Akane didn't notice her, only her head on my shoulder, her eyes closed and her arm closely locked with mine. I watched Nabiki and her friends walk down the sidewalk, with only her noticing the familiarly of us.

Akane seemed to have her hold on me only getting softer and stronger as each minute passed. She had a small smile on. Something that was very unfamiliar nuzzled inside of my chest, it was irritating but it wasn't painful. It was a strong feeling, and my whole arm and chest became numb.

The sun was about to leave the sky and even though it seemed we were there for only 5 minutes, we were sitting on the step for more than 30 minutes. It got chiller and the lights gave off a warmer glow to the streets. Warm maroon and yellows glowed on Akane as Lights were on in shops around us, lanterns being light by houses and tables gave off the small but bigger impact on Akane's features.

And for a moment, there was no sound, no movement but Akane's hands on my bare arms and her body leaning on my shoulder and my body. The only thing moving was her body and her thumb rubbing my arm.

'Ranma? Is that you?' Someone asked. I looked up quickly and saw Kasumi and Ukyo looking at me. I quickly slipped my arm from her embrace. The noise was soon blaring in my ears and Akane and Me were 5 feet apart from each other in a split second.

'You should be at home'

'Yeah, what are you doing sugar?' Ukyo asked. 'Nothing'

She rose an eyebrow and looked back at Kasumi. 'Why are you guys together anyways?' I asked. '

'I saw Kasumi at the market while fetching some more spices for the shop and though I could say Hi to her and you' Ukyo said, placing her hands on her hips with a smile.

'What are You doing with Akane, huh?' She continued. 'Just got some Ice cream, that's all' I shrugged. Akane yawned from the background.

'What time are you planning to come home? I'm going to start making dinner when I get home' Kasumi said.

'Uh in just a while, no worries' Akane announced. Ukyo smiled at her.

Okay then.

'Well see you later Ranma!' Ukyo said and basically dragged Kasumi down the sidewalk.

Me and Akane soon went home after that. The feeling was gone so I walked in silence. She just hummed with a grin on her face.

Note to self; When Akane's happy, she hums.

And the next morning was pretty good. I woke up early so I could travel my way to Akane's room. As soon as I shut the door, She hugged me, Her arms around my neck. 'Thank goodness your alright' She said. 'Huh?'

'I had a dream that you fainted'

'That's weird'

'So?'

'Your weird' she justed rolled her eyes. The bruise on her cheek was now gone, and most of the scars were on her torso so nobody saw them.

Don't ask why I know that.

Anyways, she slipped her jacket on, despite we weren't going for 30 or more minutes. I sat on her chair.

'What'd ya think?' she laughed.

'Still a tomboy'

She glared at me and looked like if I wasn't a football, I'd be tossed 5 Miles away.

'Your lucky that I knew you were joking' She furrowed her eyes. 'whatever weirdo' She sat on her bed. I started thinking about yesterday, and the way Nabiki looked at us. What was she thinking?

'Earth to Ranma?' Akane yelled gently. 'Hmm?'

'You spaced out' she said.

'Oh sorry'

'And Kasumi made breakfast if you want some' She got up and left the room. I rubbed my head, feeling my ponytail.

I got up and walked downstairs, going and sitting next to Akane in the living room. She was eatting rice and she looked at me. Kasumi walked into from the kitchen, seeming to have a news paper in her hands. 'Akane, there is a Fireworks show at the park on sunday, Maybe we can invite father and some friends and we could go' She announced.

'Uh, sure! that sounds great' Akane said, returning to eating.

Everyone else joined the room, and we finished eating. I waited at the door, putting my shoes on as Akane got her bag. We were early but we wanted too.

We said our goodbyes and we were off. Akane looked like something was coming. And there was. Yesterday, you could not believe the looks. Disgusted, Laughing, and for what? I still saw boy's having Akane's photo's, in which I ripped in half if I saw they had them.

Today I knew was bound to be no different. The girls would laugh, the boys would whistle and she would to sent to Principle Kuno. Of corse in an act meant, I had to stay silent and keep my cool to not act out of place of Ranma Saotome.

How did I go from feeling unconfrontable of Akane laying on my lap to Kissing-Kissing her every day?

Anyways, Akane walked about two feet behind me. I didn't bother saying anything. I mean... what more can I tell her?

About ten minutes later, we entered the campus of Furinkian. We were three minutes early, saying that EVERYONE was on the sides and grass. Large crowds busted out in laughter, Whispering and things That the boys did that made me feel bad for even being one.

Well right now, I guess.

My arms were simply behind my head, and Akane stuck close to me, only three or four Inches from my body. Her head was looking straight, not looking at anything but the doors of the school. The bell had wrung.