The day of the dance auditions approached very quickly. Elphaba wished that she could have gone with Galinda but she had a lecture that she couldn't miss. Luckily it wasn't that long and she promised to meet her girlfriend outside of the dance department when her audition was over.
The green girl paced around outside the dance building. She was nervous. She knew Galinda was very talented and was positive she would make it, but the possibly that she might not make it still existed. The blonde wanted this so badly and Elphaba knew her sensitive girl would be so upset if she didn't make it.
About ten minutes later a group of dancers came out of the building. Elphaba saw a petite figure with curly blonde hair and knew it was Lindie. She couldn't quite read her expression though.
"So…?" She asked when the blonde approached her.
"I didn't make it." Galinda sighed and Elphie's heart broke.
"Oh my sweet girl, I'm so sorry to hear that…" Elphie said and was about to gather the blonde up in her arm but Galinda couldn't hide her smile anymore.
"I'm just kidding Elphie! I made it! I made the dance team!" She squealed.
"Wait really?"
"Yes." The blonde grinned and pulled the sweat jacket out of her bag that said Shiz Dance Company.
"Oh Lindie, I'm so proud of you!" Elphie exclaimed. She gave Galinda a big hug, picking her up slightly, which surprised and delighted the blonde. "I knew you would."
"I'm so excited!" The blonde squealed again. "I have to text Jemma! Oh and Chloey! And Unah!"
xxx
"I'm so glad that your audition went well Lindie." Elphie said at dinner that evening. "You really had me fooled when you first came out."
"I know, my acting skills are so well. I don't like to brag but I should get an award for that scene." The blonde giggled and Elphie laughed.
"Jemma was excited too. We'll get to spend more time together next year in dance. Their schedules will be kind of hectic since they're going into their senior year. Ours will be too. I hear sophomore year is really tough."
"Yes it will be very intense academically. I'm suppose to be in a lot of advanced classes but I'm really looking forward to the challenge." Elphie said with a hint of excitement.
"That's the difference between you and me." Galinda sighed.
"Don't worry Lindie. You made it through this year with very decent grades."
"I know I'm just ready for finals to be over with and summer vacation to start."
"It'll be here before you know it. When are you scheduled to meet with your advisor to set up your schedule?" Elphie asked, taking a sip of her drink.
"Next Tuesday, you?"
"Wednesday." The green girl said. "We also need to talk to Madame Morrible at some point to ensure that we will still be rooming together next year."
"Oh yes of course! I can't imagine rooming with anyone other than you."
"Neither can I." Elphie said. They finished up their dinner and she went to go dessert for them.
"Chocolate ice cream for you my sweet." She said as she handed Galinda her cone. "And vanilla for me."
"Yummy." Galinda grinned as she dug right in. They ate in comfortable silence for a while.
"So Elphie are you still considering doing choir or playing an instrument?"
"I don't know. I would prefer the play an instrument rather than choir. But I don't know."
"I think you should. It would be fun." Galinda said.
"I'll see what my classes are like next year first. But the only instrument I know how to play is the piano." Elphie said casually, licking her ice cream.
"You can play piano?" the blonde said surprised.
"Yes I can."
"How come you never told me?"
"You never asked."
"Elphie…"
"Lindie it's not like I'm a professional pianist. It's just something I learned to do when I was little. There has never been a relevant reason for me to bring it up until now." Elphie said.
"Alright. Well you'll have to let me hear you play sometime."
"Okay next time we're around a piano together, I'll play for you."
"Yay I can't wait." Galinda bubbled. Unlike Elphie, she was finished with her ice cream and already munching on the cone. "You eat so slow." she giggled.
"I like to enjoy my dessert unlike some people." Elphie chuckled.
"I enjoyed mine very much that's why I'm all done." The blonde said and Elphie laughed.
"I suppose I could finish this on the way back to the room if you're read to go." The green girl suggested. Galinda agreed and they made their way back to Crage Hall, arm in arm.
xxx
Elphie hummed softly as she snuggled underneath the covers with Galinda in her arms. It had been storming very hard earlier. It actually stopped a while ago and both girls were aware of that but they loved being close to each other like this too much to move. Galinda eventually shifted slightly so she and Elphie were lying in a more face to face position. The bedside lamp was on so they were able to see each other clearly.
