Author's Note: Sorry for the delay in this chapter, I wasn't able to update because I was super busy with midterms for school but I take my exams today and then I'm free for awhile :) Special thanks to lozzakapozza, Flipside Fairytale, Grumbello, sea-ess-eye, Solarista, romcat, SapphicAsh, and Sammichbatch for reviewing. I still can't believe how much everyone is enjoying this story but I won't argue :D Here is Chapter 11 and I hope you all enjoy. Can't wait to read more of your reviews :D
Disclaimer: I do not own Wicked or any of its characters.
Chapter 11:
Galinda pulled on my arm that she still had clutched to her. "Come on Elphie, let's go somewhere more quiet."
I followed Galinda quietly until we came to an isolated patio like area that led off onto a garden behind the Ozdust. It had small white lights illuminating the entire area giving the patio a soft glow. We finally stopped in the middle of the garden where a big water fountain was standing and took a seat. Once I looked into Galinda's eyes and saw how the lights were causing them to sparkle, I instantly gave her a small smile to which she returned. In my head I knew what I wanted to say to her but at the same time I grew nervous now that we were alone because I was just that much closer to confessing my true feelings for my roommate.
After a few moments of silence, Galinda was no longer smiling but instead had a serious look on her face.
"Elphaba, I really do want to thank you for what you did." Galinda said with both of my hands in hers.
"You're welcome. There was no way I was going to let him hurt you." I answered truthfully.
"I know. That is what makes me so grateful." Galinda said with a shy smile to which I returned.
"Oz Elphie! Your hand!" Galinda exclaimed with concern on her face.
I looked down to my hand to see that there was a little bit of blood coming from a small cut on my knuckle. "Oh... I must have gotten cut from hitting Fiyero."
"Does it hurt?" Galinda asked as she lightly touched the cut.
"No, my hand is a little sore and I'm sure it will be more sore tomorrow but I am alright." I said with a small chuckle.
Galinda did not say anything, she just leaned down and kissed the cut. I on the other hand inhaled sharply and had to remember why I came to the Ozdust in the first place. Then in that moment music from inside started playing a slow song. So with a deep breath I asked, "Would you like to dance?"
Galinda gave me a big smile and said, "Of course."
Immediately Galinda put her arms around my neck and my own went around her waist. We swayed back and forth to the music giving each other soft smiles and just dancing in comfortable silence.
"So you never told me what made you decide to come tonight." Galinda said breaking the silence.
"I just realized that I really wanted to be here." I said.
"Any specific reason?" Galinda asked with a hopeful voice.
"You." I answered simply, which caused a confused look to come on Galinda's face. "I wanted to spend time with you so I figured I would come and see you."
"If you wanted to spend time with me, why didn't you just ask me to stay with you in our room?" Galinda asked with an amused look on her face.
"And what, miss out on a chance to hit Fiyero?" I said with a chuckle as Galinda let out a laugh.
"True, that was a great sight." Galinda said after her laughing slowed.
"Honestly, I did not want to seem selfish for wanting you to stay with me but as soon as you left I missed you." I said as I lowered my head in embarrassment.
Galinda brought one of her hands to my face and lifted so that I would look at her. "I wanted to stay too, I just didn't want to seem needy."
"You wouldn't have seemed that way at all." I reassured Galinda right away.
"Well if it means anything, when I got here I really missed you too." Galinda said in a shy voice.
I smiled at her comment. "Well I guess it worked out better this way. You were able to show Fiyero that you do not need him, I was able to hit him for being an idiot, and Fiyero was finally put in his place so he won't antagonize anyone anymore." I finished with a chuckle.
"Yes it did. Plus if you had not come tonight I would have never seen you all dressed up." Galinda said with a big smile. "By the way, where did you get the dress?"
"It was my mother's dress. I found it right before I came to Shiz, along with these shoes." I said as I pulled my dress up a little to show my shoes to her.
Galinda squealed. "Oz Elphaba! Those shoes are beautiful and they go perfectly with you."
"I thought so also, which is why I hid them into my personal belongings since at home they were just collecting dust." I said with a grin.
"Well you look beautiful." Galinda said with a sincere smile.
"Thank you." I responded with a smile because I would never get tired of Galinda calling me beautiful. "So do you."
"Thank you." Galinda said as a blush started to rise in her cheeks.
We stayed quiet for the remainder of the song. Galinda nuzzled her face in my neck and I closed my eyes, just enjoying the feeling of the girl I loved in my arms safe and sound.
The song ended and Galinda pulled back just enough to look at me. "Let's go back to the room, I'd rather be there by ourselves."
"Ok my sweet." I said with a small grin more than happy to be along with Galinda in the confines of our private world.
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Galinda and I made our way back to our dorm room hand in hand. I loved every second of walking back to the room and on purpose I walked slower than normal just to savor the feeling of Galinda's hand in my own. Even when we came to our room, I was not disappointed because it would still be just the two of us and I could not ask for more.
"Hmmm... Home sweet home." Galinda said as she flung herself on her bed while I closed the door.
"Yes it does feel good to be back, especially after everything that happened tonight." I said going to the bathroom to get my oil for cuts.
"Here let me." Galinda said as she saw me come out with the oil bottle in my hand.
"Its fine, I can do it by myself." I said sitting down on my bed and pouring some oil onto a small rag.
Galinda sat down next to me and grabbed my hand injured hand followed by the rag. "Please, its the least I could do for you defending me."
"Ok then." I said with a small smile.
Galinda smiled back but when the oil came into contact with my cut and I hissed in pain, her smile disappeared and her face was etched with worry. "I'm sorry."
"It's ok, it just burns a little." I said through clenched teeth.
Galinda then took my hand and started blowing a gentle breeze across the cut, instantly making the burning sensation go away.
"Better?" Galinda asked looking up into my eyes.
I had no idea what to say, I was once again speechless from her bright blue eyes looking up at me. My heart was pounding again and I had to shake my head and take another deep breath before answering, "Much better, thank you."
Galinda smiled at this and finished cleaning the cut and putting a bandage on it also. She stood up, smiled one of her famous smiles, and put her hand out. "Will you dance with me?"
I looked up into her waiting eyes and answered with a rare bright smile, "I'd love to."
When our hands connected to each other a small shock traveled through my body instantly making my heart beat faster and butterflies to flutter in the pit of my stomach. At that moment I realized that I would gladly have a thousand cuts if it meant that Galinda would be there to care for me as she was right now.
A/N #2: There are only 2 more chapters left in this story :( But don't worry, everything will be explained in due time :)