The first thing Elphaba noticed when she opened the door to the apartment she shared with Glinda was the music. This itself was not unusual. Elphaba would often come home to find Glinda bopping around the apartment, dancing to some upbeat and peppy song. Music was not unusual, however, what was unusual, was that this was not an upbeat song at all. Instead, the music was soft and gentle, and Elphaba smiled as she took in the romantic lyrics drifting in the air.

The second thing Elphaba noticed was her tiny girlfriend curled up on the couch, eyes closed and breathing softly. Elphaba placed her bag by the door and slipped out of her boots trying to make as little noise as she could. She padded quietly over to the couch and knelt to bring her head level with Glinda's. She smiled softly at the sleeping woman and reached out to tuck a stray piece of hair back behind Glinda's ear. At this motion, Glinda stirred and her eyes slowly blinked open to meet Elphaba's.

"Hey Elphie," Glinda spoke in a quiet, sleep-laden voice. "I was trying to wait up for you, but I must have fallen asleep." With this realization, Glinda sat up and pouted slightly. Elphaba chuckled at the sight, leaning up and placing a tender kiss on Glinda's pouted lips.

"Looks like it dear," Elphaba replied pulling back. She returned to her feet and offered her hand out to help Glinda up off the couch. "Sorry for being so late, I lost track of time while I was reading again." Elphaba looked sheepish at this admission.

Glinda took the offered hand and let Elphaba pull her to her feet. Still a little sleepy, she stumbled forward into Elphaba. Instead of righting herself, Glinda simple wrapped her arms tightly around Elphaba's body and stayed where she was. "It's okay Elphie. I just missed you," she mumbled resting her head against the taller woman's chest and listening to the strong beating of Elphaba's heart in her chest.

Elphaba moved her arms more tightly around Glinda's frame and placed a kiss against the top of her head, lingering a moment to take in the smell of Glinda's hair. "I missed you too," Elphaba murmured. They stood there just holding each other close for a moment before Elphaba started to sway in time with the music bringing Glinda along with her.

Glinda pulled back slightly and smiled up at Elphaba. "Why Elphie, are you going to dance?" Glinda inquired, gentle mirth spilling into her voice.

"Only for you, my sweet," Elphaba replied with a tone of affection reserved only for these special moments alone with Glinda. She continued to move them in small, side to side motions.

There were no words said for a long time after that. The only sound heard was that of gentle music floating around the two women as they danced slowly around the living room together. Neither needed to say anything, only needed the warmth and love they could feel from each other as they danced together letting the rest of the world fall away.