My buddy "Denpa Wave Chick Saki" co-wrote this with me. Enjoy!
"So...what does my sweet want for her birthday?"
The blonde thought for a moment, before grinning. "Naked cuddles with my girlfriend."
"But you get those everyday...are you sure there isn't something more you want?" Elphaba set down the blonde's trunk.
"All I want for my birthday is you, Elphie."
The green woman blushed lightly. "A-all right...if that's what you want..."
"Thank you. You're the best thing I could ever ask for." Galinda skipped through the door to her room.
Elphaba opened the blonde's trunk and began to unpack, placing things where they went. "Wasn't your dress supposed to arrive today? I don't see it..." she called from the closet.
Galinda looked in the closet, frowning a little. "Maybe...it's just taking a little longer. The ball's not until tomorrow night...hopefully it'll be here by then."
"Oh, it'll be here..." A sudden bark and Fae leapt from the brunette's lap, running to the blonde and jumping excitedly.
"Rosie!" Galinda smiled, leaning down to pick up the puppy. "And Fae!" She cradled the dog in her arms, rubbing her belly. "I sure hope Rosie's been taking good care of you."
"Fae's been taking care of me," Nessa said with a giggle. She approached the two, giving them each a hug. "I have your dress, by the way. It's my gift to you."
"Awwww. Thank you, Nessa. I love it." The blonde giggled.
"Isn't that cheating?" Elphaba said.
"Oh? And what did you get her?"
The green woman paused. "I...it's a surprise. Don't ruin the surprise, Nessie!" Galinda sat on the edge of her bed with Fae, watching them with a big smile.
After they'd finished bickering, Nessa left and Elphaba sat beside the blonde. "Sometimes that girl..."
"You know you love her, Elphie."
"Of course, but still...just like you, she's stubborn!" Elphaba tackled the blonde down on the bed, tickling her with a grin.
Galinda shrieked, trying to roll away with a giggle. "Elphie, stop it! Ahah!" Fae hopped around them, barking excitedly.
"Nope." Elphaba continued, but stopped after a while, leaning down to kiss the blonde.
Galinda gave a breathless laugh, kissing her back. "You mean green thing."
"Awww...should I banish myself to my own room for the night?"
"Definitely not. I think your punishment should be...having to put up with me all night." She grinned.
"Oh no! Not that!" Elphaba rolled to the side. "I don't know if I'll survive."
"I think it's a fitting punishment." The blonde rolled on top of her.
Elphaba blushed, when she saw Galinda on top of her. "H-hello..."
"No need to blush, Elphie." She chuckled. "That's for later when the clothes come off."
"Nnn...I...um..." The green woman found herself at a loss for words.
Galinda rolled away with a giggle. "You're so cute when you get all flustered."
The green woman watched her, sitting up. "I am not...and that's not fair..."
"Yes, you are..." She sat up as well, wrapping her arms around Elphaba. "And how is it not fair?"
"To be all adorable and then...roll away. You tease..."
"Awww. I'm sorry." The blonde sat back with a pout. "I didn't mean to tease you with my cuteness."
"I think you do mean it." Elphaba leaned forward, her lips mere inches from the blonde's. "I can do it too, you know..." She blushed at her own words.
"But you don't follow through." Galinda closed the gap between them, locking their lips in a lingering kiss.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Elphaba pulled away slightly.
"You try to tease me by withholding yourself...but you cave before I do." She giggled.
The green woman made a face. "That just means I love you more."
"Think what you will." Galinda grinned, before she pounced on her girlfriend, pinning her to the bed with a passionate kiss.
"Gah!" Elphaba's cry of surprise was muffled by the kiss, but she held the blonde close, running a hand through her hair.
"I love you, Elphie."
"I love you too..." Elphaba ran her thumb over one of the blonde's cheekbones gently. "So much..."
Galinda leaned into the touch with a smile, nuzzling her hand. "This is already the best birthday I've ever had."
"This is only the beginning, my sweet."
ZZ
The next morning, for once, Galinda woke before Elphaba. Over the night, the covers had gathered just below their waists. The blonde smiled, admiring the way the morning sun shone off her girlfriend's skin.
In her sleep, Elphaba rolled over so that she was facing the blonde, brushing hair from her own face. The motion woke her, and she opened her eyes sleepily.
