Admit it, guys! You all sung the title of this chapter! Don't be ashamed! I did it too!

Galinda returned to the Infirmary early the next morning to visit Elphaba. She slowly opened the door to Elphaba's room and saw that she was fast asleep. A small giggle escaped her lips as she sat down in the chair next to the bed, waiting for Elphaba to wake up.

"Galinda?" a small voice said a few minutes later. Galinda looked up and saw Elphaba gazing blankly at her, a confused expression on her face.

"Elphie, you're up!" Galinda chirped.

"What are you doing here? What time is it?" Elphaba asked, rising to her elbows.

"It's still early. I just wanted to come and visit you," Galinda smiled.

"Thank you," Elphaba said, looking down.

"You're welcome!" Galinda smiled, engulfing Elphaba in a hug.

"G-Galinda?"

"Yes?"

"Can you please get me a bucket?"

"Why do you need a –" Galinda didn't finish her sentence. Elphaba's hand flew to her mouth. Galinda ran into the bathroom and fetch the bucket for Elphaba. She returned to Elphaba just in time. Elphaba brought the bucket to her mouth and emptied the contents of her stomach.

"Elphie," Galinda softly whispered, rubbing Elphaba's back.

Elphaba moaned as she leaned against her pillows. Galinda slowly slid her hand into Elphaba's.

"Please," Elphaba whispered.

"Please what?"

"Please stay with me," Elphaba said, tightening her grip on Galinda's hand.

"Of course," Galinda said as she sat on the bed next to Elphaba and rubbed her arm.

"Are you ready to return to class, Miss Elphaba?" the nurse asked when she came into the room a few hours later.

"Yes, I am," Elphaba answered.

"Elphie, are you sure? You have an episode yesterday and you were throwing up this morning. Maybe you should rest for another day," Galinda suggested.

"Galinda, I can't afford to miss any classes. I feel fine. Really."

"Okay," Galinda said as she helped Elphaba out of the bed and walked her back to the girls' dorm rooms.

"Elphaba –"

"Galinda, I feel fine," Elphaba said quickly, cutting the blonde off. Galinda decided to stop the conversation. Elphaba held her hairbrush in her hand, twirling it around her finger.

"Elphaba?"

"Galinda, can you…?"

"Sure!" Galinda chirped, knowing exactly what Elphaba wanted.

Elphaba sat at the edge of her bed and Galinda bounced behind her.

"You're hair is really pretty. I wish I had hair like yours," Galinda smiled, carefully brushing out Elphaba's long hair.

"Thanks, Galinda," Elphaba whispered, her gaze on the floor.

"Oh, that reminds me! I asked Fiyero to meet us at the café for today's lesson!"

"Fiyero?"

"Yes, Fiyero! He is so hunkified! You two would be perfect together!"

"Where are you going with this?"

"Your task is to start a conversation with Prince Fiyero of the Vinkus!"

"Oh, so that will be easy. Considering that I've never spoken to a boy in my life!"

"What about the boy who came with you?"

"Who? Colin? He doesn't count. He's my father's assistant. He had to come with me."

"Oh, Elphie! Don't worry about anything. I'll be there the whole time. You have nothing to worry about."

"I…I…"

"Please?"

"You're really good at convincing people to do what you want. I'll do it," Elphaba smiled.

"Yea!" Galinda squealed, wrapping her arms around Elphaba. "You're the bestest friend I've ever had!"

"Best," Elphaba corrected.

"Don't spoil the moment, Elphie! Bestest!" Galinda scolded.

"Call it whatever you want. Now, come on or we'll be late!" Elphaba said, starting for the door. Galinda followed her and they walked to breakfast.

"Are you ready?" Galinda said, playfully nudging Elphaba in the stomach as she walked to the café.

"Why do all of these meetings you set up for me happen in the café?" Elphaba questioned.

"Because the café is where people gather to socialize," Galinda explained.

"I really don't feel comfortable doing this."

"And that's why I'm making you do this! You need to step out of your comfort zone."

"Alright," Elphaba said as Galinda opened the door for her and they walked in.

Elphaba was led to a table where she saw a male figure sitting.

