"Denpa Wave Chick Saki" co-wrote this with me. Enjoy!

"Nnnn...Galinda..." Elphaba moaned, lying on her stomach on the bed and holding her rear end. "Why did you let me fall so many times on the ice?"

The blonde couldn't help but give a soft giggle. "I tried to hold you up, but you kept pulling me down too."

"You should have just let me stay still..." The green woman sighed and looked at the blonde. "Please tell me we're almost done decorating for Lurlinemas."

"Almost. We just have a few more ornaments and the star for the tree and a little more garland around the room. Can you...put the star on?" Galinda looked down a little.

Elphaba got to her feet, approaching the heiress. "It's all right to ask. I am the tall one after all." She offered her girlfriend a smile, before she began searching for the star.

"Thank you, Elphie." Galinda found the star first, handing it to the green woman. "Here you go."

Elphaba took the star from her, approaching the tree and climbing on a chair. She stretched to reach the top, letting out a low growl when she came up a few inches short. "Did you have to pick such a tall tree?" she asked, unaware that as she continued to reach for the top, her chair was beginning to levitate off the ground.

"I couldn't help it. It just fit with the spirit and grandeur of Lurlinemas too perfectly," the blonde giggled. "Besides, it doesn't seem to be stopping you at all."

The green woman managed to get the star on the top of the tree just as the blonde finished her sentence. "Wha-" she started, looking down. Upon seeing her chair levitating, she lost her concentration and ended up tumbling to the ground, rolling backwards and bumping into the heiress.

Galinda toppled to the ground with a laugh. "Are you okay, Elphie?"

"I'm fine..." The green woman stood with a groan, turning to help Galinda to her feet. "I didn't mean to take you down with me...are you all right, my sweet?"

"I'm fine. You should be more careful when you're levitating yourself."

"I didn't realize I was levitating..."

"Then perhaps you should pay more attention." The blonde took her girlfriend's hands and immediately pulled herself up to place a kiss on her perplexed lips.

"I didn't- mmmm..." Elphaba was cut off by the kiss, and her grip tightened slightly on Galinda's hand.

"How is your poor, bruised bottom, by the way?" She moved to gently rest her hands on Elphaba's rear end with a grin. "You did just fall on it quite hard."

"GAH!" Elphaba jumped at being touched in the tender area and jerked away from the blonde. "It still hurts!"

"Oh, I'm sorry! Would you...like me to kiss it and make it better?"

Elphaba's face turned dark green. "N-no! Not...there!"

"Then will you at least let me heal it for you? I don't want you to be in pain anymore."

"Nnn...no...we're done anyway...I'll be fine. Besides, the ball is tomorrow, isn't it? You'd better start preparing now, or we'll never make it in time."

Galinda stuck her tongue out at the green woman. "There's no need to be such a meanie."

"I'm not trying to be mean." Elphaba took the blonde's hand gently. "But don't you think we should at least start preparing? Maybe find an outfit to wear? Unless you want me wearing my emerald suit again..."

"Don't worry so much. I picked your dress a long time ago." She grabbed some garland and turned away with a wink.

Elphaba's shoulders dropped slightly. "Really? Another dress? Galinda..."

"Now that you're my girlfriend, I refuse to let you go to a ball in that horrible suit. And don't worry so much. It's not like I'm going to put you in a red sequin ball gown."

"I don't like dresses..." Elphaba sighed again. "Do you know who's on the guest list this year?"

"I think it's the same as usual. Fiyero and Miss Sarima should be there. Perhaps Boq...I'm not really sure though." The blonde stuck her tongue out. "Devon should be there..."

"Sarima..." The thought of the brunette soon left Elphaba's mind upon the mention of Devon. "Galinda, I am begging you, please, please, please just let me deal with him! You're my girlfriend now and I just...I don't want him hanging around you..."

"Don't worry about him, Elphie. You know I have absolutely no interest in that jerk whatsoever." She gave her a reassuring smile.

"I know that! I don't trust him!" Elphaba turned away, crossing her arms. "I'm not letting him in this year."

Galinda wrapped her arms around her from behind. "Don't worry anymore, Elphie. Please? You know we have to let him or it'll cause an argument between Popsicle and Devon's family."

Elphaba let out a sigh. "Fine...but I'm not happy about it..."

"Thank you, Elphie." The blonde reached up to place a kiss on a green cheek. "Now come on. There's still garland to put up!"

ZZ

"When do I get to see my dress?" Elphaba asked from where she sat on the blonde's bed, playing with Fae in her lap.

"When you put it on for the ball," the blonde giggled.

Elphaba made a face before looking at the puppy in her lap. "Can you find my dress for me?"

"No, she can't. Sooooo...how's your bottom feeling today, Elphie?" Galinda couldn't hold back a smile.

"Well, she should be able to. She's an extension of you." Elphaba rubbed Fae's head, watching the puppy roll over. "And it's all right, I guess...why?"

"You sure?" The blonde skipped over to her girlfriend, crawling on top of her and gripping her butt. "It doesn't...feel better than yesterday?"

Fae jumped off Elphaba's lap to avoid being squashed, while Elphaba looked up at the blonde, unable to hold back a slight moan. "Um...it doesn't hurt...you did something, didn't you?"

"I may have healed it while you were sleeping last night..." Galinda grinned, giving her a quick kiss before sitting up.

"You're sneaky..." Elphaba looked up at the blonde. "So can I see my dress now?"

"Nope. It's not time to get dressed yet. Although it is time to start your hair and makeup now. Come on." She got off the bed, pulling her girlfriend with her.

"NO NO NO NO!" Elphaba clung to the bedpost with one hand, resisting against the blonde.

Galinda stuck out her bottom lip in a pout. "Pwease, Elphie?"

"NO!"

"B-but you know how much I like seeing you all prettied up..."

"And you know how much I hate wearing make-up."

"I'm not going to use an excessive amount, I promise. Pwease?"

Elphaba let out a groan. "Fine."

The blonde smiled, giving her a lingering kiss. "I'll reward you later tonight."

"Oh? Is that so?" Elphaba allowed herself to be sat in the chair in front of Galinda's vanity.

"Indeed. You didn't think I would put you through all of this torture without some sort of reward at the end of it all, did you?"

"...What is this reward you speak of?"

"You'll just have to wait and see." She grinned, starting to work on the green woman's hair.

"I don't like all these surprises you have for me." Elphaba let out a sigh, as she watched the blonde in the mirror.

"Oh, shush yourself. I promise you'll like it."

"I will shush when I very well feel like it."

"If you don't stop complaining I just won't let you spend the night with me tonight. Then you won't get your surprise." Elphaba stuck her tongue out, but didn't say anything more. "What a good girlfriend you are." The blonde kissed her cheek before returning to her hair.

ZZ

"Galinda, are you ready?" Elphaba pulled at her dress uncomfortably, wishing she had her emerald suit.

"Yes, yes, yes." Galinda stepped out of the bathroom with a laugh, her shimmering silver beaded gown flowing around her legs. "And stop fiddling with your dress. It looks very unprofessional." She looked at herself in the mirror, adjusting the white sash around waist. "You look just as gorgeous as I knew you would, Elphie." She went over to give the green woman a hug and a light kiss.

"I can't help it...I feel so exposed..." Elphaba smiled slightly into the kiss. "Your beauty far outshines mine, my sweet."

"I simply must disagree. You look ravishing in navy blue chiffon. Besides, I don't understand why you feel exposed. You have practically no cleavage showing at all, and your entire chest is nearly covered." She pointed at the miniscule slit between her breasts and the small windows of green left open by the abnormal straps. "This is a rather modest gown."

"I...I know...it doesn't change how I feel though...I'm not used to being...pretty." Elphaba looked away from the blonde, before offering her a verdant arm. "Shall I escort you downstairs? I believe the guests are beginning to arrive."

"Well, you should get used to it, because to me you will always be pretty." Galinda took her arm with a smile.

"You're very kind..." Elphaba kissed the blonde's forehead, before leading her from the room and to the top of the grand staircase.

Galinda smiled, as they made their way down the staircase. She took her place by her father, greeting guests as they arrived. The green woman stood beside her girlfriend, watching the guests enter.

"You're wearing a dress andmake-up?"

Elphaba looked at the brunette beside her. "Yes, Nessa...yes I am..."

"And how did we manage this?"

The green woman directed a pointed look at the blonde standing beside her. "Ask this one."

Galinda grinned. "I can't help it if I have a way of getting what I want."

"Apparently so."

Elphaba was about to respond when her eyes fell on the couple next to enter. She turned away, not enjoying the fact that she now had reason to avoid both Tiggelars. "I...I'll be right back."

