The Dance and Fight
The day went fairly quickly and without incident and before Elphaba knew it, it was time to change. Swallowing the lump that had formed in her throat she went over to her dress. It was a dark purple, so dark it was almost black. Elphaba stood there just staring at it for a while trying to convince herself that she looked good in it. Galinda had picked out this certain dress for her and Elphaba would not hurt her feelings by refusing to wear it. She was staring at it so intently that she didn't hear Galinda approach her from behind.
'You do realise that it won't just materialise onto your body if you stare at it. You have to change yourself.' Elphaba jumped violently and Galinda laughed at her.
'I suppose Miss Galinda.' Sighing dejectedly, Elphaba picked up her dress and made her way into the bathroom to change. She quickly slipped into the dress and looked at herself in the mirror that was standing there. She had only worn it once before and that was t try it on, even now it scared her how closely it hung onto her figure. It outlined the curves that the frocks had kept hidden and made Elphaba look positively womanly.
'Elphaba! Are you dressed yet? I mean, I've finished and I take twice as long as you.'
'Galinda, I'm not too sure I want to go anymore.' Elphaba felt queasy at the thought of the other girls seeing her in a figure-hugging dress.
'Elphie! That dress makes you look amazing – even if I have forgotten what it looks like on you. Now come out!'
'You promise you won't laugh.'
'I promise, now hurry up! I need top do your make-up.' Taking a deep breath Elphaba opened the bathroom door and stepped into the room. Galinda just stared at her. 'Elphaba….'
'I know I look like a state. Just out my make-up on before I freak out and cancel.' Elphaba plonked herself down without looking at her roommate. If that's how her best friend reacted then how was everyone else going to react? Galinda applied her make-up with care, highlighting her features without applying too much.
'Finished!' She trilled when she had done. Elphaba looked at her roommate. Properly looked at her. She had a violent pink dress on but it suited her. She hadn't gone over the top with the make-up either, just wearing enough to make her look – beautiful. Galinda had outlined her eyes and as Elphaba looked into them she realised they were looking at her. For the first time Elphaba realised that Galinda's eyes were blue with a hint of silver at the edges. Galinda was staring at her intently, amazed at how her friend looked. She met her eyes and waited for her to break eye contact – she didn't and Galinda found she didn't want her to. There was something about the green girl that captivated her, she should tell her….
'Elphaba…' she began but was cut off by some excited squealing coming from the corridor. Blushing Galinda motioned to the door indicating that they should leave. Elphaba caught the signal.
'You go ahead, I need to use the bathroom.' Galinda pouted but ended up smiling as Elphaba hugged her. 'Go on, you're a big girl.' Galinda skipped to the door and vanished from sight. Elphaba sat on her bed thinking. Why had she just stared at her roommate and why did her heart race while she was staring. Glancing at the clock she cursed. She had to meet Fiyero in five minutes. They had agreed to meet Galinda at the dance and not to accompany them as it would be easier – well that's what Fiyero had suggested. Taking a deep breathe Elphaba went down to meet Fiyero.
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Galinda was waiting for Elphaba by the punch bowl. She hadn't seen Fiyero yet but she out it down to him getting ready, after all she took her time.
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Elphaba walked down the stairs, conscious of all the looks she was getting. Spotting Fiyero she made her way over to him and tapped his shoulder. He whipped around to look at her – and stared. Her hair had been curled to fall around her face and she had a dark purple eye shadow on which brought out her eyes and a natural – for her- lipstick on.
'That bad huh?' Elphaba looked to the floor, disheartened. Fiyero took her chin in his hand and raised her head to meet his gaze.
'Not bad, gorgeous.' He leant down to give her a kiss. After breaking for air, he offered her his arm. 'Shall we fight the wolves?'
'Lets.' Elphaba took his arm and breathed deeply to steady her nerves. Nodding slightly, she made her way to the stairs and descended to the room below.
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Galinda was on her second glass of punch when she heard them. The gasps and the whispers. Glancing around to see what had caused them she saw her roommate descending the stairs. Her dress flowed out at her knees making her look more elegant. She also had a date and as Galinda transferred her attention onto him, her breathing became restricted. It was Fiyero. It all made sense now. He had never asked her to the dance after all, but to go with Elphaba! No wonder she never told Galinda who her date was, it was because she had assumed they were going together. How long had this been decided for? They had been acting weird for a few days – that must have been when it had occurred. But Elphaba had had plenty of chances to tell Galinda, but to announce it like this was – wicked.
