Disclaimer: I never did, I do not, and probably never will own Ranma ½
Little Shack
By
VICCOLOVE
Chapter 6
The next morning was just like the previous Akane left to school early while Ranma barely made it on time.
The day was uneventful Akane was again ignoring Ranma and Ranma was trying to convince himself that he didn't care.
By lunch time, he was so tired about the whole thing; he just wanted to be alone for a while. He went up the roof to have a peaceful lunch.
Akane found herself having lunch with her two friends Yuka and Sayuri. But today, Hiroshi and Daisuke were having lunch with them too. They were trying to get the plans set for the dance; after all, it was already tomorrow.
They were deciding if they wanted to eat before or after. They were not sure if they should just meet there or share a car. Akane could hear the excitement in their voices and it made her feel uncomfortable and awkward. She didn't have any plans and she definitely wasn't ready for it.
Yuka and Sayri saw the look of disappointment in Akane's face and turned to look at each other. As if communicating with their eyes they nodded in agreement.
"Akane, do you want to come with us?" Yuka asked
"I'm not even sure if I'm going or not? Akane admitted
"But Akane, you know you have to?" said Sayuri with a slight surprise in her voice.
"I don't care what Principal Kuno says, I just don't feel up to it?" Akane snapped back.
"Akane,…are you…I mean, are you going with someone?" Yuka managed to ask a little nervous at Akane's reaction.
"Well no, but who cares, I don't need anyone to have a good time. Guys here are just a bunch of perverts" she was practically shouting by now.
"So…I take it Ranma didn't ask you then" Sayuri whispered
"Who would want that stupid jerk for a partner! Besides he's the most pervert of them all. I'd be crazy to go with him"
"Jeez calm down Akane, it was just a question. So, do you want to go with us, you know, as a group?"
"I guess" Akane said not really sounding too convinced.
"Ok so this is what we are going to do. I think the best thing is for all of us to meet there. Sayuri, Akane and me can get ready at my house and we can meet you two in front of the school" said Yuka
"Sounds good" finally giving up, Akane accepted.
That afternoon Yuka was at her house, thinking about Akane and Ranma. She was a little disappointed that they weren't going together. It certainly seemed like the best thing, but they were so stubborn. It surely seemed like they liked each other, a lot. Suddenly, she got an idea, a brilliant terrible idea.
She immediately called Sayuri and explained the "plans" to get Ranma and Akane together.
"Do you really think its going to work" asked Sayuri from the other side of the phone.
"I think so, but we need Daisuke's and Hiroshi's help. You call Hiroshi and I'll call Disuke" ordered Yuka.
"Alright, I just hope it doesn't backfire on us" So they each hung up the phone and went on to the next step.
When Akane got home that afternoon she was a little worried.
"Akane are you alright?" Kasumi saw the troubled expression on Akane's face.
"No, everything is fine, it's just that I have a problem. You know about the dance right, I have been to the store and looked through my closet and I just can's seem to find something decent to wear. And the dance is tomorrow" she said trying to think of something
"Akane, I have something that might help you but it's in the attic. Would you mind helping me look for it" Kasumi said with a smile
"Of course not oneechhan"
"Alright so lets go then" she replied leading Akane up stairs.
When they reached the attic Kasumi told her "Akane, just look for a red box, the dress will be in there"
"Ok Kasumi" was the simple reply
The both of them searched for a while, it was probably close to two hours and still nothing. Akane was starting to loose hope when suddenly she spotted a medium sized red box under a few big boxes.
"Look Kasumi, right there" Akane said pointing to the box in front of her.
"That's it Akane, now lets try to get it" Kasumi said sounding very pleased at having finally found it.
When they finally managed to dig the box out they made their way to Akane's room.
"I hope it fits well" Kasumi thought out loud.
"Can I see it, oneechan" Akane couldn't help feeling a little excited.
Kasumi gently took the lead off the box, the dress seemed to be wrapped in pink tissue paper. When she unfolded the paper she looked at the dress and sighed.
"Just as I remember it" she said with a smile
"Oh Kasumi let me see it, please" Akane said sounding a little impatient
She carefully took the dress in her hands and pulled it slowly from the box, as if she was afraid the dress would disintegrate.
Akane gasped upon seeing the dress, it was utterly beautiful. The dress seemed familiar but Akane could not place it. The dress was a beautiful light blue and it glittered, it was strapless and was long. It was fit for a princess.
"Here Akane, try it on" Kasumi said handing the dress to her little sister.
Akane raced to the bathroom to change into the dress. She quickly took off her clothe and put on the dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and studied herself. There was a big smile on her face, she loved the dress and it didn't seem that bad on her.
She walked out of the bathroom and found Kasumi waiting for her outside.
Kasumi stood there, unable to move, Akane's resemblance to their mother was amazing. Kasumi couldn't help as a single tear escaped for her eyes.
"Oh Kasumi, I didn't realize it looked that bad" Akane exclaimed with a sad voice.
"Don't be silly Akane, you look absolutely stunning. It's just that…do you remember this dress?
"No Kasumi, why?"
"This dress used to belong to mother. She would wear it when father would take her to fancy restaurants. I remember you used to help her get ready, you would brush her hair and help her with her make up." There was a slight hint of sadness in her voice but she was smiling.
"Do you think that it would be alright for me to wear it to the dance?" Akane asked her sister.
"Of course it is" replied Kasumi.
"Now go change so you can have it ready" Kasumi pushed Akane back to the bathroom feeling very satisfied.
That night, Ranma was late again home. He didn't want to run into Akane, he was too mad about the whole situation. Everything was her fault, for being so stubborn and jumping to conclusions.
After the "conversation" among Akane, Yuka and Sayuri somehow the news of Akane going to the dance reached Ranma's ears. Despite this being true, the rumor happened to be only half true. The person who informed Ranma about Akane's decicion did not clarify that she was indeed going by herself. When he had learned that she was going, the first thought in his mind was to find the guy that had asked her and pound him into oblivion.
He had even asked Hiroshi and Disuke if they new who had asked her but they simply responded that they didn't know anything. He was now angry and frustrated. But if Akane could accept someone else's invitation then he most certainly could too.
After school he went to Ukyos okonomiyaki restaurant determined to ask her to the dance. He didn't even care about what had happened, he just wanted to show Akane that he could get a date.
At first, Ukyo was not sure what to think, she thought he didn't want to go with her. After the way he had treated her that morning, she was somewhat reluctant to accept to easily.
"I'm sorry Ucchan, I was just too hungry and you know how grumpy I get when I haven't eaten" he lied trying to convince her.
"Well, I guess we could go then" she seemed to be relieved by his "explanation".
That'll show her he thought while walking in through the door.
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