A/N: I hadn't actually planned for this bit to happen, I just kinda made it up on the spot. Oh well, draws the story out longer I guess! Sorry if this chapter is a bit short, random or sounds weird... I'm writing this at 3am, so I'm a bit tired, but I want to post this one and hopefully get another one up later tonight or tomorrow morning!

And it's Christmas/Lurlinemas Eve, I'm so excited! I love Christmas! You know what would be an awesome Christmas present? LOTS AND LOTS OF REVIEWS!

Anyway, Merry Lurlinemas, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, or whatever else you celebrate!

Galinda eventually fell asleep, worried about her friend. She thought that Elphie must be with Fiyero still, but why? Oh Oz, they wouldn't have... done it, would they? Galinda shook her head defiantly. No, that wasn't like Elphaba.

She woke up the next morning, looking over to Elphaba's empty bed. She decided to take a walk over to Fiyero's room and find Elphie, just to make sure that she really was okay.

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Elphaba, curled up in Fiyero's arms, stirred slightly and blinked rapidly in succession, trying to determine where she was. When she felt Fiyero's arms around her, she relaxed and smiled.

"Elphaba?" Fiyero's voice sounded groggy, and Elphie laughed at her boyfriend. She turned over to face him, watching him slowly wake up.

She decided to speed the process up by kissing him. "Hey there, sleepy." Fiyero quickly grabbed Elphaba and pulled her on top of him, causing Elphie to giggle quietly as he returned her kiss passionately.

Just as the kiss was starting to heat up, accompanied by soft moans and gasps every so often, the door to Fiyero's room slowly opened.

Neither Elphaba nor Fiyero heard the door, and a loud, "Oh my Oz!" was what alerted them to Galinda's presence.

Elphaba quickly rolled off Fiyero, but not before Galinda had realised just how fiery and passionate the kiss she had just interrupted had been. The blonde blushed, colour flooding her cheeks as she turned towards the door.

"Sorry, Elphie! I just came to check you were here, seeing as you didn't come home last night..." explained Galinda in a soft voice.

Elphaba chuckled at her friend's embarrassment, relieved that she and Fiyero hadn't been doing anything more incriminating than just making out.

Galinda quickly fled the room, trying not to cry. She knew it was ridiculous, but seeing Elphie and Fiyero kissing like that upset her. She had finally accepted that she thought she was in love with her best friend and roommate, and wished that she could have been in Fiyero's place. What Galinda would give to be able to kiss Elphaba like that, make her body respond to her stimuli, make her moan like she was with Fiyero! Just thinking about being able to touch Elphaba, to kiss her, excited Galinda in ways she'd never thought possible, and sped up her escape back to her room, anxious to be alone if the tears threatening to spill over actually did.

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Two months had passed since Elphaba and Fiyero had finally gotten together. They were still happily dating, and had since acknowledged to each other that they were indeed in love. Elphaba had never been happier, and thought it was too good to be true. She was still nervous about some things, and often got confused when Fiyero said something extremely sweet or loving. She was not used to being loved, but Fiyero was showing her the perks of being in a relationship, and she loved him even more for putting up with her awkwardness and inexperience.

Galinda had completely accepted their relationship and, for the most part, was happy for her friends. However there was still the odd occasion when she would discover them kissing passionately somewhere, or gazing into each other's eyes, or talking and laughing quietly together, that managed to drive her to tears at the realisation that even after two months, her surprisingly sudden feelings for Elphie had not disappeared. If anything, they were stronger, and it took all her strength and willpower not to randomly blurt it out to Elphaba. She knew Elphie wouldn't take it well, and besides, her best friend was perfectly happy with Fiyero.

Galinda frequently prided herself on her mature approach to the situation. No matter how much Galinda loved Elphie, she wanted her to be happy, and if that meant being with Fiyero, well then, so be it.

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"Galinda?" called Elphaba, from her cross legged position on her bed to Galinda, who was in the bathroom.

The blonde entered the bedroom, fastening her earrings as she walked. "Yes, Elphie?"

Elphaba suddenly looked nervous, despite wanting to talk to Galinda. "Can I tell you something?"

"Of course, Elphie. You're my best friend!"

"I know. I've been thinking... Fiyero and I have been together for two months now, and I know that's not really a long time, but..." she hesitated, but continued with an encouraging smile from Galinda. "I really love him, and strangely enough, he loves me too. I- I want to go further with him. I think I'm ready to have sex with him."

Galinda stared at her best friend for a moment, a look of total surprise crossing her face.

"Galinda? Please say something! Should I not have told you that?" worried Elphaba.

"No, no, I'm glad you did! I was just processing what you said," replied Galinda. "Oz, Elphie, I'm excited for you! That's a big step to take, but if you're sure you're ready, then I fully support you." In a soft, emotional voice, she continued, "I'm truly happy for you, Elphie."

Elphaba smiled and hugged Galinda. "Thanks, Galinda. That means a lot. Fiyero and I are going out tonight..." She grinned mischievously and winked. "Don't be worried if I don't come home tonight!"

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When Elphaba was gone, Galinda thought about their conversation that afternoon.

"Oz, I love you, Elphie!" she whispered into the silence of her room. "I'm happy for you, but I wish it was me you were choosing." She curled up in a ball on her bed as tears slowly slid down her cheeks and over her nose.

She lay there, sobbing quietly, until sleep consumed her.