Chapter Ten
"WHERE AM I NOW!" Ryoga
"Ryoga what are doing here?" Jack
"Jack? What are you doing in China?" Ryoga
"China?! Ryoga this is America. You're at southern poly state university." Jack
"That cant be right. I'm trying to get to Jusenkyo in china." Ryoga
"Come on. I'll drive you to the air port. I don't have any more classes today." Jack
"You don't have to do that." Ryoga
"Move it or I'm not taking you." Jack
"I'm coming." Ryoga
"How did you get here anyway? It is a whole lot easier to get to china from Japan than here from Japan." Jack
"I don't know." Ryoga
Ryoga and Jack walked to jacks truck and then they drove to the airport.
"OK ALL YOU STUDENTS. THE AMERICANS HAVE SOMETHING CALLED SPRING BREAK SO I THINK WE SHOULD TOO. THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR A WEEK. SCHOOL IS DISMISSED." principle Kuno
"I don't believe this. Who would have expected that the principle could do something cool for a change." Ranma
"I know." Akane
"Why don't we go to my place." Ukyo
"Ok." Akane
"Sounds good to me." Ranma
"I have a better idea." Nabiki
Everyone turned to look at Nabiki
"What do you say we all go to an amusement park. I'm paying." Nabiki
"What's the catch." Ukyo
"I get Ranma anytime today when I want him." Nabiki
"For a free trip to an amusement park I can give up my day with Ranma." Ukyo
"I'm for it." Akane
"Ummm" Ranma
"Come on Ranma don't be a stick in the mud." Nabiki
"Fine." Ranma I hope this wont be anything like when I said 'anything'.
"But lets stop by the house first." Akane
"That's just what I was thinking." Nabiki
When they got to the house they all walked in and upstairs.
Akane went to her room and put on some of the less feminine clothes because she didn't want to wear a skirt at the amusement park. Ranma just waited in the hall. Ukyo waited with Ranma. Nabiki went into her room and changed. When she came out she said "Ukyo come in her. You cant wear that." Nabiki
"Why not?" Ukyo
"It looks like you are suppose to be in school like that. I have some clothes that will fit you." Nabiki
Ukyo went into Nabiki's room and looked at the set of clothes.
"I'm not going to wear that." Ukyo
"Why not? It would look good on you." Nabiki
"Because it isn't me." Ukyo
"Would you rather wear something of mine?" Ranma said from the door
"Yes." Ukyo
"Uhh....Ukyo that was a joke." Ranma
"Oh come on. Just let me. None of these are right for me." Ukyo
"Oh fine." Ranma said and lead the way to his room.
Ukyo followed and when she entered Ranma's room she saw Ranma looking through his bag.
"What color do you want to wear?" Ranma
"Blue if you have blue." Ukyo
"Here you go." Ranma said as he tossed Ukyo a pair of pants and a blue shirt.
"Thanks." Ukyo
"No problem." Ranma
Ranma walked out into the hall to let Ukyo change.
When they got to the amusement park the first thing that happened when they walked in was a kid with a water gun shot Ranma. Ranma instantly changed to a girl.
"Why me?" Ranma asked of no one really
"At least it was you instead of me." Akane
"Yeah I agree there." Ranma
"Are you trying to say something?" Akane said in a treating tone.
"No no no." Ranma said trying to wave off any up coming attack
"Good." Akane said and started to walk off.
-Splash-
"RANMAAAA" Akane
Random girl "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to do that. I tripped. I really am sorry."
"Its alright." Akane -sigh-
I will kill Happosai for this Ranma said starting to glow blue
(Ahh...Ranma honey your battle aura is starting to show.) Ukyo whispered to Ranma
"What? Oh." Ranma calmed herself and her aura vanished
"Come on Ranma." Nabiki said grabbing Ranma's arm
"Uhh...Nabiki?" Ranma
"Yes?" Nabiki
"Are you sure you want to do that?" Ranma
"Why would you ask something like that?" Nabiki
"You do know that I am a girl don't you?" Ranma
"Only on the outside. I know you're all man in the way it counts." Nabiki
"Besides you know we have more fun when you're this way." Nabiki said with a grin
Ranma turned red.
(I really wish I knew what happened between those two.) Ukyo
(I'm not sure I want to know.) Akane
"Ranma lets go on that." Nabiki
"Are you sure you can handle that one?" Ranma
"I'm sure." Nabiki
"Okay." Ranma said not so sure about this
Nabiki let go of Ranma and went over to one of the workers and talked to him.
"Ok. Come on." Nabiki said waving everyone over.
"What is it?" Ranma
"I got us past the crowds." Nabiki
"How did you do that?" Akane
"Don't ask." Nabiki said and then lead the way
Everyone followed her and they bypassed the line and got in. Nabiki got in and patted the seat for Ranma to sit next to her. Ranma got in and put her arm around Nabiki. Akane and Ukyo got in the seat behind them.
(Hey Akane. Is it really a good idea for us to be behind Nabiki.) Ukyo
(I don't know.) Akane
The ride started. It went around a couple of turns and then it started up a rise. And up. And up. And up.
Maybe this wasn't a good idea. Nabiki
The cars continued up. And up. And up. It finally got to the crest of the rise. Nabiki clung to Ranma and thought this was a very bad idea. Ranma held Nabiki tighter. When they started down everyone started screaming, Nabiki the loudest of them all. "OH SHHHHHIT!" Nabiki. The cars continued down into a series of spirals and rolls and then went back up and then into a loop and back up to come back around and then down to a series of spirals again then it leveled off and was a smooth ride back to the gate. When the cars stopped Ukyo and Akane got out. Ranma got out while supporting Nabiki who was still clinging to Ranma but not in a suggestive way it was more of a hang on for dear life kind of cling. Ranma walked Nabiki over to a bench and just let Nabiki regain her composure.
That was a very very bad idea. Nabiki thought and then noticed how she was acting. She quickly recovered. Nabiki let go of Ranma and she smiled to Ranma. "I'm ok now. Thank you."
"Ok." Ranma said but didn't remove her arm from around Nabiki
during the rest of the time they were there Nabiki and the others did some of the other less strenuous rides together but Nabiki wasn't going to ruin the day for the others and helped them get ahead of the lines and ride the roller coasters but she was just going to stay there and wait for them. Its not like she had to wait long since most of the rides didn't last more than two minutes.
When they left Ranma was carrying three very large stuffed animals. A panda, a rabbit, and a kangaroo.
"Why do I have to carry these?" Ranma
"Because your the man." Nabiki
"Am not. I'm a girl right now." Ranma
"Ranma don't even think it." Akane in a threatening tone
Ranma just ignored Akane and didn't say anything at all
Akane saw the change in Ranma and felt bad for saying that. She then took one of the large stuffed animals from Ranma. The one that she had won for Akane, the panda. They stopped by Ukyo's. There Ukyo gave Ranma and Akane both hot water so they could change back. There the four of them had dinner and when they finished Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki headed home. Ranma carrying the two large stuffed animals of course.
"So Akane why did you get the panda instead of the pig? I thought you thought pigs were cute." Ranma
"RANMA." Akane
Ranma didn't say anything. He just became quiet.
(Hey sis. Cut it out. You're just making things worse for the two of you.) Nabiki whispered to Akane
(I know. Its just a reflex.) Akane
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Hmm?" Nabiki
"Why'd you get the kangaroo?" Ranma
"Because I've always wanted to take a trip to Australia and because I didn't like the others except for the cat and I knew you wouldn't want to carry that." Nabiki said and looked back at Ranma who was looking around to make sure that there were no cats around.
-Sigh- both Akane and Nabiki
When they got to the house Ranma realized that he missed his classes that afternoon. Nabiki and Akane both looked at Ranma who had a distressed look on his face but then it changed back to normal.
"Is everything alright Ranma." Akane
"I just remembered about the martial arts class. I wasn't here to teach it." Ranma
"You idiot." Akane
Ranma got the blank look again and took the stuffed animals inside and up to Akane and Nabiki's room.
"Akane there was no need for that. I took care of it for him. I thought that he might forget so I put up a note saying that he wouldn't be able to teach today." Nabiki
"Then why didn't you say something?" Akane said in a irritated tone.
"You didn't give me a chance." Nabiki
Nabiki and Akane went inside.
