~🫧~

An Ozian paperboy dropped a stack of newspaper that read: 'Prince Fiyero Of Winkie Country Spotted At Shiz!"!

The news of Fiyero's arrival was quickly passed along campus, tons of students were eager to meet the prince and hopefully get with him.

Fiyero made his way through campus with Feldspur galloping behind him.

He passed line of students who was holding newspapers with his face on it. All of them winked at him or twirled their hair with a flirtatious grin.

Fiyero walked up to Pfanne, who gave him a nervous smirk.

"Enroll here often?" Pfanne tried to flirt. (...ha! GAY!)

"Could I ask you..." Fiyero inquired.

Pfanne nodded. "Anything. Anything you want."

"Just to move out of the way?"

"Absolutely. Yeah, that's anything..." Pfanne stood aside, giving Fiyero a glimpse of the school's directory.

While Fiyero studied it, Pfanne ran off with ShenShen, as she looked at somewhere she probably shouldn't be looking.

Nearby, (Name) was reading a history book as she strolled through campus, not paying much attention to her surroundings.

With that, she bumped right into Fiyero, making them both gasp. (Name) dropped her book from the impact.

"Oh, I am so sorry!" Fiyero apologized as he leaned down to pick up her book.

"No, it's fine. I wasn't watching where I was going." (Name) assured as she leaned down for her book.

"Elphaba was right. I gotta stop reading while taking a walk..." (Name) said in her head.

"Here, let me—" Fiyero handed (Name) her book, and she lifted her head up, giving him a full glimpse of her beautiful face.

A flirtatious grin came on the prince's face. "Hello."

(Name) gave him a look. "Hi..."

Fiyero took her hand and brought the (hair color) girl to her feet.

"Now, what was I doing again?" He questioned her with a smirk, still holding onto (Name)'s hand.

"I don't know, what were you doing?" (Name) raised an eyebrow.

"Our first fight." Fiyero smirked, he brought (Name)'s knuckles to his lips, kissing it.

"Prince Fiyero Tigelarr of the Winkie Country, I'm sure you've heard about me." He introduced himself.

"I have, and its honor to meet you, your highness." (Name) gave a small curtsy.

Normally, she'd defend herself around any boy who tried to flirt her. But since this was a prince, she did not want to risk herself getting executed.

"Now, tell me your name." Fiyero said.

"(Name) (Last Name)." The (hair color) girl answered, feeling a little nervous.

"Beautiful name for a beautiful girl, don't you think?"

Standing next to a tree, Galindo watched the ordeal.

Galindo clenched his jaw as he watched a boy flirt with (Name). His (Name). Only he was allowed to flirt with her.

He snatched a book someone was reading and covered his face with it, striding his way over to (Name).

Galindo came to her side and removed the book from his face, giving the (hair color) girl a smile.

"Oh, hello, (Name)!" He grinned, grabbing onto her waist, making Fiyero drop her hand.

"Oh, hey, Galindo." (Name) removed herself from Galindo's grasp, ignoring the blush that was on her face.

But she mentally let out a sigh of relief that Galindo was here.

"Prince Fiyero, weren't you looking for something instead of someone?" Galindo asked, giving the prince a menacing grin that screamed: 'Back off, she's mine.'

Fiyero immediately got the hint and mentally cursed himself.

"Oh, I am terribly sorry, if I had known you two were together, I would've never—"

"What?!" (Name) interrupted, letting go of Galindo's hand, not even noticing that she had held onto it.

"Oh, no, no, no! He's not...I'm not...we're not together!" She stammered, a deep blush on her face.

"Yet." Galindo added in his head.

Fiyero gave a knowing smirk, as he had seen how (Name) blushed. "Right...sure."

(Name) furrowed her eyebrows together annoyingly while Galindo grinned, beginning to like the prince. Especially knowing he wasn't going to steal his girl anymore.

"Now, I promise to give a tour to any recently arrived students, and (Name) can join too. If she wants to, that is."
Galindo stated.

