HE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER

"Today is the day, guys! I'm confessing my feelings for Elphaba", Fiyero slammed close the book that Boq is reading and Galinda giggled.

"Okay. So what does that have to do with us?", Boq bit sarcastically while opening his book and looking for the page where Fiyero cut him out.

"You guys are gonna help me", and as if on cue, Boq closed his book and hurriedly ran out of the cafeteria.

Fiyero's face dropped but Galinda jumped on her seat. "Don't worry, Fifi. I'm going to help you!", Galinda said trying to cheer Fiyero up.

The Winkie prince jumped on his seat as well and unconsciously hugged Galinda for making such suggestion. "You truly are the best, Glin! Thanks."

The blonde girl hugged him back and tapped his arms in front of her twice. "Anytime, Fifi."

Elphaba passed by the cafeteria at that very exact moment, getting caught up at the scenario. Her stomach churned a bit at what she saw. Well technically, she has no right to feel that way, in the first place. She knows her bestfriend and the prince like each other. True, she likes Fiyero but Galinda is the only friend she ever had and she doesn't want to lose their friendship for some love triangle. She put her feelings aside and headed for her friends' table.

Galinda and Fiyero broke apart upon seeing Elphaba then the two girls went out of the cafeteria, waving goodbye at the prince.

It's 5pm and Elphaba walked out of the room of her last class. Fiyero, on the other hand ran to the door of the room to catch the green girl. He handed Elphaba a small piece of paper before running to the hallways.

She read the note:

Meet me at the library. 7pm. Something important. - Fiyero

The green girl shrugged after reading the note. Maybe the prince wants her to help him with his homework again. As she always does.

She headed straight to their dorm room and was surprised to see her roommate already in. Elphaba is usually the first to be inside because the blonde always goes for shopping every friday night. "And today is friday", she reminded herself quietly.

"Glin, you're early! What is happening?", the green girl started as she headed for her side of the room.

The blonde girl looked up to see her roommate's face and blurted out nervously, "Nothing, nothing".The thing that shocked Elphaba as well,was the fact that Galinda is reading something. So unusual. The green girl raised an eyebrow and looked at her suspiciously.

"Um, Glin. I'm going to the library at 7-", Elphaba was cut by the blonde's giggle.

"I'm gonna give you a makeover!", Galinda squealed.

"No. I'm just meeting Fiyero for-", she was cut by her roommate again.

"I know! I mean... I just want to. Please, Elphie...", and Galinda gave her those puppy eyes again.

6:45pm

Elphaba is walking towards the university's library. She's wearing a simple but elegant black dress that matches her black heels with small silver stones in them. Her hair is curled up and she is wearing a full makeup.

"You've got to be kidding me", her cheeks burned as she saw Fiyero sitting by the literature section of the shelves.

The Winkie prince rose from his seat upon seeing the green girl. He was surprised to see her fully dressed. Elphaba walked to Fiyero and the prince cleared his throat. "Come on", and with that, he pulled her out of the library.

They are now walking through the central park, the moon watching the two as they move their feet quietly. Fiyero slipped his hand on Elphaba's. The green girl was startled but she didn't say anything.

They walked towards a table filled with extravagant plates and utensils. A delicious food was served on each plate. Elphaba swallowed, confusing herself at what's happening. There are adjacent chairs on the round table and wonderful queue of lights that guard the way towards the table.

"Fiyero, I thought, what... What are all these? What is happening?", the green girl finally spoke up.

"Elphaba", Fiyero started. He faced her and they are now facing each other. "I don't know how to say this but everytime I'm with you, my heart races like it's running for its life and I can't breathe like I'm always lacking oxygen. I feel happy when I see you and when you help me with my homeworks. Elphaba, I like you. Not just as friends, but I like like you."

Elphaba smiled whether it be because she's happy or she doesn't want to look sad in front of him. She suddenly thought of Galinda, she knew her roommate really likes him and she can't afford to break their friendship just because of a guy.

A tear escaped her left eye before she blurted out, "I'm sorry. I can't". Then she stormed away. She ran as fast as tears began falling from her eyes. She's hurting, either because of letting the guy that he really likes, who actually likes her too go or because of those ridiculous heels Galinda made her wear. She straightly headed to their dorm room.

She opened the door and was surprised to hear a loud "boom" and the last thing that she expected to happen fell before her eyes. Bright confetties enveloped the room as a huge banner welcomed her in. Congratulations Elphie! Fiyeraba forever.

She saw Galinda holding a cake with bright candles already lit up, a wide grin drawn on her face. But the blonde's grin transitioned to a worried face as she saw her roommate's face red and puffy.

"Elphie", the blonde girl hugged her friend. "I thought you were meeting Fiyero tonight."

"Yeah. I actually did", Elphaba answered. "He said he likes me but I rejected him because I don't want to lose our friendship. I know you like him and-", Galinda slapped her arm.

"I thought you already know I'm seeing that munchkin guy from the OzDust ball?", Galinda glared at her friend.

Elphaba threw both hands to the air, "I don't".

The green girl suddenly snapped, "Oh no! Fiyero-", Elphaba didn't finish her sentence because her roommate pushed her out of the room.

She ran as fast as she could and searched for the Winkie prince. She saw him sitting on the park's grassfield, his eyes covered by both hands. By the time she got to him, she heard a sniffling.

"Fiyero?" The prince hurriedly wiped his tears off his eyes and looked at her. "Wait... Are you crying?"

"Oh. No", the prince said quickly. "I was just... crying."

Elphaba smiled. She sat on the part beside him and put her head on his shoulder. "I like it when you say things quickly. Too quickly, actually. You don't even think about them. I feel smart when I talk to you-", the prince turned to face her so her head fell on the air.

"Thank you very much", he said sarcastically.

"but when I'm with you, my mind goes blank", she continued.

Fiyero stared at her. Absorbing what she just said. Does she?

"I like you too, Yero", Elphaba blushed.

Fiyero smiled widely. The girl that he likes, like him back. He couldn't be happier.