Disclaimer: Well sadly after taking a break for 5 years I still don't and will never own Ranma 1/2. (Do they still do this? No? Okay :c)
AN: before starting, I would like to say that this is a re-write of my previous story with the same title and same idea. So if some of you already read this I changed a bit details. Thank you. ^^
Akane's POV
Here we are... The usual, we're here at the Tendo Dojo.
The only difference now is, my friends are here, some 'rivals' as well.
Why? Tomorrow is the day I will be leaving. No, not for good, just for a while.
I guess I just wanted to take a break from all the craziness from here.
Maybe going to another country would be great for thinking... Just maybe...
I think I really need a break after the failed wedding.
So this is like a farewell party.
My dad and Mr. Saotome are drinking, as always.
Shampoo and Ukyo are all over Ranma, as usual. Why are they even here?
I bet they're celebrating that I will be away for a while.
The thought made me frown a bit so I just kept on looking around.
Some of my friends are singing while Ryoga is looking through the songbook.
'What a mess' I sighed as I look around.
I looked at Ranma again only to see him looking back at me. I suddenly looked away.
'Why do I always feel like this around you Ranma?'
I took a deep breath and was about to stand up when I heard him talk.
"Can I look at that Ryoga?" Ranma said as Ryoga blinked twice and handed him the song book "Sure..."
"Airen sing for Shampoo?" the purpled hair amazon said with a happy face
"I don't think so sugar" Ukyo smirked looking at Shampoo
They started arguing as Ranma kept looking through the song book.
Suddenly he stopped, I think I saw him smile but I'm not sure.
He entered his song and it started. He seems a little nervous... Why?
Everyone looked at him except for Shampoo and Ukyo who are busy arguing or rather, fighting.
I started to listen as well. I haven't heard this song before.
He took a deep breath and started singing.
This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
The insults, the fights... I kept on listening to him sing.
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
'Ranma...' my chest started to hurt when I heard the chorus
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
I remember every time he saves me. Even if it means giving up what he always wanted... The times that I would save him and he'll end up saving me as well. Why did I want to go away again?
As I hear him sing the chorus again, tears started to form on my eyes. No... I can't cry here. Not now.
Ranma... Why do you have to make this harder?
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go
I can't hold it anymore. Tears starts to roll down on my cheeks.
I quickly stood up and ran up to my room.
Ranma shouted my name and the others as well.
Why? Why did I ran away?
Why do I always run away?
That's exactly what I'm going to do right? Go away from here?
Do I really want to keep on running?
I locked my door and my windows as I sat down and cried silently on my desk.
Someone knocked on my door... I ignored whoever it was.
Ranma tried tapping on my window as well... I just went to bed and tried to sleep.
I just... Want to go away for a while.
After 5 months...
"It's been 5 months huh?" I talked to myself as I got off from the bus
"It felt longer than that" I smiled and started walking. I wonder if a lot has changed already?
I walk faster as the thought of seeing Ranma again made me feel excited.
'What if...' I started to walk slower 'what if he already married one of them?'
I shook my head and held on my bags tighter as I continue to walk home
No way right? It has been only 5 months. No way that would happen... Right?
I started to feel mixed emotions as I see our home. I smiled and stood in front of the gate for a while.
No one knew I was coming anyway. I told them I will be away for 6 months, but I decided to go back quickly.
'Here goes nothing' I opened the gate and walked inside.
When I got inside I saw dad and Mr. Saotome in his panda form. I smiled. 'That's one thing that didn't change'
I walked in as I showed myself to both of them. Dad suddenly ran and hugged me while crying while Mr. Saotome help up a sign that says 'Welcome Back!'
'Another thing that didn't change' I just thought and smiled as Kasumi goes out from the kitchen.
"Oh my... Akane... Welcome back" she said with a warm smile on her face. I missed that calm voice and smile of Kasumi's
Nabiki just came in and blinked after realizing what's going on
"Akane. Welcome back sis" she said after a while she asked me if I brought something worth selling. That's Nabiki for you.
Mr. Saotome tapped my shoulders and held up another sign 'Ranma's in the Dojo'
"I see" I said and all of them became quiet. "What-"
"Why don't you ask him?" Nabiki interrupted me and just gave me a smile
I nodded and start to make my way to the dojo.
I peeked inside and I saw him. 'Ranma...'
What should I say? After I left without saying anything.
After he sang that song... I ran away. I didn't even bother saying goodbye the next morning and just left.
He's just sitting there... I stared at his back for a while before deciding to go inside.
I walked closer to him, my heart started to beat fast.
He must be in deep thought because he still doesn't know I came in.
I sat down behind him and looked down. What will I do? What will I say?
I took a deep breath and that's when he looked back at me.
"A-Akane?" He said with a surprised look on his face. He stared for a while and sat in front of me.
We stayed like that for a while. I still don't know what to say and kept on looking down.
"H-hey... Say something..." It's that worried voice again. It's that voice that I really missed.
I started humming a tune... That song... I started singing still looking down.
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
I looked up at him as I finished.
He's smiling...
He poked me on the forehead "Took ya long enough tomboy"
I smiled and hugged him. I don't care if anyone sees us. I just miss him so much.
"H-hey 'Kane..."
"I'm sorry Ranma... For running away" I said and kept my face buried to his chest as I started to cry.
He started to wrap his arms around me. I can't help but smile.
Just being with him makes everything alright.
Even if there's a lot of trouble.
As long as we're together.
AN
Yes my time to shine. Jk.
heya~ I decided to re-write this cause I really don't feel happy about my previous work. My AN had more emotion than my story back then so I decided to re-write this. Hope some of you still like it. Nice to be back ^^