Long Live the Queeng
Chapter 1: No Prize For Second Place
Disclaimer: I do not anything to do with Kim Possible. It is owned by the Disney company and they are nice enough to let me play with it. I'll keep wishing upon a star until they belong to me. You'll know when it happens when season 5 is released.
A/N: So I forgot all about this when uploading this document so now I'm frantically doing this. I've been working on this idea for a while and have a few idea's for this story but I'm still unsure of how it'll play out. I'm upon to any suggestions so let's make this story for a great one.
The school was abuzz this morning with the latest gossip. Usually Mondays were kind of a drag but there was electricity shot through the crowds as word got around.
"Hey did you know-"
"Have you hear-"
"No he didn't-"
"Yes he did-"
"...Ron rejected Kim."
Gasps and odd remarks could be heard echoing through the corridors. The moment they stepped through the doors though everyone fell silent. All eyes were glued to the two as they went to their lockers. Of course they knew everyone was staring, and they even knew why, but what they didn't know is how everyone found out.
THE LAST NIGHT OF CHEER CAMP
Kim had approached Ron privately after the cheer camp. After saving them all from Gil again the entire cheer squad was all feeling the guilt of having doubted Ron. All the girls had tried to find a private moment and apologize to him, explain that they should have trusted him. Even Bonnie had said something nice to him… well sort of. At least she'd gone out of her way to not be mean. But with Kim it was different. Yeah, all of these girls were on the cheer squad with him, but she was his best friend. They had been best friends since pre-k. But when Kim thought back she'd never believed or supported him the way he had her. Yeah he'd gone a little over the top before, but he'd always been there for her and supported her. No matter how she'd treated him he'd been there and forgiven her. This whole incident had brought him into a new light for her. He'd been willing to face his greatest fears, AGAIN, and even jump into that nasty lake, and even though no one believed him he'd saved them all.
When everyone had gone to bed before loading onto the buses in the morning Kim pulled Ron outside for a talk. The campfire was almost dead but the few embers that remained gently silhouetted the two.
"Sorry for dragging you out so late Ron," Kim began.
With a sleepy grin he smiled back, "To be honest KP I'm not sure if I'm still dreaming or not."
With her courage welling up inside her Kim leaned in and Kim kissed Ron on the cheek.
"Well, does that answer your question," she asked him.
"Oh yeah," he blustered, "definitely awake, oh wait you don't kiss me, so definitely asleep, but it felt so real. Man now I really am confused."
"Jeez Ron," she said giving him a flick to the forward.
"Well KP," he rubbed his neck, "I can tell you this much, you have my attention."
"Good, cause I'm only gonna say this once," Kim spoke sternly, "Ron you and I have been together since we were kids. No matter how many times I've let you down or assumed that I knew what was best for you, you have never once turned on me or abandoned me. The truth is that when you needed me the most I wasn't there. I won't ever betray you again. I want to always stand with you Ron! I understand now that what we have is so much bigger than just friendship, and so much bigger than a hero and her sidekick. You mean everything to me Ron, and I'd… like you to be my boyfriend."
Ron was floored, literally. He fell straight back off the log he was sat on and had to pinch himself.
"Owww," he exclaimed.
"You're really not dreaming Ron," Kim assured him, helping him back up.
"KP, I really don't know what to say," Ron said drifting slightly.
She scooted closer to him and took his hand in hers, "well you could say yes."
An ember crackled in the fire pit and he saw the small blaze reflect in her eyes. The smells of the cedars filled his nose and a slight breeze cut through the holes in his jersey. He'd only ever dreamed this could happen until now, and yet now he wished he was still just dreaming.
He pulled his hand away, "KP, all these years something inside me told me that maybe one day we would take things further. Everyone has always asked me when the two of us would finally get together. You are so strong and beautiful that I never thought it would happen. Plus you are my best friend and I didn't want to jeopardize that by trying to take things further. That being said I can't tell you how many times I've thought about it. And sure, I mean you've hurt me before, and again when you didn't believe me the other day, but just like all the other times I forgave you right away Kim. I could never stay mad at you. Honestly you have no idea how exciting it is to hear you say those words. But..."
