** Still some more fluff, necessary for the story set up. Still some slightly explicit content- hey, it's their honeymoon! Thanks for the support and, as always, Ranma 1/2 is property of Rumiko Takahashi and my stories are purely for enjoyment and not for monetary gain. Hope you enjoy :)

Akane opened her eyes, the sun beating in through the hotel window providing her with the rudest of awakenings. As she woke, she realized Ranma was still beside her, one of his arms wrapped under her neck like a pillow, his face nuzzled into her neck and a slight snore coming out of him. Akane smiled. Akane then noticed Ranma wasn't wearing a shirt. Her curiosity got the best of her and she peeked under the covers to confirm what she suspected.

"Yep. We are both naked. We must have fallen asleep right after we.." Akane trailed off as the memories of the night before came flooding back to her. Putting on the condom proved to be something for the memory bank. Akane had never put one on anyone before and Ranma didn't even know how to use one, but they managed to eventually figure it out and get to business. Ranma had been so nervous and awkward, but once things progressed he forgot all his insecurities and fears. Akane felt a slight pain between her legs and into her cervical area when she adjusted herself. The night before was a little painful, but she expected that. "Shampoo and Kodachi would lose their minds if they knew what we did last night," Akane chuckled to the sleeping Ranma.

Ranma's face scrunched up, as Akane's voice started to wake him. Akane watched as his eyes slowly fluttered open. He looked up at Akane, who still rested on his arm and was looking down at him. "Good morning," Ranma said sleepily as he smiled at her and yawned.

"Good morning, husband," Akane giggled.

"I guess it's official now, isn't it?" Ranma said as he raised his eyebrows up and down. He never knew he could feel as good as he did last night.

"It sure is. You got over your fears pretty quickly last night, too," Akane pointed out.

Ranma smiled at his wife. "What can I say? I had some great inspiration," Ranma smirked as he leaned over to kiss Akane.

Akane accepted and returned the kiss, then smiled. "Are you hungry?"

"I'm starving!" Ranma admitted as he leaned over back on to his own pillow.

"Would you like to get some breakfast?" Akane asked, although she was pretty sure she already knew the answer.

Ranma rolled back over to face Akane and wrapped his other arm around her. "I could just have you for breakfast," he joked.

Akane playfully swatted him. "Seriously, Ranma. I'm hungry. There's lots of breakfast places around here," she said as Ranma started kissing her neck.

"Hmm.." Ranma pretended to listen, as his hands started to roam Akane's body while he continued kissing her neck and shoulders.

Akane giggled. "Who could have predicted you'd be such a pervert once we finally made love," she said as she allowed his access to anywhere on her body he pleased.

"You've been calling me a pervert for years. Maybe you were on to something," Ranma said, still lost in what he was doing.

Akane sighed. "Want to have sex again or do you want to go have breakfast?" She asked.

Ranma smirked. "Well, we are already undressed," he said.

"Alright. You've convinced me," Akane said as Ranma rolled on top of her and kissed her. Akane giggled as Ranma started kissing down her collar bone.

"That place over there looks cute," Akane pointed to a quaint little breakfast place as she walked with her husband.

"Whatever you wish, wifey," Ranma winked at her.

"You're a lot nicer when you are sexually satisfied," Akane said with a laugh.

"Who says I'm satisfied?" Ranma put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her in closer.

Akane pushed him away playfully. "Relax, stud. We need sustenance," Akane said with a laugh. She took her husband's hand and led him to the breakfast place she had previously pointed out.

Once seated, Akane started looking at the menu as Ranma leaned toward her across the table.

"What are you doing, Ranma?" She asked.

"Nothing," he said with a smirk.

Akane felt Ranma's fingers land on her leg and start making their way up her thigh and under her skirt.

"Ranma!" Akane swatted his hand away. "Seriously. You must be on your honeymoon or something," she joked with a little giggle.

Ranma laughed. "Sorry, I just can't keep my hands off of you right now," he said. "I have to say, Akane, I really feel at peace right now. No one is chasing me, no one is bugging us or pressuring us into anything we haven't already done now. Life is pretty perfect and I'm just happy," he admitted.

Akane beamed. "I'm so happy you feel that way, Ranma. I am really happy, too," she said as she smiled brightly at him.

"May I take your order?" The waitress asked.

"Yeah, we will just need a-" Ranma started, but was stunned when he saw who it was taking his order. "Kaori?!" Ranma exclaimed, surprised to see his ex fiancé serving them.

"Oh, hello you two. Glad to see you're still together. What are you two doing out here?" Kaori smiled at them.

