marie7

Marie
By Meagan

CH 7
A/N: My version of the "fire scene" in HOND 2 is used in this chapter. But slightly different.
Quasimodo was carefully combing his hair for the party that night. He was so excited and couldn�t wait for it any longer. Esmeralda and Phoebus were going to be there and hopefully Marie. He went over to his carving table and lifted up the handkerchief where Marie�s carving was hidden under. He held the little carving in his hands.
It was probably the most beautiful person he had carved. He sat her next to the carving of himself and stared at both of them for a moment. At first he was happily imagining of he and Marie together, but then something had hit him. He realized how it was impossible that she could ever love him.
�She�s the beautiful daughter of the duke, and I am just an ugly bell ringer! How is it possible that she could ever love me?� he thought to himself. He then put the carving of Marie back underneath the handkerchief behind the bell tower.
�I don�t even blame her for not showing up tonight.� he also thought. He sighed and went back to the mirror. He started to comb his hair but then looked at himself again in the mirror. He thought about what he would like if he were handsome. Would Marie probably consider him then? He thought it was just hopeless. A tear came to his eye and he brushed it away and put the comb down and started to leave the bell tower. His gargoyle friends yelled to him from above, �Have fun Quasi!�
�Hah! Thanks guys I will!� Quasimodo yelled back.
�And don�t worry, she�ll be there!� Hugo said and then Laverne elbowed him.
�You�ll only upset him more!� she whispered.
�It�s ok. I doubt she will be there but she might. I�ll see you guys later!� Quasimodo said and waved at his friends. He went down the ladder, out the door and was gone.
Esmeralda was helping her Gypsy friends getting ready for the dance that night when Phoebus rode up.
�I�m sorry darling that I�m late.� he said. He got off Achilles and kissed her.
�Oh now I�ll have to forgive ya!� she said and laughed. �What were you doing?� she asked.
�Oh that no account...I mean our DEAR new Minister had me working over time tonight. He wanted to make sure the streets were pretty clear of predators and such before I got here. Oh and by the way, I�m here because Frollo wants me to �keep an eye on all of you.� Just to let ya know.� he said in a playful matter.
�Oh dear, what are you gonna do arrest us all for exotic dancing and corrupting Paris and cause mayhem? I guess I don�t blame him!� she said and they both laughed together.
�But Esmeralda, all kidding aside. I don�t know what Jean isreally upto but if he is doing anything unjustly to you or any of your people, I�ll leave the army, you know that right?� he asked as he took her hands.
�I know darling.� she said and kissed him. �I am worried though.�
�I am too. But I won�t let him jeopardize our wedding ceremony or us in general. You can bet on that!� he said and they embraced lovingly.
Quasimodo came up from behind them and smiled. He actually feltvery happy for both of them for the first time. He wasn't jealous anymore.He did a little cough and his friends immediately turned around.
�Oh Quasi! I�m so glad you came!� Esmeralda said and hugged him.
�Yeah, we�re glad you made it buddy!� Phoebus said.
�I wouldn�t have missed this for the world!� Quasimodo cried. �I think this will be fun!�
�I�m sure it will be. I just hope it doesn�t rain. It looks so cloudy tonight.� Esmeralda said as she looked up at the sky.
�Hopefully it won�t.� Phoebus said.
�So, did you ask Marie if she could come?� Esmeralda asked.
�I did and she said possibly. But I doubt it.� Quasimodo said.
�Why do you think that?� Phoebus asked.
�Well her parents are very strict and also, I just don�t think she would like this kind of gathering since she�s royal and all.� Quasimodo said.
�Oh I doubt that. Marie is very different from everyone I�ve met who are from royal families. I like her a lot Quasi, you need to hang on to her.� Phoebus said.
�Do you really like Marie, Quasi?� Esmeralda asked.
�I...I think...� he could barely admit it. �I think I am in love with her.� Quasimodo said softly. Esmeralda and Phoebus looked at each other and smiled.
�We are so happy for you Quasi. She is so perfect for you. But you need to tell her how you feel.� Esmeralda said.
�Oh how can I? She couldn�t possibly love me. I�m so beneath her.� Quasimodo said and looked down. �She deserves the best.�
Esmeralda bent down to him, lifted his chin up to her and said, �You are the best Quasimodo. No one is as wonderful nor kind as you.� she said softly. Those words brought tears to Quasimodo�s eyes and then suddenly,
the music started to play.
�Well, I guess we better start dancing! May I?� Phoebus offered his hand to Esmeralda�s and she took it.
