Again sorry for the long wait. Life is busy. This chapter is longer than usual to make up for it :)
btw I'm using similar names for Galinda's parents as I did in my other story because I'm not that creative. (That other story will be updated eventually).
"Do you guys have any plans for the weekend?" Chloey asked. It was Wednesday afternoon and she was having lunch with Galinda and Elphaba in the courtyard.
"We do actually. I'm going home for a few days and Elphie is coming with me. I'm really excited." Galinda bubbled.
"That sounds great. I really hope you have fun." Chloey said sincerely.
"We will. Elphie is looking forward to meeting my parents, right Elphie?"
"I am" Ephie smiled.
"G, do your parents know that you're-uh...gay?" The green eyed blonde asked carefully.
"Um no. They don't. They will know at some point, but not yet." Galinda said. "All they know is that Elphie and I are best friends, and I intend to keep it that way while we're there for the weekend."
"Ah, I hope that works out."
"I think it will. I'm sure nobody here, other than you, suspects that we're more than just best friends." Galinda said. Chloey nodded and decided not to bring up the fact that Feana had mentioned something before about Galinda and Elphaba possibly having
a thing for each other since they were unusually close.
"Are you doing anything over the weekend?" Elphie asked Chloey.
"I'm going home also, just for one night. I'm surprising my sister for her birthday"
"Aww that's going to be so nice!" Galinda smiled. The girls finished up their lunch, talking about whatever came up. Then said their appropriate goodbyes as they parted ways to their next classes.
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It was Thursday night. Galinda and Elphaba had just boarded their train to Frottica. They both were free from classes earlier that afternoon. After lunch together, they came back to their dorm room to start packing. Once that was complete they spent a
little alone time together, which eventually evolved into other intimate activities.
"You know what we did this afternoon would commonly be referred to as a nooner." Galinda brought up after a few minutes of casual chit chat.
"A nooner?" Elphie said, amused.
"Yes. It's a real word." Galinda giggled. "Sex in the afternoon. I think I like Thursday sex just as much as Sunday sex." she said with a sly smile.
"Well I like sex with you any day of the week." Elphie said and intertwined her fingers with Galinda's. The blonde looked up at her, grinning broadly.
"Same here. We're very creative too."
They had started out with their underwear still on. Elphie spread her legs and Galinda positioned herself so that her pelvic region was above Elphie's and their most private area grinded against each other. It was a technique they had tried out before,
but the extra friction that their panties created drove them just a crazy.
"I liked it when you pulled my panties down with your teeth." Galinda giggled. Elphie blushed and was grateful that they were in a private compartment where nobody could hear this conversation.
"Well you somehow managed to remove my brasserie with yours. I was just reciprocating." She chuckled. They continued talking about sex, making love, and being intimate with each other until the conversation eventually shifted around. They talked a little
bit about Galinda's family. Galinda had already told her about her parents and their two maids Natiya and Janina. They were actually sisters and had been with the Upland family before Galinda was even born. Janina mostly catered to Galinda and they
had very close bond. There was also Helen, the family's cook, commonly just referred to as "Cook." She had also already informed everyone who needed to know about Elphie's dietary needs and water allergy.
Their conversation soon shifted to other random topics. They munched on some of the snacks that they packed and Galinda even took a quick nap. It was about a three hour ride and they arrived at the train depot in Frottica a little after 11.
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"Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" Galinda bubbled as she stepped off the train and saw her father waiting. She ran towards him, giving him a big hug and leaving Elphie with their bags.
"Galinda my little angel. How are you?" Mr. Upland said, hugging his enthusiastic daughter.
"I'm great! I missed you!" She said, still not letting go.
"Uh, Lindie...a little help here?" she heard Elphie's voice say. She turned around to see her girlfriend struggling with the bags.
"Oh sorry Elphie!" Galinda said and ran back over to her. Mr. Upland following behind.
"Here let me take those." he said.
"Elphie, this is my Dad, and Daddy is my best friend Elphaba." Galinda said.
"It's very nice to finally meet you Elphaba. I'm Darol." Mr. Upland said, extending his hand.
