Hello everyone! Here's another update of What If? To grant the request of a reviewer, "Anonymous" I decided to make this a KunoXNabiki chapter. But threat not, because there are still hints of the other pairings. Anyway, I won't say much anymore… here we go, the next chapter! Kuno Gets His Just Desserts! :D

It was a regular day in Furinkan High. Students were passing through the gates, some walking, others running since they woke up late. Two of the said late persons came from the Tendo Dojo and they were named Ranma and Akane.

"Why didn't you wake me up!" Ranma argued to his fiancé.

Akane gave him an angry look. "I woke up late as well! Besides, it's your fault that we slept late last night!"

"My fault? You agreed to tutor me!"

"Well, if you just passed the last exam, any of this wouldn't have happened!"

Just entering the gates, Ukyo and Ryoga then heard two loud voices arguing early in the day. They knew it could only be two people. They turned around, both having a sweat drops on their head. They sighed in accidental unison and just went on with walking.

As Ranma and Akane got near the gate, it also started to close already. They were almost late, and it seemed that even their speed in running wasn't going to save them.

Luckily for them Ukyo knew how to handle the situation. She took out her gigantic spatula and used it to keep the gates open until the two got inside.

After doing so, she took her spatula and addressed the two, "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU TWO ARE DOING NOW, EARLY IN THE MORNING?"

Everybody got shocked that such a sweet girl like her would get really annoyed in such an early time. Ryoga who was living in with her in the other hand understood it completely.

"…we're sorry, Ukyo," Ranma said, a bit scared of her attitude.

Akane just hid behind Ranma and couldn't say a word. She never saw her best friend this pissed off before.

"If you two can't sleep early, just wake up early!" she continued to scold.

Ryoga then put her hands on her back, as if telling her to calm down. "Ukyo… I know you're annoyed, but I know you can understand them."

She blushed and just nodded shyly. For the past few days, she and Ryoga were becoming closer than they already were. The whole potion-alcohol-and-jealousy fiasco was buried under the ground. Nothing was awkward anymore; they could act themselves to each other, with the occasional 'moments' that surely showed off their attraction.

Seeing that Ukyo had calmed down, Ryoga whispered to Akane. "I'm sorry about that. She just really gets pissed off when something's really noisy in the morning. She hates waking up in the morning and if only I had woken up a few seconds earlier, she might have killed the roosters! It's because she's working on late shifts now that we need more money since we're two in the house."

Akane smiled at Ryoga. "You're taking good care of her, huh, Ryoga?"

Ryoga blushed as well.

"Oh? What do we have here? You two have a secret?" Ranma asked, looking all mischievous at the two, but at the same time jealous.

"It's nothing like that, Ranma," Akane explained.

Out of the blue, roses then appeared and surrounded the four friends. They all positioned themselves back-to-back, knowing that Kuno was behind it.

He walked proudly to the four and extended his greetings. "Good day to you all. I have been absent for a few days recovering from my battle with Ranma Saotome, but let me assure that I am far from giving up Akane Tendo or the Pigtailed Girl to you." He eyed Ranma, as if challenging him to another duel.

He then turned to Ryoga. "And you, Ryoga Hibiki! I am disappointed that you can just forget about the lovely Akane Tendo just like that. I know it is for the best, because I get fewer contenders for the love of my dear Akane… But I can't understand why you even replaced her with her best friend! This… this… tomboy okonomiyaki girl!" He then looked at Ukyo insultingly, as if she was a whore or something.

Ukyo wasn't going to let him insult her that way. As she was about to draw her spatula, Ryoga stopped her. "She's not a tomboy okonomiyaki girl. She's a good person. She's my friend. And I'm not going to let you get away with insulting her like that." He then charged him with his Bakusai Tenkatsu or better known as the Breaking Point Attack.

Kuno jumped and dodged his attack. "Ah, I have no interest in fighting you! Be as you will, with your new girlfriend. I only want to be…" He walked near Akane and caressed her face with his right hand. "Yes, I only want Akane Tendo."

Akane had it and threw a punch on his face. At least… she thought she did. Kuno swiftly countered her attack by grasping the hand she used to punch. Afterwards, she tightly hugged her and swayed her on his arms. "I love you Akane Tendo."

He then received a kick on the back, causing him to fall on the ground. Luckily, Akane had already released herself from his hug and didn't end up falling.

Kuno immediately stood up and saw that the kick came from Ranma. "What is your problem and you just won't leave us alone, Kuno?"

Kuno drew his sword. "I think you're the one with a problem. Can't you see that you're only hindering my love with Akane Tendo?"

Akane looked like she was going to hurl. Who could blame her?

Ranma snickered. "You still don't get it, do you? Akane doesn't love you!" he said jokingly.

Yet apparently Kuno took it the hard way. He fell on his knees and looked as if he had no more spirit left in him.

"I don't believe you! Akane Tendo, I know that our love is true!" he said then regained his stubborn and girl-crazy attitude, running towards Akane for a hug.

Akane, who recalled that her punch was easily dodged by Kuno for the first time, tried another approach. "It's true! I don't… love you, Kuno!"

He turned to stone and fell down to the ground. After a few minutes or two, he got up on his feet using his kendo stick as a cane, and slowly walked to his classroom with no word spoken. Everyone was left perplexed at what had just happened.

They thought Kuno was just done for the day. But in reality, at that moment, he was really emotionally hurt for the first time. As much as Akane showed he hated the attention Kuno was giving her, she never really said in plain words what she really felt about him. And it wasn't what he expected at all.

Kuno seemed so lifeless the whole day. He gave of a blank hopeless face and didn't speak a word to anyone. Seeing this was so, Nabiki Tendo, who just sat behind his seatmate, giving her a perfect view of his face, knew she had to do something.

It was lunch time and everyone yet Kuno was eating. Nabiki pulled a chair in front of his table and sat down. "I know you're depressed, Kuno-baby."

He gave no answer and still looked all hopeless.

"But I know just what you should do to win Akane's heart," she said slyly and took his hand.

Kuno regained consciousness. "Are you serious?"

"I'm more serious than I ever was. And it'll only cost you a down payment of 5000 yen to make me tell you what I have planned."

He twitched. He knew there had to be a catch.

He sighed and took out his wallet, taking 5000 yen and giving it to Nabiki. Money wasn't an issue to him at all, but he just realized that this was such a common scene in his life. Nabiki Tendo always had her ways of getting money from him.

"So, what's this plan you have in store for Akane Tendo to love me?"

"See, Akane doesn't really not love you. For all we know, she might be and is just in denial."

"That's right!" Kuno said, as he turned out to be excited to where the conversation was heading.

"So… the best way to find out if a girl likes you, and for her to admit she does like you is to make her jealous."

Kuno eagerly nodded his head.

"And what better way to make her jealous than to date her sister," Nabiki said with a devious smile.

"Kasumi?" Kuno innocently asked. "She's way too old, but I guess-"

"No you bimbo! Me!" she said, raising her voice and standing up, causing the whole class to look at her.

Seeing this was so, she immediately sat down again and pretended like nothing happened. Everyone went back to eating.

"Hmm… I guess you have a point. We are classmates. And we've known each other for a long time! Even longer than I've known Akane."

Nabiki's mood brightened. "Exactly! And all it takes for me to act the part is another 5000 yen!"

Kuno fell down on his chair but knew he had no choice. He took another 5000 yen and handed it to her.

She stood up all happy, getting what she wanted and kissed Kuno on the cheek. "Thanks, Kuno baby. Walk me home after class, okay?" she said then went back to her seat.

After Class Hours at the Tendo Residence

The door opened and Kasumi welcomed everyone. "Welcome home, Akane, Ranma. Oh! I see Ukyo and Ryoga is here as well. Please come in,"

The four went in and got set at the living room, ready to make their project for Chemistry class.

The four brought big styro-balls, gigantic barbeque sticks and cans of paint in the room. Apparently, they were going an enormous ball and stick model of some substance.

As all of their materials were gathered already, Ranma took two sticks and stuck them to two other balls. He then positioned it on his head. "I don't see why we should make atoms anyway. We can make aliens and that'll be way more interesting! We may even get a higher grade," he explained.

Akane crossed his arms. "Now, now, Ranma. It's Chemistry class. There's no place for aliens there."

He pouted. "Well, there could be, if chemists used their imagination. They say everything is made up of atoms. Why can't aliens be made of atoms?"

Laughing at his random ideas, Ukyo hit Ranma on the back. "Stop it Ran-chan!" He then fell on the ground, chin down. The three just laughed at the sight of the injured Ranma.

"That's not funny guys, I could have-"

Suddenly, Ranma got distracted upon seeing Kuno enter the house. He jumped to his feet and pointed at him. "What are you doing here, Kuno!"

The others become aware of his presence and stood up as well. "Kuno-sempai, why are you here?" Akane asked.

Kuno tried to fight his urges to hug Akane. He started twitching and didn't know what to say. Finally, when he was about to snap and give to his innate desires to kiss Akane, Nabiki came in the room and took Kuno's hand.

