Forever in Love (Response to "30 Things I Love About You)

Asuma,

You weren't at home when I stopped by. I suppose you were busy with something or another. But I think you'll know where to find me. As always.

I realized there are several things I need to tell you after reading your letter and I'm not one to over-explain so I'll get right to the point:

30 things I love you about you

That you never give up

That you never give up on me

That you brush your hair every morning even though it never makes a difference

That no one knows how smart you are until they really get to know you

The way you close one eye when you concentrate

That you've never beaten me at Shogi but I know that you can

That you've made everyone know you as an individual, not as the Hokage's son

The way you smirk when you say I'd make a good mother

The way you look up when I say you'd make an even better father

How big your eyes get when you're surprised

That you stop smoking when you're worried

The way you look at enemies without fear or hatred

How strong you look

That you're actually ten times stronger, and not just physically

How you laugh

The way the corners of your mouth twitch when you sleep

The way you play with my hair when you think I'm not looking

That you walk with your hands in your pockets

How you don't lean down to talk to me even though you're much taller

The way your hands slide down when you hug me and you think I don't notice

That you have a close bond with all your students

The way your eyebrows went up when you first saw me in a nightgown

That you remember every word of every conversation we've ever had

That you always write in ink

The way you say your name

Your hands

How fast you can move when you have to

The way you press against me when we dance

That I can see all your emotions in your eyes

That you never know what to say but somehow always get it right when it matters most

And because thirty isn't nearly enough

How you can read my mind

And on that vein, I'm positive that you'll know where I'll be. Wear something nice, but not too nice. You always manage to get something on your clothes when we eat out (that's thirty-two, by the way).

Forever in love,

Kurenai