Chapter Two
They arrived at the Shiz University campus gates, still together under the umbrella, when Fiyero asked, "Where is the main office where I can get my dorm assignment and schedule?"
"I'll show you," replied Elphaba, confidently.
They walked through the gates and down the long path until there was an intersection. They took a left turn, and the building was just down the pavement. They walked inside, and Fiyero went to the first desk. "Hello, I'm Fiyero Tiggular."
"And what can I do for you today, sir?" the receptionist replied.
"I'd like to collect my room assignment and my schedule." Fiyero said curtly.
"Alrighty…" The woman began to fumble through some files. "Here we go." She handed him a folder.
Fiyero thanked the woman, nodded at Elphaba, and they proceeded out the door. He once again opened the umbrella for her and they walked down the path.
"So where is…" He looked at his housing assignment. "Briscoe Hall?" Fiyero asked her as they came to the intersection.
She pointed to the building down the left path. "Right down there. See?" He turned his head. "Yeah, thanks. Should I walk you to your dorm building?" He asked.
"Yes please." She looked down, hiding a blush. He grinned at her to himself; she made him tingle inside. "It's over there." She pointed to Crage Hall, on the right path of the intersection.
They walked down the path silently, enjoying each other's company. She had no idea why she was feeling the way she was; she didn't even know what the feeling was. She'd never felt like this before. It was just a nice, warm feeling. She wondered how he was feeling…
They arrived at Crage Hall and went into the lobby. Fiyero closed the umbrella and said, "Thanks for being my first friend, Elphaba."
She looked startled and looked up at him. "No, thank you, Fiyero, for being my first friend." She quickly looked down.
He had a surprised expression on his face, for he had not expected that response. He touched her shoulder and she flinched. She was not used to being touched, and seemed sort of afraid of human contact. He tilted her face up by her chin, and she forced herself to look into those brilliant, blue eyes. He smiled at her shyness, and gave her a warm hug.
He held her out at arm's length and smiled, "Thanks anyways. See you soon?"
"Yeah…" She replied, internally smiling.
He then left the building and left her in the lobby, gazing at the door. She realized she was staring into thin air, so she quickly turned around and made her way up the stairs.