"Oh! Um..." (Name) thought a for moment, and decided she could use a break from studying. And a way to apologize for bumping into the Prince.

"Sure, why not?" She shrugged.

"Yay!" Galindo cheered, hugging her excitedly, making the (hair color) girl blush.

Fiyero gave a knowing smirk, and began thinking of a plan on how to get the two together. 

Galindo linked his arm with (Name)'s and guided her away. Fiyero shook his head and followed after them.

~🫧~

Fiyero, (Name), and Galindo walked into the library together, Galindo still having his linked arm with (Name).

"And this is the...book place!" Galindo presented.

"Library." (Name) corrected.

"Library! Yes! Thank you, darling!" Galindo grinned, (Name) couldn't help the blush that came on her face.

"There's a collection of rare books around here somewhere. And some medium-rare books too." Galindo continued his tour, not really caring much.

Fiyero nodded with a hum. "So many to choose from."

"Tell me about it." (Name) stated, as she looked around at all the many books with a glimmer in her eyes. She always adored reading.

Galindo took notice of her awe state and smiled. 'Cute.' He thought.

As Fiyero checked out the girls, his eyes met Elphaba's, who was sitting at a desk.

He recognized her, and waved 'hello.' But Elphaba rolled her eyes quickly looked away and went back to writing.

Fiyero shrugged it off and turned over to Galindo and (Name).

(Name) was reading a book while Galindo stared at her lovingly.

"So, what do you do for fun around here?" Fiyero queried.

"Nothing much." (Name) shrugged, still reading her book.

Fiyero pulled Galindo aside so (Name) couldn't hear them.

"Ever been to the Ozdust Ballroom?" He asked the blond.

"The Ozdust Ballroom?" Galindo tilted his head. "I mean, isn't that place somewhat illegal? And scandalacious?"

"Listen, you're in love with (Name), right?" Fiyero glanced over to (Name), who was still reading her book.

Galindo gasped in shock. "How did you know?"

"It's pretty obvious to tell." Fiyero chuckled. "Take her to the ballroom, dance with her, confess your feelings for her!" He encouraged.

"It's also all of those things you said. But also not far from here. Another plus!"

Galindo hummed in thought and glanced over to the girl he was heads over heels in love with.

Suddenly, Boq, who was listening to every word, fell off the ladder he was on.

"Whoa!" Fiyero exclaimed. He let out a chuckle. "Are you alright?"

He held out his hand to the Munchkin boy, who took it. Fiyero brought Boq to his feet.

"I'm Fiyero Tigelarr. Winkie Country." The prince introduced himself with a smile, hoping to make a new friend.

"Boq Woodsman." The Munchkin boy stood on some books to reach Fiyero's height. "Of Munchkinland."

The men shook hands, Boq nearly falling off the books. Fiyero helped him down.

"Excuse me, good to know." Galindo squeezed in between the two and walked over to (Name), Boq quickly following after him.

"So, (Name), did you hear what Fiyero was saying about going to the Ozdust Ballroom?" The blond asked her.

"The Ozdust Ballroom?" (Name) repeated as her (eye color) eyes went wide. "Isn't that off limits?"

"She's right." Boq nodded in confirmation. "It's against Shiz rules to go into town after dark..."

Fiyero cut the Munchkin boy off by wrapping his arms around (Name), Galindo, and Boq.

Galindo and (Name) were pushed together, making them both blush.

"I see that once again, the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me." Fiyero stated.

"Excuse me," The prince cut off two girls who were walking their way and shoved their books to the ground.

Boq reached down to pick them up, but Fiyero placed his foot on the books. He picked up the book and began to read it.

"The trouble with schools is..."

"They always try to teach the wrong lesson."

Fiyero tossed the book away and did a cartwheel in the middle of the room, making everyone gasp in shock.

"Believe me, I've been kicked out of enough of them to know."

"They want you to become less callow, less shallow."