�We�ll be right back Quasi!� Esmeralda said and started to dance.
�Oh no, you two have fun. I�ll be here...watching I guess.� Quasimodo said and he watched as everyone danced. He smiled and clapped with the music. He laughed as he watched his dearest friends dance. They continued to play
the song and then stopped, Clopin, the king of the Gypsies, hopped on the stage where the band was and announced,
�Greetings Madames et Monsieurs! I welcome you to our big party we always have the week after Easter Sunday! There will be food, wine, wonderful music by our wonderful band, so I suggest you dance your hearts out
tonight! Also, it has been three months since our liberation from the tyranny of �you know who� so that is something to really celebrate tonight! Alright carry on and have fun!� he shouted and everyone cheered and clapped. He hopped off the stage and noticed Quasimodo and walked over to him.
�Hello dear friend!� Clopin said.
�Hi Clopin, it is so good to see you. I haven�t see you in a while!� Quasimodo said.
�I know! I was in Germany actually for the past two weeks performing and arrived back yesterday. It is certainly good to be back!�
�It certainly is!� Quasimodo said.
�And it is certainly good that you are here Quasimodo. I couldn�t be more happier for you about your life right now. We all are so proud of you.�
�Thank you so much. I wouldn�t have this wonderful life right now if it wasn�t for all of you.� Quasimodo said.
�And you know you are always welcomed among the Gypsies. You saved us all and you are blood.� Clopin said as he patted his back.
�Thanks, I really appreciate that!� Quasimodo said.
�Well I have things to do, but it was so good to talk with you my dear friend.� Clopin said.
�You too. Take care Clopin!� Quasimodo said and Clopin walked off to talk with the other townspeople. Quasimodo continued watching the dancing but was looking around for Marie but couldn�t see her anywhere. He knew she
wouldn�t come but he was fine with it and understood. Then Esmeralda came to him and asked, �May I have the honor of this dance Quasi?� Phoebus went beside him and smiled.
�She�s all yours for this one.� Phoebus said.
�You sure?� Quasimodo asked. Phoebus nodded and Esmeralda pulled Quasimodo out to dance. A lively tune was playing and Quasimodo were hand in hand, dancing lively and laughing and having fun. Esmeralda said, �You are
actually a very good dancer Quasi.�
�Oh really? I guess I get it from my parents.� he said and laughed. He then slightly smiled and sighed.
�I�m sorry Quasi that she isn�t here. I�m sure she had a reason.�
�Yeah I�m sure.� He said. They continued to dance and then suddenly, a tap came to Quasi�s shoulder and a voice from behind him asked, �May I cut in?� Quasimodo turned around and there was Marie. She stood there and smiled. She was wearing a light green dress and her hair was pulled back in a green bow. She was stunning. Quasimodo smiled and was so
happy he couldn�t speak.
�I...I...I..�
�Of course you can! He�s all yours.� Esmeralda said and then put
Quasimodo�s hands in Marie�s hands. She looked over at Quasimodo and winked and then left them. Quasimodo and Marie stood there for a moment and looked at each other.
�I..I can�t believe you are here!� Quasimodo said.
�I can�t believe I am either. My parents actually said yes!� Marie said.
�Really? I am so happy!� Quasimodo said.
�Yeah..of course I have a favor to return to them...but I�m here!� she said and giggled.
�Well shall we dance?� he asked.
�Well I�m not very good, but I would love to more than anything.� she said and Quasimodo rolled his eyes and said, �I�m sure you are perfect.� Marie sighed and smiled.
Quasimodo pulled her close and they danced happily. Marie picked up the steps slow at first because she looked at her feet. But Quasimodo lifted her chin up so she wouldn�t look down and looking into his eyes got her motivated. She was learning the steps quickly and got used to it. The second song was a little faster and Marie started to get the hang of it then. She and Quasimodo danced and twirled. They were having the best time, then suddenly rain began to pour down. Everyone ran underneath the roofs of buildings but then they noticed that Quasimodo and Marie were
still dancing. They were laughing and enjoying the rain as they were dancing lively.
