Author's Note: Yes, well, here it is. Chapter 4. I think it was a little sudden, how I just fast forwarded two years. But, that was the only way that I could keep the story going... lol. Yes, the characters DO seem a bit OOC... Sorry about that, but in this story, they are. I'm kind of twisting Tohru's personality around. Let's just say that after Yuki left her, she changed a bit... K, so yeah, read and review, feel free to give any ideas towards what to write and hope you enjoy!

Chapter 4

My Heart Longs For You

Two Years Later

It was a glorious day. The Spring breeze seemed to waft in the great hall scents of things yet to come. The summer flowers seemed to float right in, and the cherry blossoms were slowly starting to bloom. Everything was perfect. Everything except that.

The one thing that I couldn't get my mind off of. Yuki. I knew it was wrong of me to do such a thing, but I just couldn't help it. I thought that if I forgot about him, then I would've been able to live my life the way I always wanted to. But, I still hadn't realized that without Yuki, I felt incomplete. I ignored all of the signs. I didn't want to face those facts.

Kyo looked on at Tohru's figure and sighed to himself disappointedly. He knew that as much as Tohru may say that she loved him, only that damn rat had her heart. As much as she may deny it, he knew it was true.

I waited at the front of the steps leading towards all of the festivities. I waited. I knew that he probably wouldn't come, but I wanted him to. I wanted to see him again. Just one last time before… before it was all over. Before I shut him out of my life completely. As I craned my neck to look as far as I could in search of him, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"It's time to go in," Kyo said, gently guiding me towards the hall.

"Just a moment longer, please. I… I," my voice faltered and Kyo pressed me to him. I waited for the ever so familiar "pop" but when it didn't come, I was confused. I think Kyo was too, but if he did, he showed no recognition of it.

"Come on. We have to go," his eyes were soft as they looked into mine and all I could do to stop the tears that were threatening to arise inside me was nod my head and walk with him, his arm around my shoulder.

Shigure was saying a few words to start off the event, but all I could look at was the vacant spot that we had made for Yuki. I looked down into my lap, just hoping, praying that he would show up. I didn't know what I would do if he did, but I just wanted him to be here.

"…and so with that, I propose a toast to the couple, may your happiness be everlasting!" Shigure raised his champagne glass and everyone drank.

Meanwhile, back outside, with the doors wide open, all of the laughter and gaiety could be heard. As Yuki walked towards it, he hesitated. He didn't want things to turn out this way, but he didn't deserve Tohru. Not after what he had done to her. And if he showed up, he may mar her special day. After one last look, he left in one swift movement.

I could have sworn that I saw a bit of silver hair and I stood up immediately, my eyes wide open. Everyone's attention averted to me, and Kyo gently pulled me down.

"Tohru," in his voice, there were many emotions mixed in. I knew the pain that I was causing him. I knew that I shouldn't do this to myself. But, I just couldn't help it. If I didn't break it off now, things would just bring much more pain later. This was my reward.

"I'm sorry," I whispered to him. "I can't do this," with one last squeeze of his hand, I ran out, my heels thudding against the marble of the halls floors.

"Tohru!" I heard his voice echo as he ran after me. I knew it was wrong of me to do this, but I couldn't help it. It's not what I wanted. All I would do is bring pain to everyone around us once we were married. Tears kept falling down my face.

I ran down the steps and ran in the direction of Yuki's building. I knew that he probably wouldn't be there, but still, I kept running.

Kyo stopped. He knew it was no use. Never would he be in her heart. As much as he may love her. "I won't let you go!" he clenched his fist in anguish.

I don't know how long I ran, or how far, everything was a blur. My flowing knee length dress and the sparkling ornaments in my hair was not something to wear to a company like this, but I didn't care. When everyone stared at me, I didn't care. All I knew was that I needed Yuki.

I caught sight of him. He was making his way down the hall, a grim look on his face.

"Yuki!" I screamed out. His head turned into the direction of where he heard his name. When he saw me, I think he was a bit surprised. But then again, who wouldn't be, when they saw someone wearing something formal and tearing they're way through crowds of people to get to you.

Why were there so many people here? I tried to make my way through them, but I just didn't care. I crashed into Yuki more than I hugged him. He was thrown back from the impact, and so he staggered a bit, but nevertheless, he put his arms around me.

"I'm sorry! I love you! Please, don't leave me ever again!" I sobbed into his jacket. "Why? Why did you have to make me do this? Why couldn't you see that I would never love anyone else but you! Yuki!" I cried into his shoulder.

He hugged me fiercely. His words failed him. Nothing could have made him happier than this moment. As he held onto her, a feeling of joy and happiness flooded into him, and it seemed as if he were truly alive after nine years. A/N: Don't worry, you'll see why he didn't transform