Chapter 6
Two weeks later, that night after graduation. Everyone was seated around the table celebrating.
"Well son you actually made it through school, what's next?" asked Ranma's mother Nodoka.
"I'm not sure yet, but I was planning on going on a training trip for a week or two by myself," glancing first at his mom then to Akane.
"Oh really. That should be good for you. Give you a little bit of time away from Akane. You two have been fighting overtime these last few weeks." Nodoka sipped her tea and noticed a slight red color on her son's face.
"So what do you plan on doing Akane?" questioned Nodoka.
"There's this Drama Camp starting tomorrow. I'm interested in going for the two week program. Maybe it will help me get into a good college later."
"That's great dear. I wish my son was as enthusiastic about school as you are. So have you made the arrangements for the Camp yet."
"Yes, I need to meet everyone at 8:00 a.m. for the bus. So I'm gonna pack some stuff tonight." Akane didn't look at any one while she sipped her tea.
"Hey, Ranma. Would you like for me to pack you some food for you trip tomorrow," asked Kasumi as she was gathering up the tea set.
"Thanks Kasumi, that would be great." Ranma finished his cup and handed to Kasumi. "Do you think you could pack extra food in case Ryoga shows up."
"Sure Ranma, no problem."
"I'm going upstairs to pack. I'm planning on being out of here around 7:00. Goodnight everyone." Ranma stood up and gave Akane a quick loving glance before leaving the room.
"Well I should go up and pack also and get to bed. Goodnight."
"Let's see. A tent, clothes, bed roll...what else?" Ranma was looking through his stuff when he heard a knock at the door. "Ya, come in." He didn't even look up when he answered, just kept rummaging through his stuff. "So...." he was interrupted by a pair of hands over his eyes. "I hope that's Akane." Instead of turning around he just leaned his head back to look at her.
"Finding everything?" Akane asked while staring down at him.
"Ya, I just hope I don't forget anything."
"I just came to say goodnight and see you in the morning."
"Oh, ok, goodnight Akane."
Akane bent over and kissed him on the forehead. She looked at him and saw the disappointment on his face. "Just kidding," and leaned down again and kissed him on the lips this time. "Goodnight."
He watched her turn and walk out the door. "Geez, I didn't realize how much I love her."
"So where are we going camping at," questioned Akane as she shifted her back pack. They were walking through town early the next morning.
"I remember a forest, over a hill on the other side of town. I thought we could go there. There's a small lake there too so we can bathe." He wanted to hold her hand but told himself not while in public, not yet. "We should get there just before dusk. Which should give us enough time to set up camp."
"Good. So what are we going to do tomorrow?" Akane started to pick up the pace, hoping to get there sooner.
"Well, I was thinking we could talk some, then maybe do some sparring and go for a swim. Other than that I was just going to wing it." He gave her a slight grin. Then he let his eyes roam over her body and imagined the feel of her that first night they had kissed. 'I wonder how she would feel.....' his thoughts were interrupted by Akane's voice.
"Ranma.....Ranma your nose is bleeding." She said as she handed him a tissue.
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