Author: aceanimefreak26098

Author's note: Well! There's a guess one of my reviewers said. Ryouga's coming back! Well, I don't know for sure so, read on! To those who reviewed! Thank you so much! I hope my story will be enjoyed by many and, going back, let's see if he does come back!

Ukyou looked at the darkness, where the voice came from. Her eyes widened as the figure approached and looked at her with concern as the figure noticed her crying. Another tear fell and she tried to smile, but then she couldn't help but cry. He patted her on the back and she looked at him again.

"What are you doing here?" She managed to say.

"I wanted to talk to you."

Ryouga walked towards the lake and surprisingly Ukyou. It seems she went to the park near the lake near the okonomiyaki shop on the other side. She was standing there and he was about to reveal himself until he saw her open her mouth.

"R-Ranma…"

His eyes widened as he looked at the tall figure in front of her. He was about to turn around but decided not to jump to conclusions and listen. He ducked behind the bushes and listened to their conversation.

"Ukyou, I know there's a problem, and it's making you depressed."

"Why?" She said taking in a breath "I'm fine! I'm happy… happy you and Akane are together."

"Ukyou…"

She couldn't take it in much longer. More tears then fell from her eyes and her smile faded.

"Don't you understand how hard it hurts?!"

"…"

"I loved you Ranma… I loved you ever since we were kids." She said as she looked away. More tears fell from her face. They just stood there, as the cold breeze blew by. Petals fell from the cherry blossom trees and Ukyou's hair followed, and Ranma couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. He hid it from her, without telling her. They've been good friends since and he tried to hide something from her, which made him feel guilty. Ukyou sniffed and wiped her tears.

Ryouga just wanted to come out, kick Ranma's butt and comfort Ukyou. It pained him to see her crying and he wanted to just hug her and kiss her but he couldn't. He lowered his head and listened further.

"Ukyou… I'm sorry."

"It's alright now." She said as she faced him. "I should understand that you've got someone you love. I should be happy for you. I'm very happy you chose Akane, she's very kind and beautiful."

Ukyou looked into his eyes and smiled. "I'm very happy you chose her. She's my friend, and I'm happy for you two."

Ranma then hugged her and her eyes widened.

"Ukyou… you're always like my little sister. I'll always be your friend. No matter what."

"I know Ranma. Thank you." She said as she hugged him back.

He then let her go and smiled at her. She smiled back and Ranma patted her head. Ryouga smiled and then let out a deep breath.

"So, Nabiki tells me you like someone."

"What … How… How did she know?" Ukyou asked as she blushed a shade of pink.

"She saw you and Ryouga buying groceries. She saw you guys blush at each other… and Ryouga put his jacket on you."

She thought about it and smiled. She looked at Ranma and nodded.

"Yes… I love him."

Ryouga blushed a shade of pink as well and Ukyou stretched out her hands.

"I love him this much."

Ranma smiled and then put a curious look on his face.

"Have you two kissed?"

Ukyou and Ryouga's blush then reddened and Ryouga fell on his side. Ukyou opened her mouth to speak but couldn't and closed it again.

"So you did kiss."

Ryouga sat up quickly and Ranma laughed. Ukyou was still red and Ranma placed both hands on her shoulders.

"I guess he's not her yet. Don't worry, he'll turn up for Christmas."

"I know Ranma." She smiled and nodded. "He wouldn't miss it for the world."

Ranma nodded. "Well, I should get going. I told Akane that I wouldn't stay long."

"Okay. Bye Ranma." She said as she waved and watched him leave. She then went inside and closed the lights. Ryouga then came out and looked at the direction where she went. He smiled and looked up into the sky.

"I love you more than that Ukyou."