"But what Ron," she asked restraining herself from reaching for him again.
"You're to late KP," he sighed, "I uhh, never thought any girl would like me ya know. But when you kinda walked away earlier and were talking to the doctor about Gil something amazing happened. The cheerleaders were all coming up to me and apologizing but then she came and brought me here, just like you did now. Tears were in her eyes Kim, as she said how sorry she was. All I could do was give her a hug and hold her there while she cried. Like it was a big deal that she'd called me a loser. I mean yeah it sucked, but she'd only done it cause Bonnie and the others had started, and you know her Kim, she is just shy and doesn't want to cause trouble with her friends. But then she told me she's liked me for years and she's done caring more about her friends opinions then her own happiness. She said the food chain doesn't matter. Kim I think she may be the most beautiful, sweetest and honest girl I've ever known. She asked me to give her a chance and without even thinking I said yes, and honestly KP, I really wanna see where this goes ya know, and give it a real shot."
"Who was it Ron," Kim pleaded desperately, "look we can work things out. I mean I don't know but maybe I can talk to her and, I don't know we can-"
"Stop!," Ron cut her off, "Look KP, you're my best friend, and I want you to be happy but this time you're going to have to support me. Just like I did for you all those times before. I won't lie to you and say I don't have feelings for you, but that doesn't mean I'm going to break my girlfriends heart just to see what we could be. No matter if we haven't even been dating a day, I can't believe you think I'm that kind of guy."
A silent tear rolled down Kim's face, "I'm sorry Ron. It wasn't easy for me to do this. But that doesn't mean I'm not happy for you. I really am. More than anything I want you to be happy. But I've gotta know Ron, who it is, who is that special."
"Well," Ron blushed, "it's-"
A spark of fire revealed blue eyes on other side of the camp fire, "It's me."
PRESENT- BESIDE RON'S LOCKER
"Look KP," Ron hesitated, "I think word has gotten around. But I swear I didn't say anything to anybody."
Kim shook her head, "I know that Ron, the question is who did?"
A small crowd had started to gather around the two and the chatter had resumed. Of course Ron and Kim had decided to try and proceed as usual. No girlfriend or boyfriend was going to come between there friendship, at least not as far as Ron was concerned. It had been a bit awkward after Kim's confession and then even more when Ron hadn't sat next to her on the bus ride home. He'd taken a moment to take his seat as the two girls he was torn between sat right across from one another. He hadn't made any promises or anything to either, but he had always sat by Kim. But now things were different, he had a girlfriend, and he needed to start acting like it.
But now they were in school and the question was who said something. They didn't have to wonder long though as the crowd parted.
A glare from Kim greeted the new woman, "Bonnie."
"Oh, hey Kim," Bonnie sarcastically greeted her, "Do you mind if I borrow your friend here from you? Of course not, he needs some time with his girlfriend after all doesn't he?"
Kim gritted her teeth, "Well then, by all means. See ya later, Ron."
Kim marched off to her class. What was she supposed to do? It was the truth and she knew it. Kim was just his best friend, she had taken to long to realize how much he meant to her and now she had to support her best friend as he gushed over his new girlfriend and how amazing she was.
Storming off she wondered, 'How many times as Ron felt this same jealousy? And I wasn't as gentle with him, or as thoughtful.'
Ron had made sure that he'd kept his normal routines that past weekend with the Possible family, he didn't want it to seem like he was going to change just because he had a girlfriend. Plus, years worth of bad experiences with Kim made him desperate to not want to put her through the same thing, regardless whether or not she deserved it. The only really weird thing going on was how nice Bonnie was being to him. Yeah, he understood why she'd pulled him away for a private apology and stuff. Of course she wouldn't want the rest of the squad to hear the truth of how she felt about him, but still it was all to weird.
Ron had to ask, "Okay, Bonnie. What's going on here?"
"What happened to Bon-Bon?" she teased him.
"Fine Bon-Bon," he snickered, "where are you taking me?"
"Look nothing was said this weekend after what happened down at the fire. Of course I was impressed when you didn't choose to sit by Kim on the ride home too," she explained, "and of course everyone knows how close you are with the Possible's. That's why I thought now would be a good time for a little girlfriend boyfriend time ya know, before class starts and all."
Ron blushed a bit, "That actually sounds great but there's just one problem."
"And what's that?" she asked.
"You aren't my girlfriend," he deadpanned.
She tossed him an almost irritated glance, "well of course not loser… I mean Ron. Sorry force of habit. But she was to shy to come steal you away for herself. And as her best friend I had to do something. Getting you away from Kim isn't a job for the faint of heart. She probably would've been to shy to even come up to the two of you together. I know she doesn't mean to but Kim can give a pretty nasty glare to anyone who disturbs her Ron time."
'No, I think it's just you she glares at,' Ron thought but decided to keep his mouth shut.
"Here we are," Bonnie said ushering him through the gym doors.
Breezing past the doors he saw her, his angel. She wore a gymnastic leotard as she preformed combinations of flips and other moves. He was mesmerized as she flowed gracefully around the mats. He couldn't take his eyes off of her or even utter a sound. Her beauty kept him quiet, and to be honest he wasn't really sure what to do or say. He'd never had an official girlfriend before. (There was that thing was Ziva but truth be told he didn't really count that.)
"Tara," Ron whispered to himself.
"Ya know voyeurism is illegal right hero," Bonnie teased in a whisper before speaking up, "Ah hem! Your boyfriend has come to see you T!"
Ron blushed furiously and rubbed the back of his neck, "I wasn't!"
Startled by the sudden voice the young cheerleader lost some of the 'spring' in her front hand spring and landed on her butt. Ron rushed to her side to check if she was okay.
Bonnie began exiting the gym, "My work here is done, I guess I'll leave you two love birds to it then. See ya later T, better get showered up soon, class is in fifteen."
The embarrassed young woman set there with a slight blush on her cheeks. She was sore, but really that was from the routine she'd just performed. Every school day she'd come and practice. It was the only thing she had confidence in, and the only time she felt truly strong. She didn't feel the need to be the top of the pyramid like Kim and Bonnie. She was just like her handsome boyfriend here, more than willing to support her friends and let someone else steal the spotlight. As a matter of fact, asking Ron out was the first time she'd stepped outside of her comfort zone and really fought for something she wanted.
Ron hurried to her, "Hey, are you okay?"
"Yeah," brushing some of her curls back she looked at him, "the only thing I hurt is my pride. Bonnie says my butt is big enough to handle a few falls, and I don't know why I told you that. Now I'm embarrassed."
"Ah yes," Ron spoke scholarly, "the old, saying whatever comes to your mind before even thinking about it. The adage is actually part of my 'Never be normal' way of life. And one of the many, many, many reasons I like you. See now we're both embarrassed."
Tara embraced Ron. They hadn't made any plans over the weekend, and she didn't want to hog all of his time. She knew exactly how close he was to Kim Possible and would never make him choose between the two of them. He made it very clear to everyone sitting next to her on the bus ride back from cheer camp that he made her a priority. But she had cleverly sat in the seat next to Kim so that they wouldn't be to far away from each other. The night before he'd heard him tell Kim that he chose her. It was no secret that he had feelings for Kim, but when he told her that he wouldn't dump her for Kim she had started to cry, and of course just thinking about it was bringing the tears again.
"See I knew it, that fall was rough," Ron insisted, "should I take you to the nurse's office?"
"Don't be silly," she smiled, "I was just remembering something that made me really happy."
She'd started to blush again making him grin, "Oh yeah, what was that?"
The words brought fire to her cheeks, "when you chose me."
Ron smiled at the memory. But really she was the one that chose him. He simply refused to be the kind of guy that would dump one girl for another. The truth was that yeah he did like Kim, and maybe even in a girlfriend boyfriend kind of way. But even still, he'd thought this girl was an angel the moment he'd first laid eyes on her way back in middle school. Not much had changed since then, and no matter who the woman was he wouldn't dare miss this chance.
"Well," she shyly turned, "I should really go and take a shower and put some more appropriate clothes on. We have first period so I'll meet you there."
Ron grinned at her, "Yeah I have to agree on the clothes, I mean you look amazing, but I wouldn't want other guys to check you out like this, not that I was checking you out… oh man. What I meant was I'll wait for you here."
