I think I'm going to put this in for my own safety. No, I don't hate Fiyero, Elphaba, or any of the characters (except Frex a little... but that's because of the stories I read of him abusing Elphaba so... not REALLY) I noticed my writing isn't even expressing my opinion on the characters, but I still like it. Cool. It's all what Nessa thinks. Yes, I think Fiyero is a stuck up jerk, but that's why he's awesome. Nessa's wheelchair experience: You'll find out about that here. The same thing happened to me... except I didn't get hurt. Haha, it was a stupid move and I forgot to get the Coke. Galinda nicknamed Nessa "Rosey" like she did Elphie (musical wise... she was always Elphie in book) Ok... REVIEW IT OR SCREW IT Wicked in all it's glory is not mine.
~obsessive-elphaba
I roll into class and see Boq sitting in his seat (which COINCIDENTALLY is right next to me) and smile, sitting down. "Glad to see you're feeling better." I comment.
"Yeah. It's terrible being sick."
"It's terrible being in this chair." I mutter.
"I heard you had to dance a lot in the show. You'll be able to do it right?" He asks.
"The show must go on." I reply, and he chuckles.
"How was rehearsals yesterday? Did anyone miss me?"
I wanted to say yes, but figured that would sound desperate. "We were concerned, but Miss. Reign assigned an understudy."
"Oh." He seemed disappointed. I wanted to comfort him but I wasn't sure how. "Who'd they pick?"
"Avaric."
"Oh, not that bastard!" Boq snapped. He hated Avaric because he was rich, and good looking, and everyone loved him... etc. "I take it Miss Galinda was quite pleased with this." I felt like slapping him. Shouting at him to wake up and realize Galinda didn't love him!
"Actually, it was hard to tell seeing she was flirting with him, and every other boy in the auditorium." I wanted him to get upset. The sooner he accepts Galinda's lack of emotion towards him, the better.
"Damn it..." He muttered.
"I'm sorry." I mutter.
"No, no... it's not your fault." I smile at his kindness a bit. "So, your wheelchair? How exactly did you get yourself into it anyway?" That's right, I haven't told him.
"Well-"
"Class, take out your homework and..." I am interrupted by the all around respected Doctor Dillamond. Though, right now I was thinking very disrespectful things about him.
Boq nudges me and hands me a sheet of paper to tell him what happened. On the paper I write...
Twas the night it was raining... Frex came home with the groceries in the car. We ran in and out of the house to get the groceries. Nessa slips and falls. The end.
He chuckles a bit, writing.
You don't have a garage?
I shake my head as he scribbles another note.
Did you guys get all the groceries out?
I kick him slightly.
How could you be so heartless?!
He chuckles and our note-passing soon ends. That doesn't stop me from floating through class. I even felt like flying out of class. I had touched Boq! He touched me - and FIRST! And we were risking getting in trouble for the other. Just to hear a story that could've waited. We were meant to be. School play be darned! Boq would never be with Galinda. "Nessa." A quiet voice calls to me. There are two boys, I believe some of Boq's friends. They know me pretty well.
"Crope, Tibbett." I nod, knowing some kind of crass remark would be made about the teacher or class. I loved those guys because they thought they were so cool but didn't have a clue.
"I was wondering." Tibbett nods.
"No, I was wondering," Crope interrupted. Dorks. "If you wanted to-"
"Go on a date with me!" Tibbett nearly shouted.
"With me!" The two boys fought over me. I know, I know, I should be psyched that they all love me! They want me, but I don't want them. All I want is Boq, and I can't have him.
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"Spurella!" I hear Galinda snap. She sounds like she's on the verge of tears. I'm not surprised she's the lead actually. "How-how could you do this? You-you ruined your only chance at happiness!"
"Ruined my chance!" My sister spat. They sounded like enemies. "You don't understand at all do you? See, if I can't be happy, NO ONE WILL!" My sister throws a hand in the air, which would send a swarm of magic fairy dust (since Spurella was a descendant of Lurline) blinding Deanna for the amount of time needed for her to escape. Of course, in the real performance, that is. For a second, I'm concerned. Did they have a fight this morning? But the two burst out laughing as soon as Miss. Reign shouts "cut!"
"You'll never be happy again, Spurella!" Galinda pokes, giggling uncontrollably.
"Well, neither will you now that I'm around." The girls laugh some more. Gasping for breath, they sit on the stage.
I roll up to them.
