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Call it Love
A Ranma and Akane Fanfic
written by: Chette Dizon (ChanChan)

Akane sat on her chair as she listened to her classmate talking about her future, while staring at the paper that said, 'college selection questionnaire'. They are already in their senior year. Nabiki is already at the college in Tokyo and soon she'll be attending college too, if... she wanted too. According to their teacher, they can study and go to college, or study vocational or go straight to work. She knew that she has to revive the Tendo Dojo, but she wanted to go to college as well.

"Hey Akane, do you have a sec?"

Akane blinked and saw Ranma towering over her, "Sure."

"Get your bento, let's eat lunch at the rooftop."

Before she could ask anything, he left the room. So she hurriedly pick up her bento box and put the paper on her bag and followed him.

When they were at the rooftop, he took a deep breath and opened a brown sandwich bag. She looked at him questioningly. "Where is your lunch?" she asked,

Ranma ate the sandwich quickly, "I finished it during math class.." he muttered. She rolled her eyes and opened her bento, "Well if you want to give me some of yours, I'll gladly accept it." he said, grinning sheepishly.

She sighed and handed him the food. "Go ahead and eat it, I am not hungry."

"Itadakimas!" He yelled, then he started to eat Akane's lunch.

"Is this the reason why you wanted me to have lunch with you, here at the rooftop?" she asked, crossing her arms while looking at him munching at her food.

Shaking his head, he said. "No. It's not." he coughed, then she handed him her bottled water. "Arigato" he said, drinking it.

"So what is this about?" she asked,

"Did you fill up the college selection questionnaire?" he asked,

"College selection questionnaire?" she repeated, he nodded. "Not yet..."

Ranma swallowed the food, and looked at her. "What are your plans?" he asked,

Akane blushed, "W-Why are you asking?" she asked, looking down, "What about you? What are your plans?"

"Hmm..." he thought for a second, "Well for one thing.. my life is planned. I was born to carry on the anything goes martial arts... so that is why I wanted to ask you, your plans... since you are already a part of my future." he said, shrugging.

"P-Part of your future?" Akane blushed deeper.

"Yeah. Along with Ryoga, Ucchan, Shampoo..." he laughed. "I doubt if you will ever going to leave me." he said, then he resume eating.

"WHAT?" she snapped at him, "If that is the case, better yet ask them more about the future rather me-"

"But Akane, the reason why I am here in Fuurinkan, because of you." Ranma took another swig of the water. "So wherever you go, my parents would force me to be with you." he leaned over her, "And that is a fact."

Akane backed away, avoiding to be close to his face. "So your point?"

Ranma gave her a long appraising look, "Write in your 'college selection questionnaire' that you will start working after high school. We will revive the Dojo. We will be both teaching Martial arts" he said, The expression on her face must have given her away but he went on, "Plus College is not a big deal right? I mean its like another years of suffering-"

"What if I tell you that I plan to go to college?"

He shrugged, "Then you don't really care about the Dojo-"

"Who are you to accuse me that I never care about my Father's Dojo?" she yelled, furiously.

He growled, "Well, what did you do for the past years about the anything goes Dojo huh?" he asked huffily. "You were just a damsel in distress-"

Akane's voice had risen. But she was so mad and she didn't care anymore. "I WAS IN A FEW MISSIONS! I EVEN VOLUNTEER MYSELF TO GO TO RYUGANZAWA FOR THE TENDO DOJO!"

"Yeah to be reunited with your first love-"

"I DID NOT GO TO RYUGANZAWA TO BE WITH SHINNOSUKE!" she yelled more.

Ranma rolled his eyes, "Besides, you still became a damsel in distress when we were in Ryuganzawa. Good thing, I was there or else it's going to be an embarrassment for the Tendo Dojo" he said,

"You know what? Talking to you is Useless." she growled, and stood up. She walked away from him.

"Akane what about your bento?" he asked,

"Give it to me when you're done at the classroom. I am really trying to control myself not to punch you in the face right now, Ranma." she said, then she slammed the rooftop door which made Ranma jump at his seat.

