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Fiyero slowly made his way down the hall, a single red rose in his hand. Sighing, he stopped in front of Elphaba's door and knocked.
"Come in," came Galinda's voice.
Fiyero slowly opened the door and stepped inside. "Hi."
"So, you were finally able to get away from Sarima?" Galinda asked, a hint of bitterness in her voice as she sat behind Elphaba on the bed and brushed the green girl's hair.
"Yeah…" Fiyero whispered, looking down.
Galinda realized how that must have sounded and sighed. "Fifi, I'm sorry I just… it's all… and Elphie's been…"
"I know, Glin. I'm sorry, too. I'm still trying to figure a way out of this marriage."
Galinda nodded and looked at the rose in Fiyero's hand. "A rose?"
"Fae likes roses."
"Well, then, I'll give you two some time alone." Smiling, Galinda bounced off the bed and, patting Elphaba's arm, walked out of the room.
Frowning, Elphaba swept her hand through the air, searching for her friend. Fiyero quickly took Elphaba's hand and sat down next to her. Elphaba slowly turned towards the prince and relaxed. 'Yero?' she mouthed.
Smiling, Fiyero squeezed her hand and gave her the rose. "Hi, Fae."
Elphaba slowly brought the flower to her nose and smiled softly. Her smile quickly faded and she placed the rose aside and grabbed Fiyero's hand. 'Why have you been avoiding me?'
'I'm sorry, Fae.' Fiyero sighed, squeezing Elphaba's hand gently. 'I didn't mean to start avoiding you.'
'Yero, what's going on? You can tell me.'
'Nothing's wrong, Fae. I'm fine. Really.'
Elphaba didn't look convinced and shook her head. 'No, Yero. You've been distant and modified. It's worrying me. Tell me what's going on. Did I do something wrong?'
'No, Fae. You didn't do anything wrong.'
'Don't lie to me.'
A deep frown rippled across Elphaba's face. Fiyero bit down on his lip. He had to stop lying to Elphaba. He knew he wouldn't be able to keep track of the lies, anyway. But he couldn't tell her the truth, either.
'My father has been telling me about my duties as future king and I guess it's been stressing me out.' It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the full truth, either.
Elphaba seemed to believe him and softened. 'Why didn't you just tell me?'
'I didn't want to worry you, but I guess I did. I'm sorry, Fae.'
Elphaba softened as she felt Fiyero's lips press gently against hers. 'It's okay.' she signed when they pulled apart. 'I just want you to know that you can tell me anything.'
'I know, Fae. No more secrets. I promise.' Fiyero knew that he wouldn't be able to keep that promise, but as long as Elphaba was happy, he would be happy.
The green girl smiled and leaned her head against her boyfriend's shoulder, sighing peacefully as she inhaled his sweet, familiar scent.
"I love you, Fae," Fiyero whispered, kissing Elphaba's forehead. "So much."
Elphaba slowly closed her eyes and snuggled closer to Fiyero. The prince slowly exhaled and looked down at the slumbering green girl in his arms. "My special emerald girl." Taking a deep breath, he wiped away a stray tear sliding down his cheek. "Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation. Darkness stirs and wakes imagination. Silently the senses abandon their defenses," he sang in a soft whisper.
Elphaba stirred and Fiyero gently pulled her against him, stroking her hair away from her face. "Slowly, gently, night unfolds its splendor. Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender. Turn your face away from the garish light of day. Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light. And listen to the music of the night."
Unknown to Fiyero, Nessa and Galinda were listening at the door, their hearts breaking as they heard the prince singing to Elphaba.
"He's… singing to her," Nessa whispered, looking at the blonde.
Galinda nodded. "He's really heartbroken. He loves her very much."
"Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams. Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before. Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar. And you'll live as you've never lived before," Fiyero sang in a soft whisper, gently rocking Elphaba in his arms. "Softly, deftly, music shall surround you. Hear it, feel it, closing in around you. Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind. In this darkness that you know you cannot fight. The darkness of the music of the night."
"He needs her," Nessa whispered softly.
"And she needs him. She needs his love, guidance and protection," Galinda said, wiping a tear away from her eye.
Elphaba stirred again and slowly opened her eyes. Yawning, she gently pushed herself up and turned to face Fiyero. Slowly, her hand rose to Fiyero's face and traced over his features before resting on his lips.
"Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be. Only then can you belong to me," Fiyero sang, allowing Elphaba to feel the movements of his lips.
Elphaba giggled softly and pressed her other hand against her own lips as she mimicked the movements of Fiyero's mouth.
Fiyero chuckled and nodded. "Floating, falling, sweet intoxication. Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation. Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in. To the power of the music that I write. The power of the music of the night."
Another giggle and Elphaba threw herself against Fiyero, enjoying the feeling of his warm body against hers. She softly nuzzled her cheek against his chest and tightly clung to him.
"You're the only girl for me, Fae. My sweet angel," Fiyero whispered, pulling Elphaba against him and kissing her forehead. "No one else. I will never give myself to anyone else. You and I will always be together. I promise."
'Yero.' Elphaba mouthed, lifting her head towards Fiyero. 'Yero… boyfriend.'
The prince choked back a sob and buried his face in her hair. He inhaled the sweet scent of her lavender shampoo. Sighing, he finished the song. "You alone can make my song take flight. Help me make the music of the… night."
Song Used: 'Music of the Night' from Phantom of the Opera
Megan's Corner of Useless Information Fact #20:
Welcome to the Media-ship: on the port you will see the Sea of Uncertainty, which we are leaving for the Ocean of Obsession on the starboard side. Past the Peninsula of Memes, you will also notice a large number of ships approaching us. That is the fleet of the OTP.
Shall we attempt to out-sail them Captain?
No. We don't stand a chance against the first ship.
Also, Fun Fact #43:
I am doomed to a life of solidude.
(Solidude: one who calls everyone bro, dude, dudebro, and pancake merengue sugar fountain)
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