Ino,
Today’s a perfectly sunny day, and the clouds drift by slowly, just like usual. Nothing’s going on- just the way I like it. Another lazy day, with my dad lounging out back. I’ve got nothing on my hands.
Then why am I not out there watching clouds? It’s the perfect weather. The sky’s blue, dotted with white, as far as I can see. Chouji’s got nothing to do- might as well hang out with him. You’re in the flower shop- might as well pay you a visit. Might as well play my dad in another round of shogi. Might as well take a stroll, smoking like I usually do. Might as well do a thousand other things. Even things I’d usually consider a drag. Then why am I sitting here, writing this letter?
I’ve always envied the clouds. Always so carefree, going wherever they want with not a worry in the world. Now I envy them more- because they can’t feel a thing up there in the sky.
This is a thousand times more troublesome than anything else I’ve ever done or ever will do in my life. But if I don’t do this I won’t be able to do anything else. I would like to do those things I mentioned, but I’d rather do other things. I’d rather look at you than look at the clouds. I’d rather hang out with you today than with Chouji. I’d rather stay with you for as long as I can instead of just paying you a visit. I’d rather walk in the park with you than to take a stroll by myself.
I’m confused. I might be a genius, but I have no clue what’s happening to me today. I don’t know what’s going on. Do I have a crush on you? I have no idea. I’m writing this to you because I hope you know the answer. I’m not saying this to you directly because that’ll be a real drag, and you’d be freaked out.
Let’s face the facts- even if I am falling for you, there’d be no way for you to fall for me. Even though you might not say it, I know you’re still thinking about Sasuke. And, I’ve got a girl already- I might not see Temari a lot, but every time I do see her I’m glad I did see her. She can be really nice when she wants to be, but she can be really bossy sometimes… just like you. I might like you, but I think it’s better for me to hold on to what I have already instead of taking a stupid chance and losing everything. I’m going to let this feeling go.
But my gut instinct is telling me that this is not just a crush. Write back to me soon, and just tell me that I’m wrong and I’m not falling for you, that this is nothing more than a passing infatuation, and that I’m such a dumbass for not having realized that earlier. I’m sincerely hoping that that’s how it’s going to be.
Funny, huh? I should be out in the sun, looking at the clouds again, but I’m sitting in the shadows, taking a long drag on my cigarette.
Knowing I should quit but wouldn’t,
Shikamaru
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Had writer's block again. And here's the result: another letter, this time from Shikamaru's POV. I don't know if this can actually compare to the rest of my letters, but I'm posting it anyways. Like always, any criticism, advice, and such are welcome.
I'd usually say you can reply to this from Ino's POV, but hold on to your horses for a few seconds. I'm coming up with a reply myself right now, and if I can't come up with anything I'll let other people write a reply- but, if you feel like you really need to write one, just write it and leave a review saying you wrote a reply. I do have 2 requests for the replies, though: 1) Please don't make Ino look really superficial, and 2) please don't make Ino reject Shikamaru. Otherwise, knock yourself out.