Before Galinda even had the chance to ask what was wrong, the green woman was gone. She turned back to the Tiggelars confused, but she put a smile on and hugged the other blonde. "It's so good to see you again, Yero. You as well, Miss Sarima." Her smile faltered ever so slightly when she turned to the brunette, politely shaking her hand. "I trust that married life is treating you both well?"

"It's as well as such a life can be," Sarima replied, crossing her arms politely.

"You don't seem to be enjoying it," Nessa said. Sarima gave the younger heiress an almost glare, but she didn't reply.

"I'm glad that things are going alright for you two. Perhaps I'll see you later during the ball?" Galinda smiled politely.

"Perhaps you will." Sarima turned to her husband. "Excuse me for a few moments." The brunette disappeared into the crowd of people, and Nessa looked up at her sister.

"She's very different than the last time I saw her. Considering she tried to drown you then...this is going well."

"Yes..." The heiress tried to push away the memory. "Perhaps she is tired from caring for the baby..."

"Perhaps..."

It was then that Elphaba returned, not aware that Fiyero was still standing with her girlfriend. "I still haven't seen Devon...I'd like to keep it that way."

"You're not the only one, Elphie. I would be perfectly content if he was unable to make it tonight."

"If you would just let me take care of him, we wouldn't have this problem."

"Have an unwanted suitor, do you, Lindy?" Fiyero chuckled, quickly receiving a sharp elbow to the ribs from the petite blonde.

"It is not funny, Yero. He's a jerk who won't take 'no' for an answer."

"Let me take care of him! Please! I won't hurt him...much...I'll only break one bone..."

Galinda gaped at her. "Elphaba Thropp, how many times have I told you that it is out of the question?!"

"It would make our lives so much easier!"

"No! It would only complicate matters with father! This discussion is over." She crossed her arms with a huff.

"Oh, come now, Lindy. There's no need to get your knickers in a twist. Your friend's just trying to help you get rid of a-" He stopped when Galinda shot him a mean glare. "Nevermind..."

Elphaba let out a sigh, crossing her arms. "I don't need your help, Fiyero. I would have thought you remembered that from Shiz. And Galinda really, you're being so stubborn!"

"You're both stubborn, now stop fighting!" Nessa added, crossing her arms.

"If you're going to act like this then leave. I have more guests to greet."

"Fine! I will leave then, your most gracious blondeness!" Elphaba stalked away angrily.

"Perfect. It's Lurlinemas Eve and you two start this again," Nessa said, shaking her head.

Galinda sighed. "I didn't...Why can't she understand that I don't have the luxury of being able to just push away anybody I want..."

"Maybe that's something you two need to talk about...she just wants to protect you...that is what she was raised to do, remember?"

"I know..." Galinda frowned.

"Would you like me to go check on her?"

"No thank you, Yero. I'll go find her as soon as all of the guests have arrived."

"Miss Galinda!" The Munchkin approached the blonde, a beaming smile on his face. "I'm so honored to have been invited! You look as beautiful as ever!"

"Oh, hello, Boq. How has your winter break been going so far?" Her smile returning slightly.

"It's been all right, I suppose." Boq would have continued, but at that moment his gaze fell on the brunette sitting in the wheelchair beside the once object of his affection.

"I'm going to try and find Elphaba," Nessa said, before she turned her chair and started through the crowd.

"Wait..." Boq could only stare after her, almost forgetting he was standing beside Fiyero and Galinda.

Galinda looked back and forth between the munchkin and her sister, one of her eyebrows raising. "Soooo, Boq...how have things been going in the...uh, romance area of your life?" She smiled.

"R-romance? I...um...well..." His face colored, as he stammered over the words. "Why do you ask?"

"You know. Are there any ladies you happen to have your eye on?" The two blondes exchanged knowing looks.

"I...um..." The Munchkin's face turned darker. "Am I really so obvious?"

Galinda laughed. "Perhaps just a little..." The other blonde just laughed too and patted Boq on the back.

"But who was that? She just left...do you know her?"

"That would be my little sister, Nessrose." The heiress had to hold back another laugh

Boq could only stare at the blonde. "Your...your sister?! O-oh, Miss Galinda, I...I apologize...I didn't mean...I didn't know..."

"Don't worry about it, Boq. If you want to try to win my sister's favor, I have nothing against that. Only so long as you don't hurt her though."

"I...I see...excuse me." The Munchkin disappeared, off to search for Nessa.

"Ah. Young love..." Fiyero grinned and the other blonde giggled.

