Chapter 2 - New Love

A week later, a new couple were walking to Middleton High. It wasn't the first time they had walked together but it was different this time. For example: when you're best friends with someone you just walk and talk together, and just feel glad for the other person's company. Then, when you're dating someone, you walk together while holding the person's hand and you feel love towards them. You are very observant the first few times but after a while, mixed feelings fade away and then just love pours into you and that special someone.

However, Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable were still at the 'observant' stage. They had only started going out ever since the Junior Prom and things were still awkward between them. After all, they had been best friends since Pre-K and now, they had developed new and very different feelings for each other. Even though it was weird, they liked it because now, they both loved each other.

"Hey Ron, we haven't done a mission for the past week!" Kim said while her red hair flew in random directions. It was a very windy day and it was quite annoying. She took hold of her hair, and tied it up.

"Yeah, it's so cool to kick back and relax. Ever since we put Drakken behind bars..." Began Ron but

Kim interrupted him.

"No Ron, something is up. Just cause Drakken is in jail doesn't mean there aren't any other..." Kim told him but then Ron put his finger to her lips. Kim silenced and they both looked deep into each other's eyes. It was really strange and they both blushed. Ron quickly descended his hand and put it down to his side. Kim just looked away and they kept walking to school.

"I'd just leave it Kim. Wade will tell us if something is wrong and for now, let's just enjoy a free of missions week," Ron said and Kim nodded.

Yeah, Ron's right. It's been great without missions; hanging out with Ron and Monique with no interruptions. Wade would have told us by now if anything was wrong anyway. I should just relax and enjoy it, like Ron said. I'm so glad that we are boyfriend and girlfriend now. How could I have not seen it before and went out with Eric?! But I don't wanna think about that now, we're nearly at school.

They were really close now, they could see Middleton High and loads of people in front of the main entrance. It was noisy as usual and unfortunately, they had just passed Bonnie and her crew. Bonnie was the only person who couldn't accept the fact that Ron and Kim were dating. When she saw them together at the dance, she had laughed at them while everyone else cheered. Kim knew she was about to saying something but unexpectedly, Ron pulled Kim by her hand and they went inside with no confrontation of Bonnie.

Ron didn't let go until they reached their lockers. When he finally did, Kim gave him a big hug which Ron was surprised at. He hugged her back and they started an interesting conversation. Rufus then decided to remind his owner that he was with him. He crawled out of Ron's pocket and climbed up his to his shoulder. He sat down and waited to be noticed. Soon after, Ron realized his naked mole-rat was there and started stroking it. Rufus felt pleased.

Ever since Ron and Kim had become and item, Ron hadn't payed as much as attention to Rufus like he used to. It wasn't that Rufus thought it was bad, he was the one who pushed them together to dance in the first place. But, pets had needs. Ron was so busy with his new girlfriend sometimes that the naked mole-rat felt invisible. Sure, he was only an animal, but lots of people considered that Rufus was very smart and he had a lot of human characteristics. Which, he did in fact. At least, Rufus knew he hadn't completely escaped Ronald's mind. It would take a while for things to get back to normal but for now, Rufus could just watch young love blossom. A smile crept up on Rufus' face while Kim and Ron just kept talking about their first period that day and the joys of being a senior.

Kim opened up her locker and looked at the computer screen. It was blank and Wade was no where in sight. This was truly a non-mission week. She got out her books and was about to close her locker when someone tapped her lightly on the shoulder. Kim turned around and saw Monique standing there. One hand was on her hip and her dark hair was hanging loosely below her shoulders. Kim noticed she was wearing the latest outfit from Club Banana. It looked awesome.

"What's up girlfriend?" She asked casually and they both hugged.

"Nothing much, and by the way, loving the outfit!" Kim exclaimed and they both giggled. Monique and Ron greeted each other and then he continued to play with Rufus.

"It's from the new collection. Like your hair, totally you!" Monique replied. Kim looked into her mirror in her locker. She examined her pony tail and agreed with Monique, it was a nice change from her usual hairstyle. "So anyway, have you got any missions yet?"

"Nope, nothing! I'm scared, maybe something has happened?" Kim said worriedly. She glanced at the computer; it was still blank. Monique just stared at her over-dramatic friend. Normally, Kim wasn't like this. I'm gonna have to do something, Monique thought. She told Kim to relax and that Wade would tell her if something was up. Kim sighed, "That's what Ron said,"

Inside, Kim wasn't convinced. There is always drama and crimes happening. Drakken wasn't the only villain she had faced. But hey, she wasn't complaining! Even if suspicion was eating away inside her, she would ignore it. Well, she would try to ignore it. Kim just nodded at Monique's advice and she just wanted to change the subject. The more they dwell on it, Kim knew she would get more anxious about the whole thing.

She closed her locker and was about to walk to her next class when her communicator buzzed. Kim took it out and clicked a button. She was so relieved to see Wade's face. Meanwhile, Monique and Ron crowded around her. Rufus jumped from Ron's shoulder onto Kim's. She glanced at him and then asked Wade,

"What's the sitch Wade?"

"You may not believe this but..." said Wade and told them what had happened. By the end of it, all of them were astonished.