She shook her head embarrassed, "I might be late and I don't want you getting detention."
Ron laughed at that, "A Monday without detention wouldn't be much of a Monday at all. Plus Mr. B will probably be happy to just get it out of the way so we can get on with the day. Besides, I wouldn't miss the chance to walk my girlfriend to class, now hurry up."
Her blue eyes almost seemed to glow as she grinned at him and embraced him again before running off to the bathroom. He could certainly see what Bonnie was talking about being able to take a fall or two.
'No bad Ron,' he scolded himself, 'no impure thoughts about the girlfriend, shame on you, me, whatever.'
He waited patiently watching the clock. When she rushed out she was still hopping a bit getting her jeans into the right position and he looked away. He really wasn't sure if he should be watching this as he gathered both of there books.
"Sorry to make you wait," she said grinning at him.
He laughed, "I thought that's what you were supposed to do. Anyway lets hurry to class before Kim sends out a search party, we're already five minutes late."
"Okay, okay just one more thing," she said.
"What is it, you look great," Ron rushed her a bit.
Leaning up his girlfriend gave him a peck on the cheek, "Great, now we're all set. Well lets hurry."
Grabbing his arm she dragged him towards class as he shook off of his confusion.
"Today class we're going to be covering..." Mr. Barkin explained as the door crept open, "Ah Mr. Stoppable so nice of you to join us, and you brought our other MIA how good of you. Care to explain why you two are late?"
Before Ron could insist they just getting the detention out of the way his beautiful blonde jumped in, "It's all my fault Mr. Barkin."
A little shocked the older man took a half step back before continuing, "And why is that?"
"I was practicing a routine and Ron saw me fall so he helped me up and stayed with me to make sure I was okay, he's really my hero, I was really sore," she poured on the pitiful act well with a puppy dog pout that would put Kim's in the dog house in shame.
Completely at her mercy Mr. Barkin took another step back before resuming his military stature, "well good work then Stoppable. No real man would leave a woman in distress. Just be more careful in the future both of you. Now take your seats so that I can start the lesson."
Truthfully she hadn't lied at all. Ron had seen her fall and checked to see if she was okay. He had also stayed behind with her, but that was where she'd been less clear on the details. Giving a secret wink to her boyfriend she hurried off to her seat.
World history had never been his favorite subject but spending the entire class trying to take notes while sneaking secret glances at his girlfriend made time fly by. Unfortunately he didn't have his next class with her, but he wasn't that upset, he'd see her again at lunch and then in homeroom at the end of the day. Starting and ending every school day with his girlfriend was threatening to change his entire feelings about school, a frightening thought indeed.
MIDDLETON HIGH CAFETERIA
So yeah, it was traditionally the girls job to make lunch for her boyfriend, but Ron was proud of his cooking skills and had come today prepared.
Kim sat down at the table, "Hey Ron."
"Hey KP," he replied.
"So what's in that big box you got," Monique asked coming up behind him.
The young woman had quickly become Kim's best girl friend upon entering high school and befriended Ron too rather quickly. Initially he'd thought Monique had been the one to spread that he'd turned Kim down that night, but he knew that she wouldn't hurt Kim like that. The girl did love her gossip though.
"I've been wandering the same thing Ron," Kim added, "I didn't say much when it was strapped to the back of your scooter but now that it's here I'm really curious."
"Well ladies as you know the Ron man is a master of romance," he played up, "and being the master, certain expectations are made of how I treat the ladies in my life."
Monique chuckled, "but isn't this your first girlfriend?"
"Yeah, since when were you the, 'Master of Romance" Kim prodded him.
Feigning a heart pain he clutched at his chest momentarily, "That hurts guys, but the Ron man shall persevere. You may regret saying that though."
Noticing his girlfriend enter the lunchroom he pulled her out of the line.
Looking at Kim Monique whispered, "oh no, what will the master of romance do, forget my birthday?"
Kim giggled, "or maybe we'll be forced to watch him stumble over conversation with her. That could lead to serious regret."