"He's taking me out to a movie," she said all cheerful.

The four martial artists' eyes widen. Could this actually be true? Kuno going on a date with…

Nabiki?

There's got to be a catch.

Akane started to whisper on her sister's ear. "How much did he pay you and what's the catch, Nabiki?"

Nabiki looked surprised. "What made you think that? I know I was surprised when he asked me out, but he didn't pay me at all."

Kuno could just nod to go along with Nabiki.

Ranma crossed his hands. "Hmmm… Fine, if that were true, which is still a little hard to believe, then why did you agree, Nabiki? Kuno can get crazy and fall in love with anyone, that's possible… but what reason would you have agreeing to him to take you out?"

Nabiki hugged Kuno's arm. "Isn't it obvious? Because I'm in love with him."

The four made disturbed faces. The hug already was out of character, but Nabiki admitting to such a thing was unbelievable.

Kuno could just blush and look at Nabiki who looked really happy. He decided that he had to make some effort as well. After all, it was for the sake of making Akane jealous. Question is though, did Kuno remember that was the purpose?

Kuno placed a hand on Nabiki's waist. "It is true. I asked her out and she agreed willingly. I can't believe that I only saw how beautiful Nabiki Tendo truly is now!" he said passionately.

Everybody started to twitch, even Nabiki for a while. He was back to his over-passionate self again. Although, after some time, Nabiki started to smile. She knew it was all an act. But it didn't harm having special attention every once in a while.

She took his hand and pulled him to the door. "Anyway, we'll be going now. Akane, if we're too late, don't worry. I'll be home before tomorrow at the very least," she said with a wink.

Akane was speechless. What did Nabiki say? She'll be at home before tomorrow at the very least? What was she planning to do with Kuno anyway?

Things happened so fast. Nobody actually knew what to do for a while. Although, finally being able to think clearly, Akane tried to stop her sister. But by the time that happened, the two were already gone.

"Nabiki!" she yelled but saw no one outside. Ranma could just place his hand on her shoulder, telling her that everything was going to be alright. After all, it was Nabiki. She was conniving yet smart. She knew what to do.

From outside the house, hiding near the house but unseen, Kuno and Nabiki heard the scream. Kuno felt that Akane was jealous and became really happy. Nabiki was just happy because she got to mess with her sister's head.

The four continued to make their ball-and-stick models although Akane wasn't really up to it. She was clumsier than ever, but the others decided to let it go. They understood how affected she was of Nabiki dating Kuno. They were her friends

However, when she couldn't handle any of it anymore… she knew she had to do something. "Guys! We have to do something!" she said, standing up.

"But Akane, our project isn't done yet," Ukyo explained.

"And it's due tomorrow," Ryoga said.

"I don't care. My sister's dating that pervert, and I can't let her do that! And I don't care about the grade anymore! I care about my sister's honor! I won't let that leech do anything to her! We must at least spy at them!" Akane sounded determined. "Now, who's with me?"

Ranma sighed. "I guess, I am."

Ryoga and Ukyo agreed as well.

Kuno and Nabiki finally got in the movie theater and took their seats. They bought only one big popcorn and one big soda with one straw.

"Uh, Nabiki, it's quite sweet of you, but I think even with a popcorn and a soda this big, won't satisfy us both," Kuno explained, since he was a bit hungry already. The movie was two hours long and they immediately went to the Tendo residence after class, then straight to the movies. He had no time to eat and he forgot to eat lunch after being so hopeless with Akane.

Nabiki smiled at him. "I know that, Kuno-baby. Why don't you buy one for yourself, and I'll just eat all of this?"

His sweat dropped. Just when he was thinking that Nabiki was turning out to be a different person with no ulterior motives, here she comes and become all extortionist.

He had no choice but to get popcorn outside.

But before he could leave, Nabiki tugged his sleeve and whispered something in his ear. "By the way, if you manage to see my sister spying on you outside, don't let them notice that you see them."

"Them?" he wondered who else would be with Akane.

"She'll surely bring Ranma, Ryoga and Ukyo."

"Then that'll mean by the end of tonight, I get the jealous Akane and crush Ranma and Ryoga!" he said excitedly.

"Yeah, yeah. Now go, the movie's starting in a few minutes."

He smiled then left.

While ordering, he felt a presence watching him. He looked back and saw four heads hiding by the plant behind him. It was Akane, Ranma, Ryoga and Ukyo.

It was as Nabiki said. The plan was absolutely working. At least, that's what Kuno thought. Akane was jealous and she was spying on him.

He smiled at himself and just took the food and drinks with him inside without acknowledging Akane's existence.

