<--Winner of Best Fiyeraba and Best Fluff 2008!

This story is inspired by actual live events. I've been helping a co-worker try and get the attention of one of our Finance employees. While the real life situation has been put on hold for the next four months due to circumstances beyond anyone 's control I had an idea it could be good for a story here on the boards.
A good friend of mine told me that my helping the co-worker was a little like something Elphaba and Glinda would do. I couldn't think of something good with those two per say. Yet when I thought about having my winkie prince take over, I thought this might just work.

1. Stay with me on the beginning, many of you will be shocked it's coming from me, but I need it for the plot.
2. Rest assured, I don't betray my Fan fiction rules.

The end of summer is a time of mixed emotions for most Shiz students. Senior year is just as hard. Now is the time to answer the dreaded question of: What is it that you want to do with the rest of your life?

"Sir, if I could take on some extra credit it would really benefit my....."
Just then Madame Morrible entered the room. The class fell silent and the teacher motioned Elphaba to take her seat.

"Now class, I want everyone to complete this essay by next week. It will go in your Shiz academic portfolio and it will be entire focus on Senior night. So don't take it lightly." With that Madame Morrible exited The Life Science class and alowed the professor to resume his lesson. The class let out a giant moan as soon as she was gone.

"Why is it that we seniors have to do extra work? I thought this was our party year?"

"Averic, I think it is just a light assignment to keep us all on track."

"Look Elphie, I know you crave this kind of stuff, but I don't need any additional pressure. Besides you know your way smarter than me."

"You're very smart, you just don't give yourself enough credit."

"Ah, Shucks. Don't make me blush. Hey, did you finish those lab results?"

"Yes, I dropped them off this morning."

"Thanks doll. You're the best." With that Averic patted Elphaba's head and then focused his attention on Glinda.

"So, beautiful, since we both have to write this paper, I thought we could get inspired by spending time in my room."

"How will that inspire us?" replied the blonde.

"We'll be doing that for the rest of your lives." Averic winked at his girlfriend and turned up a smile.

Glinda looked at him and thought very hard a for a few minutes, and finally, she said "Oh. Averic you're so bad. Isn't he horrible, Elphie?"

"Hm? I wasn't ..... I mean... I didn't notice." Elphaba noticed all right. Sure her blonhde roommate was dating the him. The only man she ever thought about. There was only one Averic. Yet Elphava knew that she could never compete with Glinda or Averic's world. It still didn't make it hurt any less.

Sitting in the back of the class with his head up and his two legs up against the desk in front of him sat Fiyero Tiggular. Fiyero was new to Shiz, but not to his senior year. He flunked out at the last school and his parents gave him one last chance. Try as he might he found classes a bore. The only things he enjoyed at Shiz were track, his popularity and the sights of Glinda Upland. Yet today he couldn't help being taken in by the side conversation going on between Averic and Elphaba. "Why, if I didn't know any better, I'd say she liked him. She likes Averic? Oz help her. Why does that guy get all the ladies? Glinda seems really into him too. Maybe if I invite her to the track race...."

"Mr. Tiggular!"

"What?!" Suddenly Fiyero realized he was completely lost in his own thoughts and didn't hear the teacher. "Sorry, sir, how can I help?" That brought the class to laughter, which didn't aid in Fiyero's attempt to get out of trouble.

"Stay after class Mr. Tiggular."

"Great."

As the class left passing his desk with smiles and laughs, Fiyero took a small bow. Averic shook his head and said "See ya later buddy. Try not to mess up before the race. "
Glinda, passed by and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm sure you can talk your way out of it." As she passed, Fiyero got lost her perfume.
Elphaba was prepaired to leave, when all of a sudden the teacher stopped her in her tracks. "Wait, Ms. Thropp, I'll need you for a moment too."

Fiyero was now at the front of the class and took a seat next to her. The teacher then looked at Fiyero and said, "You are on the verge of flunking my class. If you don't bring your grades up and ace the next three papers, I will have the great pleasure of kicking you out of Shiz. Morrible's assignment will count as well."

"Excuse me sir, but should I really be here for this?" Elphaba didn't know much about Fiyero except that he was new and he seemed to be a player. He was friends with Averic, so maybe he was ok she thought. Yet, he seemed to be so aloof all the time. Yes, he was nothing like Averic. Averic was sweet and kind and thoughtful. Fiyero fell asleep in class and was failling. Averic would never fail. Then again, I do ensure that he doesn't fail. Then again he shouldn't be embarrased by having me hear about his grades.

"Ms. Thropp, You need to be here because you are his new tutor."

"Wait, what? Why?"

"You asked if you could do any extra credit. So I thought you'd appreciate this task."

"But sir..."

"No buts. He's your extra credit and she, Mr. Tiggular is your last hope." With that the teacher left the room and thus left the pupil and tutor alone. Elphaba was beside herself while Fiyero just continued sitting down. He reached into his pocket and took out a pack of gum. "Gum keeps me calm, you wanna a stick?"

So Elphaba and Fiyero are currently unhappily stuck together? Psh, this better change into some Fiyeraba goodness pretty soon! Lol, thanks for sharing, I can't wait to read more!

ahhhh, elphaba likes AVERIC?? lord help her. lol, but very very interesting so far! hope you post more soon!

That made me laugh xD

LOVE this! I'm happy you're writing a fic!

I agree. AVERIC!

Ew!

But I like it so far. ^^

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Here's a shorter one. Thanks for the reviews.


"This can not be happening. The last thing I need during my senior year is to have a brainless aloof jock be my pet project."
Elphaba just flopped herself at the desk and dropped her head down. All she could here was chomping. "Must you do that?"

