"I thought this semester would never end," Fiyero complains after the last class got out for the holidays and all students are immediately getting their suitcases and belongings as a bunch of carriages leave Shiz grounds leaving only a few students who are staying on campus including him, Elphaba, Galinda, Boq and Nessa.
Boq sighs deeply, "I agree. Honestly it felt very long. I'm glad it's over."
"Finally," Galinda praises, "Now it's officially Lurlinemas season! I can't wait for us to celebrate," Galinda says hugging her boyfriend. "Have you forgotten Boq?"
"No, I haven't. I know that we're going to spend our first Lurlinemas together," Boq said. "You pretty much planned this months ago."
At the beginning of the school year, Galinda decides to have her and her friends spend Lurlinemas together. Most are hesitant about it but eventually decided that it would be more fun to spend Lurlinemas together while staying at Shiz since the whole campus gets quieter during the holidays. After finding out that her roommate Elphaba was going to spend Lurlinemas alone she wasn't having it. Also since she and Boq got together last semester, she wants to spend the first Lurlinemas with him so it was settled. They plan to stay in Fiyero's private suite for Lurlinemas because it was bigger than any room possible which can fit the tree and other decorations. Also he has a small kitchen where they can cook a few meals. Everyone including Elphaba though she was reluctant, all agreed to spend the holidays together.
Galinda smiles at her boyfriend. "Good! Here's the plan! Boq you buy the food. Elphie can buy the cider and hot cocoa, Fiyero is in charge of decorating his private suite and Nessa is going to help out. And I already have a special surprise planned for everyone!"
Elphaba groaned. "You know I hate surprises Glin."
"Oh you'll love this one Elphie! Trust me!"
Then Nessa's question popped up. "Did anyone do shopping for gifts?"
Fiyero groans putting his hands in his head. "No I didn't."
"I was so busy studying for finals that I haven't got a chance to," Boq said.
"I got the list ready and about to do it," Galinda said feeling proud of herself.
Then Elphaba spoke up, "I didn't. And I don't think I'm going to do it."
Her sister questions looking dumbfounded, "Why not?"
"I don't have enough money to buy gifts for everyone," the green girl admits sadly. "I only have enough for only one or two people. I need to save for regular expenses like food and books. Even my job at the library doesn't pay that much."
Of course she felt incredibly bad and Fiyero came over and wrapped his arm around his girlfriend.
"It's alright Fae."
"No it's not. I feel like a selfish cheapskate-"
"No you're not," he says assuring her.
A lightbulb suddenly went off in Boq's head.
"You know what? I have an idea!"
They look at the Munchkin who spoke, "How about we play Secret Lurline?"
"What's that?" Nessa asked.
"Everyone in my immediate and extended family who all lived around Munchkinland did this every year because we couldn't get everyone a gift. My parents came up with it and it was so much fun."
"How do you play?" Questioned Fiyero.
"You draw a name out of a hat," Boq explains, "And the person you picked is who you give a present to."
"Never heard of that," Nessa says shaking her head a little. "But it sounds like fun."
"Actually that's a good idea," Fiyero said. "It saves a lot of shopping time that way we can get other things done."
"I agree," Elphaba said nodding.
Galinda groans dissapointed, "But I already made a list for what presents I can get for you all!"
"You can do that for our birthdays instead?" Boq suggests.
"I can't! I made a birthday list too!" She cried exclaiming and everyone rolled their eyes.
Boq turns to the green girl.
"El, can I borrow a piece of paper and a pencil from your notebook?"
"Sure."
The green girl takes a notebook out of her bag and rips a page out. She takes a pencil out and gave it to her friend.
"Thank you," he says ripping the paper into pieces. He walked over to the bench nearby to use it as a table when writing the names down. After he wrote every name, he folded all five pieces of paper.
He asked Fiyero, "Can I borrow your hat?"
The prince takes off his black leather hat and hands it over to the munchkin who drops the pieces inside. He shakes the hat for a few seconds before holding it out.
He states the rules, "Now, when you take a name, you can't reveal yourself as the Secret Lurline for that person until they open the gift, and you can't exchange your names, you stick with it."
"But what if we pull out our own names?" Fiyero asked the Munchkin.
"Let me know. I can switch. No one else can. And no complaining about who you pick. One time, my little brother complained about the name he picked giving it all away and we had to start the whole game over again. Any questions?"
The four stayed silent and Boq says happily, "Alright, now pick!"
They all did as told and each picked the names out of Fiyero's hat.
"Now remember, don't look until you're alone," the Munchkin said his eyes gazing over them.
They nodded.
He changes the subject. "Now I have a question Fiyero. What are the sleeping arrangements since we're staying at your suite?"
"The girls can have my bed since it's large, and Boq you can have my couch and I'll sleep in a chair," Fiyero explains.
"But it's your room you don't have to give up your bed and sleep in a chair."
"Nope, that is where you are wrong Boq. That wasn't just any chair. It reclines and it's beyond comfortable. I've taken loads of naps on that baby since I started here last year."
Elphaba's eyebrows furrowed. "So that's what you've been doing for your free time instead of studying?"
The Prince shrugged. "Procrastination always helps get my mind going. Even if I have to write a three page essay last minute before handing it in."
His girlfriend rolled her eyes and asked Galinda, "So remind what we're all doing again?"
Galinda explained the plans again and everyone went separate ways but not before she reminded them to go to Fiyero's at six o' clock on Lurlinemas Eve.
HEY Y'ALL! HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING! I am so excited to be writing a new story for the holiday season! It's gonna be filled with laughs, tears and love and I hope you all enjoy this! Make sure to check out my other stories and leave some positive reviews and PM to me WaitJustAClockTick for ideas on keeping this story going! I already have decided who's giving to who but any other idea will do! Till next time, GOODNIGHT! PEACE!
