A/N: Hey everyone :D so here is chapter 10. I'm guessing that a few people will probably think it's a bit clichéd and all the rest, but I wanted to write one like this, so tough luck...

*PLEASE READ THIS BIT!*

I also wanted to run an idea by you guys... So my friend TeamWicked and I were talking, and she really loves Gelphie, as do I. She suggested that I turn this story into a Gelphie at some point, but another friend, vinkunwildflowerqueen, said that people probably wouldn't like that, because it's listed as a Fiyeraba and all that crap, and I agreed. But then I had another thought, that maybe I could do alternate endings? As in, from the part where it could go both ways, I write two chapters each time instead of one: one a Fiyeraba and one a Gelphie. I would post them at the same time, the Fiyeraba in this story and I would make a new story with the same first 12 or however many chapters, but then the Gelphie ending goes with that one?

If that makes sense to anyone at all, please let me know your opinion, because I do have some good ideas of how to turn this one into a Gelphie, but I also do want to keep writing this as a Fiyeraba. So let me know guys!

Three Months Later

Elphaba walked happily back to her room after classes on a Friday, hand in hand with Fiyero. It was a beautiful summer day, and she was happier than she had ever been, thanks to Fiyero. They had been together for almost six months, and their relationship was strong. Elphaba felt as if she fell more in love with Fiyero every day, and she was so happy that her feelings were always returned by him.

They reached her room and Elphaba opened the door a crack, checking to see if her roommate and best friend was inside. She was, so Elphaba shut the door again quickly before the blonde noticed her.

"I guess I'll see you later tonight then, Yero," said Elphaba wistfully, wanting to spend more time with her boyfriend, but knowing that she should keep up to date with her homework if she was planning to spend all weekend with him already. She leaned up and kissed him goodbye, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing herself close.

Fiyero's hands slowly crept down Elphaba's back as he deepened the kiss, and as usual, she pulled away, forcefully removing his hands from their resting place on her small backside.

"Yero!" she complained. "Not here! How many times do I have to say this?"

Fiyero just laughed and pecked her quickly on the lips. "A fair few more, I'd say! Bye Fae. Love you!"

Elphaba opened the door and waved as he walked backwards down the hallway, blowing her kisses every few steps.

Shaking her head in amusement, she turned and entered the room, smiling at Galinda.

"Someone's in a good mood!" remarked the blonde. "Had a good day?"

Elphie laughed and sat on her bed, taking off her shoes. "I had a great day, Galinda! The weather is beautiful, I got perfect marks on my History test, it's the weekend, I've got a date with Fiyero tonight, and I love him so much!"

Galinda knew the pang in her stomach was coming before it hit. Every time Elphaba mentioned something about her and Fiyero together, it happened. She had mostly managed to ignore it, but there were times when the thoughts still hurt.

Elphaba was still chattering on, which was uncharacteristic of her. In the last few months, it seemed as though sometimes the best friends swapped personalities. Every so often, Elphaba would be giggly and chatty, while Galinda would become sullen and withdrawn for no particular reason. Elphaba hated seeing Galinda upset, but the blonde girl still refused to tell her best friend her biggest secret, so there was nothing she could do.

"... and we're going to have a picnic next to the lake, under the stars. Fiyero had the idea for it, isn't he romantic?" bubbled Elphaba.

She noticed Galinda staring into space with a vacant look, and sighed exasperatedly. Snapping her fingers in front of Galinda's face, she called loudly, "Earth to Miss Galinda Upland! Did you even hear a word of what I just said?"

The blonde jumped violently. "Oh, sorry Elphie. I guess I was daydreaming again. What did you say?"

Shaking her head, Elphaba replied. "It doesn't matt-" she began, but stopped as her stomach flipped. She clapped her green hand tightly over her mouth, rushing to the bathroom as fast as she could to empty the contents of her stomach into the toilet bowl.

Galinda reacted quickly and followed Elphaba into the bathroom, kneeling beside her and pulling her long dark hair back from her contrastingly pale face.

"Elphie?" Galinda questioned, when Elphaba had finished throwing up and had sat back on her heels on the bathroom floor. "Did you eat something bad earlier?"

Elphaba cast her mind back. "No, I don't think so, all I've had today is a piece of toast for breakfast and an apple."

"Hmmm... well maybe you've got a bit of a stomach bug or something. You should rest for a while, especially if you want to be well enough to go out tonight, although I don't think you will be," said Galinda.

"But I don't actually feel sick, Galinda. It just came on suddenly, and now I feel just like I did before, except for the taste in my mouth. My stomach doesn't feel funny at all!" She shrugged and walked out of the bathroom to change her clothes.

Galinda followed her out, feeling worried. As Elphaba took off her shirt, Galinda happened to quickly glance at her roommate, and did a double take. Elphaba had always been tiny. She had the smallest waist out of any girl Galinda had ever seen. But right now, something didn't look right.

"Elphie... Have you put on weight lately? I don't mean to be rude, but your stomach looks a little different than usual," the blonde inquired.

Elphaba looked down at her torso, noticing what Galinda had just noticed for the first time. There was a very small bump, hardly noticeable, but clearly unusual. She dropped her hand to her stomach and was shocked to find that instead of feeling soft and fatty, it was almost rock hard. Her expression quickly changed into one of shock as she thought about the implications behind that slightly bulging stomach and the random throwing up just before.

Galinda hadn't yet put two and two together. She did, however, notice Elphaba's jaw drop. "Elphie? What's the matter?" After a silent pause she continued. "Elphie? You're scaring me, say something!"

Elphaba ignored her best friend, yanking her shirt back over her head before brushing past Galinda and striding to the door. "I have to go."

"What? Elphie, wait!" But the green girl was already gone.

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Galinda sat on her bed and waited for Elphaba to return, hoping it would be soon. As she waited, she thought about what Elphaba's strange behaviour and sudden changes could mean. It was only after five minutes of running through everything in her blonde head that she realised exactly what was going on. She could only pray that it wasn't true, that it was just a false alarm. But somehow, she didn't think it was.

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After the longest half hour of their lives, Elphaba reappeared at the doorway, brown paper bag in her hand. Galinda stood up and looked at her. The green girl suddenly looked lost and desperate, and Galinda yearned to be able to comfort her like Fiyero would be able to. But instead, she settled for a quick hug and then led her to the bathroom so she could find out, once and for all, the truth of her predicament.

She exited the bathroom after a few minutes, holding the white stick-looking device in her hand.

"What does it say, Elphie?" asked Galinda nervously.

Elphaba looked up. "Nothing yet, it takes three minutes to properly develop and give the results."

The two best friends sat on Elphaba's bed, and instinctively, Elphaba reached for Galinda's hand, seeking reassurance and comfort.

"Elphie, it will all be okay. Even if it does turn out... positive..." Elphaba winced slightly at this, but Galinda continued in a softer voice. "You have people who love you. So much. You have Fiyero, and you have me. We can help you get through this, sweetheart."

As she finished her speech, they both looked down at the white stick, both quite unsurprised to see the little pink 'plus' sign on it. Elphaba looked at Galinda, tears in her eyes, and suddenly leaned forward and buried her head in the blonde's shoulder. She cried her eyes out, and Galinda couldn't help but hug her best friend back and shed some tears herself. They curled up on the bed together and cried in each other's arms.

This was the position Fiyero found them in almost an hour later.

A/N: Oooh drama! Please review, I would really appreciate it! And remember to let me know your opinion about the alternate ending idea! Thanks!