"I heard that," Ron said leading Tara to the table, "I know you usually sit with Bonnie, but if you wouldn't mind sitting with me today I have something for you. She could always join us. I made enough for at least five but I don't know if my friends here will be partaking, I guess they're enjoying the great mystery that is mystery meat."
"Oh," Kim started.
"No," Monique finished as Ron unfolded his box like a transformer revealing several large and small trays.
"Oh yes ladies," Ron made a grand sweeping bow pulling a chair for his lady fair.
"Today at Chez Ron we have prepared for you a Japanese delicacy," Ron said in his best high class waiter impression, "we have have an arrangement of sushi, chicken, rice, vegetables, and a small side salad along with some sauces. Now please enjoy."
With a small smile Ron sat down and watched the drool start to form on the mouths of his two friends. A small giggle to his right turned his attention as he watched his girlfriend prepare a small plate.
"It all looks so good Ron I don't know where to start, I love sushi," she exclaimed.
"Wherever you want to," he encourage her, "and if my friends have decided to quit doubting me they may partake as well."
"We're so sorry," they blurted out in unison, "jinx, double jinx."
Laughter erupted from the table as another girl approached.
"So are you bailing on me now T," Bonnie insinuated, "just going to eat lunch with the boyfriend and leave me out. Wow, who made all this?"
"That would be my amazing boyfriend," the female blonde pointed out, "but he said you could join us too."
Hunger in her eyes she looked away, "As incredibly tempting as that is I'll have to take mine to go. Can't be slumming it ya know, food chain and all, thanks for the food Ron."
With a wink the brunette just turned and walked off.
"Did she just walk over here, insult us, and then take off with food," Kim asked.
"Mmhmm, that girl has got to get over herself," Monique agreed.
Ron handed out the plates and started pouring some green tea, "Come on now, Bonnie's not all that bad."
Kim and Monique stopped everything they were doing, even forgetting to breathe for a moment trying to absorb what the lowest person on said food chain and constant victim of Bonnie's verbal abuse had just told them. Monique went as far as taking a drink of her tea just to spit it out.
"Well that was dramatic," Ron insisted.
"No, what's dramatic is the food I'm going to hurl if you have any more nice things to say about Bonnie, that girl is F.M.B.R." Monique stated, "Five miles of Baaaad Road."
Kim added, "And since when were you in Bonnie's corner? Hasn't she always been your root of all evil? I noticed she's calling you Ron now, but still, why the change of heart?"
"Well as for the specifics it's complicated," Ron generalized, "but more importantly she's my girlfriend's best friend. It would be wrong of me to not at least make a sincere effort at getting along with her."
Tara eyed her BF lovingly, touched by the concern and effort he was making on her behalf.
But it was Monique who responded first, "Whatever you say baby boy, but you know what they say about tiger's and there stripes. Just don't be surprised if she doesn't keep this nice girl act up."
"It is really sweet of you to try Ron. I wouldn't expect anything less from you, but at the end of the day Bonnie will always be… well Bonnie. She cares to much about the food chain and where people sit on it. I'm worried about you too Tara. Once people start putting pressure on her about you two dating, I'm curious how she will react," K im chimed in.
Ron could tell Tara wanted to argue the point but ended up just playing with her food. It was a concern he shared as well. He knew that Tara had decided to date Ron regardless of what that meant for her friendship with Bonnie. And to her credit Bonnie was really trying, and of course there was what Bonnie herself had said to Ron.
"Well not that I care," Ron shook his head, "but maybe I'll have to make a few changes."
All the girls looked at him confused.
He held up his hands cautioning them to wait, "No need to get excited, I would never betray my essential Ron-ness, but how long have you been trying to get me to update my wardrobe KP. Plus, Monique, I know you've been dying to have a new fashion victim at your mercy. What say tonight after school, dinner at the mall and then hit up Club Banana."
Kim and Moniques eye's lit up. A feeling of dread passing over Ron as they did.
"Wait a minute," Tara interjected, "I don't know about this Ron. You're doing so much for me just to help Bonnie and me. You don't owe either of us anything and I like you for who you are. I don't care how you dress, or anything superficial like that. You make me happy just the way you are."