"I thought you were going to sleep." Elphie said after a light kiss.
"I thought so too but the feeling has passed." the blonde said. "Are you sleepy?"
"Not exactly, I'm just here because I like to hold you like this." Elphie said.
"And I like being held like this." Galinda said then kissed her again. Their light kisses soon turned into deeper ones as tongues started to explore welcoming mouths.
"I like that too." Galinda said breathlessly afterwards.
"Me too."
"Remember the first time I kissed you?"
"Of course I do." Elphie smiled. "It just came out of nowhere."
"I know. I was so worried I did something wrong until I saw you smiling because you liked it."
"Indeed I did." Elphie said. "And I wanted to kiss you for so long before that happened. I liked you so much but I knew that the possibility of you liking me back was the most unlikely thing in Oz. But now I feel like anything is possible."
"I can related to all of that. I guess neither of us would have had to suffer if we had just talked about our feelings earlier instead of hiding them."
"True. But I had no way of knowing your sexuality. Unlike you I'm not the kind to just bluntly ask. Also I didn't know you liked green so much." Elphie chuckled.
"Green is now my favorite color aside from pink. Pink and green happen to go very well together. Especially when they're wet and grinding against each other."
"Lindie." Elphie blushed.
"You're so cute." Galinda giggled.
"I'm not cute."
"Yes you are. You blush at any type for sexual innuendo. That's what makes me love you even more." Galinda smiled.
"I don't always blush at sexual innuendo." Elphaba said.
"Yes you do." Galinda said then whispered something suggestive in Elphie's ear. The green girl's cheeks darkened.
"See." she giggled.
"Leave me and my dark green tendencies alone." Elphie chuckled as she returned to her normal color. She then motioned for Galinda to come closer. The blonde leaned in and Elphaba whispered something extremely sexual in her ear. She wasn't sure how well it would work but to her satisfaction, Galinda's eyes went wide and her cheeks turned a bright shade of pink.
"Aha." Elphie said with a smirk, still blushing a little.
"Whoa…" the blonde said. "I didn't know you had that in you."
"I have an Ozgasm account, remember." Elphie chuckled then noticed Galinda squeezing her legs together.
"You okay?" she asked.
"All this dirty talk is...working me up a little if you know what I mean." Galinda said. "Feel this." she said and placed Elphie's hand on her breast. The green girl felt her girlfriends erect nipples, desperately wanting to put her mouth on them.
"Do you think it's too late?" Galinda asked through a moan. Elphie checked the time. It wasn't that late.
"It's never too late for me to help relieve you of your worked up feelings my sweet." Elphie said and slowly slid her hand up Galinda's nightgown, surprised to feel skin and no fabric.
"...you're not wearing underwear?"
"I read online that it's healthier to not sleep with them on." Galinda explained. "It also makes it easier for my girlfriend to touch me. Well, I didn't read that online. It's just obvious. Now carry on."
xxx
About thirty minutes and two climaxes later, they decided to put an end to their activities and ended up snuggling in bed together again. They were both satisfied and and exhausted.
"Elphie?"
"Hm?"
"I've been meaning to ask you something." Galinda said.
"Ask away my sweet."
"Did you ever find out if I would be able to go with you to Munchkinland when you go?"
"I didn't yet. One of the assistants at Colwen Grounds is supposed to contact me this week regarding my travel arrangements and I'll ask then. I'm sure that you will be able to come. I actually want you to." Elphie said.
"Really?" Galinda smiled.
"Yes. I was reluctant at first because my family can be quite dysfunctional and our dynamic isn't as friendly as yours is. But I also don't want us to be separated for an entire week when we don't need to be."
"I'm glad because I don't either."
"I thought so." Elphie said. "There is something I've been meaning to ask you also." Elphie said.
"What is it?"
"Have you talked to Chloey about...your revelations from last week?"
"Um, I haven't actually. I know I need to though. We've both been very busy lately and haven't had a chance to just sit down and talk. Maybe I will when I see her on Monday." Galinda said.
"I was just wondering because that's kind of big thing to keep to yourself."
