I'm back!

I apologise for the long wait. My dumbass of a sister thought it was okay to take her revenge on my laptop, where all my work was stored. (She was punished, I assure you.) So my laptop was ruined, which meant that I had to find a job and save enough money to buy a new laptop, as well as save enough to have my hard drive from my old laptop restored. (FYI that shit is expensive; especially when the asshole technician takes a ridiculous amount of time locating the files...qualified my ass.) Anyway I have brought a spanking new laptop and I've started again on my files, because only half of my files were recovered. I'll be taking a little longer to update due to working hours, but I'll honestly try my best. Please bear with me; I'll make it past this rough patch I promise. =)

Beyond the Expected

Chapter 10 – At the end of the day

Half through lunch the male half of the Possible clan joined the light feast prepared by the culinary genius that was Angela, assisted by Ann, who gave the lunch a homey touch. The food was quickly disappearing before Shego's eyes, she was thankful that she had had her fill before the guys had joined them.

After lunch Angela declined Shego's offer of being driven home and called for a cab, regretfully she had her restaurant to run otherwise she would have loved to stay and tease Kim for a little longer. It's true what they say; red head's do have a fiery temper. Angela was happy to revoke such passion in the younger girl; it at least showed that Kim cared for Shego in a more than friendly manner.

"Are you sure I can't give you a ride? I don't mind honest, I mean I'm the reason you're here anyway." Shego asked guilty.

"Shego, Angela said she was fine with a cab. Besides she's a big girl, not to mention the fact that she has already called for a cab." Kim huffed. Was she asking too much in wanting all of Shego's attention for five minutes, without Angela stealing her away? Honestly.

Angela and Kim stared at each other, till the honking of the cabbies horn sounding broke through. It was perfect timing. Grinning Angela leaned closer to Shego giving her a lingering peck on her quickly reddening cheek, pulling back even slower just to make a show of it. The brunette's closed eyes slowly cracked open, flicking a smug look towards a glaring red head. With a quick goodbye to the Possible's Angela made a swift exit, knowingly leaving Shego to deal with the jealously of her new 'friend'.

"What the hell was that?" Kim growled, still looking at the closed door of her home. It was as if she was trying to see through the door to continue glaring at Angela's back.

She was so busy torturing the chef in her thoughts that she once again didn't notice the pale green woman come closer. Only when she felt a soft hand gently stroke her cheek, did she look away from the closed door to look into Shego's loving eyes. She could see and feel Shego's love for her just in the older woman's gaze. It made her being melt just a little.

"Ssshh. She's just trying to get to you Kimmie. Just ignore her; you know I only want you, even if we are just friends. You have absolutely no reason to feel threatened by Angie." Shego whispered, her breath brushing over Kim's pink tipped ear. And she melted just that little bit more, though it was more obvious this time as her shoulder's relaxed and her brow softened.

Shego smiled as she pulled back, seeing the reaction she had caused in the younger woman was a great self esteem booster, being able to calm someone so easily with a few words were definitely a good sign for a budding relationship.

"Can you stay over tonight?" Kim asked shyly. She had no idea why she asked, it wasn't like Shego and herself we're going to share the same bed. So it was actually kind of pointless in having Shego sleep over, though the thought of being close to Shego was nice.

"No can do Pumpkin. Got to get the dogs back to the house at some point and I have neglected them these past few days. How about I pick you and Roman up tomorrow and we can make a day of it?" Shego replied confidently. She had Kim's attention, so it was time to let Kim come to her when she was good and ready. Patience is a virtue, and it would pay off in the end hopefully.

"Yes! I mean yeah that sounds great, good even." Kim cleared her throat loudly, turning her blush away from Shego's vision.

"Okay so I'll see you tomorrow, bright and early." Shego chuckled. Making a quick move she dipped in and kissed Kim lightly on the already burning cheek, pulling back with a grin Shego whistled quietly and moved to the door, just in time to open it for the two huge furry forms to dash threw it, Shego not far behind her faithful companions.