Tara reached out and took Ron's hands. It was clear that maybe she had some of the same self confidence issues that he did. Why else would someone this amazing think that she wasn't worth a little effort? And truly Ron didn't mind the change, it was just he'd seen no reason for it before.
"And that Tara," he said squeezing her hand lightly, "is exactly what makes you worth it. I'm not going to change everything about me. But if a little effort on my part can keep you from having to lose your best friend, then it is more than worth it. Even if that best friend is Bonnie. I know we just started going out and all, but still, you mean a lot to me."
"Hee hee," she squeaked and hugged him before a loud voice cut over the lunch room.
"No PDA Stoppable," Barkin barked.
The rest of the lunch was fairly uneventful except for a few random students who wandered over curious as to the food layout. The four devoured the food Ron had prepared as the conversation was dominated mainly about what clothes he might look best in. Tara of course got swept along with the currant of the conversation and began putting in her two cents worth. Ron wasn't to concerned about the clothes but he some other really good ideas about his new life style choice. Never be normal is right, be badical instead.
Ron somehow narrowly avoided getting detention the rest of the day. If he was going to make changes that would need to be the first thing to go. Luckily with Bonnie being nice to him the bullies were all to shell shocked to know exactly what to do. He was also completely right, ending the day with his girlfriend was the perfect way to end the school day. They sat right beside each other and talked through almost the whole class. They had both let there arms dangle a bit beside them as they attempted to casually hook pinkies discreetly to hold hands.
If cloud nine was ultimate happiness he'd made it all the way to cloud eleven. Sure he could've stopped at ten, but that was to boring. Besides, the more he found out about his girlfriend the more amazing he found her. Her father was into stock trading and had put away enough money that she had quite an easy future ahead of her. Not that she was willing to settle for that. She said he'd always inspired her and she wanted to find a way to help people. Her mother was far from a stay at home mother herself. She was an Olympic level gymnastics instructor and the one who'd trained Bonnie and herself. She was the reason why Tara got up early to come and work out every morning.
Bonnie had actually pitched in when she'd heard her name mentioned adding that Tara would probably have an even more solid and tight frame than even she did if only she'd quit eating so much junk food.
'I kinda think she's soft in all the right places,' Ron blushed at the thought.
Bonnie not missing an opportunity noticed him blushing and suggested that perhaps Ron was happy with the softness, which of course being right on target caused him to turn two more shades of red. Even Tara however wasn't dense enough to miss that and her cheeks took on a shade of pink herself. Fully taking his hand however finally got them caught and chastised by the teacher.
The end of the school day led to cheer practice which of course meant gossip in the locker rooms.
"So you and Ron are really a thing now," Hope asked Tara.
Liz laughed to herself, "caught a bit of that Mad Dog fever did ya?"
They all giggled slightly, "Come on you guys, you can say what you want but we all know how sweet and nice he is. Sure he may not score baskets or touch downs, but seriously he helps Kim save the world. How much cooler can you be?"
"Calm down T," Bonnie broke in, "they didn't mean anything by it. We're all a little surprised is all. Of course Ron is on the squad and everything so I think we all know him better than most. And yeah we all know he has a good heart but he can just be a bit of a spaz at times. But that doesn't mean we don't like him so calm down. Honestly I'm just glad to see him off of Kim's leash."
"And what's that supposed to mean Bonnie," Kim snapped coming into the locker room.
The rest of the cheer squad backed off. They were all fully aware of what was about to happen. The Kim and Bonnie cat fights were a very regular thing for the squad. However this one seemed a bit different.
"Just what it sounds like Kim," Bonnie bit back, "you may call him your friend but you treat him more like a dog. How many times have you tossed him to the side for whatever was more important at the time. Don't think that we all don't know how he got locked in the janitor's closet over night because you were to busy with Josh Mankey to notice how your best friend suddenly disappeared. I don't know about the rest of you, but if Tare suddenly vanished, I'd notice."
None of the girls liked it, but Bonnie had a point. That being said they all understood what it was like to be boy crazy, but it had seemed really cold at the time. Though when Ron had forgiven her they all saw no reason to be angry with her. Even Tara knew it wasn't unlike Bonnie to hold something like that back for ammo but Tara was the only one that knew Bonnie's secret. Well she had been until Bonnie had told Ron the other day. They had both been sworn to secrecy. Bonnie would never have anyone else in the school know her real reason for disliking Kim and her anger towards Ron.