"I know. The fact that we're most likely biological sisters is the most mindblowing thing ever."
"I agree."
"I really should have told her by now, but I'm not sure how." the blonde sighed.
"Just tell like you told me Lindie. Straight forward and get all the facts out then you guys can go from there. The only way to really verify this information would be to talk to your parents although I know thats an issue for both of you…" Elphie said.
"Yeah, I can talk to Chloey but I definately don't know how to bring it up with my parents." the blonde sighed.
"Maybe you two can figure something out. But don't stress about it right now my sweet. Let's just snuggle, kiss and go to sleep." Elphie said.
"That's a good idea." Galinda said and capture Elphaba's lips with her own.
xxx
The weekend came and went. Elphaba got in contact with Ingrid Yeti, an assistant from Colwen Grounds. made travel arrangements for both Elphaba and Galinda. They were scheduled to leave Shiz via train, early Sunday morning the week after final exams. After they arrive in Munchkinland, a private carriage will transport them to Colwen Grounds.
It was Monday afternoon and Galinda was meeting her twinnie in the library to do some studying.
"So how was your weekend G?" The green eyed blonde asked when they were seated at one of the private tables in the back.
"It was good. I spent a lot of time with Elphie. It was very romantic." She said with with a dreamy smiled. "How about yours?"
"Mine was pretty romantic also." Chloey said.
"Nice. What did you and Dylan get into?" Galinda asked.
"Do you really want to know?"
"If you want to tell me." The blue eyed blonde said. Chloey leaned in and lowered her voice.
"We had sex for the first time." She said in a whisper.
"Oh...cool." Galinda said, not really knowing what else to say. "Was that your first time with anyone?" She asked curiously. They had never really talked about sex before.
"Well no. My first time was technically in high school. But this time was different. It was so special. I am completely in love with him. I have never felt so close and connected to anyone. It's amazing." Chloey said with the same dreamy smile that her twin had earlier.
"I know the feeling." Galinda said softly and Chloey looked at her oddly.
"You...oh. You...and Elphaba?"
"Yes." Galinda said. "Who else?" She laughed slightly to make the moment less awkward. Chloey knew that Galinda and Elphaba were in love and dating and what not, but for some reason the thought of them actually having sex never registered in her mind. Most likely because she had no idea how sex even worked between two women.
Obviously they've had sex before. They're roommates for Oz sake! They probably do it all the time. She thought to herself.
"Sorry if I made you uncomfortable Chlo." Galinda said, unable to read her friend's expression.
"No, twinnie, no." She said sincerely. "You're allowed to talk about your relationship just like I'm allowed to talk about mine. I'm just not familiar with… lesbian sex. How does that work?" Chloey asked.
"You really want me to answer that?" Galinda raised an eyebrow.
"Actually no. I don't." Chloey smiled.
"Good because what I do in bed with my girlfriend is between me and my girlfriend." Galinda said. "And just like you don't understand lesbian sex, I don't understand straight sex." she chuckled.
"True. I guess we're even." Chloey laughed. "There is something I needed to talk to you about unrelated to this."
"I need to talk to you about something too. But you go first." Galinda said.
"What are your plans for the summer?"
"Going to Munchkinland with Elphie, then to my home in Frottica. Why?"
"I wanted to invite you to my house in Wittica for a few days. My parents already said its fine whenever you're able to go."
"Oh Chlo, I would love to come. That sounds like fun." Galinda said.
"It will be. You'll get to meet my sisters and everyone. We also have a really huge pool and a trampoline in our backyard and also a fruit garden."
"Ooh a fruit garden?"
"Yes! We have the most delicious watermelon, peaches, pineapples and almost any type of berry you can imagine."
"It sounds so good! Watermelon is my favorite summertime fruit."
"Mine too! We have it with breakfast almost everyday."
"Oh and I'll need to get a new a swimsuit at some point." Galinda said.
"Maybe we can go shopping sometime before school is over."
"That sounds awesome. I can't wait to go!" Galinda bubbled then hesitated. Chloey knew what she was thinking.
"Elphaba is invited also if she wants to come."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. I know you want her to come and I don't mind, Elphaba is my friend."
