A New Perspective

Chapter 1

By 5hadow Lady

Summary: It's been four months since Ron and Kim started dating but things are far from perfect for the couple. A heart shatters because of a careless act sending one on a journey of self discovery and into the arms of one who was once an enemy.

The noise of the rain pattering against the roof of his home and the window helped calm down a certain blonde haired teenager as he stood before the full length mirror in his bedroom. He stared at his image admiring how he looked, it taking hours to make his costume for the party he had asked Kim to go with him to and surprisingly she accepted. He had his blonde hair slicked back and instead of his normal chocolate colored eyes he wore blood red contacts. His face was painted to look very pale as he wore high quality fangs over his upper canines which made little indentions in his bottom lip as they were actually a little longer than he planned and made a bit of an over bite. He was wearing a leather trench coat and black leather pants that he saved two weeks for except for the money he spent on his red haired girlfriend. He had a tight black shirt on over his toned chest with rips in it making it look like something with claws got a hold of him with a red compound that closely resembled blood that Wade had come up for him making it look like he was hurt from it. On his feet he was wearing black combat boots with black gloss metal plates riveted to the toes and around the back of the heel. Around the waist of his pants he wore a belt with two holsters holding very realistic high powered gun replicas.

"Well buddy, does the Ron Man look hot or what?" Ron asked looking back over his shoulder at Rufus, his naked mole rat who was sitting on the bed rubbing his chin in thought a few moments before nodding and giving a thumbs up gesture.

"Ronald honey, if you don't get going you're going to be late picking up Kimmie!" Called the voice of his mother down the steps.

"Coming mom!" Ron called back as he walked over to his desk picking up a long velvet box and stuffing it in his coat's pocket before turning towards the door when Rufus climbed up his pants leg but was stopped when Ron grabbed him gently and pulled him up eye level with a sad look. "Sorry buddy, but tonight I promised Kim it would be just her and me."

"Ah man." Rufus squeaked crossing his small arms and looking down.

"Cheer up, buddy, tomorrow I'll take you to Bueno Nacho and buy you anything you want on the menu." Ron said as Rufus nodded vigorously, a little drool leaking from his mouth. Ron put Rufus softly on his bed as he hurried out his door leaving it open for Rufus and hurried down the steps.

"You look great Ronald," His mother said with a warm smile, "You make a great…"

"Death Dealer mom, from the movie Underworld." Ron said while rolling his eyes.

"Yes, a Death Dealer, why you would want to be something like that is beyond me." His mom said with a strained smile.

"I don't want to be one, mom, I just think it looks cool for the costume party." Ron said as his mom handed him the keys to their station wagon. It was an older car, beaten up and rusty since his parents didn't have much money. He tried to buy a new one for them when his regular royalty checks started coming in but after what happened with his first check they put the checks in a trust fund for him for when he turns eighteen which was in a few weeks. They said it was his money and they didn't want it but he was ashamed to admit it that he hated picking up Kim in it because he knew how much she hated it. Even after all this time she was still a retail snob and it had even grown worse. She hated being seen in anything that wasn't fashionable or didn't cost a lot of money which was why he spent so much on his costume and the birthday present he had in his pocket of hic coat. He didn't really have much money working from working at Smarty Mart and his parents still insisted on giving him an allowance which after spending money on KP was barely able to pull of his costume.

""Don't worry about curfew tonight, son." Ron's dad said with a large smile, "You and Kimmie have a good time tonight."

"Thanks Dad." Ron said smiling himself before hurrying out of the house through the side door and into the attached garage, putting the door up manually since the automatic opener was broken and got into the car trying not to look at the evil garden gnome which was sitting in the corner of the garage which usually spooked him to no ends.

Putting the key into the ignition he turned it as the engine sounded like it was straining to turn over, the groaning noise making Ron groan in frustration himself. "Come on, start." Ron prayed as he pumped the gas hoping it would help. A few tried later a loud bang from the car backfiring signaled the car finally starting. "Booyah!"

Putting the car in gear and turning on the headlights he pulled out of the garage and into the stormy night, turning on the windshield wipers and grumbling as the worn passenger's wiper wasn't helping any. It only took a few minutes to reach Kim's house even if it was on the other side of town where the families with a lot of money lived. Thankfully by the time he pulled into the Possible's drive the rain had stopped though there was still the occasional flash of lightning in the darkened sky.

Putting the car in park he turned everything off before getting out of it and walking to the door and ringing the bell. Anne Possible opened and smiled as she let Ron into their house. He was surprised that the twins weren't there taking the opportunity to be ripping on their older sister which was their favorite past time it seemed.

"Kim will be down in a few moments, Ronald." Anne said with a smile while looking him over.

"Death Dealer?" James asked as he joined them, walking in from the kitchen while carrying a mug of coffee.

"Got it in one Mr. Dr. P." Ron said with his normal goofy grin.

