A/N: I have just recently gotten over a very long writers block. I have not abandoned any of my stories. I have this story planned out, it's just figuring out how to write it well. I still haven't quite, but here's tidbit for all those waiting. I'll probably rewrite parts of this. I've several other ideas I may eventually post for stories. For those who are wondering, this particular story I wrote, or tried to write, the characters more like they'd be if they were real people in the real world, or a more realistic one anyway.
The next morning Akane awoke unsteadily. She yearned to believe that yesterday was only a dream. She crept out of bed and down the hall to peer in on Ranma's sleeping form. He was near motionless, causing Akane's heart to stop momentarily in fear until she saw the slight indications of breathing, chest raising and lowering slowly, nostrils flaring slightly with each breath.
She sighed and turned around and started getting ready for the morning. When she went downstairs to go to the furo she asked Kasumi to let Ranma stay home today. Kasumi agreed and asked if she should called Tofu, but Akane said no, not yet anyway. Akane didn't think Ranma would appreciate having his psyche tested. She feared it might push him over the edge, despite his promise.
Akane was eating slowly, being ready for school early, trying to fathom what could be done. Nabiki sat down a moment later and pointedly stared at Akane.
"Huh? What is it Nabiki?" Akane asked, finally noticing.
"You forget something? You were suppose to see me after dinner yesterday."
"Oh! I'm sorry, Nabiki, I was... dealing with Ranma. What was it you wanted to see me about?" Akane asked.
"I don't want to be late to school, so we'll have this discussion after school." Nabiki responded in a tone that left no room for argument. "Shouldn't you be waking Ranma about now?" Nabiki asked after a moment.
"No, Ranma's staying home today, Nabiki." Kasumi spoke sitting down after setting the father's food down.
Nabiki thought about that a moment before nodding slightly and starting on her breakfast.
