-AN-

Something light to shake the cobwebs off. Rumors of my demise are as they say, greatly exaggerated.

-Story Start-

Nabiki liked to think that while she might not have the patience of her elder sister Kasumi, she herself had an abundance of self control that many others lacked. It was important in her line of work after all, sometimes being quiet and waiting was a great benefit when you wanted to pull off a deal that no one else could even dream of. As she lay in bad tonight, mind trying and failing to find some way to fall asleep, she considered that maybe her nerves were finally fraying and failing her.

"Shhhh, you-you have to be quiet…" Ranma's voice, just on the other side of the wall in a tone that sent a shiver down Nabiki's spine. Because she knew who was about to answer.

Like clockwork, a girlish giggle responded in another hushed whisper, "Baka, no one told you to sneak into a lady's room late at night like some ronin."

"Like you don't like the dashing ronin play?"

"I didn't-ah-say that~" Akane's voice drifted off into something un-intelligible as the two younger teenagers actually got their volume under control. Not that the furniture was any quieter.

So through it all Nabiki sat and did her best to ignore the subtle creaking of her little sister's bed frame. The soft gasps and the occasional let loose moan. The middle Tendo tried to drown it out with mental noise. Mental ledger calculations, her latest scheduled college entrance exams, even a tentative shopping list for when she finally moved out. Anything and everything was considered as she tried her best to ignore the heat pooling in her own loins as it became increasingly clear that her baby sister and brother-in-law had forgotten that Nabiki was not in fact a deep sleeper. It didn't help that Kasumi had pulled her aside a few days ago to make sure they were on the same page about the new relationship between the pair. She should have known Kasumi knew, the Tendo Matriarch took care of all of the household needs after all, including cleaning. Idly Nabiki considered her most noble of friends, before remembering that it's batteries were currently dead and she was currently out of replacements. Never mind the thought of getting off to her sister and her lover going at it next door.

"Ah-K-keep that up, and I really will get pregnant."

"Who's leg locking who here?"

"Baka."

"Tomboy."

Nope, that was enough for her. Rising from her bed as the festivities continued in the room next door, Nabiki decided some late night tea sounded just grand right now. Swinging her legs over the edge of her bed and steadfastly ignoring how the fabric of her clothes felt against her supercharged skin at the moment, she was up and out of her door within a breath. Hoping the moisture on her inner thighs wasn't visible, she considered her options. Maybe a late night bath? It would give her some actual privacy to deal with this heat inside of her while her sister got to enjoy her very attentive fiance. One with superhuman stamina and apparently very skilled hands.

It was a herculean task to wrench her mind once more away from thoughts about her sister's attractive fiance. Maybe father was right and she did need to find herself a boyfriend finally. Coming down the stairs and turning to the kitchen, she was only mildly surprised to find Kasumi there waiting for her, a steaming mug in hand while another waited on the counter.

"Couldn't sleep?" Rhetorical sure, but Nabiki needed something. Anything. Blessed inane chatter to keep her mind focused.

Putting a finger to her cheek and sighing, Kasumi eyed the ceiling just once, "Oh I do hope those two appreciate the lengths we go to in order to let this continue. I know it's love but some…restraint…would be appreciated."

Chuckling and accepting the cat themed mug with a smile, Nabiki leaned against the counter next to her sister, "It's Akane. Has she ever known how to hold back in anything?"

"Oh I suppose not, and Ranma is very…attentive." Kasumi would keep her thoughts to herself about just how attentive Ranma was and Nabiki knew better than to tease her about it. "Maybe it's time I sat them both down, had a talk. We know the father's would explode at the chance to force a marriage, but it seems letting them move at their own pace is working better than any scheme or plan our father's could ever concoct."

Nabiki inhaled the rich jasmine aroma and nodded along, "Preaching to the choir there. Daddy lets Uncle rile him up to easily. There was no chance those two were going to push Akane and Ranma together. Even so. This is…." Both older girls paused as there was a muffled wail from upstairs. There was a beat of silence between the two as it seemed like peace would return to the bedroom, before the floorboards started to creak again. "Don't they get tired?"

Kasumi considered what life could be like now. With Akane soon focused and cared for, Nabiki going to college soon, what did that leave for her? "I'll have a chat with the two in the morning. Run interference with Father will you?"