ZZ

It wasn't much longer before most of the guests arrived, and dinner was soon announced. Though she still wasn't happy with the blonde, Elphaba took her place beside Galinda at the table, fiddling with the silverware on the table before her.

Galinda gently took the green woman's hand under the table. "I'm sorry, Elphie..."

The green woman sighed, looking at the blonde. "I just want to keep you safe...I can't watch you suffer again...I'm not strong enough..."

"Don't worry. I can handle myself." She gave her a reassuring smile. "Besides even if I can't, I'll always have you there with me."

"Yes..." Elphaba let out another sigh, looking away from the blonde. "You...you haven't seen him yet?"

"No." She let out a sigh. "Now let's hope it stays that way..." Elphaba nodded, though she didn't touch the food that was set before her.

ZZ

"It would seem that your Munchkin friend was quite enamored with Miss Galinda's younger sister," Sarima commented to Fiyero, as she unfolded her napkin and placed it in her lap.

Fiyero chuckled. "Yes, it does seem that way."

"It would appear that all three women living here are irresistible." Sarima looked at the prince. "You like her, don't you? Elphaba..."

The smile immediately disappeared from his face. "No. You are my wife, Sarima."

"And? That means nothing. We both know how this happened, Fiyero. Don't lie." Sarima looked down at her plate. "I don't love you, so don't lie and say you love me."

"I may not love you in that sense, but I know where my duty lies."

"Duty to me?" Sarima let out a humorless laugh. "That changes nothing. Just admit you like Elphaba...I see the way you look at her...who's next? Nessarose? Then you can have had affection for them all."

"I admit no such thing. And I suggest you stop."

"Or else what? What more can you possibly do to me?"

"Ozdamnit, Sarima. Tonight is supposed to be a happy celebration. Do not ruin it."

"She'll never return your affections...she loves Galinda." Sarima silenced herself after that, looking back down at her food.

ZZ

"I'm surprised no man has made an advance on you yet," Nessa said, looking at the heiress.

Galinda shrugged. "Perhaps...but that's perfectly alright with me." She smiled.

ZZ

Dinner passed soon enough, though Elphaba neglected to eat any of her meal. As the music began and the couples moved out onto the dance floor, the green woman looked at the blonde with a sigh. "You'll have to find someone to dance with if you wish...I cannot show such intimacy with you here, not with your father watching me so closely."

Galinda frowned slightly. "But I don't want to dance with anybody else..."

"My sweet, believe me, if I could dance with you, I would, but you know we can't..."

"Fine. But then I won't go looking for dance partners. I'll only dance with someone if they come to me."

"Well then you're in luck. Here comes a potential suitor now," Elphaba said, her gaze falling on the approaching Boq.

The Munchkin gave the three a nervous smile as he drew closer. "G-good evening..." He directed his attention to the wheelchair bound brunette. "W-would you care to dance?"

Nessa raised an eyebrow, surprised she was the one being addressed. "I take it you are just being kind and not making some kind of joke."

Boq, floundering, looked to Galinda for help, his face coloring. The blonde giggled. "Oh come on, Rosie. Go dance with Master Boq. He didn't mean it to be rude."

Nessa looked at the blonde. "I'd love to dance, but to do that, wouldn't I need legs that do more than just hang limply?"

"I'm sure Boq has an idea..." She gave a smile.

The munchkin nodded his head eagerly, giving a deep bow before the younger heiress. "May I have this dance, Miss Nessarose?"

The brunette sighed, but could not find it in her heart to say no. "All right, Master Boq, I will dance with you." Boq smiled in glee, quickly going behind her chair and leading her out to the dance floor. Galinda giggled.

Elphaba, who had watched the entire exchange without blinking, started after the two, fully intent on ripping her sister free from Boq's grasp. The blonde quickly grabbed her hand. "Oh, no you don't. Let her have some fun, Elphie."

"That's my sister out there with a male! Let me go!"

"Elphaba, no. Nessa isn't a little baby anymore. She can take of herself, but you have to give her that chance. So what if she ends up not liking Boq? Let her figure that out."

"She needs me!" Elphaba tore herself away from Galinda. "It's my fault she's like that...I need to take care of her..." The green woman looked away, feeling she'd said too much. "I...I have to go."

"Elphie, don't-" Before she could finish, the green woman was already gone. "Oh, fooey," she sighed.

ZZ

Galinda stood around idly chatting and laughing with other guests. When she felt a tap on her shoulder, she turned with a smile on her face, thinking it was Elphaba. But who she saw instead made her heart drop.