Esmeralda noticed how much fun they were having so she dragged Phoebus out and danced next Quasimodo and Marie. And slowly, people were coming out and began dancing again too. The band kicked back up and everyone was dancing and having a good time. But lightning was striking above and everyone started to run home. Quasimodo asked, �Do you
wanna go back to the bell tower?�
�Oh yes please!� Marie said and they ran off to the bell tower. They were laughing as they ran and then went inside and they got quiet because there was an Evening Mass taking place. They quietly went upstairs to the bell tower and Quasimodo began chasing Marie. Marie yelped and laughed and ran up away from Quasimodo, and she yelled �You�ll never catch me!�
�Oh yeah?� he said playfully and he chased her all the way up to the bell tower. He finally grabbed Marie�s waist and lifted her high in the air. Marie was screaming and laughing. He twirled her around and then fell backwards. She fell on top of him and both were laughing hysterically.
The laughing died when they noticed the position they were in. They both blushed and smiled and Marie got off of him and helped Quasi up.
�Heh, that was so much fun!� she said.
�I know. Here let me get you a blanket and start a fire.� he took her up another level and gave her a towel and led her to his bed room
�Here, you can dry up in here.� he said and Marie went inside.
�Thank you!� she said.
�Your welcome.� he said and then went to go put on a dry dark blue, tunic and then immediately started a fire. He laid out some blankets and Hugo came from behind,
�Ooh a fire. How romantic!� he said.
�Oh, we�re both wet from the rain and...� Quasimodo said.
�Yeah yeah. Sure!� Hugo said and Quasimodo rolled his eyes and put more wood in the fire.
�The party looked likea splendid affair Quasi!� said Victor.
�It was!� Quasi replied.
�We told you Marie would show up!� Laverne said.
�Shhh! She�ll hear you.� Quasimodo whispered.
�Quasi, are you talking to someone in there?� Marie yelled from the other room.
�Oh no! Just talking to myself!� he said. He realized how dumb that was to say and slapped himself on his forehead.
�Listen you guys clear ok?� Quasimodo whispered.
�Oh sorry! Good luck Quasi!� Laverne whispered and winked and then they froze.
Marie came out from the other room. She only had an undergarment dress on and was carrying her wet clothes.
�Please pardon me for just wearing this, I am so embarrassed!� she said.
�Why? It looks nice, it�s just a white sleeveless dress�
�It�s actually my undergarment Quasi!� she said and laughed.
�Ohhh, well shows what I know! Hey I didn�t even notice so it�s ok!� he said and laughed. Marie laughed as well,
�Here I�ll lay these by the fire and here take this blanket and get warm!� he said and handed her the blanket. Marie smiled and sat next to the fire as Quasi laid her dress out. He then got some wine and poured two glasses
and gave one to Marie and sat down by her.
�Oh thank you!� Marie said and sipped her wine.
�Your welcome!� he said.
�Oh Quasi, I actually had the best time ever!�
�Yeah me too! It was great!�
�It was so wonderful!� she said softly and then stared at the fire. They were silent for a while and then Marie noticed how Quasi was staring at her from the corner of her eye. She glanced over and Quasimodo looked down.
�Oh sorry.� he said.
�For what?�
�Staring, I can�t help it I guess.�
�Really? Why?� she asked.
�Because...you are so beautiful.� he said softly. Marie was stunned.
�Oh Quasi! No! I am not!� she said.
�Please don�t ever say that again!� Quasi said as he turned to face her.
�But Quasi...�
�You are just the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. In fact, beautiful is not even enough to describe you. Inside and outside...you're like an angel. You�re just amazing all around. Any man would give up everything for you. I can�t let you say that you are not beautiful You can�t win that argument over me Marie.� Quasimodo stopped and looked down. �I�m sorry if that was too bold, I just can�t help how I feel.�
�Oh Quasi, no...no one has ever said anything like that before. I...I am so touched.� she said softly and took his hand. �I am completely amazed by you Quasi. You are probably the most...amazing man I know, and the most understanding, sweetest most kindest man. No one can possibly be like you...And because of that...I'm in love with you.� she hesitated to say.
Quasimodo�s eyes grew very wide and he could barely breathe. �What did you say?� he whispered.
�I�m in love with you Quasimodo. I guess I have been since I first met you. You showed me kindness and helped me when you barely knew me. And everyday I see you, you have brought me more joy and happiness. You make
me so happy.� she said as she rubbed his hand. Quasimodo couldn�t believe he was hearing this.
�It was so hard for me to say that. But it�s the truth Quasi and I must know how you feel about me.� she asked softly. Quasimodo looked into her eyes and took a deep breath and said,
�I am so in love with you Marie. More than you could possibly know.�
�Really?� she asked.
�Yes, ever since I laid eyes on you. Of course you were unconscious at the time. But you were so beautiful and when I got to know you more, I fell more in love with you every minute.�
�Why didn�t you ever tell me?� she asked.