"Aww thanks Chloey. I can't wait to tell her." Galinda said. "Maybe we can go directly from Munchkinland."
"That sounds good."
"Ooh! And maybe you can come with us to Frottica for a few days. I would love for you to meet my family too." Galinda suggested.
"Nice. Sounds like we have a fun summer ahead of us." Chloey and they talked more about it for a while. "So what was it you needed to talk about G?"
"I know I shouldn't have kept it from you for this long, but it's really complicated."
"Just tell me G. You know we can tell each other anything." Chloey said patiently.
"Um...remember when you told me about your father? About how you don't believe that he's your biological father?" Galinda asked and Chloey nodded.
"And how your mother had an affair with another man before he left to be with a sorceress?"
"Yes, Galinda. Where are you going with this?" Chloey asked.
"Well my mother is a sorceress and you and I do happen to look alike a little too much for it to just be coincidence…" Galinda said and Chloey's eyes went wide after a few moments.
"So are you saying that you think your father is the man who my mother was seeing? That your father is my father."
"Yes. That is what it seems like."
"Holy shit. That would mean that you and I are...related. Sisters! G, oh my Oz! Are we actually sisters? That can't be possible. Is it possible?"
"I talked about this extensively with Elphie. It's crazy but it makes sense. We look alike Chlo, we always have. You told me that I look more like you than you're supposed whole sister Christa. You said you're the only blonde in your immediate family. My father is naturally blonde, hint hint. You know the only way that some people here tell us apart is by our eye color. That's our only major difference and you get those green eyes from your mother anyway. This cannot be a coincidence Chloey." Galinda said seriously.
"Wow...this is so weird. I get it but...how? How can we have the same father? Does that mean that your dad cheated on your mom?"
"Well you are almost a year older than me. So it is possible that this could happen without him having to cheat on her. That's how I would like to think. My dad loves my mom too much to ever cheat on her."
"That's true. I already know my mom was cheating on my dad to some extent." Chloey said. "This is just so weird. I've been calling you my twin and pretending that you were my sister all year long and...we might actually really be sisters. Oh Oz...Galinda you're my half sister. This is so cool but actually kind of scary."
"Exactly! We're long lost sisters! And we just happened to find each other all on our own." Galinda said.
"This is the weirdest thing. I spent my whole life not knowing you. How the hell did we just happen to end up at the same college?"
"I know. And we became such close friends. What are the odds? I feel like I'm in a movie." Galinda said.
"Right!" Chloey agreed. "I want answers. I need confirmation. What are we going to do about this? How are we going to tell our parents that we know?"
"I have no clue." Galinda said. "Does your mom know that you're not your dad's daughter?"
"She has to. It's obvious. I'm sure he's knows too, we don't look related at all! They must think I'm stupid." the green eyed blonde said. "Has your dad ever mentioned anything about having another daughter?"
"Never. At least not to me." Galinda said. She pulled up a picture of Darol on her phone.
"Whoa. At first glance I would assume that he is my biological father." Chloey said when she saw the picture. The only adult that she was use to looking like was her mother, so seeing a man with similar features as her was pretty strange.
"What are we going to do about this?"
"I don't know."
xxx
The rest of the week went by very quickly and the end of the year dance showcase was that Friday. Jemma had given Galinda and Elphie their tickets earlier in the week so all they had to do was meet up with Sylvie at the performing arts theater.
"Hi Sylvie!" Galinda bubbled when she saw the older girl waiting outside the door. She and Elphaba walked towards her, hand in hand.
"Hey. How are you two doing?" Sylvie said.
"We're good. You?" Elphie said.
"Good. I'm excited...but I'm also kind of nervous."
"Why are you nervous?" Galinda asked.
"Well Jemma's family is here as well as some of our other friends. After the show we're all going out to eat. You two are invited by the way." Sylvie said. "And well, while we're out I plan to...propose to Jemma."
"Really?" Galinda gasped and Sylvie nodded. "That's so sweet! Oh my Oz! Elphie and I will be there. Right Elphie?"
"Of course." Elphie said sincerely. " We definitely want to be there to support you Sylvie."
