"Denpa Wave Chick Saki" co-wrote this with me. Enjoy!
When Elphaba wearily opened her eyes, she found herself lying in a field of poppies. The green woman sighed, looking up at the blue sky. It suddenly hit her that if she had stayed out here all night, that meant she'd left Galinda alone. Elphaba sat up quickly. What if something had happened to her? Scrambling to her feet, Elphaba ran back to Crage Hall, almost throwing herself through the door to their room. "Galinda!" she called, close to hyperventilating. "Please tell me you're here!"
The blonde was curled up tightly on her bed, staring at the wall. She didn't reply. Elphaba entered the bedroom, her eyes falling on the blonde. "Galinda..." She approached, sitting by her gently. "I...I don't even know where to begin. I don't hate you...I love you so much. I never should have even thought about hitting you! You're right. I was afraid...but please...I woke up this morning, and immediately I was worried about you. Please give me another chance. I don't...I don't think I can live without you."
Galinda clenched her eyes shut, slowly shaking her head. "I don't think this is going to work out..."
Elphaba felt her heart drop. "Galinda..." She paused, looking down and trying to hold back her tears before she looked back at the blonde, gently stroking her hair. "Your eyes, as we said our goodbyes, can't get them out of my mind, and I find I can't hide from your eyes, the ones that took me by surprise, the night you came into my life, where there's moonlight I see your eyes." After a pause, the green woman moved closer to the blonde. "How'd I let you slip away, when I'm longing so to hold you. Now I die for one more day, 'cause there's something I should have told you, there's something I should have told you..."
The blonde had to tear her eyes away from Elphaba's gaze, feeling her heart break for the green woman. She thought to herself, I have to tell her...it isn't fair to her...
Elphaba placed a hand on the side of Galinda's face, turning it so that they were looking at each other again. A few of her own tears fell on the blonde's face. "When I looked into your eyes. Why does distance make us wise? You were the song all along, and before the song dies..." Elphaba pulled the blonde into a tight embrace, holding her close. "I should tell you, I should tell you, I have always loved you. You can see it in my eyes..."
Galinda broke down in her arms, tears streaming down her face and sobs wracking her body. The green woman lost her composure as well, holding Galinda as tight as she could. "Please...I can't live without you...I love you so much Galinda."
"I can't...I can't do this..."
"If you leave...I'll die...please tell me how I can fix this."
"It's not...you..."
"Wh-what?"
"I...I..." Galinda choked on the words.
"You didn't do anything...it was me...I'm sorry."
"I cheated on you!" the blonde blurted out.
Elphaba was slightly confused at the confession. "What...recently?"
She nodded, covering her face with her hands. "Last...night..."
"O-oh...well...um..." Elphaba could have been angry. She could have yelled...but she knew the pain of being without Galinda. So instead, she gently moved the blonde's hands off her face, before she leaned in to kiss her.
Galinda could only stare in shock. "You..."
"I love you...and I'm sorry." Elphaba smiled slightly.
"Wh-why are you sorry?"
"Because I shouldn't have yelled at you...I shouldn't have hit you...I should have stayed."
"It's not your fault...I shouldn't have been so s-stupid and doubted you..."
"I gave you reason to doubt me...but not anymore. Galinda, I love you...and I'm not going to be afraid to show it any longer."
"R-really?" The blonde sniffed.
"Yes...really, because I will not lose you."
Galinda hugged her tightly. "I love you, Elphie. I love you so much...and whatever happened last night meant nothing to me. I swear. You're the only person I would ever want to do that with anymore..." She blushed.
"It's all right, my sweet. I...I feel...the same..."
"I love you I love you I love you..."
"I love you too..." She pulled away slightly, wiping the blonde's tears away. "I don't know about you...but I don't think I'm up for a day of class...do you want to go into town?"
Galinda sniffed, nodding her head. "I'd like that very much."
"Good...now let's clean up and we'll go, all right?"
"D-do you mind if I take a bath?"
