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A/N: So here is chapter two. Don't really have a beta reader for this story yet so if any is interested let me know. Have had great response to the story so far and here's more. I am really excited about getting this story running but I'm still building right now. Solidifying relationships and all that jazz. Enjoy.
Chapter 2: Because She's My Girlfriend
Ron and Tara had made it from the school to the mall in record time. Ron hadn't really intended to speed like that the whole way but as Tara squeezed around him he pulled back on the throttle. It had created a loop that didn't end until he'd hit the traffic light in front of the mall. Pulling into a spot they pulled off of there helmets both breathing heavily.
Tara stood a little and put her head on his shoulder, "So just how fast were we going?"
Ron looked to see the time on the banks digital sign, "Well lets just say I think we would've been breaking the speed limit on the autobahn."
They both dismounted and put away there helmets. Tara shook her hair out and began to straighten it as Ron checked over the bike. He didn't even notice Tara blushing slightly as he bent over checking over everything.
"Finally, finally, finally he's all mine," Tara thought out loud.
Ron smirked, "I sure am."
Heat burned Tara's cheeks as she covered her face, "Oh no. I said that out loud didn't I. I'm so embarrassed."
Ron stepped back from the bike and took one of her hands, "Ya know all I weekend all I could think about was seeing my bon diggity girlfriend. How pretty and sweet you are, and ya know, how your lips felt on mine at the camp. See now we're both embarrassed."
'How like him to do something like that. Just to make me feel more comfortable. How many more reasons are you going to give me to love you Ron Stoppable,' Tara thought.
Tara crept closer to him, "Well, I guess that the least that I could do would be help you remember more clearly," with that she gently placed her lips on his, "well how was it? As good as you remember I hope."
Now Ron was blushing too with a hand rubbing the back of his neck, "Even better."
Both were lost in a moment. It was just to perfect. Finally Tara had the man she always wanted and he was hers, food chain be damned. Ron as well finally had a girl who was just as sweet and innocent as he was. Both of them sure that they had found there very own diamond in the rough.
The loud sound of someone clearing there throat broke the silence between the two, "So are you two done with the goo goo eyes or am I gonna have to break out the hose."
Both of the blonde teens whipped there heads over and spotted there two friends getting out of the car. The source of the comment being the unofficial Queen of gossip herself Monique. She was not someone to just look over either. From the confidence with which she talked and walked, to the way she treated others. She approached the budding couple with the teen hero close behind.
"Jeez Ron, speed much," Kim but in.
"Hey sorry about that you guys," Ron apologized fervently, "you see she was holding on so tight and then I got… well ya see… the thing is… I'm just going to shut up now."
Quick to his defense Tara jumped in, "Hey you guys! Don't just gang up on him like that, he was just excited cause… cause… I was holding on to him and-"
The embarrassment was painted all over both of there faces now. Both of them had linked there pinkies again drawing strength from one another. On the other hand Monique started gushing like a teapot that was about to burst. Kim simply stood back and shook her head.
"Okay love birds," Kim chided, "how about we go do some shopping?"
"Shopping," all the girls cheered.
"Jinx," Ron blurted out, "now you all owe my a Coke, but well Pepsi actually."
As the four headed into the mall, well the ladies headed in and Ron got dragged behind them, they paraded through the clothing stores until Ron was loaded down. He had truly only intended to pick up a few things, but with the girls one thing always begot another. Then of course every time they thought he was going to argue they'd ask Tara what she thought he'd look like in the outfit. Of course then she would proceed to blush and remark at how handsome he would appear. Which in turn would make Ron cave and buy whatever they pushed on him.
They finished up at Club Banana, Ron already loaded down with not only his bags, but all of the others as well. Exhaustion set in as he collapsed into a chair in front of the changing rooms. The girls stormed through the storm, careful to not cause to much chaos considering that Monique still worked there.
"Hey girls," Monique whispered to the other two, "baby boy is looking a bit wiped. What say we give him a little pick me up."
Giggles from the other two girls indicated they were in agreement. A few items were picked up and taken into the dressing rooms. Monique went to bring Ron over and sit in front of the changing room they were using.
"Okay baby boy, this is just for you," Monique teased him with an elbow to the ribs, "aren't you lucky!"
To dazed to really understand what was going on he simply cocked his head to one side, "Uhh what's goin on?"
Not a moment after he had spoken the door in front of him cracked open. A pile of blonde hair spilled out the side causing Ron to break into a mad grin. The blonde hair slowly pushed further out revealing a set of eyes that seemed to be smiling without even revealing a mouth. He was soon greeted by the entire enchanting face of his girlfriend. His mind was bubbling over with happiness that seemed to spill out of him every time he saw her.
