Ooh, that felt nice. Eponine relaxed as Marius stroked her hair and smiled. She leaned a little into his touch, enjoying the gentle rhythm of his hand.

She laughed quietly. The prospect of Cosette possibly marrying someone else cheered her greatly. "Well, then, if they are to be married then we have nothing to worry about. Besides angry phone calls." she added, teasing.

"But, it is alright. I'm not worried anymore." How could she be, with Marius here holding and kissing her?