Nessarose had never met Avaric before but from what she had heard about him she wasn't exactly looking forward to it. She defiantly was a bit worried when she heard that she and Avaric had been paired up to share a carriage on the way to the field trip to a river. The trip was going to take at least 4 hours.

As Elphaba helped Nessarose into the carriage that day Avaric just kept a cold stare making Nessarose uncomfortable and quite embarrassed. Once she was seated across from him so looked down at her hands folded on her lap. She was still wearing her knitted gloves, which protected her hands from the effects of constant wheeling. They were her blue ones to match her Shiz uniform. She had a pair in every color. She didn't look up to see if Avaric was still watching her but she was pretty sure he was. She wondered if she should say something, perhaps just introduce herself. Anything to make the situation less awkward.

The carriage started moving with a jolt, sending on of her books to the floor. Nessa blushed and hurriedly picked it up. She wondered is she should pretend to read it or just continue to sit there unmoving.

"Hey"

Avaric's voice startled her and she noticeably jumped. Avaric chuckled at this display.

"How long did you plan on ignoring me for?" His tone was playful, not threatening.

"Um..what?"

"You heard me." Nessa was pretty embarrassed by this.

"Oh, I'm sorry... I'm just a little bit shy."

"Alright "a little but shy" do you have a name?"

"Uh… Nessarose."

Avaric grinned, "Avaric"

"Pleased to met you" Nessa said reaching out her hand. Avaric raised his eyebrows but shook her hand anyways. He was not used to these types of introductions, who still shook hands anyways?

"So, you're friends with that green girl?"

"I guess."

"Well she helped you get into the carriage… but I guess anyone would've."

"I'm not quite sure anyone would have."

"Hah, ok." Nessarose narrowed her eyes at this. "Well I guess it's cool to hang out with green people."

"Yeah, almost as cool as hanging out with stupid people." Nessa said, a bit cross.

"Easy tiger." Nessa realized that there wasn't much Avaric took seriously. He was clearly amused by all this.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" He asked, changing the subject.

"No. How about you?"

"No, I don't have a boyfriend." He said smirking at his own stupid "wit" Nessa put on her little angry face. "Ok kidding, but I am single." Nessa just nodded. "Huh, I like you kiddo."

"Really." She said flatly.

"Yup. You're chill."

"Thanks I guess."

Avaric glanced down at Nessa's braced legs. Before that he has forgotten all about her disability. Man it would suck to be in a wheelchair, he thought thinking of all the crazy stuff he wouldn't be able to do. Plus it would totally ruin his image. He thought about if he should bring it up or not. Rarely did he ever think before he spoke.

"Those things hurt?" he said pointing to one of the braces.

Nessa looked up at him. "Yeah, a little."

"Well we're just gonna be sitting here for awhile, why don't you take um off?"

He had a point. "Ok." She said, undoing the latches and setting the braces next to her.

"You're still wearing your gloves too."

"Yeah, you're right." Nessa slipped them off.

"Better huh?"

"Yup." She said, flashing a quick smile. Of course she wondered if Avaric wanted to ask her anything, people often were afraid to but Nessa was always more than happy to answer any questions.

"Would you like to ask me something?"

"Nope." Nessa pursed her lips and rolled her eyes up as if annoyed. Avaric gave in. "Alright fine." He quickly thought of a question. "What's wrong with you?"

Nessa laughed out loud at his odd response at which Avaric began laughing too.

"Well, it's not often I get asked that!

"You've never met me before."

"True. Alright since you want to know what is "wrong with me" I'll tell you… I was born too early. My legs were twisted and therefore were never strong enough to be of much use to me."

Avaric puckered his lips. "You should lie and make up a better story."

Nessa raised her eyebrows, amused. "If you help me think of one I'll start telling it to people."

"Ok I'll get back to you on that." Nessa smiled, Avaric really seemed to have that effect on people.

Suddenly the carriage stopped Avaric stuck his head out the window to she their teacher Mrs. Fledge. "Hey, what's going on?" he yelled.

Mrs. Fledge began speaking into the mega phone she was holding.

"Students: Anyone who wishes to sit with someone else may make those adjustments now. You have ten minutes."

Nessa and Avaric looked at each other but said nothing. Both wondering if they would remain seated together. Elphaba then approached the left side of the carriage to speak to Nessa through the window.

"Hi Elphaba!"

"Thoughtyoutwoweren'tfriends." Avaric muttered. Nessarose ignored him knowing (or at least hoping) Elphaba didn't hear him.

"How are you doing Nessa?"

"Fine, how are you?"

"Well, Boq's not the most interesting person in the world but he's more tolerable than some." Nessa giggled.

"Are you trading seats with anyone? I'm sure I could get Boq to trade with you if you'd like."

Nessa glanced over to Avaric who was talking with Fiyero out the opposite window.

"Naw man, I'll stay with her and you can stay with your girl Galinda." Avaric said.

"Alright catch cha later." Fiyero said, giving Avaric knuckles and returning to his carriage.

"Students you have two minutes left!" announced Mrs. Fledge.

"Ok Elphie, I guess we're staying. See you later." She gave Elphaba a quick hug.

"Alright Nessie, goodbye."

"Aww, Elphie and Nessie!" Avaric said after Elphaba left.

"Shut up."

"You know you could have just said you were friends."

"We're sisters." Avaric's eyes widened in shock.

"Wow."

"I know, we're pretty messed up, huh?" Avaric shook his head.

"Nessa, you are not messed up at all." Nessa thought that was so sweet of him.

"Thanks."

"Anytime."

"So… you said you were single.. I thought you were going of with Shenshen. Or was it Pfannee?"

"I used to be dating them."

"What happened?"

"They were way to airheaded for me."

"I didn't think you would have a problem with that."

"Well I just want a girl who can think for herself. I'm pretty sure those two are sharing a brain. Plus they are mega Fiyero groupies… Yeah he's my best friend but I'm not gonna share with him!

"Well that's good… Ya know, I always thought that you and Fiyero shared a brain too…"

"Hah, as if! I'm way funnier than him. Sure he's richer but I have all the charm, brains and wit."

"Not lacking in confidence either."

"Yeah, but neither is Fiyero."

Point taken. "What do you think of his girlfriend Galinda?"

"I've dated better." He said shrugging it off.

"Is she nice."

"Yeah, but she can get to btchy and she's always in the dumbest arguments with other chicks. She's a good girlfriend though. I think she might actually love Fiyero."

"So you're happy for him?"

"Yeah."

What do you think? Should I keep this a one shot or keep it going? Any advice for me? Thanks

Makenna