"Are you ready for your runway show," she teased him.
Ron couldn't help but laugh, "You know the Ron man is always ready."
Tara stepped out in a the most deadly weapon known to man… an LBD. Sure he'd heard of such things, and certainly he knew that a lot of guys in high school had seen them. He just never thought he'd be one of those guys. Tara did a slight spin that sent Ron's head into a spin.
"So do you approve," Tara pleaded with him, full blown PDP in effect.
"I insist that you let me buy you that dress," Ron blurted out, "I have not now, nor have I ever seen anything so bon diggity beautiful in my life. I can die now."
Tara could swear she was blushing to the very roots of her hair, "If you insist, I guess. Thanks Ron."
Kim popped out of her dressing room in a similar dress and posed. Much to her chagrin though Ron's attention was entirely focused on his blond girlfriend in front of him.
"Hey Ron, what do you think," Kim walked between the two interrupting the googly eyes.
"Oh hey, yeah that's great Kim," Ron's half hearted compliment wasn't lost on her.
Kim looked away dejectedly, "Guess I'll just go and get changed out of this real quick."
Others might not have noticed it but Ron did. There was heart ache in her voice. It was no secret that in most things Ron was slow on the uptake, but if there was one thing he knew better than cooking it was the feelings of his best friend. (Well other than the whole her liking him thing, but come on, what guy ever really knows that.) Unfortunately Ron wasn't the only one who noticed that and wasn't fast enough to respond.
"Aw, what's wrong Kim, not getting the attention you want from someone else's boyfriend," everyone turned, already knowing who the snide voice coming from behind them belonged to.
Kim wanted to argue back but hesitated. Bonnie was right, she wanted attention from Ron but wasn't getting it. She knew that regardless of how they may feel for one another that Ron was with Tara now. And Ron wouldn't leave Tara simply behind and be with her. No matter how bad I may want it, and even thinking that makes me feel like a horrible person.
Tara's head started darting back and forth between them. Ron was confused that Kim had been stunned into silence, and slightly guilt ridden knowing the look on Kim's face and the reason for her hesitation. Monique however wasn't one to bed intimidated into silence, and if Kim wasn't going to act then she sure as hell would.
One part hair flick, one part swagger, and two parts attitude were the recipe to Monique's perfect smack down, "Girl, you had better GTFO. We was all here having a good time until yo high and mightiness decided to come down off of your ivory tower and ruin it. Oh and in case you missed that lingo, it means GET THE FU-"
"Whoa there Mon," Kim interrupted after having her fire restored by a full on Monique smackdown, "we don't need that kind of language. Look Bonnie lets have some honesty here. Ron and I have been best friends since pre-k, and since then we have always been best friends. Then things changed and we couldn't see them because they were right in front of us. Unfortunately for me though I wasn't the only person who noticed how wonderful of a person he was, or rather is. But even though he chose to be with Tara that doesn't mean I will resent her or feel sorry for myself. Sure it'll take me some time to get used to, but I won't resent Tara and I won't be upset with Ron. I'll support him with all I have like he's done for me so many times before, and like we continue to do every day. Because I wouldn't be Kim Possible without Ron Stoppable."
Whether it was Kim's words or powerful stance that did it, Bonnie stepped back, "Jeez no need to blow a gasket you two. It was just a bit of friendly teasing between friends, and of course to comment on how nice my girl looked in her dress. Or what is it you say Ron, bomb diggity?"
"That would be, bon diggity," Ron corrected her, "but that was very close. Though I don't think a word has been invented yet that describes how good she looks in that dress. To be fair I'm not the best student though, heh heh."
Blushing furiously Tara looks down, "Thanks Ron."
Bonnie flipped her hair and put on her best innocent face, "Well I guess I better leave, it's obvious I'm not welcome here." 3, 2, 1… and.
"Wait Bonnie," Tara and Ron called after her.
"Jinx, you owe me a-" Ron jutted in before Tara planted a brief but affectionate kiss on his lips, "that'll do."
As Ron became lost in la la land the four girls knew they could now continue the conversation without him. The looks going from Kim and Monique to Bonnie could only be described as hostile. Tara felt like she was caught in the middle of her friends. Ron had been great with Bonnie so she didn't want to just side with Bonnie against them. But at the same time, Bonnie had treated Ron better and she was still Tara's best friend. So here she was stuck until her best friend saved her.
Bonnie was a lot of things to a lot of people sure, but Tara was her best friend and Bonnie immediately registered her discomfort, "Don't worry T. How about we go out this weekend? The three of us could catch a movie and see just how embarrassed two gorgeous ladies can make a boy."
