A/N: Things I apologize for:
-my lack of updates
-my lack of knowledge in physics
-my lack of knowledge in chemistry
-my lack of knowledge in dating
-my lack of control over the cheesiness
Shego handed Kim something that resembled a small bag of marbles.
"Oh good, you've found your marbles," Kim joked, "Bet you're getting those happy thoughts."
Shego snickered, "You bet I am! But check inside. I'll be making pixie dust."
Kim looked shocked, "You actually have drugs in here?"
Shego was rolling on the floor laughing hysterically, "Yes, we'll be flying to Never-Never-Land before dawn, Kimmie!" Calming slightly she said, "Just look inside."
After looking at the contents of the small bag, Kim had a perplexed look on her face. Spilling some of the contents in her hand, she noticed that, indeed, the contents resembled marbles. The "marbles" were made up of different types of metal and were slightly larger than regular marbles. "Wait... I don't get it."
Smiling at Kim's scrunched up face, Shego explained, "What three things can you find in regular fireworks, Princess?"
"Uh, some type of salt, different metals (for color), and gunpowder, I think... but where's the gunpowder?" Kim said, even more confused.
"For somebody going to Harvard, you sure are slow, Princess." Shego grinned, "But that's ok, 'cause you're kinda cute."
Did she just flirt with me or insult me? Kim thought. Focusing back into the conversation she said, "Explain it to me then," Pouting slightly.
Resisting the urge to jump Kim for being so adorable, Shego went on, "Well... gun powder is used to heat the metals up. What you have in your hand is called a pyrotechnic star... Like you said they are made up of salts and metals. They're also combustible so you have to be careful once we start, okay?"
"But Shego..." Kim said, "Isn't fireworks illegal to the general public in the state of Massachusetts?"
"What are you now, Kimmie? A Harvard Law student? Geez, such a prude." Shego muttered, "We're not really using all the components of regular fireworks so I'm guessing we're not breaking the rules... just bending them."
"Shego!" Kim protested indignantly.
"Come on, Pumpkin. Live a little." Shego said, "Fine, if you're so worried we'll stop after a handful."
"And what about the neighbor's?" Kim said, "I don't want to get arrested or evicted for noise pollution."
"Relax, Kimmie, it's early yet, and it happens to be Friday. People are probably out drinking or something." Shego checked her watch to confirm that it was only half past eight, "We can make noise until eleven."
"And, you know this… why?" Kim asked.
"Let's just say I have a couple of friends that love proclaiming to the whole world about their love. They live a couple of blocks here, actually." Shego shrugged.
"So, is it safe to assume that you're staying with them?" Kim remarked.
"Nah, I have a suite at a hotel nearby. Are we doing this or not?" Shego said, finally referring back to the fireworks.
Kim sighed, "Alright. Let's do it. But how are you making them explode again?"
"Doy, Kimmie! Plasma?" Shego said, stepping away from Kim briefly to light up, "Now, let's play target practice." She grinned evilly.
"Uh, Shego… what's going on?" Kim asked, worried that the date was really just a ploy for Shego to be able to hurt her.
"Relax, Cupcake. Here's what you do: step away further, take a handful and throw it as high and as far as you can toward the edge of this building. Capiche?"
Kim nodded slightly, still slightly worried but did as Shego told. Walking up near the edge of the building that faced the open street, Kim took a handful of the metallic pellets.
"Anytime you're ready, Princess." Shego said.
Kim nodded again and threw the balls up in an arch in the air. She was mindful not to hit any building or people. Facing towards Shego, she watched in awe as the woman moved like poetry in motion. Shego aimed precisely at the balls, and timed each throw of her plasma powers perfectly.
"Watch, or you'll miss it, Kimmie!" Shego somewhat shouted as she was effortlessly danced.
Kim turned just in time and jumped slightly at the first loud noise produced by the color full bursts of light. It was truly spectacular; the random explosions looked almost like a field of bright blooming flowers in the dark sky.
She felt Shego walk up behind her as she watched the last explosion. She breathlessly turned to her and kissed the pale-skinned woman excitedly. Realizing what she was doing, Kim looked at Shego wide-eyed.
"I'm sorry!" Kim pulled away embarrassedly.
"It's ok, I kinda liked it," Shego said quietly.
They were both shyly looking at each other, silent for a few moments.
Finally, Kim broke the silence, "My dad and brother's would have loved to see that. Where'd you learn to do that anyway?"
"I discovered the fireworks trick when I first got my powers but I used them as target practice when I went to train in China. I kind of cheated because the exercise was for concentration and instinct but I used a little physics instead."
"Physics?"
"You know, you calculate the mass, speed of a falling object, velocity, angle of trajectory, and all that jazz to figure out where it's gonna be at a given time."
"You did all that in your head? With all those different types of metal balls?"
Shego nodded and left it at that, "Do you want to do it again?"
Kim blushed, "Yes! Please and thank you –well, if you don't mind, that is."
"You can sit and watch, have a little snack and I'll just throw it myself. Consider it the entertainment for the night, Princess." Shego said.