Galinda leaned forward to kiss her gently. "Good morning, sleeping beauty."
The green woman smiled slightly. "Morning...why are you awake before me?"
"I'm not sure, actually...I guess I was just far too excited about tonight to stay asleep."
"Nnnn...the ball..." Elphaba closed her eyes again. "Maybe I'll sleep right through that."
"Aww. Please don't do that, Elphie. I really want you to be there."
"I know you're about to give me that pout, and I refuse to look."
"Pwease, Elphie?" The blonde pouted.
Elphaba couldn't help but open her eyes, and she sighed. "Oh, my sweet...yes, yes, I'll go for you."
"Thank you, pookie." Galinda leaned over to give her a lingering kiss. "Can I convince you to wear a dress too?"
The green woman let out a groan. "Galinda...not this again. You know I can't."
"Please, Elphie? Do it for me? It's my birthday."
"I know...but your father...if he sees me in a dress...it will be all bad. You know I have to wear the emerald suit."
"Popsicle will understand. I'll explain to him. This is what I want for my birthday."
"Galinda, please...fancy dresses make me so...uncomfortable. Why does it mean so much to you?"
"Because I never get to see you all prettied up."
Elphaba sighed, rolling onto her back and fiddling with the hem of the comforter. "I'll...think about it, okay?"
"Thank you..." The blonde admired the sight Elphaba's new position provided, gently running her hand down the green woman's front.
Elphaba inhaled softly at the feeling, her back arching slightly. "Nnnnn...Glin...is this a persuasion technique?"
Galinda smiled. "Actually, I just happen to love your body." She leaned over to shower her girlfriend's stomach with soft kisses. "Though if you think it will help persuade you too..." She grinned.
Small gasps came from the green woman. "It might...be working..."
The blonde smiled, moving up to straddle Elphaba's stomach. Her lips left a trail of lingering kisses over her breasts and up her neck. "Pretty please wear a dress for me tonight?"
Elphaba inhaled sharply, gripping the bedsheets. "F-fine...I'll wear...a dress...Oz,Galinda..." she managed to gasp out.
"Can I pick it for you?" Galinda leaned down to kiss her on the lips.
"Mmmm...if you want..."
"Thank you, Elphie." The blonde smiled, gently stroking her cheek.
Elphaba looked up at her, smiling slightly. "You always get what you want, don't you?"
Galinda giggled. "I am the birthday girl after all."
"Not yet my sweet. Today is only the ball."
The blonde stuck her tongue out at her. "Well, it's close enough."
"If you say so." Elphaba leaned up to kiss the blonde, despite her tongue being out.
Galinda couldn't stop a small moan from escaping. "I do say so..." She buried her hands in the brunette's hair before kissing her passionately.
The green woman pulled her closer. "Well you know I listen to you...most of the time."
"Yes...and it's the times that you don't that I don't like..." She smiled.
"I apologize my sweet." Elphaba gave her another kiss. "Shall we wash up?" Galinda nodded, kissing the green woman again before getting off of her and heading into the bathroom. "Am I obliged to join you or do you prefer to be alone? I can wait, if so."
The blonde turned on the water. "I would love it if you would join me." Elphaba blushed, but followed her into the bathroom, shutting the door. She picked up her bottle of oil and began to rub it into her skin. Galinda slid into the tub with a happy sigh. "Elphie, did you mean it when you said I could pick your dress for tonight?"
"As much as I may regret it...yes I meant it."
Galinda clapped her hands with an excited giggle. "Yay! Thank you, Elphie."
"It will be my gift to you." Elphaba leaned over to begin on her legs.
"I love my present!" The blonde picked up the bar of soap and started washing herself.
Elphaba smiled slightly. "As long as you are pleased my sweet." The green woman turned away, as she washed between her legs. Galinda couldn't resist looking up at the green woman, but she found she couldn't look away after, admiring the way her body moved. Elphaba finished and set the bottle down, turning back around. She blushed when she saw Galinda staring. "Um...can I help you?"
The blonde rested her chin on the side of the tub, smiling dreamily. "You're so beautiful, Elphie..."