As soon as he got inside, Akane pulled the others to go in.

"Sorry miss, no ticket no entry," the guard explain.

"Shoot, I don't have any money."

Ryoga and Ranma looked at their pockets and saw that they only had exact money combined to pay for the four of them. They weren't sure of handing the money to Akane.

She knew what they were thinking. "Guys! Come on! We can't let Kuno molest Nabiki!"

They tried to resist at first, but surrendered the money in the end.

Afterwards, they all went inside and took separate seats from each other so they could have all the possible views of Kuno and Nabiki.

The two had different sets of food, meaning that they wouldn't have to be so close to each other. At least, that was what Akane thought.

However, Nabiki then would lean on Kuno's shoulder. In reality, she was whispering "They're spying at us now. Let's just act really mushy."

Kuno blushed yet decided to play along. They've gone so far already. It was no use not doing so. Besides, Nabiki wasn't unattractive anyway. She was rather… pretty as Kuno would think.

He placed his arm around her shoulder as she snuggled her head on his.

Akane could just become infuriated of the scenario. Her aura turned to red. And the ones seating beside her was afraid of her already.

She wanted to charge to them and pull Kuno from her sister, but Ranma pulled her away. "Akane! What are you doing? I'm sorry to say this, but you're just being unreasonable."

"And why's that? That pervert has my sister on his arms!"

Ranma put a hand on her mouth and whispered at her ear gently. "Be quiet, Akane, we're in a movie house."

She calmed down and started to cry. "I just don't want Nabiki to get hurt. It may not seem like it, but I care about her a lot."

"But do you want her to be sad? I mean look at her. She looks so happy dating Kuno! I mean, I would never believe it, but you see how she is," he explained.

She looked down and saw her feeding Kuno some popcorn. She did look happy. The happiest she has ever seen her. Happier than even extorting money from other people.

She wiped her tears. "I can't believe it. But I guess you're right. Even if it is hard for me to butt out, I'll do it."

Ranma smirked. "You know, we can still spy on them. It'll be a good juicy story to tell at school so that Kuno won't bother you or the pigtailed girl anymore."

Akane sweat dropped. "I knew you had some ulterior motives as well. Fine, we'll continue spying, but no butting in."

They then saw Kuno leaning in for a kiss for Nabiki. He was so close to her… only waiting for her to respond to his act.

Akane hid behind Ranma's back. "I can't bear to watch this."

Nabiki stared at Kuno and thought if she had the guts to kiss him. Akane could throw something between them in seconds, but then again, she might not. So, what was Nabiki going to do? Kuno was… well… Kuno. He was arrogant. He was perverted. He was Kuno!

But none of that mattered to Nabiki at that time.

He was also her friend. Her classmate. The only boy in their class who she was comfortable with. Perhaps, her best friend even. So… for Nabiki… there was no harm in kissing him.

Kuno was still waiting for the kiss and she leaned on him closer. Just when their lips were a millimeter apart, a piece of paper came between them and ruined the moment.

Kuno opened his eyes and Nabiki took the crumpled piece of paper. Opening it, she saw that it was a flyer for Ucchan's Okonomiyaki. It seems that Ryoga and Ukyo couldn't stand such a sight too.

Kuno sighed, being perplexed at what just happened. He just went on with watching the movie. Akane and Ranma in the other hand were in a way relieved on what Ukyo had done. They joined her and Ryoga afterwards.

"Nice thinking of doing that, Ukyo, but you exposed us to Nabiki!" Akane said.

"Well, I couldn't stand it! It was a bit disturbing. Kuno kissing… Nabiki! Actually… Kuno kissing anyone would be disturbing. Then again, I was exposed, not any of you. They just saw my store flyer, they have no idea you guys are with me."

"She's right," Ryoga agreed. "Besides, Ukyo doing so would bring no harm to her. Nabiki was the only one who saw the flyer and she didn't show Kuno. Heck, even if Kuno saw it, she doesn't care about Ukyo anyway."

Finally, just when Ranma was about to speak, the movie house's lights opened and the movie was finished. Kuno and Nabiki stood up and were about to leave already.

As for the next agenda in the date, they were going for a romantic dinner in a Five Star Restaurant.

The two were seated at a table by the window. Since it was a Five Star Restaurant, the four spies couldn't get in even if they wanted to. Even if they had the money, they wouldn't be able to afford to get inside, even for one person. But seeing as they were already broke from the movie, they had no choice but to spy outside.

To blend in with the surroundings, they tried to dress themselves as street vendors or passersby.