"What did you think, Rosey?" Galinda smiles, tossing her hair.
"Wow." I nod curtly. Really, I don't know what to say. They were amazing.
"Thanks." Elphaba smiles at me. She had perfect white teeth, too, but this time I just kept smiling.
"Alright, students. Rehearsal is over." Miss. Reign nodded to us. The auditorium filed out immediately except for me, Miss. Reign, Galinda, my sister, and a very reluctant Fiyero.
"You're going to be careful on that road, right, Glin?" Elphaba warned.
"Elphie, please! I'll be extrariffically careful! I haven't had that many wrecks." Galinda rolls her eyes, a trick I believe she actually mastered from my sister. "Rosey and I will have such a great time!" She squealed and pushed me to her car.
I thought I'd never see a pink car in my life. Especially not a pink convertible beetle which is exactly what Galinda had. Of course, the car was perfect for her. Cute, even. I don't think I'd want to drive it though. "So, Nessa, first things first. Who is this guy you like?"
"Do I have to tell you?" I shrink in the seat. Something tells me my mentor won't be too happy with the news.
"But of course, silly! That way I'll know exactly what to target." She shoots me a smile before turning back to the road.
"Well..." I pause. Target? Target what? "I like..." She nods but doesn't get impatient. "Boq." I whisper. Never in my life have I admitted I liked a guy before. At least, out loud.
"Boq?" She asks, her ears perking up. "That's perfect! I know exactly what to do!" She squeals and turns on Upland Road. Galinda once again gets into my head, making me think. How does she know so much about boys? Turning into her driveway, she jumps out of the car and shakes her head. "This is too easy! I'll show you all my little tricks just because you're special!" She giggles. I think I'll always like Galinda... at least, now that I know the kiss with Boq will definitely not mean a thing.
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"First things first. Let me show you how to fix your hair." She grabs a brush and looks at me. "We could do so much with your hair..." She mused. "Layers or bangs..." She whispers adjusting my hair with her hands. Was she going to cut it?
"You're going to... cut my hair?" I knew Galinda was a bit of a clutz. Her, scissors, my head...
"Don't be nervous, silly! I know how to cut hair." She rolls her eyes. "I'm thinking of minoring in beauty." She giggles, tugging a brush through my hair and snipping at my hair. It doesn't calm my nerves that she's humming and dancing why doing so. "So, you and Boq. How'd you guys get started?"
"Well... we kind of haven't gotten started yet?" She should know the only reason I'm here is because I want to start with Boq, not already have.
"Rosey." She sighs, making abnormal arm movements. "Rosey, Rosey, Rose! You and Boq. You're friends. How did you start?"
Ohhhhhh. I can't believe I didn't figure that out. "We're in a book club together." I say.
"Ooh! And, hehe, does he have an eye for you?"
"No." He has an eye for you.
"Who does he like then?"
"Do I have to tell you?" I whisper yet again.
"It'll only work if we know what the competition is like and how to contradict her. So... who's she?" Galinda persisted for an answer.
I inhale deeply. "He likes you."
She blinks, almost unsure for a while. "Really?" I nod. "Well, that's perfect! Of course, I'm beautiful, but you're GORGEOUS! And he'll drop dead the moment he sees you!" I kind of doubted looking "gorgeous" in a wheelchair. I can't stand up, and everyone - even the shortest munchkins - look down at me. "Hmm... we need to get you some bubble gum!" Rummaging through her things, Galinda hands me a piece of strawberry Oz Glob Gum. "Chew, and I'll know what to do with you!" Since when does chewing gum have to do with anything? Then again, she's the expert. "Ooh! Highlights!" She claps. "I'll be back in a clock tick!" She runs out the room.
I sigh, picking up a small mirror and studying my reflection. I'll admit, it's the best haircut I've had in my life. Would Boq notice if I got my hair highlighted too? Would he think I was pretty? I guess there was only one way to find out. "Okay, I'm back! Miss me?" She giggled, holding up a shower cap. "We're going to highlight you with red." Oh joy...
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This chapter's up!!! I'm listening to Beauty and the Beast and may even do a Fiyeraba to it. Something a little different than Elphaba being the ugly one... nevermind, too complicated. Oh-oh, the Beast can't read: Fiyero! Hahahaha I see a lot of similarities between Belle and Elphaba too... pssh! Stop attacking me plot bunnies!!!!!
~obsessive-elphaba