"It's great to meet you too, Mr. Darol." Elphie smiled and shook his hand. She could see the resemblance between him and Galinda.
"Daddy, where's Mama?" Galinda asked they were heading to Darol's car.
"She decided to stay home. But she's looking forward to seeing both of you. Cook is preparing a late night snack and we can spend about 30 minutes catching up for before bedtime. How does that sound darling?"
"It sounds wonderful." Galinda said. On the way home she chattering happily about everything. Elphie said a few things when she had the chance. Darol was just happy to have his little girl back home, even if it was just for four days.
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When they arrived at Galinda's (very large) house. Darol insisted that they go ahead inside and not worry about their bags. He said Mrs. Upland would be in the parlor. Galinda and Elphie walked hand in hand until they got inside the house. Galinda enthusiastically
greeted Naitya and Janina. They were both very happy to see her. She introduced Elphie and they both warmly welcomed her. Natiya and Janina looked somewhat similar. They both had red hair and brown eyes. Janina's hair was longer, she was slightly
skinnier, and looked younger.
Galinda gave Elphie a mini tour of the house as they walked to the parlor to meet her mother.
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"Hi Mama!" Galinda bubbled when they entered the parlor. Ms. Upland had been sitting on the sofa reading and her face lit up when she heard her daughter's sweet voice.
"Galinda, my darling girl." she said as she stood to accept the excited hug for her daughter.
"I'm so glad you're home baby doll."
"I'm glad to be home." Galinda said, kissing her mom on the cheek.
"I'm glad you could come also Elphaba, it's a pleasure to meet you." Ms. Upland said, giving Elphie a friendly hug.
"You as well Ms. Upland." Elphie said politely.
"Please darling, call me Laura." Ms. Upland said and Elphie nodded.
"Have a seat girls. I know it's late, but Cook made a welcome home snack. We'll talk a little, then you girls need to get some rest."
"I'm not tired Mommy, I slept on the train." Galinda said, sitting on the sofa across from her mother and Elphie sat beside her. "Where is Cook anyway? she asked, plopping a cracker in her mouth.
"Gone to be bed. She's had a long day. She wanted stay up to see when you arrived, but figured she'll see you tomorrow at breakfast and make your favorite." Laura explain.
"Apple cinnamon waffles?" Galinda grinned."
"Yep."
"Oh boy! Cook's waffles are the best Elphie. You'll love them." Galinda said.
"I can't wait to try them." Elphie smiled. Several minutes later, Darol came into the parlor to join them. They talked about the trip here, about how school was going and they asked Elphie a few questions about herself.
"Galinda my darling, we know you're excited to be home and we're excited to have you home. You're mother and I hate to bring up the fact that we both have to work tomorrow." Darol said gently and Galinda face fell.
"Aw why but it's our first day back. Why do you have to go to work?" she pouted.
"Because money doesn't grow on trees, baby doll. Somebody has to pay to maintain the house, keep you in school, buy you things…" Laura said.
"Okay I get it. But what will we do while you guys are at work?" Galinda asked.
"We thought it would be a great opportunity for you to go visit Nana. I mentioned you were coming home when I was on the phone with her earlier and she would love to have you visit for the day." Darol said and Galinda's face lit back up.
"What a great idea! I would to go see Nana." Galinda said. "Nana is my grandmother" she said for Elphie's benefit. "What do you think about spending the day with her?"
"That sounds like a nice idea. You seem excited about it." Elphie said.
"She gets excited about everything." Darol whispered to her.
"I know." Elphie chuckled. Galinda giggled at the exchange. Moments later Natiya and Janina came into the parlor to tell them that the girls were all unpacked. They had set out nightclothes for both girls. They explained that Elphaba was all set up the
guest room that was closest to Galinda's room. That room didn't have a bathroom included inside, but there was a hall bathroom right across from it. That bathroom would be reserved for her while she was staying there and that is where all her oils
and toiletries were stored. There was also a glass of cold milk left on both of their nightstands for them to have before bed. They made sure that Elphaba was comfortable asking them for anything she may need. Elphie was a little overwhelmed with
all of the service, but thanked Natiya and Janina sincerely. They insisted that it was no problem at all. They made sure nobody else needed anything before saying their goodnights and getting an extra big hug from Galinda. Laura looked at the clock
and noticed that it was after midnight.