Kim remained in the hall way, hand on cherry red cheek. She was in full sight of Ann, who had sat in her arm chair and watched the seat. Seeing her daughter frozen on the spot by a mere kiss to her cheek made her groan. Her daughter was becoming such a cliché.

When Shego got home, her pets had headed straight out to the woods at the back of her house, leaving her to herself. Shego had called Angela, scolding her friend for purposely teasing Kim. And as she had nothing else to attend to, the only thing left to do was snuggle down in her bed and get the proper sleep that she had missed out on the previous night. After all she would need it if she was going to be spending a full day with Kim and her son.

By 6:15 in the morning Shego was already up and ready to continue her quest for Kim Possible. She had the day all planned out. First they would go to the mall for some shopping; courtesy of Shego of course. Second would be a trip to the local park; for Roman. Third would be lunch; again courtesy of Shego. That was all she had so far, but she was sure that Kim might have a few ideas. The plan was to treat Kim like she had never been treated before; no expenses spared. You may not be able to buy love, but it was a big help in the 'wooing' section of love.

Since Bella and Ciao weren't coming with them today, Shego settled for a calm form of transport. Thankfully she had such a vehicle in her garage. An untouched sparkling 2011 model white GMC Acadia Denalli sat square in the middle of its own raised podium. It was her favourite vehicle, hence why she had left it untouched. It was the safest a car could be, perfect for carrying children. It was fate that she just so happened to steal the only model made from the production line just before her 'turning over a new leaf'.

Thankfully the day before, when she left Kim's house, Shego had made a quick stop at Care4Kids and brought a very expensive baby seat. The sales lady had assured her that it was the top of the line. Hopefully this would show her thoughtful side, and Shego knew that Roman couldn't sit on Kim's lap every time he was in the car. And there was also the issue of when she'd be taking Roman be herself, the seat was a must buy.

With the baby seat secured safely on the middle back seat, so that Shego was able to see him at all times just by looking through her rear view mirror, Shego set off on her way to the Possible's house. She took her time driving there, as she didn't want to be too early and she was also being cautious of the car's well being; she had full confidence in her own driving, but the other drivers on the road not so much.

It was almost 8:15am when Shego pulled up in her family safe SUV. She checked the time once more before getting out and heading up the driveway path, towards the door. Her hand had barely touched the hard wood, before it was wrenched open by a slightly over eager red head.

"Morning Princess." Shego smiled, visibly pleased with Kim's excitement.

"Morning Shego, please come in." Kim replied her smile almost breaking her face. Her family weren't awake yet, so she was trying not to be too loud in her excitement, but she couldn't help the squeal that slipped out as she bolted up the stairs to get her bags. She had left Shego to get Roman, who was just finishing her breakfast.

Walking into the kitchen she saw that neither Shego nor her son were present, moving to the door she saw that Shego was loading her little boy into a large white SUV. She definitely hadn't seen that car before, though it looked like it could plough through a building and come out without a scratch.

While in awe of the monster parked outside her house, Kim was startled by the blaring of the car horn. Gasping the young red head patted her chest, trying to calm her erratic heartbeat. Scowling Kim walked closer to the car and opened the door, upon opening the door she could clear see and hear Shego laughing hysterically.

"Harhar Shego, that wasn't childish at all." She huffed as she hauled herself into the SUV; her pout was in action, waiting for the guilt to hit the other woman.

"Aw come on Kimmie, you're only as young as you feel. You need to live a little Pumpkin; it's what keeps life fun." Shego smirked, taking care not to look Kim in the eye. "Come on Kim, we have a full day ahead of us, let's not waste it." Shego coaxed the young red head into the SUV, smirking as Kim blushed when she buckled the red head into the car.

"Buckle up for safety" Shego winked and floored it; they shot down the neighbourhood street at an obviously illegal speed. Shego may have to abide by the law, but that doesn't mean she'll abide by 'every' rule. Beside the faster she gets the mall, the more time she'll have at wooing the former teen hero.