Chapter 6: Forever Yours?
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A/N: Sorry my update took so long, I had a REALLY crappy case of writers block. But here's chapter six.
When Elphaba awoke the next morning, she hardly dared to move at first. What if last night had been a dream? Finally gathering her courage, she looked over at the petite form sleeping sweetly beside her. Glinda. So it hadn't been a dream. Slipping quietly out of bed, Elphaba showered and dressed with lightning speed. Stealing down to the kitchen, she smiled to herself. She would surprise Glinda with breakfast. After all, Elphaba had sent away the servants for a long weekend, and she wasn't too sure about Glinda's cooking abilities, magic or not. Time to get to work.
She pulled several large containers from the pantry, and began whipping up some pancakes. Glinda's favorite, she mused, as she added chocolate chips. When each pancake was finished, she dusted the tops with powdered sugar. Pouring milk she loaded everything back onto a tray and took it back to the bedroom.
As Elphaba entered, Glinda yawned and stretched. "Something smells amazing." Planting a kiss on Glinda's cherry red mouth, she climbed between the covers and placed the tray where both could reach it.
They ate slowly, enjoying the time spent together. When they had finally finished, they looked at each other and began to giggle uncontrollably. Glinda's usually spotless appearance was marred by streaks of chocolate. She looked like some sort of strange, exotic tiger. Elphaba's face was about the same, but the effect of the rich brown chocolate against emerald green skin made her look as if she'd fallen head first into a vat of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Grabbing a napkin and wetting it, Elphaba gently washed Glinda's face, heart pounding as she did so. Glinda returned the favor, her breath coming in aroused gasps. They ended in a kiss, and Elphaba went to explore the city, leaving Glinda quite alone. But that was fine by Glinda for there were some 'adjustments' she needed to make before Elphaba returned.
If anyone had walked by the palace that day, they would have thought the occupant very strange indeed. Bright flashes of light streamed through the windows, the result of several spells. But when they finally subsided, it was only Glinda who emerged. She walked quickly to the nearest jewelers shop and entered, clearly not wanting to be noticed.
Approaching the counter, she rang a small silver bell for assistance and got some immediately. A small wizened man hurried out of the back and bowed low to the Ozian ruler.
"It is an honor to see you, Your Highness. What can I do for you?"
" I wish a ring of the finest gold, studded with two small pearls and a diamond between them. The setting is to be a heart."
"Yes ma'am. It shall be done in 15 minutes." He motioned to a comfortable chair near the door of the small shop. "Please sit down, make yourself comfortable."
Glinda declined sweetly, occupying herself instead by looking at the beautiful jewelry available to buy. But soon enough the ring was finished. Thanking the man, Glinda paid and headed home.
When she returned, she surveyed her handiwork one last time. Elphaba would be home any minute. Almost as if on cue, the green witch burst through the door, apologizing frantically. Glinda waved the apologies away and helped Elphaba out of her cloak. They made dinner and ate, Glinda merely nibbling.
Rising silently, she grasped Elphie's hands and led her to a small trapdoor in the floor. She opened it and they jumped down together. It was like entering a whole different world. It was dim, but nicely furnished with a large bed and wardrobe. The ceiling was high enough that Elphaba could walk without bending and warm enough to survive the coldest of nights. Gathering her courage, Glinda sat on the bed, and spoke.
"Elphie I built this for you so you can stay. I love you with all my heart and want to be with you forever. Elphaba Thropp, will you marry me?"
Elphaba sat for a moment, drinking this in. Finally she answered in a whisper…
"Yes."