TADAA! Finally the second chapter done with! Thanks for all the reviews which inspired me to continue! Hopefully I will finish up soon!
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Akane awoke several hours later. Her eyes were still watery and red. She wiped them angrily with her hand and took a deep breath. She was glad no one had bothered her Ð especially Ranma. Stupid Ranma... She walked to her window and opened it. The fresh air revived her, "Maybe I should go for a walk..." she wondered aloud. Akane's head jerked down when she heard a loud scream. It was Ranma again, dripping wet with a small white cat on her back. She ran in circles screaming and waving her arms wildly. Akane slammed the window shut, fuming with anger Geez, Shampoo can't even leave him alone on my birthday! Oh well...why should I care anyway? He deserves it...
She stalked sullenly out of her room. As Akane walked down the stairs she nearly bumped into Nabiki,
"What are you so pouty about Akane? You'd think someone died or something. I hope you're still not going on about this morning..."
Nabiki paused for a moment, waiting for a response. Shortly continuing on irritated she didn't get one,
"Anyway...have you seen Ranma?"
She wagged a bucket of hot water in front of Akane.
"I think he might want this. Besides, I'm low on cash."
Akane pointed her thumb over her shoulder, towards their 'backyard' of sorts. She added flatly,
"Somewhere over there I guess..."
"Thanks."
Nabiki gave one last inquisitive glance at Akane before walking off. Akane sure was acting strangely today.
Ignoring the odd looks from Nabiki Akane continued on out the front door. She walked slowly around the city, blindly wandering around without a destination. Her thoughts eventually drifted back to Ranma, even though he was the last person she wanted to see. Heck, she wouldn't even be bothered if Kuno popped up. How stupid Ranma couldn't even remember her birthday! Akane's thoughts were interrupted by a loud grumble from her stomach. That's right! I must have cried myself to sleep and missed lunch! Ucchan's is near here isn't it? Okonomiyaki sound really good...
Akane hurried over to the restaurant, birthday forgotten in the excitement of lunch. Ukyo smiled at Akane as she neared the restaurant. She was sweeping outside as usual.
"Well hey Akane! What brings you here today?"
"Food, actually. I accidentally slept through lunch."
"I'd say it's almost time for dinner!" Ukyo commented as she checked her watch, "It's almost 5:00!"
Did I really walk that long? I couldn't have left after 1:30... Akane smiled and followed Ukyo into the restaurant. At least she was being nice. Akane didn't notice, however, the mischievous glint in Ukyo's eyes. This was perfect! Akane just happened to show up for 'Hook-Up-Akane-With-Ryoga-So-I-Can-Steal-Ranma Plan Number 222' at the exact right time!
The smile faded from Akane's face when she saw Ryoga sitting at the counter. He grinned rather stupidly at her, quickly turning back to his plate. She failed to notice how red his face was because he was wearing a tuxedo! Ukyo interrupted her thoughts and motioned to the empty seat next to Ryoga.
"Best seat in the house reserved just for you!" Ukyo added.
Akane allowed herself to be corralled into the chair, oblivious of everything. Is someone finally Remembering my birthday? She was still lost in thought when romantic music began playing, shortly after Ukyo's disappearance into the back room.
Ryoga turned, and quickly turned back to his plate. He did it a few times, sometimes muttering something unintelligible, before finally starting out,
"T-Today...Akane...a-a-..."
"Huh?" Akane turned sleepily to face Ryoga, the lack of food was getting to her, but he turned away and began fiddling with his glass of water. Ukyo suddenly appeared, shoving a big okonomiyaki onto the counter. Akane stared at the okonomiyaki, before starting to inhale it in record time. Ukyo grabbed Ryoga and dragged him off, apparently royally pissed at something. Hushed voices reached Akane's ears, but she could only make out a few words,
"Ryoga! Today is...anniversary...supposed to be...what are you...Now GO!"
Ryoga was shoved back into the room, he stood for a moment staring. It must have been for their anniversary...and I interrupted! I should just leave... Ryoga started to take slow steps toward Akane, but suddenly blurted out,
"Happy National Croissant Day Akane! I know its your favorite holiday! It's also our..." Ryoga stopped talking when he saw Akane's face start to twist. He had said everything Ukyo told him...and he didn't even get to the anniversary part yet...
That was it, the last straw. Akane didn't want to hear about Croissants again if her life depended on it!
"I DON'T CARE! NO ONE CARES!" She quickly stood, knocking back the stool. Ukyo barged in, clearly upset that her 'Hook-Up-Akane-With-Ryoga-So-I-Can-Steal-Ranma Plan Number 222' had failed. Wow...she must really hate Ryoga to say that about their anniversary of meeting each other...Or he just screwed up again... Ukyo sighed, that was probably it. Akane ran out the door, leaving behind a trail of tears.
