31. correspondence

Rough Drafts

Dear Temari,

How are you? I haven't spoken to you in a while...I know it's been hard for you to come to Konoha, ever since Madara declared this awful war, but I just wanted to know if you still feel the sa

Dear Temari,

Wow, angry much? I know you've been busy lately, but sending a letter via messanger hawk doesn't take that much effort and

Dear Temari,

I miss you. I was wondering if you were planning on coming to Konoha sometime soon. Maybe we could play shougi and get some dinner? You know, like a da—

Dear Temari,

Please be alive.

My Beloved Temari

Temari,

I'm a jounin now. Aren't you proud of me? I didn't really want the position, but Konoha has so few ninja now that they are promoting basically everyone just to keep fighting. Danzo's the worst Hokage ever. How have you been? I miss you so much. I-

Temari,

Please don't die. I don't know what I would do without you.

Dear Temari,

So, how are your brothers?

Temari,

Troublesome Temari,

I hope you know I haven't been sleeping since you've left. I can't believe I'm so hung up over a girl like you. Dad was right. Fuck.

Temari,

Please don't die. I---I can't, I won't be able to stand it if I lose anyone else, and Temari, if I lose you it would be like dyin

I love you.

Temari.

Temari.

Temari-

Temari,

I'm coming to Suna.

All my love,

Shikamaru

A/N: Do you think it reads better with or without the strikeouts?

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