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Author's Note: I didn't plan on writing this chapter today but ended up doing it. Like I said in the last chapter, this is the final chapter of this story. This has been such a fun story to write especially since the other two I'm working on are a lot darker. This one, even though there was some trickery going on, was definitely a lot more light hearted. Thanks so much to everyone who has stayed with this story all the way through and especially to everyone who has left reviews. I really appreciate it! This chapter sort of jumps around between the four of them but I think it works. I'm actually debating trying a sequel at some point, but we'll see what happens. I hope you all enjoy this chapter!
"What are you doing here? With him?" Boq cowered slightly under Elphaba's harsh gaze. He currently found himself standing next to Fiyero in front of the girls' dorm room.
"Well..."
"Well, I decided I needed to have a chat with you and Boq decided to come along for the ride. Especially since you will be killing him shortly," Fiyero said with a smile.
"Why would I want to kill him when you're here?" Elphaba asked sweetly. "After all, I currently have no murderous inclinations towards him."
"You say that now."
"Boq, what is he talking about?" Elphaba asked, turning her attention back to her friend.
"Me and Fiyero were talking..." Boq started.
"Oh yes, that's right. Glinda was to talk to me to make you talk to her, and Fiyero was to talk to you to make me talk to him," Elphaba said with a nod.
"What?" Boq asked.
"It's a plot, Boq. Glinda wants to get to you through me and Fiyero wants to get to me through you." Elphaba glanced at Fiyero. "She told me all about it."
"Did she?" Fiyero glanced at Glinda.
"Hey Fiyero, you never said I couldn't say anything," Glinda interjected.
"Oh no, it's fine. I'm happy we're all being honest with each other." Fiyero paused. "Oh wait a second, that's not true. We are not all being honest with each other."
"What's the matter? You have another plot in the works?" Elphaba asked.
"Oh no, my emerald beauty. I was referring to the one you have had going with Boq over here," Fiyero answered with a coy smile. "You know, the one where the two of you were pretending to be dating in order to get back at Glinda for trying to pawn Boq off on you?"
"What?!" Glinda exclaimed as Elphaba's eyes widened.
"You heard me, Glinda. It would seem both Elphaba and Boq knew about what you were up to and wanted to get back at you," Fiyero said.
"It...you...you guys were pretending this whole time? How could you?" Glinda asked.
"I don't see how you have a reason to be upset about this Glinda," Boq cut in. "After all, you did have it coming after what you did. And besides, it's not like it hurt your feelings."
"You guys lied to us," Glinda said. Boq let out a short laugh.
"And what exactly were you guys doing? Meddling with people's emotions? Glinda, if you weren't interested in me you should have just said so," Boq pointed out.
"Even so..."
"We wanted to get under your skin and it worked. What's wrong? Don't like it when people give you a taste of your own medicine?"
"Well no!" Glinda pouted.
"To be fair, it did make you realize your feelings for Boq," Fiyero cut in. He had been listening to this exchange in amusement, though his gaze had never left Elphaba who had yet to voice her opinion on the matter. Enough of that. "Don't you have anything to say Elphaba?"
"How...why did you tell him about all that?" Elphaba asked Boq, who threw up his hands.
"It was an accident. I blurted out something I shouldn't have and Fiyero caught it. It was either tell him the truth or he was going to kill me."
"Maybe you should have let him," Elphaba mumbled. "Boq, I could kill you."
"See, I knew that when I told him. But I figured that with your weird magic powers, at least the death would've been quick," Boq said with a shrug.
"He has a point there. Being pounded to death would've taken a while," Fiyero nodded.
"Look Elphie, maybe it's better than everything is out in the open," Boq said.
"I can't believe you guys were plotting against me," Glinda said.
"And you fell for it," Fiyero chuckled.
"So did you," Glinda shot back.
"You both did and it was beautiful for a while. It's tiring always being the brunt of all the jokes. It was nice to dish some back out," Boq said with a smirk.
"You guys were pretty convincing," Glinda said and paused for a moment. "Boq...I never should have tried to pawn you off on Elphaba. I didn't even give you a chance. But in a way maybe all of this is a good thing. It helped me realize feelings for you I might never have noticed before."
"Are you trying to tell me you have feelings for me?" Boq asked.
"Well...yes. I never thought I would but...I like you Boq," Glinda said softly.
"I like you too. Sure you're spoiled and whiny and annoying. Sure you ask about a million questions and drive me crazy..." Boq started. Glinda narrowed her eyes at him. "But in spite of all of that? I like you," he smiled.
