Another Sailor Draco challenge: #2 love letters. Wrote this in 20 minutes. Thought it might be an interesting take on the topic. Not sure how well it worked out. Feedback is always appreciated.
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Love Letters
Misao-
Please sign for the UPS package being delivered today.
-Aoshi
Misao sighed and held the note close. He had remember that she would be around that afternoon, and of all their apartment mates, he had asked her for help.
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Misao-
I have a business associate coming to dinner tonight. Please dress appropriately.
-Aoshi
She smiled and twirled around. He noticed what she wore. He wanted to introduce her to business associates. He'd ask her out soon, she knew it.
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Misao-
I will be out of town on business for the next week. Will you please remember to feed the cat.
-Aoshi
She straightened her shoulders in pride. He trusted her enough to place his pet in her care. And he felt it was important to inform her of his schedule. Things were looking good.
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Misao-
Happy Birthday. Enjoy the flowers. I won't be able to attend the party due to a business engagement.
-Aoshi
Misao grinned. He remembered her birthday and bought her flowers. He even used the word 'engagement'. It must be true love. He'd acknowledge her feelings soon.
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Misao looked down at the scraps of paper in her hand. Love letters, she had called them at the time. She sighed. It seemed like more than beauty was in the eye of the beholder. Now, years later, they didn't give her the same thrill. She could no longer see the potential for romance, the hidden love, that at the time she had been certain was there.
Funny, how things change. How so much depends on your perspective. How once hopeful notes fade when put in the presence of an actual love letter.
This new note was really a love letter.
She was certain.