"Elphaba, if I don't chomp at the gum, I wouldn't be able to blow bubbles with it. And they call me brainless. Look, Instead of this unattractive display of selfpity, you should be thinking about how to turn this into a positive. I mean it's not all bad."

"No, Fiyero, it's all bad. I fail to see the good in it."

Fiyero got up from the desk and made Elphaba face him. "I really don't understand. You get your extra credit, and for once you have a willing partner who will do his own work and not flirt with you so you are conned into doing it for him."

Elphaba tried to look away at the point and walked towards the window. "I have no idea what you are talking about."

"Right". Mimicking a silly school girl, "I dropped off those lab results for you Averic. BTW, I can carry your books and do your laundry too, just promise me you'll keep patting my head like a dog."

"I don't have to stand for this. You haven't the slightest idea of what you are talking about. Don't pretend you know about him or me, cause you don't. You're a million times worse than he is. You couldn't hold a candle to him." She was just about to grad her bag and leave when Fiyero stopped her before she could reach the door.

"Hey! Calm down." He took her by the shoulders and stared right into her eyes. She has strong eyes, he thought. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sound stupid. You of all people are not stupid. I know I'm aloof, but I'm not really that dumb. I just don't see the point of all this, when I have no choice about my life. A prince's life is decided long before he is ever born. Yet, you make me want to stay awake in class, so maybe with the right teacher I would actually want to graduate. This could be a good thing for both of us."

"Both of us? What do you mean?"

"Are you going to relax and sit down?"

She shook her head and looked straight at him. She then allowed him to sit her down and he pulled the chair next to hers so they could sit and still face one another.

"You help me, and I'll help you get Averic."

"Fiyero, be serious."

"What? So he's dating Glinda. they're aren't carved in stone you know."

"He'd never have me."

Is she nuts? "Okay, maybe you are brainless. Look your very pretty, I mean.... Green suits you. You just don't..."

"Don't what?"

"Oh, boy here goes, you just don't act like Glinda. You need to flirt with guys. Guys need to know your interested. Otherwise, we won't compete if the risk to too great a girl will say no." I can't believe I just violated the guys' code of honor."

"You mean, he thinks I'd say no? How could anyone say no to him? Just then Elphaba drifted off in her thoughts.

"Hey, you still here?" Fiyero snapped his fingers in front of her face.

"Yes, I'm sorry. There is just one more thing. I don't understand why you care so much. I mean if you are a prince, why do you need to graduate?"

"Okay, there is another issue that you could help me with."

"I knew it!"

"Knew what? Stop thinking you know everything for a minute and listen. With Averic out of the way, Glinda would fall for me."

"So this is really about getting Glinda."

Fiyero just stared at her. "Hello, are you getting anything I'm trying to say? It's a win-win for everyone. You get extra credit, I graduate, you get Averic and I get Glinda."

"Fiyero I'm sorry, but if all I have to do is tell Averic I love him, then why do I need you?"

Fiyero was a little taken a back by her statment. He wasn't sure if it was the fact that she thought she didn't need him, or that she used the word love in regards to Averic.

"Elphaba, I don't mean to be mean here, but you won't be able to steal him away from Glinda without my help. I know his likes, we're friends. I can give you all the insider information."

"Fiyero, I'm sorry I was mean to you earlier. You are being very nice right now. In fact too nice. I'm not pretty. Averic would never have me regardless of what I said. I am not destined to fall in love. I really can't be of any use to you right now. Excuse me." She ran off.

Fiyero shook his head and picked up his book. "Oh, well. Maybe it's for the best. With her low self esteem, I'd probably have a harder time tutoring her than the other way around." As he walked out of the classroom and onto the quad he saw Glinda and Averic sitting down by a tree. Glinda motioned him to come over.

"Hey Fiyero, how did it go?"

"I'm still here. For the moment anyway."

"You better stay until the track meet. We gotta cream the Rascals. I've got some large bills on the race."

"Thanks for your concern, Averic." At that moment, he couldn't help but dislike his friend. Elphaba didn't think she was worthy of him and he had Glinda.

"I'm just kidding, you know that right buddy?" Fiyero managed a smile. Just then Averic spotted Elphaba. "Oh hey, excuse me for a second guys. I need to see Elphie about something."

"Why does he call her the stupid nickname. Does she even like it?"

"Fiyero, I call her that all the time."

"Yeah, but does she like it?"

Glinda just had a puzzled look on her face as Fiyero said goodbye. He started walking away, but something made him cross over to where Elphaba and Averic were talking. He positioned himself by a nearby bush and bent down.

"So, I was hoping you could help me write the essey."

"Averic, that should really come from you."

"Oh, Dollface have a heart. I've got my arms full with the big party this weekend, that Fiyero was supposed to plan, but is backing out."

Fiyero shot his head up and thought Liar! That party is all you. What a louse!

"Besides you're the only one who seem to know what I would be good at when I grow up."

"What a creep." Fiyero thought.

Averic then touched her chin and cracked a smile. Even though Elphaba loved his touch, she couldn't help but think back to how Fiyero was teasing her in the classroom. She looked down and said a quiet "okay."

"Thanks, Elphie. Gotta run. Talk to you later. Then he left, but not before patting her head.

Fiyero saw the pitiful display and watched as Elphaba finally looked up. She looked right at him. He mouthed the word "Deal?"

She nodded her head and mouthed it back.

"Deal!"

Sorry, didn't mean to post a blank space.

well well... never thought I would see you write something with Elphaba and Yero not in love.. but then again, this is just the beginning of the fic.. can't wait to read more...

Elphaba_Fae, All supercouples start somewhere.

Wickedly Ash, I HATE Averic too. Trust me, you'll be able to tell sooner or later.

LOVE IT!
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Avaric's a big creep

Oooo, I really liked that update, update again soon!

