This is war, darlin'

by micaelakathrynd

The year is 2013. Alice is a seventeen year old Senior from Biloxi Mississippi. The closest thing to war that this girl has seen is fighting off angry and tired women during the Black Friday sales. Jasper is a nineteen year old joining the army. Alice's Creative Writing class is writing letters. What happens when the letters get deeply personal but suddenly stop?

1. Chapter 1

January 2nd, 2013

Dear Jasper,

Hello! I don't know if anyone told you about this or me, but I'm Alice. I live in Biloxi Mississippi and attend the local high school. My Writing class is writing letters to soldiers all over. This was the "Christmas Present" we got from our teacher when we returned from break. I actually like it! I love talking and meeting new people. I picked your name! We were given a list. I don't really know where you are, but your name sounded nice and southern. Jasper Whitlock. I like it!

Anyways, I'm not very good with letters because I tend to go on for hours and I know people hate reading all that .

See, I'm doing it already!

Anyways, I'm a seventeen year old senior and I will be attending Parsons School for Design in the fall. I want to design wedding dresses when I'm older. Something about helping people with their special day is amazing to me!

Maybe you could tell me a few things in your letter? Hopefully you'll write back. I wouldn't want these to be one sided.

Forever yours,

Alice