"We are on our honeymoon," Akane said, making sure her claim was staked. Akane was not about to forget how this woman fought for Ranma's hand in marriage years ago. She wasn't going to hold any grudges, since she clearly won, but she was going to stay cautious.

"Good for you two. If I couldn't have Ranma, it's good to see he's happy with someone else," Kaori bowed. "Would you like something from our menu? My father and I opened this little shop after my defeat in the martial arts take out race."

"Sure. I haven't really looked at the menu, though. Could you just give us a moment to look it over?" Ranma asked.

Kaori bowed again. "Absolutely no problem. Take your time," she said. Kaori then walked away to the next table as Ranma watched her.

"She's really pretty, isn't she?" Akane asked, eyeing her husband.

"What?" Ranma looked away from Kaori and back to Akane. "I didn't even notice," he winked at her.

Akane laughed. "Right. I'm very sure you didn't. It's okay, Ranma. We should invite her out to catch up later," Akane suggested, despite her reservations.

"You mean we have to leave the hotel room again?" Ranma pouted.

"I can't believe how perverted you actually are. We can't spend the entire time having sex, can we?" Akane asked.

"I don't see anything wrong with that," Ranma shrugged.

"We haven't seen Kaori in almost two years. We should at least have a soda with her later," Akane said.

"I guess. Whatever you wish, we shall do," Ranma said, as his hand creeped up toward Akane's thigh again. "Ouch! What was that for?!" Ranma pulled his hand away after being whacked with a chopstick.

"Focus. Pick what you want to eat," Akane grinned.

"Fine. Miso, rice and fish," Ranma spit out. He smirked at Akane as his hand creeped back toward her leg.

"What am I going to do with you?" Akane laughed.

Akane and Ranma walked back to their hotel hand in hand, after making arrangements to meet with Kaori at a little ice cream shop for a dessert Kaori insisted they needed to try while in the area. Akane looked up at Ranma, who was looking straight ahead seemingly deep in thought.

"Hey Ranma?" Akane asked.

"Yes, my dear?" Ranma answered.

"My dear?" Akane giggled.

"Was just trying it out. I don't want to just call you wife all the time," Ranma said as he smiled at her.

"Well, I'm sure you'll come up with something that works. 'My dear' makes me feel like an old maid," Akane laughed. "Anyway, what are you thinking about?"

"What do you mean?" Ranma asked.

"You looked pensive a moment ago," Akane explained.

"Oh, I'm just thinking about all the things I want to do to you once we get back. Not being scared to touch you is a whole new world I never realized existed for me," Ranma said with a grin.

"Just what is it you want to do to me?" Akane asked, curious.

"Not anything suitable to talk about in public. Let's just get back so that I can show you," Ranma suggested as he quickened the pace. Akane giggled as he led her back to the hotel room.

Ranma and Akane quickly made their way through the hotel doorway, the corridor and then to their room. Akane started to unlock the door as she felt Ranma's hands wrap around her. He nuzzled his face into the crevice of her neck and started kissing her from behind. Akane giggled. She truly couldn't have ever pictured Ranma this affectionate before last night. She opened up something in him she definitely didn't regret. Akane got the door open and moved, which wasn't the easiest task with Ranma attached to her, into the hotel room. She kicked off her shoes as Ranma continued his antics. Akane turned around in Ranma's arms to look at him incredulously.

"Are you going to let me get in the door?" Akane asked.

"Alright, fine," he said as he moved the rest of the way into the room and kicked the door closed behind him. He reached behind him and locked the door quickly before turning his attention back to the task at hand.

Akane grinned at Ranma. "We have two hours before we agreed to meet Kaori," she informed him.

Ranma smirked. "I'm sure I can think of a few things we can do before then," he said as he walked toward Akane, slowly and gently pushing her back to the bed. Akane started to undo Ranma's shirt, as he leaned down to kiss her. Akane giggled as she pulled Ranma's shirt off and placed her hands on his bare chest, since he opted to leave the tank top off this morning. Ranma lifted Akane with one arm by her bottom and Akane wrapped her legs around him, smiling as she leaned back in for another kiss.

Ranma placed Akane onto the bed, using his other hand for balance. He started kissing along her jawline up to her ear as he gently pushed her back against the bed, despite her legs still locked around his torso.

Ranma lifted himself off of Akane, who unlocked her feet and let them fall to the side, and looked down at her before he began to pull off her shirt, as well. Akane allowed the shirt over her head and over her arms before Ranma tossed it aside. Ranma grinned as he got up and removed his pants and underwear. Akane watched as Ranma's insecurities went straight out the window. Ranma reached over and pulled Akane's skirt down, followed closely by her underpants. He took in the sight for a moment before he scooped her up in his arms.

