SINS OF EDEN
Chapter 3
WARNING!
This chapter contains slight 'lime' content. If you are offended by such material,
then I suggest skipping it. It will be marked by this: *-*-*-*-*.
Enjoy!
*****
Nui was getting impatient.
She had taken the liberty of waiting in front of Akane's apartment, just
to be able to ask how it went.
She had been waiting for over an hour. And she was getting restless.
What was keeping her so long?
Her train of thought was broken as Akane stepped out of the elevator and
started walking towards her. She was too excited to notice the her sagged
shoulders.
"Hey girl!"
Akane looked at Nui, not surprised that she was here.
"Hey..." she responded.
"So, how'd it go? Did you two get back together or what?"
Akane chuckled softly. "Do me one favor: Never try to set me up again."
Nui was about to respond, but her words registered.
"That bad?"
"Worse," she said as she opened her door and stepped inside.
"I'm sorry. I thought..."
"Don't be sorry. I appreciate your attempt, but please, I have to handle this
by myself."
Nui nodded. "Do you want be alone right now?"
"Yeah, sorry."
"No, it's ok. Just call if you need anything, alright?"
"Yeah, sure. Thanks Nui."
Nui hugged her friend and left, going straight home. She knew she'd be called soon.
Akane kicked off her shoes, sat on the couch and just stared at the wall.
How could she have been so stupid?
Ranma was right. She was...
She had been expecting something like an immediate recociliation. An 'I'm sorry', a quick
hug and...
But, she had to realize, people just didn't act like that. She was a little surprised
at his outburst, but to a lower level, she had been expecting it. What she had said
was not pretty, and as he said, he was still angry.
How she wished she could fix that.
She lowered her head and ran her fingers through her hair.
The one thing she did not like was to be hated. She couldn't stand that. And it was
apparent that the man she still cared for 'hated' her.
She could still remember to exact detail all that had happened. His first appearance,
how they walked together, and even all of their fights. He'd always say something stupid,
but... at least then he was with her.
And she could still remember his touch. The way his smile made her knees weak.
How it was like, to be with him...
It was one of her most precious memories.
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"Ranma?"
Ranma turned to her from staring at the pond. She had a very serious look on her face.
"Yeah?"
"Um, can we talk?"
"Uh, sure."
She kneeled next to him, blushing.
"What is it?" he asked.
Akane took in air, hoping she could say her very rehearsed little speach.
"I just wanted to ask, why did you deny it?"
"Deny what?"
Akane felt her temper flaring. She calmed herself down. "You know what I mean. You know
as well as I do what you told me at China a few months back. Why did you deny it?"
Ranma found the koi very interesting at the moment.
"You can't run away from this forever. We both have to. Please, you can tell me."
Ranma sighed. "I don't want to face it."
"Neither do I, but we have to, if we want to get on with our lives."
"I guess," he said. "Look, I know what I said, but it's not easy to be TOLD what to
say, instead of saying it yourself."
Akane thought for a moment. "TOLD? Then..."
"It wasn't pretty waking up to finding my wedding taking place. You know how I feel
about things that are forced on me. I act different than I usually am. You know
that; at least you should."
*So, he would have tried to talk to me if it hadn't been forced on him!*
"Ranma..."
"Listen to me, Akane. I wanted to talk, but keep in mind what we've had to deal with.
It takes time to get used to it, and it ain't any easier now. I'm still dodging
and covering every step I take, or when I say something I didn't mean. I just...
"I just wish it were easier, but I guess it won't be." He looked at Akane's eyes.
"You know better than anyone how hard it is for me to say things."
Akane smiled and nodded.
"Maybe I'll be able to say it soon, but I don't know if I can now."
His words struck a cord in her. 'Not able to say it now?' Then that meant he could later.
It was enough for now.
"Thanks, Ranma."
Ranma sighed, going back to the pond.
She wanted to leave, but an unknown impulse kept her there. She didn't know what it was,
but she wanted to...
"Ranma?"
Ranma turned to look at her, but she had grabbed his head and placed her soft lips on
his. She kissed him thouroughly, gently, unsure of what to do. He responded the way she
had, a little awkward, but it was fascinating. It felt so... right.
Akane broke the kiss and blushed. She did not know why she had done this, but how
she had needed it. It had been even better when he kissed back. Now, all she wanted was...
Was...
She just couldn't put her finger on it
Ranma smiled and leaned forward, hoping for another kiss. Akane did not dissapoint him;
she kissed him with a passion unheard of, wrapping her arms around his neck.
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They held each other after it was over. Two sweaty bodies in an embrace that was full
of love and fulfillment. Good thing she had made sure her family would be out today.
She had no idea it would all lead to this, but it was ok.
Ranma ran his hand over Akane's bare back. He didn't know what to make of this, but was glad
it had happened. It felt... good.
Akane sighed happily as she kissed Ranma. "I didn't expect we'd be doing this any time
soon."
"Me neither," he said as he kissed back.
Akane ran her hands over his well formed chest, wanting to give it another go-ahead.
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Little did she know it would be the last time they would be so close. Afterward, the
little 'incident' had happened and that was the last she heard of him...
Until now.
Now he was back, but did not want her in her life.
She was at her wits end.
She reclined and reached for an apple on the fruit basket, when she noticed a small
sheet of paper on the small table. She picked it up and read.
*Nui. You didn't...*
She had left Ranma's address for her to find. That woman knew no boundaries.
She smiled and stood, reaching for her purse and shoes.
She had only one opportunity to make it all right, and she wasn't about to let it go.
*****
Akane walked cautiously in the appartment building. According to the paper, he lived in
307. It was just down the hall.
She wondered why she was doing this.
He made it quite clear he did not want her around.
However...
She wanted to right her wrongs, and she wasn't about to let one little discouragement
get her down.
She stood in front of the door and knocked softly. A male voice came from inside, asking
her to wait a moment.
The door opened.
"Hey Ranma."
"Akane, what are you doing here?"
"Well, aren't you going to let me in? I did come here, so it's only nice."
"Listen, I thought I made myself clear..."
"You did. I just want to talk."
"This isn't the time..."
"Is everything all right?" an unfamiliar voice from inside said.
"Yeah, it's all right."
Akane blinked. Who was that?
"As I was saying, this is not the time."
"Ranma, who was that?"
Ranma sighed. This would not be easy to say.
"That was Chijaru..."
Akane's heart broke.
"My wife."
End of Chapter 3
Authors Notes
A little short compared to the other chapters, but it was meant to be this way.
I'm pretty sure none of you were expecting that. I love being so sly...
Ranma married to none of the originals? You'll know why this is so... in time.
I know it's cruel, but I want to keep you guys on your toes. This is getting
even more interesting, I assure you.
'Till next time...
BlackDragon