DISCLAIMER: All characters in this fanfiction belong to their rightful creators and are all used without permission.************************************************************ Together Forever
Chapter 5by: Kimagure Angel
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The next morning Akane woke early. Before her brain got a chance to function, she noticed that Ranma was laying next to her with his arms around her. That hentai jerk! Akane thought. Right before she was about to punch him through the tent, she remembered last night, I guess he must have fallen asleep while he was holding me. Next to her, Ranma started to stir.
Still blurry-eyed, Ranma noticed that he was holding Akane. Oh shit, she's gonna mallet me for sure! Starting to cringe, awaiting the expected blow, thoughts of the previous night came to mind. After a few seconds he realized, it's okay for me to hold her. We're engaged for real and we love each other.
"Ohayou, Ranma," Akane whispered softly into his ear as she gave him a light kiss on the cheek.
"Ohayou, Akane," Ranma replied as he pulled her closer and gave her a loving kiss on her forehead before moving down to her lips.
Akane was still having a hard time believing that everything that had happened was real. She kept thinking this has got to be a dream, I'd never be this happy in real life.
Sensing Akane tense up, Ranma pulled away a bit. Looking into Akane's face, he realized what she was thinking. "Akane, look at me. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking the same thing that I've been thinking for the last few days. But you're wrong, it's not a dream. We're really here, this's really happening. We love each other and we're engaged to be married. The night that I proposed to you and you agreed to marry me was the happiest night of my life. I thought that I was dreaming again because I thought that you'd only say yes in my dreams. Then again, when you agreed to come here with me. Again I thought that it was another dream. But Akane, you made me realize that my dreams could come true," Ranma finished, taking Akane's hand in his and bringing
it up to his lips for a gentle kiss.Ranma's words touched and surprised her. Not knowing what to say, all Akane could do was break down and cry into Ranma's arms. Knowing that what Akane needed right now was some comforting, he held her close and just rocked her until she finished crying.
When Akane was finally able to look up into Ranma's face she saw a gentle and concerned smile. "Ranma, don't worry about me. You've already took away any doubts that might've had. I love you so much that sometimes it makes me wonder if my mind's really all there. Why don't we get off this subject, I feel like I've cried enough for a lifetime."
"Sure, Akane. We'll do what ever you want."
"Well I was kind of hoping we could just enjoy what little time we have left alone together doing what we did last night. You know, just talking and holding each other. Once we get home, we won't have many chances to do that."
"Alright, but lets change and pack up first. I'd hate to have to rush around later trying to get that done. Besides, you, in those pajamas, is very distracting," Ranma said turning a deep shade of red.
"I could say the same thing about what you're wearing," Akane commented as she turned the same color of red as Ranma had.
After a few minutes of silence, Ranma started. "Hey Akane, why don't you go ahead and get changed here, besides I really ought to take a dip in the lake like you did last night." A cold bath might be just what I need. "Oh, by the way. Do you mind putting some water on the fire and heating it up for me. I'd really hate to go around as a girl all day."
"Sure," Akane said, sounding a bit preoccupied. I wonder if he'd mind me watching him take that dip? Agh…Now I'm the one turning into a pervert! But I think I kindda like it. "Now make sure you don't walk in on me while I'm changing. Otherwise I might have to start calling you a hentai jerk again," Akane reminded Ranma, really hoping he wouldn't ask any questions about what she was thinking about.
"Okay, okay. But I'd better not catch you watching me neither," I might like it too much, Ranma finished while heading towards the lake.
"Hey, I'm not the one with the perverted mind here." I really hope he doesn't call my bluff.
Pretending not to hear what she said, Ranma continued towards the lake. You're not kiddin' anyone, Akane. I know exactly what you're thinking, and I love ya for it. For some reason he just couldn't wipe the goofy smile off his face. Just the thought of Akane made him happy.
Back in the tent, Akane just sat for a while before getting dressed. She just couldn't get Ranma out of her head. His scent, the way he looked without his shirt on, his feel. I wonder if he'd mind if I borrowed one of the shirts he brought with him? He probably will, but not after he sees me in it. After a minute of rummaging through Ranma's stuff, Akane found just what she was looking for, his favorite Chinese top. It still smells like him. Akane thought, smiling, as she put it on.
"Akane," onna-Ranma yelled. "Could ya get the hot water for me? And bring me out a towel while you're at it. I kindda forgot to pick one up before commin' out here."
"Be there in a minute," Akane shouted back at him. I think I'll go out there in just this. I'm really curious what he'll say, and do. Picking up the towel and grabbing the kettle off the fire, she took them over to where Ranma was.
After taking the hot water and pouring it over himself, then wrapping the towel around his waist, he noticed that Akane was wearing his favorite shirt. "Hey, Akane, I was plannin' on wearin' that—" was all he was able to say before noticing that that was all she was wearing.
Before Ranma could say another word, Akane wrapped her arms around his neck. Right when she was going to ask Ranma weather or not he minded her wearing his shirt, he bent down, put his arms around her waist and gave her a deep, passionate kiss.
As they parted, Akane took a deep breath. "Well, I guess this means that you like this on me. You know, I might just keep it after we get back home."
"Ah, come on Akane. That's not fair. It's my favorite shirt and you know it. But I must admit that it does look a hell of a lot better on you," Ranma finished, still holding Akane close to him.
"If you want your shirt back, you're going to have to come and take it off me," Akane said right before breaking Ranma's hold on her and running back to the tent. Gods, I love torturing him like this. I just hope that he can control himself until we're married. Hell, I hope I can control myself that long.
It didn't take Ranma long to follow Akane into the tent. Why does she do this to me? Oh well, I shouldn't complain, it's not like we can really act this way once we get home. "Well Akane, you asked for it. You told me that if I wanted my shirt back, I'd have to come and take it off ya," Ranma said as he and Akane started wrestling playfully around the tent. Before long Akane had him pinned on the floor. "Okay, okay, Akane, you win. You can keep the shirt as long as I get payment for it."
"What kind of payment?" Akane asked, with a questioning look on her face. Not really knowing what Ranma had on his mind.
"Let me see," Ranma said, thinking for a second. "How 'bout the promise of another kiss and one of your smiles?"
"You drive a hard bargain, but sold," Akane said flashing Ranma one of the biggest smiles she could manage.
Sensing Akane starting to let her guard down, Ranma took the opportunity to reverse the situation. Throwing Akane off balance a bit, he was able to roll Akane onto her back and pin her down. "I think I'll take the first part of the payment now," Ranma said as he lowered his face to hers and took the kiss that was owed him.