Akane squealed. "What are you doing?" She asked.

Ranma chuckled. "You've been a dirty girl. You can't go out meeting people all sweaty and sexed up. We need to shower," Ranma told her as he carried her to the bathroom.

"I can walk, you know," Akane reminded him.

Ranma smiled. "This way is more fun," he said before placing her on her feet in the shower stall. He got in and turned the water on for them, adjusting the temperature to a good heat. "No furo here, beautiful. Going to have to use the shower," Ranma winked at Akane. He reached behind her and grabbed the shampoo. "Turn around," Ranma instructed.

"Why?" Akane asked, eyeing him.

"Trust me," he answered.

Akane eyed him suspiciously a moment longer. "Fine," she said as she turned around with her back to her husband.

Ranma squirted some shampoo into his hands and rubbed them together. He then reached for Akane's hair and began to massage the shampoo into it. Akane leaned her head back into Ranma's hands.

"Wow, that's really relaxing, Ranma," Akane said with a moan.

Ranma then squirted some body wash into his hands, then pulled Akane closer and more into the water. He then took his soapy hands and started lathering her body.

"This is turning you on, Ranma?" Akane asked.

"What?" Ranma asked, focusing on his task.

"I can feel that this is turning you in," Akane giggled.

"Oh. Yeah, I guess so. I mean, I am soaping up a pretty sexy body right now. You all wet and soapy is the thing of fantasies," Ranma told her, then kissed her soapy shoulder. His hands began to move the soap under Akane's breasts, then they found their way up. He started massaging her breasts with the soap, arousing Akane who moaned with pleasure.

Akane turned around and faced Ranma. She then took one hand and pulled Ranma's face to hers by the back of his head.

"Do you think we could have sex in here?" Ranma asked, checking out his surroundings.

"I'm willing to try if you are," Akane grinned.

Ranma wrapped his arms around Akane and kissed her deeply, pressing her up against the wall. "Always willing," he told her.

"Hey, Kaori!" Ranma called out as he and Akane approached the small dessert bar Kaori had asked to meet them at.

Kaori waved. "Hello Ranma! Hello Akane!" She greeted.

"Nice to see you again," Akane said with a bow.

Kaori returned the bow. "Please, come sit with me."

Ranma and Akane followed Kaori to a small table.

"I have taken the liberty of ordering the desserts I mentioned earlier. They should arrive shortly," Kaori started.

"Hey, thanks Kaori!" Ranma said while sitting down, excited for his treat.

"How have you been?" Akane asked and took her seat beside Ranma.

"I'm truly happy you came to town. I know you two are the ones who invited me out, but I've been wanting to talk to you about something," Kaori started. "As you know, my father needed an heir to the Daikoku School, and he had spent my life thinking Ranma would be the one to marry me and take over. Since this plan failed, my father hasn't been able to find a replacement. I was wondering if you could help us find someone. You see, my father has fallen ill and we are in need a male heir to help take over the school."

Ranma scratched the back of his head. "Oh, well, I don't know," he said.

Akane felt sorry for Kaori. "I'm so sorry to hear about your father, Kaori. Of course, we will help you however we can. Why don't you come back to Nerima with us tomorrow and we can start searching," Akane suggested.

"You're too kind, Akane. I appreciate your help. I will make arrangements with my father and the restaurant. Oh, here come our desserts," Kaori said as the waitress placed three delicious looking desserts on the table.

Ranma and Akane walked along the Arakawa river, taking in the nightlife in the area.

"Do you know anyone you could set Kaori up with?" Akane asked.

"I don't know. Who's single? Ryoga isn't married, but he has Akari. Kuno is a bit stupid, but he isn't a bad martial artist. Mousse is way too in love with Shampoo to even be considered. The guys at school can't take over a marital arts school. Hmm.." Ranma thought. "Copycat Ken? No.. hey, what about Shinnosuke?"

"I don't know that he could take over a school unless she wanted to relocate to Ryugenzawa," Akane reminded.

"Hmm.. we will find someone. We know lots of martial artists. Someone has to know someone," Ranma said. He stopped walking and paused for a moment. "Hey Akane?"

"Hmm?" Akane answered as she stopped and turned to face Ranma.

"Want to go swimming? I mean.. I haven't been able to swim as a guy since before Jusenkyo," Ranma asked.

"We don't have our bathing suits with us," Akane said.

Ranma grinned.

"No, Ranma. What if someone sees us?" Akane asked.

"We will just go where no one can see us. Come on, Akane! I need to try this!" Ranma pleaded.

"Okay, but if we get in trouble then you're taking all responsibility," Akane warned.

"Deal."