The next morning Fiyero was a man on a mission. He had four clear objectives. 1. Find out Averic's schedule. 2. Give Elphaba her first lesson. 3. Make sure he had worn his baby bluse shirt to highlight his eyes and seek out Glinda 4. Go to practice. He hadn't counted on a fifth objective. He didn't realize he'd have to take Elphaba's lesson today too.
Yet she met him right outside the guys' dorm with a notebook and flashcards.

"What's all this?"

"You'll need study guides. I can't be with you all the time. The flashcards are to go over questions and answers and the notebook is for your essey that 's due next week."

"A whole notebook? C'mon Elphaba an essey doesn't need to be this long."

"I thought you wanted to graduate?"

"Okay, fine. I'll add it to my list."

"What?"

"Now I don't mean to be rude, but can you please leave?"

"It's a good thing you weren't sounding rude."

"No, it's just Averic will be out any minute and I'm trying to figure out his schedule for the day."

"Oh". She looked around hoping to sneek a peek of her dream man, but at the same time, trying to hide behind Fiyero.

"Just meet me tomorrow by the Quad at about 12, no make that 1pm."

"Why then?"

"Averic has lunch at 1pm. I just need to make sure he'll be at the Quad. In the meantime, I leave you with an assignment."

"Okay, what do I do?"

"Borrow something from Glinda and watch how she talks for the rest of the day."

"No way. I'm not going to wear pink and purposely have my IQ drop 20 points."

"Do you want Averic or not."

"Do I really have to act like Glinda?"

"No, don't act like her. Try to see how she flirts. Then keep that going until tomorrow. We're starting operation: Elphaba flirts at 0100 hours."

"Wait that's actually 1am."

"So, what are you going to do call the army? You know what I mean. And for Oz sake do not wear another turtleneck."

"But I like turtlenecks."

"It's still summer out. hades, it's 90 degrees, show some skin."

She was about to protest when he said, "Don't you dare start with that Green crap. I need you to stop thinking like that. You're pretty, okay? One more thing, loose the snood." With that he took her cap off her head and threw it.

"Fiyero!"

"Wear your hair down, now go."

"Down? But.........."

"Elphaba, get going. I'll see you tomororw. Remember, watch Glinda.

"Watch Glinda. Okay", she said reluctantly. "Maybe I should have given him the practice test too?"


Later that afternoon, Elphaba opened the dorm room to find Glinda lying down on her bed talking on the phone.

"Watch Glinda". She could hear Fiyero's voice in her head. "Okay. Here goes."

"So I told him, No sir I do not combine both lotions into the same small dish. I am from the Upplands." HEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Elphaba swore she said something in between the giggling but she had no way of making the words out. She thought if she just laid down on her bed like Glinda, she could be better able to hear.

"Now really, do you think I would? YAAAAAAAAA, I would! HEEEEEEE. Oh that Mr. Swanstone is so dreamy. What? Well no one is as dreamy as my Averic. Except well........... Fiyero is pretty fine too. HEEEEEEEE Oh we are so bad."

How can she talk about Fiyero like that when she is with Averic? Wait is she flirting? I seriously have no idea where this conversation is going. I mean how many subjects did she just change in that 3 minutes? I feel like a ping pong ball.

Then Glinda took the phone cord and started to dangle it between her perfectly painted toes. Elphaba couldn't very well do the same thing, but she did try to mimic the moves. She was almost getting it, with one small exception. As she had been studying Glinda's feet and voice, she didn't bother to see that she was running out of space on her bed.
The next thing Glinda heard is THUMP. "Wait, Wait, I think I heard a....... Elphie? What are you doing on the floor?"

"Nothing, I just always wondered what the dust bunnies looked like from down here." "Oh, OZ. I think I just broke my foot."

LOOOOOOOOOVED IT!

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Oooo, I am loving this story Can't wait for more!

The next day Fiyero was out on the Quad and was happily watching Averic play fresbee. "Perfect. Just as a planned, and look Elphaba is right on time." "Hey, Elphaba, over here. " As he saw Elphaba come towards him, he noticed she was limping. "What the ?"

"Are you alright? What happened?"

"Oh, I just listened to your brainless idea about watching Glinda. I was watching her so much I lost my balance and hurt my foot."

"What are you wearing?"

"You said no turtlenecks, so I wore a jacket and I lost the snood. Well, actually I couldn't find it after you threw it over the gate."

Fiyero looked at her sternly and said with as much pose as he could muster. "Sit down."

"Look, this isn't going to work. Let's just call it a day and move on."

"Take off the jacket."

"Fiyero your lips are twitching. Are you mad?"

"Elphaba, I am not going to ask you again."

"Okay, okay. Jacket coming off."

She handed it to Fiyero and he tossed it on top of a nearby bush. He next took her french braid and untwisted it until her hair fell to her shoulders. Without thinking Fiyero just touched the ends and smiled at how shinny her hair was. "Wow, your hair is stunning. I've never seen hair so dark and yet so shinny. What shampoo do you use?"

"Uh, whatever Glinda leaves by the shower door. What?"

"Nothing, it's just so soft. I can't believe all that from just a shampoo."

"Hey, snap out of it. I'll ask Glinda to get you some."

"Oh, before I forget, here." He dropped a notebook onto her lap.

"Your essay? Buy this isn't due for a few more days."

"I know, but I wanted you to look it over first. Besides, I gave you one heck of an assignment yesterday. I thought I should live up to my share of the bargan. There'll be time to read it later. First let's get you settled. Now hair, check. Clothes, well I guess check."

"Hey!"

"Elphaba, you're wearing black. Another color would have been nice."

"I clash with everything."

"No, you don't. Blue, purple, white, red would have been..."

"Are you decorating a Lurlinemas tree?"

