Oh, aren't writing binges fun? xD Here I am, yet again. This has been something I've been planning to write for quite a while, and I finally got done mapping the storyline. Adventure! Intrigue! Romance! And of course, some smut. :P This is me writing, after all. Anyhoo, this is the first of many chapters. I promise you the title will make sense in good time. Please enjoy, and pretty-please, review! They are my crack! O-o'
Disclaimer: I do not own Wicked... If I did, Elphaba wouldn't have sung 'As Long as You're Mine' with Fiyero. :/ Juuuust putting that out there.
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Chapter One: Of Weeds and Roses
Shiz University: Described by many as the elite college in Oz. Within it's grounds, young minds sprouted and bloomed knowledge, the collective populous creating a metaphorical garden, each single person becoming their own individual and unique blossom. To all who resided there, Galinda Upland was a rose; delicate but entrancingly beautiful. She withered under chilled remarks and flourished with constant warm attentions, her 'petals', if you will, preened and splayed for all to see... the thorns remaining hidden under the surface and only felt if one attempted to pluck the bloom from the earth.
But, within every garden lies a weed. And in general consensus among the students there, the weed was Elphaba Thropp. Unwanted and undeniably green, she was constantly smothered by the seemingly more attractive flowers within the confines of Shiz, but grew all the same, steadily and with more vigor than the rest of the plants combined. Only one saw her as she truly was; a rose among petunias. And that person was the rose herself, Galinda Upland.
'Elphiiieee!" The door to the dorm room swung open violently, slamming into the wall behind it. Elphaba's head shot to attention, the book she had been reading becoming skewed on her lap as she jumped. Galinda was standing in the doorway, chest heaving and tears spilling down her flushed cheeks. Concerned as she was, Elphaba couldn't help thinking, "So much for a study session." She closed her book and turned her attention to the blonde, eyebrows furrowing.
"What on earth is the matter, Galinda?" The debutante whimpered, kicking the door shut before she practically sprinted to her bed and threw herself down on the coverlet, face first. Her sobs distorted the words she uttered so that Elphaba stopped her, mid-sentance.
"Galinda. I can't understand you. Try and calm down a bit and then tell me what's going on." Galinda drew a shuddering breath, lifting her head and staying her hiccups for a moment before she repeated herself, eyes brimming over with pained tears.
"F-Fiyero! H-He broke u-up with m-m-me!" Elphaba couldn't disguise her shock. The Winkie prince must have gone mad. Galinda had resumed her lamentations, burying her face in the silk of her comforter.
"What?! But... why? He was quite literally obsessed with you not a few weeks ago."
Galinda began to still, her heaving dying down into mere shudders. She sat up on the edge of her mattress, sniffling and dabbing her make-up smudged face with a kerchief she had whipped from her bosom.
"He s-said it was because I... well, b-because I didn't seem interested in him anymore." Galinda had stopped crying and was staring at her feet, clicking the heels together. Elphaba quirked a brow, confusion playing across her sharp features.
"Why did he assume that?" Elphaba was at a mental loss. She knew nothing of relationships and even less of a man's reasoning about them. What could constitute as disinterest in Fiyero's mind? Galinda frowned, still not looking directly at Elphaba, but past her.
"W-well... I mean, I've been studying a lot more..." Elphaba had to stifle a snort. She knew damn well Galinda hadn't been studying. The blonde spent nearly all of her time the the dorm with the green girl and she hadn't once seen her pick up a book. "... And I've been spending a lot of time with Shen Shen and Pfanee..." Also a blatant lie, Elphaba mused, the crease in her brows deepening with every word the blonde spoke. Almost all of the time Galinda didn't have dedicated to classes was spent with herself...
Elphaba blinked quickly several times, the realization hitting her like a ton of bricks. Galinda hadn't really been spending time with anyone but her. She didn't have time to mull this over, for the blonde was speaking, voice thick with tears again.
"A-and now... Now I'm a-a-alone!" Galinda burst into hysterical sobs, curls flouncing as she once again buried her face in her pillows. Elphaba was a at loss, knowing not whether to talk sense into the girl or comfort her. She chose the latter, moving from her bed to Galinda's with a few strides.
"Hush, now, Galinda. That idiot doesn't deserve your tears." A hesitant emerald hand plopped on the debutante's shoulder, the thumb drawing jerky circles. "There are so many who would love to be your... your lover." Galinda sniffled, raising her head to gaze at Elphaba through dewy lashes.
"R-really?" Elphaba couldn't help but snort and roll her eyes.
"Of course, you silly girl. I can personally name several young lads whose eyes stalk you as you pass... and some who's bodies do as well." she added, thinking namely of Boq. Galinda beamed. The thought of people tailing her seemed to cheer her up, much to Elphaba's amusement. "There now. See? Nothing to worry about." On impulse, the taller woman wrapped her arms about Galinda's waist, pulling her close for a hug.
She didn't expect the volatile reaction. Electricity crackled in each place their bodies met, palpable and intense. Heart jumping into her throat, she gasped, eyes wide in shock. Galinda was experiencing something quite similar, except with her, the static seemed to pool in her lower abdomen. She too inhaled sharply, her body jerking unexpectedly. Elphaba broke contact almost as soon as it had begun, attempting to rearrange her face as she pulled away. As solid as the attempt was, Galinda caught a flicker of un-named emotion in mocha eyes. The blonde was even less successful at masking her shock, for her mouth hung slack and her eyes bulged. Luckily for her, Elphaba had already averted her gaze and was rising to her feet, busying herself by organizing an already neat stack of books on her nightstand.
"E-Elphie...?" Galinda whispered, voice trembling. Elphaba cleared her throat loudly, searching for words.
"I'm glad you feel better, Galinda. Now, I have studying to do." Her words sounded harsh in her own ears, unintentional is it was. Galinda blanched, swallowing her inquiries like a dry pill.
Uncomfortable and almost tangible silence filled the room, only the rustle of pages to be heard. Finally, Galinda excused herself to the bathroom, craving escape from the tension. She closed the door as quietly as possible and slumped against it, hand straying to her throat. The pulse there was still erratic. Closing her eyes, she breathed a shaky sigh, her very being shaken to the core.
As soon as the bathroom door clicked shut, Elphaba released a quivering breath, one she hadn't realized she'd been holding. What in the name of Oz was THAT? She licked her lips, eyes flickering toward the bathroom. Whatever it was... it certainly wasn't normal. Sighing, Elphaba shut her book and placed it on her nightstand, reasoning that a good nights sleep would ease her pounding heart. Slipping into her covers, she rolled to face the wall, back to Galinda's hiding place. Yes... it will all be different in the morning.
It was late that night when Galinda finally emerged from the bathroom. Chancing a glance at her roommate, who was sleeping albeit restlessly, she flushed crimson in the darkness. She too had come to the conclusion that their encounter was far from average, but like her friend, had comforted herself with the idea that a peaceful slumber was all she needed to still her frantic subconscious. A soft sigh passing over her lips, she climbed into her ornate bed, also moving to face the wall. It will all blow over in the morning.
Oh, how wrong they were...
Well, there you have it. The first of many installments. I hope you enjoyed this and I look forward to posting the next chapter. Thank you for your support! :D
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