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    Men like Enjolras belonged in books: those of ancient history, once the uglier facets of reality had been dulled by a forgiving editorial hand, or in poetry; in myths and legends that were by design exemplary, idealised projections, their heroes far too perfect to be wrought of anything but paper and ink.

    If Cupid had struck Grantaire with an arrow of gold, he had surely struck Enjolras with an arrow of lead.

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    Grantaire invites Enjolras into his studio, beginning a slow but profound shift in their relationship.

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    12 Sep 2024

  2. Public Bookmark 13

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    When Enjolras consented Grantaire to express her affection in public, she was yet unaware of what that entailed. They still weren't dating—Enjolras was unflinching on that—but even she couldn't deny that they experienced a shared haze in close proximity that refused to dissipate until their impulses were satisfied. It seemed more prudent, actually, to gratify themselves in the moment than to wait until they were alone. There was nothing saying they couldn't keep it appropriate if they brought a little more "benefits" to the "friends-with" arrangement. 

    "I guess I'm wondering how you can be so...saucy in public, and then so shy when we're alone."

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    Established friends with bennies, Enjolras agrees to a little PDA because life is short and ladies are horny.

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    21 Jun 2024

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    The shoes that did appear were scuffed, and soon followed by a pair of quickly descending legs. His neighbor moved with great haste, as was the source of the loud noises. The person’s face soon followed, though it was not facing Enjolras in any form of greeting and therefore alleviated his need to make polite conversation. Enjolras would have gladly let the man pass without word had the recognizable profile not startled sound from him.

    “Grantaire?” He said, surprise perhaps making his voice too loud for the small space. It caught him in his quick descent, causing his foot to slip and nearly send himself to the bottom much faster than intended. Grantaire’s confusion was evident as he righted himself.

    “Apollo?” He responded, removing his cap as if Enjolras were a schoolmaster likely to chastise him for it. His mood soured ever so slightly at the moniker. “Whatever has brought you here?”

    Enjolras is perfectly content in his isolation outside of Amis meetings, but his peace is disrupted when he discovers that Grantaire lives only a floor above him.

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    18 Mar 2024

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    lovely lovely canon era

  4. Public Bookmark 6

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    Enjolras had made herself into a toy. A perfect ponytail, a respectable heel, a slight curl to her bangs. A closet of pencil skirts and ironed blouses. She was exact. She was plastic. Other girls were real.

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    25 Feb 2024

  5. Public Bookmark 27

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    "Are you an expert on shit death disease?"

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    11 Dec 2023

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