I don't own Ranma Nibun no ichi. Rumiko Takahashi does.

-.Chapter one: Akane's date.-

Ranma kept stroking his chin. He crossed his arms and looked up, pressing his lips in thought. He looked down concentrated, with a thinking frown. He grabbed his pen and bit the end... still thinking... and thinking... in fact, he'd been thiking for almost an hour.

Akane leaned over the wall, breathing heavily. She was wearing her gi, which indicated she'd been training. She looked at Ranma... was he thinking? She took a step closer "what is it now?" she asked... He ignored her, and kept biting his pen, looking fixedly at his piece of paper. Akane frowned, and asked a bit louder "what is it?". He again ignored her. That made her really angry. "FINE THEN!" she yelled, and she went to her bedroom.

Ranma held the pen in his mouth, as he placed his hands behind his head. He moved the pen up and down... thinking.

"Alright...hmmm..." he babbled. "So...hmm..." and he started writing, and doodling. He grabbed the paper and held it before him. "Now, this should do". He rolled it and stood up, went outside, jumped on a roof, and left.

Akane was changing in her room when she looked out her window and saw his silhouette going away. "Ranma no baka".

Ranma landed agilely behind Ryoga, who was tired and sweating, carrying his heavy backpack, as usual. "Here, Ryoga.. I think I remembered everything correctly" and he handed him the paper. "I wrote all the street names, and pointed all the food places and hotels I could think of". Ryoga looked at Ranma, and unrolled the thing. "I see... so, how long will it take me to get there?". Ranma chuckled...to Ryoga's annoyance of course "well... being you... I'd say... over a month". Ryoga nodded "Fine then. Thanks a lot Ranma." They shook hands, and the lost-boy began walking. Saotome scratched the back of his head "I hope he gets there... otherwise I'll be seeing him next week." He stuck hands in his pants pockets and walked back home, whistling a merry tune.

Kasumi was watering the plants, and Nabiki was inside, watching the tv. "I'm back" Ranma said... He looked around the room, but didn't see Akane. "Where did that tomboy go" he tought to himself. He decided to check in the dojo... but she wasn't there either. He frowned, confused. He jumped on the tree, and slided down the branch in front of her window... she wasn't in her room either.

Realizing that Akane was nowhere to be seen... he asked Kasumi.

"Oh, she's on a date" Ranma's jaw dropped "A date? with whom!" "Oh, I don't know... but she looked so happy..." she smiled. Ranma was feeling upset. "Okay then.. thanks Kasumi!" and he quickly left, hoping to find Akane and whoever was with her.

"Today's such a nice day" she said, holding his arm gently. "Yes indeed... I like this kind of weather... sunny, but temperate".

"Yeah, I love this kind of weather too". And they continued walking down the park.

"Do you like Nerima?" Akane asked tenderly.

"Yes. It's much better than home.. people's crazier, no doubt. I really feel good here".

She smiled widely "Well I'm very very glad you feel good!" and she embraced him.

A figure could be seen hiding in a tree, far from them.

"So that's him!" Ranma thought clenching his fist. "The new student!"... He frowned: "I'll kill him".

"So, is Furinkan easier than your old school?" Akane asked.

"Not really... it's way different... I don't remember lunch time to be such a battlefield.. but I'm getting used to it. The only guy who seems to eat plenty is that Ranma Saotome. He's one of the few who can catch some food, if not the only one."

She giggled "Yeah... he's always ready when it comes to food". And they kept walking.

After a few minutes, they sat on a bench. Ranma moved quickly through the trees and placed himself near the couple so he could hear what they were talking about. He hid behind the leaves and stood still, not making a single sound.

"You know, Akane... you're the only girl who made me feel welcomed in the class.. the others seem to run away from me"

"That's because they think you're really c-cute" she blushed.

"Oh, is that so?" he smiled. "Well, thanks for not thinking I'm really cute, Akane" and he grabbed her hand gently, caressing it with his thumb. Ranma was beyond upset...he was dying to punch this guy's face.

"I.. I never said you weren't..." she was still red as a tomato.

Yuki laughed "Now, Akane, don't be so shy. You're beautiful, and I can say it without blushing"

That didn't contribute much, she was now redder: "Thanks Yuki.. you're very kind. I really like you" she smiled shyly.

Ranma couldn't stand it, and jumped off his hiding place, landing in front of them.

"Look pal, stay away or u'll get hurt" Akane couldn't believe it, she jumped off her sit and yelled at Ranma "Now what the hell do you think you're doing! Are you stupid or what?"

He ignored her, and continued threatening the guy "What do ya think ya're doing over here"

Yuki glared at Ranma, and said "I don't think I owe you any explanation".

Akane whispered to him "don't make him angry... or you'll regret it... let me handle him" Yuki nodded, frowning.

"Look Ranma, I'm mature enough to make my own decisions, and I decided to take Yuki for a tour around Nerima. He's new in town and he should be welcomed. You shouldn't be following me! don't you have anything better to do!"

Ranma frowned "Look tomboy, I don't trust this guy, and I'm not lettin' ya go outta my sight."

"How can you know if you trust him or not, if you don't even know him!"

"That's why I don't trust him!"

She sighed "Ranma, now you're being ridiculous"

"And you're uncute" he replied

She rolled her eyes. "Sorry Yuki... this will take some time..." he nodded, thanked Akane, and walked away.

Akane was furious, she was beginning to like this guy. "Why in Kami-sama's name did you do that! Are you out of your damned mind?"

Ranma crossed his arms "Nope, I just wanted to know why ya haven't told me 'bout this little date of yours".

"It's not your business!". "Fine then." he said coldly, and left before Akane could blink.

She cursed, clenching her fists. Why was Ranma there? Why was he so angry?... hold on... could he be... jealous? A smile slowly formed on her lips "oh... Ranma..." She then started to walk home.