Fiyero took some more books from students, making Elphaba roll her eyes.

"But I say, why invite stress in?"

Fiyero pushed the two students down with the books.

"Shh!" The Librarian shushed angrily.

Fiyero rolled his eyes and handed the books back to the students.

"Stop studying strife..."

Fiyero pulled the Librarian into his arms and gave her a peck on the forehead.

"And learn to live..."

He picked her up by the waist and sat her down on a desk.

"Sir, this is a library..." (Name) muttered under her breath, cringing at how Fiyero was feeling up the Librarian.

"The unexamined...life."

Fiyero pushed the desk the Librarian was sitting on, making her roll away.

Fiyero bowed to the students as they clapped for him. He then jumped up onto a desk.

"Dancing through life, skimming the surface."
"Gliding where turf is smooth."

Fiyero grabbed a Student's head and began rolling it around.

"Life's more painless for the brainless!"

He pushed the Student's head away and jumped back on the table. Fiyero began to slide on books.

"Why think too hard when it's so soothing?"
"Dancing through life, no need to tough it!"
"When you can slough it off as I do."

"Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters,"
"It's just life, so keep dancing through!"

Fiyero let himself fall and a couple of Students caught him and carried him in their arms.

Nessa smiled and danced along with the music. Elphaba gave her sister a look.

Fiyero climbed up the ladder to the spinning bookshelf and pulled a lever, making it spin around.

A couple of Students who were inside it tried to run out but ended up spinning inside it.

"Dancing through life, swaying and sweeping!"
"And always keeping cool."

Fiyero grabbed onto a ladder above him and swung himself in the middle of the book shelf and spun a boy around.

"Life is fraughtless when you're thoughtless."
"Those who don't try never look foolish."

Galindo threw a book away as he, (Name), and a group of Students watched the prince.

"Dancing through life, mindless and careless!"
"Make sure you're where less trouble is rife!"
"Woes are fleeting, blows are glancing!"

Fiyero continued twirling around inside the spinning bookshelf along with some other students. He jumped out of it.

"When you're dancing through life!"

Galindo, (Name), and the Students applauded for the prince, but Fiyero placed a finger to his mouth, silencing them.

Fiyero moved his shoulders up and down, Galindo and the Students doing the same.

All except (Name), who just stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

Fiyero did some more dance moves and the Students followed suit before letting out a cheer.

Fiyero and the Students ran into the middle of the room.

Galindo smirked and wrapped his hands around (Name)'s waist and spun her around in the air.

The (hair color) girl let out a yelp, before giggling, making Galindo smile.

The Students inside the spinning bookshelf twirled and danced around.

"I'm gonna go study outside, it's too loud." Elphaba told Nessa, closing her book and leaving the library.

Fiyero danced with some students and dipped them down while more students danced.

Boq messed around with the lever for the spinning bookshelf, making it spin around more as the students inside laughed.

"Let's go down to the Ozdust Ballroom!"
"We'll meet there later tonight!"
"We can dance 'til it's light!"

"Find the prettiest girl,"
"Give her a whirl."

Fiyero nudged Galindo and gestured to (Name), making the blond smirk.

Galindo took (Name)'s hand and twirled her under his arm before pulling her into his chest, making the (hair color) girl blush.

"Right on down to the Ozdust Ballroom."
"Come on, follow me."
"You'll be happy to be there."

Fiyero jumped onto the table again.

(Name) shook her shoulders and arms a little, loosening up a bit. Galindo smiled at her.

Fiyero hopped around, (Name) grinned and began following suit and started dancing.

Fiyero smiled at (Name) like a proud older brother.

All of the other students copied their movies and danced around.

Students:
"Dancing through life down at the Ozdust!"

Fiyero:
"If only because dust is what we come to."

All:
"Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters!"

"It's just life!"

Galindo and (Name) smiled at each other from different sides and began approaching each other.

The two danced and spun around before fully approaching each other and dancing together, grins on both of their faces.

