Dear Sasuke,

You're drowning.

That's how it feels isn't it.

Like a mighty hand is pressing down on your lungs.

It's okay, I feel it too.

And it's killing you.

You hide behind a mask of controlled calm

But its chipping, leaking and you know it.

It's okay, I feel it too.

You love it.

It's a thrill and its better than the unknown.

Less scary than change but you also know you can't take it.

It's okay, I feel it too.

But it's not enough.

It can't sustain you, can it?

The thrill? It only lasts so long before you are drowning again.

It's okay, I feel it too.

But see…

You're drowning and its killing you.

You love it but it's not enough.

It's not okay, I feel it too.

Signed Naruto