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Chapter 3by: Kimagure Angel
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When they had returned home from school, Akane had asked to see Kasumi later to talk to her about herself and Ranma. At first Kasumi, a bit suspicious, asked if Ranma had done something. All Akane could do was smile and say "you could say that." Kasumi knew then that something was going on between the two of them and that this was a huge hint not to tell anyone.
Later that night, when Kasumi went up to Akane's room to find out more details. She was surprised to see Ranma there, let alone sitting on Akane's bed, holding her. Quickly Kasumi cleared her throat, letting the couple know she was there.
"Nee-chan, could you please close and lock the door when you come in. Ranma and I need to talk to you and we don't really want the rest of the family to find out just yet." After Kasumi closed the door and sat down, Akane continued. "Kasumi, Ranma and I are engaged, I mean really engaged. Last night, Ranma asked me to marry him and I said yes," Akane said as she showed her the engagement ring Ranma had given her. "The reason we wanted you to know is because we need you to cover for us," Akane finished, biting her lip.
"I want to take Akane with me on a training trip this weekend," Ranma continued for Akane. "I know the old man and Mr. Tendo wouldn't understand. You know how they are. So we were wondering if you could tell them that we're spending the weekend at one of our friend's homes. Miaka and Taka have already said they'd help cover for us. Besides, me and Akane need some time alone, without having to worry about Them forcing us to get married every five minutes. We've already decided to get married, but we want to wait at least until high school is over with."
"Nee-chan, please don't tell anybody about us just yet. Right now I want to keep it to just the three of us. Besides, I know too many people who would try to kill one or both of us if they found out," Akane said nervously to Kasumi while reaching towards Ranma's hand for support.
Kasumi sat watching the couple for a few minutes before she finally answered. "Of course, Akane, Ranma, I'll cover for you. Just promise me one thing. Promise me you'll try to stay out of trouble, okay?"
"Oh, thank you Kasumi." Giving her sister a great big bear hug. "And we promise we'll try to stay out of trouble, isn't that right Ranma?" Akane said with an elbow to Ranma's ribs.
With a loud gulp, Ranma quickly answered "Yeah."
"Thank you again, nee-chan. You don't know how much this means to us," Akane said, giving her sister another hug.
Leaving, Kasumi said, "Oyasumi nasai, you two. You'd better get some sleep so you can get an early start. And maybe miss Mr. Saotome and Father."
"Thanks, Kasumi. You wouldn't believe how much this means to us," Ranma said, repeating Akane's earlier statement, just before Kasumi closed the door. As the door closed, Ranma wrapped his arms around his fiancée while she rested her head on his shoulder.
After holding Akane for a while longer, Ranma decided he had better leave. "You know how nosy Pops can get when he thinks something's going on. Besides, you need your rest. We have a long ways to go tomorrow, and I want to set up camp early."
"Alright, but could you at least stay with me until I fall asleep?" Akane asked.
Ranma nodded. He gave her a soft good-night kiss and said to her, "Oyasumi, Akane-chan."
In a sleepy voice, barely audible, Akane managed to reply with, "Oyasumi, Ranma-kun." Then she fell asleep.
Ranma stayed a few minutes longer, just watching her sleep, before heading to his room and falling asleep, too.
That night Ranma dreamed of what it would be like for him and Akane to be alone together. He thought of all the things he wanted to tell her, about himself, his experiences, and most of all, his love for her.
