Fiyero wrapped his scarf around his neck and buried his chin in it to warm up some more. It was a chilly day, the type of day you'd expect it to snow, but unfortunately there was just the cold. Surprisingly there was still a couple of stalls open along the street and so he walked over to them.

''Evening sir, looking for anything in particular?''

''Actually I like the look of this book, have you read it?''

''Of course I highly recommend it.''

''Great I'll take it.''

''Good choice sir.'' The shopkeeper took the money from him and tipped his hat as a sign of thanks.

''Bye now.'' Fiyero walked his usual routine, with his head down so as not to draw attention to himself. Checking to see if anyone was around, he opened the oak door and climbed the icy staircase.

At first he supposed he was alone as she wasn't in her usual spot, but when he entered the bedroom he saw her asleep on the bed with a book resting on her chest. Fiyero removed his jacket and scarf and gently took the book from her and put it back on the poor excuse for a bedside table. He watched her sleep for a moment, admiring how peaceful she looked. Then he finally made his way to the kitchen, after the cry from their hungry cat.

''Ok I'll get you some food stop pestering me.'' He whispered as it stroked against the back of his legs. Once she was happy with the scraps of food he managed to root out from the cupboards, he fixed himself something to eat. He smiled as he felt a pair of smooth hands sneak under his shirt and rub his chest.

''Why didn't you wake me?'' She whispered in his ear.

''Because you looked too peaceful.'' She teased him by lightly scratching his chest with her fingernails. Until he finally turned round and pulled her in to him.

''Where did you go anyway?''

''A walk I bought you something.'' Elphaba raised an eyebrow with a slight smile on her face.

''Oh?'' Fiyero loosened his grip and went to get her present.

''Close your eyes.''

''Yero.''

''Go on.'' After giving a small sigh, she reluctantly closed her eyes as he said.

''And open.'' Straight away her emerald eyes widened when she saw the book.

''Fiyero I love this book.''

''Oh you already have it?'' Disappointed he hadn't been more thoughtful he stared at the ground.

''I did have it but I lost my old copy and couldn't seem to find anywhere else to buy another one.''

''So you like it then?''

''Of course I do, thank you.'' Elphaba leaned in and kissed him. She traced her hands over the velvet cover and leaned back against the counter behind her, staring at him.

''What?'' Fiyero smiled, knowing all too well what was coming next. He knew that look in her eyes all too well. She simply shook her head, as though nothing was on her mind. He slowly walked towards her and stopped in front so that she was trapped between him and the counter.

''What are you thinking about?''

''Something I mustn't say aloud.''

''Is that so?'' She nodded and fixed her eyes on his lips. He rested his hands on the counter behind her, leaning into her so their bodies were even closer.

''Your not even going to show me?''

''Now that's a good idea.'' She tugged on the collar of his shirt gently at first and then tugged harder to pull him in for a kiss.