"Alright girls it's getting late. Up to bed." she said.
"I have to work the early shift tomorrow so I won't see you all at breakfast. But we'll all be home by dinner. Cook is going to make your favorite." Darol said.
"Which favorite? I have a lot of favorites." Galinda chuckled.
"Baked sweet potatoes and her famous meatloaf."
"Ooh yummy!"
"Don't worry about the meatloaf Elphaba darling, she'll have a substitute for you." Laura said.
"I appreciate that." Elphie said.
"That should give you something to look forward to baby doll. But as I stated early, it's very late and you might not have to work tomorrow, but we do." Laura said to Galinda.
"Alright Mommy, we're going to bed." She said dramatically.
"Goodnight my wonderful parents. I love you both." Galinda said, giving both her parents a hug and kiss.
"Sleep tight Galinda, we love you too." Laura said. "Goodnight Elphaba dear, sleep well."
"Goodnight." Elphie said, accepting a hug from both parents. She had just met them an hour ago and she already felt so comfortable and safe around them.
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"So Elphie," Galinda said as they walked hand in hand down the hallway and up the stairs. "Do you want me to show you to your room first, or would you like to see my room?" she asked.
"Whichever one we arrive at first."
"My room is on the way, so we'll stop there." Galinda said.
She opened her bedroom door and sighed happily. This was the room that she grew up in, it was her own special sanctuary and she missed it very much.
Elphie looked around Galinda's room. This first thing she noticed was that it was very pink and very Galinda-ish. She had a queen sized canopy bed. Overall it look like a typical little girl's room. She had dolls and stuffed animals and cute little posters
on the walls. At the same time it still seemed like a room that a teenager would inhabit. She had a flat screen TV, a makeup vanity, sparkling lights dangling from the ceiling, a walk-in closet, and two full shelves dedicated to shoes.
"This room really suites you." Elphie said.
"I know, I love it." Galinda smiled.
"But honestly Lindie, do you really need that many shoes?" Elphie said, pointing to the shelf. There had to be at least 50 pairs on each shelf. Not to mention that she had about 30 back at Shiz.
"Of course I do, Elphie. I need a pair of shoes to go with every outfit. And I have a lot of clothes." Galinda explained. "You'll understand someday." She said. Elphie raised an eyebrow.
"Or maybe not." she giggled.
On the dresser there were some pictures of her with her old friends. There was also a lot of trophies and medals that immediately caught Elphie's attention.
"What's all this?" she asked.
"Oh those are my trophies from dance." Galinda said.
"I didn't know you danced Lindie."
"Yeah. I did competitive dancing for about five years." she explained. "This was my biggest win." she said referring to a trophy that was about half her size.
"I was 12 years old and I won first place with my solo at a national competition." she said proudly.
"Wow, that is very impressive my sweet." Elphie said, giving her a congratulatory kiss.
"I would love to see you dance sometime."
"And I would love to dance for you." the blonde said. "But right now I'm kinda sleepy."
"Me too actually." Elphie said.
Galinda showed Elphie to the guest room. It was much more toned down compared to Galinda's room. There was a bed with white linens and a tan comforter and pillows. There was a sofa chair, a small desk, a dresser, another flat screen tv and some artwork
on the walls for decoration.
"You get ready for bed then come back to my room so we can tell each other a proper goodnight." Galinda said with a wink before leaving.
Elphie changed into her night clothes then went back to Galinda's room where she was thoroughly kissed goodnight.
"I wish we didn't have to sleep separately." Galinda sighed when they were at the halfway point in the hallway between her room and Elphie's. They were standing face to face and holding both of each other's hands
"Me too my precious girl. But I'll see you in the morning and I'm right down hall if you need me." Elphie said and kissed her softly.