"Even though I'm not as smart as Elphaba?"
"Maybe not in terms of schoolwork...okay definitely not in terms of schoolwork. But I like you for you, flaws and all."
"Oh Boq," she smiled. "Think you'd want to give dating a spoiled princess a try?"
"I think I'd like that," he said gently.
"Now that's beautiful," Fiyero sniffed. Elphaba swatted at him.
"Can't you keep your mouth shut so they can have their moment?" she asked.
"Let's see..." he pretending to think about it. "Nope."
"You are a piece of work," she said, rolling her eyes.
"I know," he said smugly.
"Well now that everyone knows everything, I have some studying to do," Elphaba said.
"Oh no you don't. This conversation is not over. We still have some things to work out," Fiyero said.
"Like what? You know the truth, what else is there to talk about?" she asked.
"The way you feel about me," he paused. "The way I feel about you."
"You don't feel anything for me," she argued. "You never did."
"That is where you are wrong."
"Oh please," she muttered.
"Don't 'oh please' me. I know you probably think that no one would ever be interested in you, but that's not true. You intrigue me and have for a long time now. That day with the Lion cub...when I was a jerk and tried to make you admit your feelings..." he started.
"You admit you were a jerk?" she asked.
"Yes. I should never have done that to you, Elphaba. I am sorry about that and for all of the scheming I did with Glinda. Though you did some of your own," he held up a hand when he saw she was about to protest. "What me and Glinda did was worse. If anything, finding out about your scheme only made me more interested in you."
"If that's true, you have issues," she said.
"Then I guess I have issues," he shrugged. "Elphaba, I think I am in love with you."
"Don't say things like that," she whispered.
"Things like what?"
"Things you could never possibly mean," she said sadly.
"Why couldn't I mean that?" he asked. She shook her head. "Elphaba."
"Guys like you don't fall for girls like me."
"And what kind of girl are you?"
"A green one who likes school. The type that gets made fun of and hurt. Not the type that men fall in love with," she answered. He studied her for a moment.
"I don't agree with that," he said.
"Then you're mistaken. I'm not that girl that everyone wants."
"Maybe not," he agreed as she looked downwards, avoiding his gaze. He tilted her head up with his fingers until she had to look at him. "But you are the girl that I want. I am prepared to spend as many days as it takes to make you believe that. You may not be everyone's girl and that's fine with me since I want you to be mine."
"Do you really mean that?" she asked. He gently took her in his arms, surprised when she only offered minimal resistance.
"I do," he said softly. "I love you Elphaba."
"Oh Fiyero," she whispered.
"Aww," Glinda said softly. Boq shot her a look. "He wouldn't shut up for our moment," she whispered and he let out a soft chuckle. "It looks like everything is going to work out doesn't it?"
"It would appear so," Boq said. "Looks like it's a good thing for all of us that you have a bit of a mean streak."
"What do you mean?" Glinda asked.
"You'd have to have a little streak of mean in you to try and pawn me off. But if you hadn't of done that none of us ever would've gotten together and I would never have wound up with a best friend in Elphaba, let alone a possible girlfriend in you," Boq replied. Elphaba pulled away from Fiyero and turned to Boq.
"Hey...there's no one else I would have rather shared my first kiss with," she smiled. He opened his arms for a hug. She hugged him and then turned to Glinda. "You're a lucky girl. He's a great fake boyfriend, but probably a better real one." Glinda smiled back at her.
"He may have gotten your first kiss but...any chance I'll get your second?" Fiyero spoke up.
"Are you sure you want me to be your girl?" she asked.
"I've never been more certain of anything in my life," he said seriously. She slowly smiled and he took her in his arms. "So what do you say?"
"I say yes," she said softly. He leaned in and place a tender kiss on her lips. "Though if you end up hurting me, I may have to hex you. Glinda's not the only one with a mean streak, you know," she teased. Fiyero chuckled.
"I'll keep that it mind."
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And so it was that two new couples were formed at Shiz University. The road ahead looked to be full of happiness, though it wouldn't be without its share of ups and downs. Lives are always full of twists and turns, bad times and good times, and it would be no different for the four friends. But even in spite of what may lay ahead, they had each found something that would make the future a little easier. They had found love and friendship, a support system that would only grow stronger with time.
And to think all of this started because of a certain blonde girl who had a little bit of a mean streak.