�Because I was afraid you would laugh. I mean look at me!� he said.
�I am Quasimodo. And I see the most beautiful man in the world.� she said and smiled.
�Beautiful? I am so ugly. And you are just breath taking and you are wealthy and can have any man you want. I�m just a bellringer! It could never...�
Marie quickly leaned forward to kiss him hard before he could finish. Quasimodo eyes widened and then he closed them as he felt the kiss on his lips. Her lips were so soft and sweet. She pulled back and whispered while looking into his eyes,
�I don�t want another man Quasimodo. I want you.� she said and smiled.
Quasimodo touched his lips. He always thought he would never know what a kiss would feel like. He smiled and Marie smiled back and they leaned forward to kiss again. The kiss wasmore passionate and deeper than the one before. Marie touched his face while Quasimodo wrapped his arms around her waist as the kiss deepened. It seemed to have lasted for ages. They finally pulled back and Marie rested her forehead on his and closed her eyes and Marie made a
slight moan.
�This is so right Quasi.� she whispered. He smiled. This was the happiest thing to have ever happened for Quasimodo. He wished for so long for someone to love him and it has finally happened. He found the most perfect girl and blocked off everything else in the world. It was just the two of them in his world. He gently kissed her back and then got up.
�Where you going?� Marie asked and giggled.
�I have something for you.� he said.
He went to get the carving of Marie off the table and brought it over to her.
�Is this me?� she asked.
�Yep! I made it for you. I wanted to show you how beautiful you are to me.�
Marie ran her hands all over the figurine. It was probably the most beautiful gift she had ever received. She started to cry. She looked up at him and smiled as she wept.
�Oh Marie!� he said softly and bent down to kiss her. They wrapped
their arms tightly around each other.Marie wrapped her arms around his neck whileQuasimodo had her arms around her waist.Marie pulled back and laid her head on his shoulders. She softly spoke,
�I love it so much. You are so wonderful Quasimodo.�
�So are you Marie. This is the happiest day of my life.� he said.
�Mine too.� they took their hands in each others. Quasimodo brushed her wet, brown hair and softly started to sing...
Quasimodo:
I have dreamed that your arms are lovely,
I have dreamed what a joy you'll be.
I have dreamed every word you whisper. When you�re close, Close to me.
How you look in the glow of evening I have dreamed and enjoyed the view.
In these dreams I've loved you so That by now I think I know
What it's like to be loved by you
I will love being loved by you.
(He takes her hand and leads her outside to the ledge. The rain has stopped and the moon and stars are out by now.)
Marie:
Alone and awake I've looked at the stars,
The same that smile on you;
And time and again I've thought all the things
That you were thinking too.
I have dreamed that your arms are lovely,
I have dreamed what a joy you'll be.
I have dreamed every word you whisper.
When you�re close, Close to me.
How you look in the glow of evening I have dreamed and enjoyed the view.
In these dreams I've loved you so
That by now I think I know-
Both: What it's like to be loved by you- I will love being loved by you.
They shared a passionate kiss as soon as they sung the last words. It was so perfect. They were in love and they felt like nothing could stop them. They pulled away and both looked lovingly at each other. Then Marie
snapped and said,
�OhGod! It�s almost midnight! I must hurry back.� she said and ran inside to put her dress on. Quasimodo ran after to her and she was trying to put on her dress. He went to help her put it on.
�I�m sorry for keeping you late.� Quasi said as he helped her with her dress.
�No! Please. I am glad you did.� she said softly. She turned to face him.
�Thank you so much. Tonight was perfect. I guess I�ll see you tomorrow?� she asked.
�I can�t wait.� Quasimodo said softly and they kissed and held each other close. Marie pulled back and grabbed her figurine.
�Goodnight my darling.� Marie said.
�Goodnight, my love.� Quasimodo said lovingly. They took one more look and then Marie climbed down the ladders and went downstairs.
Quasimodo leaped up in the air and cried �YES!�
He danced and jumped all over the place and then, he went outside to the ledge where they were. He could see Marie from where he was and watched as she went into the streets. After she was out of his sight, he stood there and watched Paris from above. There was no one outside except for the same couple who he sees on the bridge almost every week. He smiled and looked up to the sky and said to God, "Thank you for answering my prayer."
He sighed and then went inside to sleep. He laid down on his cot and blew his candle. It took a long for sleep to come and when it finally came, he dreamt of Marie all night long..

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