I totally expected this story to just be AU BUT NO KAINORA. IS. CANON. Long-distance relationship canon. 0-0 i'm still freaking out. What about you guys?! :'3

Letters:

year three

Jin,

I'm really gonna miss Yung. He's heading off with Otaku to oversee things in some other states of the Earth Kingdom. Opal's still stuck with me though, so that's good. We're heading to a state not far from Republic City called Yi that's been having some problems with bandits. It'll take month or two to get there, since we're traveling from almost the other side of the Earth Kingdom.

I hope you don't have to wait too long for this letter though. I miss you a lot Jinora.

Love you,
Kai

P.S. Any news on Korra?

Kai,

I know. We both know how hard it is to say goodbye to someone you really care about. Good; I'm 99% sure Opal's the only reason you haven't broken your neck yet. I've heard of Yi - it's one of the only states that haven't been unite with Kuvira, the Great Uniter. The Earth Kingdom's gotten much more stable in the last three years under her lead.

If it makes you feel any better, whenever I get bored I start rereading some of the letters you've sent me. I miss you too.

As for Korra, she's supposed to be coming back to Republic City in the next six months or so, around the time of Prince Wu's coronation. I'm so excited to see her. I'm sure you are too.

Love you
Jinora

Dear Jin,

At least for us goodbye is always temporary. Once the Earth Kingdom's in better shape, hopefully we won't have to travel as much and we can like, actually be together. And go on dates and stuff. (Wow, your confidence in me is astounding, thanks. Just kidding!)

I, uh, do that do too. Especially if I have trouble sleeping. It helps. I miss you so much sometimes it feels like a stomachache.

Really?! That's awesome. I've missed her too. From what I've heard of Prince Wu though from Bolin (technically from what Mako tells Bolin, anyway) the guy's a bit of an idiot. There's no way he could be a worse ruler than Queen Hou-Ting though.

Love you,
Kai

My dearest one,

Having real dates instead of letters would be very enjoyable, I agree. You know I was kidding too. After all, you're probably going to be the first airbender after me to get their tattoos.

Really? I've done that before too. And I definitely know what you mean about the stomachache, although sometimes it manifests into a headache.

I haven't heard from Bolin a while. Say hi for me if you can, to Opal. Mako stops by sometimes, Asami too. Hou-Ting was awful - how dare she try to kidnap my future boyfriend? Then again, that was technically our first kiss, if you count cheek kisses, so some good came from it. We both learned we had a "connection" anyhow.

Sometimes... Sometimes I've even tried to project my spirit. To talk to you when I'm really missing you. It's not strong enough, so it's never gotten to you, but... Maybe someday, I guess?

Love you
Jinora

My darling dear,

(Yes, two can play at this game). Spirits I want to see you right now so badly. You really think I'll be the first? I still have so much to learn... Thanks Jinora.

I talked to him over the radio the other day, when we stopped at a small town - we're only a few weeks away from Yi. Opal and Bolin say hi back. You mean some people don't count cheek kisses? Our connection is really strong. I mean, I think it's just strengthened over the past three years.

I bet you've gotten really close. You're the most accomplished airbending master I know (don't tell Tenzin). Someday soon, I hope. You know, I think I'll try to become more spiritual too. If it means we could talk more often I'd do anything. I miss hearing your voice so much.

I love you Jinora.

-Kai

My one and only,

(The game is afoot.)

You'll definitely be the first (don't tell Otaku). I'm so proud of you Kai. You're my best friend. And boyfriend. (It feels so good to write that.) I'm so lucky and happy that you're in my life. We have a strong connection, that's for sure. The only one who has a stronger one to either of us must be Nomnom, because he manages to find us no matter where we are. Which isn't surprising, considering lemurs have an amazing sense of smell.

Thank you, Kai. You, spiritual? I'll believe it when I see it... But still, that's very sweet of you. I know, I miss hearing your voice too. I miss your voice cracks especially.

I love you too.

xoxo Jinora

My sun and stars,

(Pfft, Opal so did not help me come up with that what are you talking about?)

You know, sometimes I think about what would've happened if I hadn't been given airbending. I don't like to think about it often though, because it's awful. There's no you, for one thing. Just, thanks for never giving up on me. And giving me a second chance I did not deserve. You've changed me for the better, Jinora, and I am so thankful.

Oh, so Nomnom is my competition then? Good to know. No more moon-peaches for him then.

You're welcome. I know, I know, I can still barely meditate without falling asleep, but hey, it's the thought that counts right? My voice cracks were not that bad, although having you giggling at him did not help anything.

Opal and I are almost at Yi. But after that, hopefully we'll get to come back to Republic City.

I love you. I'll see you soon, okay? I promise.

Love & miss you,
Kai

P.S. I plan on getting every one of those hugs and kisses when I see you.

"Letters" is over. I hope you all enjoyed this; it's quite different from anything I've written before. I also could not help but get a little mushy, but I feel like it was pretty in character...? Lemme know if you thought anything was OOC.

I'm still processing the fact that Kainora is canon and I'm so so happy. Thank you guys for all of your favourites, reviews and follows, they mean a lot! :D