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Akane awoke several hours later. Her eyes were still watery and red. She wiped them angrily with her hand and took a deep breath. She was glad no one had bothered her Ð especially Ranma. Stupid Ranma... She walked to her window and opened it. The fresh air revived her, "Maybe I should go for a walk..." she wondered aloud. Akane's head jerked down when she heard a loud scream. It was Ranma again, dripping wet with a small white cat on her back. She ran in circles screaming and waving her arms wildly. Akane slammed the window shut, fuming with anger Geez, Shampoo can't even leave him alone on my birthday! Oh well...why should I care anyway? He deserves it...
She stalked sullenly out of her room. As Akane walked down the stairs she nearly bumped into Nabiki,
"What are you so pouty about Akane? You'd think someone died or something. I hope you're still not going on about this morning..."
Nabiki paused for a moment, waiting for a response. Shortly continuing on irritated she didn't get one,
"Anyway...have you seen Ranma?"
She wagged a bucket of hot water in front of Akane.
"I think he might want this. Besides, I'm low on cash."
Akane pointed her thumb over her shoulder, towards their 'backyard' of sorts. She added flatly,
"Somewhere over there I guess..."
"Thanks."
Nabiki gave one last inquisitive glance at Akane before walking off. Akane sure was acting strangely today.
Ignoring the odd looks from Nabiki Akane continued on out the front door. She walked slowly around the city, blindly wandering around without a destination. Her thoughts eventually drifted back to Ranma, even though he was the last person she wanted to see. Heck, she wouldn't even be bothered if Kuno popped up. How stupid Ranma couldn't even remember her birthday! Akane's thoughts were interrupted by a loud grumble from her stomach. That's right! I must have cried myself to sleep and missed lunch! Ucchan's is near here isn't it? Okonomiyaki sound really good...
Akane hurried over to the restaurant, birthday forgotten in the excitement of lunch. Ukyo smiled at Akane as she neared the restaurant. She was sweeping outside as usual.
"Well hey Akane! What brings you here today?"
"Food, actually. I accidentally slept through lunch."
"I'd say it's almost time for dinner!" Ukyo commented as she checked her watch, "It's almost 5:00!"
Did I really walk that long? I couldn't have left after 1:30... Akane smiled and followed Ukyo into the restaurant. At least she was being nice. Akane didn't notice, however, the mischievous glint in Ukyo's eyes. This was perfect! Akane just happened to show up for 'Hook-Up-Akane-With-Ryoga-So-I-Can-Steal-Ranma Plan Number 222' at the exact right time!
The smile faded from Akane's face when she saw Ryoga sitting at the counter. He grinned rather stupidly at her, quickly turning back to his plate. She failed to notice how red his face was because he was wearing a tuxedo! Ukyo interrupted her thoughts and motioned to the empty seat next to Ryoga.
"Best seat in the house reserved just for you!" Ukyo added.
Akane allowed herself to be corralled into the chair, oblivious of everything. Is someone finally Remembering my birthday? She was still lost in thought when romantic music began playing, shortly after Ukyo's disappearance into the back room.
Ryoga turned, and quickly turned back to his plate. He did it a few times, sometimes muttering something unintelligible, before finally starting out,
"T-Today...Akane...a-a-..."
"Huh?" Akane turned sleepily to face Ryoga, the lack of food was getting to her, but he turned away and began fiddling with his glass of water. Ukyo suddenly appeared, shoving a big okonomiyaki onto the counter. Akane stared at the okonomiyaki, before starting to inhale it in record time. Ukyo grabbed Ryoga and dragged him off, apparently royally pissed at something. Hushed voices reached Akane's ears, but she could only make out a few words,
"Ryoga! Today is...anniversary...supposed to be...what are you...Now GO!"
Ryoga was shoved back into the room, he stood for a moment staring. It must have been for their anniversary...and I interrupted! I should just leave... Ryoga started to take slow steps toward Akane, but suddenly blurted out,
"Happy National Croissant Day Akane! I know its your favorite holiday! It's also our..." Ryoga stopped talking when he saw Akane's face start to twist. He had said everything Ukyo told him...and he didn't even get to the anniversary part yet...
That was it, the last straw. Akane didn't want to hear about Croissants again if her life depended on it!
"I DON'T CARE! NO ONE CARES!" She quickly stood, knocking back the stool. Ukyo barged in, clearly upset that her 'Hook-Up-Akane-With-Ryoga-So-I-Can-Steal-Ranma Plan Number 222' had failed. Wow...she must really hate Ryoga to say that about their anniversary of meeting each other...Or he just screwed up again... Ukyo sighed, that was probably it. Akane ran out the door, leaving behind a trail of tears.