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Disclaimer: No, I do not own Kim Possible or any characters associated with the show.

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"Miss. Possible, we're coming up on the drop zone," the pilot announced over the cargo plane's intercom.

Kim looked up from the homework she was working on then eagerly stuffed her textbooks away in her backpack.

"We'll be ready," she called out in reply as she stood and stretched, the seats in the hold not conducive for a good posture. Turning this way and that to remove some kinks, she smiled down at her snoozing boyfriend. One who could collapse and sleep anywhere. She adjusted her stance as the plane banked sharply, the angle giving her a clear view out the window. She appreciated the Mexican coast far below. It all looked so idyllic, just miles and miles of sandy beaches bordering the vibrant blue of the ocean.

She waited for the jet to level out then gently shook Ron.

"…Mnky's… nooo…!" Ron murmured as he curled up into a tighter ball without waking.

"Ron!" Kim said as she leaned down and took his hand, her slothful companion shivering in his sleep. There was no reply from him, yesterday's encounter with Monkey Fist clearly giving him nightmares. This calls for emergency action! She knelt down and put her lips to his ear, and whispered, "Naco!"

Ron's eyes snapped open as he sat up, all signs of sleepiness gone.

"Did someone say naco?" he asked, looking around.

"Naco!" Rufus exclaimed as he poked his head out of Ron's pants pocket.

"I thought we could get some on the way home," Kim replied as she passed him his parachute.

"Ohh, yeah!"

"You know… we could get some lunch while we're here, instead?"

"But, KP, they don't have a single Bueno Nacho in the whole country!" He threw his hands in the air. "Hello, it's Mexico! They should have one on every street corner!"

Ron, it's not what real Mexican food is like–"

"KP, their name is Bueno Nacho! You can't get more Mexican than that!"

Kim sighed and dropped the topic. It was one she was never going to win.

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"Three - two - one - go!" Kim announced, and with a huge grin on her face she took a short run and leaped out the back of the plane. She quickly glanced back to make sure Ron was with her, and as he joined her in flight, she turned her gaze back to the world below.

It doesn't get better than this, she thought, as the thrill of free falling kicked in.

It was an easy descent, unlike past missions. No henchmen or flying mutants to worry about. She angled for a safe distance from the beach, the ground approaching at a furious rate. She waited as long as she dared before pulling the ripcord, feeling the jerk as the parachute opened, slowing her descent.

Touchdown!

She immediately bundled up her chute in her backpack, looking around as Ron landed with a muffled cry. Somehow he had ended up with his pants around his ankles and the cord of his parachute wrapped about his feet. She shook her head with a smile, and wandered over to help.

"Thanks, KP," Ron said as he finally stood free. "I swear it was out to get me!"

"Oh, Ron," she said sweetly, kissing him on the lips.

"Ah-heh… booyah!" he said as he slipped an arm around Kim's waist.

Beep... Bee... Beep. Beep.
Beep... Bee... Beep. Beep.

Kim leaned against Ron as she brought her Wrist Kimmunicator up, and with the press of a button she had Wade on-screen.

"Hey, Wade. What's the sitch?" she asked.

"Not good, Kim. We definitely need that information from Shego, and there's only a few hours left before the nuclear power station goes critical."

"Don't worry, I'll get the info out of her. One way or another!"

"And then we'll catch some surf and get some rays," Ron pipped up as he pulled a beach towel out of his backpack and slipped on a pair of sunglasses.

Kim and Wade both looked at Ron, each with an eyebrow raised.

"C'mon, guys! It's summer and we're in Canćun. We have to party!"

"Actually, I've found out that the beach you're at is–" Wade started to say.

"It's okay, Wade. I've got this," Kim said.

"No, what I meant is–"

"I'll let you know as soon as I've got the intel. Kim out."

"But–"

Kim switched her Kimmunicator off then turned a serious eye on her boyfriend.

"Ron, we're heading straight home after this. We've got to study for our exam on Monday."

