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The end of summer is a time of mixed emotions for most Shiz students. Senior year is just as hard. Now is the time to answer the dreaded question of: What is it that you want to do with the rest of your life?
"Sir, if I could take on some extra credit it would really benefit my....."
Just then Madame Morrible entered the room. The class fell silent and the teacher motioned Elphaba to take her seat.
"Now class, I want everyone to complete this essay by next week. It will go in your Shiz academic portfolio and it will be entire focus on Senior night. So don't take it lightly." With that Madame Morrible exited The Life Science class and alowed the professor to resume his lesson. The class let out a giant moan as soon as she was gone.
"Why is it that we seniors have to do extra work? I thought this was our party year?"
"Averic, I think it is just a light assignment to keep us all on track."
"Look Elphie, I know you crave this kind of stuff, but I don't need any additional pressure. Besides you know your way smarter than me."
"You're very smart, you just don't give yourself enough credit."
"Ah, Shucks. Don't make me blush. Hey, did you finish those lab results?"
"Yes, I dropped them off this morning."
"Thanks doll. You're the best." With that Averic patted Elphaba's head and then focused his attention on Glinda.
"So, beautiful, since we both have to write this paper, I thought we could get inspired by spending time in my room."
"How will that inspire us?" replied the blonde.
"We'll be doing that for the rest of your lives." Averic winked at his girlfriend and turned up a smile.
Glinda looked at him and thought very hard a for a few minutes, and finally, she said "Oh. Averic you're so bad. Isn't he horrible, Elphie?"
"Hm? I wasn't ..... I mean... I didn't notice." Elphaba noticed all right. Sure her blonhde roommate was dating the him. The only man she ever thought about. There was only one Averic. Yet Elphava knew that she could never compete with Glinda or Averic's world. It still didn't make it hurt any less.
Sitting in the back of the class with his head up and his two legs up against the desk in front of him sat Fiyero Tiggular. Fiyero was new to Shiz, but not to his senior year. He flunked out at the last school and his parents gave him one last chance. Try as he might he found classes a bore. The only things he enjoyed at Shiz were track, his popularity and the sights of Glinda Upland. Yet today he couldn't help being taken in by the side conversation going on between Averic and Elphaba. "Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd say she liked him. She likes Averic? Oz help her. Why does that guy get all the ladies? Glinda seems really into him too. Maybe if I invite her to the track race...."
"Mr. Tiggular!"
"What?!" Suddenly Fiyero realized he was completely lost in his own thoughts and didn't hear the teacher. "Sorry, sir, how can I help?" That brought the class to laughter, which didn't aid in Fiyero's attempt to get out of trouble.
"Stay after class Mr. Tiggular."
"Great."
As the class left passing his desk with smiles and laughs, Fiyero took a small bow. Averic shook his head and said "See ya later buddy. Try not to mess up before the race. "
Glinda, passed by and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm sure you can talk your way out of it." As she passed, Fiyero got lost her perfume.
Elphaba was prepaired to leave, when all of a sudden the teacher stopped her in her tracks. "Wait, Ms. Thropp, I'll need you for a moment too."
Fiyero was now at the front of the class and took a seat next to her. The teacher then looked at Fiyero and said, "You are on the verge of flunking my class. If you don't bring your grades up and ace the next three papers, I will have the great pleasure of kicking you out of Shiz. Morrible's assignment will count as well."
"Excuse me sir, but should I really be here for this?" Elphaba didn't know much about Fiyero except that he was new and he seemed to be a player. He was friends with Averic, so maybe he was ok she thought. Yet, he seemed to be so aloof all the time. Yes, he was nothing like Averic. Averic was sweet and kind and thoughtful. Fiyero fell asleep in class and was failling. Averic would never fail. Then again, I do ensure that he doesn't fail. Then again he shouldn't be embarrased by having me hear about his grades.
"Ms. Thropp, You need to be here because you are his new tutor."
"Wait, what? Why?"
"You asked if you could do any extra credit. So I thought you'd appreciate this task."
"But sir..."
"No buts. He's your extra credit and she, Mr. Tiggular is your last hope." With that the teacher left the room and thus left the pupil and tutor alone. Elphaba was beside herself while Fiyero just continued sitting down. He reached into his pocket and took out a pack of gum. "Gum keeps me calm, you wanna a stick?"