"Did I say something wrong that made her really mad? I was just telling her to put in the questionnaire that we will carry on the Dojo." he muttered, "Kawaiikune." then he stood up, cleaning the box and followed Akane.

The nerve of that guy! Akane exclaimed, as she walks towards the corridor. How dare he command me to write his future plans in my future plans sheet? Then she stopped when she heard a couple talking.

"So I will be in Tokyo," said the guy. "But we will still see each other every week, even though we are in a different schools right?"

"You promise me that you will not see other girls?"

"I promise you."

Akane sighed, she envied those two.

"Akane!"

Akane growled, she turned to him. "What?"

"I think you got it all-"

"RANCHAN!"

Ukyo appeared before Akane and hugged Ranma with all her strength, "Ne? Ne? What did you put in your college selection questionnaire? Your cute fiancee is curious" she said, giggling. Then she looked at Akane, "Oh I didn't notice you were here as well Akane."

"I can't breathe..." Ranma whispered, Ukyo let go of him and he coughed. "Ucchan how many times have I told you not to mimic Shampoo's hugs?" he yelled,

"Gomen nasai Ranchan! I am just so excited about this college questionnaire, so what did you write?" she asked, looking at him.

"Honestly speaking, I haven't fill out the form yet." he said, looking uncomfortable.

"Ehhh?" Ukyo asked, then she stared at Akane, "What about you Akane?" she asked,

Akane frowned, "Well.. same as Ranma, I haven't fill it out yet.. but.. I was planning to go to college" she said,

Ranma looked at her, "Akane I thought-"

Akane glared at him, "You thought what?"

"Nothing." he muttered. He shrugged, "Oh well, what was that saying? I should mind my own business because it is your life." he said, looking away. But obviously he was mad at her choice.

"So what are your plans Ranchan?" she asked, her eyes twinkling.

Ranma stared at Akane, "Go to China to find a stupid cure for this curse and come back to build another Dojo." he said, narrowed his eyes. "Because I doubt if the Tendo Dojo will start early as I have imagine before." he said, then he passed by Akane and went inside the classroom.

Damn it. First she refuse to listen to me with my plans. Then she put in the questionnaire that she wanted to go to college and now she is avoiding me and refusing me to go home together with her. "Girls..." he muttered, "You can't understand them." he sighed. There wasn't much in life that scared Ranma. Except when Akane is in danger or that she is mad, or she is avoiding him. But this moment, after seeing how differently Akane avoided him; he didn't know how to hide his fear. And why is she planning to go to college? Why is she planning to move away like Nabiki? He stopped when he saw Akane and Sayuri laughing walking and almost reaching the gate. He narrowed his eyes. Well Saotome, do something. He commanded himself. He started walking really fast, and before everyone knew it, he was already grabbing Akane away from Sayuri and from the School.

"What the hell are you doing? Let me go!" Akane yelled, They stopped in front of a coffee shop. Ranma pulled Akane inside. It a unique coffee shop because it also serves tea, hot chocolate, cakes, pastries and sandwiches. When they both took a seat, she gaped at him. "What are we doing here?" she asked,

"Their brownies are pretty tasty." he said, "I just discovered this place last week, so go ahead and order whatever you want."

"But-"

"You gave me your lunch earlier right? Aren't you hungry?" he asked,

"Well I little bit-"

"Then go order. Do not worry, I'll buy it." he said,

A waiter appeared to take their order. They two ordered brownies, hot chocolate with whipped cream. They sat there silently while waiting for their food to arrive. Akane didn't know why Ranma did this, and it was the first time that he treated her in his male form and that he is buying. "So.. how did you find out this place?" she asked, looking around.

"Last week, Ucchan and Shampoo were chasing me as usual, and then I found this coffee shop and hide here. They would think that I would never enter such a classy place so this is my hiding place for now." he said, When the food came, he gave one of the brownies to her, "These are really delicious taste them."

"T-Thanks.." she said, he was right. It was delicious. After a few minutes, she felt so much at ease sitting there with him as though they were on a date. Date? She blushed. "An-Anyway, you shouldn't trust me too much. I also cause havoc whenever I am angry right? you shouldn't share this hiding place to me."