"I know. Goodnight Elphie. I love you very much." Galinda said, returning the kiss.
"I love you too my sweet." Elphie said, kissing her one last time before going to her room.
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"Your waffles are always the best Cook." Galinda said after finishing her third one.
"Yes, they were very good." Elphie said.
"I'm glad you all enjoyed them." Cook said as she took their empty plates after bringing them refills of orange juice.
"Well girls, I'm off to work." Laura said once she finished her coffee.
"Aww, hope you have a good day Mommy." Galinda said, giving her mom a hug.
"I'll try." she chuckled. "You two have fun with Nana. I'll see you at dinner." she waved.
"Bye Ms. Laura." Elphie waved.
Galinda and Elphaba lingered around the kitchen table for a little longer before getting ready to go.
"So if both of your parent's are gone then who is taking us to your Nana's house?" Elphie asked as she tied up her boots.
"Me." Galinda said obviously.
"You?"
"Yes. I have a car, remember?"
"So you're going to drive us there?" Elphie asked.
"How else would I get us there silly." Galinda chuckled. "She only lives a half hour away and I've driven there before." she said. "Don't tell me you're scared to get in a car with me" she said with mock offense.
"Of course not Lindie. Let's go." Elphie said. She was a little nervous because she had never seen Galinda drive before.
They opened the garage door to find Galinda's car, which was a hot shade of pink. Galinda got in drivers seat while Elphie got in the passenger's seat.
"You're sure you know what you're doing?"
"Of course Elphie. I do have a driver's license."
"Just checking." the green girl said. Elphie watched her with interest. She had no idea what any of those controls and stuff meant, but Galinda did. She knew what she was doing and drove like it was easiest thing in the world. She turned on some music
and they had on and off conversations until they arrived at Nana's house about 30 minutes later.
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"Lindie, does your Nana know that I'm with you?" Elphie asked, before they got out of the car.
"I'm sure Daddy mentioned it to her. If not, then I know she knows who you are."
"Okay. I just don't want to barge in unexpected." Elphie said.
"It's fine Elphie. She loves meeting our friends. She also already knows that you're green, so that won't be a surprise either." Galinda chuckled as they got out of the car.
"I should warn you though that Nana has dogs." she added.
"Dogs?"
"Yep. Two poodles. A boy named Sijo and a girl named Sady. They're brother and sister. Sijo can be a little feisty but Sady is a sweetie pie." she explained as she rang the doorbell. Elphie jumped a little when she heard the poodles start barking.
"Oh Gally, my dear. I'm so glad you could make it." Nana said when she opened the door. "Come. give Nana some sugar." the old woman said, wrapping her arms around her granddaughter.
"Hi Nana! I missed you." Galinda said, returning the hug.
"Here, you girls come in before Sijo tries to get out." Nana said.
"Hi Sijo!" Galinda reached to pet the dog once they came all the way in.
"Nana, this is Elphaba. My best friend and roommate from Shiz."
"Oh Elphaba, I've heard about you. It's nice to have you over as well." Nana said giving Elphie a hug.
"Nana's a hugger." Galinda giggled.
"It's true. " Nana chuckled and Sady came running into the foyer.
"Hi there Sady." Galinda picked up the little dog.
"This is my best friend Elphie." She said and used Sady's little paw to wave at Elphie.
"Hello Sady." Elphie chuckled, petting the dog. Galinda tried to get her to pet Sijo too, but he growled at her so she went back to petting Sady.
"Make yourselves comfortable girls. I have peanut butter cookies that I just took out of the oven." Nana said.
"Ooh peanut butter cookies! You made them without me?" Galinda said. She loved baking with her Nana. She has had an unusual obsession with peanut butter ever since she was little, so she and Nana created their own peanut butter cookie recipe.
"Normally I would have waited Gally, but I wanted them to be ready by time you all got here. I wasn't sure how long you planned on staying."
"Don't worry Nana, you have us for the whole day." Galinda smiled and gave her another hug.