"Well, at least your shoulders are exposed. That looks good. So keep your hair over your shoulder like so. And one more thing."

"What now?"

"Pucker up."

"Fiyero, why do you have lipstick? Is there something you want to get off your chest?"

"Silly girl. Stand still. I knew you wouldn't have any. Normally, I don't think any of this stuff is necessary, but a litlte color will add that mystic quality."

"Are you making this up?"

"Hush. Now here's the plan. I'll go over and play freesbe with Averic. I'll see to it that it lands over here and you turn on the charm."

"What about Glinda?"

"Relax. Her class lets out in a few minutes, I'll intercept her and give you two enought time to talk. Remember not too much. Just enough for him to notice the "new" you and show some interest. Be evasive. Just when he's ready to ask more details, that's when I want you to walk away. Don't turn around. Just walk."

"Wow, girls do that?"

"Sure do."

"He'll like that? I mean just walk away?"

"He'll be entranced."

"Okay." As Elphaba turned to move away from the tree stump she screamed.

"What's the matter?"

"My foot. Oh, I'm sorry, but it's killing me."

"Let me see it. Sit down again."

He instanlty took off her show and her sock. She yanked back her foot in pain, but Fiyero just extended his hand and looked into her eyes. She wasn't sure why she did it but she exteneded her foot to him and as he touched her she felt shivers come up and down her spine. He moved his right hand over her foot and whispered something she couldn't quite understand. Whatever it was, it soothed her.

"There, that should do it. Yet I would advise that you go to the doctor later."

"How did you do that?"

"It's a Vinkus remedy. It's nothing really. Now get in position."

"Fiyero!"

"Yes?"

"What do I say?"

"How about something real profound like, hi Averic! How's your day? Come on. It will be fine. Besides you look differnet so he's bound to do most of the talking. You just nod and blush."

"Would throwing up be okay?"

"You'll be fine. Just breathe."

"Fiyero!"

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

Awwww, I can't get enough of this story And I love the idea you're working with here, the plot is great. This is totally my favorite story right now (sorry Idina Meets Elphaba gang, but you're not updating fast enough! lol). Anyway, I seriously can't get enough of this, I hope you post more soon!

I have to agree with that part.

I really love this. I like how it's unique - most fanfics are the same stories, over and over again. But not this one. Great job!

Thanks Wickedly Ash.

I LOVE your Taye Diggs banner. So funny.

Your Bottle story is pretty awesome too.

LOVE THIS.
I agree with Ash, totes my fave story

oh man! fiyero and elphaba are SO cute!!! i'm so happy you're writing a new fic! this is fantastic! as long as this is going to turn fiyeraba, i'm so down with what you've written already!!! great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awwwwww, this story is so amazingly cute!!! i love it so far and i really can't wait for more!

this is an awesome idea for a story!!!


(and i think elphie might be reconsidering averic...)

Thanks guys for the reviews! Here's the next update.

Fiyero walked over to where Averic was playing and noticed he was distracted by members of the opposite sex.

"Oh, hey Old buddy. You remember Shen-Shen and Olivia right? They're Glinda's friends."

"Ladies, how are you?"

Shen-Shen took the opportunity to speak to the latest school heartthrob."Oz, Fiyero, we think you are a master out on the track. We are so excited about tonight's meet."

"Yeah, we think you'll take us all the way to the championship, right Shen-Shen?"

"Oh no doubt."

"Well, thank you for your support. Now ladies if you excuse me, I need to teach my OLD friend here how to properly throw a fresbe. See you at the race."

"Bye, Fiyero! Bye Averic!" The girls walked away and gigled to themselves.

"Tiggular, are you sure you want me to embarrase you on the quad? Besides, you need to be well rested for the race. I have some very large bills riding on this."

"Is that all you think about? What about team spirit?"

"I can buy everyone drinks with the money I win. Happy? Besides, that is NOT all I think about. You didn't say anything."

"About what?"

"The girls. Beauties no?"

"They were fine." Really who cares when he has Glinda?

"Fine? You're a nut. Envious that you can't attract a crowd like that, eh? Come on let's play."

Fiyero had picked up the freesbe as he was walking towards Averic and the girls. He noticed Elphaba was still by the trees waiting. Okay, now is the time.

"OZ Fiyero, why did you throw it all the way over there?"

"Guess, I'm out of practice. Come on, I haven't got all day." He looked at his watch and thought Glinda would be walking out of her Psy class any minute. He really wanted to hear the conversation between the Elphaba and Averic, but he saw Glinda and knew he had to keep her occupied.

"Hi Glinda! Come on over."

"Hey Fiyero. Where's Averic?"

"Who? I mean... oh Averic. He was just here a minute or two ago. I'm sure he'll be right back. Oh look, there's Olivia. Hey there, Olivia!"

"Fiyero?"

"Come on over and join the party." He pulled her in between him and Glinda. Hopefuly she can distract Glinda so I can go and here what they are saying

No sooner did the two girls see each other did they start to talk. Fiyero knew he had an instant escape.
As he walked over to the other side of the quad and crossed the street so he wouldn't be seen, he jogged over back to the tree. Luckily for him, he hadn't missed much. Averic spent most of his time looking for the freesbe and when he finally noticed another person there he didn't know it was Elphaba until he saw her face.

"Elphie? Hey, for a minute I thought it was a new girl that I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting. My relief. it's just you."

Elphaba was starting to feel dizzy. Say something Elphaba. My word, I feel as if I have lost all powers of speech.

Fiyero was now behind the tree and pressed his ear to listen.

"Elphie are you gonna say something?"

"Hi day, how's your Averic". WHAT DID I JUST SAY?

WHAT DID SHE JUST SAY? Fiyero couldn't believe what had just come out of her mouth. Just then he saw Olivia leave Glinda and he realized he had to hightail it over back to where she was. OZ speed Elphaba.

"What was that Elphie?"

"Nothing Averic, I just am surprised to see you here."

"Oh, well in that case. Hey, is that my essay?"

Elphaba looked at Fiyero's notebook and shook her head. "No, this is Fiyero's."

"Don't tell me he has you doing his homework too? How are you supposed to get good grades and do my stuff if he hords in. You better know your limits." Just then Averic noticed Elphaba wasn't wearing her signature turtleneck.
"Hey, so you decied to show off a little skin. I don't blame you. It's really hot out today. If I were you I'd do it all the time."

"Really!" Elphaba was starting to think that he liked what he saw.

"Sure. I bet you never sunburn with your green skin."

"Oh."

"Well, will you look at this?"

"What?"

"There's a cat in this tree."

"There is?" Elphaba turned her attention to the tree branches.

"Let's scare it."

"What? No Averic. There's no reason to do that. She needs to get down."

"Okay. I was just having some fun. I'll save her for you. I'll just shake the base of the tree like so. You keep watching her and then bend the branch to the ground. Sounds good?"

"That sounds good."

"Okay, Team Averic and Elphaba, Rescue 911."

Meanwhile, Fiyero caught up to Glinda. "So are you coming to the meet?"

"Of course, I'll be there. I am so proud of you. The entire university has done nothing but talk about Fiyero Tiggular and creaming the Rascals. Averic and I wouldn't miss it for the world."

"You know, you don't have to bring him."

"Stop it. You're too much."

"What? I just think that if I am going to be Mr. Popularity, I should have Ms. Populairty right by my side." He then gave her a wink and a wide grin.

"I can never tell when you are joking or not. Besides, what about Averic?"

"Who?"

"Very funny. Fair is fair he did meet me first."

"So that bum get you all because I was a few minutes late?'

"This will teach you to get a better watch." She then laughed and gave Fiyero a wink.

Just then Fiyero caught sight of Elphava climbing a tree. "What is this girl doing now?"

"Fiyero, what did you day?"

"Uh, sorry Glinda, I've gotta run. I'll see you tonight."

By the time Fiyero ran all the way back to the tree, Averic was gone, but Elphaba couldn't be missed. She was standing there dressed from head to toe in leaves.

"What in OZ's name happened? Why were you climbing a tree?"

"Averic saw a cat in the tree and he was trying to rescue it but he was making her more nervous so I had to climb the tree to get the cat to come down. In the process, the branches started to shake and I got leaves all over me."

"Where's the cat?"

"With Averic."

"Where did he go?"

Elphaba pointed to the opposite side of the quad. "He said he had to run and meet Glinda. He was she she would love the cat."

Fiyero wanted to yell, but in stead he started hand picking every leaf off of Elphaba. During the action, he started to speak.
"Elphaba, I can't do this alone. How am I supposed to get that guy to notice you, when you keep acting like a clown? I mean come on, Hi day, how's your Averic?"

"It slipped out! I'm sorry. I am really trying. I kept trying to remember what you said. I am so grateful for your help. I'm just.... Wait a second. How did you know that?"

"I overheard it. I wanted to make sure it was going okay. After I heard that award winning line, I saw Glinda and I had to get over there before she started to look for Averic. There. All the leaves are off." He then brushed his hands on his pants.

"Well, it wasn't a total disaster. At least he didn't pat my head again."

"It's not enough. We need to move on to plan B."

"What's plan B?"

"Tonight, after the track meet, we announce to everyone that we are a couple."

Some spelling typing errors, but wow I liked that ending. I can kind of see where this story is eventually going, but I was not planning on them pretending to be a couple! Ack, can't wait for more, and I totally appreciate how you update so often, it's making me feel guilty -goes back to start updating her own FF-

mmmmm... this is going to get very interesting very quickly. I'm excited!!!

OOH!!! never saw that coming.. this should be fun..

i love this story too much xD

I like Plan B very much.

Thanks to all.

There were a few spelling issues. My computer kept slowing down everytime I tried to make corrections.
It will be better next time.

I can't wait to see how this twist works! please update soon!

Elphaba just looked blankly at Fiyero. She went back into her mind to try and remember if she actually heard him correctly.

"Fiyero, you can't be serious? How is that going to get Averic and Glinda to fall for us?"

"Don't you see? I'm Mr. Popularity around here. After tonight's race, I'll own this school. If they think you're with me you're status will instantly rise. Maybe not to my level, but people will stop and notice you. You'll be in the A crowed."

"I'll still be me, Fiyero. How can dating you change that?"

"You just need one popular person to bring you in. If you're my girlfriend, they will be too scared to question it. Instant status upgrade. You'll be the talk of the school. Averic wants someone who will add to his social status."

"But Glinda already..."

"Glinda is old news. This shocking piece of gossip will be too much to pass up. He'll notice you, he'll be interested and then you'll have him."

"You make it sound so easy."

"It is. How can he not, once he knows you?" Just then Fiyero felt the need to move towards her, but quickly moved in place instead. "Meet me tonight at the track meet. After we win there will be a party. Just come with Glinda and Averic. You know where the race is at?"

"I've been at this school for three years, Oz, I'm not that out of it. Just tell me which is the home side and which is the visitor side."

Shaking his head he said, "our colors are black and gold. I've gotta go."

"But if your with a girlfriend how can Glinda...."

"Hey, it's pretend. it's only make believe. It will work. Besides, we'll have a reason to be together and I can ensure you don't end up with leaves all over yourself next time you see Averic." He looked at Elphaba for what seemed to be a long time. Finally he took her chin in his hand and said, "Trust me."

As Fiyero ran off, Elphaba watched him leave. Why is he doing this all for me? Glinda must be one amazing girl. I do trust you Fiyero. I won't let you down. With that she started to read his notebook and walked back to her dorm.

-jumps up and down excitedly- Yes! Need more need more need more need more!

On the edge of my chair, needing more....now!

So good, you get a dancing banana!

ahh!!! you can't leave it there!! i want more! lol

Elphaba was just about ready to climb the stairs to her dorm when she finished Fiyero's essay. She couldn't believe how good it was. The way he wrote about what he would do when he became leader of the Vinkus was amazing. She was excited to see that he wanted to build a new University where anyone could go and study if they wanted to. He would even look into waiving tuition for needy families of both people and Animals. There was so much about him that she never new. To think had she not agreed to his plan she never would have seen the other side of Fiyero Tiggular. She open the door and saw Glinda kneeling on the floor calling out "Here kitty kitty, here."

GREAT. Averic's present for his precious Glinda. To think I actually thought he was going to give it to me.

"Hi Elphie!"

"Hey."

"Did you see the cutest thing that Averic got for me? Well, trust me, she's around here somewhere. I just can't quite find her."

"How did he get her?"

"He said he saw her lost in a tree and knew that I was the only one who could give her a good home. You don't mind do you? I know how fond you are of animals so I said yes."

" Of course not. It's precious. Really." This totally stinks. Now I have to be reminded every day about what an idiot I made of myself.

"How did you know?"

"Know what?"

"Her name. I named her precious. Just like Averic."

This is really too much. I need to do something. I don't believe I'm going to say this. "Glinda. can you help me get ready for the race tonight? Maybe I could sit with you and Averic?"

"Elphie! This is wonderful. Of course I will help you dress." She jumped up and hugged her roommate with such gusto that Elphaba felt she might fall on the floor again and hurt her other foot.

"Glinda, please, this foot is still healing."

"Are you excited for Fiyero?"

"Yes. I want to go out and support him. Is he really as good as they say?"

"Oh, yes is a rock star out on that track. Really he like never even breaks a sweat. He's Shiz's sweetheart."

"Glinda, you sound excited enough for the both of us."

"What? Don't be silly. I mean Fiyero is charming, rich, handsome, sexy, and super cool, but I have Averic."

Funny, that's how I describe Averic.

"I better change."

"Well, hold it. What are you going to wear?"

"I know to show some skin and keep my hair down."

"O..K.. Yet that will only get you so far. Come with me into my office." She then escorted Elphaba into her closet.

What seemed like a lifetime, Glinda finally got Elphaba put together. She was putting perfume on, while she heard Elphaba still fumbling in the bathroom.

"You better not go mess up what took me forever to do, Elphie."

"I'm not, I'm just trying to adjust the dress."

"Hey, Elphie?"

"Yes?"

"Do you like the name Elphie?"

"No, not really."

"Oh. Well then..."

Elphaba walked out of the bathroom and faced her roommate. "I don't like the name, but I do like the reason why you call me Elphie. It's special to me, because it shows we are friends. I just don't like other people calling me that name. They have no rhyme or reason what it means."

"Oh Elphie, that is so sweet. I promise I will be VERY protective of the nickname."

"Thanks." She laughed as she went to her side of the room to find her shoes.

Just then a knock was heard at the door. Enter Averic with flowers for Glinda.

"Hey there, Baby"

"Hi Hon. For me?"

"Who else?"

Averic then looked up and saw Elphaba. This was the first time he ever saw her undergo one of Glinda's makeovers. Glinda had been so moved by the Elphie talk that she hadn't stopped to see her friend put together.

"Doesn't she look great, Averic."

"You look good Elphie."

"Stop that!"

"Stop what Glinda?"

"Don't call her Elphie. It's rude."

"You call her that all the time."

"It's different when I say it."

"Oh boy. What a night. So are you ready?"

"Just a few more minutes. Entertain yourselves while I freshen up."

Averic seemed nervous. He was pacing back and forth. Then he was putting his hands in his pocket and moving them so that Elphaba could hear his change and keys jingle. He finally sat on Elphaba's bed and shook his head.

"Does that woman have any concept of time? We cannot be late. I need to meet Guy before this thing starts."

Oh My Oz. He is on my bed. God you have no idea how I many time is wanted him there, well this isn't exactly how I pictured it but still. Okay Elphaba hold it together.

"I'm sure it will just be a few more minutes. She just wants to look her best."

"For a track meet? Oz, everyone will be looking at Fiyero not Glinda. And another thing, why does she have to get all dolled up anyway? She should only care about what I think. I'm sorry, Elphie. I didn't mean to... Wait, sorry, Elphaba. I didn't mean to bore you."

"You don't bore me. You can call me Elphie if you really want to." She then sat next to him on her bed. Averic couldn't help but look at her.

"You know, Fiyero is right."

"I don't understand."

"Well, he asked me if I ever saw you in anything other than black. He said you would look good in other colors. He was right."

Glinda took that moment to walk out of the bathroom and spin around in front of them. "Well if you two keep sitting we'll miss the race."

"I'll get my purse" said Elphaba.

"Glinda, why is she getting her purse?"

"She's coming with us."

"Why?"

"What do you mean, why?"

"She can't sit with us."

"Why not?"

"Step out to the hallway for a second." He pulled out and kept the door closed.

"Averic, what are you doing?"

"Look, I like Elphi... Elphaba. But tonight is going to be crazy. I have to meet Guy for the bet and I don't need the extra drama of her hanging around. You know the stares and what not. Besides, don't you want to be alone with me?"

"I'm not leaving her alone. Deal with it. Besides you will be so busy with Guy, you won't even be sitting with me. Stop being such a jerk."

"I thought you liked that side of me?"

"Not tonight I don't."

Ack, get to the track meet! Love it, thanks for continuing to update so often!

really not liking Averic now.. but loving this fic..

The update was almost complete, until it blanked out on me. Anyway, I have started again. Did someone want to read about a track meet? Sorry it's a little long.

Averic, Glinda and Elphaba arrived at the race and the bleachers were packed. Everyone was there to support Fiyero wearing their black and gold. Glinda loved the excitement. To her it looked as if all of Shiz was there. Elphaba couldn't believe all of those people came to see Fiyero. Averic muttered something under his breath.

"What did you say?" Glinda was still angry with Averic for saying what he did about Elphaba, but in the end she was still his girlfriend.

"With all these people, I'll never find Guy. Why couldn't you be on time for once?"

"Relax. Look there's Shen-Shen and Olivia. I am sure they saved us some seats. You who! Guys!"

"Oh, it's Glinda! Hey, come on up. We saved seats for you. Shen-Shen wave them over."

When Averic, Elphaba and Glinda came up they were greeted by a rather cold Shen-Shen. "Excuse me but these seats are for black and gold only. No green allowed."

"Shut-up, Shen-Shen. Don't listen to her. You three can sit here. We were just leaving."

"Leaving? Don't you want to see Fiyero?" Averic asked with mild interest.

"Oh, we do. Shen-Shen wants to be the first one he sees as he comes out of the locker room and on to the track. Later."

"Bye Glinda, Bye Averic". Shen-Shen just passed Elphaba up without so much as a word, but Olivia waved to all three.

"Don't worry about that Elphie. They are just so distracted by Fiyero, I'm sure they aren't thinking straight."

This is never going to work. Poor Fiyero is going to lose his status. Everyone hates me. "Sure, it's easy to be distracted when Fiyero is around."

"Why Elphie, do I sense someone has a crush?"

"Huh? No.... I mean.. not at all... I don't have a crush on Fiyero". She quickly turned to see Averic's reaction, but he had gotten up to talk to a someone whom she could only guess was Guy.

"We are so far away. I think that's Fiyero coming out now. If only we had... Wait. I got it. Excuse me, sir?" Glinda tapped the man on his shoulders and asked if she could borrow his binoculars. "Great now we can see.. OH MY OZ! It's Fiyero alright and he's not wearing a shirt. Wow! Will you look at his chest? He has really been working out. He has a 12 pack stomach."

"Really Glinda, come on."

"See for yourself." She handed the binoculars to Elphaba.

"Is that chest real?" She couldn't quite bring herself to move away. Then she made herself make a quick glance at Averic and wondered if his chest looked like that. Only the minute she did, she found herself wanting to look back at Fiyero.

"Elphie. STOP HOGGING THE BINOCOLARS. Uh.... I mean, can I have those back please?"

Elphaba gave them back and she heard her friend scream. "Glinda, what is it?"

"Those sluts! I cannot believe Shen-Shen and Olivia. They are just throwing themselves at Fiyero. Of all the miserable lowdown underhanded lack of team spirit display."

"Maybe I could go down and make sure they don't distract Fiyero. What do they call it? Make sure his head is in the game?"

"Good idea. I'll just stay here and keep watch."

Elphaba climbed down the steps and was soon inches away between Shen-Shen and Olivia. Boy can that one flirt. Maybe I should be watching her?
Fiyero looked very unhappy and was thrilled to see Elphaba making her way towards him. "Hey Elphaba! Come on over."

"Hi"

"It's good to see you. Ladies, if you will excuse us. I have some questions for Elphaba on our last exam, and I need to do it before the race."

"Sure Fiyero. Good Luck. Come on Shen-Shen."

"We'll be right over there Fiyero. Waiting for you. Good luck. I’ll be right here at the finish line for you. I’ll be..."

"Knock it off, Shen-Shen."

Fiyero pulled Elphaba closer to him and started to whisper.

"I sure am glad you came when you did. That Shen-Shen is crazy."

"Are you nervous?"

"Nah. All in a night's work."

" Do you want to back out of plan B?"

"What? No way. Why?"

"Well, I just don't want to mess up your status."

"Elphaba! I thought you trusted me?"

"I do."

"Then... Hey you look wonderful."

"What?"

"The dress color. It's fantastic. The purple really brings out your eyes."

"Thank you... Glinda helped."

"Well, she did a great job."

"Can I say one more thing before you go?"

"Sure, but let me put my shirt on first. It's so hot in the locker room, I forget to put this on."

"Oh, of course." Wow, he really does have a great...Snap out of it Elphaba.

"I'm back. What was it you wanted to say?"

"It's about your essay. It was..."

"Hey, only good thoughts before a race."

"No, it was wonderful. I loved everything you wrote. Did you mean it?"

"Yes. The world is changing and we need to change with it, or the Vinkus will be left backwards. If you can't make the changes as King, then who can make them? I just hope my parents will understand."

"They will. I know the teacher will love it."

"Well, that's one down and how many more to go?" He gave her a wink.

"Good luck. Cream the... what's the other team's name?"

"Rascals. Do me a favor stay close to the finish line. I'm going to make a big finale and it's important that you are right there. Okay?"

"Okay". She then stopped and touched Fiyero's arm, He turned back to her and she kissed him on the cheek."

"What was that for?"

"Pretend kiss for real luck."

"The other team hasn't got a chance now."

Fiyero ran off to the start of the race and started to stretch. In a few minutes the race began and as promised Elphaba stood by the finish line. Shen-Shen kept giving her dirty looks, which she did her best to ignore. The crowed started cheering and clapping and shouting out Fiyero's name.

"Who's the greatest track star Shiz ever had? "

F I Y E R O!"