"Thanks guys. I don't know why I'm so nervous. I'm positive she's going to say yes. We've always just assumed that we're going to be married someday, but we never discussed proposing. This is a really big thing for me to do. Jemma is always the one making major decisions in our relationship and I want to show that I'm just as dedicated as her. And I love her so much. We won't be married until after we graduate of course, but I want to do this now."
"Does anyone else know you're doing this?" Elphie asked.
"None of our other friends know. But Jemma's parents know. I asked their permission before I ordered the ring."
"Ooh can we see the ring?" Galinda asked. Sylvie nodded and pulled an elegant, silver engagement ring out of her pocket.
"How beautiful!" "That's very nice." Galinda and Elphaba said in unision.
"Thanks. This really put a dent in my bank account, but it's worth it. Jemma is worth everything I have."
"Awww." Galinda gushed. "I'm so excited. This is so exciting! Jemma is going to be so happy. Don't be nervous Sylvie, you got this girl!" she said and Sylvie just smiled. She was often very and didn't always know how to respond to people. Especially very extroverted people like Galinda.
"We better go in." Sylvie said when she noticed more people filing into the theater. "Everyone else is already inside. They're saving us seats."
Galinda and Elphaba followed Sylvie inside. They had good seats, very close to the front. Sylvie introduced them to Jemma's parents, her four siblings (Jerry, Jeff, Jymin and Jazabel) along with their five other friends that would be joining them for dinner. Sylvie was instructed by Jemma to inform everyone in advance of Elphaba's skin color to mitigate the surprise.
xxx
After the show, everyone waited around in the crowded lobby where all of the dancers came out to find their families. Everyone in the group kept their eyes peeled for Jemma.
"There she is!" Jazabel exclaimed and skipped towards her big sister. Jemma picked her up and hugged her, then greeted her parents. Once she saw Sylvie she gave her a big hug and kiss.
"I'm so proud of you babe, you were amazing!" Sylvie said and gave her the flowers that Jerry had been holding for her. Jemma greeted her other siblings and friends and accepted an abundance of hugs and congratulations.
"Jemma!" Galinda squealed, giving her friend a hug. "You were so incredible out there and your solo was so good!"
"Yes your performance was outstanding." Elphie said.
"Thank you both so much! That really means a lot." Jemma said and hugged them both at the same time.
"Girls, over here" her mom called, holding up her phone.
"Sorry, mom likes to take a lot of pictures." Jemma said as they briefly posed for a pictures. "Are you coming to dinner with us?"
"We are." the blonde grinned.
"Awesome! We'll catch up more then." the older girl said then headed off to take pictures with rest of her family.
"She has no idea what's gonna happen." Galinda whispered to Elphie as she discretely bounced with excitement.
"She's definitely in for a surprise." Elphie smiled.
xxx
At the restaurant they had a big table reserved for fifteen people. Everyone was settled in and the waiter had just finished taking all of the orders. Elphaba and Galinda were seated right across from Jemma and Sylvie. Sylvie locked eyes with them briefly, then took a deep breath.
"Um, may I have everyone's attention please." She said timidly to the whole table. They all stopped talking and looked at her.
"Babe, what's going on?" Jemma asked obviously confused. Sylvie didn't answer and stood up facing Jemma.
"It's happening." Galinda whispered eagerly and squeezed Elphie's hand to contain herself.
"I just wanted to say that this is a very special occasion. All of us here, celebrating Jemma's beautiful performance. We're all proud of you Jemma. I love you so much. I know I tell you everyday, but it will never be enough. From the moment I first met you, I knew you were going to be a very important person in my life. At this point I can't even imagine a life without you in it. I would truly love for you to allow me to continue sharing this wonderful life with you." Sylvie said and reached into her pocket for the ring. The other friends at the table were gushing and pulled out their phones to record when they realized what was happening. It had also gathered the attention of other people in the restaurant.
"Sylvie." Jemma gasped and tears filled her eyes when Sylvie got down on one knee and slipped the ring onto her finger.
"Jemma Olyvia Burklan, will you marry me please?"