"Hello, Galinda. It's been a while."

"Hello, Master Devon." It was all she could do to keep a smile on her face. "It has indeed been quite a long time. How have you been?" He flashed her a cocky grin, running a hand through his inky black hair. "How about we catch up while we dance?" He held his hand out to her.

Galinda reluctantly took it, letting him lead her to the dance floor. They took up their positions just as a waltz started. She was suddenly pulled up flush against his body, much to her disgust, his hand as low on her back as was deemed somewhat decent in public.

Devon stared down at the blonde the entire time they danced. "You look quite angelic tonight, Galinda."

She gave a curt nod. "That's so kind of you to say, Devon."

"You have always been the most beautiful creature I've ever seen, but tonight," he looked over her slowly, leaving Galinda feeling completely exposed. "You have topped yourself yet again."

Galinda almost couldn't hold back a scowl, instead giving him a sickly sweet smile. "I'm sure you just flatter me, sir, considering your breath has the distinct smell of wine and your gaze hasn't left my cleavage for the past two minutes."

Devon didn't reply for a little bit, only smirking at her. "So I hear that you are still attending Shiz university. Are you enjoying it?"

"Oh, yes. The teachers are wonderful, and the students are even more so."

"I am so glad to hear that." As they danced, Devon started to move them off towards a more empty corner of the dance floor. "And how is Master Boq?"

"Boq? Why are you-" The blonde stopped herself, remembering how she had told him that she was interested in the munchkin. "Oh, Boq is wonderful. He's all I could ever dream of in a man."

"Now why do you lie to me, Galinda?"

"I-I'm not lying. Boq has made me happier than I've-"

"It's a funny coincidence then that there is another Boq at the ball tonight who also happens to go to Shiz. He also has been flirting with your sister all night…" He watched in satisfaction as the blonde's eyes widened slightly when she realized she'd been caught in her lie.

"I-I…" Elphie…where are you?

ZZ

Having gone outside to clear her head, Elphaba came back inside the ballroom, trying to locate the blonde. When she did find her, she saw with disdain just whom she was dancing with. The green woman considered butting in, but no. Galinda didn't want that. She'd wait...

ZZ

Before Galinda had a chance to reply, Devon had quickly pulled her through a doorway and pinned her to the wall with a hard kiss. The blonde froze in shock, but she quickly snapped out of it, shoving him away. "What the hell are you-" She couldn't finish when his lips crashed down on hers again. "Devon, stop-" Galinda struggled against him, but she found that his grip on her had tightened and she couldn't get free.

ZZ

The second Elphaba saw Devon pull Galinda through that doorway, she knew something was wrong. The green woman quickly made her way to where they were, and when her eyes fell on Devon kissing the heiress, Elphaba snapped. She strode silently up behind him before wrapping an arm around his neck tightly and pulling him back. "If you move, I swear to Oz I will snap your neck without a second thought," she hissed, tightening her grip to begin cutting off his airway.

Devon tried to pull himself free, but in the tipsy state he was in he couldn't quite do it. As soon as Galinda caught her breath she gasped at the sight. "Elphaba, no!" She ran forward grabbing onto the green woman's free arm. "You have to stop!"

"I was raised to protect you. Do not interfere with my duties," Elphaba said darkly, tightening her grip further on Devon's neck.

"If you don't stop this, Father will send you away! He's a noble, Elphaba...you're not allowed to harm him."

The green woman knew that Galinda was right, but her anger was well past its boiling point. Elphaba released Devon roughly, watching his head smash into the wall with some satisfaction. As the blood started running down his face, Elphaba grabbed the "noble" by his jacket and began to drag him from the ballroom. "I am throwing you out, noble or not. No one does that to Galinda."

The blonde quickly followed after her girlfriend. "Elphie, don't hurt him too much!" Though she worried about the blood streaming down the man's face, she couldn't deny the satisfied feeling that washed over her as he was thrown out the palace doors.

Devon tumbled down the stairs, but he quickly jumped back to his feet, glaring at the green woman. "You will not get away with this!"

Galinda wrapped her arms around her girlfriend to stop her from going after him again. "Please...just leave it alone..."

Elphaba glared at Devon, but Galinda's arms around her stoglare her from continuing her pursuit. "If you want to remain in one piece, you'll stay out!"

Devon straightened out his jacket. "You just wait until my father hears of this. I'll have you thrown from the palace gates, you bitch!" He turned and stalked off.

