Dear Beauty,

My book tells me if you cannot talk to someone directly about a personal matter then the appropriate method to convey one's message is through a letter. As you may know I am not the best at expressing my true feelings so I have decided to write you a letter.

Ino, the first time I saw you was when Naruto and Sakura introduced me to you and Chouji over barbecue. I had previously insulted Sakura by nicknaming her Ugly and I knew that insulting nicknames were not going to gain anyone's friendship. I wanted you to trust me because trust and friendship were not item afforded to me especially with my background in ROOT. So I cautiously used the word Beauty as a nickname hoping it would get me the preferred results. And it did. I am now your friend and companion. But the more time I spend with you on missions, as I watch you fight lovingly with Sakura, or when I watch you tend to your shop I cannot help but feel a pang in my chest. A funny feeling that only occurs when I lay eyes on you. I cannot explain it to Naruto and Sakura. They think it is love.

Love is an interesting word. It can be said so many ways but still mean the same thing. But the most interesting part about love is that even though it is a monosyllabic word, it is probably one of the hardest ones to say. Though Naruto can easily proclaim his love to Sakura it is merely whim. When he finally does find someone he truly loves he will know what that feeling is like and will understand how hard it is to say that one syllable word.

My book tells me that it is best to ask someone before you involve them in an activity or into your life.

So here it is, Ino. I will ask the question, the reason I wrote this letter. The question that I cannot seem to tell you directly even though I have been said to be a very direct person. The question that uses that simple but impossible word to say. The question that pulls you into my life.

Can I fall in love with you?

Sincerely yours,

Sai