The momentum was building and Elphaba found that she couldn't keep her eyes off the race. Yet she was scared that Fiyero would lose. However that thought quickly vanished as she saw him running, no, more like gliding on the track. He really is a rock star out there she thought. Seconds later it was done. Shiz won. Fiyero finished first.

"We are in First place! We are going to the championship!" Elphaba could hear the people cheer. She saw Glinda up above screaming with glee. She saw Averic jumping up and down and that Guy fellow dishing out money. She saw Olivia and Shen-Shen applauding. Everyone was in the best mood. All because of Fiyero. As she saw him coming toward her, he pulled her to him and gave her a big hug for everyone to see. Then he stood center of the track with Elphaba by his side and asked the crowd to hush up.

"This victory was for my best girl."

"What?" Screamed Shen-Shen.

"Why, a man's girlfriend has to be his best girl, right Elphaba?" He pulled her into another hug. Elphaba could have sworn the place fell silent. She couldn't hear anything, but she saw Glinda drop the binoculars, Averic look up from counting his money and Shen-Shen faint.

"Oh, Man! Shen-Shen wake up! " Olivia got down on the floor and started to slap her friend's face. "Does anyone have any smelling salts?"

LOVED IT!!! that was too perfect.. loved everything about it.. especially shenshen fainting and Glinda dropping the binoculars...

That was so good that, no joke, I'm going to go back up and read it again now.

ICBH, I'm now addicted to this story. No joke. It's great, and the plot line is fabulous.

-In Annaleigh voice- "MAD PROPS!!"

Thanks guys. Hope to have more up soon.

After the race everyone met up for the party that was being held at the Oz Dust for Fiyero and the team. Fiyero insisted that Elphaba go with him to the party as opposed to having her meet up with him.
It will look more convincing if they arrived together. Elphaba couldn't really argue with that logic, but she so desperately wondered what in the world Glinda and Averic were thinking. The party was in full swing when in walked in the guest of honor and his new love interest. Make that his make believe love interest. As soon as they walked down the long staircase she could feel everyone's eyes on them. Fiyero could sense her nervousness, so he just squeezed her hand and whispered in her ear to relax and follow his lead. As they hit the floor, a few of the guys surrounded them.

"Tiggular! You old hound you. We had no idea you were into green..' Just then his friend hit him on his back as to warn him not to make any dumb comments.

"What he means Fiyero is that we had no idea you and Elphaba were a couple. Seriously, Elphaba you could do a lot better. He might be athletic, but really he is high maintenance, HA."

"I can assure you guys that Elphaba knows what she is getting herself into and yet she wants to be with me anyway." Fiyero gave her a quick smile and a kiss on the cheek. He noticed she jumped a bit by the touch, but was quick to respond by messing up his hair.

"Uh oh, it must be love guys, she touched his hair and he didn't freak." The guys started to laugh and both Elphaba and Fiyero couldn't help but join in. Next thing they new everyone was coming up to them congratulating Fiyero for both his victory and his new girlfriend. After an hour or so of hellos and see you soons Elphaba pulled Fiyero to the parlor where they could finally sit down.

"I can not believe all the people who came up to us. Do you know that half of them were throwing spitballs at me the other day. Now they are all kissing my butt. I had no idea how smart you are about these things."

"Well, I know that most people do what others want them to do. I've grown up around their kind all my life. It’s really refreshing to see you so shocked by it all."

"Have you seen Glinda?"

"No, I’ve been too busy showing off my pretend girlfriend." He laughed.

"No sign of Averic either. You think they'll show?"

"Why wouldn't they? This is the most swantified place to be. If I don't say so myself."

"You know this could have gone either way. You took a big chance."

"No I didn't. I knew we would win and that they would accept it. No chance taken at all."

"We really are friends, eh?"

"Elphaba, we're more than friends. We are partners in crime and until we both reach our goals, we are boyfriend and girlfriend. Be prepared to start spending a lot of time with the Tigmaster."

"Tigmaster? Please don't tell me I have to call you that."

"Nah. We can come up with our own nicknames. Look you better get out there and keep up appearances. I'm going to go and scope out Glinda."

"You mean you're going to leave me alone with...THEM?"

"Why not? You can handle it. You can handle anything. I bet even Shen-Shen will want to be your friend."

"Arg! No way. Averic isn't worth that."

Fiyero smiled as she walked out of the parlor and thought that Averic wasn't worthy a lot of things. Least of all her.

ooh. I tihnk he's falling for her.. slowly but surely, right??

Hehehehehe....Tigmaster

That last line was soooo sweet, I definitely "awwwwww"ed out loud

I hope we get more updates SOOOOOOON!

awww, i really do love this fic!! the updates truly keep me smiling the entire time i'm reading them, and long after it's about time for a "feel-good" fic without a lot of drama and AHEM injuries/deaths (you guys know who you are xP). i so can't wait for more!!!! xD

those four updates were fantastic! sorry i haven't posted, i'm not home so it's harder to get online... i love that fiyero's falling for elphaba now, it's so freaking cute!!!! i also love how elphaba and fiyero are bonding! this is such a good fic! you want to know why i love it so much? there's no angst. it's all a wonderful happy story! i miss happy stories! this is so gooood... lol, plus you update a lot which totally works for me, lol... keep up the fantastic frequent updates!

haha, yeah! i totally agree, passionate!!! it gives you a break from all of those injuries and deaths that are piling up in other fics xP and that honestly makes me love it 100x more!!!

Thanks guys! Yep, that's me a total romantic comedy kind of girl. I did write a more of a struggle story once upon a time, but passionate was the only one who read it. Thus, this one is a lot more my speed. Hang on to your bubbles, the next update will be posted sometime today.

^Yay! -bounces up and down impatiently-