Chapter 4

AU

TrisxTobias

I smile sadly at Marlene, finishing the knot.

I step back and a small tear escapes my eye and runs down my face at the sight of the beautiful yellow contrasting against the dark bark.

My first ribbon.

~oOo~

I glare at the ribbon yet again as I climb into the car, Zeke sighing.

"When's he coming home?"

I shrugged solemnly, "I don't know. He says longer."

He sighs again, but it's different.

It's not just sad anymore.

It's fear.

Also, in a way, disappointment.

~oOo~

"Looks like little Trissy-poo got over the ribbon," Uriah comments.

I roll my eyes indifferently, just wanting to forget.

I don't want it up there.

Hanging on that tree.

I hate the color yellow.

~oOo~

"So, how are you faring? Gotten any better?"

I look at Christina sadly, and even though I know she can tell I'm lying I reply: "Yeah. Reading his old letters helps."

She looks skeptical for a minute, and I know she doesn't believe me, but she still smiles and nods.

Why can't he come back?

~oOo~

I stand with the flowers, fidgeting.

Today.

Will squeezes my shoulder reassuringly, giving me small smile.

I try to smile back, but I can't find the strength.

The crowd roars, the streets filled.

I look at the lights and floats, and can't find it in me to be excited.

I just want to see him.

They said he'd be home soon, but he hasn't come.

Why hasn't he come?

Marlene squeals all of a sudden and I look behind me to see absolutely nothing.

I look at her questioningly, but someone's hands cover my eyes.

"Guess who?" They whisper sweetly in my ear.

I gasp really loud, whirling around to face him.

Tobias.

Dressed in his green clothes, I wrap my arms around him and kiss him. Not heated and fierce, but chaste and sweet.

He's finally home.

THE END! :D HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! (I'M FOREVER ALONE) 33 33 DON'T HATE ME! It's rushed and terrible, I know, but a) I have been in a terrible mood today and b) I just got a shot, which added to my terrible mood, so this is both rushed and probably not very sweet. I know what you're think, "Wow Ash! Last chapter and it's the worst?" I'm probably going to kill myself in the morning and then change this chapter, but if I don't it's because I'm still in a pissy mood. Or I'm procrastinating by watching Sherlock.

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SHOUTOUTS! (Anyone who stuck with me till the end :3)

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