"Fiyero, this is Elphaba. Elphaba, this is Fiyero," Galinda introduced.

"Pleased to meet you, Miss Elphaba," Fiyero said, gently taking her hand.

Elphaba jerked her hand away and locked her hands together in front of her stomach.

"H-Hello," she whispered softly.

She's shy, Galinda mouthed, noticing the hurt expression on Fiyero's face.

Fiyero slowly nodded. "Shall we sit down?" he asked, feeling very awkward.

Galinda nodded and sat down next to Elphaba. Elphaba stared at the floor while Galinda tried to get Fiyero to start a conversation. After many head jerks and hand motions, Fiyero finally spoke up.

"So, you're the Wizard's daughter?" Fiyero chirped.

Galinda kicked his leg under the table. "Brainless!" she muttered.

Elphaba looked up and nodded. "Yeah."

"What's it like?" Fiyero questioned.

"Like being royalty," Elphaba answered, wondering why Fiyero was asking such stupid questions. What did he think being the daughter of the Wizard of Oz would be like?

"Okay," Galinda interrupted, standing up. "This conversation is clearly going nowhere. So I'm leaving. Bye-bye!"

"Galinda!" Elphaba called, grabbing Galinda's arm and pulling her back.

"Yes, Elphie?"

"You said that you wouldn't leave!"

"You're right. I won't leave the café," Galinda said, walking to the farthest table from Elphaba and Fiyero and sitting down.

Elphaba decided that she would deal with Galinda later, but right now, she had to talk to Fiyero.

"I suppose Galinda wants us to have a conversation," Elphaba muttered.

"I suppose she does," Fiyero agreed, watching Galinda try to hide behind a menu.

"What should we talk about?" Elphaba asked, trying to make the most of the situation.

"Well, tell me about yourself."

"What's there to say?"

"Just say anything!"

"Like what?"

Fiyero leaned back in his chair and groaned. Galinda owed him big time for this.

"I-I'm sorry. I'm not used to this. I'm not really a very social person."

"I've noticed," Fiyero replied dryly.

Elphaba made a small, giggling sound. Fiyero was shocked at first. Did Elphaba just… giggle?

"So, are you going to tell me anything about yourself?" Fiyero asked.

"Well, there's not really much to say. I was very sick as a child, and I still am."

"Sick?"

"I have this illness. Don't worry, it's not contagious. I'm always tired and constantly coughing."

"That's tragic!"

"It's not so bad. I'm going to die, and don't tell me that I'm not. I've heard enough of that from my father and Galinda! I've accepted my fate and I'm ready!"

"No one can ever be ready to die, Elphaba," Fiyero said, reaching for her hand. She immediately pulled away as soon as she felt his touch.

"I am."

"Is that why you don't talk to people? Is that why you shut them out?"

"Well, what if it is? It would save everyone a lot less heartache and pain!"

"You shouldn't think that way about yourself."

"Fiyero," Galinda said in a loud whisper. Fiyero looked over at the blonde and saw her sliding her hand across her neck, trying to get him to shut up. Fiyero got her message and decided to let the subject drop.

"I'm sorry," Elphaba apologized, looking down.

"Don't apologize, Elphaba. I'm sorry for upsetting you."

"Don't be," Elphaba smiled.

Fiyero studied Elphaba. Her long hair was neatly flowing down her back. Her dark, chocolate eyes kept a steady gaze on the floor. Her emerald green skin glowed in the light. Her mysterious personally made her more radiant. Fiyero leaned forward against the table. Elphaba, sensing his movements, looked up. When she felt something, or someone, pressing against her lips, she jerked away.

"What are you doing?" she hissed.

Oz, he did it again! Every time Fiyero saw a girl he liked, he tried to kiss them on the first or second date. This wasn't even a formal date, and he was already trying to make a move on Elphaba.

"Sorry," he muttered, running his hand through his hair.

"Were you… kissing me?" Elphaba questioned, scooting away from the table.

Oh no, he knew he shouldn't have done that! Galinda was right! He was brainless!

"Elphaba, I'm sorry. Please don't run off. I won't do it again! I promise."

Elphaba stopped. It wasn't that she didn't like the kiss. In all honesty, she loved it. It felt… exhilarating.