"How was your day?" Kasumi
"It was great." Nabiki
"That's good. Oh Akane. Ranma said that he was going to take his bath now." Kasumi
"Why are you telling me?" Akane
"I thought the two of you were taking your baths together now. I just thought you would want to know." Kasumi
"Thanks Kasumi but I don't think Ranma would want to see me right now." Akane
"But the two of you seem to do better after you have had your bath. Maybe you should go take your bath." Kasumi
Akane was turning red.
"Go on Akane. We all know that the two of you take your baths together." Nabiki
"Maybe I don't want to." Akane
"Alright. You don't have to." Nabiki said heading up the stairs
Akane went out to the dojo to practice.
Nabiki went to her room and sat at her desk. why does Akane have to be so stubborn. Doesn't she know how lucky she is. Ranma lets her get that close to him. I would kill to be that close to him. Well we were once but that was different. Wait a minute. Akane isn't going to be in there. That means that Ranma is in there by himself. Nabiki thought with a grin appearing on her face.
Ranma was sitting in the tub just relaxing when he heard the door open to the changing room. Looks like Akane has forgiven Me. Ranma thought. He was watching the door but in a way so it wouldn't look like he was expecting anyone. When the door opened his attention snapped to the person who entered.
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Expecting Akane?" Nabiki
"No." Ranma
"Your lying." Nabiki
"Ok. I was expecting Akane. She is the only one that comes in here anymore." Ranma
"Is there a problem?" Nabiki
"N...no." Ranma
Nabiki grinned since she saw that she had caught Ranma off guard and he was trying hard not to let it show. Nabiki let her robe fall to the floor and then got in the tub with Ranma. She saw that Ranma turned a bright red.
I thought he would have been use to this since Akane does this everyday. Maybe its because its me. Wait a minute he isn't naked. He still has a towel on. I cant believe I just did that. I gave him a free show. Oh well. I guess I'll just go with It. Nabiki thought
"What?" Nabiki said in a cool manner
"Uhh...it's just that...that..." Ranma was unable to find the words to say what he wanted to.
"That I came in here and then got in the tub without even a towel on." Nabiki
Ranma could only nod.
"Doesn't Akane do that?" Nabiki asked suspecting the answer was no but she wanted to know.
"Ah uh." Ranma said shaking his head. Ranma was doing his best to either look Nabiki in the eyes or off to the side
Nabiki grinned that Ranma. Always being the gentleman. He has bad manners but he is defiantly honorable. I wonder if I can get him to relax a little more around Me. Nabiki
"You don't have to look away. I'm the one that got in here like this." Nabiki I cant believe I just said that. After that he better look.
Ranma swallowed hard. It was very audible. Ranma slowly turned to face Nabiki who was in a very provocative position. Ranma couldn't help but let his eyes wonder but he tried to fight it as much as possible.
Nabiki's grin grew even wider as she saw Ranma fight to keep his eyes locked with hers. When she saw that Ranma started keeping his eyes locked with hers longer and longer she decided to move over to Ranma. Nabiki slid over next to Ranma and pressed herself up against him. Ranma hesitantly put his arms around her but when he did Nabiki only pressed closer to him instead of tensing up like he had expected. Nabiki listened to the rapid beating of Ranma's heart and noticed that her heart was beating just as fast.
I wonder. Would Ranma? Probably not. But I might be able to get him to. He would try not to of course because he feels loyalty to Akane and Ukyo. But he has gotten use to the three of us sharing him. Maybe I could get him to. Ukyo might be ok with this but I don't think Akane would. Ukyo would see it as something that was going to happen at some point and she would just live with it. Akane would feel betrayed. But she wouldn't have to know. Besides Akane and Ranma's relationship has changed. Not increased or decreased. Just changed. Ukyo and Ranma's relationship has increased but it is still more of a friendship than a relationship. Ranma and my's relationship doesn't seem to be on a steady increase but it does seem to increase in leaps and bounds but mostly because of the things I do. I wonder how we all place in Ranma's heart now. Would I be ok if we did? How would Ranma start treating me? Nabiki
"Ranma?" Nabiki asked in a meek voice that was uncharacteristic of her.
"Yes?" Ranma
"How do you view me, Akane, and Ukyo now?" Nabiki
Nabiki felt Ranma tense a bit and she was afraid of what he might say.
"Are you sure you really want to know?" Ranma
no. Nabiki "yes." Nabiki said confidently
"Well Akane and I were getting along so well and that was putting her way out in front. But when she got cursed, she started treating me more like she use to. That reduced her lead by a lot. I've been doing my best not to let it bother me since it was partially my fault and I feel like I own it to her to give her some leniency because it was my fault but it just doesn't seem to work that way. Logically she is first by a large margin but the way I feel she only has a slight lead on both you and Ukyo." Ranma
As Nabiki was listening her hopes were dwindling but at the last part she became very hopeful.
"Ukyo is still my best friend and it is hard to see her as more. She has gotten me to start seeing her in a different light but that light is still out shown by our friendship. If it weren't for the fact that we were best friends then she would probably be in first by far. That doesn't mean that giving up our friendship would put her in first. In fact that would probably put her almost out of the race." Ranma
what is he saying. It sounds like Ukyo is in third but I don't know. It sounds like its close. Nabiki
"I still don't know quiet what to think of you. You have defiantly gained a lot of ground on both Ukyo and Akane. You have been nice to me and you aren't bothered by my curse. We get along but I'm not sure if this is right. It almost seems out of place. We don't have anything in common. And I cant give you what you want." Ranma was going to continue but Nabiki decided to say something.
"Ranma want do you think it is that I want?" Nabiki
"You want someone that can make a lot of money." Ranma
Nabiki shook her head after all this and he still thinks that's all that is important to me.
"Ranma all I want is someone to love me. That's all. I can make money. I don't have a problem doing that. But no matter what I do I haven't been able to find someone that loves me." Nabiki said tears starting to form in her eyes.
"I don't mean to pry but I thought that you and Kuno had something." Ranma
"No...The best way I could describe that is like what you feel for Ukyo. That is how we see each other." Nabiki
"I didn't know." Ranma
"I know." Nabiki said and the tears started to fall
Ranma could tell by the tone in Nabiki's voice that this was hard for her and that was confirmed when he felt the tears hit his chest. For a moment he thought it might just be water but he knew that wasn't it because it had not been happening before. Ranma pulled Nabiki closer and they sat there for a while.
"Nabiki." Ranma
"Yes Ranma." Nabiki
"I want you to know that I love Akane." Ranma
HOW DARE HE. AFTER WHAT I SAID. HE HAS THE NERVE TO SAY THAT TO ME. Nabiki
"Nabiki!" Ranma
"What?!" Nabiki
"Are you listening? I said that I love you too." Ranma
"What?" Nabiki asked all of her anger gone
"I said I love you too." Ranma
Nabiki couldn't think of anything to say so she wrapped her arms around Ranma's neck and pulled him into a deep kiss. Ranma instantly returned the kiss. This was the happiest that Nabiki had ever been. Nabiki pulled the towel off of Ranma and put it on the side of the tub. Nabiki repositioned herself so that she was straddling Ranma.
(Wait!) Ranma whispered
(What is it?) Nabiki said nervousness in her voice
(Are you sure?) Ranma asked
(Yes. Never more so.) Nabiki said and kissed Ranma. As she kissed Ranma she moved so that she and Ranma could connect in the most intimate way.
Akane finished her workout and headed up the stairs. Maybe Ranma will still be in there. Akane walked into the changing room and undressed and put a towel on. Akane opened the door and saw something that shocked her. Akane saw Nabiki lying on Ranma with Ranma's arms around her. Nabiki didn't seem to have anything covering her and it looked like Ranma didn't either. Akane closed the door and put her clothes back on then went to her room.
shit. Ranma
(Ranma?) Nabiki
(Yes?) Ranma
(I'll talk to her.) Nabiki
(-Sigh- no I will.) Ranma
(Ranma. She isn't going to listen to you. I'll talk to her. I don't want this to ruin any chances that you have with her.) Nabiki
(What?) Ranma
Nabiki chuckled and then whispered to Ranma (Ranma just because I love you and it would make me very happy if you choose me. I would rather you choose who you are most happy with because if you choose me without seeing if things work between you and Akane or Ukyo then you will have regrets and we wont have a happy marriage. I'll always be suspicious of you and that is no way to have a relationship. I don't care what you and Ukyo or you and Akane do. That's not true. I will care but I'll be okay with it. I want you to be able to tell me anything and if I ask I want you to tell me. I will care if you try anything with anyone else though but I trust you not to.) Nabiki
(I love you Nabiki.) Ranma said and kissed Nabiki
Nabiki made the kiss last as long as she could and finally broke it and said to Ranma (next time you get Akane alone you need to tell her how you feel. Even if she gets mad at the time she'll get over it and you will feel better for telling her and she'll be happier for knowing. You should also tell Ukyo how you feel about her.) Nabiki
Ranma nodded
Ranma and Nabiki exited the bathroom and Ranma walked Nabiki to her room.