"I'm glad that you are the one my Kimmie-cub is seeing Ronald," James said taking a slow sip of his coffee, "I know you would never hurt her because you know I would tie you to a deep space probe and launch it into a black hole."

"Of course, Mr. Dr. P." Ron said while laughing nervously and pulling his collar.

"Stop threatening him, daddy." Kim said walking down the steps, looking exactly like Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Everything from her hairstyle, earrings and golden ballroom gown matched exactly except for one thing, Belle was never this hot. Ron couldn't help letting his jaw drop as he was once again reminded just how lucky he was to be dating one of the most beautiful girls in school and the head cheerleader to boot. He knew she was so far out of his league but for some unknown reason the two had ended up together and every day Ron found himself thanking God for it.

Ron heard Anne giggle lightly while James lifted his jaw back in place with his forefinger lifting the blonde's chin.

"Y-You look beautiful, KP. Not that you always don't, because you do, I didn't mean to say that you didn't but…WOW." Run stammered.

"Thanks Ron, you look really nice yourself." Kim said blushing a little while taking his arm.

"Say cheese." Anne said pulling a camera out of somewhere and taking a few quick snapshots before the teenage couple knew what was happening.

"Mom." Kim whined as she drug Ron toward the door.

"Have fun you to." Anne called after them, a slight giggle filling her voice.

"Not too much though." James voice followed sternly.

Ron was on cloud nine as the two left the house and headed to the driveway arm in arm until Kim stiffened when the station wagon came in view. Ron's stomach fell as became embarrassed then ashamed for feeling that way. It was the best his parents could do after his mother was laid off. He hated that Kim felt this way but she had to get over it, not everyone's family had two very prominent doctors in it.

"KP…We can take your car if you want." Ron sighed.

"No, its okay Ron," Kim said while leaning closer though he could tell how tense she was, she didn't want to be caught arriving at a big party like this in it. Ron wasn't even sure that his invitation wasn't a mistake but Kim did get one to so even if he wasn't really supposed to get one Kim did have one so they would both get in. "Besides, the tweebs have it tore apart adding some kind of upgrades to it."

"If you want we don't have to go." Ron said quietly, kicking himself. He should have known better than to show up expecting to take KP to a huge Halloween party in his parents' station wagon. It was almost as bad as showing up with them as chauffer.

"Of course I want to go, Ron, what gave you the idea that I didn't?" Kim asked while giving his arm a squeeze.

"Then lets get going, the lady's chariot awaits." Ron said with a goofy smile while opening the passenger door for Kim though he kept feeling more and more like maybe this was a bad idea. He was so excited that they were actually going out to a party with their peers and Kim was ok with it, she was okay with him. As she got into the car he shut the door gently and cursed in his mind as the door didn't catch. Sighing he opened it and shut it harder and smiled as it shut that time. He hurried around to his own side and climbed in, fished the keys out of his pocket and started it up, thankful that it fired on the first try.

"Wonder if Monique and Felix will be there tonight." Ron stated after he pulled out onto the street, noticing that Kim wasn't talking. The red head was fidgeting, playing with the folds in her skirt and watching out the window as the scenery passed them.

"They should be." Kim said softly without looking his way, bothering him a little. She couldn't even seem to bother looking at him, was there something wrong? He didn't get much time to react though as h pulled onto the street where the party was and was shocked to see how many cars was parked on it and it the driveway of Tara's house which was where the party was being held. He found an empty spot and pulled the car into it shutting it off.

"Ready KP?" Ron asked as he turned the lights and car off. Looking over he saw her sinking into her seat as a couple dressed as what looked like Billy and Mandy walked by. "KP, if you want we can go somewhere else."

"No, it's fine Ron." Kim said opening her door and hurrying out of the car making Ron shake his head. He didn't understand what exactly her problem was, he knew that she could be a retail snob and sometimes hated being seen in the station wagon but she never acted so angry or upset before. Sighing he got out of the car and ran to catch up to Kim who was almost to the door.

"KP, are you upset with me?" Ron asked quietly jut before they made it to the door, loud music leaking through the barrier between them and the party inside.

"Of course not, Ron." Kim said leaning in to kiss him on the cheek, about as much as she had ever done. They had been going out for four months now and the most she would ever do was kiss him on the cheek. He didn't want to push her, he was afraid of hurting their relationship if he did but every time he tried to kiss her she would push him away and it hurt. Kim was more than happy to kiss Monkey boy when they were dating and they only dated a month.

"What are you doing here, Stoppable?" Bonnie asked with a sneer after opening the door and seeing the two standing there.

"We were invited." Kim said while glaring at Bonnie.

"I can't believe you are still with that loser, Kim." Bonnie sneered, "It's so unbefitting of a cheerleader. In fact, Josh Mankey is here tonight by himself, you should really think about trading up and dropping this loser."

"Go to hell Bonnie." Kim snapped pushing past the other cheerleader and dragging Ron in behind her. "I'm sorry about Bonnie."

