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Chapter 7

A/N New chapter because I'm blackmailing Happy3611. One chapter of hers for two of mine. So another one will be up soon.

Disclaimer: I don't own Wicked.

"Look we're almost back!" Elphaba yelled as she saw the silhouette of Shiz looming in the distance. She glanced over at Fiyero who was leaning against a tree. "You okay?"

"Yeah just a little tired."

"But I always get tired before you." He didn't answer just closed his eyes as he leaned against the tree. She walked up to him and felt his forehead. "You don't seem to have a temperature but still it's a lucky thing we're almost home." She looked him over again. "Put your arm around my shoulder." She said as she reached out for him.

"Then you'll get sick too."

"I'm going to get sick if we have to stay here to." She said pointing to the dark clouds coming up behind them.

"Fine." He conceded as he placed his arm around her neck.

"What feels bad?"

"I just feel… weak and dizzy. I hate it."

"Its fine everyone gets sick."
"But not me!"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm never sick! I've got a really good immune system so I've never been sick."

She raised an eyebrow. "Not once?"
"Not even once!" He almost fell over after that.

"Well we'll see the nurse as soon as we get back and she'll help you get better, okay?" All he had the strength to do was nod.

When they got back to the dorms Elphaba quickly placed him in bed then ran to get the nurse.

"I don't see anything wrong with him." The nurse said as she looked him over.

"But he was sick almost to the point of passing out earlier."

"Did you ever consider the fact that he could be faking?" Elphaba wanted to slap her.

"He would never do that!"

"You have to consider the possibilities. Miss Thropp you should be in bed." The nurse pointed out.

"I want to stay with him."

"I'll have a nurse come and monitor him at night. Don't worry miss, he's in good hands."

Elphaba yawned. "I'll be back in the morning."

That night Elphaba didn't get a wink of sleep. She was so worried imagining sicknesses he could have and how they could relate to Morci. "Oz, I hope he gets better soon."

DUN DUN DUN I truly am an evil mastermind aren't I?