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Chapter 2:
Once we entered the room Galinda went about the room spinning and dancing like a child, while her humming only got louder. I could not help but grin and watch her from my spot against the now closed door. She was so happy and free to be herself, since she always seemed to be a socialite tik tok whenever she was surrounded by her group of admirers. It was times like these where I felt privileged to be witness to the real Galinda. Not the fake, spoiled brat that people usually saw, but the happy, smart, bubbly girl that rarely made an appearance.
Galinda saw me looking at her and grabbed my hands pulling me towards the middle of the room with her.
"Come on Elphie, dance with me." Galinda said with a giggle which made my heart flutter.
"I don't know how to dance." I said with a small shy smile.
"What?" Galinda asked suddenly serious. "Everyone can dance."
"Not me, I never learned." I said feeling myself turn a darker green color from embarrassment.
"Aww... Elphie." Galinda said cupping my cheek with her right hand, causing my breath to hitch. "Don't worry, I'll teach you."
"Ok." I whispered, unable to get my voice to work by the way Galinda was looking into my eyes so intensely.
"Great!" Galinda exclaimed and went to put on some music while I got control of my breathing once again.
We spent the rest of the day going over dance steps and making myself look more like a fool, only stopping for us to get lunch and dinner and bring it back to our room. What I loved most was that every time I would mess up Galinda would giggle and show me what I did wrong. I never once felt like she was laughing at me, but more like enjoying her time with me and laughing because she was having fun showing me something new. One dance in specific she was teaching me I could not understand, so when I spun around I tripped over my own foot and fell onto my bed.
"Elphie... are you... are you ok?" Galinda asked in between her laughing.
"I'm fine." I said with a devious smile just as I grabbed Galinda and pulled her down to tickle her.
"Elphie! Stop... please!" Galinda said under me, laughing so hard that she was crying.
"Say you're sorry for laughing at me." I said with a smile as I continued my assault and watched her squirm and laugh.
"I'm... I'm sor... I'm sorry." Galinda said with difficulty from all the giggling.
"What? I couldn't make that out." I said turning my left ear towards her to emphasize that she spoke too low.
"I'm sorry!" Galinda shouted before I stopped tickling her and laid down next to her.
As we both laid there on my bed recovering from all the laughter, Galinda turned over towards me. She moved my right arm to put her body next to mine with her head on my chest just below my chin, while her own right arm wrapped around my waist. I had no idea what to do, so I just laid there stiff as a board while her hand traced soft circles across my stomach. After a few minutes of silence I started to relax and I wrapped my arms around her small figure. I have never felt this complete or this perfect in all my life. It was like we were made for each other, like pieces to a puzzle that fit perfectly with one another. I closed my eyes and let out a deep sigh of contentment.
"Are you ok?" Galinda asked as she put her chin on my chest to look up at me.
I looked down and saw two bright blue eyes staring up at me. "Yes, I'm fine. Just really relaxed." I said with a lazy smile.
"Me too." Galinda said with a smile as she put her head back down on my chest and squeezed my waist tighter. "I feel so comfortable around you."
"So do I my sweet." I said in return as I felt her smile next to my heart.
We readjusted ourselves across my bed so our heads were on my pillows before we both took off our shoes and stockings to get more comfortable. We had done this several times before since becoming friends, where we would talk and laugh about whatever was on our minds. However, we were never in each other's embraces like right now.
I had no idea how long we stayed in this comfortable silence with Galinda still drawing soft circles on my stomach and me running my fingers through her soft golden hair. However when I opened my eyes I realized just how long we stayed in bed. We had both fallen asleep in each other's arms and it was now morning.
Blinking my eyes to wake up more I saw that the sun had barely risen so we were not late. I decided to look down and what I saw took my breathe away, for it was the most beautiful sight I've ever seen.
Galinda was asleep on my chest with her mouth slightly open and her hair somewhat disheveled. The morning sunrise was illuminating her face just enough to make her look like an innocent angel with a slight blush to her cheeks. I traced every delicate feature on her face with my eyes and locked it away, being that this could be the last time I ever saw her like this at such a close proximity. I have no idea how long I stayed staring at Galinda and I was sure I was in a daze until two blue pools were staring back at me.
"Morning Elphie." Galinda said groggily with a small smile while stretching.
"Good morning my sweet." I said with a grin watching how Galinda looked like a small child when she wakes up.
"I'm sorry I stayed here last night, but I guess I was just really comfortable." Galinda said with an apologetic expression.
"Its ok, I was really comfortable as well. I actually enjoyed it." I said which made Galinda smile and my heart skip a beat. "We should get ready to leave, maybe stop by the cafe and grab something quick to eat."
"Ok." Galinda said as she bounced out of bed with a huge smile. I watched as this small bubbly girl that stole my heart went about the room getting ready.
Once Galinda and I were ready, we left to the cafe with our arms linked. Something that still made my stomach flutter and a smile break out on my face. We grabbed a quick breakfast and sat at the same table as yesterday. Galinda and I stayed eating, talking, and laughing for the next half hour. I have never had more fun in my life as I do with Galinda. She makes me laugh and smile which that in of itself is a rare occasion. She makes me feel like I can do whatever I want and have fun while I'm at it.
Before too long Galinda and I were making our way to the Science building where we saw our class outside waiting to travel to our field trip.
"Alright class, gather around." Dr. Dillamond said as he caught our attention. "We will be leaving shortly but first I want you to pair up in groups of two and stay with your partner for the rest of the trip. Once you find a partner, report your names to me and we will leave."
Immediately I wondered if Galinda would be my field trip partner. As I was about to ask if she would like to work together I heard a squeal followed by a sudden temperature change on my side. Next thing I saw was Galinda running towards none other than the brainless Fiyero. When she gave him a kiss on the lips I clenched my fists and turned my head away in disgust.
"Ahem... um Elphaba?" I heard coming from behind me.
"Boq, how may I help you?" I said to the only other person that was decent enough to talk to me since coming to Shiz.
"Umm... I was wondering if maybe... you know if you're not..." Boq said, having trouble getting out what he wanted to say.
"If I'm partnered or not?" I finished for him, figuring he was my only option in having a friendly partner.
"Yes!" Boq said with a nervous chuckle. "I figured since Miss Galinda is with Fiyero you would not have a partner, and you are my friend so you do not deserve that."
"Yes." I said glancing over just in time to see Galinda and Fiyero giving Dr. Dillamond their names and standing in line. "I would enjoy being your partner."
"Excellent, shall we?" Boq said with a smile.
"Of course." I said with a smile knowing that Boq was being a gentlemen and a good friend. I was lucky to have him as a friend otherwise I would be even more miserable.