"Too much study is bad for you, KP. Plus I've got the new expansion for Zombie Mayhem to finish!"

"Not this weekend," Kim replied shaking her head. "I promised your dad I'd help you study, and I'm not going to let him or you down!"

"But, Canćun–?"

"Not this mission."

"Zombies–?"

"Definitely not."

"Movies–?"

"Another time."

"Awww…"

Kim led her dejected boyfriend across the road and into the line of trees bordering the beach beyond. Within the safety of the foliage she and Ron removed their mission clothes, beachwear underneath. She had opted for a plain red bikini, while Ron was wearing some blue patterned board shorts. She looped a towel around his neck, then one for herself, and donning a pair of sunglasses, she nodded that they were ready to infiltrate the beach and find Shego.

"Let's go!" she said, dropping into mission mode.

She breathed in deeply as they advanced, the sea air invigorating. While the fate of a whole country hung in the balance, there was no need to rush. Running would come later, along with the inevitable fighting when they found Shego. With her mind on the upcoming battle, she paid no attention to a passing sign and its 'do's' and 'dont's'.

Shego's going to be really annoyed that we've crashed another of her getaways.

A short distance later they left the cover of the trees, the beach stretching away before them. This, however, was the last thing on their minds. Kim's jaw dropped, and Ron's eyes went wide.

A nudist beach! Kim thought, her cheeks reddening. Everywhere she looked there was not a scrap of clothing to be seen. Zilch, zip, nada.

"Aw, yeah! The Ron Man is all for the au naturel."

Kim turned to find Ron with his board shorts already off.

"Ron!" she squeaked, spinning about. "What are you doing?"

"When in Rome, KP!"

Kim's stared at nothing, her thoughts in turmoil. Sure, she was used to some exhibitionism as a cheerleader, but this was going above and beyond. And yes, she and Ron had always gotten changed while they were on a mission together, but they always faced away from each other while doing so. Her issues also went deeper than that. She knew some thought her attractive, but she was well-aware that she did not have enough here or too much there. So stripping and parading around naked in front of a beach full of strangers was a nightmare come true.

"C'mon, KP!" Ron called out from some distance behind her.

No, no, no! she thought as she resolutely stood her ground, refusing to turn around. I am not walking around a– a nudist beach… with my boyfriend!

There was the sound of footsteps approaching, and then Ron was there.

H-He's completely naked, and standing right behind me!

"What's the matter, KP?" he asked, stepping in front of her.

Ron's face filled her vision, his baby blue eyes full of concern. Her gaze naturally drifted down his bare chest, her curiosity making it inch lower.

NO! She slammed her eyes shut at the thought of seeing everything her boyfriend had to offer, in all its Jewish glory. It was too much for her brain to handle. "Ron. Towel. Now!"

"Oh? Ahh… okay." After a few seconds, he said, "Better?"

She cracked an eyelid, breathing a sigh of relief at the covering wrapped around his waist.

"Much!" she replied taking his hands. "I love you, Ron. I do! But I'm not ready for–" Us to be this close! She took a deep breath and soldiered on. "I'm not comfortable with… this!" She gestured at the many beachgoers and their lack of clothing. Biting her lip, she willed him to understand her misgivings.

"Oh? Um… sure, KP. I guess, I can see why– Aheh. We should save a little mystery for the ol' Ron Machine, hey?" He wrapped Kim in a hug, his loving embrace doing a lot to assuage her nerves. "So, want me to go and look for Shego while you wait here?"

She went all gooey inside, it was one of the bravest things he had ever offered to do for her.

Shego's MY nemesis! I can't let him go alone, can I? Her mind quickly distilled all the scenarios down into two probable outcomes. If she spots him and runs… she's gone. If she spots him and attacks… he'll be injured! She grit her teeth, fighting against her prudish nature. It's too dangerous for him to go alone, but…

Like a light coming on in a dark room, a compromise scenario came to her.

Oh no!

