A Second Too Late
Part 2: A little kindness....
By: P-R-P-Chan (who is a Baka) and Ranchan
Revised Edition By: Ranchan
Ranma impatiently sat at the table, waiting for the 'big news' his mother
had for him. Nodoka walked in carrying their supper, She had set it on the
table, served out portions for ranma and herself and was moving to eat,
But stopped when she noticed Ranma's intent stare.
"What is it, Ranma?" Nodoka inquired, loking a bit stunned.
"Well?" Ranma asked
"Well what dear?" Nodoka responded looking a bit puzzled.
Ranma, at this point, got slightly tired of the direction the
conversation seemed to be taking had begun pigging out on his dinner.
"What's this 'big surprise' you've been talking about?"
"Oh yes, I'd forgotten to tell you, I've been talking to your father and.."
Ranma actually looked up from his food, Nodoka's comemnt having
caught his full attention.
"So you're going to let him come home?"
"No.. Not exactly. We've agreed to go to a marriage counseling retreat
this weekend."
"So will Dad be coming home after that?"
"We'll see.. I'll be going to the Tendo's thursday evening, and leaving
with Genma around noon the next day, if you need to call me the number's
by the phone."
Just then, Ranma had realised that no mom meant no meals....
"But what am I gonna do?"
"Your old enough to take care of yourself, and besides I'll leave you
some money for food."
"I guess I can always go to Ucchan's or Shampoo's..."
"Anyways we'll be back monday morning."
"Both of you?"
"It all depends on how it works out."
* * *
The rest of dinner had passed without event and Ranma had decided to go
for a jog, he was just getting back when once again , the phone rang.
<RING>
"Saotome residence, Oh hello Akane!, yes he just got in, yes I'm sure
he'd love to talk to you, just hang on."
Nodoka wandered over to Ranma's room and knocked on the wall, causing him
to look up.
"Ranma, it's for you."
"Ok mom, thanks."
Ranma reached over and picked up the phone.
"Moshi Moshi?"
"Hi.. It's Akane."
"Oh.. How's it going?"
"Great! I passed all my exams except for the cooking.. How bout you? What
have you been up to?"
"Not much, just teaching at the dojo.."
"So how is everyone in Nerima?"
"Well, your not going to believe this, but my parents are actually
talking.."
"Really? That's great! They've been apart too long.."
"Yeah.. They're going out together this weekend, to try and patch it up."
"Well.. anyways I should be going.. I've got an eight o'clock class, and
I have lots of homework to do, but I'll call you tomorow.."
"Akane?"
"Yes?"
"Nothing... talk to you later".
<CLICK>
* * *
Ranma had just finished the lunch his mother had left for him before she
left for the Tendou's when he noticed his mother's Katana still in it's
resting place in the corner of the room. "Wow" Ranma thought to himself
"She really does want this to work out.."
"Well, I guess I had better clean up" Ranma said to himself as he began
picking up his dishes, he had just gotten to the kitchen when the phone
rang. Ranma dropped the plates and ran for the phone."
<RING>
"Hello? Akane?"
"This is Kyoko Godai calling for Nodoka.. is she there?"
"No.. I'm sorry she left for the weekend, can I take a message?"
"Oh don't bother, I'll call back on monday."
"Ok, Bye."
<CLICK>
Ranam sat crosslegged in his room and had a puzzled look on his face, why
was he so intent on talking to Akane all of a sudden? He had been thinking
of her alot since that phone call a few weeks earlier... but it just
didn't make sense to him , well he li...like.. had feelings for Akane, but
they had never caused him ot act like this before.. Just then, Ranma's
train of thought turned to initiative and he picked up the phone. "I'll
call her" he thought and he dialed her number and waited.
<RING>5X</RING>
"Hey Akane! It's Ranma."
"Ranma?!? ... I've got class now.. I can't talk."
"No, wait Akane. This is really important."
"Alright, but hurry up, I'm running late."
"Look Akane.. I've been thinking, thinking about you, alot.. and since..
my parents are going away.. I thought maybe.. umm.. ah forget it."
"No, what is it?"
"When exactly were you going to call me?"
"After I got back from this class, now what is it?"
"Now.. I was thinking, since my parents are leaving.. you.. might want to
spend some time together.. I mean.. come over here."
"Oh Ranma! I'd love to.. but I just can't afford it."
"Well, my mother left me some money.. I mean.. I don't mind paying for
your ticket if that's ok with you.."
"Of course it's ok! Oh Ranma this is so great! I've really missed you..
It'll be good to see each other again."
"Do you need me to wire you the money? Or can you cover it until you get
here?"
"I've got some money, but I'm not sure how much.. I'll call you when I
get back from class, ok?"
"Sure.. I'll talk to you later."
"Ranma.. "
"Yes?"
"I.. I... I'll call you when I get back."
<CLICK>
Ranma sat with a selfsatisfied look plastered on his face as he hung up
the phone, the prospect of seeing Akane filled him with a warm feeling, a
feeling he coulden't quite explain but he was sure of one thing, it was a
feeling he liked. Ranma got up and was humming a happy little tune as he
headed towards the Tendou dojo to teach his afternoon class, as he arrived
at the gates he stopped, and he thought to himself "I guess it's true what
they say.... a little kindness does go a long way, even with
Kawaiikun...Kawaii tomboys." with that and a little smile he entered the
training hall.
END PART 2
Sorry this part took so long but I've been very ill so I haven't been up to
writing. I hope that in the future I get the parts out sooner but I have
family in from out of town so i'll try my best!
As always please C&C! I really want to know if ppl like it and if ppl even
read it^^!
Ranchan