Ukyo passed as a male okonomiyaki vendor. It was rather obvious that it was her because she just put a hat on her and she still sold okonomiyaki.

Ryoga passed as a tourist guide who was almost going to lead his tourist through the glass of the restaurant. He only needed to use the Breaking Point Attack to get in anyway. Which he almost did. Luckily, a fitness trainer, Ranma came and pulled him away.

Things were not looking good. Ukyo and Ryoga acting out such obvious roles gave it away. Although weirdly, even if Kuno and Nabiki saw them by the window, they made no course of action.

Having no more plans, they were almost going to call it a night. Leave and just let them be in their date.

Suddenly, the two were done and left the restaurant. Now was their chance to continue following them.

Kuno and Nabiki headed to Kuno's place and Akane feared this. "This can't be. They're not possibly going to…" Akane's face became pale and her eyes were as if opaque.

Ranma shook her over and over. "Calm down, Akane! Nabiki's not that kind of girl! Besides, no money is involved, remember?"

"What if there is? What if Kuno paid her and she'll give her-" she asked, still surprised and not changing the expression on her face.

She was cut-off by Ukyo. "Akane! Trust your sister!"

She looked at Ukyo and got angry. "I trusted you, didn't I! Where did that lead me!"

Everybody became silent.

Akane finally realized what she just said. "Ukyo… I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I was just stressed. I didn't want anything happening to my sister."

Ukyo faked a smile. "It's okay. You're right. You trusted me… and I failed to take care of that."

"No it's not-"

"It's okay."

Everything was awkward again. Just when they all thought the past was buried already.

Suddenly, since the Kuno residence was very near to the restaurant, they heard Kodachi speak as the front gate was open. "Brother dear, I can't believe you would bring a girl in our house! I do not approve of her!"

"I'm sorry sister, but she is my date, and it'll be proper to bring her inside," Kuno explained.

Kodachi crossed her arms. "Fine, brother. But I will not think twice of exterminating her if she does anything wrong."

They all went in and the gate was closed. The four spies in the other hand just got really worried for Nabiki and forced themselves inside.

As soon as they got inside, they saw that Kodachi was already in her fighting stance and had tangled Nabiki with her ribbon. She was just about to bring her to the pond where Mr. Crocodile resided.

"Stop it, Kodachi!" Kuno exclaimed.

"NABIKI!" Akane yelled out, all worried for her sister.

The strong extortionist Nabiki, even if really witty was scared of what was about to happen. She just wanted to earn some money, fool some people, and be appreciated. She didn't want to die. "Akane, help me!"

"Kodachi stop it!" Ranma yelled out.

As she heard the voice of her prince. Kodachi let go of her ribbon and leapt to Ranma's arms. "Ranma darling! You came!"

Unfortunately, Nabiki was still tangled in the ribbon and she was about to fall on Mr. Crocodile's mouth. "HEEEEEEELP!" she called out loud.

However, everybody was so far from her that no one could catch her if they tried. At least, that was what everyone thought.

Kuno jumped in the pond and caught her in his arms, balancing on the opened mouth of Mr. Crocodile. "I got you. No need to worry."

Nabiki looked relieved. "Thank you, Kuno-baby," she said then gave him a kiss on the lips.

Kuno became really happy and smiled like an idiot. Sadly, he forgot about the position he was in, splitting in between of Mr. Crocodile's mouth.

When Mr. Crocodile finally started to munch, he jumped and jumped out of the pond, still with Nabiki in his arms. Realizing that he couldn't possibly escape with added load, he tossed her to Ryoga and sacrificed himself to be attacked by Mr. Crocodile. Fortunately, he did survive, but was really injured. Mr. Crocodile tired of playing with him so finally he left him alone.

Everybody approached the injured Kuno and tried to see if there was something they could do. He was still conscious and looked at Nabiki while cupping his right hand on his face. "I had a great date, Nabiki Tendo. See you tomorrow," he said and lost consciousness.

Afterwards, Kodachi took his brother inside the house to take care of him. The others bid farewell, with Nabiki to go back home. It was getting late and they must leave.

However, before they were to leave, Kodachi pulled Nabiki's hand. "You."

The two looked serious. "I'm sorry that I caused him pain," Nabiki said.

"No. I thank you. I never saw my brother this dedicated to a woman. I usually see him obsessing, but this is the first time I really saw him this passionate. And I see you feel the same for him."

Nabiki blushed.

"I approve of you for my brother."

She smiled. "Thank you. And don't worry, I'll take good care of him."

A/N: So, do you guys like this chapter? I most certainly did. Anyway, please R&R what you guys think, and if you have questions don't be scared to ask!