They sat at the table in the dining room, ate peanut butter cookies, drank strawberry milk, and talked for over an hour. Galinda had so much stuff to tell Nana about school and everything. Elphie contributed to the conversation also, and they had a nice
time catching up.
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"Oh Gally honey, I almost forgot there are some clothes in the room you can try on." Nana said and as cleared up the snack dishes.
"Ooh clothes?" Galinda said with excitement. She and Elphie helped Nana carry the dishes back into the kitchen with Sady following behind them.
"Yes. Lani and Triss were over last weekend. They had some old clothes that they planned on donating but decided to bring them over to see if you would like any of them." Nana explained.
"Aw that's so sweet of them. I can't believe Lani and Triss were here. I haven't seen them since Lurlinemas."
"Yeah they stayed for the whole weekend. We had a nice time. I'm sure if they knew you would be coming this weekend they would have arranged to stayed." Nana explained to Elphie that Malani and Tristina, commonly known as Lani and Triss, were two of Galinda's
older cousins, Lani was 24 and Triss was 21. They were the daughters of Darol's older sister. Galinda was very close to them growing up. Especially Triss, since they were closer in age.
"They're actually the ones who game me the nickname 'Gally'. I miss them. I'll have to text them sometime. Or better yet, we can video chat them tonight when we get home Elphie!" Galinda bubbled.
"Sounds like a good idea. I'm interested in meeting them." Elphie said.
"The clothes are laid out on the bed in your room. Just see if they fit and if you like them. I'm pretty sure you'll fit Lani's, but Triss isn't quite as busty as you are." Nana said and Galinda giggled. Elphie glanced a Galinda's breasts and blushed.
"Elphaba and I will go sit in the living room and you can give us a fashion show. How does that sound?" Nana said, knowing how much her granddaughter loved trying on clothes and modeling.
"Yay a fashion show! I'll be back." Galinda said as she happily skipped off to her room. Elphie smiled as she watched her go and chuckled as Sady hurried after her. She then followed Nana into the living room. She didn't mind being alone with Galinda's
grandmother because she was very nice and easy to talk to. Sijo was sitting on the sofa but immediately hopped off when Nana entered the room.
"You know better than sitting on furniture Sijo." Nana said sternly, but it was obvious that she wasn't angry. Elphie sat down beside Nana and Sijo looked at her, growling suspiciously.
"Don't mind him Elphaba dear, he's a little temperamental around new people." Nana said as she gently shooed the dog away.
"Elphaba is Gally's best friend Sijo, therefore she family and we will treat her as such."
A few moments later Sijo brushed up against Elphie's leg. She leaned down to pet him and he let her.
"He's really a good dog after he's warmed up a little." Nana said and Elphie agreed.
"I'll be down there in a minute!" They heard Galinda yell from upstairs. They both chuckled.
"She's a little character isn't she?" Nana said.
"Oh yes. I'm very entertained when I'm around her." Elphie said.
"She has loved dressing up ever since she was little. Her and the girls use to all take dance classes together. They got to keep their costumes from all of the their recitals and competitions. I think I still have most of them in the basement. They always
dressed up when they came over and would dance for me." Nana said.
"I actually just learned yesterday that Galinda did competitive dancing. I saw some of her trophies in her room at the house." Elphie brought up.
"Yep. She always attended Lani and Triss's competitions and wanted to try it for herself. She was a wonderful dancer and still is I'm sure." Nana said and got up to get a small picture frame off of her shelf.
"The one with the ponytail is Malani. This one is Tristina and there's little Galinda in the middle." Nana said, showing Elphie the photo. "I think they were about 15, 12, and 9 here."
Elphie observed the photo. Galinda was absolutely adorable. She had the same facial features, just on a smaller body and her hair seemed much longer and curlier. She looked similar to her older cousins except for the fact that they were both brunettes.
"I like seeing pictures of young Galinda." Elphie smiled.
"There are many more where that came from. I have photo albums for each grandchild in the den. I'll have to pull them out later." Nana said. "I miss having my little Gally around all the time, but they have to grow up at some point.