"No, of course not...go ahead." Elphaba kissed her on the forehead.
"Thanks..." Galinda gave her a soft kiss before getting up and heading into the bathroom. The green woman smiled slightly, before she stood, moving into her closet to change. Galinda ran herself a nice hot bath, stripping down and getting into it. She sighed, as she tried to wash her weariness away.
Elphaba grabbed a bottle of oil she had in the closet and began to wash herself, telling herself that she didn't care if Galinda had been with someone. She was here now...and Elphaba would not make another mistake.
The blonde didn't take long in the bath. She stepped out and, after drying and wrapping a towel around herself, left the bathroom. Galinda quickly came up behind Elphaba, wrapping her arms around her middle and pressing against her. "I'm not looking, I promise. I just want to be close to you..."
Elphaba inhaled sharply, but closed her eyes, slowly relaxing and enjoying the feeling. She gently put her hands over the blonde's. "I...I want to be close to you too..."
"I missed you..."
"I missed you too..." Elphaba reached back to gently wrap an arm around the blonde's neck.
Galinda moved around so that the two of them were facing each other, pushing herself up to kiss her softly. "I love you."
Elphaba held her close, for once not embarrassed that she was standing only in her bra and underwear. "I love you too...and I really am sorry. I promise...I won't ever give you a reason to doubt again."
"And I promise to never hurt you again."
"Deal." Elphaba smiled. "Now let's get dressed so we can go, my sweet."
Galinda held herself closer. "But I like being like this."
"As do I...is this what you would prefer?"
The blonde nodded. "I need to make up for lost cuddle time..."
"All right...just let me put something over this then..."
Galinda held her closer, shaking her head. "No...please."
Elphaba winced internally. "B-but I don't...want you to see me so...exposed...yet..."
"I won't look..."
"P-promise?" Galinda nodded again. "All right..." Elphaba moved them to the bed awkwardly, as she was still holding Galinda. She fell onto the blonde's bed backwards, still holding the heiress close. "Here we are. Is this all right?
Galinda cuddled closer to her with a happy sigh. "I love the feel of your skin..."
"Thank you...and I love the feel of your...towel."
The blonde giggled. "Well, I could take it off if you wanted me to...but I'm not sure if you would want to see that much Galinda."
"I..." This was a crossroads for the green woman, but she had made herself a promise. "I would very much...like to...see your beauty...uncovered."
Galinda blushed. "R-really?"
Elphaba nodded. "Y-yes...but if you don't want to..." The green woman blushed as well.
Galinda sat up. "I...I do want to..." She undid her towel and let it fall around her waist, quickly looking away with a heavy blush.
Elphaba's own face darkened, as she looked at the blonde. "Galinda...you...you're beautiful..." She pulled the blonde close, running her hands across bare skin and letting out a sigh of content.
"Th-thanks..." She let out a small shiver of pleasure at feeling Elphaba's skin against her own. The green woman kissed the blonde passionately, brushing golden curls from her face. Galinda gave the softest of moans, returning the kiss. Elphaba pulled her closer, her free hand running down Galinda's back. The blonde's hands buried themselves in Elphaba's hair.
"I admit...this is preferable...to class."
"Mhmmm...definitely..."
As the two walked into Morrible's class the next day, Elphaba held Galinda's hand gently, leading her to the desk near the back where she usually sat. "I told you that I don't care what Morrible thinks. I am going to get out of this class one way or another."
The blonde smiled at her. "I'm not complaining...you're actually holding my hand in public."
"I...have you been listening to anything I've said, or were you just staring at our hands?"
Galinda looked up at her confused. "Hmmm?"
Elphaba smiled before she shook her head. "Well, that answers that question." She looked towards the door. "How mad do you think Morrible would be if I slammed the door shut on her when she walked in?"
The blonde gave her a serious look. "Elphie, don't."
"Awww...why not?"
"Because, I don't know about you, but I actually enjoy having a class with you."
