Day 2: The Wash & Brush Up Company

"Glinda, I'm really not sure about this," Elphaba said, as the bubbly blonde pulled her into a strange looking building named, 'The Wash & Brush Up Co.'

That morning Glinda had begged Elphaba to join her as she participated in some spa treatment. The blonde always enjoyed these things and persuaded the green woman to give it a try. Now that they were finally here Elphaba wasn't too sure about the whole idea.

"Oh, come on, Elphie, don't worry. Once you're all done you'll feel so relaxed and new," Glinda assured her. Once they entered a man and a woman was there to greet them.

"Well good day to you ladies. Are you here to freshen up and be relaxed?" The woman asked.

"We certainly are," Glinda answered, with an excited tone.

"Well we're here to serve. Donald you take this one here and I'll take her tall friend," The woman replied.

"As you wish Susan," The man said, as he motioned Glinda to follow him. Elphaba refused to let Glinda go however as she gave this Donald a dirty look.

"Elphie, there is no need to worry," Glinda said, as she patted the green woman on the arm.

"We're not going to be together?" Elphaba asked her voice soft.

"Oh, don't you worry, darling, you're friend will be okay," Susan said, with a giggle.

"I'll be fine, Elphie, no worries," Glinda answered, as she moved quickly to give the green woman a kiss on the cheek to reassure her things were be okay.

Elphaba, in turn, gave a sigh and slowly but surely let go of Glinda. Then she watched as, the man named, Donald grasped the blonde's hand and as let her in the opposite direction.

"You just watch where you put your hands buddy." Elphaba growled, at Donald, as she watched her girlfriend leave her sights.

"Come on, dear, we got to get you all settled," Susan said, as she took one of Elphaba's hands, led her into another room, and had her sit down in a large chair. "Don't worry, I'm a masseuse and manicurist, all in one," When Susan noticed Elphaba was looking a bit nervous she added, "No need to be worried, darling, our job is to keep looking young and fair in the Merry Old Land of Oz. That's our specialty. Giving people make overs."

"Been there done that," Elphaba whispered under her breath.

"Now just lay back and relax," Susan said, as she brought over a strange container of green gunk. She then handed Elphaba two thin slices of cucumber before leaving. The green girl looked over the slices. She wasn't sure what to do with these pieces. After a second or two of pondering Elphaba shrugged her shoulders and ate the two slices.

"Now darling just...hey... where are the two pieces of cucumber I just gave you?" Susan asked, as she looked about the room once she returned.

"I ate them. Wasn't I suppose to?" Elphaba asked.

Susan suppressed a laugh as she shook her head and answered, "Darling those two cucumber pieces are suppose to go on your eyes. Now wait there I'll be right back with some more. But don't eat them this time."

Elphaba's brow drew together in confusion. "Why would they be for my eyes? Sweet Oz, how does Glinda understand all this stuff?"

When Susan returned she had a paintbrush in hand and wasted no time dunking the brush into the strange container of green gunk.

"What are you going to do with that green stuff?" Elphaba asked.

"It's going on your face," Susan replied, only to have the green woman look at her in horror.

"I'm green enough thank you," Elphaba replied, as she looked like she was about to make a mad dash for the exit.

"Oh, darling, don't worry this green substance can be washed off. Now don't worry. This stuff is good for your face," Susan said.

"Are you saying I'm ugly?" Elphaba asked, her voice rising in anger slightly.

"No, of course not. Now just lay back and relax," Susan said, as she patted the green woman's shoulder.

Elphaba gave a sigh, but let Susan paint the strange green gunk on her face. After her face was completely covered Susan then took the two slices of cucumber and placed it over Elphaba's eyes. "Now just lay there and relax. I'll be back in a little bit." With that she left.

"Well this is boring," Elphaba whispered. "I can't even read with these things over my eyes." After five minutes the green woman was getting impatience, so she took the two cucumber slices off her eyes and started to eat the pieces.

"You are one interesting one," Susan said suddenly.

"I'm just not into these kind of things, sorry." Elphaba answered, as she shallowed the last part of second cucumber. "But thanks for the snacks."

"Do you want to see how you're friend is doing?" Susan asked.

"Yes, if you would please," Elphaba replied.

A smile formed upon Susan's lips as she shook her head, and threw a towel to Elphaba so she could wipe the green gunk from her face. She then motioned the green woman to follow her. Elphaba was quick to go after her.

Susan led the green woman into another room where Glinda was. Elphaba couldn't help but feel shocked when she saw her blonde girlfriend cover in the same green gunk that she was with two random slices of cucumbers over her eyes.

"I'll leave you too alone," Susan whispered before exiting.

"Glinda?" Elphaba questioned in shock. The green woman never thought she would see the day where the blonde would have a green face too.

"Elphie?" Glinda questioned, as she lifted the cucumbers from her eyes. "What are you doing here? You're suppose to be relaxing."

"I'm not good at this relaxing stuff apparently," Elphaba replied, as she kicked the floor with her boot.

"Aw, my dear Elphie, I guess this isn't your thing," Glinda said, as she motioned the green woman to get closer. She then noticed that Elphaba wouldn't stop staring at her. "Are you okay, Elphie?"

"Yes, I'm fine, it's just I never thought I would ever see you with a...green face," Elphaba answered.

"This green stuff is a mask to help prevent the signs of aging," Glinda replied.

"Glinda, you and I are too young to be thinking about wrinkles and aging," Elphaba said, with a cackle as she took the cucumbers from the blonde's hand and ate them.

"Maybe, but then I think about Madam Morrible, and her wrinkles, and I can't help but want to do this," Glinda answered as she took the green woman's hand into her own.

"I guess I'll leave you to your relaxing then," Elphaba said, as she went to leave but the blonde held on strong.

"You know, Elphie, I would be more relaxed if you were here with me." Glinda said, as she stood up and pushed the green woman into the chair before getting on her lap and curling up in her arms.

Elphaba smiled as she wrapped her arms around Glinda and let out a relaxed sigh before replying, "Now this kind of relaxing I like."