Elphie was about to respond when Galinda came twirling into the room in a white and lavender floral sundress.
"Wow that fits you perfectly. Was that Lani's?" Nana asked.
"I think so. I love it!" Galinda said, spinning around again.
"You look very beautiful in that Lindie." Elphie said. The blonde beamed.
"Thanks Elphie." she grinned and they held each other's gaze for a while.
Galinda went to try on several for outfits for them. There were a few more dresses, skirts, blouses and capris.
"I like this one. I remember seeing Lani wear this shirt all the time when she was my age." Galinda said when she came out in a pink tank blouse and white capris.
"I like it also. Your cousins have great taste in clothes." Elphie said.
"Is that the last one Gally?" Nana asked.
"Actually no. There's an outfit or two that I think would look very nice on Elphie." Galinda grinned.
"Lindie…"
"Oh Elphaba dear, how about you go try it on? Triss is more slender built like you. I'm sure if it's hers it should fit you." Nana said.
"Yeah Elphie, pleeeaaassseee." Galinda said innocently fluttering her eyelashes.
"Fine." Elphie melodramatically and knowing she couldn't deny her beautiful girlfriend anything.
"Yay." Galinda took Elphie's hand as they walked up the stairs and down hallway to the girl's room.
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"This is your room?" Elphie asked when they entered the room.
"Sort of. It's 'the girls room'. All the female grandchildren sleep in here when they come to visit. The boys room is across the hall. I'm the youngest in the family and everyone else is grown up, so I'm usually here the most." Galinda explained. The
wall were painted pale yellow and decorated with little butterflies. There was a white bunk bed with matching linens. The bottom bunk had a crocheted blanket laying across it and was also piled up with clothes.
"First things first." Galinda said then pulled Elphie into a deep, intricate kiss. Elphie reciprocated and they spent a few minutes melting into each other.
"I've been wanting to do that since we got here. Now, here's the dress I wanted you to try on." Galinda said, holding up a casual turquoise quarter length sleeve dress.
"Are sure it's proper for me to be in here changing with you Lindie?" Elphie asked.
"Oh come on Elphie, we're roommates. I'm sure Nana has assumed that we've changed in front of each other countless times. Which we have." The blonde said.
"You have a point." Elphie said as she started to undress.
"Whats improper is that you just kissed me so passionately moments ago that my knees almost buckled." Galinda giggled as she started to change back into the outfit that she came in.
"Hey you started it." Elphie chuckled. "And I think my knees were just as weak as yours."
Elphie removed her blouse and was about to unfasten her skirt when she noticed Sady sitting up on the edge of the bed, staring directly at her.
"Lindie, she's staring me…"
"Who is?" Galinda asked, in nothing but her undergarments.
"Sady." Elphie said. Glinda looked at the little poodle and laughed.
"Elphie she's a dog, it doesn't matter."
"I know...it's just weird disrobing with her looking at me like that."
"You're adorable sweetheart." Galinda giggled. "Maybe she thinks you're sexy. I know I do." she said with an eyebrow waggle. Elphie sighed with a smile. Galinda voluntarily distracted Sady while Elphie finished dressing.
"Don't you think Elphie is sexy, Sady? Don't you?" She cooed while petting her soft white tummy. Elphie chuckled and shook her head.
"What do you think?" She asked once she had the dress all the way on.
"Oh Elphie. That looks absolutely gorgeous on you." Galinda beamed. The dress fit her form almost perfectly and the color complimented her skin nicely.
"I have to admit, I kinda like it." Elphie said as she looked in the dresser mirror.
"Let's go show Nana." Galinda said and they walked hand in hand back down to the living room. Nana loved the way the dress looked on Elphie. There were a few more clothing articles for her to try on and they all looked nice on her.
Once Elphie was back in her regular clothes, Galinda shooed Sady out of the room, joking that she was too young to witness the scene that was about to take place. They locked the door and spent a good ten minutes making out on the bed.
"This is a really soft blanket." Elphie said a few seconds after her lips were freed. She was laying on her back with Galinda straddled on top of her.
