Galinda Arduenna and Elphaba Thropp used to hate each other. Some would say it was because of their social standings, and some would say it was just pure loathing. But, as they stood together, they finally realized it was not popularity, but their similarities, as well as differences, that made them come together as friends. Best friends even.

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Elphaba was the library, letting her thoughts wander to the night her and Galinda had shared. She had never before opened up to a person like that, she had put up walls over time. The green girl was accustomed to beatings and teasing all of her life, so to have someone not hate her for who she was, was different. It was a good different.

"Does Galinda feel the same way?" She wondered out loud.

She was interrupted from her thoughts by a squeal.

"Elphie!" Galinda squeaked, grabbing her book from her.

"Miss Galinda!" Elphaba said, slightly irritated. "I was reading that!"

"Exactly." Galinda said, grabbing her hand and pulling her to her feet.

"Why are you here?"

"For you, silly." Galinda replied. "I was hoping to catch you here so we could go out for dinner."

"W-what? Dinner?" Elphaba was stunned. No one had ever invited her to dinner before.

"Yes, dinner. You need to come with me, we have to get ready!" Galinda pulled her downstairs towards the door.

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The two friends stood in front of the bathroom mirror, Galinda starting to pull out her makeup, and Elphaba raised an eyebrow.

"How much stuff do you need?" Elphaba asked.

"Twice as much, because I'm giving you a makeover!" The blonde bubbled.

"That's not necessary." Elphaba said, and tried to turn and leave the room, but Galinda wouldn't let her.

"You're not going anywhere."

Elphaba sighed.

Galinda started to take Elphaba's hair out of its usual braid.

"Galinda," Elphaba warned.

"Oh stop, you! You have wonderful hair, it would look absolutely amazifying if you would leave it down for once!"

Elphaba blushed slightly, turning a darker shade of green.

"There."

Elphaba looked into the mirror, and she was surprised at what she saw. Galinda had proceeded to curl her raven hair, which fell loosely around her shoulders. She then pulled it back and secured it with a black clip.

"See? You're pretty."

Elphaba blushed again at that, no one had ever told her she was pretty. People had always called her a freak, ugly, or disgusting.

"I... thank you." Said Elphaba, but then looked away. "You don't have to say that out of pity, you know."

"Elphaba Thropp. You stop right there. That's what people want you to think!" Galinda said forcefully. "But you are pretty. I would never say something like that to you if I didn't mean it."

Elphaba smiled softly.

"Thanks, it's just no one has ever said anything like that to me before."

"Well, you better get used to it! We are best friends, remember? And that's what friends arep for."

Elphaba's smile grew.

They returned to the bedroom, and Galinda flounced over to the closet. She then pulled out a mid-length, sleeveless black dress that flared out a little at the bottom. The waistline was dotted with sparkles.

"Here, Elphie put this on."

"Oh no Galinda, I couldn't."

"Why not?"

"Because it is simply not mine."

"Well, I bought it for you. You need something else besides those old frocks you always wear. So go try it on!"

"Um, ok." Was the reply.

Elphaba returned from the closet, wearing the dress.

Galinda was stunned. The black accentuated her hair and complemented her emerald skin.

"You look fantabulous!"

"Thank you. Now go get ready. It will take you five times as long as it did me."

"Ok!" Chirped Galinda, and she ran to the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Galinda emerged from the bathroom, wearing a short, sleeveless, light blue dress with ruffles towards the bottom. Her hair was straightened, and also held back with a clip.

"Galinda, you look great too."

"Thanks!"

"Any idea where we are going to dinner?"

"Yes, actually. There was a place called Cafe Esmeralda I would like to try. They have vegetarian things for you too, Elphie," Galinda added, knowing her friend did not eat meat.

"Alright," the green girl replied.

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As they walked to the cafe, Elphaba received lots of smart remarks and disgusted stares. Galinda simply shot them a look, which shut the pedestrians up and sent them on their way.

They soon arrived, and Galinda noticed a boy new to Shiz, a Vinkus prince.

"Have you seen the new prince?" Galinda whispered.

"No, but I usually don't pay attention to people in general." Said Elphaba.

"Well, he's kinda cute."

Elphaba's heart sunk, though she did not know why.

Galinda knew she only half-meant that comment about the prince.

"Hello, ladies." A voice said from behind the two friends.

They were both so lost in thought that they jumped when they heard him speak.

"My name is Fiyero. My friends and I were just hanging around when we happened to notice you two, and didn't recognize you."

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Galinda didn't know who this prince thought he was, but she wanted him out. This was supposed to be a night with just her and Elphaba, no one else. However, she knew that certainly her ex-friends would think he was very attractive.

"Nice to meet you, Fiyero." Galinda replied with a sickly sweet smile. "I was hoping you could meet some of my other friends, over there," she went on. "I'm sure they would love to meet you."

"As I would them," Fiyero responded politely, and went over to the table where Pfannee and ShenShen were sitting, along with Fiyero's friends Avaric and Crope. But still, throughout the night, he would steal glances at the blonde.

Galinda breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was good," Elphaba said with a smile.

"Thanks." Galinda replied with a smug smile on her face.

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Elphaba was the first to notice the glances Fiyero gave to Galinda. She did not appreciate him looking at her best friend that way. So as they were leaving he restaurant, Elphaba bent down slightly and whispered that she was going to use the bathroom and freshen up. And with Galinda's permission, she walked back into the small cafe. But what Galinda did not know, was that Elphaba stalked over to the prince, and stared him down until he gave her his attention.

"Stay. Away. From. Her." She hissed, before she smacked him across the face, leaving him and a shocked group of people behind as she exited the room. Elphaba did not know what had inclined her to to such a thing, but something kept tugging at the back of her mind. Was slapping the prince out of... jealously?

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Elphaba returned from the cafe, wearing a pleased expression.

"What did you do this time, Elphie?" Galinda asked.

"What was needed."