: 2012-07-11 04:08 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (chin on arm)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
"Perhaps I should." Her laughter always made him smile.

His tone became slightly deeper. He leaned in closer.

"Perhaps I should..." he broke off, rather shocked at himself. His instinct to protect, to be a gentleman, was warring with a much deeper instinct.

He wasn't quite sure what to do except to fight it. Only Eponine made him feel this way. She made him feel all sorts of things he'd never felt before.

It was glorious, heady, and a bit frightening.

He kissed her again,but couldn't stop the soft, incoherent sound of pleasure that passed his lips.

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Date: 2012-07-11 10:07 pm (UTC)
mariuspontmercy: (trying to smoulder)
From: [personal profile] mariuspontmercy
He actually had to stifle a moan as her fingers tangled in his hair. Settle down, Marius. Settle. Down.

"No." His voice was slightly husky. "Not a thing is wrong. Not any more. Not now that you're with me."

He bent down for another kiss.

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