Disclaimer: They still aren't mine… just borrowed them for a creative outlet.

~~~Alternate universe, clearly~~~

Love

Elphaba tentatively reached out and took his hand. She blushed furiously as he caught her looking at him and he smiled back at her.

"You know, Elphaba, arranged marriage is practically required of me."

Elphaba looked at him with tears welling in her eyes as she looked at him sadly. "I know," she choked out.

Fiyero gently brushed his thumb across her cheek, wiping off the errant tear that had fallen. "Don't cry, Fae… you'll hurt yourself. I think…I'm going to talk to my parents and tell them I want to be with you."

Worry crossed her face. "What if they don't listen?"

Fiyero smiled at her. "Then we'll figure something out." He wrapped his arms around her, and she buried her face in his chest. "I love you, Fae," he whispered.

He received a muffled, "I love you too, Yero my hero."

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AN: Please review.......

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