Hi everyone. I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while, school has started and life is now hectic. I can't believe summer is almost over. I was never a summer person but this year has got me hooked lol. I'm going to see Wicked in four days! Sadly I won't be able to see it in New York since I live in Iowa. I have to go to the one in Chicago but I have heard good things about the performers there so I'm keeping my fingers crossed (I just hope I can see good.)

Thank you to my loyal reviewers! You guys keep me going. If anyone knows of other Glphie fics please let me know I would love to read it! And please if you like reading it try you're hand at writing it! I will be happy to beta any and all. Anyway, on with the show….

The first stream of sun hit Galinda's face. Cursing under her breath that she had over slept she quickly detangled herself from Elphaba. She stood gazing down at her friend. Could she still call Elphie just her friend? She wondered. Surely they had become more than that hadn't they? You don't go around kissing people and still consider it just friendship do you? Galinda snapped out of her daydream when she heard footsteps at the door. Seeing the widow as her only option she ungracefully dived out of it into the wet grass as the door opened and a nurse entered. As fast as her legs would carry her she ran from the building. She almost reached the side door to her dorm when she plowed into someone and fell back wards. "Oh My! I'm so sorry Miss."

Galinda looked up and relief flooded over her when she saw it was Boq. "Oh Boq I'm sorry I'm just in such a hurry I have class in an hour and just look at me!"

"But…what are you doing out this early and what are you wearing?" He asked looking her up and down.

Galinda blushed and looked down at her dirty cloak and frock. "I was with Elphaba and I fell asleep."

"With Elphaba. Miss Galinda you could get in trouble…"

Galinda frowned. "How could I get in trouble if no on knew I was there?"

And idea began to take shape in Boq's head. "Right. Well you better run along, classes are awaiting you."

"Oh Boq! Did you ask around with the other boys?"

"No. By the time I got back everyone was asleep. I'll poke around today."

"Thank you." She gently kissed his cheek and ran off to her room to get ready for the day.

Classes dragged on and on for Galinda. Her mind was completely and totally on the green girl in the infirmary. Finally when the last bell rang for the day she almost ran out of the room. Grabbing a sandwich at the on campus kitchen she, very unladylike, ate it as she was walking across the lawn to see Elphaba. She thanked the unnamed god when she saw that Horrible Morrible was not at her watch post. She easily slipped by the nurse on duty and into the room. "And how is my girl today?" She asked cheerfully entering to room in a flourish.

Elphaba looked up from her book and let a small smile grace her face at Galinda's words. "Same old same old." She said quietly.

Galinda approached the bed planning on sliding in with Elphie like last night when the site in front of her made her stop in her tracks. "Oh my Oz!" She exclaimed finally laying eyes on the damage done to her friend. Elphaba's skin was charred black, large scabs were beginning to cover her blistered skin. "Elphie?"

"Shh it's okay. I'm not in as much pain."

Galinda could tell she was lying; she fought off the tears and put on a brave face. "Of course your not. So tell me what interests to you much about this book?"

Elphaba could see the pain in Galinda's eyes and she felt the tension rising in the room but she ignored it and began to explain her book to Galinda.

Most of what she said went right over Galinda's head so she asked her to read aloud. She curled up beside her and listened to her voice. Galinda loved it. It had a soft lilt to it, not an accent just a distinctive sound. She could have been reading about the Wizard having twenty arms with six fingers on each hand, she wouldn't have cared. She was just happy to be close to Elphaba, listing to her sultry voice that made her swoon.

About twenty minutes later Morrible breezed into the room to find Galinda laying next to Elphaba, eyes falling shut and hands intertwined with the green girl as she was reading to the young blond about the importance of recognizing evil in society.

"Miss Galinda? It's a little early isn't it?"

Galinda was jarred from her utopia by the woman's harsh voice. "I ate quickly."

"Of course you did dear. And Miss Elphaba, how are you feeling?"

"The same as I was yesterday." She replied shortly closing the book. "Did you want something?"

"Yes. A letter dated two weeks ago from your father informed me that your he is coming for a visit. He should be here sometime next week."

Elphaba tried to hide her shocked expression. "Coming here?"

A slight smile appeared on the woman's face. "Yes. He said it has been too long since he has seen his Nessarose."

Elphaba easily hid the pained expression coming across her face. "Right. Hopefully by then I will be able to be back in the dorm so I can greet him properly."

"Of course you will Elphie." Galinda said breaking her silence. "Just a few more days."

"Oh yes Miss Elphaba I am sure your father will be happy to see you also."

Galinda glared at the Head before changing the subject. "Elphaba would you like to go for a short walk with me? Perhaps sit out on the porch? The weather is beautiful."

"She will do no such thing!" Exclaimed the carp like woman.

"Miss Morrible." Galinda started sweetly. "I know you care very deeply for Miss Elphaba but I will be with her every step of the way and if she is going to be ready to greet her father in a mere week she has to get some fresh air."

The head sighed, honestly how much harm could it do? Besides, she had better things to take care of at the moment. "Just be careful Miss Galinda. I'll alert a nurse. She can go outside but in a wheelchair. No exceptions."

It took a few minutes to help Elphaba up out of the bed and into the chair. She was extremely light headed from lying down for so long. She had to sit forward in the chair to avoid touching her burnt back to the harsh fabric. Once outside Galinda was able to chase the hovering nurse away leaving the girls silent side by side staring out into the sinking sun. "Thank you." Elphaba whispered in the softest voice, afraid Galinda would actually hear her. She did but made no notice of it.

TBC…