Elphaba knew from the moment she arrived at Shiz that this was not going to be a good first year. The hall, which had been alive with chatting girls, was now deathly silent. Everyone was staring at her. Curse Nessa for making them late! If she had arrived on time, this wouldn't be a problem.
Because being punctual distracts people from your looks. Come on, Elphaba. Stop blaming everything on your sister.
"Hello, girls!" a woman said as she came sweeping into the room splendidly. "I am delighted to see so many eager faces waiting to attend our great Shiz Academy. I am Madame Morrible. Now, the first thing we will be addressing is room assignments. Now, where is Miss Nessarose?"
"Here she is." Elphaba said, wheeling her sister over. Madame Morrible did not notice Elphaba at all.
"Oh, Miss Nessarose! Your father told me all about you. He also gave me specific instructions about your room. You will be residing in a private room which is attached directly to me quarters." Elphaba decided that now was a good time to butt in.
"Excuse me, Madame Morrible, but I thought that my sister and I would be rooming together." she said. Madame Morrible looked at Elphaba and let out a small shriek.
"O- oh. You must be Elphaba. No, your father didn't say anything about you. No, you'll be rooming with Miss Galinda Upland."
What?!" the two girls shouted in unison.
"Madame Morrible, please!" Elphaba practically begged.
"Madame Morrible, my parents would not be happy to learn that I have to share a room with someone from such a… lower class." Galinda said. Elphaba glared at Galinda before starting for her, anger in her eyes. Nessa grabbed her sister's arm and held her back.
"Elphaba, you promised to stop fighting!" she said.
"Let go, Nessa!" Elphaba said. But her sister was firmly attached to her arm. Elphaba sighed and stopped. Nessa released her cautiously.
"Now, girls, please. It's all been arranged. Off to your room." Madame Morrible said. Elphaba picked up her bags and stalked off, Galinda following reluctantly.
As soon as they arrived at their room, Elphaba turned on Galinda.
"Now, listen here, you uptown brat. I don't like this any more than you do, so let's make this as easy on each other as we can." she said. 'You stay on your side and I'll stay on mine."
"You needn't be so worried. I wouldn't go on your side even if you paid me. And you definitely could not pay me enough, seeing you social status." Galinda retorted. "Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to clean up."
"Be my guest." Elphaba said as Galinda disappeared into the bathroom. Elphaba grabbed a book from her bag and flopped onto her bed. She found herself unable to concentrate on the words. Her temper was getting the best of her again. Elphaba heard whimpering coming from the bathroom several minutes later.
"What's wrong? The towel isn't the right shade of pink?" she called. She heard Galinda say something, but she couldn't make out the words. Elphaba lowered her book.
"Did you say something?" More mumbling. Elphaba rolled her eyes and sighed before shutting her book shut with a snap and standing up. She went to the bathroom door and opened it slightly. She could see Galinda's bare body lying on the floor. That wasn't good.
"Miss Galinda?" Elphaba said, pushing the door open more. Galinda was lying on the floor. Elphaba stepped inside the room, feeling uncomfortable with Galinda's nakedness. She kneeled next to her.
"Miss Galinda? Are you-" Galinda suddenly sat up and splashed Elphaba in the face. Elphaba cried out in pain and stumbled back, her back slamming into the doorframe. She tripped and fell backwards, holding her face in pain. She stumbled to her feet and riffled through her bag before extracting a bottle of oil. She quickly cupped it in her hands and threw it onto her face. She heard Galinda laughing behind her. She turned, still holding her face. Galinda had wrapped herself in a towel and was looking at Elphaba, smiling.
"Are you trying to kill me?!" Elphaba shouted.
"Oh, calm down. It was only water."
"I can't touch water! It burns my skin."
"You really are a freak, aren't you?" Elphaba watched as Galinda went back into the bathroom before she punched the wall in frustration.
It was going to be a great first year at Shiz.
Hope you enjoyed chapter 1. Galinda's a little meaner in this one and Elphaba is more outspoken. But trust me! It will pan out! Please, please, please review and don't give up on this story yet! Thank you!
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