"Yeah yeah, I'll make sure he's long gone, don't worry." There was a pause as the two sisters enjoyed a mutual companionship for a moment, before Nabiki decided to tease. "Surprised all of this isn't giving you ideas about Tofu-sensei finally." Nabiki knew it was a bit of a low blow, but if Akane and Ranma could finally figure their situation out, maybe it was time to push Kasumi on the love path.

"Oh, I'm going to the store tomorrow, do you need more batteries?" Smile just as sweet as honey, Kasumi watched her sister quietly all the same.

Taking the admonishment for what it was, Nabiki sighed and took another sip of her tea, "You can be really scary when you wanna be, ya know that sis?"

"I don't know what you mean little sister."

"Sure you don't." Oh well, at least the late night talk was giving her something to think about. Nabiki would grill and tease Akane at school in the morning as penance.

Upstairs and locked together in a tight embrace, Akane and Ranma stared deeply into each other's eyes as they cuddled and considered what to do with themselves. It was Ranma who chuckled first and pulled his very naked lover into his chest. "Pretty sure Kasumi knows." Sweaty and tired, Ranma considered if it was too late at night to take a bath.

Rolling her eyes, Akane leaned against his chest to better listen to his heartbeat, "Of course she does. She knows everything that goes on in this house, and you can't be discrete to save your life."

"Can too."

"Uh huh, say again who has had to save who from Kuno when you go girl mode?" Smirking and not needing to look up to see the disgruntled look Ranma was giving her, Akane rolled Ranma onto his back so she could better cuddle into his chest. "Besides, it's not Kasumi I'm worried about, it's Nabiki."

"Nabs? How would she know?" The middle Tendo seemed more focused on her college prep than anything else lately.

"She ever hears you call her that and I promise she'll skin you alive."

"She's warmed up to me." Certainly seemed to be eyeing him strangely recently, but a lot less blackmail.

"You just make her a lot of money, that's not warming up to you."

Now the one to roll his eyes, Ranma refocused on Akane's claim. "How do you know she knows about us?"

"Her little friend has been a lot more active lately." Akane paused as she could practically feel the confusion rolling off of Ranma and she smirked in response. He was still just a silly boy. Even if he was her silly boy. "You know. Her little vibe-chan."

Ah, it clicked for him finally and Ranma sighed, "I did not need that mental image thanks."

"Oh, but Sayuri and Yuka walking in on us is hot? What's wrong with the idea of Nabiki getting off to you now?"

Leaning down and squeezing Akane softly, Ranma admired her form on top of him, "I mean, she's going to be my sister ya know? I don't see her like that."

"She was also a candidate to be your fiance, remember that?"

After a few years of getting to know the older girl and her bad habits, Ranma could say confidently that he did in fact remember and did in fact know why it was a bad idea. "Yeah I remember, and I can say happily I made the right choice."

Smiling and kissing his chest, Akane snuggled deeper into him, "You charmer you." The weight of the day was finally starting to weigh on her and sleep was starting to sound just perfect. Never mind the late night workout, it had been a long day.

"Uh 'Kane, I have to go."

"Sneak out in the morning."

"You know that's a bad idea."

Closing her eyes and wiggling to get a bit more comfortable, Akane ignored her husband. "Shush, mmsleepy."

Already feeling her aura began to wane and calm, Ranma gave up the ghost of protest. If they were right then Nabiki and Kasumi already knew, which would mean the only person they'd have to worry about would be their father. Not much worry there for the late riser. Well, he wasn't going to complain to much about it for now with his arms full of of well formed female. "Whatever happens, it's your fault."

"I'll blow you in the morning, so hush and go to sleep." Mind well and calm, Akane couldn't help but tease some, "Maybe if you're a good boy we'll tease my friends in the morning."

Chuckling and deciding that wasn't a bad deal, he wondered what chaos would ensue come the morning. "As you wish wife."

"Good husband."

-END-

-AN-

It has been an, interesting couple of months. But I'm still here, just, no real drive to do anything. Life has just been, a little extra real I suppose. I think I'm actually done with this one this time. I might start up a new series like this in the future, something inane with the ability to be both cute/horny/thoughtful all at the same time. Well, till next time my friends.