Tara squealed a bit, "That sounds great. Can't wait B!"
Bonnie then sauntered off with her usual level of satisfaction. It may have frustrated Kim but Monique had to admire that hardly anything could get to her. Kim may be superior to her physically, but Monique knew that if she had any competition in school with gossip and mind games it was Bonnie. Monique took a moment as the other girls went and got changed at just how expertly Bonnie had handled all of them. She'd been able to throw her and Kim off there game in no time, Ron self destructed, and then she had been able to handle Tara's torn indecision. This girl was dangerous. That's when Monique noticed Ron coming out of his delirium.
"All jinxes should be resolved like that," he muttered absently.
Monique sported an amused grin, "Baby boy, you are in so much trouble."
A series of looks crossed Ron's face at that point, confusion, worry and finally deep concentration, "I thought I sensed a disturbance in the force."
The two were still laughing when Kim and Tara exited the changing rooms back in there originally clothes. Tara looked between the two confused as Kim just shook her head. Kim knew that Monique was not your normal girl and that she was almost as close to Ron as herself. Neither she, nor Ron, could understand the friendship Monique had with the other at times. Kim walked towards the register as the rest of the group came up behind her.
Ron was still not sure what had transpired while he was off in his own little world. Bonnie had somehow disappeared and KP and Tara had returned to the dressing rooms. Ron scooted Tara's dress up next to Kim's as they began checking out.
"I got this," Ron said standing in his own heroic pose fist across his chest.
"That'll be 128. 80," said nameless female cashier A. She leads a dramatic and devastating life supporting her mother after a turn to drugs lead her down a dark path yada yada. But we don't really care.
Ron handed his card to Cashier A to the Kim's wide eyed surprise, "Ron, not that I'm complaining, but first it was the bike and now the clothes. Since when do you just throw around that kind of cash?"
Ron looked around nervously at the girls and knew he was busted. Yeah he'd recently received a check from Ned at Bueno Nacho. It was a royalties check that he'd heard a rumor about. Ron was earning a little bit of every naco that was sold. Of course Ron was a huge fan of the naco, he'd invented it, but what he was finding out was that it was an overnight sensation. Kim was supposed to have been with him that day but was to busy crushing over some new art student. When Kim tried to talk about him she would say something about monkies and Ron would just tune her out.
"Well ya know," Ron tried to brush it off rubbing the back of his neck, "the Ron-man is a man of mystery, and as such is surrounded by… uh, well mystery. If I just go and tell you all my secrets then they wouldn't be… uh secrets."
He didn't know what was worse. The hole Monique's look was drilling into him trying to dig out all of his secrets, the 'you are hiding things from me' look Kim was giving him, or the fact that Tara clung to his side pressing her...body up against him and pleading at him with her eyes.
Tara deployed a her full PDP tears glistening in her eyes and everything, "Ron, this is too much. You are getting yourself clothes to help me out, the bike and now the dresses. There is no way a teenage boy could afford all that. I mean, we don't have any secrets in this relationship do we?"
Kim saw him crumbling, "Don't feel bad Tara. Guess girlfriends and best friends since pre-k don't mean that much these days."
Monique new he was done for but couldn't help chanting in the background, "Spill, spill, spill."
Ron just held his hands up, well as best he could with Tara still clinging to him. He had kept his secret for a whole day, jeez he was a push over for pretty girls. Honestly Tara had done him in, Kim was just adding salt to the wound now. He could see Monique salivating at the prospect of a juicy story. He knew he was lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing women, but at the moment he just felt outnumbered.
"Okay ladies, the Ron-man would hate to disappoint," he spoke with his usual flair, "and as you know in an effort to spread a little Ron-shine world wide, the Ron-man did in fact create the naco."
"The what," Tara interrupted.
"Oh, I guess you wouldn't known," Kim explained, "Ron and I had jobs at Bueno Nacho for a brief time last year. They have a policy about employees being able to submit ideas for new menu items. Ron submitted an idea for the 'naco' and apparently it was a big hit."
"Excellent retelling Kim," Ron applauded her, "The thing we didn't know see, was that you get royalties for any ideas they use."
"Okay, that makes sense I guess. Still just cause they sent you a check doesn't mean you should blow it all on us. What did they do, give you a dime for every naco they sell or something? Even if you got a check for a couple thousand Ron you should put that towards college," Kim chastised him.
