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After being saved by him twice, Tara decides to make her feelings known to Ron leading to new beginnings between the two. Ron/Tara

More than just a blonde

CHP 1: A well deserve thank you

After defeating Gill for the second time by transforming into a beaver-like creature, Ron returns to normal and explain to Kim and Bonnie how they could have won the spirit stick for their team since the two couldn't understand how they lost. This, of course, leads to another argument between the two rivals as they head back to their room leaving Ron in the background to watch the dispute.

"Those two will never learn will they Rufus?" Ron asks his naked mole rat companion, who in return shakes his head in agreement.

Meanwhile, a certain blonde cheerleader happens to see Kim and Bonnie leave and notices that Ron is now alone. "This is perfect, with Bonnie not there to stop Kim and me not around him, I can finally make my move on him." Tara plots in her head.

She had been crushing on Ron ever since he defeated Gill the last time and saved her and the other cheerleaders from turning into monsters. Due to her shy nature, Tara never approached Ron in the past to speak about her feelings towards him as well as the fact that her best friend Bonnie Rockwaller is against the idea of the two dating because of the stupid food chain at their school.

At this point she could care less about how Bonnie would feel, considering Ron has proven multiple times that he is more than just a sidekick, or the so call food chain, she wanted to date Ron. However, that would mean coming out of her shyness and be direct with Ron. "Here goes nothing."

Tara takes a deep breath before walking up to her crush and taps his shoulder to get his attention. "Hey Ron, can I talk to you in private?"

Ron looks over his shoulder to see Tara right behind him with a nervous expression on her face.

"Um, sure Tara." Ron shyly answers. He hasn't had much interaction with Tara since the last time they came to the camp so he wonders what could she want to talk to him about. The two walk near his cabin, so they weren't near Kim and Bonnie, with Ron anticipating what Tara could want to talk about.

"So what do you want to talk about Tara? Oh first and foremost are you okay from earlier?" Ron checks in on her, due to him not seeing Tara when Gill tried to transform everyone in the camp into mutated creatures.

Tara, feeling warm inside from Ron caring about her well-being, smiles softly at her blonde hero. "I'm okay Ron. Fortunately, I didn't get the experience of turning into some creature when Gill attacked us."

"That's good to hear. I can't lie even though it was somewhat entertaining becoming a mutated beaver; I was super afraid of going into that dirty, filthy, sick and wrong lake again." Ron flinches as he thinks of the evil lake that haunts him to this day.

Tara shows sympathy by rubbing his arm for comfort knowing for him it wasn't easy to make that decision. "I can't blame you for that. It would honestly take a brave person to do what you did, in this case, that person was you, Ron."

Ron's cheeks turn slightly red from her compliment and start to rub his neck. "I'm sure Kim would have done it herself if need be."

Tara could tell Ron wasn't used to those types of compliments, which makes her wonder why doesn't Kim encourage him more often. "Maybe, but on both occasions of coming to this horrible camp, it was you who took the risk and was the hero. Honestly, I wish you would get more appreciation and recognition."

In Ron's mind, there are times he would like to be treated as more than just the sidekick or be up in the food chain. However, he also recalls the few times that he got fame it made him somewhat a different person. "It would be great and all but I didn't do it for fame, if anything, it was my fault that Gill wanted revenge on me and twice he took it out of the squad to get to me. So I felt that it was my responsibility to make sure I stop him from doing any harm to you guys."

Hearing Ron's reason for taking on Gill reminds Tara of the moment she doubted Ron and begins to feel guilty. Ron notices that Tara lowers her head like she did something wrong, which she confirms this when she quietly says, "I... I'm so sorry."

"Tara, what's wrong? Why are you sorry?" Ron questions Tara with concern in his tone.

"When Gill kidnapped us the first time, I called you a ditcher for I assumed that you were going to leave us," Tara confesses while fighting the urge to cry. Listening to how Ron basically could care less about being popular and the reason why he fought to save the squad reminded her how she was quick to judge him assuming that he was going to leave them to suffer.

Hearing this revelation surprises Ron and couldn't help but to feel a bit offended at first. Though he quickly remembers that he didn't exactly tell the girls what his plan was and really couldn't blame Tara for that especially at times in the past, he would try to take the easy way out.

Plus, how couldn't he forgive Tara, one of the sweetest and the most beautiful cheerleader on the squad. So he does something that he and Tara wouldn't expect and pulls in Tara for a gentle hug. "It's okay Tara. I don't blame you for thinking that at first considering I was afraid for my life at that moment. That was my first time having to deal with a situation like that without Kim, but at the end of the day, I knew I needed to rescue you guys which led to Rufus and me to come up with a plan to lure Gill away from you all and beat him at his own game. I do appreciate you being honest with me." He finishes comforting her with a soft smile.

"After you saved us then, I regretted it instantly, and it was heavy on my heart that I never apologize for calling you that, to begin with since you do go out and help Kim out. Whether you realize it or not, she couldn't save the world without you." Tara admits without looking up at him; secretly she just wants to stay in Ron's arm and listen to his heartbeat even when it started to beat faster, mostly due to Ron's shyness being around attractive girls.

"Oh wow, no one has ever told me that. Though I do feel like I heard that before." Ron said soaking in what Tara just said to him.

