I don't think I ever posted this, I've had it writte for Like ever but never touched it again. It's the second part to this so.... if I ever feel like it (get motivated) and someone request for so I may do part three but if not eh. I'm actually working on a different story inspired by another headcanon I had so first I'll finish that. (If I continue)
Part Two of I Will Lead You Into the Dark
Enjolras stood up, about to start the meeting when Courfeyrac came over, with a man close behind him.
"Enjolras, this is Marius," He introduced.
"Welcome, Marius. I've heard a lot about you. I'm sorry about your father."
"Thank you for having me. I've heard about everyone here too. A bit too much I'm afraid. Um, which one ripped their pants on a chair," Marius asked, causing Enjolras to let out a laugh.
"Courfeyrac, that was supposed to say between us!" Bossuet shouted from where he sat. Joly almost spat out his drink.
"That would be Bossuet over there. You can have a seat anywhere you like. If you happen to have any ideas, tell Combeferre. He writes all suggestions down, and we go over them," Enjolras had his hand on Marius's shoulder, before patting it and heading over to the main table where Combeferre was standing on a chair.
Enjolras looked up at him, "Why in the world are you up there?"
"There was a spider," he stated. Enjolras quickly jumped up, making Combeferre laugh.
"No, I was playing. I'm counting. Who was the guy you were talking to?
"That friend of Courfeyrac's, Marius." Enjolras sat, passing a glance at Grantaire, who chuckled while looking down. Enjolras allowed his brain to wonder what the man was laughing about.
"Yep, that one. He seems alright at the moment."
"Don't let your guard down."
"Combeferre, behave now. How many this time?"
"Well I almost had them counted then you come over and started running your mouth," Combeferre laughed.
"You do know I can pull that chair out from under you, right?" The two stared at each other for a moment. They dared the other to make a move.
Enjolras laughed, "Alright, I'll leave you be. We don't need broken bones here yet."
The rest of the meeting flew by. Enjolras talked about ways to get the word out about their revolution. Then while there was a debate, he sat down with Marius and got to know him. He was pretty shaken up. Combeferre did not behave and ran his mouth. Marius did want to help, so that was one upside to it.
He talked a great deal about his father. He mention his grandfather once, maybe twice, but he would quickly move on. He mentions a cousin and an aunt of some sort. The guy had passion. That was just what Enjolras needs. People with a passion. Something a certain someone did not have.
After many have left, Enjolras stayed behind. He looked over papers, but then started reading. He measured time by his candle and would watch someone walk by every once in a while. When he had enough, he joined Musichetta and Bossuet in cleaning.
He said goodbye and walked outside, across the street he saw him again. Grantaire had his head tilted back as he gulped down his drink. He threw it in a bin before stumbling on a path. Enjolras wondered if it would be creepy to follow him. He decided it wouldn't, he would just say he was making sure that the man made it home safely.
Grantaire tripped over a stray dog, making him stop in his tracks and look back at the dog. Enjolras hid slightly, as the drunk man crouched down and petted the dog.
He heard a sigh, "I know you're there. Come out."
Enjolras obeyed walking towards him. He was met with annoyed eyes that did not let up when Enjolras began to speak, "I'm sorry, I saw you stumbled on your way back, I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I'm used to this. You don't know me. Leave me alone and don't pretend that you care. Go home Enjolras," Grantaire snarled making Enjolras flinch. He didn't like his name coming from the drunken man's lips. He likes the name Apollo more.
"I'm just trying to be nice. After all my attempts to be kind, you're still a jerk!"
"I'm the jerk? You don't know your own followers' names. You speak out about indifference just to put it off. You believe in something so impossible, I dare say you're stupid. Those poor people will die by your hands!"
"Why can't you see that I'm trying to help people? These people know what they are getting into, and so do I. I know very well that I could die, I could be shot while getting the word out. Did that ever cross your mind? I'm not trying to be above them, I am one of them. Just because I don't know their names, doesn't mean they don't mean any less than those who I do know the names of."
"You talked about yourself, that shows me more than you know. If they mean that much to you, why don't you ask them who they are? Why they are there? Tell me!"
"That's the thing they are willing to talk to me, and if I had all the time in the world, I would listen to every word they say."
"Then why waste time on me? Spend it on them."
"Is so hard to believe, that I care about them? Hell, I care about you."
"Yes I do, why else would I be worried about you getting home safely?!"
"You care about yourself, and how I think about you. You think I'm mocking you, in which you're not wrong. You want me to like you, and follow you into the dark blindly as those poor people do. Newsflash, I won't," Grantaire was now in Enjolras's face, staring angrily at him.
Enjolras heard his heartbeat quicken, "I just wanted to understand you."
Grantaire backed away, though the tense feeling around the two never left. Enjolras still felt like he was in danger, but at the same time, he felt that Grantaire wouldn't hurt him.
"I think I shouldn't return to your meetings for a while. And when Bahorel asks about me, you can tell you you kept running your mouth. Don't follow me ever again, and don't ever think about telling me lies again. Good night Apollo," He nodded at Enjolras, signaling he was leaving.
