Life couldn't be more boring for Elphaba Thropp. She was going to college, Shiz University to be exact, only to be with Nessa. Honestly, she knew that if Nessa wasn't going to college, she'd still be stuck in her little attic back in Munchinkland. But boy, was she glad to finally get away from there. Classes here and there, and a whole lot of teasing was the summary of her everyday life. Being called "the green bean" or "the artichoke" was normal to her. She didn't let anyone bring her down just because her skin was green; she could've gone insane, though. Having people to call her names everyday isn't exactly her cup of tea. The only person that kept her sane was Fiyero. Fiyero Tiggular, the Crown Prince of the Vinkus, has been her friend since childhood. They met at one of the parties the king hosted, and the Governor's family was invited. Frex, as usual, didn't plan on bringing Elphaba along, but little Fiyero wanted someone his own age to be there. And now here they are, fifteen years later, going to the same college and remained the best of friends.
Life was boring for Elphaba...until room assignment day. She was paired up with the girl she prayed everyday not to be roomed with: Miss Galinda Upland of the Upper Uplands. She was "a human form of a cupcake," as Elphaba described her, as the bubbly blonde was always dressed in the sparkliest, puffiest dresses anyone has ever seen. Her personality matched her clothes as well, and her voice had a special Galinda twang to it. Galinda Upland of the Upper Uplands was definitely the exact opposite of Elphaba Thropp.
They both didn't believe that "opposites attract." They loathed each other to the point that Elphaba taped a red line in the middle of the room to mark her territory. They didn't believe in opposites attracting until Galinda made Boq the Munchkin ask Nessarose, Elphaba's sister, out for a date. "I wish I could do something for Galinda, as she did this for me," Nessa said. Elphaba, being the caring big sister she is, got Galinda in sorcery class with her. She knew that the blonde only came to Shiz to study magic, but Madame Morrible didn't allow someone with "no potential" to be in her class. Once Galinda was in Sorcery 101, the two became inseparable.
Freshman year in Shiz whooshed by so quickly, no one had the time to blink. Summer vacation came and went, and sophomore year started. Pink and green decorated room 4197 again, but this time, in good terms.
"So how was summer, Galinda? Did you have a good time?" Elphaba asked as she unpacked her clothes and hanged them up in the closet. "I did! I had a little cruise from Gillikin to..." she rambled on and on with her summer activities that her roommate's ears couldn't keep up. "How was yours, Elphie?" The green girl shrugged. "I did nothing. If you count assisting Nessa, then my summer was very eventful." Galinda knew about her home life, how horrendible it was to live under the roof of someone who despised you since birth.
She changed the subject quickly. "Elphie? Can I ask you for a little favor?" Elphaba rolled her eyes. She knew that there's no "little" in Galinda's terms. "What?" The blonde sat down and twirled her hair. "Well, I visited the Vinkus last summer, as it was part of my cruise, and I spent sometime with your best friend." Elphaba raised an eyebrow. "I meant Fiyero, Elphie. He told me that you've been friends since you were four! That's a long time, you know. I wish I had a friend that I—"
"Cut to the chase, Galinda." The green girl interrupted impatiently. The blonde harrumphed. "Alright, fine. I was thinking, since you guys are close...I mean you can like put me out there and..."
"I'm guessing you have a crush on him and you want me to wingwoman for you. Right?" Galinda sighed and nodded. Elphaba crossed her arms. "He's the most sought out bachelor in all of Oz and is quite the player. Oz knows how many girlfriends he's had. Do you really want to be one of them?"
"But he's so dreamyfyingly handsome and he's so smooth...a gentleman, too..." she swooned on her pink bed. "Elphie, you have to help me, please! I'll do anything!"
Elphaba knew that Galinda would end up hurt in the end...or she would end up hurt in the end. What do I know about dating anyway? she thought to herself. It's not like I have a chance. Ultimately, she reluctantly agreed. "Oh, thank you so much, Elphie!" she squealed and hugged her roommate tightly. "You're the bestest of the best!"
