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Chapter 7
Kim felt like shit as they sat on the classroom's chair. She felt real bad about what she did to Angel but her anger towards Shego was clouding her judgement. Bonnie, Tara and Ron didn't say anything to her but she knew that they didn't like what she did.
Silence hung in the air as they waited for their next teacher but after a couple of minutes Mr. Barkin entered the room.
"You're taking over this class too Mr. B?!" Ron asked as he almost stood up from his seat, making Kim and Tara laugh at him while Bonnie could only face palm. Mr. Barkin blushed at his outburst causing him to clear his throat before speaking.
"No, I'm not." He answered. Kim and the rest felt déjà vu about the whole situation as the memory of Shego being their teacher came into mind. "He is." Mr. Barkin continued as he pointed to an old man walking into the classroom.
This time it was Kim's turn to almost stand up at the sight of Gerard. Shego's butler entered the classroom and started writing on the board while the rest of the class stared at his back. Some whispered that he was too old while the rest wondered why the old man was suddenly a replacement for their current teacher.
Mr. Barkin left the room after bidding goodbye to the new teacher and then afterwards, gave a warning stare to the rest of the class. Gerard turned to face them after writing his name on the board. He gave them his sincerest smile and then introduced himself.
The class was easily won over by the old butler as his aura was very relaxed and friendly. It didn't take him more than a couple of minutes and the whole class was already wishing he was their permanent teacher. Kim didn't say anything or showed any signs that she knew the new teacher that was why her three friends became attracted to the new teacher as well.
Time flew by as Gerard thought them history. He was very knowledgeable in a lot of things and their class enjoyed his lively way of teaching. They were so engrossed by the way he thought them that they didn't notice the time.
When the bell rang everyone in class grumbled while the old butler simply laughed. He told them that there was always tomorrow and that they could continue then. One-by-one the students left leaving Kim and the group inside the room with Gerard.
"What's going on Gerard?" Kim asked as she looked at him suspiciously. The old butler laughed at her when he saw how she looked at him. He waved his hand dismissively at her before telling her the reason he was there.
The old butler explained that he came because he was fetching Angel and that he was bringing her home. Kim was sceptical at first but after Gerard explained that Shego was sorry about what had happened and that she was giving Kim some time and space so that she can find it in her heart to forgive the ex-thief, Kim's heart somehow softened.
"Sheila knows that what she did was wrong, but please understand that you are the first person that she had really love, that is why she doesn't know how to show it." Gerard explained before walking towards the door. "Now where could that girl be?" He asked himself before disappearing behind the door.
"It looks like that woman really has it bad for you K." Bonnie said as she held Ron's hand while they walked out of the classroom.
Kim and Tara followed the couple and proceeded to the benches to rest before their next class. Kim was lost in thought as what the old butler said echoed in her head. She was deep in her pondering when someone jumped in front of her.
"Kim!" Angel called her with teary eyes. The young woman suddenly jumped and hugged her while tears ran down her cheeks. Kim was surprised at Angel's reaction. Warm liquid started to dampen her shoulder as the young woman buried her face there.
She couldn't help but pat the young woman's head and then gently stroked her back as well. The young woman hiccupped as she tried to calm herself down but the emotion was too strong. Tears continued to run down her face even though Kim tried her best to hush the young woman.
Her three friends could only watch as they saw the young woman Kim was scolding earlier now being calmed by her.
"Lady Sheila is very sorry so please forgive her." Angel said as she raised her head to look at Kim. Sore red eyes looked at Kim as Angel's crying took its toll. It wasn't like this morning that she felt like shouting at the young woman because she was angry at Shego but now all she wanted to do was calm her down.
They were in this position when Gerard walked out from a corner. He saw them sitting on the benches so he quickly made his way towards them. Angel saw the old butler so she hugged Kim tight, afraid that Gerard would bring her home before she could do what she intended to do.
"Angel." Gerard called her as he stopped in front of the group. Angel didn't respond but instead hid behind Kim. Bonnie, Tara and Ron laughed as they watched her childishly try to avoid the old butler. Kim on the other hand was at a lost with what to do with the young woman.
"Angel." Kim mimicked Gerard. This made the young woman stop in her tracks behind Kim. She pulled the woman behind her in front of her and then gently held her hands. Kim gave them a soft squeeze before speaking with Angel.
"I'm sorry about this morning." Kim apologized. She was about to say something else when Angel burst out crying.
"No, I'm sorry for suddenly coming here." Angel interjected as she buried her face in Kim's lap. Kim could only sigh as there was no way to talk to the young woman while she was in this state.
The group stayed there for a couple more minutes until Angel finally calmed down. Once the young woman had calmed down, Kim told them that they should move their talk after class so that it wouldn't matter if they took a longer time to talk.
Gerard agreed and promised Angel that he wouldn't do anything until then. This made the young woman let go of Kim and follow him peacefully. Kim thanked the heavens once Angel let her go. The three simply laughed at her but Kim shut them up by trying to chase them, unfortunately it didn't have its desired effect.
After running around, the four continued on their way back to the classroom that they were supposed to go to. The couple walked up front and Tara with Kim at the back. They talked about Kim's current situation and what they think she should do. Kim didn't object but instead listened to what the three had to say.
"I vote to forgive Shego." Ron said as he raised his hand in the air. Kim was about to look at him threateningly but Tara and Bonnie's hands raise up in the air. She was surprised that the two followed Ron's decision but before she could ask, Bonnie already explained their side.
"Like what I told you K." Bonnie started. "Look at me and Ron." She pointed between her and Ron as she cited them as examples. Kim looked at Bonnie to Ron and then thought about what the brunette was saying.