Ron scoffed at her, "I wish I got a whole dime for every one they sold KP, I only get a nickel. Still, it added up quite a bit higher than that, but money can't change the Ron-man. Well it almost did I admit, but having the prettiest, sweetest, most bon diggity girl at school like me for who I am makes me realize that I don't want to change."
Tara snuggled in close to him, "I don't care if you have money or not Ron. You don't even have to tell me how much they gave you okay. I'm curious sure, but I wouldn't want you to think that's why I'm with you. You are to wonderful for that."
Monique couldn't hold it in any longer, "Well forget that. Sure your his girlfriend you don't have to know cause you'll get all the benefits of it. But as for us poor unfortunate single girls we don't get any of that. Plus I'm gonna die if you don't tell me Ron, D-I-E."
Kim just shook her head and shrugged her shoulders, "Come on Ron. Cut it out and tell us. Or do I have to start telling Tara about all of your success with the grappling gun?"
Ron gasped at that, "You wouldn't."
"Try me," she replied.
"Fine, fine, fine," he relented, "can we just not do this here. Somehow I see shouting in my future."
The four loaded down with all of there goods decided to meet back up at Kim's house after depositing there haul at home. Kim had agreed to let Ron put his stuff in her car and since Tara only had one bag they split up, Ron dropping Tara off at home to put away her new dress and then meeting up with Kim and Monique after. Ron was none to eager for the big reveal. He trusted Monique sure, but he also knew her to be the gossip Queen of the school, and even he had to admit this juicy tidbit was just to much for her to keep to herself. Ron wasn't worried about what the money would do to him now that he had Tara, but the last thing he wanted was for people to treat him differently because of it. Lost in thought he didn't even realize he had taken the long way to Kim's house but Tara hadn't complained so they drove on. It was getting to be about dinner time though and even a mile away he was sure he could smell Mrs. Dr. P's brain loaf waiting for him.
Well if nothing else I know that Kim's family won't treat me any differently for having money. I don't want to keep it from Tara. But I guess not telling her would mean I don't trust her. I know it sounds whiny but why do all my blessing feel like burdens.
Tara didn't know what caused Ron to take this particular way to Kim's place. Even on his bike it would certainly add another fifteen minutes to the trip. But that meant another fifteen minutes holding onto Ron like this, and that was no way a bad thing. If Tara was being honest with herself, she didn't like the idea of having secrets in a relationship. Yes they were only in high school, and normal couples in high school didn't really last, but this wasn't some normal boy she was dating, this was Ron Stoppable. And if his motto was never be normal than maybe they could make it, who knows. She'd already crushed on him for over a year and turned down a handful of other guys just so that she'd always be available if he ever wanted to ask her. But she would prove to him that no amount of money would make her treat him any differently. Then hopefully he wouldn't keep any more secrets from her, secrets are after all what drove her parents apart.
So when am I going to tell him that? Does that mean I'm keeping a secret too?
Arriving at the Possible house Ron discovered Kim was just getting there. They all walked in and upstairs together but not without greeting the Dr.'s P who were in the kitchen.
"Hey Ron, will you be having dinner with us?" Anne asked as her daughter took the parade of kids upstairs.
"That would be badical Mrs. P but I still need to get Tara home too," Ron answered Kim's mom.
"Well I'll just leave you some in the microwave then," she beamed at the boy.
"That a motorcycle I saw you pull up on Ron. Pretty cool, ya know I used to ride one myself back in the day, in fact-" James Possible said rubbing his chin in recollection.
"Sorry daddy," Kim cut it, "you'll have to tell Ron later. He's got some explaining to do and I'm not about to let him weasel out of it. Let's go Ron." Kim growled a bit at the last part and Ron knew she could tell he'd been stalling.
Sitting on the floor in a circle Ron could feel the pressure. He didn't really have that much of an issue telling them about the money. But the pressure they were putting on him now sure didn't make him comfortable. Kim and Monique gave him this expectant glare that said hurry up and tell us. He was about to start sweating until he felt a comforting hand in his lap holding his. Nervously he glanced over to his girlfriend Tara. The look on her face was nothing like the other two. The deep azure pools that it would seemed to be an insult to just called eyes promised him that no matter what he said it wouldn't change how she felt. Her smile was so calm, so sure, and so caring that all of his nervousness just melted away.
"The check was for ninety nine million dollars," Ron muttered without thinking, "wow, guess that was easy."
All three girls were in shock. Sure they must have heard him wrong or that maybe he was just joking. But as Ron just continued to sit there with his usual goofy grin on his face they all knew he'd told the truth.
"Ninety Nine," Kim started.
Monique gulped, "Million."
"Dollars," Tara finished.
