Disclaimer: Ranma ½ is not my work.. I will be telling this every chapter.. Sigh..

A/N: Konnichiwa! Uhmm. I'd like to tell you that I was very glad that you people keep on reviewing my fanfic.. I'm planning to write a song fic so please read it, ok? But first I'll finish this chapter before I post/write that one.. please review.. keep on reviewing.. and starting this chapter, I will be posting some quotes in the end.. blah blah.. what do you think? Yeah.. just for fun coz I really love quotes.. well, thanks..!

Chapter 4

"My darling Ranma!"

"Ranma!"

"Ran-chan!"

But the two didn't notice them. Akane then continued to reach for the knob but she was stopped. Ranma put around his arms around Akane's waist. She was shocked—they were shocked, except for Ranma.

"Akane.. I'm sorry.. I didn't mean that.. please forgive me.."

The girls remained shocked. Akane didn't know what to say.

"Akane.. listen to me.. I'm really sorry for what you saw yesterday.. I didn't mean that.." then Ranma turned Akane for him to face her. "I'm very sorry.. you can hit me or shout at me if you want. But please don't ignore me.."

Akane was shocked for a moment but had recovered immediately. She then sighed.

"It's okay now. I'm not ignoring you anymore. We can be FRIENDS again." She then smiled. But still Ranma could decipher that she still feel sadness. But he didn't mind them anymore.

"Are you sure it'll be back to normal? I mean, are you not kidding me?"

Akane giggled. "No, I'm not kidding you."

"Uhmm… what do you think? Want to go shopping after class? My treat.."

'Oh no! It's okay. I want to go shopping, but I have my own money for my use.."

"Akane, just think about this. I'm doing this coz I'm glad that you're not angry at me anymore. So care to join me?"

Akane just smiled. When Ranma saw this, he's sure now that Akane totally forgave him. –Akane, thank you for understanding me..- then Ranma also smiled.

Akane thought, -Ranma, I'm really sorry that I acted that way.. I'm not supposed to act that way.. Thank you for not being dumb this time..- When Akane saw Ranma's smile, she blushed. Ever since then, this smile never ceased to make Akane's heart melt.

"So? Let's go to our class?" Ranma asked.

Akane nodded. When they were about to open the door,

"Wait!" The three girls had recovered and shouted in unison.

Ranma just look at them and smirk. "Leave us alone.."

Akane was surprised at first, but then she ignored it immediately. Then the three girls were shocked at what they just heard.

-Did Ran-chan just say that-

-Is Ranma mad at Shampoo-

-My darling Ranma said that we should leave them alone-

Ranma and Akane left the three still shocked.

After class

"Yo, Akane! Let's go!"

"Huh?"

"Did you forget? I told you a while ago that I'll treat you, remember?"

"Oh, yeah.. Let's go!"

The two went shopping. Akane went to a bookstore coz she felt like reading a book.

"Uhh, Ranma? Could you buy me this one?"

Ranma looked at it. "If that's what you want, then okay! Give me that and I'll pay that at the counter."

When Ranma was about to get his money in his pocket, he felt a paper. No, it's not a paper bill. When he got it, he saw the titles of the books that Kasumi gave to him to read to understand her.

He went back to the shelf to look for the books.

"Ranma, what's that?" Akane asked curiously. She didn't saw the paper were the list of titles were written. Ranma glanced at the paper saying, "Oh, it's nothing.."

He then got the books which he wanted to buy. Then he paid it to the counter.

"Akane, here's your book. Want anything else?"

"Oh no.. This is alright. Thank you!"

Ranma smiled. "Sure, it's nothing."

"Uh.. Ranma? Can I ask you something?"

"You're already asking."

Akane's anger rose, but then she calm herself. "What are those books for?" pointing at the books Ranma bought.

"O-O- Oh, these? It really is nothing."

"Really?"

Ranma nodded. He then ran off to their room. He looked at the books.

- How Teens React To What They See

- The Beat of the Heart

- How Girls' Minds Work

- Treat Your Opposite Sex the Right Way

-Will these books really help me? I wonder how..- Then he opened one book and read it"

Typical teenagers normally react to anything they see. They may have violent or non-violent reactions for these situations. If you're thinking that "of course, we do react to anything we see!" then I'll answer you, "no, you're not!"

Well, you see, we do not pay attention to some situations, like when someone's buying ice cream or something, and then you would just ignore it. But if this situation affects the innermost feeling in your personality, then this would greatly affect you. Then you would feel a seriously violent or non-violent reaction.

Here's an example of a situation that might deeply affect most teenagers: "You have a boyfriend and you really love him very much. Then by accident, you saw him flirting with another girl other than you. What will be your reaction to this situation?"