"Th-thank you." She looked away, still blushing. Galinda pulled her gaze away and finished bathing, grabbing a towel and stepping out of the tub. Elphaba pulled her close, making sure not to burn herself.
Galinda melted into the embrace, a warm smile on her face. "I love you, Elphie."
"I love you too...now dry off." Elphaba pulled away slightly.
The blonde nodded, using the towel to dry herself off. She ran her hands over herself to make sure she hadn't missed anywhere, before she reached up to undo the clip on her hair, shaking her head and letting blonde curls fall around her shoulders. Galinda smiled up at her girlfriend. "There. All done."
Elphaba smiled before she picked the blonde up, kissing her neck. "I'm so glad."
Galinda giggled, wrapping her arms around the green woman's shoulders. "Me too." Elphaba left a trail of kisses on her neck, moving out into the bedroom and into the closet where she pushed the blonde against the wall gently, kissing her again. Galinda sighed happily, returning the kiss. She gently stroked the green woman's cheek, while her other hand was buried deep in her raven hair.
"I see you trust me to keep you from falling."
The blonde giggled softly. "I'm hardly off the ground..."
"Well you used to freak out."
"And? Is it such a bad thing to be gaining trust in my girlfriend?"
"No..." Elphaba let her forehead rest on Galinda's shoulder. Galinda turned to gently kiss the green woman's cheek with a smile. Elphaba set her down gently. "Shall we dress or attend the ball naked?"
The blonde giggled. "Well we still have all day. How about we stay naked for now and dress later?"
"If you so wish. Though Fae may mistake me for grass..."
"No she wouldn't. You're far too pretty to be grass."
"We'll see about that." Elphaba looked down to see Fae jumping at her feet. "See? It's started already."
Galinda rolled her eyes, reaching down to pick up the puppy. "She just wants some attention, silly."
"I'm sure you'll give her plenty of that."
"But not as much as I give you." She smiled.
"That's what you say now..."
ZZ
Galinda held a box out to her girlfriend with a grin. "Here's your dress, Elphie."
The green woman took it. "I have to wear a box?"
"No." She rolled her eyes. "It's in the box, silly."
"Ah, yes. Of course." Elphaba opened the box, pulling out the familiar dress. "I just can't get away from this dress, can I?"
"I gave it to you for a reason. You refused to wear it last year, Elphie, and you still have yet to wear it."
Ephaba smiled slightly. "All right, my sweet. A promise is a promise."
"Thank you." She pulled the green woman down for a kiss.
"I hope you enjoy this gift." Elphaba pulled away from the blonde and turned away from her as she slipped the dress on.
"I am enjoying it very much." Galinda smiled, before she went into the closet to get her own dress.
The green woman blushed before she went to stand in the closet doorway. "Now I get to stare at you dressing."
She giggled. "If that's what you want." Galinda turned around, gasping when she saw her girlfriend. "Elphie...you look gorgeous." Her eyes slid up and down the flowing purple dress, admiring the way the color contrasted with Elphaba's skin.
Under Galinda's scrutiny, Elphaba turned a dark green and looked down. "Please...put your dress on so I can divert all this attention to you."
"But I can't help it. You're beautiful."
"I...um...so are you! Now please put your dress on..."
Galinda smiled. "Alright, alright. If it'll make you feel more comfortable..." The blonde pulled her dress off of its hanger and pulled the pink garment on. She turned her back to Elphaba. "Can you zip me up?" Elphaba nodded, approaching her and zipping the back of the dress up. She wrapped her arms around the blonde, pulling her close and taking in the scent of her hair with a sigh. Galinda chuckled softly. "This is going to be the best birthday ever..."
"Oh? And what makes you think that?"
"Because I'm spending it all with you."
"Not all, my sweet. We still have a ball to attend, and very soon."
"Yes, but you'll be with me the entire ball. You are my bodyguard after all." She gave her a wink.
"Ahh, now that is something I never thought I'd hear you say," Elphaba said with a slight chuckle. "But yes, my sweet, I promise to stay by your side and protect you all night."
"And thus this is going to be the best birthday ever."
"Well I hate to argue." Elphaba took Galinda's hands, giving the blonde a little spin before pulling her in for a kiss. "Come on. Let's not keep the guests waiting too much longer."