"You going to sleep with me tonight?" Nabiki
"I don't think that would be a good idea." Ranma
"Alright. Good night Ranma." Nabiki said and kissed Ranma
"Good night Nabiki." Ranma
Nabiki entered her room and closed the door. Ranma headed down the hall to his room.
-Splash-
Ranma didn't even bother looking since he knew it was Akane. And she didn't bother changing back since she knew that Akane would make sure that she would stay a she. Ranma just enter her room and went to sleep.
THAT JERK. HE IGNORED ME AGAIN. HOW COULD HE. AND WITH NABIKI. Akane
The next morning when Nabiki left her room she went to Ranma's to wake him but he wasn't there.
He really does get up early now. Nabiki thought and went downstairs. When she got there she saw that Ranma was in the kitchen with Kasumi. Nabiki walked up quietly so that she could hear what they were talking about.
"Ranma I know that you and Nabiki have been getting along well but I still don't think you should have done what you did last night. I thought that you and Akane would because your relationship with her has changed and you have been getting along well with her." Kasumi
"If it was ok for me and Akane then what was wrong with me and Nabiki..." Ranma
"Nothing Ranma. I just don't think you should have. If you and Akane had done the same thing I would feel the same way. I just expected it to be Akane instead of Nabiki." Kasumi
"So did I." Ranma
"Then why did you?" Kasumi
"It just seemed right. I cant explain it." Ranma
"Did you and Nabiki talk?" Kasumi
"About what?" Ranma
"What you would do if Nabiki gets pregnant." Kasumi
Ranma turned pale and just froze.
Nabiki was doing the same thing.
"Ranma are you alright." Kasumi
"Yeah. I need to get some fresh air." Ranma
"Alright Ranma." Kasumi
Ranma walked outside and watched the kopi pond. Nabiki walked up and sat next to Ranma. Ranma put her arm around Nabiki and she leaned into her.
"We need to talk." Ranma
"I know. I over heard what you and Kasumi were talking about." Nabiki
Ranma sighed in relief. Although he wasn't really that relieved all it meant was that Nabiki knew what this talk needed to be about and getting past that hurdle made it a lot easier to talk about.
"Are you?" Ranma
"I don't know. I wont know for a few days at least. I don't think I am but we'll just have to wait and find out." Nabiki
"What are we going to do." Ranma
"Well...if I am then we keep going to school. And we live here. Its that simple." Nabiki
"What? No its not. I'll have to get a job to support..." Ranma was cut off
"Ranma! I told you that I don't need someone that can make money. I have plenty of money set aside. It's enough to get us through high school and college and by then I'll have even more so it wont matter. And we can live here until we could find a place of our own." Nabiki
Ranma sat considering what Nabiki had said.
"I'd still need to get a job." Ranma
"But you have a job. You teach martial arts. You would take over the dojo or you could start your own and I would do what I do best." Nabiki
"Oh yeah." Ranma said and looked at Nabiki
Nabiki kissed Ranma and they both let the kiss last for as long as it could.
Neither of them notice the panda with a sign that read 'what's going on?'
"NABIKI!" Soun
Ranma and Nabiki broke the kiss and Nabiki said "what is it daddy?"
"You...you cant do that with Ranma." Soun
"Why not? I am engaged to him after all." Nabiki said getting up and walking over to Soun.
"Because he is going to marry Akane." Soun
"I thought we had an agreement that this wasn't going to be a problem." Nabiki
"I only agreed because I didn't think anything would happen. And how can you kiss Ranma the way he is. He's a she." Soun
"It doesn't matter. Ranma is still Ranma. He's a man inside. And if it weren't for Happosai he wouldn't be cursed anymore." Nabiki oh shit. I had to mention Happosai. Nabiki turned to see Ranma glowing blue.
"Ranma calm down." Nabiki
"Now son. I didn't mean it to sound like I was saying that you couldn't date Nabiki." Soun
'Boy maybe you should calm down just a bit.' Genma panda
Ranma just continued to build his battle aura.
Nabiki ran up to Ranma and kissed her. Ranma's battle aura died almost instantly. Nabiki broke the kiss and grinned at Ranma.
"Breakfast is almost ready. Ranma, would you go get Akane?" Kasumi
"Sure." Ranma said and went to get Akane
"Kasumi are you sure that was a good idea? She knows too." Nabiki
"Oh my." Kasumi
"Knows what?" Soun
"Nothing daddy." Nabiki
Ranma walked up to Akane's bedroom and knocked on the door. She didn't hear a response so she knocked again. Ranma still didn't hear a response so she entered Akane's room and caught Akane in a rather compromising position. The only thing Akane had on was her panties. Ranma quickly retreated.
"RANMA YOU PERVERT. GET OUT. I SAID GET OUT." Akane
Ranma did exactly that. She got out. But before she closed the door she said "breakfast is ready."
"I SAID GET OUT." Akane
Ranma then closed the door and quickly went downstairs. Ranma sat down where she normally did nowadays.
"This is going to be bad." Ranma
"Don't worry. I'll help." Nabiki
"I don't think you should interfere." Ranma
"Well I'm still going to." Nabiki
"Nabiki..." Ranma was cut off
"RANMA!" Akane
Ranma assumed the ready position for a beating. This alone stopped the onslaught that was coming.
she's ready for me to hit her. She hasn't done that in months. If she didn't care for me then she wouldn't let me hit her. She would either block or dodge my attacks. But this time she's going to take it. This means that I still have a chance even though she... I should have expected that to happen at some point. I thought it would be with me. But it makes since that it could have happened with Nabiki or even Ukyo. If I hit her now then that will ruin everything I've work at. I guess I can live with it as long as it's not anyone other than Ukyo or Nabiki. Akane thought
Akane sat down next to Ranma and started eating.
She didn't hit her. Soun
Ranma barely escaped that one. I guess submission does work. I wonder if it will save me from Nodoka. Genma
She controlled her temper. Nabiki
I'm alive? Ranma
"Ok everyone, enjoy your breakfast." Kasumi
Everyone started eating. When Akane finished she leaned against Ranma.
I guess this means that she forgives Me. Ranma thought
Akane took the hot water that had been prepared and poured it on Ranma.
She forgives Me. Ranma
On the way to school Ranma was walking on the fence and Akane and Nabiki talked to each other.
(Uhh...Akane? about last night.) Nabiki
(You don't have to tell me. I have a pretty good idea what happened.) Akane
(So why didn't you kill Ranma? Don't get me wrong I'm glad you didn't but I'd like to know why.) Nabiki
(Well I love him Nabiki. And if I hit him then I wouldn't have a chance.) Akane
(So your ok with what happened?) Nabiki
(Only if its you or Ukyo.) Akane
(I told Ranma that's how I felt. And just so you know he said that he loves you.) Nabiki
(What?) Akane
(That's right. I've never heard him say that before.) Nabiki
(Then why did he...with you?) Akane
(Because he loves me too. I didn't hear him say that he loves Ukyo. He said that right now he still thinks of Ukyo to much as a friend to think of her the way he does us. But he also said that's starting to change.) Nabiki
(Whenever I ask about Ukyo that's how he answers.) Akane
The trio walked the rest of the way in silence
When they got to school the gates were closed and had a sign that said 'spring break until Monday.'
"I forgot all about this." Akane
"I thought it would be best to come and be wrong then it would be to stay home and there be school." Ranma
"I had a bet with myself weather the principle would change his mind or not." Nabiki
"Well unlike Ukyo, I have no intention of giving up my day with Ranma." Akane said grabbing Ranma by the arm and pulled him off down the street
"Have a good day you two." Nabiki
"So what did you have in mind?" Ranma
"I thought that we might take a walk in the park and then get something to eat." Akane
Ranma took there walk in the park and went to the ice cream parlor that they always do.
"Get what ever you want Akane. I'm paying." Ranma
"You mean it?" Akane
shit! I did it again. "well...yeah." Ranma
"I'll have this." Akane said to the host
"And for you miss." The host said to Ranma
"I'll do the same. And I'd like one of these." Ranma
"Are you sure? That one is awfully big. Do you have friends coming to help you eat that?" Host
"No its all for me." Ranma
"Ok. If you can eat all of that by yourself then I'll pay for it." host
"Really." Ranma
"Yeah." Host
"That's great." Ranma
ha ha ha. Like she'll be able to eat the whole thing. host
Akane just shook her head.
"What do you say we go see a movie after this." Ranma
"Ok." Akane
Ranma and Akane were standing in line to get tickets for the movie.
"Did you see the look on that guys face when he saw that I ate the whole thing?" Ranma
"Yeah it was priceless." Akane
"Two tickets." Ranma said and handed the money to the person at the booth
The ticket person handed Ranma the tickets to Ranma. Ranma and Akane went into the theater and Akane lead them to a couple of seats off to the side and near the back.
"Akane we wont be able to see anything from here. Are you sure you don't want to sit somewhere else?" Ranma
"I'm sure." Akane said with a grin.
"Oh." Ranma
Ranma sat down and Akane sat down next to her. I'm glad this theater has booth like seats instead of the individual seats. Akane thought. After the lights went out and the movie started Akane leaned against Ranma and Ranma put her arm around Akane. Akane leaned her head against Ranma's chest and remembered that Ranma was a girl.
(Ranma?) Akane
(Yeah?) Ranma
(Do you have any hot water with you.?) Akane
(What? No. Why?...oh. I'm sorry Akane. I can go to the bathroom and change.) Ranma
(Its alright.) Akane said nudging against Ranma's chest.
even though Ranma's a girl right now it doesn't feel weird. And she is so soft. WHAT AM I THINKING. I'M A GIRL. I'M NOT SUPPOSE TO THINK THAT. Akane thought and tensed
(You ok Akane?) Ranma
Akane looked up into Ranma's eyes and said "everything's fine" and then she kissed Ranma. During the rest of the movie that's pretty much all they did.
When the movie was over Ranma said "I hate to say this but I need to get back to the dojo so that I can teach my classes. I don't want to loss my students." Ranma
"I understand." Akane
When they got back Ranma changed back to a guy and then went to the dojo to get it ready.
Why is it such a mess? Ranma Akane must have been working out.
Ranma cleaned up and he finished just in time. Students started arriving. Including Akane.
Ranma taught his class and then headed to take his bath. Akane followed Ranma upstairs and went to her room.
I wonder if Akane is going to join me. I wonder if Nabiki is going to. Probably not. She's not here right now. That is probably for the best. Ranma
I wonder if I should join Ranma. I shouldn't. I never should have. Why shouldn't I. I am engaged to him. And I've been doing it for a while now. Why not. Akane thought and then walked down the hall to the bathroom. She walked into the changing room and put a towel on. A grin then grew on her face. Akane opened the door and entered the bathroom. She closed it and locked the door but Ranma missed that since Ranma was underwater again.
When he came back up he saw Akane standing there.
"Do you mind if I bathe with you." Akane
"Not at all." Ranma said and thought oh shit I don't have a towel on. She is going to kill me.
Before Ranma could do anything Akane let her towel fall from her and to the floor. Ranma couldn't believe what Akane was doing. Akane turned red and she walked over to the tub. She got in slowly which completely shocked Ranma. She sat at the other end and sat at a slight angle. He followed Akane's every movement taking in everything since he knew he was going to die. Akane then decided to stretch and when she did then it made her chest protrude more. Ranma couldn't believe this. He could only sit there with a dumbfounded expression.
"Is something wrong Ranma?" Akane
"What? N...no. Did you know that you...you don't have anything on?" Ranma
"Well neither do you." Akane
"This has to be a dream. This would never happen." Ranma
what does he mean this would never happen. Does this mean that he would never do this with me. But he did it with Nabiki. Wait a minute I normally wouldn't. Why am I doing this. I cant let Ranma go. And no matter what I say it wont make a difference. I have to show him through my actions that I love him. I didn't have to go this far though. Why does it matter? He's seen me like this before. And I've seen him like this before. He doesn't know what to do. I don't know what to do. Do I want to do this? yes. Akane
"Yes this is a dream." Akane said and approached Ranma. Akane kissed Ranma and he returned it instantly and he didn't seem to have any reservations.
Ranma broke the kiss and whispered to Akane (are you sure you want to do this?)
does he think this is real now and is having second thoughts. No he is asking me if I want to stop. Do I really want this?
(Yes.) Akane
Ranma then kissed Akane and moved her into position.
Akane was resting on top of Ranma and was playing with his pigtail while Ranma stroked her back.
(Is this a dream?) Ranma
(No.) Akane
(Good.) Ranma
(What are you thinking?) Akane
(I should have told you that I love you first.) Ranma
(I knew you loved me. You didn't have to tell me for me to know. But I'm still glad you said it. I hope you know that I love you too.) Akane
(I do.) Ranma
(Good.) Akane
"Ranma. Akane. Dinner." Nabiki
"Ok." Ranma said from the bathroom
(Do we have to?) Akane asked Ranma
(Only if you don't want our parents to find out.) Ranma
Akane was out of the tub and was in the changing room in a flash.
I guess she doesn't want them to find out. Not that I blame her. Ranma thought
Ranma and Akane got dressed and went down to eat dinner. Dinner went by quickly and Soun and Genma decided to go out and do some drinking.
"Now that father and Mr. Soatome are gone I want to speak to you three." Kasumi
"Is there a problem sis." Nabiki
"Yes. It seems that Ranma isn't able to make up his mind." Kasumi
"What do you mean?" Akane
"Well it seems that yesterday he was with Nabiki and tonight he was with you. And I know the three of you know what I am talking about." Kasumi
They all nodded. This was worse than Soun yelling this was Kasumi giving them a lecture.
"What you did isn't something you do when you feel like it and with anyone. It is something you do with someone you love." Kasumi
"But Kasumi I love them both." Ranma
"So is Ukyo next?" Kasumi
"No. She's just my friend. I don't think I ever could." Ranma
"That's good. Then in that case you should tell her that nothing can happen and just treat her as a friend." Kasumi
Ranma nodded.
"Ranma you may love both Akane and Nabiki but you will have to choose one of them at some point and I just don't think that you should be doing what you have the past two nights until you decide." Kasumi
Ranma nodded.
"Even now we may have a problem. Both Akane and Nabiki may be pregnant." Kasumi
Akane and Ranma both paled.
"Ranma please tell me that you didn't forget that could happen." Kasumi
"I didn't its just that I never thought about it that way." Ranma
"Are you ok Akane?" Kasumi
Akane nodded.
"Ok. Maybe now the three of you wont do this anymore. Promise me that next week you will both go see Dr Tofu." Kasumi
"We promise." Akane and Nabiki chorused
The trio walked up stairs to Akane's room.
"So what are we going to do if you are both pregnant?" Ranma
"I don't know." Akane
"Well after what you said down there about Ukyo I think we can assume that you are going to choose either me or Akane." Nabiki
"That's a definite." Ranma
"Good." Nabiki
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Yes?" Nabiki
"I know that tomorrow is your day with me but could I go see Ukyo tomorrow and talk to her?" Ranma
"Yes that's fine." Nabiki
"It might take awhile." Ranma
"That's ok." Nabiki
"Thanks Nabiki." Ranma said and then kissed Nabiki
Akane looked hurt but then Ranma leaned over and kissed her and she couldn't help but smile.
"Hey what was that for. She didn't give up anything." Nabiki
"I kissed another girl on her day so I thought it only fair." Ranma
"I can live with that." Nabiki
"We'll talk tomorrow. Good night." Ranma
"Good night." Akane
"Good night." Nabiki
Ranma left and went to his room. Ranma didn't sleep very well though. Instead of simplify his life he only succeeded in complicating it. But Ranma felt good about finally narrowing down his choice to one of two girls. And he wouldn't even have to break a promise to do it.
"WHERE AM I NOW!" Ryoga
"Ryoga what are doing here?" Jack
"Jack? What are you doing in China?" Ryoga
"China?! Ryoga this is America. You're at southern poly state university." Jack
"That cant be right. I'm trying to get to Jusenkyo in china." Ryoga
"Come on. I'll drive you to the air port. I don't have any more classes today." Jack
"You don't have to do that." Ryoga
"Move it or I'm not taking you." Jack
"I'm coming." Ryoga
"How did you get here anyway? It is a whole lot easier to get to china from Japan than here from Japan." Jack
"I don't know." Ryoga
Ryoga and Jack walked to jacks truck and then they drove to the airport.
"OK ALL YOU STUDENTS. THE AMERICANS HAVE SOMETHING CALLED SPRING BREAK SO I THINK WE SHOULD TOO. THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR A WEEK. SCHOOL IS DISMISSED." principle Kuno
"I don't believe this. Who would have expected that the principle could do something cool for a change." Ranma
"I know." Akane
"Why don't we go to my place." Ukyo
"Ok." Akane
"Sounds good to me." Ranma
"I have a better idea." Nabiki
Everyone turned to look at Nabiki
"What do you say we all go to an amusement park. I'm paying." Nabiki
"What's the catch." Ukyo
"I get Ranma anytime today when I want him." Nabiki
"For a free trip to an amusement park I can give up my day with Ranma." Ukyo
"I'm for it." Akane
"Ummm" Ranma
"Come on Ranma don't be a stick in the mud." Nabiki
"Fine." Ranma I hope this wont be anything like when I said 'anything'.
"But lets stop by the house first." Akane
"That's just what I was thinking." Nabiki
When they got to the house they all walked in and upstairs.
Akane went to her room and put on some of the less feminine clothes because she didn't want to wear a skirt at the amusement park. Ranma just waited in the hall. Ukyo waited with Ranma. Nabiki went into her room and changed. When she came out she said "Ukyo come in her. You cant wear that." Nabiki
"Why not?" Ukyo
"It looks like you are suppose to be in school like that. I have some clothes that will fit you." Nabiki
Ukyo went into Nabiki's room and looked at the set of clothes.
"I'm not going to wear that." Ukyo
"Why not? It would look good on you." Nabiki
"Because it isn't me." Ukyo
"Would you rather wear something of mine?" Ranma said from the door
"Yes." Ukyo
"Uhh....Ukyo that was a joke." Ranma
"Oh come on. Just let me. None of these are right for me." Ukyo
"Oh fine." Ranma said and lead the way to his room.
Ukyo followed and when she entered Ranma's room she saw Ranma looking through his bag.
"What color do you want to wear?" Ranma
"Blue if you have blue." Ukyo
"Here you go." Ranma said as he tossed Ukyo a pair of pants and a blue shirt.
"Thanks." Ukyo
"No problem." Ranma
Ranma walked out into the hall to let Ukyo change.
When they got to the amusement park the first thing that happened when they walked in was a kid with a water gun shot Ranma. Ranma instantly changed to a girl.
"Why me?" Ranma asked of no one really
"At least it was you instead of me." Akane
"Yeah I agree there." Ranma
"Are you trying to say something?" Akane said in a treating tone.
"No no no." Ranma said trying to wave off any up coming attack
"Good." Akane said and started to walk off.
-Splash-
"RANMAAAA" Akane
Random girl "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to do that. I tripped. I really am sorry."
"Its alright." Akane -sigh-
I will kill Happosai for this Ranma said starting to glow blue
(Ahh...Ranma honey your battle aura is starting to show.) Ukyo whispered to Ranma
"What? Oh." Ranma calmed herself and her aura vanished
"Come on Ranma." Nabiki said grabbing Ranma's arm
"Uhh...Nabiki?" Ranma
"Yes?" Nabiki
"Are you sure you want to do that?" Ranma
"Why would you ask something like that?" Nabiki
"You do know that I am a girl don't you?" Ranma
"Only on the outside. I know you're all man in the way it counts." Nabiki
"Besides you know we have more fun when you're this way." Nabiki said with a grin
Ranma turned red.
(I really wish I knew what happened between those two.) Ukyo
(I'm not sure I want to know.) Akane
"Ranma lets go on that." Nabiki
"Are you sure you can handle that one?" Ranma
"I'm sure." Nabiki
"Okay." Ranma said not so sure about this
Nabiki let go of Ranma and went over to one of the workers and talked to him.
"Ok. Come on." Nabiki said waving everyone over.
"What is it?" Ranma
"I got us past the crowds." Nabiki
"How did you do that?" Akane
"Don't ask." Nabiki said and then lead the way
Everyone followed her and they bypassed the line and got in. Nabiki got in and patted the seat for Ranma to sit next to her. Ranma got in and put her arm around Nabiki. Akane and Ukyo got in the seat behind them.
(Hey Akane. Is it really a good idea for us to be behind Nabiki.) Ukyo
(I don't know.) Akane
The ride started. It went around a couple of turns and then it started up a rise. And up. And up. And up.
Maybe this wasn't a good idea. Nabiki
The cars continued up. And up. And up. It finally got to the crest of the rise. Nabiki clung to Ranma and thought this was a very bad idea. Ranma held Nabiki tighter. When they started down everyone started screaming, Nabiki the loudest of them all. "OH SHHHHHIT!" Nabiki. The cars continued down into a series of spirals and rolls and then went back up and then into a loop and back up to come back around and then down to a series of spirals again then it leveled off and was a smooth ride back to the gate. When the cars stopped Ukyo and Akane got out. Ranma got out while supporting Nabiki who was still clinging to Ranma but not in a suggestive way it was more of a hang on for dear life kind of cling. Ranma walked Nabiki over to a bench and just let Nabiki regain her composure.
That was a very very bad idea. Nabiki thought and then noticed how she was acting. She quickly recovered. Nabiki let go of Ranma and she smiled to Ranma. "I'm ok now. Thank you."
"Ok." Ranma said but didn't remove her arm from around Nabiki
during the rest of the time they were there Nabiki and the others did some of the other less strenuous rides together but Nabiki wasn't going to ruin the day for the others and helped them get ahead of the lines and ride the roller coasters but she was just going to stay there and wait for them. Its not like she had to wait long since most of the rides didn't last more than two minutes.
When they left Ranma was carrying three very large stuffed animals. A panda, a rabbit, and a kangaroo.
"Why do I have to carry these?" Ranma
"Because your the man." Nabiki
"Am not. I'm a girl right now." Ranma
"Ranma don't even think it." Akane in a threatening tone
Ranma just ignored Akane and didn't say anything at all
Akane saw the change in Ranma and felt bad for saying that. She then took one of the large stuffed animals from Ranma. The one that she had won for Akane, the panda. They stopped by Ukyo's. There Ukyo gave Ranma and Akane both hot water so they could change back. There the four of them had dinner and when they finished Ranma, Akane, and Nabiki headed home. Ranma carrying the two large stuffed animals of course.
"So Akane why did you get the panda instead of the pig? I thought you thought pigs were cute." Ranma
"RANMA." Akane
Ranma didn't say anything. He just became quiet.
(Hey sis. Cut it out. You're just making things worse for the two of you.) Nabiki whispered to Akane
(I know. Its just a reflex.) Akane
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Hmm?" Nabiki
"Why'd you get the kangaroo?" Ranma
"Because I've always wanted to take a trip to Australia and because I didn't like the others except for the cat and I knew you wouldn't want to carry that." Nabiki said and looked back at Ranma who was looking around to make sure that there were no cats around.
-Sigh- both Akane and Nabiki
When they got to the house Ranma realized that he missed his classes that afternoon. Nabiki and Akane both looked at Ranma who had a distressed look on his face but then it changed back to normal.
"Is everything alright Ranma." Akane
"I just remembered about the martial arts class. I wasn't here to teach it." Ranma
"You idiot." Akane
Ranma got the blank look again and took the stuffed animals inside and up to Akane and Nabiki's room.
"Akane there was no need for that. I took care of it for him. I thought that he might forget so I put up a note saying that he wouldn't be able to teach today." Nabiki
"Then why didn't you say something?" Akane said in a irritated tone.
"You didn't give me a chance." Nabiki
Nabiki and Akane went inside.
"How was your day?" Kasumi
"It was great." Nabiki
"That's good. Oh Akane. Ranma said that he was going to take his bath now." Kasumi
"Why are you telling me?" Akane
"I thought the two of you were taking your baths together now. I just thought you would want to know." Kasumi
"Thanks Kasumi but I don't think Ranma would want to see me right now." Akane
"But the two of you seem to do better after you have had your bath. Maybe you should go take your bath." Kasumi
Akane was turning red.
"Go on Akane. We all know that the two of you take your baths together." Nabiki
"Maybe I don't want to." Akane
"Alright. You don't have to." Nabiki said heading up the stairs
Akane went out to the dojo to practice.
Nabiki went to her room and sat at her desk. why does Akane have to be so stubborn. Doesn't she know how lucky she is. Ranma lets her get that close to him. I would kill to be that close to him. Well we were once but that was different. Wait a minute. Akane isn't going to be in there. That means that Ranma is in there by himself. Nabiki thought with a grin appearing on her face.
Ranma was sitting in the tub just relaxing when he heard the door open to the changing room. Looks like Akane has forgiven Me. Ranma thought. He was watching the door but in a way so it wouldn't look like he was expecting anyone. When the door opened his attention snapped to the person who entered.
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Expecting Akane?" Nabiki
"No." Ranma
"Your lying." Nabiki
"Ok. I was expecting Akane. She is the only one that comes in here anymore." Ranma
"Is there a problem?" Nabiki
"N...no." Ranma
Nabiki grinned since she saw that she had caught Ranma off guard and he was trying hard not to let it show. Nabiki let her robe fall to the floor and then got in the tub with Ranma. She saw that Ranma turned a bright red.
I thought he would have been use to this since Akane does this everyday. Maybe its because its me. Wait a minute he isn't naked. He still has a towel on. I cant believe I just did that. I gave him a free show. Oh well. I guess I'll just go with It. Nabiki thought
"What?" Nabiki said in a cool manner
"Uhh...it's just that...that..." Ranma was unable to find the words to say what he wanted to.
"That I came in here and then got in the tub without even a towel on." Nabiki
Ranma could only nod.
"Doesn't Akane do that?" Nabiki asked suspecting the answer was no but she wanted to know.
"Ah uh." Ranma said shaking his head. Ranma was doing his best to either look Nabiki in the eyes or off to the side
Nabiki grinned that Ranma. Always being the gentleman. He has bad manners but he is defiantly honorable. I wonder if I can get him to relax a little more around Me. Nabiki
"You don't have to look away. I'm the one that got in here like this." Nabiki I cant believe I just said that. After that he better look.
Ranma swallowed hard. It was very audible. Ranma slowly turned to face Nabiki who was in a very provocative position. Ranma couldn't help but let his eyes wonder but he tried to fight it as much as possible.
Nabiki's grin grew even wider as she saw Ranma fight to keep his eyes locked with hers. When she saw that Ranma started keeping his eyes locked with hers longer and longer she decided to move over to Ranma. Nabiki slid over next to Ranma and pressed herself up against him. Ranma hesitantly put his arms around her but when he did Nabiki only pressed closer to him instead of tensing up like he had expected. Nabiki listened to the rapid beating of Ranma's heart and noticed that her heart was beating just as fast.
I wonder. Would Ranma? Probably not. But I might be able to get him to. He would try not to of course because he feels loyalty to Akane and Ukyo. But he has gotten use to the three of us sharing him. Maybe I could get him to. Ukyo might be ok with this but I don't think Akane would. Ukyo would see it as something that was going to happen at some point and she would just live with it. Akane would feel betrayed. But she wouldn't have to know. Besides Akane and Ranma's relationship has changed. Not increased or decreased. Just changed. Ukyo and Ranma's relationship has increased but it is still more of a friendship than a relationship. Ranma and my's relationship doesn't seem to be on a steady increase but it does seem to increase in leaps and bounds but mostly because of the things I do. I wonder how we all place in Ranma's heart now. Would I be ok if we did? How would Ranma start treating me? Nabiki
"Ranma?" Nabiki asked in a meek voice that was uncharacteristic of her.
"Yes?" Ranma
"How do you view me, Akane, and Ukyo now?" Nabiki
Nabiki felt Ranma tense a bit and she was afraid of what he might say.
"Are you sure you really want to know?" Ranma
no. Nabiki "yes." Nabiki said confidently
"Well Akane and I were getting along so well and that was putting her way out in front. But when she got cursed, she started treating me more like she use to. That reduced her lead by a lot. I've been doing my best not to let it bother me since it was partially my fault and I feel like I own it to her to give her some leniency because it was my fault but it just doesn't seem to work that way. Logically she is first by a large margin but the way I feel she only has a slight lead on both you and Ukyo." Ranma
As Nabiki was listening her hopes were dwindling but at the last part she became very hopeful.
"Ukyo is still my best friend and it is hard to see her as more. She has gotten me to start seeing her in a different light but that light is still out shown by our friendship. If it weren't for the fact that we were best friends then she would probably be in first by far. That doesn't mean that giving up our friendship would put her in first. In fact that would probably put her almost out of the race." Ranma
what is he saying. It sounds like Ukyo is in third but I don't know. It sounds like its close. Nabiki
"I still don't know quiet what to think of you. You have defiantly gained a lot of ground on both Ukyo and Akane. You have been nice to me and you aren't bothered by my curse. We get along but I'm not sure if this is right. It almost seems out of place. We don't have anything in common. And I cant give you what you want." Ranma was going to continue but Nabiki decided to say something.
"Ranma want do you think it is that I want?" Nabiki
"You want someone that can make a lot of money." Ranma
Nabiki shook her head after all this and he still thinks that's all that is important to me.
"Ranma all I want is someone to love me. That's all. I can make money. I don't have a problem doing that. But no matter what I do I haven't been able to find someone that loves me." Nabiki said tears starting to form in her eyes.
"I don't mean to pry but I thought that you and Kuno had something." Ranma
"No...The best way I could describe that is like what you feel for Ukyo. That is how we see each other." Nabiki
"I didn't know." Ranma
"I know." Nabiki said and the tears started to fall
Ranma could tell by the tone in Nabiki's voice that this was hard for her and that was confirmed when he felt the tears hit his chest. For a moment he thought it might just be water but he knew that wasn't it because it had not been happening before. Ranma pulled Nabiki closer and they sat there for a while.
"Nabiki." Ranma
"Yes Ranma." Nabiki
"I want you to know that I love Akane." Ranma
HOW DARE HE. AFTER WHAT I SAID. HE HAS THE NERVE TO SAY THAT TO ME. Nabiki
"Nabiki!" Ranma
"What?!" Nabiki
"Are you listening? I said that I love you too." Ranma
"What?" Nabiki asked all of her anger gone
"I said I love you too." Ranma
Nabiki couldn't think of anything to say so she wrapped her arms around Ranma's neck and pulled him into a deep kiss. Ranma instantly returned the kiss. This was the happiest that Nabiki had ever been. Nabiki pulled the towel off of Ranma and put it on the side of the tub. Nabiki repositioned herself so that she was straddling Ranma.
(Wait!) Ranma whispered
(What is it?) Nabiki said nervousness in her voice
(Are you sure?) Ranma asked
(Yes. Never more so.) Nabiki said and kissed Ranma. As she kissed Ranma she moved so that she and Ranma could connect in the most intimate way.
Akane finished her workout and headed up the stairs. Maybe Ranma will still be in there. Akane walked into the changing room and undressed and put a towel on. Akane opened the door and saw something that shocked her. Akane saw Nabiki lying on Ranma with Ranma's arms around her. Nabiki didn't seem to have anything covering her and it looked like Ranma didn't either. Akane closed the door and put her clothes back on then went to her room.
shit. Ranma
(Ranma?) Nabiki
(Yes?) Ranma
(I'll talk to her.) Nabiki
(-Sigh- no I will.) Ranma
(Ranma. She isn't going to listen to you. I'll talk to her. I don't want this to ruin any chances that you have with her.) Nabiki
(What?) Ranma
Nabiki chuckled and then whispered to Ranma (Ranma just because I love you and it would make me very happy if you choose me. I would rather you choose who you are most happy with because if you choose me without seeing if things work between you and Akane or Ukyo then you will have regrets and we wont have a happy marriage. I'll always be suspicious of you and that is no way to have a relationship. I don't care what you and Ukyo or you and Akane do. That's not true. I will care but I'll be okay with it. I want you to be able to tell me anything and if I ask I want you to tell me. I will care if you try anything with anyone else though but I trust you not to.) Nabiki
(I love you Nabiki.) Ranma said and kissed Nabiki
Nabiki made the kiss last as long as she could and finally broke it and said to Ranma (next time you get Akane alone you need to tell her how you feel. Even if she gets mad at the time she'll get over it and you will feel better for telling her and she'll be happier for knowing. You should also tell Ukyo how you feel about her.) Nabiki
Ranma nodded
Ranma and Nabiki exited the bathroom and Ranma walked Nabiki to her room.
"You going to sleep with me tonight?" Nabiki
"I don't think that would be a good idea." Ranma
"Alright. Good night Ranma." Nabiki said and kissed Ranma
"Good night Nabiki." Ranma
Nabiki entered her room and closed the door. Ranma headed down the hall to his room.
-Splash-
Ranma didn't even bother looking since he knew it was Akane. And she didn't bother changing back since she knew that Akane would make sure that she would stay a she. Ranma just enter her room and went to sleep.
THAT JERK. HE IGNORED ME AGAIN. HOW COULD HE. AND WITH NABIKI. Akane
The next morning when Nabiki left her room she went to Ranma's to wake him but he wasn't there.
He really does get up early now. Nabiki thought and went downstairs. When she got there she saw that Ranma was in the kitchen with Kasumi. Nabiki walked up quietly so that she could hear what they were talking about.
"Ranma I know that you and Nabiki have been getting along well but I still don't think you should have done what you did last night. I thought that you and Akane would because your relationship with her has changed and you have been getting along well with her." Kasumi
"If it was ok for me and Akane then what was wrong with me and Nabiki..." Ranma
"Nothing Ranma. I just don't think you should have. If you and Akane had done the same thing I would feel the same way. I just expected it to be Akane instead of Nabiki." Kasumi
"So did I." Ranma
"Then why did you?" Kasumi
"It just seemed right. I cant explain it." Ranma
"Did you and Nabiki talk?" Kasumi
"About what?" Ranma
"What you would do if Nabiki gets pregnant." Kasumi
Ranma turned pale and just froze.
Nabiki was doing the same thing.
"Ranma are you alright." Kasumi
"Yeah. I need to get some fresh air." Ranma
"Alright Ranma." Kasumi
Ranma walked outside and watched the kopi pond. Nabiki walked up and sat next to Ranma. Ranma put her arm around Nabiki and she leaned into her.
"We need to talk." Ranma
"I know. I over heard what you and Kasumi were talking about." Nabiki
Ranma sighed in relief. Although he wasn't really that relieved all it meant was that Nabiki knew what this talk needed to be about and getting past that hurdle made it a lot easier to talk about.
"Are you?" Ranma
"I don't know. I wont know for a few days at least. I don't think I am but we'll just have to wait and find out." Nabiki
"What are we going to do." Ranma
"Well...if I am then we keep going to school. And we live here. Its that simple." Nabiki
"What? No its not. I'll have to get a job to support..." Ranma was cut off
"Ranma! I told you that I don't need someone that can make money. I have plenty of money set aside. It's enough to get us through high school and college and by then I'll have even more so it wont matter. And we can live here until we could find a place of our own." Nabiki
Ranma sat considering what Nabiki had said.
"I'd still need to get a job." Ranma
"But you have a job. You teach martial arts. You would take over the dojo or you could start your own and I would do what I do best." Nabiki
"Oh yeah." Ranma said and looked at Nabiki
Nabiki kissed Ranma and they both let the kiss last for as long as it could.
Neither of them notice the panda with a sign that read 'what's going on?'
"NABIKI!" Soun
Ranma and Nabiki broke the kiss and Nabiki said "what is it daddy?"
"You...you cant do that with Ranma." Soun
"Why not? I am engaged to him after all." Nabiki said getting up and walking over to Soun.
"Because he is going to marry Akane." Soun
"I thought we had an agreement that this wasn't going to be a problem." Nabiki
"I only agreed because I didn't think anything would happen. And how can you kiss Ranma the way he is. He's a she." Soun
"It doesn't matter. Ranma is still Ranma. He's a man inside. And if it weren't for Happosai he wouldn't be cursed anymore." Nabiki oh shit. I had to mention Happosai. Nabiki turned to see Ranma glowing blue.
"Ranma calm down." Nabiki
"Now son. I didn't mean it to sound like I was saying that you couldn't date Nabiki." Soun
'Boy maybe you should calm down just a bit.' Genma panda
Ranma just continued to build his battle aura.
Nabiki ran up to Ranma and kissed her. Ranma's battle aura died almost instantly. Nabiki broke the kiss and grinned at Ranma.
"Breakfast is almost ready. Ranma, would you go get Akane?" Kasumi
"Sure." Ranma said and went to get Akane
"Kasumi are you sure that was a good idea? She knows too." Nabiki
"Oh my." Kasumi
"Knows what?" Soun
"Nothing daddy." Nabiki
Ranma walked up to Akane's bedroom and knocked on the door. She didn't hear a response so she knocked again. Ranma still didn't hear a response so she entered Akane's room and caught Akane in a rather compromising position. The only thing Akane had on was her panties. Ranma quickly retreated.
"RANMA YOU PERVERT. GET OUT. I SAID GET OUT." Akane
Ranma did exactly that. She got out. But before she closed the door she said "breakfast is ready."
"I SAID GET OUT." Akane
Ranma then closed the door and quickly went downstairs. Ranma sat down where she normally did nowadays.
"This is going to be bad." Ranma
"Don't worry. I'll help." Nabiki
"I don't think you should interfere." Ranma
"Well I'm still going to." Nabiki
"Nabiki..." Ranma was cut off
"RANMA!" Akane
Ranma assumed the ready position for a beating. This alone stopped the onslaught that was coming.
she's ready for me to hit her. She hasn't done that in months. If she didn't care for me then she wouldn't let me hit her. She would either block or dodge my attacks. But this time she's going to take it. This means that I still have a chance even though she... I should have expected that to happen at some point. I thought it would be with me. But it makes since that it could have happened with Nabiki or even Ukyo. If I hit her now then that will ruin everything I've work at. I guess I can live with it as long as it's not anyone other than Ukyo or Nabiki. Akane thought
Akane sat down next to Ranma and started eating.
She didn't hit her. Soun
Ranma barely escaped that one. I guess submission does work. I wonder if it will save me from Nodoka. Genma
She controlled her temper. Nabiki
I'm alive? Ranma
"Ok everyone, enjoy your breakfast." Kasumi
Everyone started eating. When Akane finished she leaned against Ranma.
I guess this means that she forgives Me. Ranma thought
Akane took the hot water that had been prepared and poured it on Ranma.
She forgives Me. Ranma
On the way to school Ranma was walking on the fence and Akane and Nabiki talked to each other.
(Uhh...Akane? about last night.) Nabiki
(You don't have to tell me. I have a pretty good idea what happened.) Akane
(So why didn't you kill Ranma? Don't get me wrong I'm glad you didn't but I'd like to know why.) Nabiki
(Well I love him Nabiki. And if I hit him then I wouldn't have a chance.) Akane
(So your ok with what happened?) Nabiki
(Only if its you or Ukyo.) Akane
(I told Ranma that's how I felt. And just so you know he said that he loves you.) Nabiki
(What?) Akane
(That's right. I've never heard him say that before.) Nabiki
(Then why did he...with you?) Akane
(Because he loves me too. I didn't hear him say that he loves Ukyo. He said that right now he still thinks of Ukyo to much as a friend to think of her the way he does us. But he also said that's starting to change.) Nabiki
(Whenever I ask about Ukyo that's how he answers.) Akane
The trio walked the rest of the way in silence
When they got to school the gates were closed and had a sign that said 'spring break until Monday.'
"I forgot all about this." Akane
"I thought it would be best to come and be wrong then it would be to stay home and there be school." Ranma
"I had a bet with myself weather the principle would change his mind or not." Nabiki
"Well unlike Ukyo, I have no intention of giving up my day with Ranma." Akane said grabbing Ranma by the arm and pulled him off down the street
"Have a good day you two." Nabiki
"So what did you have in mind?" Ranma
"I thought that we might take a walk in the park and then get something to eat." Akane
Ranma took there walk in the park and went to the ice cream parlor that they always do.
