Author's note:
Okay, this is my first Ranma fanfic, so be gentle! Lol.
Basicly a Ranma/Akane story.. Prepare yourself to see a slightly different Ranma, let's say, more gentle? xD Anyway, Hope that you will like/love my work, tell me what you think, press the review button ^^ waiting.
Beep beep beep…
Ranma's eyes twitched as he struggled to remain asleep, not caring about the sun beams that slipped through the curtains and fell on his face.
Beep beep beep…
He slowly opened his eyes, and was met by the empty space that was occupied by his panda father. In fact, his mother's house was finally repaired, so she took her husband to live with her, letting Ranma free to choose where to live.
Beep beep Paf!
Ranma slammed the alarm shut as he does everyday. But strangely, he didn't try to get back to sleep. His eyes were wide open, as he was recalling the dream he was having just moments ago. It wasn't a nightmare. No there was nothing "nightmaric" about it. Nothing like the dreams he's been having since his legendary fight with Saffron. No monsters, no chasing, no fear.. Fear. He WAS afraid. But not that kind of fear. Ranma frowned as he tried to recall why exactly he was afraid. In that moment, the door was roughly opened and Akane barged in yelling:
"God, Ranma! Why can't you wake up early like everybody? Hurry, we're gonna be late for school, again!"
Ranma cursed under his breath, annoyed at the interruption, but well, he was indeed late…
At breakfast Ranma was unusually quiet as he ate his rice. His fiancée's harsh words didn't get an answer, nor did Happosai's provocations. At the end of the meal, everybody saw that something was wrong. But no one tried to get an explanation from him, they knew that he would never tell them the truth anyway. Also, they did enjoy a quiet morning for a change.
RANMA ISN'T WALKING ON THE FENCE!
Akane's mind was screaming as she walked to school side by side with Ranma, for the first time ever. Why was he walking next to her? Not that she minded, but something was wrong, and she found herself a little concerned for the boy she grew to like as the time passed.
"Something wrong?" she looked at him, a light blush coloring her cheeks.
"Euh, no.. Why are you asking?"
"Well, you're not walking on the fence!"
"Do I HAVE to?" He looked surprised by the question.
"Well, it's not that you HAVE to, but that's what you do every morning, so I'm just wondering if you're okay."
"I'm fine, and I don't need you worrying about me!" He snapped.
"Why in the world would I worry about you, you stupid jerk!" her voice raising and getting the pitch she usually used with the boy.
"Well, that's a good question, uncute tomboy!"
"Argh!"
With a graceful jump he regained his position on the fence and hurried his pace so he was several steps ahead of her.
Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!
Ranma yelled at himself, glancing sideways at his fuming fiancee… Akane really was short tempered, but this morning, the only person that was to blame was himself! She didn't say anything wrong, but he, as always, used the only thing he could use to evade from any subject even near romantic. Christ, she only asked him if he was okay! He got scared, that's his eternal problem with Akane. He didn't like to deal with feelings. No, he didn't KNOW how to deal with feelings. So he usually did the easiest thing, make her angry! And he…
Suddenly, Ranma stopped walking for a second. He remembered his dream! The dream that he was trying so hard to recall. And his guilt just intensified…
School was as boring as ever. But Ranma couldn't sleep as usual. His mind was restless. Now he could recall every detail of the dream, and he wished to turn his brain off and to forget, but that was plainly impossible. He watched her as she concentrated with the teacher, the head of the pencil between her slightly parted lips. Without thinking, he stared at her lips, imagining what kissing her would feel like. God she was beautiful! And yet, he never wasted the chance to remind her how uncute she was! Damn him and his foot-in-mouth disease! How in the world could he call her uncute? She was smiling now while looking at one classmate, who returned her smile. And he felt like he was living his awful dream! A frown crossed his handsome features as he watched the exchange between his fiancee and the boy. Why is she so kind with him? He tried to ignore the answer that he knew; she was kind to everybody, except him... Could anyone blame her?
Ranma sighed in exasperation as he waited for the class to be over. He had to do something. He would NOT allow his dream to happen! His eyes glistened with enthusiasm as he challenged himself. Yes, Ranma Saotome had nearly every default possible, but he did NOT back off from a challenge… Ranma Saotome HAD to win, so he vowed to himself that he would be nice to her, that he would conquer his fears and really make her his!
Actually, his dream wasn't that bad, nor that unexpected. He just never thought that it could happen. He saw Akane walking away hand in hand with some guy. She turned and glanced at him for a second, then she resumed walking, like he was nothing, like he didn't matter. That won't happen!
The walk home was quiet. She was obviously still mad at him. He debated whether he should talk to her. His instincts urged him to ignore her, but he DID challenge himself, so he was gonna try to make her better! That was the least he could do.
Ranma hopped down next to her and resumed walking casually. Akane was startled to see him suddenly beside her, she wanted to yell at him, but something stopped her. Wait and see, she told herself.
He was smiling. Not his usual cocky smile, but a tender smile that she didn't see much on the boy's lips. She glanced again at him to make sure, and their eyes met briefly, before she averted her gaze. Damn, she was blushing again! Why in the world am I blushing? She screamed inside. Ranma's grin widened slightly as he saw the faint color on her cheeks, knowing the effect he had on her.
As they got home, he grabbed her hand not allowing her to enter the house.
"Can I talk to you for a moment before?"
That was NOT normal! Why would Ranma want to talk to her out of the house? Decidedly, Ranma wasn't his usual self today! Well, what to do? Yell at him? Follow him? She was about to give him one of her trademark retorts when she looked in his eyes, and saw the hope in them, and she couldn't get the words out, and found herself nodding weakly. A grin erupted on Ranma's face as he grabbed her hand again and practically dragged her away from home.
"I'm really sorry about today, Kane."
Akane's breath caught as she listened with unsure ears at Ranma's apology… Apology? Did Ranma REALLY apologize right now?
"You did nothing wrong to me, and I just got carried away like I always do. Usually, I find a way to blame you, but this time, I'm the only one to blame." He carried looking in her wide eyes.
"That's it. Just wanted to apologize…"
His apology was met with silence. Ranma started to worry. Maybe she was still upset. Maybe his little apology couldn't fix it. She did not utter a word toward him since their fight in the morning. What was wrong?
"Euh, Kane, could you say something please? Are you still angry?"
Ranma's question brought her back to the real world, and looking into his worried eyes, she knew exactly what was on his mind.
"Sorry, Ranma, I was just, surprised… Still am, matter of factly. But that was very nice of you to apologize. Thank you. And euh, apology accepted of course."
Ranma released the breath he didn't know he was holding and smiled. She returned his smile with one of her own, the smile that made him melt inside. They just stood there, looking at each other for a moment, but then Akane remembered their surroundings and lowered her gaze, blushing. They did not speak afterwards. As soon as they got home, Akane went to her room while Ranma decided to meditate in the dojo.
That was simple, and effective, he thought to himself. How easy it was to make her smile to him! He wasted so much time, making her angry on every opportunity! What was he thinking? A satisfied smile on his face, he sighed contentedly. He was happy! The dream will not be a reality. He will earn her love!
Author's chapter:
Phew, there goes the first chapter, hope you liked it. R&R please, counting on you :thumbs up: