Examination

"In which year did construction on the Yellow Brick Road begin?"

"Uh…no?"

Elphaba sighed impatiently. "Fiyero, if you can't answer any of these questions, you will get a zero on that exam. And I am not exaggerating."

"I hate exams," Fiyero muttered.

"You wouldn't have to hate them if you just tried!" Elphaba cried in exasperation.

"I wouldn't have to hate them if they were on a subject I was actually interested in!" Fiyero countered.

"Such as?"

Fiyero's eyes penetrated hers. "You."

"Fiyero…" she said warningly.

"Ask me when your Birthday is – I know it. Ask me your favourite colour – I know it. Ask me your favourite food – I know it. Ask me –"

"Do you know how irritating I find you?"

Fiyero grinned. "It can't be that much," he replied cheekily, leaning in for a kiss.