Fiyero Tiggular, heir to the Vinkus throne, had always been a player. He grew up hopping from school to school, managing to date half of the female population before promptly getting expelled from each university. He enjoyed the pleasures that emanated from these flings and one-night stands, there was no question of that. But tonight, he experienced the clear differences between pleasure and passion, between lust and love.
Tonight, he was in the arms of Elphaba Thropp. The woman that taught him how to think, laugh, and love. Even back at Shiz, he had fallen under her spell, entranced by her very presence. And now, years later, he was living a reality he thought he'd never experience.
Their hearts had been beating a mile a minute as soon as they fled Glinda, the Wizard, and the Emerald City all of those hours ago, and Fiyero was convinced his heart hadn't slowed since. After sharing hours of passion, displaying their love in every physical and emotional aspect they could think of, he and Elphaba lay draped over the soft forest floor, protected by the cover of night and the gentle swaying of the trees overhead. But still, there was just enough light offered by the moon so that Fiyero could look down on Elphaba's peaceful face.
Unable to get enough of the beautiful woman next to him, Fiyero slowly brought his lips to Elphaba's shoulder, placing a soft kiss on the bare skin that awaited him. He could feel Elphaba shudder slightly at the feeling, but didn't move away as Fiyero slowly kissed and licked his way to the juncture of her shoulder and neck. Moving up her jaw line and to her ear, he planted one more kiss on her emerald skin before whispering in her ear.
"I love you, very much."
"Mmm," Elphaba sighed in response, turning to fully face Fiyero, eyes closed with contentment.
Fiyero took the opportunity to bring his lips to hers once again. The lip gloss she wore served as a soft lubricant of mint, making it possible for his lips to softly glide against hers. They kissed for a few moments, increasing in passion and intensity until Elphaba's eyes flew open and she leaned back suddenly.
"Elphaba, what is it?" Fiyero asked with sudden concern.
"I just…I can't believe you're here…that you really did that…" Elphaba said in a shocked whisper, her brown eyes gazing up to meet Fiyero's.
"Did what, love?" Fiyero asked as he caressed the skin on her cheek, smooth as silk.
"I'm going with her," Elphaba tried to mimic his deep voice.
"Elphaba, that was the easiest decision I've ever made in my life," he smiled softly.
"Really?" Elphaba asked, eyes full of surprise and love.
Fiyero laughed at this, wishing he could share his thoughts from the last few years with Elphaba. His thoughts were constantly of her, as he had tried to picture what their life could be together. And now, for her to question his ability to leave with her, it seemed utterly absurd to him.
"Really," Fiyero responded aloud, offering her a soft, yet confident smile as he looked upon her.
"But what about Glinda, and your reputation, and-"
Fiyero silenced Elphaba with a kiss, and she still seemed stunned after he pulled away and sighed. "Elphaba, I know there are bridges we'll need to cross and problems we'll have to resolve. But now, just for this moment, I want to enjoy this…us. And I know this will all work out as long as you're with me, as long as you're mine."
"Fiyero," Elphaba shifted so that she was leaning her upper body against his, face inches from his, "I will always be yours."
And with that, bodies pressed together tightly, Fiyero and Elphaba forgot their troubles as they showered each other with love and passion until long after the pale moon disappeared behind the rolling hills.