Elphaba sighed. "Alright...for you, my sweet." After looking around the room, she quickly kissed the blonde on the forehead before reaching for her notebooks.
Galinda smiled. "Thank you, Elphie." She reached into her bag to pull out her own books.
The green woman sighed, as she pulled out her pen. "If you weren't...well, you, I would not be here anymore."
The blonde looked at her confused. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, you have a powerful influence over me."
"I'm sure you're just exaggerating."
Elphaba looked in her eyes. "No. I'm not."
"Really?"
"Yes, Galinda."
"Elphie, I..." The blonde stopped, seeing Milla enter the room. She settled for giving the green woman's hand a loving squeeze. Elphaba smiled, before she opened her notebook, flipping through the pages and still holding onto Galinda's hand. The heiress felt like she was floating on a cloud, she was so happy.
"Galinda, are you all right? You have a funny grin on your face," Elphaba observed.
"I can't help it," she giggled. "You're actually showing me affection in public."
"I...I told you that I would. I love you...and I don't care who knows. Let them be jealous...they should be."
"I know you said you would. It just...it makes me so happy."
Elphaba put an arm around her, giving her a gentle squeeze. "I'm glad...because that is my goal in life."
"And my goal is to make you happy."
"So we are even then." Galinda nodded, pulling away gently and taking her hand again with a smile. "I'll be right back," Elphaba said, giving the blonde a smile, before she stood and left the room, heading for the bathroom.
Galinda was distracted in her blissful state, so she didn't notice Milla also leaving the room, following close behind the green woman.
Elphaba finished with her business and took a bottle of oil from her dress pocket, using it to wash her hands. She heard the door open and looked up to see Milla in the mirror. She looked back down, choosing to ignore her, but the redhead wasn't going to have that. She pushed Elphaba up against the wall. "Who the hell do you think you are?"
The green woman let out a growl and easily shoved Milla away. "In case you didn't know, I am Elphaba Thropp, and it is not smart to attack me."
"Yeah, well you're also a bitch who doesn't know how to treat her girlfriend properly!"
"Wha- you don't know me! And what are you trying to prove?" Elphaba shook her head, pushing Milla gently. "Move aside before you get hurt."
"Oh, I don't know you? Well, I heard plenty from Galinda last night when you broke her heart, and she came running to me! You don't deserve her!"
Elphaba froze, her hand on the door. "She came to you, did she?"
"She told me everything you had done to her. You broke her heart, and she still came back to you! I was the one who was there for her! I treated her right!"
It didn't take long for Elphaba to put the two together. She looked back at Milla. "Perhaps...but she still came back to me. Maybe if you were green...she would have stayed."
"You don't deserve her!"
"No...I don't. But by some miracle I was blessed with her...and in all honesty...sucks for you!" Elphaba shrugged, before she left the bathroom, heading back to the classroom.
"This is not over, vegetable!" Milla followed after her.
Elphaba turned around with a sigh. "What are you going to do, hmm? Hit me? Go ahead. I dare you."
The redhead seriously played with the idea in her head but soon dismissed it. "No, I won't. But just remember..." She moved towards the room. "...I fucked her before you did, and she'll never forgive herself for it." Milla disappeared into the classroom.
The green woman's hands formed fists and she had to force herself to remain calm. "Not here, Elphaba...just wait..." She entered the classroom, moving to sit by Galinda again.
Galinda smiled up at her, but, after seeing her expression, it faded. "Elphie? What's wrong?"
"I...I know I said I would leave this alone, but I just have one question." She turned towards the blonde, taking her hands gently. "Do you...remember anything from that night? Anything at all?"
"I..." Galinda's mouth opened, but no words came out. The blonde started to tear up. She quickly got up and rushed from the room. "I'm sorry..."
"Galinda, wait!" Elphaba quickly chased after her. "Galinda, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you upset!"
"I can't...I can't...I'm sorry!" She collapsed back against the wall, covering her face with her hands to hide her tears.
