This is just a little tidbit to keep your mailboxes full =)  I wrote this a
while ago to keep in practice of writing (about a week ago)  I never tossed
it thru the spell checker, so you may notice some spelling errors.  It's not
quite the same as my usual writing style, but it has a place in my heart =)
Azusa-chan



Azusa-chan
mimzy@ix.netcom.com
A Ranma 1/2 fanfiction

This is just a little tidbit I wrote to ward off the dreaded
disease 'writer's block.'  I don't really know what to think
about it, so I'll let you form your own opinion with none of my
sarcastic comments ringing in your ears.  There's a tiny bit of
mild swearing.  Ranma 1/2 is the property of the wonderful
Rumiko Takahashi.  All rights reserved.

*****Miscommunications*****

Akane jogged along, a sheen of sweat shining on her forehead.
She was feeling great.  It was early and the sun had barely
begun to dance along the horizon.  It looked like someone had
spilled red and purple paint on the sky.
   She went to jog one more lap.  She was really getting into
her run.  She threw kicks and punches at her imaginary opponant.
Her mind began to wander.  She started to hum a song and when
she finished her run, she didn't notice she was still humming.
   She went in to take a bath and when she got out, Kasumi was
just laying out breakfast.  "Want some help?" Akane asked.
   Kasumi looked up.  "Yes, thank you, Akane."
   Ranma walked out.  "Man, something sure smells good, Kasumi.
Ohayou.  Hi, Akane."
   "Hi, Ranma," Akane said brightly.
   "You're sure in a good mood today, Akane.  What's up?"
   "Oh, not much," she said.  "Just got done working out and
bathing."  :I have a plan!: she thought excitedly.  :But I'm not
telling you about it!:
   Ranma shrugged.  He didn't care what put her in a good mood.
Just as long as she was in one.  :Maybe I can get her to eat
lunch with me today,: he thought absently.
   :I'm gunna make that dummy eat with me today if it's the last
thing I do!: Akane thought.
   "Akane," Ranma started.
   "Ranma," Akane said at exactly the same time.
   They both blushed and said in unison, "You first."  They
blushed harder.  "No, it's okay.  Nevermind."
   "Oh my!" Kasumi giggled.  "You two!  So silly!"
   :Damn,: Akane thought.
   :Damn,: Ranma thought.

They walked to school together without saying anything.  Ranma
was worried that Akane was mad at him.  Akane was worried that
Ranma was fustraited with her.
   :Men,: Akana thought.
   :Women,: Ranma thought.

Later that day, Ranma passed Akane a note asking her to lunch.
He gave the meeting place, a certin tree, and she clutched the
letter to her chest in excitement.  She blushed when people
around her noticed her reaction.

Ranma was proud of himself for passing Akane the note.  It was
so much eaiser to get a message through that way.  Less ways it
can get messed up.

Akane waited for Ranma at the tree.  Half of lunch had passed,
and he didn't show.  She stormed off, angry and crying.

Ranma waited for Akane under the tree.  He waited for her all
lunch period.  She didn't show until lunch was almost over.
   "Where the hell have you been?" Akane screamed.
   "Where have *I* been?  Where have *you* been?  I told you to
meet me under the tree!"
   Akane blinked.  Ooops...Wrong tree?  She stared laughing.
Ranma looked at her sideways, then shrugged and joined her.

*the end*