Fiyero arrived with flowers in his right hand and his left hand was busy clutching a ring box inside his left pocket. He wanted tonight to be one they would never forget. He took in a deep breath and knocked on Elphaba's door.

Elphaba opened it up to find him standing there with flowers and a smile looking more handsome than any man she had ever seen. She marveled at his perfectly clear baby blue eyes. She had never seen Fiyero in a black tie formal before. If he wasn't a prince by birthright, he certainly was tonight in her eyes.

Fiyero's eyes went immediately to her dress, to her hair and to her amazing smile. He loved how she smiled. He didn't think it happened too often, but he was mighty glad that tonight; he had to be the reason for such a treat. Just standing there, with him in the hallway, and her in her room, they both didn't speak. They couldn't. It was as if they were both under a magical spell and neither wanted to break the trance. Elphaba, though soon realized that he has been in the hallway for over five minutes and snapped out of her gaze.

"Fiyero, I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking." Yeah you do. You were thinking this handsome hunk couldn't possibly be here waiting for me. Keep it together, Elphaba. you still don't know for sure if he loves you.

"It's no bother. I love looking at you."

Elphaba started to blush and allowed him entrance into the room.

"So, how's it feel to be back at Shiz?"

"Good." Perfect now that I'm with you. "I really missed it here. I loved being back home, but Shiz is home to in a way, you know?"

"Yes. I personally don't think much about my real home, so Shiz pretty much takes its place."

Fiyero didn't want to spoil things and make her feel sad. He always thought Elphaba's home life had been anything but memorable. He decided to change the subject matter quickly.

"These are for you." He extended them to her and she took them with much appreciation.

"You didn't have to do that. I mean it's your homecoming, not mine."

"I like buying you things. I especially love the look on your face when you get even the tiniest thing. You act as if it's the Crown Jewel of Oz. The flowers aren't much, just a token. You deserve much more than the Crown Jewels."

"Fiyero..."

"I've missed you."

"Really?"

He nodded.

"I've missed you too. I never realized how much time we spent together. I guess playing a game takes up a lot of time."

"We weren't playing a game, Fay. We're best friends. I thank Oz everyday that I thought of this plan. If I hadn't we never would have become so close. I don't know what I would have done, if you hadn't entered my life."

Fiyero, do you love me? I want to believe you do but...Glinda... Elphaba moved closer towards him, and without thinking she went to embrace him.

Fiyero returned the embrace with just as much force. Oz he was in his element. Just being there, being able to touch her, to hold her. He took her scent in and was lost in the moment. "Fay, I've never been so thankful to be back at Shiz, than I am right now." He then tilted her chin and moved to kiss her.

Ring, Ring

The phone ringing interrupted the moment and Elphaba jumped out of his arms. While Fiyero cursed the phone to himself, she picked it up.

"Hello?"

Long pause on Elphaba's end of the call.

"She left 20 minutes ago."

Another long pause. Fiyero was wondering who was on the other end. He finally sat down on the bed waiting.

"I have to go, Fiyero is here. No, I'm not sure if she... Really, just follow your gut."

Elphaba looked over at Fiyero with an apologetic look. He nodded and mouthed it was okay. He then got up and smelled the flowers on the desk, while still clutching the ring box in his pocket.

"Averic, I've got to go. See you tonight."

As soon as he heard his name, Fiyero started to panic. Why was Averic calling Elphaba? Does she plan on seeing him after the party tonight? Am I just a friend after all?

"I'm sorry. Oh, I have something for you."

"Huh? For me?"

"Yes, I saw it the other day. I was thinking about you and..."

"You were thinking about me?" Fiyero started to smile and all his self doubts were thrown out the window.

"Yero, of course I was thinking about you. Shiz isn't the same when you aren't here." She reached into her desk and pulled out a small box with a red ribbon on it. "Well, open it."

Sheepishly Fiyero accepted the box with one hand and held Elphaba'a hand in another. "I really don't know what to say."

"Well, you can't say anything until you open it. Now hurry, up we don't want to be late."

Fiyero reluctantly let go of her hand and open the box. It was a blue diamond shaped pin, with his name and class year on the back. He looked up at her.

"Yero, I know it's not much, but I thought you should have something to remember Shiz by, and I know that the diamond represents your Region's flag, so..."

"How did you know that?"

"What? Oh, I wanted to learn more about the Vinkus. From what I learned the land, sounds beautiful and you seem so proud of it. I just thought..."

"It's perfect. It's the best present I have ever received."

"It's just to wear on your suit jacket. I'm sorry it's blue, I know it won't match tonight, but it does bring out your eyes."

"Who said it won't match? You're wearing an amazing shade of blue. I'll match you."

"Yero, you don't have to.."

"I want to. Now can you help me?"

"Of course." She took the pin and placed it on his lapel. She couldn't help but smell is cologne. She realized she was very, very close to him, and Fiyero didn't at all back away. He held her up against him and they were just inches from having their lips touch. "Yero..."

Knock, Knock

"Oz Damm it!" Elphaba was shocked by her outburst. Fiyero laughed with delight, when he realized she was just as much upset by their interruption as he was. Yet it changed when the door opened.

"Hey, guys! Welcome back Fiyero. Elphaba, do you think I should go call her parents first? Maybe I should keep them in the loop." Averic then saw the look on both Elphaba and Fiyero's faces and realized he should have waited to be asked in. "So, I should go. Yeah, Uh. I'll just see you two later. I'm going to go and find Glinda. Yeah, I... Crap. Sorry!"

"Why was he here?"

"Averic? He's been asking questions about a present he wants to give Glinda. That's all."

"You've been seeing a lot of each other since I was gone?"

"No. Not really, I mean not a lot."

"I see."

"No, Yero, it's not what you think. Nothing happened with Averic and I
while you were away. It's not like that." He must care!

"I'd understand, I mean he is the man you were trying to..." How can I get her to want me?

Maybe he just wanted to be here for Glinda, if he thinks Averic and I were... "Tonight is for you. No more interruptions. Now don't we have a party to get to?"

Come on Fiyero, keep it together. Tell her. Just tell her and you'll know. "Right. I need to show you off on the dance floor. I plan on keeping you close all night. Very, very close."