A/N: Hi everyone, I'm back! This is my second slightly longer fic (well, it will be!). I was so happy with the response to my Glee story 'I Love You, I Really Do' (go check it out if you haven't already, it's a Puck/Shelby one!) and I can't wait to get this one going too.

Thanks to Carlie (vinkunwildflowerqueen) and Micheala for helping me come up with a bit of an idea about what to write, they gave me the idea for this fic, so thanks guys!

I'll post chapter 2 very soon! Hope you like!

Elphaba Thropp trudged up the stairs of the Crage Hall dormitories to the room she shared with Galinda Upland. She pulled her key out and unlocked the door, letting herself into the room, where she was immediately ambushed by a pink blur.

"Elphie! Thank Oz you're back, we have so much to do! There's a party at the Ozdust Ballroom tonight, and Fiyero invited me to go with him! Oh my Oz, I'm going on a date with the scandalacious Fiyero Tiggular!" Galinda squealed, her words blending together. Luckily, Elphaba was used to it and simply smiled slightly at her roommate.

"That's great Galinda. You'll have a great time with him. And I know you'll tell me all about it when you get back later tonight."

"But, Elphie, what do you mean? You're coming too, silly! I have to give you a makeover!"

"Galinda..." reasoned Elphie. "I don't want a makeover. And you know I hate parties."

Galinda pouted, using her puppy-dog eyes on Elphaba. "But, but... please Elphie? For me?"

Elphie sighed and shook her head in amusement. "Fine. But you're not giving me a makeover, and that's final!"

"Okay!" said Galinda, relieved that her green roommate was at least coming to the party. She was known to be antisocial sometimes, and usually only went out when Galinda forced her to.

The perky blonde looked at the clock, and a look of horror appeared on her face. "Elphie, oh no! We've only got two hours to get us both ready!" Elphaba rolled her eyes and walked to the wardrobe, pulling one of her boring, everyday dresses. With one murderous glance from Galinda, she hurriedly stowed the hanger back in the wardrobe and picked out another, which she knew Galinda would be more likely to approve of. She dressed quickly and walked into the bathroom, where Galinda was beginning to do her makeup.

"Better?" she grinned.

Galinda's eyes flickered from the mirror to her roommate and back again. "I suppose so... do you own anything that isn't black?"

"Nope," smiled Elphie. She sat on her bed, picking up a book to read until Galinda was ready.

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At five minutes to eight, a knock sounded on the door, promptly followed by a loud squeal coming from the bathroom.

"Elphie! Can you get the door? I'll be a few more minutes!" Elphaba sighed and got up from her bed, smoothing her dress out before opening the door to Fiyero.

The Winkie prince took one look at Elphaba and his jaw dropped. He had never seen her up close before, and now that he could properly look at her, he realised just how beautiful she really was. Everyone he knew, besides Galinda, ridiculed Elphaba for the unique colour of her skin, for she was green. Obviously, no one had bothered to stop and take a closer look. Her dark eyes were large and full of emotion, sparkling slightly as she looked at the prince. The dress she was wearing, black as usual, complemented her skin and showed enough of her body to make Fiyero want to see more. It clung to her curves and flowed from her hips, accentuating her tiny waist and making her skinny legs seem extraordinarily long.

Fiyero realised he was staring when Elphaba cleared her throat and said, "Galinda's almost ready, come in and wait for her." He followed the green girl into their room, and as she sat back on her bed, he sat on her desk chair. He noticed Elphaba was now staring at him silently and uncomfortably averted his eyes to look at his fidgeting hands instead.

After two long minutes of silence, the bathroom door opened and Galinda shyly stepped out, clad in pink, with her hair set in curls and her makeup beautifully done.

Fiyero stood up, "Hi Galinda." He leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek, much to Galinda's delight. "Shall we go?"

Gallantly, he offered an arm to each girl, Elphaba accepting hesitantly, and escorted them out the door.

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The party was in full swing when the trio arrived, and as they entered the ballroom, heads turned, excited to see Galinda Upland on the arm of Prince Fiyero Tiggular. Gossip ensued, however, when they looked further and saw 'the Artichoke' on Fiyero's other side, standing slightly behind him. Whispers quickly rippled across the room, everyone shocked that the green girl was actually in attendance, let alone that she was accompanied by the two most popular students at Shiz.

As the three awkwardly pushed their way through the students, some of who had started dancing again, a group of girls came up to them.

"Galinda!" Pfannee exclaimed. "Come and dance with us! You too, Fiyero!" As she said this, she fluttered her eyelashes, clearly trying to look alluring but instead just looking stupid. The other two girls, Shenshen and Milla, giggled.

"Okay! Coming, Fiyero?" Galinda looked at Fiyero, who was looking at Elphaba.

"No, you go, I'll come and find you for a dance later," replied Fiyero.

Galinda took off with her friends, sparing a quick glance for Fiyero and Elphaba before she disappeared into the crowd.

"Fiyero, you didn't have to stay with me..." began Elphaba, shuffling her feet awkwardly.

"Yes, I did," he interrupted her. "Galinda wanted to dance with her other friends for a while, and just because I was invited, I wasn't going to completely abandon you. Besides, I would rather sit and talk to you than have to hang around with a group of giggling girls all night."

Elphaba smiled slightly at that. "Come on," she said, grabbing his hand unthinkingly. "Let's go get a drink!"

Fiyero smiled at her suddenly enthusiastic nature and the ease at which she touched him casually. He couldn't help but notice the heat that remained on his hand when she let go.