Enjolras sighed, "Good night. I'm truly sorry." Enjolras felt at a loss for words. A feeling he hated. The more the two clashed heads, the more Enjolras wanted to understand him. If he believed all the stuff he said about Enjolras was true, then why promise to return? Though the thought of seeing him again, made him feel better, not to mention the flutter in his chest at the nickname. He watched him leave, feeling down again.
"I said listen not argue," Bossuet said behind him, making him jump.
"Jesus, cough next time. I almost punched you," Enjolras laughed, forcing down the feeling Grantaire caused him to have.
"Sorry mate, anyway, I came to run your paper back. You left it there. Well, I got to head back before Musichetta and Joly leave me again." Bossuet handed him a folded paper and ran off.
Enjolras moved to the street light and looked to see what paper he forgot. Usually, they all were gathered and put neatly in his bag. He unfolded it to see a very good drawing of the meeting they just had. The beautiful piece of art was showing the perspective of the creator. It was a window to the persons eyes. Enjolras looked over everyone in it. They all wore black, and other dark colors.
He noticed Combeferre, who sat and wrote down what a neighboring volunteer was proposing. Courfeyrac was smiling ear to ear next to Prouvaire, who was laughing. Bossuet had ice pressed against his head by Musichetta, while Joly held his hand. Feuilly, who was close to the artist apparently, was taken a drink, while Bahorel, who was barely in frame, was arm wrestling with another volunteer. Marius who sat down beside Enjolras was looking down at a book.
Enjolras looked at himself, he was the only one not is gloomy clothing. He was in white, and light shades of gray. He noticed that he was the most detailed, though he was sitting down. Enjolras looked at the amazing creation, noticing that Grantaire's name was written beautifully at the bottom. His fingers went over the name. He didn't understand why he did it, but he did.
Enjolras sighed and walked to Bahorel's flat. When he knocked ge was greeted by Bahorel, "Enjolras? Is everything alright? Need to come in?"
A smile form across his face at his worried friend, "No, I'm just here to," he froze. Enjolras couldn't decide whether he should give the drawing to Grantaire himself, or let Bahorel do it for him. "Grantaire left this drawing, so I thought you could return it."
"Oh I would, but I'm busy right now. Why don't you do it?"
"If you can't tell, he doesn't like me. Just do it another time, here take it."
"He doesn't hate you. I can tell when he hates people, trust me. I'll get you his address," Bahorel went to go get a paper to write it down for him.
"I'll find someone else to do it."
"And get him robbed? Just take it to him."
"Bahorel this isn't a good idea. We argue. He already said he was taking a break from the meetings because of me."
"La personne même avec qui vous vous disputez vous montre plus d'amour qu'à ceux qui sont d'accord avec vous."
"That made no sense," though at the word love made Enjolras's face flushed.
"Whatever. Just take it to his flat, say I sent you. Here I'll sign this paper just in case he gets to mad." Enjolras didn't understand what was his friends obsession with him speaking to the drunk. It always ends horribly.
Enjolras stood there at his door. He had rehearsed what was was to say, countless time now. Part of him wanted him to throw it away and run, but he didn't. He finally know, which wasn't exactly a conscious decision. He waited for what seem like minutes, listening to foot steps come closer. He closed his eyes, concentrating on not retreating away. He was Enjolras, he doesn't retreat. Though now he wishes he would do just that.
Grantaire opened the door to see Enjolras once more. He sighed, "Yes?" His voice was rough and sharp. Enjolras loved it dearly.
"You for got this at the Cafe. I'm sorry, I tried to get Bahorel to return it. He refused to do so," Enjolras heard his voice shake.
The latter unfolded the paper seeing the drawing. He scaned it before looked back at Enjolras. He eyes were glue to the ground, with guilt. He had a small blush, that could have been caused by the cold air. Grantaire wet his lips and swallowed before speaking, "Thank you."
"It was nothing. I'll let you be now."
"Apollo, I wanted to apologize. I was out of line tonight. Can we agree that we don't know each other well enough to make assumptions?" Grantaire said before Enjolras could ever turn to walk away.
"Yeah, that would be best. I should apologize too. I shouldn't have called you a jerk."
R laughed looking down than back up. It was a sound Enjolras never knew he needed. R shifted his weight to his other leg, "You were being honest. How about this, I don't cause any arguments again, as long as you-"
"We both caused them. I shouldn't have intrude in your life," Enjolras mentioned.
"Truse. So I hope to see you there at the next meeting. I won't try to bug you, I promise."
"I will be there. I promise not to be a cynic."
They fell in a conformable silence before Enjolras forced himself to say goodbye, "I better get home. Good bye Captial R."
Another gorgeous laugh from the man, "Good night Apollo."
The door didn't immediately close either, a small part of Enjolras was hoping that Grantaire was looking out for him. He hoped he was makeing sure he made it safely til the point he was out of sight.