"But you're different Akane." Ranma said, sipping his hot chocolate. "I can truly trust you." he said, looking at the window.

"Akane?"

Akane looked up and saw, "Kaichou Miyo, what are you doing here?" she asked, Miyo is the president of the student council in Fuurinkan High. When Tatewaki graduated, she was elected to be the president and everything became calm. Though there are times Happousai, Shampoo or Ryoga visit the school. The school has changed for the better when she became the president. They were not close friends but they became friends because they both had to deal with Ranma's trouble sometimes.

"Oh hi Saotome," Miyo said, smiling. Ranma just nodded. "Anyway, perfect timing. I need someone to help me prepare for the Fuurinkan High first Ball."

"And-?"

"Can you help me please? she asked, hopefully.

"But-"

"You know Akane, you never learn huh?" she said, giggling. "You can't say no to the president." she winked. Akane sighed, "I'll see you tomorrow after class" she said, and then finally she left.

"What a president..." Ranma smirked, Akane stuffed brownies in her mouth. "Anyway, it's no big deal. I mean.. it's just a prom." he said, finishing some his brownies. "Why not help the Kaichou?"

"Because I don't like stuff like that." she muttered, her cheeks burning.

"But you can't say no?" he asked, she shook her head. "Tonikaku, did you fill out the questionnaire form?" he asked, she nodded. "So.. what school are you going to attend?" he asked, when he didn't receive a reply, he reached out and took her hand. Akane at first was stunned but she didn't move her hand away. They sat there in silence for a moment, but both were blushing. "Hey.. I am asking you a question, Kawaiikune." he said, releasing her hand.

"I didn't wrote any school, Baka." she snapped at him but still glowing from his touch. "But I was thinking maybe Keio or Toudai-"

"That's so far away from here!" Ranma exclaimed, "Are you really that eager to remove me in your life?"

"Who gave you that idea?" she gasped. "I just want to have a proper Education."

He laughed, "But we were born as Martial artists! We were put together by our parents to carry on the anything goes martial arts school!"

"Didn't it ever occur to you that I wanted something more than becoming a martial artist?" she asked, angrily.

"Here we go again, arguing about this-"

"It is because you are a JERK!" she stood up, "It has always been about YOU! YOU! AND YOU!" she looked down, trying to control her tears. "Well I've had enough about YOU!" she yelled, then she run towards the door to exit the store.

"Akane wait!" Ranma cursed, he paid the check and chased after her. "What the hell are you doing to me? This is the second time you walked away from me!" he grabbed Akane's arms while she struggled. "What's wrong?"

Akane turned to him, and he found out that she was crying. A lot. "Before you came into my life, its always been me. I am the Martial artist of the family. I am the protector of the family. I am the most beautiful girl in Campus. I am! I am! I am!" she said, hitting his chest. "But then you appeared in my life and everything changed! It has always been Ranma Saotome! Ranma Saotome the greatest Martial artist! Ranma Saotome the protector of Akane! Ranma Saotome will save us! Ranma Saotome! Ranma Saotome! Ranma Saotome!" she yelled,

"So are you telling me that you want me out of your life?" Ranma narrowed his eyes.

"NO!" she cried, "That's not it. I, for once.. didn't mind it. After all, I am like a princess every time you rescue me" she said, wiping her tears. "and who would not want to have a protector?" she closed her eyes and felt another bunch of tears falling on her face. "And I didn't mind that you were the martial artist of the family now"

"So then why?-"

"But when you came to my life, I lost the respect and dignity that I have. Calling me Uncute, Tomboy, Unsexy made things worst!" she shook her head, "Now everyone knows me us Akane the uncute, violent fiancee of Ranma Saotome. The Damsel in Distress, the Unsexy one." she sniffed. "The Klutz, The No Good martial art-"

He interrupted her with a kiss. For a second, she thought her heart start would stop beating, she clenched her fist and was about to punch Ranma into the orbit when he felt Ranma wrapped his arms around her small waist, kissing her deeply.