"Shhh...it's okay...I'm sorry I asked," Elphaba said gently, as she took the blonde into her arms. "Calm down...it's all right...I've got you." She stroked her hair softly.
Galinda managed to whisper, "I don't, Elphie..."
"You don't what? Remember anything?"
The blonde shook her head. "And it makes it worse...I can't even tell you..."
"It's all right...don't you fret, my sweet. Everything will be all right."
"I'm sorry..."
"Don't be..." Elphaba kissed the top of her head. "It's all right." Galinda rested her forehead against the green woman's shoulder, trying to calm herself. Elphaba held her close as her mind began to formulate a plan that would settle this entire ordeal.
"Elphie, can...is it alright with you...if I go back to our room?"
"Not up to class, I see...alright, my sweet. You may return if you wish. I will go retrieve our things."
"Thank you..." The blonde turned away and started making her way back to their bedroom. Elphaba returned to the classroom, gathering up their things. She looked at Milla, giving the redhead a somewhat wicked grin before leaving.
After getting back to their room, Galinda went into the bathroom, washing her tearstained face. The green woman entered soon after, dropping their stuff on the floor. "Well, that was an informative class. I feel like I learned a lot."
Galinda gave a half-hearted chuckle. "Don't be silly, Elphie. We didn't actually stay for any of the class."
"Oh, my sweet...you must widen your thinking," Elphaba said, coming up behind the blonde and hugging her tightly.
"And how much must I widen it?"
Elphaba laughed. "Very much, my sweet. But do not worry about such things now."
"So am I allowed to know what it is exactly that you learned in class?"
"You will...later my sweet. I promise."
"Okay..." Galinda leaned back against the green woman with a soft sigh. "Elphie, can we lay down?"
"Right here on the floor?
"Of course not. On the bed, Elphie. I have a headache from all that crying..."
"Ah. Of course." Elphaba led her to the bed, sitting down. "Here we are. The bed." The green woman flopped onto her back.
Galinda crawled in next to her, cuddling against her side. "Thanks, Elphie..."
It was much later, after the sun had set, that Elphaba got up, leaving their room silently and heading down the hall, slipping into Milla's room easily. She entered the bedroom, standing over the bed and looking down at the sleeping redhead. After a few moments, Elphaba shook the bed. "Time to wake up..."
Milla shot up in the bed, looking around wildly. Her eyes fell on the green woman. "What the hell?"
"Trust me," Elphaba said, grabbing her by the throat, "this is hell." She threw Milla back down, holding her there. "Now, let's play a game. It's called I ask you a question, and you tell me the truth. Sound fun?"
"Get the fuck out of my room!"
"That's not part of the game." Elphaba leaned in close, her unusually sharp teeth glinting in the moonlight that filtered through the window. "When Galinda went to see you, you got her drunk. True or false?"
Milla eyed her teeth warily. "I-I don't have to tell you anything!"
"Wrong." The green woman headbutted the redhead. "You got Galinda drunk didn't you?"
She cried out in pain. "Y-yes! I did!"
"Good. Next question: what did you do to her?" Elphaba hovered over Milla's ear. "Keep in mind that my teeth are sharp enough to sever fingers."
The redhead froze in fear. "...nothing..."
"Wrong." Elphaba sank her teeth into Milla's ear. "Tell me the truth, or next time you lose to top of your ear! What did you do to Galinda?"
"Nothing! I didn't do anything!"
"Wrong! You-" Elphaba paused. "You didn't...rape her?"
"Nothing happened at all, I swear!"
"Don't fuck with me! You honestly didn't touch her?"
"W-we went to the bar and I did get her really drunk, b-but we came back and she j-just passed out! All I did was take off her clothes, so she would wake up and we'd be naked in bed and I could convince her that we had sex! Please, leave me alone!"
Elphaba looked down in relieved disbelief. "Come on," she said, standing and grabbing the back of Milla's nightdress. She dragged her from the room, down the hall, and into her own room. Upon entering the bedroom, she couldn't contain herself and shouted, "Galinda!"