"Bonnie's right K and you know it." Tara seconded as moved in front of Kim.
The three stopped in front of her with Ron standing in between the two cheerleaders with his arms hanging on both their shoulders. Ron gave her his goofy smile while the two cheerleaders crossed their arms over their chest as they looked at her.
"Ugh!" Kim grunted as she moved to get them in a group hug. She was so lucky that she had friends like them. They make all the problems in the world much more bearable.
After the group hug they proceeded on to their room and continued with their daily routine in class. They sat in class talking about the subject some more but unlike earlier Kim found that it felt easier to talk about things than it did before.
Once the bell rang signalling the end of the days classes, Kim and the group proceeded once more towards the benches were Gerard and Angel waited for them. The two smiled at them and greeted them once they were side by side.
"You've convinced me." Kim whispered to Angel after she hugged the young woman. Angel became at ecstatic about the news that she immediately broke free of Kim and then started bouncing up and down in front of Gerard. The old butler could only smile as he listened to the young woman happily tell him the news.
"Wait." Kim interjected before continuing what she was whispering to Angel. "You've convinced me to give Shego a chance to explain what she has done but I don't promise anything other than that." Kim explained.
Angel only nodded animatedly to show that she understood but her energy didn't diminish because of Kim's clarification. Kim's three friends watched happily as the young woman once again bounced up and down.
"She looks like Kim after drinking caffeine." Ron commented as he watched Angel bounce around.
"Kim and caffeine?" Bonnie asked with a raised eyebrow. Ron could only nod while Tara laughed at his comment. Kim however didn't find it funny as she playfully hit him in the arm.
"Hey don't damage the merchandise." Bonnie joked as she rubbed the arm Kim had punched. Ron hugged Bonnie and then blew raspberries at Kim.
The whole group laughed due to the exchange of playful banters, their laughter echoing throughout the grounds of Middleton High school.
After a couple of minutes, once everyone had calmed down, Ron asked the question in everybody's mind.
"So when do we leave?" He asked while he pulled Bonnie and Tara to his side to face Kim. Kim stood frozen in her spot as the question echoed in her head. She did say that she would hear Shego out but is she ready now?
She was saved from responding when Gerard finally spoke up. He explained that he has a private plane chartered to return back to the island and ready to leave anytime. All they had to do was say when and they could already be on their way.
"We?" Kim asked not following what Gerard was trying to say. The old butler smiled at her for a minute before replying.
"Well with friends like them. I believe it would be easier to go back, won't it?" He asked her with a smile. Kim nodded after thinking about it for a minute. He had a point and besides they didn't really have anything to do this weekend.
"How about we leave tomorrow?" Kim asked as she looked at her friends. Everyone nodded in agreement while Gerard noted their trip. He told them that he can already have the plane prepared and that he can just have them fetched yesterday.
"No need." Bonnie cut in on his explanation. "I'll just drive us to the airport." She offered.
Kim, Tara and Ron agreed so Gerard was left to accept their proposal. The three planned on the things they were going to bring while Kim talked to Gerard in private. She knew that he was going to be fair with answering her questions, so she asked the question that had been bugging her for days.
"How is she?" Kim asked the old butler.
"She is very depressed right now." The old butler started. "She hasn't really eaten anything since you left and if not for me and Natalie, god-forbid what might have happened to her."
Kim felt like her heart was pinched by what she had learned.
She had never really thought about how Shego felt after what had happen as she was too busy with herself pitying. After what she had learned from Gerard, she was actually thinking more about her situation now more thoroughly.
"How about..." Kim was about to ask if Michelle was still lurking around the island. The old butler simply shrugged his head and explained that after what she had done, Shego made sure that she wasn't going to bother her or Kim any longer.
Kim looked at the old butler questioningly as she was curious as to what Shego had done. Gerard assured her that now physical harm came to the horrid woman but Shego made sure that there would be no problem coming from her again and that she will never set foot in the island again.
This was welcomed news as she really didn't want to meet the psychotic woman ever again.
Once they had finished talking about the setup for tomorrow. Gerard and Angel bid goodbye to the group and gave them a respectful bow before leaving. After a couple of minutes after the two had left, Kim and the rest of the group decided to go home as well.
"Need to get some beauty sleep." Bonnie said as she brushed her hair with her hand. Ron kissed her on the cheek before commenting.
"You don't need it anymore beautiful." Ron complimented Bonnie earning him a quick peck on the cheeks.
"Get a room you two." Tara joked before hiding behind Kim. Ron and Bonnie both looked at them incredulously before threatening both of them.
"You tease us." Ron started.
"You walk." Bonnie finished.
Both Kim and Tara burst out laughing as Kim commented that they were now talking like the tweebs. Bonnie simply rolled her eyes while Ron carried her bridal style before running for the direction of her car, leaving the two behind.
Kim and Tara called out to the two as they tried to chase them. Unluckily for them, Ron Stoppable had mad running skills. Bonnie and Ron were already inside her car when Kim and Tara came panting beside the car.
"We give up." Kim and Tara said in unison as they looked pleadingly at the two. They enjoyed the moment of victory first before finally letting the two enter the car.
Once inside the car, the three continued their chat on what to bring while Kim looked at the distance, thinking about what to expect once they arrive on the island. She was in this pondering when Tara pulled her. The blond told her to forget everything and simply relax for now as she would need all her strength for tomorrow.
"Tomorrow." Kim muttered to herself as looked at her friends one by one.
"Tomorrow!" They all exclaimed in unison.
Author's Note:
So how was that?. I know I was late with this update but I hope this chapter makes up for it.. Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.. and thanks for all your support!
