Author's Note: Thanks to lozzakapozza, TragicallyBeautifulNessarose, and amidola for reviewing. I still get really happy to see what you have to say and I'm glad you all seem to like the story :D So here's Chapter 4. Can't wait to see what you all think of this :D

Disclaimer: I do not own Wicked or any of its characters.

Chapter 4:

"If I'm so great then why can't she see that I'm the one for her?" I asked.

"Maybe she does. Maybe she just does not realize that she belongs with you." Boq said, which made me think hard about Galinda and the possibility that she could really see me as this person that Boq described me as.

However, just as I started to think over what Boq said I heard footsteps coming in our direction.

Sure enough it was the voice of the object of my affection along with her idiotic boyfriend. I looked over at Boq and saw him give me an apologetic smile, which I responded to with a deep sigh before turning to face Galinda.

"Hi Elphaba! Hi Boq! I knew we would run into each other." Galinda said with a giggle as Fiyero looked very bored.

"Hello." Boq and I said at the same time.

"Did you two finish the worksheet already?" Galinda asked.

"Yes, it was fairly simple. You?" I said hoping that they still had work to complete for the worksheet.

"We just finished also and have been looking for Dr. Dillamond, have you seen him by the way?" Galinda asked.

"Yes, the last we saw him he was near the Quadling Country gardens." Boq responded with a polite smile.

"Thank you. We'll just go turn the worksheet into him and then be back to explore with you." Galinda said with a smile as she turned to leave.

"I'll go! Galinda, sweet pea, why don't I just go find Dr. Dillamond and leave you here to talk. I'm sure you'll have fun doing... well whatever it is you do." Fiyero said, sounding like he could not get away from us fast enough.

"Oh... ok. Hurry back soon." Galinda said as Fiyero left before turning back to us. "So... what gardens have you explored so far?"

"We just arrived to the Gillikin gardens not too long before you found us." Boq answered, I guess sensing my discomfort.

We spent a few minutes talking about the different gardens we saw and the interesting plants we looked at. The entire time I would say a few words here and there but for the most part I kept quiet and let Galinda and Boq dominate the conversation. I had a feeling that Galinda knew I was not acting like myself, because every few seconds I would catch her looking at me with questioning eyes. Eyes that I immediately looked away from, knowing that if I stayed locked onto those deep blue pools I probably would have lost control of my calm facade.

Time went by and Fiyero had still not returned, which for me was a good thing but I could tell that Galinda was getting anxious about him not returning yet.

"I think I'm going to go look for Fiyero, he's been gone for awhile and I'm starting to worry." Galinda said when there was a break in the conversation.

"Of course. Do you need our assistance?" Boq said as my head snapped to him wondering why he was offering Glinda our help to find that imbecile.

"Yes please, thank you." Galinda said with a thankful smile.

"We'll split up that way we can cover more ground." I suggested hoping that I would just hideout until it was time to leave.

"No Elphaba! Please at least stay with me." Galinda pleaded as she grabbed my arm and looked up at me with wide eyes.

"Yes, Elphaba it would be safer if you were to stay with Miss Galinda." Boq said with a smirk knowing full well that I would not like this situation.

"Please Elphie!" Galinda said with a pout and puppy dog eyes.

With a sigh I answered, "Ok, I'll stay with you."

"Thank you!" Glinda squealed jumping up and down like a child before she threw her arms around my neck giving me a tight hug.

Boq saw this and was trying to hold back his laughing, while I glared at him. He saw the look I was giving him and mouthed the word 'Relax' and left. All I could think was I hope I could take his advice and get through this.

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Galinda and I were walking our way through the Gillikin garden quietly for several minutes. It was like we were afraid of what the other person would say when only just that morning I was waking up to this beautiful blonde in my arms.

"So Elphie... are you having fun with Boq?" Galinda asked finally breaking the silence.

"Yes. He's very nice and he's good to talk to." I said, occasionally looking at Galinda.

"That's nice." Galinda said and immediately we went back into silence.

I was starting to feel even more awkward and I remembered Boq's words, so with a deep breath I asked, "So did you see anything you've liked so far?"

"Oh yes! You wouldn't believe all the lovely plants and the colors!" Galinda said very excited which caused me to smile. "My favorite were the Gillikin roses though, they remind me of home. What did you see that you liked?"

"The Gillikin roses were really nice too, they reminded me of your favorite perfume." I said looking down feeling my face turn a darker green color.

"You remembered." Galinda said looking at me with a small smile on her face.

"Yes, I smell it everyday, so it is kind of hard to not remember." I said with a grin while Galinda giggled and linked her arm with mine, which made my heart flutter and my smile grow.

"We should come back here one day Elphie, just you and me." Galinda said with a contented sigh as she leaned her head against my arm.

"That would be nice." I said with a lazy smile, smelling the sweet Gillikin rose scent coming off her golden hair. "Although I'm sure we would spend most of our time with me examining plant life while you spun around in circles."

"I'm sure you're right." Galinda said with a giggle.

We had been walking until we finally came to a private little meadow surrounded by various trees and bushes, when Galinda suddenly left my side and started spinning around in circles while singing. All I could do was smile and laugh at the sight before me. It was amazing how much fun we could have when we were alone. Galinda came over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck and kept humming with a silly grin on her face. I could not help but wrap my arms around her small waist and smile at her. We stayed in this position for what felt like eternity, with Galinda softly humming and me swaying us slightly back and forth. We would have stayed in this position for who knows how long if it was not for the noises we heard a few feet away.