"I wasn't going to run away," Elphaba smiled. "In fact, could you... do it again?"

Fiyero's mouth dropped open. Elphaba had just asked him to kiss her again. That was so amazing!

"Sure," he agreed, kissing Elphaba again.

Galinda's heart melted from her seat away from the group. Elphaba, you can thank me later! she smiled to herself.

"So, Elphaba, I know that this is a little soon, and that we just met, but… I really like you and um…" Why was this so hard for him? He had asked other girls to be his girlfriend before. Then again, Elphaba was not like other girls.

"Yes?" Elphaba asked, waiting for the Prince to continue.

"Will you… say, um… maybe… hopefully… possibly…?"

"Yes?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Elphaba's eyes widened in shock. Fiyero mentally slapped himself. What was he thinking, being so bold with Elphaba? Who knows what she was probably thinking this very second? Fiyero held his breath, waiting for the yelling, and possibly slapping, he knew was to follow.

"Is that normal?" Elphaba asked.

"Is what normal?" Fiyero questioned.

"Being a couple after a first date?"

"Well, being a couple is normal. It just doesn't happen this quickly. I really like you and I think you're really nice, sweet, intelligent –"

"Green."

"That too. But, that just makes you unique. It's special."

"Well, in that case, yes," she whispered.

"Really?" Fiyero asked, suddenly becoming excited.

Elphaba smiled and nodded. Their moment was followed by a loud giggle coming from the bubbly blonde.

"She's listening to us, isn't she?" Fiyero asked, glancing at Galinda.

"Well, she told me that she wouldn't leave," Elphaba smiled.

"You made her stay?"

"Well, in my defense, I was worried and scared about coming here. I'm not really used to being around other people."

Galinda bounced over to the couple and wrapped her arms around Elphaba. "You said yes! I'm so happy for both of you. Now we can all triple date!"

"Triple date?" Fiyero questioned.

"Of course! You and Elphie can go out on dates with me and Avaric, and Nessa and Bick!"

"Galinda, his name is Boq," Fiyero laughed.

"It is? How come no one told me? I've been calling him Bick this whole time!"

"Galinda, he's told you about a billion times," Fiyero said in between breaths.

"Oh, well then, Nessa and Boq," Galinda corrected herself.

"That sounds like fun," Fiyero smiled. "Elphaba?"

Elphaba snapped out of her daydream and nodded. "I guess that sounds like fun."

Galinda squealed and tightened her grip around Elphaba.

"Come on! We have so much to talk about!" Galinda said, gently tugging at Elphaba's arm until she stood up.

"What did he say? Was the kiss nice? Have you given each other nicknames yet?" Galinda bombarded her roommate with questions once they were back in their room.

"Galinda, slow down. He said that he really liked me. The kiss was extremely nice and no, we didn't give each other nicknames yet."

"Elphie, you need to give Fiyero a nickname. He's not making the first move because he thinks that you're scared."

"Scared of what?"

"Commitment."

"Galinda, I'm not afraid. Plus, he's not asking me to marry him."

"So, then, you give him a nickname first."

"Like what?"

"Fifi!"

"Fifi?"

"Fifi!"

"That sounds too… perky!" Elphaba finally said.

"It's perfect!"

"It's a perfect nickname for you to call him. I need something that sounds more… me."

"Alright, you pick a name."

"What about… Yero?"

Galinda scrunched up her nose, which, fortunately, Elphaba didn't notice. "That sounds too… not perky."

"Well, excuse me! We can't all be bouncing, bubbly blondes!"

"HEY!"

"In that case, that's what I'll call Fiyero."

Galinda grabbed her pillow and whacked Elphaba in the face. Elphaba, who was stunned at first, quickly caught on to what Galinda was doing. She quickly grabbed her pillow and whacked Galinda. The two roommates were soon in a full-blown pillow fight, with little bits of pillow feathers flying everywhere.

"Thank you, Galinda," Elphaba said, calming down.

"For what?"

"For helping me. I never would have met Fiyero is it hadn't been for you."

"Anytime, Elphie! I'm so glad you're happy," Galinda smiled as she laid across Elphaba lap and played with her hair.