Hello, this is my first FanFic. I know my language probably isn't as inventive as it could be but I hope I can make up for it with lots of Fiyeraba. I recently uploaded this, later realising that I'd published the draft version, I know... that was silly. I have an idea of where this could go as a long story, but it depends is people want that or not. So let me know! Hope it's okay.
Disclaimer: I do not own Wicked. At All.
Elphaba slumped down in her seat and unpacked her bag, notebook at the ready. The walk to class had been much lonelier this morning without her blonde roommate chiming on about the latest campus gossip. Two weeks into classes, Galinda Upland had decided that enough was enough and to the disapproval of her parents, dropped History the course. She was now taking literature and sourcery. Elphaba wasn't all sad about this though, as it meant she could take notes without being asked "Does this dress matches these shoes?" or "Elphie, Has my hair poofed up?". However, after an almost sleepless night, she didn't think she would be able to concentrate much today. Playing the day over in her mind and over-anylysing every part.
The day before, Dr Dillamond, the class' history teacher had been taken away by Ozian Officials. He was a kind Animal and Elphaba had to admit, she had taken a liking to the old goat. Although he seemed very troubled and like many Animals these days, she could sense he was an outcast at Shiz like herself. That's why it annoyed her. It annoyed her that it was made so obvious when they took him. Something was happening to the Animals.
After the arrival of the new History teacher and the lion cub, it was all a blur. All She remembered was shouting, her magic getting out of control and then being pulled away by none other than her roommate's boyfriend, Winkie-Price, Fiyero Tiggular. She was scared. She panicked. So she followed him. They ran for what seemed like forever into the nearby woods. Elphaba was surprised at the speed in which her skinny legs managed to keep up with the muscular prince.
Both ended up in a clearing. It was late afternoon and the pink sun was streaming through the trees. She knew how the next bit went. After all she had been laying in bed all night replaying it over and over. Cringing more and more each time. Elphaba remembered that powerful sinking feeling in her stomach the whole time he was there. He looked good and Elphaba was too sour to notice that before. His mousy brown hair had fallen out of place, but she preferred it that way. She liked his perfect teeth, strong jawbone and the small dimples that appeared when he smiled. Genuinely Fiyero wasn't his perfect self. He looked shaken up. Then they touched. It sent a powerful tingling sensation up her arm, up her neck and filled her head. The heat spread all around her face and she could feel her heart beating out of her chest. What was it about this boy that made her drop her prickly exterior? She had never relied on anyone before apart from Galinda and Elphaba hated it. Galinda. So after much thought she decided that she would put the unfamiliar experience to the back of her mind and passed it off as being caught up in the moment.
Elphaba was getting impatient. She wanted the lecture to start, if anything to get her mind off the events of yesterday. The new teacher wouldn't help that, but at least it would stop her thinking about the clearing. She got a burning sensation in her stomach at the mere thought. Enough. Elphaba scolded herself. Concentrate on your work. Remember what Morrible said, if your dream is to meet the Wizard then nothing can distract you.
At that moment, she looked over her shoulder at the clock on the back wall. But her view was blocked by a burgundy waistcoat. It was Fiyero. Galinda's boyfriend. Her best friend's boyfriend. Elphaba looked at him for one split second then back at her notepad, cheeks flaming. Her stomach felt like it had just exploded. Fiyero simply grinned then leant on the seat next to her.
"Hi Elphaba, just wondering if you wanted to come and sit with me and the guys at the back?" His voice was friendly and confident. He stared straight into her eyes, with a peaceful smile plastered on his face. All she could do was look back with a blank, if anything shocked expression. Her barriers were up and she wasn't about to let him knock them down again. She needed to break eye-contact, trying to ignore that evermore familiar feeling she got in her tummy whenever he was near. So her eyed flew to Avaric who was mouthing angrily at Fiyero and threw his head forward into his hands.
"Um, no, sorry. I'm fine here."
With a quick "Okay, maybe next time." and one last charming smile he re-joined Avaric and the rest of the "popular" gang at the back. Galinda always tried to get Elphaba to sit with that crowd but she much preferred sitting by herself during class.
Elphaba knew that she felt something for Fiyero but she would never admit it. To anyone. It was decided, she was going to get rid of them before they could develop. A lifetime of teasing made it easier for her it was for most. Even if Fiyero wasn't going out with Galinda, they was not way in Oz Fiyero would share these feelings. He was, well him. The most desired boy in Oz, let alone Shiz. It was a one off. Her guard was back up an she wasn't going to let it down anytime soon. Not even for him. They both got swept up and Elphaba had come to the conclusion that it was all in her head.