A feeling came bubbling up from Galinda, a feeling she wasn't used to – jealousy. She transferred her attention back to Elphaba who had reached the bottom of the stairs and was making her way towards her. Their eyes met across the room and Galinda was shocked at what she found in them. Nothing. No apologetic look, no look to say we were just walking together. Nothing. Oh Oz what do I say, they're almost here! Erm…Cold shoulder? Screaming match? Oh I don't know. Just play it cool Galinda.
They had reached her.
'Galinda….' Elphaba started.
'Don't Elphaba, I don't want to here your excuses for coming with him.' Galinda stormed off leaving a hurt Elphaba behind her.
'Elphaba just leave it.' Fiyero went to lead Elphaba onto the dance floor but she wrenched her hand from his.
'How can you think that?! She's my best friend. I have to talk t her.' Elphaba followed Galinda.
'Elphaba!' Fiyero went to grab her but missed. She caught Galinda in the middle of the dance floor. She grabbed her arm to turn her around but Galinda whipped it out of reach.
'Don't touch me.' Elphaba looked hurt.
'Look Galinda I'm…'
'You're what? Sorry? Happy? Couldn't help ourselves it's love? Please don't lie to me.' Galinda's voice had reached shrieking level and the other dancers stopped to look.
'I wasn't going to. Fiyero asked me to go with him and I agreed. That's all Galinda, I didn't mean to hurt you.'
'Where have I heard that before? You knew I wanted to go with him and you knew I liked him! Why did you agree?'
'Because I wanted to!' Elphaba shouted back. 'I wanted to do something for myself without thinking of the consequences. And why are you so upset? He never asked you – he wasn't going to! You can have any guy you want yet you choose the one that wants me! Are you that selfish you don't want me to be happy? It's one guy – there are plenty others.'
'Plenty others? You think he chose you because he liked you Elphaba? Are you that naïve?' She knew what she was going to say but she didn't want to, yet she couldn't stop herself. 'He chose you because he felt sorry for the green freak.' There was a collective gasp around the room but Elphaba's reaction hurt Galinda the most. Her eyes welled up with tears. She had made her strong friend cry. However, she couldn't say sorry, too many people were watching. She would have to finish the argument and hope Elphaba would understand.
'Green freak?' Elphaba whispered. Galinda bit the inside of her cheek to force the words out.
'Exactly. That's what you are. You seriously didn't think he chose you because he liked you?!' Elphaba looked at Fiyero and back to Galinda. Galinda had a fake smug on but it looked so real. With nothing else to say Elphaba pushed past the crowd and made her way out the room.
'Galinda that was……' Galinda whipped around to glare at Fiyero.
'Don't you dare say that was 'out of turn'! I was in my own right to say that!' Galinda stormed from the room and into the cloakroom, finally allowing herself to calm down.
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Elphaba had made it to her dorm without one tear falling. Even when she closed the door, they would not fall. The pain she had experienced in her life was nothing compared to this. It was as if she was being stabbed; she had only wanted to be happy, was it too much to ask? Obviously. Elphaba ripped off her dress - not caring about how ripped it got and slipped under her blanket in her underwear. Feeling safe, she finally let herself cry. She cried for everything. Fiyero. The Dance. The Makeover. Galinda. Herself.
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Galinda was in the cloakroom when she heard Pfanee and Shen-Shen. Knowing they were looking for her, she made herself cry – surprising herself at how easy it was. They came around the corner and found her.
'Oh dear. Look at you! Here.' Pfanee produced a tissue for Galinda.
'There feeling better?'
'Why are you helping me? We aren't friends anymore.'
'Galinda dear, we knew you were under her spell. We only had to wait for you to come out. Besides we want your help too.' Here was the catch thought Galinda.
'With what?' Pfanee and Shen-Shen shared an evil glace.
'Getting revenge on Greenie!'
A/N so there it is. Thanks to Canyousaybroadway for the ideas. Review and I hope you enjoyed