Galinda giggled and followed her, doing an extra little spin. "I'm so happy they finished my dress on time. I love it so much! It's a perfect combination of my three favorite things in a dress: ruffles, pink, and sparkles."
"Yes, it's perfect for you. And if you weren't the petite blonde I loved, I would run away screaming."
"Perhaps next year I'll make you wear this dress."
"I will jump in a lake if you do that."
The blonde's jaw dropped. "Then it's a good thing I was only joking."
Elphaba grinned, kissing the blonde. "As was I." She moved to slip her shoes on.
Galinda smiled, strapping on her own shoes. "Are you all ready?"
"I am always ready." Elphaba approached the blonde, shyly offering her arm. "Shall we face your adoring fans?"
Galinda happily took her arm. "Yes, we shall."
The green woman gave the blonde one last kiss before leading her from the room and down the stairs into the entry hall, where guests were still arriving.
Galinda stood by the door, politely greeting guests as they arrived. The blonde couldn't keep a smile from her face, as her excitement grew. An elderly group walked in and made their way over to her. "Oh, hello Mr & Mrs Porter. It's so good to see you. Ah and I see Madame Upland is here with you. Good evening to you all."
Elphaba never said anything as she stood beside the blonde, scanning the room and giving the occasional nod when courtesy called for it. After the Porters moved on into the ballroom, Galinda turned to wait for the next arrivals, but she realized that the Upland patriarch was still standing in front of them. "Madame, don't you want to go join your friends in the ballroom?"
The elderly woman shook her head, winking at her. "Oh, those two won't even realize I'm not there. They're far too absorbed in each other."
The blonde giggled. "Love is a wonderful thing, but perhaps not so much for the one excluded."
Madame Upland wrinkled her nose a little. "It's not so bad, really. For the moment though, I'd prefer to have a meaningful conversation with someone else, if you know what I mean."
"I understand completely. Well you're welcome to stay here for a little with me and Elphaba."
The older woman looked towards her companions in the ballroom, before standing next to Galinda. "I think I'm going to take you up on that offer."
The green woman became aware that the Uplandian patriarch was still standing by them and she looked over at her, an eyebrow raised. She went back to scanning the room, though slightly wondering what interest the elderly woman had in staying with them.
"Elphaba, you're actually wearing a dress?" Nessa said, approaching the green woman.
"Hard to believe, I know. It's my gift to Galinda."
The brunette giggled. "Isn't that cheating?"
"Don't use my lines against me!"
Galinda laughed at the two of them, but returned her focus to the woman beside her. "So Madame, I hope that life up in the Gillikin has been treating you well?"
"There's no need for 'Madame's here, dear. Just call me Rosalina. And life has been very good to me. How about you, dear? Have you been feeling ill at all lately?"
The blonde shook her head. "Not at all, actually. I've been feeling wonderful." She smiled.
"That's good. Are you still feeling well today? Now?"
Galinda's brow furrowed in confusion. "Um, yes. I feel perfectly fine. Is there something going around that I should be worried about catching?"
The older woman waved it off. "Oh, no, dear. There isn't anything to worry about. You won't catch anything." Rosalina looked around, staying by them for a few more moments. "Well, I think I should rejoin my friends now. Take care, dear."
"A-alright. Have a good night, Madame." Galinda turned to her girlfriend. "Is it just me or was that a little...odd?"
"Hmm? Oh...yes, perhaps a little." Elphaba watched her go, then looked at Nessa. "Do you feel well?"
"I'm fine," Nessa said with a shrug. "That was a little odd though..."
Elphaba looked back at her girlfriend. "Tell me if you start to feel even the tiniest bit off, okay?"
"I feel perfectly fine, Elphie. That was just...weird."
"Yes...I agree." They continued greeting guests until the call for dinner came and Elphaba offered her arm to the blonde again. Galinda took the offered arm, letting Elphaba lead her into the banquet hall and help her into her seat.
The green woman sat beside her, and her gaze fell on the Wizard sitting at the head. She felt a flash of anger, and, under the table, she gripped Galinda's hand for support. She would not lose her composure...not tonight.
Galinda gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. She whispered to her, "You'll be fine, Elphie." Elphaba looked at the blonde, smiling slightly before their meals were placed in front of them. She picked at her food, not really eating anything. "Elphie, are you okay?"
