Disclaimer: do I really need to write this? Everyone already knows that I obviously don't own any of it….

Anyway, early update today. Maybe some more later on. Maybe not. Still deciding. Anyway, here's the next installment. Hope ya'll enjoy it. As always, reviews are welcome and appreciated.

-Flame

Shego woke up to find herself unable to move once again. She started to panic, before she looked down and saw that Kim's arm was draped across her midsection, holding her close to the red-head's body.

Part of Shego wanted to freak out, and fling the arm away from her. But, she made herself fight those urges away. A bigger part of her…the dominant part…kind of liked the comfort and warmth that Kim was giving her.

She lay there, not moving. She didn't want to jostle the sleeping heroine awake. That would have been incredibly rude in her opinion. So, she remained as still as possible, watching the numbers on the alarm clock change with a snail-like pace.

Finally, Kim stirred. She yawned, opening her eyes. A few moments later, she realized where her arm was placed. She pulled it back quickly, afraid that she had disturbed Shego in some way.

"Don't worry about it Princess. We all do random things in our sleep," the green woman murmured, not bothering to open her eyes.

Kim felt a warm heat quickly blossom on her face. "Sorry Shego…I guess I thought you were Pandaroo…"

Shego turned around so that she was facing the young heroine. In her arms was Pandaroo. "Nope. You can have him back if you want though." She held the stuffed animal out to Kim.

Kim blushed again, and took the panda/kangaroo hybrid, holding it close to herself. "thanks…" she whispered.

Shego nodded, and yawned. "Good morning, by the way."

"Morning.." Kim said, looking at the clock. "Shit! How long did we sleep?"

"Apparently, a while." Shego said, sitting up. "I'm guessing that you have to be somewhere?"

Kim nodded regretfully. "Yeah…I'm supposed to be tracking down the whereabouts of MonkeyFist with Wade today…he escaped from prison again."

Shego nodded. "I know. I had heard about that." She paused, unsure of what to say what she was thinking. "Uh…hey, I should probably get going, huh? Thanks for the wonderful hospitality Pumpkin…"

Kim rolled her eyes, and stopped Shego from getting out of the bed. "Where the hell do you think you're going, missy? You're not about to leave. You don't have a place to go to; at least not one where I'll know you'll be okay. You're staying here, and that's final."

Shego gazed at the young woman, amazed at her. "Oh…okay then. I'll stay, if it really means that much to you…I just hate to intrude…"

Kim shook her head again, and sighed. "You're not intruding at all Shego. Now, you don't mind if I pop over to Wade's house, do you? We really do need to find Monkey Fist before he tries to take over the world again." She rolled her eyes. "All his schemes really do get old quick."

Shego shook her head. "Of course not. Go ahead Kimmie. I'll be here."

Kim got out of bed. "I'm gonna go get a shower. Be right back." She walked out of the bedroom, leaving Shego alone in the bed.

Shego sighed, and stared at the wall across from her. What was she doing there? She should have left in the middle of the night and made a clean escape. It would have been the easiest thing to do…so why the hell was she still sitting on the bed of her ex-nemesis? What had the world come to?

She groaned, and shook her head. "I really am fucked up…"

"You say something?" Kim said, walking back into the room. She had a towel wrapped around her body. Her hair was dripping wet. She walked over to her closet, and started throwing clothing on the foot of the bed.

"Nope." Shego answered, trying not to stare at the red-head's body. "Didn't…say a thing…"

Kim turned around, and raised an eyebrow. "Okay then. Whatever you say." She walked over to her dresser, and pulled out a pair of underwear and a bra. She slipped the panties on underneath the towel. "Uh….do you mind…"

"Nope." Shego said, already covering her eyes with her hands. Kim made sure that her eyes were covered before dropping the towel. She started to put on the bra.

Shego couldn't help it. She peeked out from behind her fingers. Kim wasn't facing her, thank god.

Kim quickly managed to latch the clasp of the bra. "Okay. I'm somewhat slightly decent. You can stop covering your eyes now."

Shego dropped her hands. Kim stood in front of her, beginning to pull on a pair of jeans. "So, is there anything you want before I leave?"

"I don't think so….you have cable, right?"

Kim rolled her eyes. "Can't live without television, can ya? Of course I have cable."

"No need for sarcasm, Princess. I just asked a simple question."

Kim sighed. "I know. I'm sorry. I'm just…cranky in the mornings. Trust me, this is the nicest I've ever been before noon on any given day."

"It's okay. I'm not exactly a ray of sunshine anytime. It's all good."

Kim finished pulling a t-shirt over her head, and turned around. "Well…I should probably go. I was supposed to be at Wade's a few minutes ago. You sure that you'll be okay here?"

Shego nodded. "Stop worrying, Pumpkin. Nothing's going to happen to me in your house in broad daylight."

"I know…I know… I just worry. It's in my nature."

Shego laughed softly. "I know Kimmie. I know. Go on now."

Kim nodded, and walked out of the room. "See ya later Shego."

"Later, Kim."

Shego climbed out of bed a few minutes after Kim left. She half-wanted to go back to sleep….but she was afraid to do so without Kim being there.

She scratched her head, wondering what to do. She decided on taking a shower, since she really did need one. She walked to the bathroom, yawning as she did so.

Kim's bathroom was pretty nice. Not too small. Not too big. Shego went inside, and closed the door. She looked around, searching for a towel. She opened up the linen closet's door, and pulled out a jumbo-sized towel. She held it up to her cheek, rubbing the soft material against her skin. She set the towel down, and set her attention on the shower.

She unwillingly stripped herself of her pajamas, wincing as the fabric brushed over her sore body. She wished her healing capabilities would work faster, but she knew it was a worthless wish. They worked as fast as they wanted to, and they obviously didn't want to work quickly.

She turned on the shower, and stepped inside. The warm water hit her body in a soothing spray, and she couldn't help but moan at the feeling. Finally, all the dirt and grime was being washed away. Now, if only she could get rid of feeling of disgust.

She took a long shower, before stepping out and wrapping the towel around her body. She walked back into Kim's bedroom. Then, it hit her that she didn't have any clothing along with her.

"Dammit…" She muttered, heading towards Kim's closet. It seemed like some of the stuff would fit her…shit, what about underwear? She grabbed a pair from Kim's drawer, praying that the heroine wouldn't notice. A pair of jeans, and a sweatshirt later, and she was dressed and ready for the day.

She walked downstairs, and headed for the living room. Television sounded like a good idea. She threw herself on the sofa, and turned on the tv.

A half an hour later, she was out like a light.