"Oh Sylvie. Yes!" Jemma said with tears streaming down her cheeks. "Of course I'll marry you! Yes!" she pulled Sylvie up into a hug and they shared a long but location appropriate kiss. The whole table, as well as other near by tables, erupted into applause. There was nothing but cheers, congratulations, tears, hugs and happiness going around.
xxx
"I'm so happy for them." Galinda gushed as she and Elphie walked by themselves back to their dorm room. "That was beautiful. That was the greatest thing that could have ever happened. They're such a great couple and they're so happy together and now they're engaged! I'm so happy."
"That was great. I have never seen a live proposal before." Elphie said.
"I have couple of times, but not with anyone I knew personally until now.I love how the entire restaurant was happy for them too. Love is love no matter who it's with." the blonde smiled.
"I agree." Elphie smiled and kissed her girlfriend's cheek, which she was getting use to doing in public now.
"Elphie do you think we'll ever get married someday?" Galinda asked and Elphie hesitated.
"I've honestly never imagined myself being married...but I guess if I were to ever marry someone it would obviously be you. I'm unable to see that far ahead into the future, but I know I that I don't want to have a future without you in it."
"Oh Elphie, that's so sweet." Galinda smiled.
"But as you know marriage is not an option for us right now. We both have a long way to go with school and unlike Gillikin, same sex marriage is not legal in Munchkinland."
"Well you can change that when you become governor." Galinda said and Elphie knew she was joking. "Until then I guess you'll just have to move to Frottica with us." the blonde said.
"I wouldn't mind that." Elphie smiled. "But there's also the fact that neither of our families know about our relationship yet…"
"Speaking of that. I wrote a rough draft email yesterday for my parents."
"Oh really? Have you sent it yet?" Elphie asked as they approached Crage Hall
"Not yet. I'm too nervous. I'll let you read it though when we get to the room." Galinda said when they entered the building. They were headed for the stairwell, but saw Chloey in the lobby and stopped to chat for a while. The three girls then headed up stairs together, Galinda still gushing about the proposal.
xxx
Saturday was a busy day for Elphie. There were a series of exclusive presentations and workshops taking place in the science department and she was one of the few freshmen selected to attend. It started early in the morning and was scheduled to last until late in the afternoon. She didn't like having to leave Galinda alone, but promised they would have dinner together this evening.
Galinda spent her morning with Chloey. They did a little shopping and went out to lunch. Over lunch they talked more about the revelation of them most likely being related and how they could go about figuring this out with their parents.
Galinda was on her own shortly after lunch because Chloey had to get ready for her date with her boyfriend in a few hours.
The blue eyed blonde headed back to her dorm room. Having the room to herself for the whole day use to mean that she could have hours of fun on Ozgasm. But she felt significantly less of a need to touch herself now that she had Elphie to do it for her. I'll just save the energy for making love with Elphie tonight.
She pulled out her laptop and browsed around on her social media accounts for a while then pulled up the rough draft email she wrote for her parents.
Dearest darlingest Momsie and Popsicle,
Greetings my lovely parents. My first year at Shiz is coming to end. I can't believe finals are next week then all that's left to do is pack up and move out. I'm so excited for summer! I wanted to let you know that I'll be spending the first week of summer vacation at Elphie's home in Munchkinland. Our friend Chloey has also invited us to stay at her house in Wittica for a few days afterwards. But don't worry, after that Elphie and I will both come home to Frottica! Would it be alright if Chloey accompanied us for a few days also? I'd love for you to meet her. Anyway, I can't wait to see you both as well as Janina, Natiya and Cook!
There is something else I really need to tell you…
I've known this about myself for a long time and I've wanted to tell you for a long time, but it's really hard. It will most likely be quite a surprise to you, but I know you both love me and I'm under the impression that you will love me no matter what. I hope I'm right. What I'm trying to tell you is...well...I'm gay. I'm a lesbian. I'm attracted to girls. I've known since I was little. I didn't really acknowledge it until high school and it didn't really become clear until college. At this point I'm completely sure it's not a phase or anything. It's just who I am. I finally feel comfortable enough to share this fact about me with you and I hope you'll understand and accept it.
Love you,
Galinda.
Galinda read over the email as many times as she could and nervously stared at the send button. I can do this. I can do this. She told herself repeatedly. The blonde took a deep breath, then suddenly, without thinking, she hit send. Oh Oz! Why did I do this?!