After the kiss, he released her and looked away, grimacing. "Before you punch me into the orbit, hear my explanation first." he said, when Akane just stood there. He continued, "You may think something like that... and maybe all of what you have said, is true... but I don't give a damn about it." he said, one of his hands curled into a fist, holding it over his heart as his eyes closed tightly. "You were... my strength."

"Ranma..."

"Without you... there is no Ranma Saotome saving all these people in our surroundings." He opened his eyes and stared at her, "Without You, I can't give my best in everything I do..." He looked down, "Maybe that's why I am so scared to be apart from you."

"Ranma..."

He took her hand, "Please Akane I-"

"RANCHAN!"

"AIREN!"

"RANMA YOU CAD! WHY ARE YOU HOLDING AKANE LIKE THAT?"

"Crap." Ranma murmured, "I.. gotta go Akane. I'll see you later" he murmured, and then he started to run away from them. While Ukyo, Ryoga and Shampoo chased after him.

Akane just stared at them, "What just happen?" she asked herself and looked at her hand.

After a few more days that passed by, Akane and Ranma went back to normal. Both were afraid to bring up what happen in front of the Coffee shop. And it didn't also help that Miyo the president is always in-need of Akane's help. Few more weeks passed by, the prom was announced. Of course, Ranma had an invitation from Ucchan but he kept looking at Akane, surrounded by guys asking her to the dance. He frowned.

"Ranchan, so did you decided to take me-"

"Not yet." Ranma said, sighing. "and I don't think I'll be attending anyway." he said, leaning on his chair, as he put his arms at the back of his head. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Akane who was turning down every boys. He also heard her saying, that she can't even dance at the ball because she's one of the committees. All of the sudden, he remembered what she told him.

"But when you came to my life, I lost the respect and dignity that I have. Calling me Uncute, Tomboy, Unsexy made things worst!"

Ranma scratched his head, "Yosh." he stood up.

"Miss Akane Tendo, please proceed to the Student Council Room. Akane Tendo, proceed to the Student Council room"

Akane sighed, stood up and leave the room. After a few minutes, Ranma left the room as well. He purposely followed Akane towards the Student Council room and plan to grab her when she exited the room. As soon as Akane exited the room, he executed the plan successfully.

"Ranma-"

"Hurry before someone spots us. In here." he said, he pulled her into an empty room, not far away from the student council room.

"What is it?" she asked,

"uh.. yeah.. h-how are you?" he asked, scratching his head. Damn it... what the hell am I doing?

"You pulled me here to ask me that question?" she asked, crossing her arms, while holding a folder.

"Uh.. no.. actually um..."

"Ranma, I don't have a time to-"

"Can I take you to the dance?" he asked, looking at her.

Akane backed away, "H-Huh?"

"I am not really good in these kind of stuff, so I chose you.. since you are harmless and all that-" he stopped and hit his mouth, "I am sorry.. I just want to experience something like this before I graduated." he said, trying to correct his words.

"But I can't... dance..." she said,

"I won't ask a lot of dances.. I promise." he said, carefully. "Just one dance is okay with me." he added, quickly.

At the Prom Night...

Since Akane is one of the committee of the said event, Ranma and her decided that they will meet at the Fuurinkan Gym where the Prom will be held. Early in that morning, she grabbed her clothes, that Kasumi rented for her and went to Miyo's house. Miyo, since her parents own a parlor shop, she agreed to dress up Akane because she has been working so hard to make the prom successful. The Prom Theme is about Starry Starry Night.

Everyone who enters the Gym couldn't help but to gasped at the atmosphere. Once you entered and passed by the twinkle star archway right at the entrance of the gym, it feels like a new world. Like they were inside the universe. There was also a luminescent tunnel that opens out to an enchanting starry blue background illustration, giving them the impression of just having reached the galaxies. The stage was decorated by a milky way garland and glow stars around balloons were perfect for the dance floor as the stars light up in the dark.

