Author's Note: I must stress that this situation would never happen in real life. Seek advice from Qualified individuals if you find yourself with a mental health issue or want help turning your life around. That in mind make sure its not the guidance counsellor that was around when I was back in High School, one of his charges ended up hiding in her boyfriend's closet for five years. Also Alex Saffic's name is blatantly stolen and I have no idea of the original source, my apologies for not crediting who ever came up with it.

Chapter 1: Is it even possible for some one to understand

Yep just another day was what the girl thought as she ducked out of the way as a red haired girl leapt right over her. She shook her head as she ran her fingers through her severely short hair. She hoped that the red head got the work in on time. An angry Barkin never made for a good school environment. Although that would probably make this day blur together with the other ordinary days even more. She sighed as more students made their way to where ever they chose to have lunch. She desperately wanted to go to her preferred place as well but today she had responsibilities. She grumbled as she fumbled with the keys she had been entrusted with. Unlocking the door that said guidance officer she let the stuffy aroma wash over herself. After opening a window in the vain hope of getting some fresh air she took her seat behind the desk. Most people would find it unusual for a student to take a chair but for those in and around Middleton high it was the most normal thing in the world. There was a light knocking on the wall next to the opening doorway.

"Come on in," the young woman at the desk called without looking up.

"Um Hi," the red head said. "It's Alexandra right?"

Looking up the short haired girl was surprised as to who it was.

"Well I do prefer Alex," she said. "What can I do for you Kim?"

The teen world saver shifted her feet nervously then sat down quickly on the chair across from Alex. Still she was not forth coming with the information that Alex needed to be of assistance to the girl.

"So I saw you earlier," Alex said trying to put the girl at ease. "Late handing in an assignment for Barkin again?"

"Yeah, can't he understand that…" Kim shrugged as the mental barrier broke. "Well that's what I'm here for, I don't think anyone understands me."

"What do you mean by that?" Alex asked

"Well I love the world saving but I'm also just a regular girl," the girl who could do anything explained. "How many people realises that I can't give either up? That its part of who I am but it gets hard when they start affecting each other and I just need a little leeway for some things."

"Like Barkin this morning?"

"Yeah," she said sighing. "You think being ex-military he would realise that death ray prevention is a higher priority than dead presidents."

"I'll assume Barkin isn't the only one," Alex stated.

"Yeah GJ doesn't seem to realise I can't be at their beck and call all the time," Kim said. "Sometimes I just like to hang out at the mall you know."

"GJ?"
"Arrgh, forget I said that please and thank you."

Alex had a little chuckle she wouldn't tell Kim she was related to Doctor Director.

"I just want some one to realise I can do anything but I'm also capable of burning out," Kim said slightly frustrated. Alex considered this for a second.

"I can think of three people who probably understand this about you," she said.

"Really who?" Kim asked.

"Well first that green woman you're always fighting," she said.

"Shego?" Kim asked confused.

"Well last time you came here you had just found out she used to be a hero," Alex explained. "I was thinking perhaps the reason she went to the villain community which has more lax expectations was because she to probably had moments like this."

"Maybe," Kim admitted. "Of course I can't ask her seen as we are not exactly on friendly terms."

"That's true," Alex said. "The second is Ron Stoppable."

"Well I guess that makes sense," Kim said. "We have been friends since pre-k and he was the one who got me started in the hero business."

"He's also the one I see you doing regular stuff with and encourages you to take time for yourself," Alex observed. "He also continues to support you in your hero gig. You know I asked him about it and he said you wouldn't be K.P. anymore if you gave it up but you wouldn't be K.P. anymore if you didn't go with him to Beuno Nacho after cheer practice either."

"That's good to know," Kim admitted.

"If you want my advice talk about this to the people who don't understand your responsibilities or your needs," Alex suggested. "It's the first step."

"Thanks Alex," she said as she got up and went to the door. Before she went out however she turned and looked at the other girl.

"Who's the third person?" Kim asked.

"Sorry Kim that would be divulging confidential information," Alex said. "Your mom's a doctor I'm sure you understand about these things."

"Okay," Kim said sheepishly. Alex heard some conversation from the hallway as she sorted through some paper work and prepared for the appointments she had with other students after school.

"So KP I was thinking Beuno Nacho and then a movie after cheer practice today," was the enthusiastic suggestion. "Unless we get a mission involving some one in the top three on my villains list."

"You have a list?" came the question filled with disbelief.

"Sure Monkey Fist, Drakken and then Shego that's my top three."

"Movie sounds good," Kim replied. "Ron…"

"Yeah KP," he said.

"Thanks for understanding."