"Fine...just focusing on staying calm...this is more relaxing than actually eating."
The blonde gave her a small smile. "You're sure?"
"I'm sure. Besides, I wasn't the one told to watch out for illnesses."
Galinda stuck her tongue out at the green woman quickly. "Don't rub it in."
Elphaba's smiled faded. "I'm not trying to...I wish it had been me...I deserve an illness far more than you do."
"Don't worry about it, Elphie. I'm not going to get sick. I never get sick, remember?"
"That's what worries me. You've never been sick, so if you get sick now, who's to say your immune system will be strong enough to fight it?"
"Or my immune system is super strong and that's why I never get sick. So even if something is going around, I won't catch it."
"Don't say that...you'll jinx yourself..." Elphaba looked back at her food again.
The blonde gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "I'll be fine. Don't worry."
"I hope so..."
ZZ
After a speech and a toast to the birthday girl from her father, the congregation of people started making their way into the ballroom. Galinda pushed her sister's chair in front of her.
Elphaba leaned in close to the blonde, whispering, "I'll be right back, my sweet." She left, heading down a deserted hallway towards the restrooms. She knew Galinda would want to dance, and that would make Elphaba nervous, which in turn would make her have to...well...it was better to get it done now.
Rosalina noticed the green woman leaving Galinda's side, and she quickly followed her. "Miss Thropp, may I have a word with you?"
Elphaba jumped at the voice. "I...um...how do you know my name?"
The older woman chuckled. "Who doesn't know the infamous green bodyguard to Miss Arduenna?"
"I...hardly believe myself to be infamous in the fact that people know my name...I'm just, as you said, the green bodyguard. But what may I help you with?"
"You are close to the Miss Galinda, are you not?"
"Y-yes, we...she and I...I mean...I've been around her most of my life." Of course she would not openly admit their friendship or...more.
"Watch out for her."
"What...what do you mean? That's my job." Elphaba's eyes narrowed, as she grew suspicious. "Are you planning to do something to her? Do you know of a plan to harm her? You'd better tell me if you do."
Rosalina shook her head. "I would never dream of harming her." She quickly put a hand to the side of Elphaba's head, closing her eyes and forcing a vision into her.
"Hey! You can't-" The green woman was cut off, as the vision hit her.
Galinda was lying in a hospital bed. Tubes and wires ran from different parts of her body and her eyes were closed, with her breathing labored.
Elphaba let out a gasp, when the vision ended. "What...what was that? What's wrong with her?"
The woman's hand slipped away. "It will happen, Miss Thropp, no matter what anybody does. But when your vision comes true...find me. I'll be needed when it's over." She reached into her purse and handed Elphaba a folded piece of paper with writing on it. "This is where I'm staying for a while."
Elphaba took the paper, still unsettled. "Why? What's wrong? How do you know this? You should be able to stop it...I can't bear to see her like that..."
Rosalina frowned. "There isn't anything that anyone can do to stop this. We can only wait it out."
"I can't just wait! You would show me something as heart-wrenching as that about my girlfriend, and then tell me I have to sit and watch it?" Elphaba shouted angrily.
"Your girlfriend will be alright when it's all over. It's just a matter of waiting."
"I don't care! I don't want her there in the first place!"
"There isn't anything we can do, Miss Thropp."
"Then you did it merely to torture me!" Elphaba turned away, starting back for the ballroom angrily.
"I did it so that, when it is over and she is at her most vulnerable, you will be able to help her." The green woman ignored her, as she continued walking, punching the wall. Rosalina nodded to herself, before leaving the palace silently, having passed on the information she had needed to.
ZZ
Galinda had left the ballroom, when Elphaba still hadn't rejoined them. "Elphie?" She finally found the green woman. "Elphie, are you okay?"
Elphaba looked up at the blonde's voice. "I...I'm fine..." She pulled Galinda into a tight embrace. "I'll never let anything happen to you..."
The blonde's eyes widened a little. "Um...thank you? Are you sure there's nothing wrong?"
"Yes...I'm sure. Let's return to the others now...I'll even dance with you." Elphaba gave her a small smile.
Galinda's face brightened. "Really, Elphie?"