Ron nodded to the girls, "Yeah, mom and dad were blown away too. I guess I just didn't think it was that big of a deal really. I mean sure the urge to go out and just spend like crazy was there, but between Rufus, my BFF Kim, the one and only Monique, and my completely badical GF what else could a guy need. Except a motorcycle, I reallllly wanted the motorcycle."
"Wow Ron, that's crazy. What are you going to do with it all?" Kim asked still a bit shell shocked.
"What do you mean what's he gonna do with it," Monique exploded like Mentos in a Diet Coke, "what won't he do? Baby boy you got it made. No one is going to pick on you, or tease you, or anything. Girls will throw themselves at you left and right, and the popular crowd will be eating out of the palm of your hand. Think about it, anything, or anybody you want you can have."
Monique's words hit Tara hard. For a second Ron's face had gone all goofy like when she'd kissed him at the mall. Had she lost him already. She had just got him and now it was over. As hard as she tried to hold it back she felt the tears starting to well up and her smile begin to falter. That however was the moment Ron looked over at her.
Ron's mind was a blur with Monique's suggestions. Yes he'd already considered everything she'd said, but just having someone else say it made it seem all the more real. Anything or anyone he wanted. What did he really want material wise, well that was sitting in the drive way. Plus he really didn't want people to treat him any differently. Sure it still wouldn't be normal, but it wouldn't be Ron Stoppable either. Lastly the thought of any woman he wanted. Ron had to admit to himself that he was a red blooded American boy and had on occasion had thought about a great deal of women. Two or which were in this very room. The thought that neither one would actually have there feeling influenced by this made his grin even bigger. Then in his stupor he glanced over at Tara. Her eyes were wet with concern and her usually angelic smile wasn't there.
Is she worried that I'd leave her for someone else just cause I have money? Sure we haven't been together a week but I guess we've still got some work to do in the trust department.
Ron locked eyes with Tara and reaching out, stroked her cheek with his thumb, "Thing is Mon, I've got all that already. The only THING I really wanted is my bike. I don't want to be treated any differently, and look at her Mon. She isn't throwing herself at me, nor does she look like she wants anything from me. She's scared of losing me, but it does make me a little sad she doesn't trust me. Guess someone just hasn't had enough Ron-shine in her life. There is only one woman I want to be my GF right now, and she is sitting right beside me. My Queen, well wait, I guess your last name is King right? So yeah that would make you my Queeng I guess," Ron laughed it all off.
"Ron Stoppable," Tara said firmly, eyes still glistening, "you have got to be the most amazing boyfriend ever. I just don't deserve you."
A/N: So did we enjoy the chapter. As I said I haven't really introduced the main plot yet but obviously the story will center around Ron and Tara. I will be adding some of the stuff from the show in there but with a new spin because of Tara. Happy to work with any suggestions you guys may have. I love putting my readers ideas into my stories, and I hope you guys feel like you are a part of it when I do. As with all my stories I am going to finish this the same way. I am going to reply to your posts and recognize my followers/favorites. (The names in bold followed and favorited my story.) Just a little shout out because you guys rock and I love ya.
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Reviews: (9 reviews are you guys for real)
Karlow1234ify: I'm glad you think so. I try to keep things original without straying from the story.
Hazard1122: You hit the nail on the head my friend. That's what all this is about. I just can't help but think sometimes that Kim is a bad friend. What could he have achieved with someone who supported and believed in him?
Kakerot Bardockson: Loved seeing your review buddy. Hope you noticed that I added your suggestion. Bonnie will definitely be a player in these stories.
NeoTyson: Yeah I really enjoy writing Tara because even though she was shown a bit in the show they left so much of her character ambiguous. I'm really enjoying filling in the blanks. Any suggestions for episodes or events I should add?
DARKPHANTOM13: Glad to hear it. I hope you enjoy my take here. The main reason I didn't do a Yori story is because to be truly true to her character means leaving her in Yamanouchi. I don't like it either. I will do a Yori story sooner or later though so have faith.
DavidC20OfficalWriter: I added a bit more Mon in this story but have no fear she will remain. She has a unique relationship with Ron and Kim that I will use to bridge some gaps here. Glad to have you reading.
Jedichillwill: Well I'm not doing that in this story. But if you were to write one like that it would most likely have to be the girls decision and not his. Ron just isn't the kind of guy who would ever play a girl like that.
Daniel6: Well I guess that chapter answered your question. But the goal in this story is to start off with how she could make his life different for better or worse and then to push it forward.
Kazikamikaze24: Thanks you greatly. I'm glad to have you reading. Don't be afraid to let me know anything you don't like or if you have any suggestions or things you'd like to see bring them on.