I realise it's been a while for this and so yet again I apologise for that. It is a short chapter, mainly for the fact I felt it didn't need any more to it. And didn't want to combine it with the next instalment because well I haven't wrote it yet. But I'll be sure to write a lengthy chapter next time for you all. Please review if you can thankyou.

It wasn't surprising to say that for the next few days, the two witches were inseparable. Elphaba was too scared to leave Glinda alone, always being the cautious one. The idea of losing her, or her not being there when she needed her was something she didn't want to experience again. She knew the feeling all too well. Which was why if they needed to leave the cottage for whatever reason, they went together. Glinda persisted on this and climbed on the back of her broomstick, finally used to the thing. She would hold onto her tightly still and bury her face against her back, her cape flying loosely behind in the wind. Glinda didn't want to leave her either, all the time they spent apart, she decided they should make up for. Besides being in each other's company, they also of course seen to Lerot, who had been more than good to them. He was mending quickly and everyday got up and walked around the room to stretch his legs, he had a limp at first but gradually disappeared as the days went by. Chistery was ... well Chistery. He amused himself by climbing the trees and as usual enjoying his trait of having wings. He didn't need a broom to fly and he felt smug about this fact, whereas his mistress did. He'd grown accustomed to Lerot too and would harass him rather than the two lovebirds of late. Lerot had the energy to cope with it now and didn't mind his company either. It was when Lerot and Chistery were taking their afternoon nap, that Elphaba led Glinda outside the cottage for some privacy. Glinda shut the door behind her and wrapped her arms around her from the slight breeze.

''What's wrong?'' Glinda asked her.

''Nothing's wrong. I just wanted to talk to you.''

''What about?'' Glinda leaned back against the wall as she waited for Elphaba's response.

''Well what are we going to do once Lerot gets better? Which he pretty much is.''

''I err don't really know. I haven't really thought past this part.'' She admitted.

''Fiyero's still in charge and I'm sure your people are waiting for you.''

''You mean to go back?'' Glinda asked a little shocked.

''It's nice enough here, but you have so much more out there.''

''I don't care as long as I have you.'' Elphaba smiled at her comment and came to stand beside her.

''All I'm saying is there's a whole land to rule out there. And to be honest, the idea of Fiyero running it makes me a little nervous.''

''He'll cope.''

''For now. But he doesn't know what he's doing anywhere near as much as you do Glin. I don't want to keep you from that, I know you love it.''

''But-'' Glinda gulped.

''But what will happen if- Avaric said all those things about you.'' The fear was evident in her voice and Elphaba held her hand to calm her.

''Glinda, we've overcome a lot together, I think we can handle this.''

''But what if they go against you?''

''There's going to be people like that, yes. We'll tell them the truth and if they can't believe it then we'll ... think of something.''

''Elphie I don't like the sound of this.''

''We can't carry on hiding the rest of our lives.'' Glinda let out a deep breath.

''I don't want to hide.''

''Neither do I.''

''If it doesn't work out we're coming back here within a heartbeat.'' Glinda ordered. The green witch nodded.

''Of course.''

''Even if that means leaving Fiyero in power.'' She continued. Elphaba winced at the idea of it. Sure he would care for the people and do his best. But with all the pressure of being ion charge she doubted he would cope for long.

''Elphie.'' Glinda warned.

''Yes, yes, ok.'' Glinda relaxed at hearing this and after a moment of taking it all in she smiled.

''We could have a life together Elphie.''

''I know we can.'' She smiled back at her.

''Hence me wanting a big castle for my sweet to live in.''

''You know I don't need that.''

''I know. I just want to give you all you deserve.'' Glinda pulled her in slowly to her and kissed her sweetly on the lips.

''What will this be then?'' Glinda asked referring to the cottage.

''I like it here too.''

''It can be our little getaway.'' Elphaba winked seductively, earning a little giggle from the blonde.

''Sounds perfect.''

''Doesn't it just?'' Elphaba whispered before kissing her again, taking the opportunity of having privacy for once.