"Yes...anything for you, my sweet." She took the blonde's hands in her own, kissing them.
"This really is the best birthday ever!" She giggled.
Elphaba smiled. "I hope so...now let's go." She led Galinda back to the ballroom, bowing slightly to the blonde once they arrived. "Might I have this dance?"
Galinda blushed happily, holding her hand out to the green woman. "I'd be honored."
Elphaba blushed as well, as she took her position, taking the blonde's hand gently. "I'll try not to step on you."
"You'll be fine, Elphie. You're a wonderful dancer."
"I'm not sure about that...but I try." The song began and the two started dancing, Elphaba managing to keep from looking at her feet too much.
ZZ
From her spot in the corner, Nessa spotted the pair. It was true, they had become friends, but lately...things had seemed different between them. Not that she thought it was bad -after all, Elphaba had long ago earned such respect- but it was just...different.
ZZ
Galinda collapsed on her bed with a happy sigh. "Best birthday ever..."
Elphaba sat beside her, taking off her shoes. "You birthday isn't until tomorrow, my sweet."
"Well, that's what it makes it so much better. I'm having such an amazing birthday and my birthday hasn't even started yet."
The green woman smiled, looking down at her. A sudden image of her vision came back and Elphaba shook it away. No...I will not allow that to happen. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself so much." She leaned down to kiss the blonde.
"I always enjoy myself when I'm with you, Elphie." Galinda smiled up at her, returning the kiss.
"As do I." Elphaba moved away, taking her dress off and slipping into her nightdress before she lay down beside Galinda with a sigh.
"You know what would make this birthday even better?"
"What, my sweet? Tell me and it shall be yours."
The blonde gently tugged at the front of Elphaba's nightdress. "Naked cuddles with my girlfriend."
Elphaba smiled before she sat up, undoing the ties and sliding out of her nightdress, revealing all her verdant skin to the blonde. "Like this?" She dropped her embarrassment like her nightdress, as if she had finally accepted she was beautiful...in her way.
Galinda smiled, reaching forward to run her hands along Elphaba's skin. "Exactly like that." The green woman shivered. She undid the blonde's dress as well, sliding it from her body before she pulled her close. Galinda gave a happy sigh, curling against her.
Elphaba ran her hands across the blonde's skin, before she gently rolled her onto her back, moving over her. She leaned down to kiss the blonde deeply. "Galinda, I won't ever let anyone or anything hurt you...you know that right? You know...that I would die for you?"
Galinda let out a soft moan. "I don't want you to die...but I understand."
"Good..." Elphaba leaned down to kiss her again, moving to her neck. "I hope...this is acceptable?" The blonde nodded, holding Elphaba close. She gently kissed the green skin of her neck and shoulder. The green woman moved to kiss the blonde's breasts, hesitantly moving her mouth over the nipple as she grasped Galinda's hip. Galinda's breath hitched at the feeling. Her hands slid down Elphaba's back. Elphaba gasped, her back arching and pushing her body against Galinda's. Her hand moved lower, running along the blonde's leg. She looked up at her. "Is this...do you want this?"
"If you're...comfortable..."
Elphaba paused, before she moved up to kiss the blonde just as she slid one finger inside her. "Tell me...if you want me to stop...I love you, Galinda."
Galinda gasped, holding the green woman closer. "I...I love you too..."
Elphaba added a second finger, moving gently inside the blonde. She would protect her...no matter what anyone said. I will NOT let my vision come true... She kissed the blonde's neck, moving up to suck on her ear.
"E-elphie..." She moaned, writhing underneath her.
"What is it? I'm right here..." Hesitantly, she slid a third finger in, continuing to move inside the heiress. "A-am I doing something...wrong?"
"N-no..." Galinda clutched at her tightly, as the pleasure grew. Her back arched up, pushing her harder against Elphaba. The green woman continued, holding Galinda close. She kissed her neck again, feeling her fingers go particularly deep. The blonde cried out when pleasure shot from the thrust.
Elphaba paused at the cry. "Um...does that mean...you're done? Should I keep going?"
Galinda tried to slow her breathing and calm down. "I-it's fine...you don't have to anymore..."
"Are you...sure?" Elphaba kissed her gently, not withdrawing.