"Hey, don't worry about it KP." Ron said smiling a little. It always made him feel better when Kim stood up for him. It did show that she cared and that always managed to raise his spirits.

"No big, Ron." Kim said dragging him through the crowd and out back where there wasn't many people but there were a few couples dancing near the pool.

"What's up, GF?" Monique asked as Felix and her stopped dancing and joined them. Monique looked like an Egyptian goddess, her sleek ivory dress and gold choker and headdress and gold hoop earrings while Felix was dressed in a black suit and bald cap resembling Professor X from the X-Men in his wheel chair.

"Looking forward to a great night." Kim said smiling brightly as Felix looked worriedly at Ron.

"Hey buddy, something wrong?" Felix asked.

"Nah man, the Ron Man is all good." Ron said with a large grin that didn't seem to make it to his eyes.

"I want to borrow Kim for a few minutes, you boys can take care of yourselves can't you?" Monique asked while not really waiting for an answer before dragging Kim back inside the house.

"Ron, I might not know you as well as Kim or Monique but you are one of my best friends and I know when something is bothering you so spill it dude." Felix said staring up into Ron's eyes.

"Felix, there isn't anything wrong." Ron said shaking his head sadly before walking back into the house while ignoring the 'Loser' statements and glares of most of the people there as he looked for Kim. It didn't take long to find the girls standing over the punch bowl in the kitchen talking.

"Come on, Ron, let's dance." Kim said, a bit of an angry look on her face as she dragged him into the living room to dance to the blaring music.

"KP, is there something wrong?" Ron asked, worry filling him over the upset expression on the redhead's face as she mechanically moved her body to the beat of the music though it didn't seem her heart was in it.

"Nothing is wrong." Kim snapped startling Ron into quietness. He knew when not to push KP and by the look on the girl's face now was one of those times that silence was the better part of valor so he just danced with his girlfriend.

It went on like that for almost an hour, every time he tried to strike up a conversation with her she would just glare at him causing him to shut up. He was about to ask if they could take a break for a few minutes and get a drink when Josh came up to the two with a small smile. He wasn't even in a costume like most everyone else.

"Hey, I was wondering if I could have a dance." Josh asked Kim and Ron was about to tell him to leave them alone when Kim seemed to smile for the first time that evening genuinely.

"Sure, you wouldn't mind would you Ron?" Kim asked smiling sweetly at Ron melting his heart and making him do the only thing he could.

"Of course not." Ron sighed before walking away, Monique pulling him by the elbow into the kitchen.

"Damn it, Ron." Monique snapped, "You don't have to take that."

"Take what?" Ron asked scratching the back of his head.

"Boy, I may love Kimmie to pieces but the way she is treating you is wrong." Monique said, "She's with you, not Mankey, go in there and tell pretty boy to shove off."

"I can't, Monique, it might upset KP." Ron sighed in defeat.

"She's your GF, not Mankey's." Monique said,

"That's the point, Monique. She's my girlfriend, who else do you think would give a loser like me the time of day?" Ron said, his eyes watering a little. "Damn contacts."

"Ron, you so are not a loser." Monique said as Felix rolled up to join them.

"Yeah, and maybe Drakken will take over the world tonight." Ron said in disgust, he knew what he was and accepted it. Why couldn't Monique just accept it like everyone else. Apparently Kim was beginning to accept it the way she was treating him lately. She was just too good a person to say anything about it.

"Ron, we only want to help you." Felix said.

"I'm beyond help." Ron sighed walking from the kitchen back into the living room but didn't see Kim. Worried he started looking for her, checking all the rooms downstairs as he started worrying about her until he realized that Monkey boy was missing also. Walking up the steps he checked a couple rooms which turned out to be empty bedrooms until coming to one room whose door was slightly open with Kim's voice coming out. Peeking into the crack he could see Kim and Josh's reflection in the mirror. Kim was leaning back against the wall while Josh was uncomfortably close, his face just inches from her's as he leaned on one arm which was planted against the wall next to her head.

"Come on, Kim, all I want is another chance." Josh was saying, his voice clear.

"Josh, I'm dating Ron now." Kim said though she wasn't fighting him.

"Kim , I miss you so much it hurts." Josh said, his free hand caressing her cheek as their eyes locked onto each others.

"Okay, call me tomorrow and we'll talk." Kim said.

"Thank you so much Kim." Josh said leaning in, his lips brushing against hers. Ron was shocked but he kept telling himself that she was going to push the boy away but instead she wrapped her arms around him bringing him closer and deepening the kiss. Ron backed away from the door, stumbling while breathing hard trying to get control of himself as he felt his heart shattering.

He couldn't believe it, Kim and Monkey boy was making out right there in front of him. She was supposed to be his girlfriend, his best friend and she was betraying him like he meant nothing to her. Spinning around he ran sown the steps, roughly pushing past the crowd and out the door and into the uncaring night.