A week later during lunch, Elphaba sat with Fiyero. He decided about two days ago to start sitting with her, and maybe- just maybe, others would join.
"So what did you do then," Elphaba asked, taking a bite of her sandwich.
"I pushed her against the wall, and breathed in her ear, 'You are…too obsessed for me,'" he smiled, "She hasn't talked to me since!" He exclaimed with a small cheer.
Elphaba nearly choked, "Well she deserved it! She was all over you!" She sighed, "I don't see how you do it."
"Do what?"
"Live like that. With everyone watching you as an example…the only reason people watch me is to get a laugh," she bit her lip.
"Elphaba they're crazy! You're more beautiful than any girl here!" he cried. He saw her eyes dart towards him and he paled.
"W…What did you say?" she asked softly, a shiver moving down her spine.
"You're beautiful, Ellie," he mumbled, blushing a bit. Elphaba looked down, "You're blind…" she said softly, standing and running out the door.
"Elphaba! Wait!" he called. He sighed and sat back down. He could feel the coldness of everyone's eyes, "WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU ALL LOOKING AT?" He yelled. He got up and ran out the door, looking for any sign of the girl.
He soon found her underneath a willow tree. He sat next to her, "I'm sorry, Elphaba….I did mean it though…" he whispered, staring at the ground, "They don't know beauty if it slapped them in the face…"
She looked up at him and swallowed, "You should know beauty…" she whispered, her voice cracking. He then noticed the tears on her cheeks, "They all love you, you know."
He pulled her into his arms then, wrapping them around her, securing her. Protecting her from harm, "I've not seen one as beautiful as you, Elphaba Thropp," He mumbled against her ear.
He turned her face to look towards him and swallowed. He took in a breath and did something he has wanted to do ever since he laid eyes on her. He kissed her.