The blonde clutched herself to her girlfriend, shaking slightly. Elphaba was still angry, but when she felt Galinda trembling against her, she held the blonde close, pulling her aside into the empty coat closet. "Are you all right? Did he hurt you at all, my sweet?" she asked, brushing a few strands of hair gently from Galinda's face.

"No, it just...it all happened so fast. And I didn't know where you were..."

"I'm sorry...I saw you two dancing, but I knew you didn't want me to get involved...I reacted as soon as I saw him pull you through that doorway." Elphaba sighed. "You should have called for me...you know I would have rushed in earlier."

"I know...I'm sorry, Elphie..."

"Don't be sorry...you're alright now. He's gone..."

Galinda buried her face in the green woman's shoulder. "I don't want to go back to the ball..."

Elphaba held her close. "All right... we won't."

"I'm so tired..."

"I'll take you up to bed...come on." Elphaba held Galinda close as they left the closet, making her way to the second staircase, which was hidden from the guests. She began to help the blonde up the stairs. Galinda slowed to a stop, grabbing Elphaba's hand to stop her as well. The blonde reached up to kiss her. Elphaba came to a stop, leaning down to meet the blonde's lips. "Are you sure you're all right, my sweet?"

ZZ

After managing to escape the affections of Master Boq, Nessa began to search for her sister and Elphaba, hoping they could save her. Not that Master Boq wasn't polite, but he was suffocating her with his sudden affections. The brunette turned a corner and her eyes fell on the two women making their way up the stairs. She was about to call after them when she saw Elphaba lean down and kiss the heiress. Nessa's eyes widened, and her voice died in her throat.

ZZ

"I-I'm fine...I just...I want to get rid of his taste..." She kissed her again.

"I will never let him do that to you again...I promise."

ZZ

Nessa watched the two kiss again, and she looked down, backing her chair away from the scene. She couldn't explain what she was feeling...a mixture of hurt and confusion...and betrayal. The brunette wheeled down the hall slowly, her thoughts weighing heavy in her mind.

ZZ

Galinda didn't reply, instead giving her one last kiss before leading her to her bedroom. The green woman left Galinda sitting on the bed as she went into the closet to retrieve her nightdress, bringing it back out and holding it out to the heiress.

"Thank you, Elphie...for everything." Galinda slipped out of her dress, putting on her nightdress.

"Of course, my sweet. Now go to sleep. I'm going to return to the ball, and I'll be back soon, alright?"

"Alright. Don't be too late, okay?"

"I won't." Elphaba kissed the blonde on the forehead, before leaving the room and heading back down the stairs.

ZZ

"Miss Galinda seems to have retired early."

Elphaba turned towards the voice and found Sarima looking at her. "She was tired...did you need something?"

Sarima approached the green woman. "A year ago you and I made a connection here..."

"Please don't...you're married now."

Fiyero came up behind his wife. "One last dance before we leave, Sarima?" He held out his hand to her.

Sarima's cold gaze never left Elphaba. "Why don't you ask the person you really want to dance with?" she said, ignoring his hand, before she walked away.

The prince turned to Elphaba instead, holding his hand out to her and trying to hide a hopeful smile. "May I?"

"Fiyero..." Elphaba crossed her arms. "Don't do this..."

"Very well, Miss Elphaba. I hope the remainder of your night is pleasant." He pulled back his hand, grasping his hands together behind his back instead.

The green woman didn't reply, instead looking away. "Have you seen Nessa?"

"No, I haven't. Goodnight, Miss Elphaba." Fiyero turned and walked away, his shoulders slumping ever so slightly. The green woman didn't stay to watch his reaction, as she moved through the crowd, looking for her sister.

ZZ

Nessa pushed open the door to Galinda's room, wheeling slowly into the darkness. "Galinda...are you awake?" she said softly.

The blonde rolled over with a moan, her eyes tiredly fluttering open. "Rosie?"

"You left the ball...is everything all right?"

"Mhmm...Just tired..."

Nessa considered questioning the blonde about what she had seen happen between her and Elphaba, but she couldn't find the words. It was too much to handle, so instead the brunette just offered Galinda a slight smile. "Alright...well...good night then."

"Nighty night, Rosie. Sleep tight..." The blonde gave her a sleepy smile in return. Nessa didn't reply, but she just left the room, closing the door silently behind her.


I am so terribly sorry for the delay in all of my stories. I just haven't been in the mood to write in forever and I have school work and I have video games and such that keep distracting me. I'm sorry! Please don't kill me...

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