Tara finally looks up at him feeling that now is good as anything to tell Ron how she feels. "Well, it's true Ron, you are a hero in your right, and I don't think I ever properly thank you for saving me the first time."

"Um, no thanks needed Tara. It's all in the days for the Ron-man. However, I did recall the last time you planted a smooch on the cheek." Ron reminds her and blushes remembering how sweet Tara's lips felt on his cheek.

"I did, didn't I?" Tara changes her expression to a more flirtatious one while looking deeply into his brown eyes. "I never realize how cute Ron's eye is this close."

Ron couldn't help but feel mesmerized by Tara's lovely blue eyes to where he only responds to her by saying, "Yeah."

Tara giggled at his response and leaned her forehead on his. "In that case, your reward for being my hero twice should be better than the first time."

Ron was about to tell Tara that there is no need for a reward and tries to move back from her but Tara wraps her arms around his neck and presses her lips firmly against his. The shock took over for a bit until Ron relaxes and returns the kiss as well as wrapping his arms around her waist hearing fireworks go out in his head.

Once the kiss ended, Tara leans back to see Ron looking like he is the happiest guy in the world making her feel special inside as she smiles back at him feeling like the luckiest girl right now. "Ron is an amazing kisser and his lips... why did I not think to do that the first time?"

"Wow." She blushes from him confirming that the kiss was great.

"My thoughts exactly." She tells him softly and rubs the back of neck smoothly.

"Okay, people the bus is ready to take us home, so let's move out people!" MR. Barkin calls out to the squad. Little did Ron and Tara know, He just so happens to catch their public PDA but lets it slide since Ron was the hero of the hour again. However, that doesn't mean he will let them have moments like that in school, not on his watch.

"Surprising I thought he would end up with Possible, though Tara is a sweetheart and maybe she might do some good to him." He mutters to his self before getting on the bus.

Tara sighs before looking back at Ron. "Well as much as I would stay like this, you need to pack your stuff so we can head on to the bus, assuming you are going to sit by me?" Tara asks in her most flirty tone.

"Yes! I mean I want to but what about Bonnie, I'm pretty sure Kim wouldn't mind though I'm sure would not approve of me sitting next to you." Ron could hear it now the second that he sits by Tara, Bonnie would go down the many reasons why Tara shouldn't even associate herself with him, and he didn't want to put Tara through that.

Unknown to Ron, Tara already was aware that would happen, and honestly, she could care less about how Bonnie would feel. For so long she had to listen to Bonnie's rant about how Ron's a loser and how he's at the bottom of the food chain and for so long she wanted to just stand up for herself, yet she never found the courage to. Seeing that Ron has proven otherwise up to now and realizing the type of person Ron is she's willing to take that chance.

"Don't worry about that Ron. I have wanted the opportunity to get to know you, and now that I do, I'm not letting anyone stop me just because they will not like it." Tara expresses to him in a serious but loving tone that causes Ron to feel special and his heart to skip a beat. "She's been interested in me?"

Before she lets him go, Tara gives him one last kiss and makes her way back to her cabin, adding sway to her hips knowing Ron would watch her leave.

As Ron watches on with his dreamy expression, Kim walks over to him. She sees the weird look on her face as well as the way Tara left wonders what happened between the two. "Okay, what's the sitch between you and Tara?"

Ron jumps out of shock not noticing Kim was right behind him. "Sheesh Kp don't sneak up on me like that!"

Kim laughs before apologizing, "My bad Ron, but seriously what did the Tara want?"

"Oh she was asking would I sit with her on the bus." Ron expression changes to a concern one. "If that's okay with you?"

Kim shakes her head softly at how her best friend always put others before his self, which is not a total bad trait but after what he's been through he deserves this moment with a special girl like Tara. "Ron you don't need my permission for something like that. I was just curious since you two haven't talked much."

Ron sighs in relief that Kim is okay with he and Tara sitting together and understands where her concern came from. "I hear ya. I just think she is just trying to be nice because of what went down today."

"Or maybe there's more to it," Kim mutters to his self.

"What was that KP?" A confuse Ron asks.

"Nothing, you better grab your stuff before Mr. Barkin leaves you." Kim quickly switches the subject to avoid that discussion.

"You are right; I wouldn't put it past him to hand me extra homework just because I miss the bus ride home." Ron wines, getting a laugh out of Kim. He swiftly grabs his bag as the two gets on the bus where they both see Tara already in her seat with a warm smile on her face seeing Ron. Ron could feel his self-getting a little nervous for he usually sits with Kim most of the time yet he receives a gentle push from Kim that pretty much said go for it. He then takes his seat right beside Tara and immediately feels her arm hook to his with her head rested on his shoulder.

"I must be the luckiest guy in the world right now to have a beautiful girl like Tara on me like this." Ron thought right before seeing the sight of an angry brunette glaring at him. "Or not."

AU: So after some debate, I decided to turn this one shot into an actual story. My influence for this story comes from the redemption of Bonnie Rockwaller which is a good read for Ronbon fans. As you may notice, this chapter is pretty much the same as the first with some difference. This chapter will be used as the beginning to this story while the other one will stay for those who liked that one.

Also just to point out that Kim is not going green eye over Tara because around this point of the show I would think Kim and Ron see each other as brother and sisters. Also as far as my other Ron stories I'm not done with them just yet, but they made be shorten which I will explain later on their updates.