Linger
She knew it was dangerous to linger, it was dangerous to be there period. But she couldn't resist the urge to pass by, and it was the most direct path to her intended destination.
Having convinced herself she wouldn't see anyone anyway, she was surprised to see Glinda and Fiyero walking through the town outside Shiz. She pulled her cloak tighter as she slipped into the shadows to observe: Glinda was talking animatedly, waving her arms all over, as Fiyero listened amusedly. Elphaba tried to suppress the ache that arose; they'd chosen different paths, but at least Glinda looked happy.