CHEER CAMP- BEFORE LOADING ON THE BUS
After he had finished loading his stuff on the bus Ron decides to go and help Tara or Kim with there stuff. Or at least that was his intention until a tan hand pulls him behind a few trees.
"Mmm hmm hm mm," Ron murmurs into Bonnie's hand covering his mouth.
"Calm down Stoppable it's me," Bonnie snapped at him, "look you and I need to have a talk."
Seeing the seriousness in her eyes Ron calms down and nods his head. He'd never seen her like this, and having known her for so many years it seemed odd that she could even have such an intense side. But the fierceness burning in her eyes allowed for no argument.
"Look loser… I mean Ron, whatever," she mutters, "I know we haven't really seen eye to eye over the years."
"Oh that's what you'd call it," Bonnie shot him a venomous stare with that comment, "okay, I'm shutting up."
She sighed, "Look I know what you must think of me and usually I would care, but things are different now. If you are going to date Tara then we need to get some things straight because you are about to turn our high school world upside down. But trust me, you would rather have me in your corner than be against me."
He couldn't argue with her logic, "Look I get it Bonnie, but we don't have much time here so maybe you could quit beating around the bush and tell me what's up."
She begrudgingly agreed, "Look Ron, do you even remember when we first met?"
He tried to think back, "Well I remember when we started middle school seeing you around."
Bonnie turned her face at that. Something about the way the light hit her or crisp breeze of the morning accented her features. The look on her face was so alien to her usual appearance that he had trouble understanding it hurt, sadness, disappointment, or maybe just loss. He'd never wanted to really do much of anything for Bonnie, but at that moment he wrapped her in a hug and refused to let go. To his surprise she didn't fight him, instead she cried gently into his shoulder. When she was finally done she placed her hands gently on his chest and pushed away.
"No Ron," she gently corrected him, "we met way back in pre-k. We met the same day you met Kim. You were so nice and sweet. You told me that you would protect me and your imaginary friend was a super hero. You called him Rufus just like your mole rat. We played a lot back then and you promised we'd always be friends. I know we were just kids, but I loved you ya know. You were so strong and brave. But then Kim changed all that. After trying to protect her and her saving you, you changed. You lived in amazement of her and spent all of your time with her. I was so jealous and mad. You started spending all of your time with her, and I blamed Kim. I blamed her for stealing my first love. Then my families status changed and I was put in a much higher class institution."
The bitterness in her voice was palpable at times, but then there was sorrow there too, "I didn't see you again until middle school. It was love at first sight, all of those years passed in a moment and again we could be together. But of course there was Kim Possible, and I tried Ron I really did just to get over what happened and be friends, but you did the worst thing you could have done to me. You forgot me, and so again I blamed her. Then you two started your teen hero business and you were lost to me forever, and slowly I turned into my older sisters, just so that I could be stronger and never let anyone know how hurt I was on the inside."
The devastation hit him hard. It was his fault, he had been the one to do this to Bonnie. Sure if she'd had a more stable home life or something then she might have been okay. But she was a sweet innocent young girl that needed him, and he failed her. Thinking back he vaguely remembered a little girl in his pre-k, a brown pony tail and a wide grin missing one tooth.
A tear slowly trickled down Bonnie's face. Ron reached out and stroked her cheek, catching the tear and stroking her face. She smiled back at him, and it wasn't her queen B smile, it wasn't sarcastic or nasty. It was a real, deep down, bottom of her heart smile.
"I did th-this to you," his voice quivered as he spoke.
"No Ron," she shook her head, "we were just kids then. I don't blame you anymore. I wish I could go back and not become this, but it's who I am now. Just do me a favor okay?"
He solemnly nodded, "Anything."
"Please don't hurt Tara," she pleaded with him, "she's my heart. She's the only thing that keeps the real me alive. She's just like you ya know. That big heart, and that glorious smile that lights up the room. You two are really perfect for each other. The only reason I warned her against dating you is because you are always so far up Kim's butt that I was afraid you would hurt her. But she is dead set on having a relationship with you, and I heard how you chose her over Kim. That made me really happy Ron, and it gave me hope. I know you weren't trying to hurt Kim, but it reminded of that good natured little boy that I fell in love with."