"Get what ever you want Akane. I'm paying." Ranma
"You mean it?" Akane
shit! I did it again. "well...yeah." Ranma
"I'll have this." Akane said to the host
"And for you miss." The host said to Ranma
"I'll do the same. And I'd like one of these." Ranma
"Are you sure? That one is awfully big. Do you have friends coming to help you eat that?" Host
"No its all for me." Ranma
"Ok. If you can eat all of that by yourself then I'll pay for it." host
"Really." Ranma
"Yeah." Host
"That's great." Ranma
ha ha ha. Like she'll be able to eat the whole thing. host
Akane just shook her head.
"What do you say we go see a movie after this." Ranma
"Ok." Akane
Ranma and Akane were standing in line to get tickets for the movie.
"Did you see the look on that guys face when he saw that I ate the whole thing?" Ranma
"Yeah it was priceless." Akane
"Two tickets." Ranma said and handed the money to the person at the booth
The ticket person handed Ranma the tickets to Ranma. Ranma and Akane went into the theater and Akane lead them to a couple of seats off to the side and near the back.
"Akane we wont be able to see anything from here. Are you sure you don't want to sit somewhere else?" Ranma
"I'm sure." Akane said with a grin.
"Oh." Ranma
Ranma sat down and Akane sat down next to her. I'm glad this theater has booth like seats instead of the individual seats. Akane thought. After the lights went out and the movie started Akane leaned against Ranma and Ranma put her arm around Akane. Akane leaned her head against Ranma's chest and remembered that Ranma was a girl.
(Ranma?) Akane
(Yeah?) Ranma
(Do you have any hot water with you.?) Akane
(What? No. Why?...oh. I'm sorry Akane. I can go to the bathroom and change.) Ranma
(Its alright.) Akane said nudging against Ranma's chest.
even though Ranma's a girl right now it doesn't feel weird. And she is so soft. WHAT AM I THINKING. I'M A GIRL. I'M NOT SUPPOSE TO THINK THAT. Akane thought and tensed
(You ok Akane?) Ranma
Akane looked up into Ranma's eyes and said "everything's fine" and then she kissed Ranma. During the rest of the movie that's pretty much all they did.
When the movie was over Ranma said "I hate to say this but I need to get back to the dojo so that I can teach my classes. I don't want to loss my students." Ranma
"I understand." Akane
When they got back Ranma changed back to a guy and then went to the dojo to get it ready.
Why is it such a mess? Ranma Akane must have been working out.
Ranma cleaned up and he finished just in time. Students started arriving. Including Akane.
Ranma taught his class and then headed to take his bath. Akane followed Ranma upstairs and went to her room.
I wonder if Akane is going to join me. I wonder if Nabiki is going to. Probably not. She's not here right now. That is probably for the best. Ranma
I wonder if I should join Ranma. I shouldn't. I never should have. Why shouldn't I. I am engaged to him. And I've been doing it for a while now. Why not. Akane thought and then walked down the hall to the bathroom. She walked into the changing room and put a towel on. A grin then grew on her face. Akane opened the door and entered the bathroom. She closed it and locked the door but Ranma missed that since Ranma was underwater again.
When he came back up he saw Akane standing there.
"Do you mind if I bathe with you." Akane
"Not at all." Ranma said and thought oh shit I don't have a towel on. She is going to kill me.
Before Ranma could do anything Akane let her towel fall from her and to the floor. Ranma couldn't believe what Akane was doing. Akane turned red and she walked over to the tub. She got in slowly which completely shocked Ranma. She sat at the other end and sat at a slight angle. He followed Akane's every movement taking in everything since he knew he was going to die. Akane then decided to stretch and when she did then it made her chest protrude more. Ranma couldn't believe this. He could only sit there with a dumbfounded expression.
"Is something wrong Ranma?" Akane
"What? N...no. Did you know that you...you don't have anything on?" Ranma
"Well neither do you." Akane
"This has to be a dream. This would never happen." Ranma
what does he mean this would never happen. Does this mean that he would never do this with me. But he did it with Nabiki. Wait a minute I normally wouldn't. Why am I doing this. I cant let Ranma go. And no matter what I say it wont make a difference. I have to show him through my actions that I love him. I didn't have to go this far though. Why does it matter? He's seen me like this before. And I've seen him like this before. He doesn't know what to do. I don't know what to do. Do I want to do this? yes. Akane
"Yes this is a dream." Akane said and approached Ranma. Akane kissed Ranma and he returned it instantly and he didn't seem to have any reservations.
Ranma broke the kiss and whispered to Akane (are you sure you want to do this?)
does he think this is real now and is having second thoughts. No he is asking me if I want to stop. Do I really want this?
(Yes.) Akane
Ranma then kissed Akane and moved her into position.
Akane was resting on top of Ranma and was playing with his pigtail while Ranma stroked her back.
(Is this a dream?) Ranma
(No.) Akane
(Good.) Ranma
(What are you thinking?) Akane
(I should have told you that I love you first.) Ranma
(I knew you loved me. You didn't have to tell me for me to know. But I'm still glad you said it. I hope you know that I love you too.) Akane
(I do.) Ranma
(Good.) Akane
"Ranma. Akane. Dinner." Nabiki
"Ok." Ranma said from the bathroom
(Do we have to?) Akane asked Ranma
(Only if you don't want our parents to find out.) Ranma
Akane was out of the tub and was in the changing room in a flash.
I guess she doesn't want them to find out. Not that I blame her. Ranma thought
Ranma and Akane got dressed and went down to eat dinner. Dinner went by quickly and Soun and Genma decided to go out and do some drinking.
"Now that father and Mr. Soatome are gone I want to speak to you three." Kasumi
"Is there a problem sis." Nabiki
"Yes. It seems that Ranma isn't able to make up his mind." Kasumi
"What do you mean?" Akane
"Well it seems that yesterday he was with Nabiki and tonight he was with you. And I know the three of you know what I am talking about." Kasumi
They all nodded. This was worse than Soun yelling this was Kasumi giving them a lecture.
"What you did isn't something you do when you feel like it and with anyone. It is something you do with someone you love." Kasumi
"But Kasumi I love them both." Ranma
"So is Ukyo next?" Kasumi
"No. She's just my friend. I don't think I ever could." Ranma
"That's good. Then in that case you should tell her that nothing can happen and just treat her as a friend." Kasumi
Ranma nodded.
"Ranma you may love both Akane and Nabiki but you will have to choose one of them at some point and I just don't think that you should be doing what you have the past two nights until you decide." Kasumi
Ranma nodded.
"Even now we may have a problem. Both Akane and Nabiki may be pregnant." Kasumi
Akane and Ranma both paled.
"Ranma please tell me that you didn't forget that could happen." Kasumi
"I didn't its just that I never thought about it that way." Ranma
"Are you ok Akane?" Kasumi
Akane nodded.
"Ok. Maybe now the three of you wont do this anymore. Promise me that next week you will both go see Dr Tofu." Kasumi
"We promise." Akane and Nabiki chorused
The trio walked up stairs to Akane's room.
"So what are we going to do if you are both pregnant?" Ranma
"I don't know." Akane
"Well after what you said down there about Ukyo I think we can assume that you are going to choose either me or Akane." Nabiki
"That's a definite." Ranma
"Good." Nabiki
"Nabiki?" Ranma
"Yes?" Nabiki
"I know that tomorrow is your day with me but could I go see Ukyo tomorrow and talk to her?" Ranma
"Yes that's fine." Nabiki
"It might take awhile." Ranma
"That's ok." Nabiki
"Thanks Nabiki." Ranma said and then kissed Nabiki
Akane looked hurt but then Ranma leaned over and kissed her and she couldn't help but smile.
"Hey what was that for. She didn't give up anything." Nabiki
"I kissed another girl on her day so I thought it only fair." Ranma
"I can live with that." Nabiki
"We'll talk tomorrow. Good night." Ranma
"Good night." Akane
"Good night." Nabiki
Ranma left and went to his room. Ranma didn't sleep very well though. Instead of simplify his life he only succeeded in complicating it. But Ranma felt good about finally narrowing down his choice to one of two girls. And he wouldn't even have to break a promise to do it.