Ranma, after finally escaping his parents from their cameras. He adjusted his ribbon and tuxedo and went inside the gym. Just like the other people, he gaped at the place. Akane did a good job working with the decorations. He felt someone hugged his right arm, and heard the familiar 'Ranchan' from her. "Hey Ucchan.. wow you look beautiful." he said, Ukyo was wearing a very sexy brown velvet long dress that shows her curvaceous body, and guys were ogling at her.

"Thank you Ranchan, shall we dance?" she asked,

Ranma smiled and carefully remove Ukyo's hand on his arm, "I'm looking for Akane... have you seen her?" he asked,

Ukyo frowned, "Not yet."

Ranma sighed, and walked towards the table where the food was located, he looked at the waiter. "Is this liquor?" he asked, the waiter shook his head. "So what is it?" he asked,

"The president didn't want liquor, it's just Ice tea." he said, cleaning a glass.

"Okay.." Ranma said, "Give me one ice tea please." he said, the waiter nodded. But before he could accept the Ice tea, his eyes caught for a moment, unable to look away. She is beautiful. Akane just entered the place. Akane... she looks like the goddess of the night, she was wearing a beautiful formfitting midnight blue Elastic Woven Satin prom dress, with one strap on one shoulder, sleeveless and when her back was turn at him, he found out that the dress is backless. Her curvy form being displayed in public. Her hair glittering from hair glitters. Her make-up, simple but elegant.

She however, already saw him but she act as if she didn't see him, besides some people are congratulating her with the success of the decoration of the Fuurinkan Gym. So it was easy to avoid his gaze. He was dressed in a beautifully tailored tuxedo that fit his lean, gorgeous looking body perfectly. She asked herself who helped him to dress up? But she'll find out later. Let him come to me... she said to herself.

So she waited, her heart beating a bit faster than usual. And in a moment, he appeared, standing before her, looking like a prince.

"I am glad you made it," he said, giving her a deep bow, his gaze cool though his lips were titled in a slight smile. "I thought you were already been kidnapped." he added,

She grinned at him, but she went with the flow. "Hello there my prince." she curtsied and held out her hand to him. All the people were looking at them. And everyone gasped when Ranma took it and brushed her fingers lightly with his lips. When his lips touched her skin, a shock of response shot through her, more like a heat than electricity. "Cut it out Ranma." she giggled.

Ranma smirked, "You're late tomboy." he said, putting her hand on his arm and escorted her to a seat.

"Well, the last preparations earlier had problems.. but thank goodness we pulled it through" she said, looking around. "Who helped you to dress up?" she asked, curiously.

"Doctor Tofu." he looked at the tuxedo. "I can't believe... I wanted to try something like this." he murmured.

"Well you are already here, so endure it." she said, sticking out her tongue.

"Oh here..." Ranma said, giving her a clear plastic box that contained a white corsage. "So now you're officially the date of Ranma Saotome."

"Ranma Saotome's official date huh?" Akane smirked.

The lights were dimmed and a soft romantic music filled the air of the gym. "Would you like to dance now?" he asked, she nodded. He led her through the crowd and into the dance floor. He drew her into his arms, "So... who is responsible for your transformation?" he asked, looking directly into her eyes while they slow-danced.

"Well.. Miyo's parents own a salon shop... so in an exchange for this whole decoration committee thing, they suggested me to help me with this." she said, blushing. "Good Job ne... transforming a tomboy to a princess huh?" she asked, looking up at him.

He just shrugged, but his hand moving in a slow caress up and down her spine, and his cheek resting lightly against her hair. Akane finally relaxed. "What is this song called?" he whispered.

"The title is Eternity Love.." Akane answered, while leaning on his chest and closed her eyes.

Ranma was a good dancer, lithe and easy to follow. Akane was about to teased him when he spoke, "Akane... I've been thinking for this past few weeks..."

"Hmm?" Akane asked, she rather not tease him. Not tonight.