With one more beautiful smile she turned and ran off. Ron was left there in the early morning shade of the cedar trees. He now had to live with the fact that he'd hurt someone that bad. Her entire personality was like a living breathing scar. A wound that he inflicted with his carelessness that he couldn't heal or take back.
"As God as my witness Bonnie, I'll make her happy, I swear it," Ron vowed to the wind.
MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL- PRESENT
Kim was in shock. Bonnie had let her have it multiple times before and tried to get super personal but never had anything she had ever said really hit home, but this time it was different. Bonnie was out for blood and Kim wasn't sure why.
Kim looked at the floor dejectedly, "You're right Bonnie. I haven't always been the best friend to Ron, and I know it. Until recently I have always thought I knew what was best for him, and thought he should just fall in line. Of course that's not the way I looked at it, but that's what it really boils down to," Kim shifted her eyes to Bonnie, "but know this. He is still my best friend and I am doing everything I can to change and be a better friend. One that deserves the kind of friend he is. What about you Bonnie, when was the last time you did anything for anybody?"
Bonnie smirked, "Are you to blind to see that I have been nicer to Ron?"
"Well no," Kim whispered.
"Exactly," Bonnie gloated over her foe, "so maybe you should take a page from my book."
With that Bonnie walked out and the rest of the cheer squad proceeded out as well. Kim just looked around as shell shock set in on her. She was just put in her place by Bonnie. The world must truly be coming to an end.
After practice they got cleaned up and headed out. All of her negative feelings slipping away knowing what was to come. A night full of shopping and Ron-shine. Sure, he was dating someone else, but she never felt better than when she was with her long time best friend. She knew him like the back of her hand, the solid comfort that he provided like a stone in a river. Little did she know all of the changes he was about to take on, and how that would throw her into a spiral.
Ron walked outside searching the parking lot. He'd barely been able to wait for Tara to get changed as his excitement was urging him out. Taking her hand unabashed he drug her to the doors in a dash behind him.
"What's the rush Ron," Tara said clutching her chest as the run outside gave her a bit too much bounce.
"It's gotta be out here," he kept saying.
Kim ran to catch up to them and found Ron and Tara standing next to Monique as they waited for her to go.
"Hey guys wanna ride with me-" Kim voice died off when she saw what they were all standing in front of.
"OMG," Monique squealed, "what is that beautiful machine?"
Ron's smile spread from ear to ear, "This is the baddest thing on two wheels. My pride and joy, a Kawaski Ninja H2."
"Carbon," Tara added in finally getting over her initial shock.
"Yeah it is," Ron affirmed, "how'd you know that?"
"Well dad was always kind of a motorcycle nut and he never had a boy to pass that onto so I always had to be girl enough for mom and boy enough for dad. This bike is so fast that once it hits fourth gear it's not really legal to drive around here. It has so much power that it outclasses almost anything else on the road," Tara explained.
All three stared in amazement, "Wow, beautiful and loves a good bike. You are truly the perfect woman," Ron blushed, "Wanna ride to the mall with me?"
"You don't have to ask me twice," she said as Tara jumped on the bike with Ron and he fired up the engine.
"See you two at the mall. Try not to take to long to get there," Ron yelled over the engine then took off like a demon.
Monique was left slightly quivering. She always knew there was more to Ron than met the eye. Hell he'd talked to her about how he'd have to hold back most of the time so that he didn't take the spotlight. Especially when they fought Drakken. Apparently he'd wrap up fighting the goons and sock Dr. D so fast that Kim would still be mid fight with Shego. He would stand there and wait by the self destruct button until Kim put Shego in her place or it was starting to look like she was losing. She was also the only one aware of the shock the other two girls were in for. She'd snuck into school one weekend to use the pool only to find Ron had beaten her to it. He'd worn trunks but that still showed so much more of his body than he ever did. She never really got a straight answer on why he wore such loose baggy clothes, but his GF and BF were in for a rude awakening when they found out.