The blonde ran out of the bathroom, dripping wet and with a towel wrapped around her. "Elphie, what's wr-" She froze when she saw that Milla was with her girlfriend. "Wh-why is she here?" Galinda held her towel closer to her, desperately wishing that she hadn't rushed from the bathroom.
Elphaba held Milla in a way that kept her arms pinned behind her back in a slightly painful way. "Tell her what you told me! Tell her the truth, or I swear to Oz, I will break your arms."
Galinda gasped. "Elphaba! What are you do-"
"Nothing happened, Galinda!" Milla cried out.
"Wh-what?" The blonde fell back a few steps. "But when I woke up..."
"When you woke up, you didn't remember anything at all! I lied to you..." She looked down.
"That's right. All that talk, and you didn't do shit." Elphaba released her. "Now get out, before I change my mind about hurting you."
"Wait!" Galinda looked at the redhead. "Why did you do it, Milla?"
"I...It's because I love you, Galinda. I have from the beginning..."
"But why would you do something like that to me?"
"Because you picked everyone besides me! You even fell in love with your servant for Oz's sake!"
Elphaba laughed at that. "You don't love her! You got her drunk and let her think you raped her! That's not love; that's greed! Get the fuck out, you selfish bitch." Milla glared at the green woman before storming from the room. Galinda collapsed on the side of the bed. "Galinda...are you all right?" Elphaba went to her side, taking her into her arms.
"I...I'm fine..." The blonde held close to her.
"I apologize if I scared you." Elphaba stroked her hair soothingly. "Tell me what you're feeling...what you're thinking."
"I feel...relieved..."
Elphaba smiled slightly. "Yes...I feel that as well."
"Thank you, Elphie..." Galinda kissed her lovingly. "Thank you so much...you have no idea how much it killed me to think that I hurt you."
"Anything for you, my sweet...and I do believe this hurt you more than it did me...but I'm glad I could make it right." Elphaba kissed her again, pulling her close.
"I love you so much, Elphie. You're the only person I ever want to have sex with ever again." The blonde returned the kiss, but she froze when the realization of what she had said hit her. She blushed. "I...I'm sorry...I didn't mean to..."
Elphaba was blushing as well, and she looked down as she said, "It's all right, because I...I feel...exactly the same."
"You are the only for me."
"As you are for me..." Elphaba kissed her again, running her hands over what bare skin was exposed.
Galinda shivered at the touch, looking at her a little breathlessly. "Elphie...can you..."
"What? What's wrong? Do...you want me to stop?"
"N-no...can you...touch...me?"
"Am...am I not?"
"More..." The blonde blushed.
"Um...I'm afraid I don't understand."
Galinda took the green woman's hand in her own, leading it up to one of her breasts. She bit her lip and inhaled sharply at the feel. "Like...that..."
Elphaba's breathing quickened slightly, and she pulled her hand away. But a few moments later, she returned it to the blonde's breast, very gently squeezing it. Slowly, she brought her free hand to Galinda's other breast, surprising herself.
The blonde kissed her, deepening it quicker than usual. Her hands buried themselves in Elphaba's hair with a soft moan. Elphaba made a surprised muffled noise but soon relaxed into the kiss, keeping her hands where they were. "Th-thank you..." she mumbled between kisses.
"Whatever you wish...my sweet..."
"I love you." Galinda pulled away to look straight into her eyes, gently stroking the side of her face.
The green woman leaned into her touch. "I love you too...and I don't want you to ever feel otherwise."
"I will never doubt you again."
"I do believe that our favorite married couple has returned to Shiz."
Galinda looked up from her book. "Fiyero's back?"
"I assume so. I saw Sarima leaving the registrar's office."
"Oh..." The blonde thought for a moment. "I wonder if they'll move off campus or stay here..."
"Might I ask what it matters to you?" Elphaba said. "You're not still worried about Sarima...are you?"
