I don't own Ranma 1/2, they belong to Rumiko Takahashi

-.Chapter Two.-

The room was starting to feel a little warm... Considering it was winter, they didn't really notice the confinement at first... but now their body warmth began to stand in the air... and they started to feel a little restless..

Ranma was hot...yeah, he was. So he said "Well...hmm... I hope ya don't mind if I take off my shirt... I've got a tank top underneath anyways"

Akane smiled "Come on now, Ranma, I've seen you bare chest before. Where did all that shame come from?" He thought of what she just said, and changed his mind. "I don't know... you're right... I'll take it all off. It's hot in here."

Ranma did as he said, and he sat a bit further from Akane... she stared at him, giggling

"You're so silly"

"What, why, when... what did I do now?"

"You're half naked, so you sit far from me... are you afraid I might do something to you? you love-machine..".

"Now let's not be ridiculous (wow..I said a long word, go me!) you want me to be closer? fine, I'll get closer..."

Akane blushed "I don't really mind where you sit, you know, the further you are, the better"

Ranma smirked "Alrightie, then I'll sit the nearest I can! " and he leaned on her right side pushing her, making her slip and almost hit the floor.

"BAKA!! Stop that!!! you're so childish... damn you! I almost fall to the ground"

"That's where you belong! on the dirty floor! I should be steppin over you" he said playfully. She understood his playfull tone and replied "Oh, so that's what you're asking for!! wanna fight!! you're gonna get it! COME HERE!!"

And they began running around the small room, having fun, til Akane grabbed him by his pigtail and pushed him to the floor, sitting on his stomach, with her hands on his chest. Ranma felt subjected, and he enjoyed every second of it.

Akane was laughin, and she was stunningly gorgeous when she did that. She put her hair behind her ears and smiled. That cute smile... so defenseless... so pretty, so feminine... so perfect... so Akane. Ranma's eyes were enjoying every part of that beautiful girl he had on top... ON TOP??!!

Ranma coughed "aah ehmm.. eerr... yo... ak... kane... 'Kane?"

"Yes?"

"I....hm... -clearing his throat- huh... well... I've got stomach ache... and ya... you are sitting on my stomach... my stomach aches.. and you're on it... you're on top of me...ehm... "

"AHHHH!!" she screamed

And she jumped off him, redder than tomato sauce... her face was burning as hell... and Ranma got up and sat, caressing his belly... "What a nice modeled belly... so strong, so harmonious, so athletic... not to mention those arms... those muscles..."

Akane noticed what she was thinking about, and shook her head. She then sat straighter and coughed... that nervous cough..

She, above all, tried not to look at Ranma in the eyes. And well.. he was doing the same...

Akane wanted to get pass the akward moment, so she said "So... we've got the whole night ahead... are there any lights in here?"

Ranma got up "Let me see.. I'll check it out... maybe the guy keeps candles or sumethin'"

"I think I see a lantern... and some candels... We'll have to build ourselves a candlestick"

"Give me some bristol board, a pair of scissors and a lighter"

"But the bristol board will burn... are you stupid!?"

"Yo, tomboy, did I ever mention that I camped MY WHOLE LIFE.. I know how to build usefull things out of nowhere.." He said, giving her a stern look

She waved her hands "Alright alright, don't feel insulted... Jeez... you're such a cry baby sometimes..." And looked for those things in her backpack.

He only stuck out his tongue at her. After finishing his handiwork, they both sat with their backs on the wall, looking up, at the small.. teeny window above them. Ranma even thought of pushing Akane into it... but she'd never fit in that small hole... although... well, he was smaller than Akane in his cursed form... but they had no water... and the window was simply TOO small for anything bigger than a cat to fit in. Ranma shivered at the thought of a c-cat..

The young Saotome was very bored.."You know, 'Kane... if we don't start talking in the next five minutes... I'll freak out. This is too boring ya know..."

"Well...let's see... do you wanna train? I know this is a small room, but we still can do some workout."

"But you're wearing a dress... -the school uniform- and it'll get up and all... I don't want you calling me a pervert for something stupid like that!!"

Akane sighed "Alright then, if the dress goes up, I won't tell you anything. But you wanted to do something, and training is all I can think of. What do you say? Care to join?"

"You know I'm always ready to defeat you Akane " he said with a grin "So.. whenever you're ready"

And they started the workout. Fast moves, but Akane could not hit her fiance even once. He was way too good... she liked that about him... he was the only man who could beat her without her minding about it.

MEANWHILE, AT THE TENDOU'S

Nabiki walked into the dining room, and saw only her father and Genma. "Well, looks like we're going to be just four for dinner..."

Soun then said: "Oh, Saotome, Oh.. They must be together, our schools, together!!"

The panda held out a sign "yes! tonight is a big night my friend!"

Kasumi walked in bringing the bowls "Oh my... I don't know... they left fighting this morning... I don't think they're dating... although I'd love those two to go out and enjoy each other's company... Oh well... I guess I'll just have to put their plates in the fridge..."

Nabiki quickly replied, before her sister went back into the kitchen "In the fridge?? Are you nuts??? You know my appetite. Leave them in the table, I'll deal with those."

BACK AT THE JANITOR'S

The fiances were focused and taking the workout very seriously. Akane got better in her kicking, Ranma could see that... but she wasn't using all her strenght... Was it possible... that she was going easy on him?? How dared she... she knew he could beat her nonetheless..

He kept dodging her attacks, and said "Hey Akane, don't go easy on me, ya know it pisses me off..." The girl frowned "Who said I was going easy on you?? I'm tired is all!!"

Ranma landed in front of Akane and looked at her, with his hands on both sides of his hips. He bounded, looking straight into her eyes. He narrowed his eyes... and a grin appeared on his face.

She was feeling uncomfortable, and looked at the floor... she tried to look angry or annoyed.

She was very uncomfortable "What!! What are you looking at!!"

"Hmm... yeah"

"WHAT?"

"yes, yes, indeed"

"Now stop it! What!?"

"You're blushing..." And he smiled mocking her

"I'm so not!"

"You are so!!"

"I'm so not!!"

"You are so!!" And he stuck his tongue at her

You're so stupid!!

And she pushed him to the floor again, but he grabbed her wrists and she landed over him, again. She started struggling, but he kept his grip firmly, while laughing at his fiancée's anger. She looked cute when she was angry... made her seem smaller...

He finally got carried away and grabbed her waist with his right hand, carressing the side of her face with his left hand.

She was astonished, she could only stare at those big eyes of his... they looked brighter than ever... that blue color was ten times as strong as she remembered.

He started to babble something she couldn't understand. She didn't really mind... and she leaned her head on his chest. He hugged her, and started to feel her breath on his neck. And the heat rising in the room.