Fiyero smirked at the two, knowing his plan was working.

"It's just life!"
"So keep dancing through..."

Everyone began running out of the library, (Name) was breathless and sweating a bit from all the dancing.

"(Name)! (Name)!" Boq ran to the (hair color) girl.

"Here!" He dabbed her forehead with a red handkerchief, making (Name) smile at the Munchkin boy.

"Here, keep it." Boq placed the handkerchief on her shoulder. "I've got many! I cry a lot."

Boq immediately regretted this admission when he saw (Name) giving him a weird look.

"Well, thanks." The (hair color) girl began to walk off, but Boq cut in front of her.

"(Name), um, I hope you'll save a dance for me tonight." Boq told the (hair color) girl. "I'll be right there, waiting all night."

"Oh, um..." (Name) hesitated, Boq was a nice guy she sat in class with, but she just didn't like him that way. She really didn't want to hurt his feelings.

Plus, she knew Nessa liked him.

"That's so kind." Galindo suddenly came to (Name)'s side, wrapping an arm around her.

"But you know what would be even kinder?" Galindo gestured over to Nessa at the other end of the library, who was reading a book.

"See that tragically beautiful girl?"
"The one in the chair?"
"It seems so unfair."
"We should go on a spree."
"And not she, gee!"

(Name) perked up and began to play along.

"I know someone would be our hero."
"If that someone were to go invite her."

"Well...maybe I could go invite her." Boq agreed, hoping to impress (Name).

Galindo gasped. "Oh, Bick, really?"

"Really? You would do that?" (Name) grinned excitedly, putting the handkerchief in her pocket.

Boq grinned when he saw (Name) keeping the handkerchief.

"I would do anything for you." He confirmed, making (Name) feel a bit uneasy, but she grinned anyway.

Galindo came back to (Name)'s side, noticing her forced smile. "Well?" He asked Boq.

"Oh, right now?" Boq questioned.

"Why not?" (Name) shrugged.

"Go ask her right now?"

"She's right there! Come on, go to her!" (Name) encouraged.

Boq rushed off to Nessa, and (Name) let out a sigh of relief. She smiled as she saw Nessa's face lit up when Boq talked to her.

"You're good." (Name) smirked, bumping shoulders with Galindo, making him blush a little.

"I don't know what you mean." He shrugged. "I love helping others."

"Well, I happen to be free tonight, ya know?" (Name) stated  with a smirk.

"Really?" Galindo's eyes widened. Was she asking him out?

"Of course!" The (hair color) girl grinned. "After all..."

"Now that we fully know one another..."

Galindo smiled and got closer to (Name).

"It's clear we deserve each other."

"You're perfect." Galindo purred.

"You're perfect." (Name) returned.

"So we're perfect together!"
"Born to be forever..."
"Dancing through life!"

Galindo wrapped his arms around (Name)'s waist while she wrapped hers around his neck.

The pair leaned in close to each other, looking like they were about to kiss.

Only for Galindo to pick the (hair color) girl up by the waist and spin her around in the air, making (Name) laugh.

Fiyero watched nearby, happy the two got together. He exited the library, proud of his work.

~🩷~

Nessa rolled over to Elphaba with an excited grin. "You'll never guess what just happened to me!"

"That perfectly adorable Munchkin boy just asked me out!" She beamed.

"He said he was too shy to ask me out first, but then Galindo emboldened him!"

"Wait, Galindo?" Elphaba asked in shock.

"Don't, don't you dare say another word against him." Nessa defended the blond. "I'm about to have the happiest night of my life! Thanks to Galindo!"

"Finally, for this one night,"
"I'm about to have a fun night!"
"With this Munchkin boy Galindo found for me."
"And I only wish there were something I could do for him, to repay him."
"Elphaba, see? We deserve each other!"

Nessa rolled closer to her sister.

"And Galindo helped it come true!"
"We deserve each other, me and Boq!"

(Cue the memes!)

