Which allowed her to remember what she had gone through while her hands ran on automatic.
Her mind went through the memories of being Ranma's 'pet'. It had been something that she had fantasized about before, but the reality of it had been so much better. She had been able to shed her worries and let him take charge of her, which he had done admirably. There was no clue as to whether he had been nervous or hesitant about it at all, and she shivered as she remembered how in control he had been.
It was weird to think of 'Ranma' and 'control' in the same sentence though, and she found herself giggling at the idea of him becoming some sort of commanding presence. He was good at being confident though, and she she wondered about how she could feel so possessive towards him while enjoying what she had been.
But other parts of her mind were concerned about what could be going on, and what sort of ramifications this could have for her. There were things, like how he knew one of her deepest fantasies, that just screamed at her for answers. He simply could not have just guessed it, and she wouldn't have simply told him. It was wierd how he had zeroed in on it, and managed to make so special for her.
Then again, there was one part of her mind that was doing backflips in excitement over how he had put himself at her mercy. Now she could make him jump through any hoop, and run any scam, and he wouldn't be able to say a thing. If he did, she'd be able to bring him to heel very quickly.
But there was one voice that had her stop washing and curl in on herself. It was a voice that spoke only rarely, and only when it was important, so it had a lot of power behind it. 'Why would he chose you when he could have any girl he chose,' it asked, 'Why would he pick you, the ice queen, when he has four girls, including your oh so popular sister, after him?' That voice had kept her from ever thinking of a relationship, and she had to admit it made sense, especially since she had never wanted to be tied down before.
She was all mixed up and uncertain, and knew that what she decided to do would affect her future. Part of her wanted to go back to being his pet, while another wanted to make use of this opportunity to reel in the cash, and another knew that she could tell her father about this. There were all these possible choices, and she didn't have an answer.
For the first time in her life, Nabiki Tendo didn't know what to do.
But before she could think much more, a hand came on her shoulder and she looked up to see Akane's concerned expression. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah. I am," the older girl replied. "Why do you ask?"
"Because I was calling you and there was no answer. Are you sure you're okay?"
"Positive. I was just thinking about some stuff."
"Okay..."
"Good," Nabiki told her. "Now, I have to rinse off, and move so you can bathe, okay?"
The younger Tendo frowned, but let her sister fill up the rinse bucket. Then she watched the older girl pour water over herself, then get up and into the furo. When the washing stool was clear, she looked over at her sister, but only began to wash herself.
Which Nabiki was grateful for. She didn't think that her ability to hold a conversation was at its best at the moment. Even just talking was a bit nervewracking, what with the way that her mind would wander. But as she sat there, letting the heat sink into her bones, she knew that there was one thing that she had to do once she got enough control back.
She had to talk to Ranma Saotome and see what he had to say before she made a decision.
Having come to some sort of conclusion eased her frustation, and she tried to relax while:
(Posted Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:59)
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