I'm probably breaking some horrible taboo, but we both know I don't care.
Hopefully Kite and Shikamaru managed to not find this. And if they did, they're smart enough to know that they need to put it down.
Right. Now.
Since you're not going to remember anything, I'm you from about ten years in the future. I'm what they did for their experiment last week. I think they wanted to see what Shikamaru and Kite would do when faced with what you'll become. None of it's a surprise, it's pretty much exactly what you planned. ANBU Captain, responsible for Gaara's safety. Single, and dealing with security for Gaara's wedding. Kankuro moved in with some jounin that he just couldn't resist. I got my own place, it was just easier.
It's all what you knew was going to happen. That's not the point of this note.
Shikamaru. I woke up here and nearly killed him because I'm not used to having people in my personal space. You think you're bad, wait until you've been in ANBU for over a decade and never been physical with someone. You won't be surprised that he just laid there. But he stuck it out. We slept together toward the end of the week. I figured you should know, in case he acts weird. It was weird enough for me, I'm almost twice his age, but he's still him. You already know how we feel about him.
I remember the slavers. Ten years ago for me, but I remember what you're thinking. He isn't disgusted by you, that's not the problem. It's not about what he saw, or what those men did. He's just waiting. You know he's got a low sex drive to begin with, and now he doesn't want to scare or upset you. Since we'd probably kill him if scared or upset, but I doubt that's his issue.
You've been wondering if you even want to go back. No one knows about this place there. Gaara and Kankuro are fine, living the lives you wanted for them. And you're keeping them safe. I know it won't be too much longer, I've had too many close calls and it's all downhill now on my body, but you've done what you set out to do. You don't have to worry. This is your one chance with him.
~Temari