Elphaba was ill. Sick. Shaking from the coldness. Huddling up against a tree, her cloaked pulled in close. Her head tucked in.
She had been like it for two days. She hadn't eaten or spoken to either of them.
They sat by the fire as night started to settle.
Glinda was nervously biting on an apple.
Fiyero was wringing his hands pulling at random pieces of straw.
"I feel so helpless"
Glinda whispered. Her eyes never leaving the dark lump resting on the tree.
"It will pass...soon...hopefully".
He replied. Pushing at the hay in his neck.
" She needs to eat".
"And you know we have both tried".
He answered back. Spitting out his words angrily, but still in a whisper.
Ignoring him she stood up, making her way over to her friend. Getting closer she could hear her teeth chattering. See the sweat dripping down her green forehead.
"Elphie?"
She reached out, touching her trembling shoulders.
"Hey".
Came a weak reply. Her voice shaking. It was the first thing she had said in days.
" You need to eat".
She held out the rest of her apple.
She didn't get a response.
"Please Elphie, at least try".
Elphaba's dark swollen eyes met Glinda's worried ones.
Pulling her cloak she weaved an arm out taking the apple. The arm that left the cloak didn't look like Elphie's at all. It was a pale peach colour. Their hands matched as her trembling hand grabbed the fruit, pulling it back towards her mouth and taking a tiny bite.
The blonde placed herself gently onto the floor. Wrapping her arm around Elphaba's icy shoulders. She pulled her towards her small frame. The silky raven-haired head sat on her shoulder. Her whole body unable to still. Glinda felt a chill wash over her. But, thinking it was all in her head, she smiled gently at Fiyero. He returned the same.
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The lake sparkled in the sun. They sat on the edge, chewing on some berries.
Glinda looked relaxed as she lay on the grassy floor, popping the sweet berries into her mouth.
They had walked for several days towards the Emerald City. But where still miles away.
Elphaba felt strange. She still wasn't feeling 100%. She kept looking at her new skin. Running her hands over it. Still not believing what she was seeing.
Fiyero was on edge. He was nervous about the villagers from before. They where sat out in the open. Which was something his love would never have been able to do for the past year. He was sure someone would figure out who she was. Even though even he kept glancing twice at the new looking girl in their company.
Glinda sat up. Her blonde hair shining in the sun. Stretching she sighed, looking to Elphie.
She did it, she actually managed to change her skin. It was the same color as her own. Milky with flushed cheeks.
Looking over at the inviting water then began undoing her jacket.
Elphaba looked over. Still hugging her knees, a handful of berries in her hand. Which she was gradually nibbling her way through.
"What are you doing?"
Glinda continued undressing down to her petite coat.
"Taking a dip, you coming?"
She walked over to the water, dipping in a toe. Her cream undergarments clinging to her figure making Fiyero question where he should be looking.
"No".
"Why not join her. It might make you feel a bit better".
Fiyero suggested a massive grin on his face.
Elphaba scowled at him knowing exactly why he wanted her to take a dip.
Glinda glided into the lake. Giggling at her friend's reaction. Wincing as the cut on her leg entered the water. Then dived under. Bobbing up seconds later towards the middle of the lake.
Elphaba let go of her knees and fidgeted with the chest area of her dress. Fiyero was still grinning goofily at her. Secretly begging her to go for a dip.
Rolling her eyes she threw the remaining berries into her mouth. She stood up and began undressing. Fiyero watched as he saw the rest of her new skin. She really was beautiful.
Elphaba tried to avoid his eye contact.
Once in her underclothes, she went to join Glinda. Who had let out a squeal when she saw her best friend approaching.
He couldn't help but stare. Her undergarments clang to her skinny frame. Her hips wiggled as she walked. Yes, Fiyero was very happy Elphaba had decided to go for a swim.
Not quite as gracefully as Glinda, she made her way to the center of the lake. Her black hair is frizzy in the wet.
She was greeted with a hello and a splash from her counterpart. Who giggled at Elphaba's scowl.
"This was a silly idea Glin".
" Ah lighten up Elphie. You've got a new life now. Fiyero seems happy enough".
They looked over at the still grinning scarecrow.
"I wish I could fix him".
She answered, paddling slowly.
Glinda reached behind her, hugging her from behind.
" Everything will work out right in the end Elphie. That much I know. But for now!"
She bobbed onto Elphaba. Causing both of them to dip under.
When they came back up Glinda couldn't help but laugh at the look on Elphie's face.
"Ok. Funs over."
She swam back towards Fiyero.
Glinda glided slowly behind her. A little hurt, but mainly confused.
She stomped out of the water. The wet underclothes making the swell on her belly look bigger. Her breasts struggling against the tight fabric.
Grabbing her cloak she wrapped it around her chilly body. Not even acknowledging Fiyero. She shivered.
Glinda stood nearby her pink towel wrapped around her.
"I'm sorry".
The wet blonde muttered.
Elphaba felt a corse arm wrap over her shoulder.
" You ok?"
He asked.
"It's ok, I'm fine...I've just got so much going around my head at the moment".
She shook her head. As if it would help alleviate some of her stress.
Fiyero tugged at the inky hair. Pulling it behind her ear ,gently.
A warmth entered her chilly body.
A sudden look of confusion appeared on Glinda's face.
Elphaba didn't know why.
"Hormones"
Fiyero said giggling. Unaware of the confusing passing between his female friends.
"No. I guess I just need to lighten up a bit and stop flying off the handle all the time".
Fiyero's arms drifted down his lover's side.
Glinda turned to walk to her case. A bigger look of confusion set on her face. Why was she all hot and flustered all of a sudden.
Elphaba had a longing for Fiyero. Her new skin was definitely more sensitive than her green had been.
"Are you ok Glinda?"
Elphaba asked still confused by the look previously on Glinda's face. Also trying to distract her longing.
"Yes...yes... It's just...ah don't worry about me".
She turned back to her pink case. Reaching for her hip flask and draining the last drops of gin from it. A panic arouse within her.