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I can do this! I'm eighteen now! I can do this! Kim silently chanted to herself as she stood behind Ron. They were back to back, and even Rufus had been made to look at the trees instead of her.

I can do this! Just me! I can do this!

Time ticked away…

I can do this!

She clenched her jaw and reached along her back and took hold of the knot in her bikini top. Without any fanfare it came undone, then she was bare chested before the elements. Out in public. Where anyone could see.

Oh geez!

Her thudding heart was louder than the wind and the waves as she slid her fingers under her bikini bottoms. And she stopped. A will that had defeated super villains and thwarted aliens fought with her base nature. She bit her lip as the sea breeze caressed her exposed breasts, and closing her eyes, she slipped the last of her bathing suit off and stood up.

Oh geez! Oh geez! Oh geez!

"H-Here," she said, passing her bikini over her shoulder to Ron. She did not want to let go, but she somehow managed to relax her grip as it was taken. She quickly grabbed the large towel and sunglasses that were handed back, and with her hands shaking, she slipped the towel around her neck and donned the dark shades.

"KP–"

Kim froze, as along the path came a husband and a wife, and they were naked and kitted out for a day at the beach. Ron and Rufus gave them a friendly wave, receiving one in return. Kim stood there blushing from head to toe, barely able to give them a perfunctory nod as they passed.

To Kim's horror, the woman whispered something to the man, and as he kept going, she walked back to Kim.

"It's okay to be a bit shy at first," the woman said. "But once you get used to it, it's the best feeling in the whole world." She gave Kim a friendly smile, then left to catch up with her husband.

"…Thank you…" Kim managed to say, receiving a wave in reply. She swallowed and finally started to breathe again. The way the husband and wife had looked at her and Ron, not even batting an eye or ogling them in any way. It had all been so normal. And if that was the general response…

Yeah, I can do this, now! "Okay, Ron. I'll be back soon."

"You know, KP, it's a shame I'm not going with you. I was totally looking forward to seeing you and Shego fight."

"Ron, you've seen us fight dozens of times." She thought about his strange comment as she straightened her towel. Nooo way! She raised a hand to smack him, but stopped. He could so easily turn around at such an action. "You want to watch us wrestle without any clothes on, don't you?"

"Think about how awesome it's going to be, KP! It'll be up there with the Steel Toe/Pain King: the Grudginator tour! It could even rival Ivy and Harley's battle from Bricks of Fury: the Final Brickening in its bodaciousness."

"Ron, they were practically naked and covered in baby oil for their entire fight!" she exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air.

"It was a cinematic masterpiece, never to be equaled." He let out a deep sigh of appreciation. "Truly a great time to be alive!"

"Men!" Kim humphed, and with that she stomped off to the beach.

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"Rufus, it's so not fair!" Ron said to his shoulder companion as he laid his towel out on the sandy ground. "Kim and Shego are about to have the battle of the century, and no one's ever going to see it!" He was naked once again as he sat down with a thump, dropping his backpack beside him.

"Uh-huh, yeah!" Rufus replied as he did a few martial arts strikes in the air.

"It's a crime in its unfairness!" Ron said, pouting big time.

Rufus patted Ron's neck in sympathy, then jumped down. He had spotted the one thing that would cheer Ron up.

"Cheese?" Rufus asked, offering up a slice of cheddar.

"Sorry, Rufus, ol' pal. I'm just not in the mood for anything right now."

Rufus squeaked in alarm, whiskers twitching. This was serious. He looked to where Kim had gone, back to Ron, then at a trouser leg poking out of the bag. He dived inside and came out holding Ron's phone.

"Ta-da!" Rufus chirped, but it elicited no response as Ron failed to even look. He placed a paw on Ron's back then scampered away, phone in hand.

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There we go, my first attempt at giving Ron some proper dialogue in one of my stories. And Rufus as well, now that I think about it.

The inspiration for the story came from a deviantArt image by Fnbman. It had Shego trying to convince Kim to join her on a nudist beach, and I took it from there.

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