On her way to Dr. Dillamond's class, Elphaba unexpectedly came across her girlfriend sitting on a nearby bench.

"Hey pretty girl" she said approaching her with a smile.

"Oh! Hi there Elphie!" the blonde said looking up from her belongings, somewhat startled. "Have a seat" she smiled and patted the space next to her.

Realizing that they had a little time to kill before class, Elphaba gladly sat down. Galinda checked to see if anyone was watching before giving her girlfriend a quick kiss. They were mindful about displaying their affections in public.

"I didn't expect to see you here, I thought you'd be with Pfannee or Shenshen maybe." Elphaba said. The blonde rolled her eyes.

"I'm not in the mood to be around them, sometimes its just nice to be alone, you know?"

"Oh so should I leave?" The green girl asked teasingly.

"No Elphie! I enjoy your company"

The green girl chuckled, then pulled out a small bag of pretzels from her bag.

"Would you care for some?" she ask her girlfriend.

"Ooh sure, I didn't have much for lunch today." The blonde said, taking a large handful.

"We should probably start to make our way to class" Elphaba suggested, after they've chatted for several minutes.

"Ughh but class is so borrendifying!"

The green girl rolled her eyes and pulled her girlfriend to her feet.

"Let's go" she said, and nearly dragged her the whole way to the history building.

Elphaba was usually the main participant during Doctor Dillamond's lectures. Galinda never participated. She tried to pay attention, but was always lost and never knew exactly what he was talking about.

"Alright class, I've graded your writing assignments from last class, which I will now be passing out." The Goat said.

"Excellent work as always, Miss Elphaba." he said, handing her the paper with a big A+.

"Miss. Gkkkkklinda…" he said as he approached the blonde.

"Um, its Galinda, with a Ga." The blonde emphasized.

"Yes, Miss Gkkkkklinda….see me after class." He handed her the paper, flipped over so the grade wasn't visible. The blonde peeked underneath to see it and frowned.

When class was dismissed, Galinda sighed and slowly packed up her things. The rest of the students rushed out, but Elphaba waited around until everyone was gone.

"You'll be fine my sweet, its probably nothing too serious."

The blonde shrugged. They gave each other hug, resisting the temptation kiss, knowing there was a teacher in the room.

"I'll see you later this evening." The green girl said, giving the blonde's hand a small squeeze before exiting. Galinda made her way to the Goat's desk.

"Miss Upland, I wanted to speak with you about you about your grade in this class. It's not very well. What is troubling you so? Are you reading the chapters I assign?"

"I am...well I'm trying…" The blonde said averting her eyes.

"You'll need to try harder. Its going to require a lot of work to bring your grade up. If written assignments don't seem to be your strength, you can try participating more in class. But you'll need to put in more study time and read the chapters so you'll understand it. You'll need at least a B on the next test if you plan on passing this semester." He explained. Galinda sighed.

Back at her dorm, Elphaba was still out, so Galinda tried to get started on her studying. Alright time to learn... Woah! My nail is chipped! How horrendible! When did that happen? ...Ugh focus Galinda!

She opened her textbook and began to read.

...'Many ears- YEARS...after...the war enbed...enbed?...ended, and fallowing the con-con-conclusion...Ughh, my head hurts!

This happened often when she tried to read. Word and letters would get jumbled and mixed up. She always tried to overcome it, but if she tried too hard or read for too long, she would get headaches or start to feel dizzy.

The Goat said to read so I'll understand, but I don't understand what I'm reading!

"I CAN'T DO THIS!" She screamed. As if on cue Elphaba had just walked in.

"What can't you do, my sweet?" She asked. Galinda sighed and put her hands to her face.

"Its just hard for me to study..." the blonde started. Elphaba sat down beside her to listen.

"My grades aren't looking too good and Doctor Dillamond said I need to work harder and get at least a B on the next test so I don't fail, but I just don't understand it!" She cried.

"What about it are you not understanding? I feel as though the textbook explains it pretty well."

"I'm trying to read it just gets really confusifying when I read sometimes." She said. Elphaba thought for a moment.

"I have noticed you seem to have trouble when it comes to reading...I've never wanted to point it out though. Is there a reason for it? Have you always struggled?"

Galinda took a deep breath. She had never talked about this before with this with anyone before.

"I've had difficulties since I was little. I was never able to read as well as other kids. Words and letter just get jumbled up in my head and I can't do anything about it. Momsie and Popsicle eventually found out that I'm somewhat...dys-umm what's the word?"

"Dyslexic." Elphaba helped out.

"Yeah." Galinda nodded, looking ashamed.

"Does anyone else know?" the green girl asked.

"Nobody except my parents, and now you. Promise you won't mention it to anyone?"

"I promise."

"They were convinced I'd grow out of it, but I never did. I had a tutor back at home to help me, but she was really mean. She kind of just made me feel even stupider than I already am."

"Don't say that Galinda, you're not stupid."

"But I'm not smart like you Elphie. You're so good at everything and...I'm just a pretty face. I guess the term 'dumb blonde' kinda suits me."

"Stop it my sweet. That's not true. I know you're intelligent and you can do it if you try."

"But I am trying."

"Maybe I can help you." Elphaba suggested.

"You can?"

"Of course. I understand the subject pretty well. I can tutor you. With the right help you'll definitely be able to pass."

"Oh thank you, Elphie! You're the best!" The blonde the her arms around her girlfriend and kissed her on the cheek.

"Okay, we have about two weeks before the next test, so we're gonna study everyday until then." Elphaba explained.

Galinda smiled mischievously and walked her fingers up Elphaba's arm.

"Will we be taking breaks in between these study times Elphie?" She smirked.

The green girl blushed furiously and swallowed.

"We won't be taking those kind of breaks. I need you 100% focussed."

Galinda pouted.

"But, maybe after you pass the test we can have a little...celebration." Elphaba suggested. The blonde smiled and kissed her on the lips.

"Let's get started." Elphaba said as she kicked off her boots and picked up Galinda's text book.

"Have you read chapter 5?" She asked.

"I've been trying to, but..."

"Hmm" Elphaba pondered for a while, trying to think of the best way to teach her struggling roommate.

"Perhaps I can read it to you and then you can tell me what you've gained from that?" She suggested.

"That could work." Galinda nodded.

They got together in a comfortable position (but not too comfortable, so they wouldn't fall asleep) and Elphaba began to read.

"Many years after the war ended, following the conclusion of The Great Drought, our Wonderful Wizard arrived in Oz..."

They made that a routine for the next few nights. Elphaba would read the chapter, Galinda would listen, then they would have a small discussion afterwards to make sure she fully understood it. She also began helping her out in a few other subjects she had been lacking in as well.