He just stared. It she was wearing a blue Chinese dress, the top was tight and showed off her curves. Strips of cloth ran down the front and back all the way to her feet. A flower pattern was embroidered on the right side at the top, and went all the way down to her waist. The pants were similar to Ranma's own pants but they were tighter. And best of all it matched Ranma's outfit. It was as if they were a set.
Akane hadn't said anything; she was watching Ranma's reaction. Because Ranma didn't say anything she assumed that he didn't like it and turned to Anna
"See, I told you it looked bad. I'm going to go change"
She turned around and started out the door when Ranma finally found his voice again
"Wow… you look great"
Akane spun around to face him, he was smiling
"Really?" hope flashed in her eyes
Ranma gave her the flower
"Yep"
They smiled at one another
…………………………………
"Uh… not to interrupt but the movie starts in 20 minutes. You'd better get going"
Akane nodded and grabbed the snacks she had made while Ranma waited at the door. Anna stepped up to Akane and whispered
"You can keep that dress"
"You sure?
"Positive"
"Thanks"
Akane walked over to Ranma and the two of them left
--At the Movies—
Because they were a little short on money they bought a large popcorn and soda to share. Ranma wanted to sit in the front but Akane wanted the back, Akane won. They sat down and put the popcorn and soda in between them. Waiting for the movie to start was a little awkward. Neither them knew what to say. Akane reached in her bag and pulled out a back of soft chocolate sticks (kinda like a tootsie roll)
"Look I made your favorite snack" she waved the bag back and forth
"ooooooooooh….. Can I have some please, please, please, pleeeeaaaaassseeee" his eyes flowed the bag as it swung back and forth
"duh, why do you think I made them"
He held out his hand but she shook her head
"But only after the movie starts"
"What!" he squeaked "Your mean"
About 5 minutes later the movie started and Ranma finally got some of his chocolate snack. There were 10 sticks of chocolate, they each got 5. About 30 minutes into the movie Ranma looked around at the other people in the theater. They were all couples. Some were holding hands, others were cuddling and a few were kissing.
He swallowed nervously
'A-all the people here are couples!!! What should I do?!? Should I take her hand or something?!? AHHHH!! Somebody help me!!!
His throat suddenly dry he bent forward to take a drink… at the same time Akane did. Their cheeks bumped together and they both turned red but didn't pull back. They were lost in each other's eyes. Ranma moved forward slightly, Akane mimicked his move, the were about 2 inches apart when…
BOOM!!!!!
They yanked back simultaneously. Something in the movie just exploded
'Bad timing' they thought together, still blushing
'Ok wow. We almost kissed! That means he must like me! Ok, what to do now… oh I know'
Akane scooted closer the Ranma and leaned her head on his shoulder. He froze, she could feel it. She was about to pull away when he put his arm around her. Akane smiled happily and snuggled up. They stayed like this for a long time. But then Ranma pulled away and asked
"Anymore chocolate sticks?"
Akane looked "Just one"
He reached out to take it but she put the end of it in her mouth
"U oot a ookie I et is"(You got the cookie I get this)
It was an invitation and both of them knew it. Ranma gulped, never breaking eye contact he leaned forward and bit the very end of the stick. He broke it off in his mouth and swallowed it before repeating the process. They were less than 2 inches apart now. Gulp. 1 inch now. Their eyes closed together as he closed the distance between them.
When their lips touched their whole world was shattered and then rebuilt in a new light. Akane smiled slightly and kissed back. After a few seconds, or minutes or perhaps several sunny days they broke apart
"Will you go out with me?" his eyes never left hers
"Yes" she whispered, taking his hand
They smiled at each other and shared another kiss before returning their attention to the movie, though neither of them paid any real attention to it
'I did it, I asked her out. And she said YES! OH YEAH! Ok list of things to do
THANK Anna for telling me about this movie
Break off other engagements
Break it to Ryoga
Get someone to tell Akane about P-chan
Ranma grimaced 'this could take awhile'
'I'm Ranma's girlfriend; I'm Ranma's girlfriend! TAKE THAT SHAMPOO/UKYO/KODIACH!! And I kissed him!!! Oh wait he kissed me, that's even BETTER!!!'
After the movie ended (what was it about anyway) they headed back to Anna's house, hand in hand. When they walked in, Anna was waiting at the door grinning mischeviously
"So how was the movie?"
"It was…." Akane started, then they both frowned, what had the movie been about?
"Didn't watch it did you?"
"….well…..uh…" Ranma tried to think of an excuse
"So can I congratulate the happy couple?"
"What?! How can you tell anything is different?" Akane squeaked
Anna looked at both of them and then down at their laced fingers. They followed her gaze and blushed
"So can I offer my congratulations?"
Akane rushed forward and hugged her "Yes you can!!!" she cried happily
Akane let go and Ranma walked up to Anna
"You give great advice" he stated
Akane looked at him "You got advice form her too?"
"Yeah… wait… too?"
Akane smiled sheepishly
"When I was getting ready she gave me a few pointers. This dress is hers too, she convinced me to wear it and then gave it to me"
"I take it you don't want me to spread the news?"
Anna's question snapped them back. DID they wasn't people to know?
"I have some engagements to break before we say anything" Ranma said
Akane beamed at him
"I have an idea" they looked at Anna
"I agree when you say your going to break off your engagements, but I think you should break them all off"
"But that would mean breaking off our…" Akane started, then it clicked, her eyes widened
"That a great idea!"
""WHAT?! You WANT to break up?" Ranma yelled
"No silly, we could pretend. See. Were going out now, we don't have to be engaged, and if we do it this way we won't have to deal with Shampoo, Ukyo and Kodiach attacking us"
After he had calmed down a little Ranma understood. He grinned 'This was going to be fun'
Sorry I haven't updated in awhile, I got caught up in other stories, but the next chapter will be here faster!
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