"N-no...of course not. Just...curious."
"Galinda..." Elphaba moved to the blonde's side, hugging her. "Tell me the truth...please?"
"I don't know...I...I know she used to be your friend. But...something about her...it unsettles me."
The green woman held her closer. "My sweet...I understand. I'm not saying you have to like her. Just trust that I love you and I will always protect you...no matter what."
"I know that you love me Elphie, and I trust you with my life. I know you'll always be there to protect me."
"So please don't fret then." Elphaba kissed the side of her head gently.
Galinda smiled softly, leaning into her. "I'll try not to..."
"Good." Elphaba moved to sit behind her. "So...what shall we do for the rest of the day?"
"Well...cuddling for the rest of the day sounds amazing..." The blonde smiled. "But I suppose you wouldn't want that..."
Elphaba rolled her eyes. "I know what mind tricks you're trying here." She kissed the blonde's neck, tickling it with her lips.
Galinda giggled. "Oh, I have no idea what you mean."
"You're cute, but not enough to distract me. You just want to lie in bed with me all day."
"You know, now that you mention it...staying in bed all day with you sounds wonderful. Great idea, Elphie.
The green woman's brow furrowed slightly, but then she smiled. "Oh my sweet...you are amusing."
"Amusing in what way?"
"Amusing in all ways, my sweet."
"In all good ways?"
"Of course. Don't worry your pretty blonde head about it."
"Good. I wouldn't want to annoy you or anything."
"Even if you did I wouldn't say it, for I love you too much."
The blonde nearly gaped at her. "But that isn't fair to you, Elphie."
Elphaba laughed. "My sweet I am only joking. Please calm yourself."
"You're sure?"
"Yes, Galinda."
The blonde would have replied, but she heard something outside. "Is that...a baby crying?"
Elphaba looked up. "It sounds like it."
Galinda stood up, going over to the window. She smiled at seeing a familiar blonde across the path, bouncing a baby in his arms. "It's Fiyero. Let's go say 'Hi,' Elphie."
Elphaba groaned. "Do I have to? Being social makes me sad..."
"Oh, come on. It won't be that bad." She took the green woman's hand and led her from the room.
"I don't want to..." Elphaba half resisted against the blonde.
"Well, if you want any Galinda cuddles tonight, you'll come."
The green woman sighed. "You hate me..."
"No, I do not." Elphaha made a face, but didn't protest further as they emerged from Crage Hall. The blonde went up on her toes to whisper in her ear. "I wouldn't make out naked with someone I didn't like," she giggled.
The green woman blushed. "We weren't...there was underwear!"
"I wasn't wearing any..." Elphaba's face was so dark green that she had to turn away, hiding behind her hands. "Oh, Elphie...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you so badly."
"I-I'm fine...go talk to Fiyero..."
"Okay..." Galinda continued on to the other blonde, coming up behind him and tapping him on the shoulder. "Having a bit of trouble there, Yero?"
The prince turned. "Oh, hi Galinda. Irji here just won't stop crying. I don't know how Sarima does it...maybe this father thing isn't for me."
"Let me try." She held out her arms for him. "I'm sure you'll be a great father, Yero. You just need some time to get used to it." The blonde gently placed his son in Galinda's outstretched arms.
"So he's doing all right then?" Elphaba asked, coming up beside the blonde heiress.
"Oh yeah. He's healthy as any baby...Elphaba...thank you again." The green woman waved it off, looking down. "Actually...could you watch Irji for a little? I need to...go find Sarima. I'll be back soon." He gave a smile, before he walked past them.
Galinda moved to sit on the nearby bench, cooing at the baby with a smile. As soon as he had been in her arms, Irji had quieted, looking up at her with big, calm eyes. "He looks just like his father."
Elphaba sat beside her, looking at Irji. "He's so tiny..." The green woman let out a slight grunt when the baby grabbed her braid. "And physical."