"Maybe we can attend... the both of us I mean, in the same college..." he said, Akane pulled away as much as he would allow, she lifted her head, and his voice low, "and... I wanted to study accounting and marketing." he smiled at her. "I mean... if I wanted the Tendo Dojo to be successful, I need to know a lot more than I do now right?" he asked,

"But-"

"I can't be apart from you...and not because of our parents..." he closed his eyes, and took a deep breath, and opened them. "I.. can't imagine a life without you by my side..." he said, in all honesty. His eyes saying the same.

Tears sprang into her beautiful hazel eyes, "But Ranma.. I need to get rid of my chaotic life... and being with you-"

He drew her hard against him and turned her so that his wide shoulders hid her from the majority of the couples dancing. "Let me finish first... I never believed in Love at first sight, until the moment I looked into your eyes and heard your words that you wanted me to be your friend. I knew that time, that you have become the center of my soul. And the more I've been with you, the more I've known you, the more that this feeling has grown. I would have asked you to marry me in the future, if it wasn't for the stupid engagement and for my crazy life."

"I-"

"So please... I beg you Akane..." he embraced her tightly, "This high and mighty Ranma Saotome is begging you to stay beside him."

"Ranma..."

"Call it magic.. Call it fate.. call it destiny.. call it love..." he pulled away from her, but didn't let go of her. "I love you..." he mouthed the words. He wiped a single tear falling over her cheek. "So after my confession... are you still going to leave me?" he asked,

Then another bunch of tears fell, but her smile was wonderful, "T-Thank you for your confession..." she said,

"If you really are thankful... you could try saying... I love you?" Ranma asked, sheepishly.

"Ranma I-"

The music stopped and the place became brighter. "And now the moment you've all been waiting for..." Miyo said, giggling as she was holding an envelop. "The Prom King... is non-other than..." she smiled, and looked at Ranma. "Ranma Saotome!"

Ranma blinked and a few more minutes, he felt he was being dragged to the stage and then he was there being crown as the King. "Uh.. what's this?" he asked, blinking. Everyone laugh.

"and now.. for the prom queen." Miyo said, smiling at Ranma. "The Fuurinkan High First Prom Queen is non-other than..." she paused, and smiled. "Akane Tendo!" she announced.

Akane steady her feet and walked towards the stage while many people were cheering up. Ranma smiled looking at Akane being crown as the Prom Queen.

"So let's have a moment of silence and listen to the King and Queen Message for all of us." Miyo said, she handed the microphone to Ranma.

Ranma scratched his head, and accepted the microphone. "Uh.." his voice echoed inside the gym. "I.. don't know what to say.. I don't even know this... partly because I really don't care about the school..demo..." he looked at Akane who was smiling at him, "I really enjoyed going to Fuurinkan High and I am lying if I said... I won't even be a sad leaving this school." he looked at everyone, "You've been great guys... you.. you... accepted my female side and you helped me to some battles I've fought here in the school." he said, remembering those times. "So.. I thank you..."

Everyone clapped their hands, and someone whistle.

Miyo smiled, "Well and you said you were speechless King." she giggled, Ranma blushed. "And now for our queen, Akane."

Akane accepted the microphone, "I just want to say one thing." she said, looking around. "I wanted to say thank you for everything." she said, then she bowed. The people cheered for her. "and I also want to answer Ranma's confession to me." she said, looking at Ranma.

Ranma blinked. Masaka.. don't tell me..

Akane smiled at him, "Ranma.. I'm sorry..." she said,

Ranma's face fell. So it was a rejection... He felt his heart stop for a while.

"I'm sorry... for what I've done to you for the past four years." she said, as she continued. Ranma looked up at her. "and.. I love you too." she finished, and then stuck her tongue out.

She loved him... no.. SHE LOVES HIM! His heart begun to beat once gain. "Ka-Ka-kawaiikune! don't scare me like that!" he yelled, then he grabbed her forcefully, his mouth taking hers in a breathtaking kiss that made all the fuurinkan students gasped. He kissed her as though they were the only ones inside the gym. He didn't care if Ukyo was yelling and some students were holding her so that she will not go between Ranma and Akane. He just wanted to kiss Akane over and over and over.

Author's note: Very short but cute :D

hehe hope ya like it!
Chette-chan
Love ya Philip-kun!