"I made it myself." Galinda said. brushing Elphie's hair from her face.
"You made this?"
"Yep. Nana taught me how to crochet when I was like 8." Galinda said.
"This is really good, I'm impressed my sweet."
"Thanks. Maybe I can show you later." Galinda said and kissed her again.
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"Hey Nana can we crochet later? I wanted to teach Elphie." Galinda bubbled when they came back into the living room.
"Oh that sounds like a wonderful idea Gally." Nana said as Galinda sat down beside and Elphie on the other side of Galinda.
"What's all this?" Galinda asked noticing the stack of photo albums on the coffee table.
"I mentioned to Elphaba earlier about all of the photo albums I keep and while you two were gone for so long I went to fetch a few of them." she explained and Elphie blushed at the realization that they were gone for quite a while.
"Oh no not the baby pictures." Galinda said, pretending to sound embarrassed but was actually excited.
"I thought it would be fun to skim through these so Elphaba could learn a little more about the family and about you. Some of these little Galinda photos have very interesting stories behind them." Nana smiled.
"Oh this should be good." Elphie chuckled and Galinda playfully batted at her.
They spent over an hour looking through old photos. Elphie agreed that Galinda was the most adorable baby to ever exist. She saw pictures of her girlfriend at all different ages and heard the interesting stories that went along with them. She also now
felt as though she knew almost all of Galinda's cousins personally, although in reality they had never even met. After they were done looking through the albums, the girls helped Nana prepare lunch and they ate out on the picnic table in the backyard.
They stayed outside since the weather was nice and Nana went to go find her crochet needles and yarn. They taught Elphie the basics of crocheting. It was a little hard for her to catch on at first, but she got the hang of it eventually and ended up
making a coaster. It wasn't nearly as good as Galinda's, but Nana said it was great for her first try and Galinda was so proud of her.
Laura texted Galinda to remind her that dinner was at six and she and Elphaba should be home before then. They had a little more time to kill with Nana, but it was eventually time to leave.
"I had so much fun with you Nana, I wish we could stay longer." Galinda said after giving her grandmother a very long hug.
"I had a great time with you girls as well. If you can't make it back before you return to school, then I look forward to seeing you over the summer, which isn't too far away you know." Nana said. She truly enjoyed the time that she got to spend with
her youngest granddaughter and her best friend. She was also fascinated by the extremely close bond that the girls seemed to share.
"True. But I'm still going to miss you."
"I'll miss you too my little Gally." Nana said. "You as well Elphaba dear. I'm so glad I got to meet you and I really look forward to seeing you again."
"It was great meeting you too Nana. I can't wait to come back." Elphie smiled, giving Nana a hug. They said goodbye to Sijo and Sady one last time before heading out for good.
"Drive safe now Gally, and call me when you get home." Nana said, waving from the door.
"I will. Bye Nana, love you!" Galinda waved before getting in the car.
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"So Elphie, I texted Tristina earlier." Galinda said once they were out of Nana's neighborhood and onto the main street.
"She said they're going out this evening, but they'll get on Facechat tomorrow so we can talk."
"Oh cool. Where do they live?" Elphie asked.
"In the Emerald City. Lani lives there with her fiance and Triss stays with them since it's right up the street from her University." Galinda explained. They talked a little more about her cousins and the things they did with Nana that day. They ended
up arriving home at the same time as Darol. Laurahad arrived about 20 minutes prior. Once they greeted everyone, including Natiya and Janina, they went up to their rooms to freshen up for dinner.
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Dinner was very delicious. Cook prepared a vegetable soup for Elphie instead of meat loaf. Everyone talked about their day and had a good time. There was cherry pie for desert, and the family lingered around table, still talking after they were done.
Eventually Galinda and Elphie went upstairs. They washed up in their separate bathrooms and changed into pajamas. Elphie came back into Galinda's room when she done. They watched tv together for a while and discretely cuddled. When Galinda started yawning
they decided to call it a night. They shared one last goodnight kiss at that same spot in the hallway. Little did they know that Janina saw them just as she was heading downstairs.
