This chapter starts one week after the ending of the last chapter. The characters are in Doctor Dillamond's class. Elphaba is dating Rhys (Nessa's twin and Fiyero's brother) Enjoy!
Elphaba POV
I am walking down the halls to my science class. As much as I deny it, I actually like this class. And the fact that I could arrive early to class or be Galindified. I chose early to class. When I get to the class I find Fiyero looking at the mess of the lab. I ask, "What happened here?" Fiyero responds, "I think Dr. Dillamond has been imprisoned for speaking out against the Wizard for Animal rights. We speed walk down the hall to Headmistress Morrible's office. Fiyero shouts "What happened to Dr. Dillamond and the science lab. Horrible Morrible says, "He has been arrested for speaking against the Wizard and trying to get Animals more rights. There will be a new human teacher, called Professor Nikidik I believe. He is, in fact, at the classroom right now." We walk back to the sciences class room to find our new teacher, wheeling a large steel table with a rectangular object making mewling sounds covered with a blanked on top of it. The new teacher has silvery eyes, a nose to cut through steel with a chin to match and black hair that is all over the place. His eyes are hard and cold, with no feeling.
We sit down in our seats and wait as the rest of the class files in and takes their place. Then, the odd professor speaks. He says, "I am Professor Nikidik. I will be your teacher for the rest of the school year. Dr. Dillamond has been arrested for treason. Now, let class begin." With that, the new teacher whips the blanket off the rectangular object to reveal a frightened Lion cub. Fiyero jumps up, outraged. He spits out, "That is a Animal! I ask of you, please release the poor thing right this instant!" When Professor Nikidik refuses, Fiyero starts unconsciously radiating energy. When it stops, everyone except Fiyero and I is frozen. I question him, "What was that?" He answers, "My weird talent. Come on, help me get this Lion cub out of here before it's too late." I grab the other side of the containing cell, and we head off to set the poor thing free.
Fiyero POV
We walked out of the science room, the Lion cub between us. We raced out of Shiz until we reached the nearby forest. The forest was dark and foreboding. Elphaba and I both took a deep breath and we stepped into the gloom. We walked for a time, until we came to a small clearing. There we opened the cage and watched the Lion cub run to safety. I glanced at Elphaba to notice that there was three lines of red on her cheek. I said, "You're hurt, the Lion cub must have scratched you." She brushed it off, saying, "It's nothing." On impulse, I touched my hand to her wounded cheek and brushed my lips against hers. Elphaba seemed frozen with shock. I backed up, tripping over the confinement cell, then turned and ran, all the while cursing myself. I muttered, "Stupid, stupid green boy! There is NO way she would like you." In the distance I heard her shout, "Wait, Fiyero, WAIT!" I just kept running. I was the biggest idiot in all time!
I wandered the woods for hours, trying to come up with a pliable excuse for kissing her. When I came up empty-handed, I decided to just ignore her and pretend she didn't exist. That is what she will do right?
Elphaba POV
I was in shock. Fiyero Thropp, the green boy KISSED me! And I actually enjoyed it. I wanted to tell him that I thought he was amazing, and thoughtful, and smart. I wanted to kiss him back, and be with him. I wish he had come back. He was probably regretting his decision as soon as it happened. I decided I would corner him and tell my true feelings, that I had just realized. I ran back into Shiz and into my next class, muttering a excuse as to why I was late, while I made a plan.
I hope you guys liked this chapter. Suggestions as what Elphie's "Plan" is would help soo much. I am 100% out of ideas! Help me!