"Please Elphaba, try to understand!" Nessa begged, taking her sister's hands.

Elphaba gave a smile.

"I do."

Nessa chuckled. "He also asked (Name) out!"

"He did?" Elphaba asked in disbelief. "And she said yes?"

"Of course she did!" Nessa smiled.

"Elphaba, you should have seen her! I've never seen her so happy before! They deserve each other!" Nessa went on, more than happy for her honorary sister.

Elphaba looked down in thought.

~💚~

In his dorm, Galindo presented his Ozdust outfit to Pfanne and ShenShen. He was wearing an orange-pink suit with ruffles on the shirt and sleeves.

As for (Name), she was with Nessa in her dorm and getting ready with her while helping Nessa get ready.

"What do you think? Don't I look like the most scandalacious fish in the sea?" Galindo asked his friends. "Do you think (Name) will like it?"

"The most!" Pfanne grinned. "(Name) is going to lose her mind, and we nailed it!"

Galindo smiled and sat down in front of his vanity, getting his blond hair all perfect for his darling.

As ShenShen talked with Galindo, Pfanne looked through one of Galindo's many trunks.

"Um..." Pfanne pulled out a pointy black hat with a disgusted look.

"Ew! What even is that?" ShenShen scrunched her nose.

"Galindo?" Pfanne asked.

The blond turned his head to his friend and gasped when he saw the hat.

"What's the reason?"

"I know. It's my granny's." Galindo answered with an eye roll before getting back to working on his hair.

"She always makes me the most hideotous hats! I'd give it away, but I don't hate anyone that much."

Pfanne and ShenShen just kept looking at him, giving him a mischievous challenge.

"I couldn't." Galindo denied. "Could I?"

Suddenly, Elphaba entered the room with an armful of books. Pfanne and ShenShen gave a private smirk to Galindo then a grin to Elphaba.

"Hey..."

"Hi!"

"Oh, we should go!"

"Yeah, we have to go rouge on our knees. Do a rogue!"

The two friends exited the room, Elphaba giving them a look. She then turned to Galindo.

"Galindo, um, Nessa and I were talking about you just now and—"

"Oh, well, we were just talking about you!" Galindo grinned. "How you should join us tonight!"

Elphaba looked at him. "I don't follow."

"You. Join. Us. At the Ozdust!" Galindo explained like it was charades. "I'm inviting you!"

"Why?" Elphaba asked.

"Well, because everyone will be there! (Name) will be there!" Galindo grinned.

"And don't tell me you have nothing to wear! Because you could wear this!" He pulled out the black hat. "I mean, it goes with everything you own!"

Elphaba was taken aback, Galindo was really sincere.

"It's really, uh, sharp, don't you think?"
"You know, black is this year's pink!"
"You deserve each other, this hat and you!"
"You're both so smart!"
"You deserve each other so here,"
"Out of the goodness of my heart."

Galindo put the hat in Elphaba's hands with a smile before exiting the room.

Elphaba tilted her head at the hat, then smiled.

"Perhaps I have misjudged this boy..." She thought in her head.

~🩷~

Galindo knocked on Nessa's door, he then took out his compact mirror and checked his hair, making sure it looked good before putting it back in his pocket.

Then, the door was opened by (Name), and Galindo's mouth nearly watered.

(Name) was wearing a beautiful short (favorite color) gown with butterflies and flowers in different places on the dress. Her hair was done in (hair style of your choice) with a (favorite color) butterfly hair clip and her face was made up. She looked absolutely stunning.

After admiring her for a moment, Galindo gave a flirtatious smirk. "You look beautiful, my darling."

(Name) smiled. "You don't look too bad yourself, handsome."

Galindo blushed at the nickname before clearing his throat and holding his arm out to her. "Well, shall we, m'lady?"

(Name) grinned and linked her arm with his. "I think we shall."

And with that, the pair made their way to the Ozdust Ball.

~🫧~

Bring the tissues for the next chapter 😭