-I think I kinda know a situation like this..-

Mostly, your violent reactions to this situation are as follows:

-You might slap him at his face.

-You might punch him or do anything to hurt him physically.

-You might shout at him loud enough to break his eardrums.

-Or you might pull out your mallet from nowhere and pound him down right onto his face very hard.

-Huh? Did I just read it or am I just hungry? ..pull out your mallet from nowhere..? Well, might as well continue reading..-

Usually, your non-violent reactions to this situation are as follows:

-You might tease him until you don't have energy left just to let out your anger.

-You might just keep quiet and do nothing.

-You might run to your room or anywhere else where you can be alone and there you will cry.

-Or you might ignore him or pretend like nothing happened.

-..you might ignore him or pretend like nothing happened..? ughh.. this book makes me really confused-

Frequently, your reactions depend on how you are greatly affected by the situation.

Violent reactions can be a respond only if it may be what we call, a "minor wound" in your heart. Like what I have just said earlier, you will only do this kind of reactions just to lessen the damn emotion you're going through. Then after that, you may again feel okay.

-I think I'd like to do some of that reactions..-

Non-violent reactions can be an act in response more often than not if a deep scar was carved in your spirit. You will only perform these reactions usually because you don't want others to feel too much worried to you, or think you as a slut or something. You may also react like this because you're hiding some feelings down there. And you will only feel okay, if that "someone special" of yours calms you down or do something just to make you feel all right.

- ..And you will only feel okay, if that "someone special" of yours calms you down or do something just to make you feel all right..? Darn this book! I'm feeling sick and puzzled. I need to go to sleep.-

The next day

"Ranma! Hurry or we'll be late!"

-Akane's calling me again. I hope everything will be okay now.-

"I'm coming!" Ranma hurriedly ran downstairs and took Akane's hands. "Let's go!" Then he ran outside still holding her hand.

At first, Akane didn't notice it. But then when she noticed it, her cheeks turned red. Ranma saw Akane's cheeks and stopped running.

"Akane? Are you sick? Why are you cheeks reddish?" Then he touched Akane's face, feeling if it was hot.

Akane immediately removed his hands from her face and said, "I'm okay, Ranma. Maybe it's just red because of the warm climate."

"Oh I guess so."

Then they ran to Furinkan High, but not holding each other's hand anymore. (aww..)

Furinkan High

Luckily they're not late. In fact, they were early. So they just walk around the campus to spend time. But then the two meet Kaname, again. The two stopped when they saw her coming towards them.

"Ohayo, Akane! Ohayo, Ranma!"

"Ohayo, Kaname!" the two replied in unison.

"You two are early today as I have noticed, why?"

"Well, we really don't know why." Akane said.

"Maybe our clock in the house was too much advanced," Ranma assumed.

"Oh.. Uh, Ranma?"

"Yes?"

"Would you mind accompanying me to our classroom? My book are so heavy."

Ranma looked at Akane like saying, is it okay?

Akane nodded in response.

"But—"

"Thanks, Akane!" cutting what Ranma would have to say. She handed Ranma some of her books, which the two didn't notice earlier, and lead him to their classroom.

Akane was left alone. She then continued walking, with her head bowed.

"Hi, A-A-Akane!"

Akane slowly lifted up her face, looking at the man who called her name.

"Ryoga? Hi! What are you doing here?"

"Uhmm.. Actually, I was supposed to be heading to Kyoto, but—"

"Oh, so you kinda.. lost again?

"More like that.. Where's Ranma?"

"He left with Kaname."

"Kaname?"

"Yea, a transfer student."

"So, would you mind if I join you walking?"

Akane just smiled. Then they start walking around the campus.

Kaname's Classroom

"Thanks, Ranma, for the help."

Then Kaname motioned to kiss Ranma, but Ranma readily said, "Uhh Kaname.. I need to go now. Akane doesn't have a companion there." Then he ran downstairs to Akane.

Meanwhile..

Akane and Ryoga were having fun talking about things. Akane didn't notice that they were walking towards a downstairs, so she nearly fell. Luckily, Ryoga has quick reflexes and he caught Akane before she rolled down the stairs.

Their faces were to close to each other. They could feel each other's breath.

-Akane, you're really beautiful.."

-Why haven't I noticed earlier? Ryoga's handsome..-

They both closed their eyes, leaning for a kiss. Then Ranma appeared.

"A-A-Akane!" He was surprised.

A/N: Wow! I'm an adviser in this chapter, huh? Have you noticed the notes on the book Ranma was reading? I only invented those. Hope you understand what those mean. Well, what do think of this chapter? I earnestly hope you like it, or maybe love it. So bye for now, and please hang about for the updates ok? And please review, review, review, review, and review. Thanks!