"I'm...done." She nodded breathlessly.
The green woman withdrew gently, leaving only for a few moments to wipe her hand off before she returned, moving over Galinda again. "Was that...an acceptable gift?"
Galinda smiled at her. "That was an amazing present..."
Elphaba blushed, before she rolled to the side, taking Galinda in her arms. "I love you so much..."
"I love you too..." The blonde couldn't hold back a small yawn.
The green woman stroked her hair. "Get some rest, my sweet...I'll be here in the morning." She kissed her forehead.
"I love you, Elphie..."
"I love you too."
"Nighty...night..." Galinda quickly drifted into sleep.
ZZ
Elphaba woke up first the next morning and gently slid out of bed, throwing the blonde's robe on before heading downstairs to prepare a birthday breakfast, and hoping that no one else was awake. Galinda tossed in her sleep, curling up with a soft groan. Upon finishing, Elphaba loaded everything onto a tray, heading back up to the room. She set the tray on the desk before sliding out of the robe and getting back in bed with Galinda, holding her close. Elphaba kissed her forehead gently, brushing a few golden curls from her face and admiring the way she looked. There was no way she'd let Galinda get sick...besides, like the blonde said, she'd never been sick before.
After a few more minutes, Elphaba gave the blonde a gentle nudge. "Galinda, my sweet, I hate to wake you, but I really don't want your breakfast to get cold. Galindddaaaaaa..."
The blonde stirred with another soft moan. "Nnnnnn...Elphie?"
"Well, good morning, beautiful." She kissed the heiress' forehead. "Happy birthday."
"Mmmmm..." Galinda gave a sleepy smile. "Morning, Elphie."
Elphaba sat up, pulling the blonde up with her and holding her close. "I made your favorites for breakfast."
"Thank you." Galinda reached over to give the green woman a kiss. "You really didn't have to go to all that trouble."
"No trouble at all." Elphaba leaned forward and picked up the bowl of grapes, bringing it back to the blonde as she kissed her ear gently. "Happy to do it."
Galinda bit into a grape with a soft moan. She leaned into the green woman with a smile. "I don't deserve you."
"Oh, we've had this conversation too many times before. We both know that we don't deserve each other, so if we're going to be undeserving, we might as well do it together and spare innocent others." Her warm breath ran over the blonde's ear.
Galinda gave a small shiver. "I like the sound of that..." She popped another grape into her mouth.
"As do I." Elphaba pulled her back onto the bed suddenly, causing the grapes to fly all over the room. "I like this too," she added, as she began to tickle the blonde.
Galinda squealed, trying to roll away, as her head started to pound. Elphaba pulled her back, not letting up. "E-elphie, please!"
At Galinda's tone, Elphaba paused. "I...I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?"
"N-no. I just...have a small headache." The blonde sat up.
"I'm sorry...I didn't know." Elphaba pulled the blonde close, massaging her head gently. "Looks like I made a mess." she observed, looking at the grapes strewn about the room.
Galinda moaned at the massage. "It's fine, Elphie. I'll help you clean up..."
"No, it's your birthday. You wait here," Elphaba kissed the top of her head, "and I'll clean it up." She got off the bed, picking up the bowl and beginning to gather the fallen grapes. The blonde ignored her, getting up and starting to pick up the grapes on the other side of the bed. Elphaba chuckled softly, shaking her head. She noticed a grape had rolled under the bed and wedged herself underneath it, trying to reach the fruit.
Galinda saw that a grape had rolled over by the window. She reached down to pick it up, happening to glance up at the window. The bright sunlight caught her straight in the eye, shooting pain through her head. The blonde fell to the ground in a dead faint, the grapes she had gathered rolling from her limp hand.
The thud caught Elphaba's attention. "Galinda?" She wriggled out from under the bed, and when she saw the blonde on the floor, her heart stopped. The bowl fell from her hand and shattered upon hitting the floor, but Elphaba hardly noticed as she ran to the fallen blonde. "Galinda!" When the blonde didn't wake up after a minute or so, which was the norm, Elphaba gathered the heiress up in her arms, holding her close. "Don't worry...I've got you." She rocked back and forth, tears starting down her face, as she yanked on the panic cord the Wizard had insisted on installing by the bed. "I've got you..."