The blonde chuckled, gently prying Irji away from her girlfriend's hair. "It's amazing how people are brought into the world...we all start out so small..."
"Yes...you have yet to grow out of the smallness."
Galinda gently shouldered her. "I know I'm short, okay. I'm pocket-sized, remember?"
"I know...I didn't say I didn't like it." Elphaba put an arm around her. "You're perfect the way you are."
"And I feel the same about you." The blonde leaned her head against the green woman. "Elphie...do you think we'll ever have a baby?"
Elphaba froze. "I...um...my sweet, you know that if I could, I would give you anything and everything you asked for. But...it's biologically impossible for us to...well...you'd have to either adopt or...have someone...else's...baby..." Those last words were hard to get out.
"I know...And I would never have anybody else's baby, Elphie. I swear...perhaps we'll be able to give someone's deserving child a loving home."
"If that is what you wish my sweet...though I must admit, I don't think I would be the best parent."
"I think you would be a wonderful parent."
"I haven't the patience to deal with...babies."
"You have the patience to do deal with me."
"Yes, but you can speak. You can tell me when something's wrong...with babies...they just cry."
"You can tell by their body language, Elphie. It's the same as any normal person. You just have to learn their language."
"Maybe you can my sweet...but I cannot." Elphaba kissed the blonde's temple gently. "But for you...I would try."
"I love you, Elphie...so much..."
"I love you too, my sweet." A pause. "You...you really want a baby?"
"I don't know...I mean...it would be nice to start a family of my own...but I don't want to have to give you up either."
"Why...why would you have to give me up? Are...are you planning on breaking up with me?"
"N-no. Of course not. But it's like you said...it's physically impossible for either of us to have a child with the other. And I refuse to cheat on you, Elphie."
"Then we could adopt...or I...I could find a way through magic."
"Thank you, Elphie..." Galinda giggled when the baby in her arms grabbed one of her fingers and started sucking on it. "I sure hope Fiyero finds your mommy soon, Irji."
"Oh? Do you plan on kidnapping little Irji?"
"No, he's hungry...though he is quite cute..." She grinned. "Maybe I will kidnap him."
"I don't know if that would be the best idea, my sweet. How would we provide for a baby?"
The blonde gave her a very obvious look. "Do you remember who I am?"
"I meant...we're not exactly...please don't look at me like that...All I meant was that we are not properly equipped...or ready."
"I know what you meant. I'm just teasing you. I would never actually kidnap a child."
"I know you wouldn't..."
"I see you found my son. I was afraid Fiyero had left him somewhere."
The green woman immediately looked down at the familiar voice, darkening slightly. Galinda stiffened, still remembering the lake incident. "He asked us to watch Irji while he went to find you." She handed the baby over to Sarima. "He's a little hungry."
Sarima took Irji from her. "As always...I blame Fiyero for that." She didn't look at the green woman, as she said, "Thank you for watching him."
"It was nothing." The blonde gave her a small smile. "Well, I think we'll be going back up to our room now. Have a nice day, Miss Sarima."
"Yes...you too." Sarima left and Elphaba took the blonde's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
"You were fine," she said, kissing the side of her head.
"Thanks..." Galinda started back inside.
"Galinda..." Elphaba followed her, grabbing her hand again. "Hey...it's fine."
"I know...I just can't get her out of my head..."
When they reached their room, Elphaba sat on the couch, pulling the blonde into her lap. She took her face gently in her hands, so that they were looking at each other. "Look at me...just me. She. Will. Never. Hurt. You. Again. I won't let anyone hurt you. I love you."
Galinda gave a small nod, leaning into the touch. "I love you too, Elphie..."
"I know what she did...is hard to forget, but I hope...that you can think of me and feel better...if only for a moment." She smiled slightly. "And if that isn't too selfish."
"I think that is the perfect solution." She gave her a smile. "And not selfish at all."
Elphaba pulled her into a tight embrace. "Good...then let's begin now, shall we?"
"That sounds like a wonderful plan."