Kim complied and nibbled on an apple as she sat down on the blanket. Shego once again threw the balls and even added a few tricks. Anybody who saw it would say that the display was truly amazing, except Kim wasn't really paying attention to the fireworks anymore. She was watching Shego and if you asked her, she'd say that the pale villainess was truly amazing.
Shego checked the bag and it was finally empty. She checked her watch, it was 9:15. She walked back to the blanket and found Kim asleep sprawled all over the cloth.
"Too much excitement there, Kimmie?" She whispered. She crouched down in front of younger girl and watched her sleep, just like she did the night before. "Princess, wake up."
Kim groaned, "Huh?"
"You fell asleep. You know, for a princess you sure sleep too early." Shego said.
"Whaddya mean?" Kim yawned, rubbing her eyes on the side of her fist like a toddler.
"Well, I know Snow White and Sleeping Beauty were obsessed with sleep but Cinderella partied 'till midnight." Shego laughed.
"I'm just tired. I usually sleep by nine nowadays, helps me wake up in the morning for my classes." Kim said, sounding more lucid.
Shego had to chuckle, "Kimmie still has a bed time? Aren't you supposed to, like, party all night and sleep during your classes?"
Kim huffed, "Anything's possible for a Possible."
Shego laughed again, "Yeah, but I bet you've never tried just being plain bad or risky just for the sake of it."
"I'm on a date with you, aren't I?" Kim countered, "I don't even know what I'm doing here, honestly."
Shego was insulted but she didn't show it – although, she was VERY tempted to same something nasty. She opted to say, "I didn't mean to offend, Kimmie. I'll just take you to your apartment and let's forget about this date." She got up to walk to the fire escape ladder, hoping that Kim would at least follow her back down.
"Shego! Come back!" Kim called from her spot on the blanket, "I'm just being cranky! I'm sorry."
The former villainess stopped but didn't turn.
"I guess old habits just die hard," Kim muttered, "and I still haven't totally gotten over the part that I am on a date with you; someone I used to fight with and who also happens to be a girl. It's just a little awkweird. But I really did enjoy tonight. Loved the fireworks most of all. I'm really sorry."
Shego had to relent, "Alright, I guess that makes us even then." she said, "But I'm taking you home anyway just because you're really tired."
Kim got up as Shego walked back towards her. The former villainess repacked the leftover food and the blanket inside the bag. She threw the bag down the ledge, towards her car. And before Kim could protest, she found herself being carried by Shego.
"How are you gonna get us down from here if you're carrying me?" Kim asked.
Shego had a devilish glint in her eye as she walked backwards to the edge of the building, "Hold on, Princess."
Kim Possible used to be a cheerleader in high school, and she also saved the world on a regular basis by dodging henchmen and jumping off exploding mountainside lairs. However, she thought she was going to have a heart attack when Shego back flipped off the building with her in the pale woman's arms.
When she looked up at Shego, she saw that the latter was barely containing her laughter.
"That was such a girly squeal, Kimmie," Shego teased, "Anyway, here's your apartment."
"What?" Kim said, and then she noticed that they were on her window ledge. Shego set Kim down next to her and the red head opened her window. She went in and looked up at Shego who crouched down, "Do you want to come inside?"
"Nah, this is where I take off. You look really sleepy." Shego said nonchalantly.
"I'm really sorry to cut our date so short," Kim tried to suppress a yawn, "Let me make it up to you: meet me at that coffee shop in the corner tomorrow?"
"You don't have to, Princess, I--" Shego tried to protest (or at least pretend to).
"No, really, it's fine," Kim insisted.
"Fine, but can I meet you at around two? I have to meet with a professor."
"Professor?" Kim asked.
"Yeah, didn't I tell you?" Shego said, "I'm attending 'Harvard's Graduate School of Education'." She air quoted. "Remember when I subbed for your school? Well, I'm trying to get my master's degree. Teaching isn't that bad if you have plasma powers." She smirked, "Anyway, I guess I should go. I'll see you tomorrow then." Shego poised herself to jump to the ground.
"Stop!" Kim said, "I don't know how the heck you managed to jump down to this ledge with those shoes but I'd feel a lot better if you went out the front door safely."
"Aww, didn't know you care, Kimmie," Shego joked dramatically as she stepped into Kim's apartment.
Kim walked her to the front door and opened it.
Shego was about to walk out when, "Shego, you forgot something."
Shego spun around confusedly, "What?"
"Doy!" Kim said, playfully imitating Shego's personality as she rolled her eyes, "My good night kiss."
Shego smiled sexily, "Oh? Silly me, how can I forget that?"
They both leaned in for a quick kiss.
"I did miss you, you know." Kim whispered when they broke apart. Shego smiled and nodded as she stepped out.
"Oh, and Shego?" Kim called again.
Shego turned her head to glance at Kim, "Thank you for the flowers."
"H-how did you?" Shego gaped.
"I don't think many people can leave flowers on a window ledge three stories up," Kim said smugly. "Besides, your jacket smelled just like jasmine. Oh! Speaking of which, do you want it back?" She said as she started to take off the article of clothing.
Shego stopped her with a hand, "No, it's okay. Keep it for now."
Kim smiled, "Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow, then?"
Shego smiled back, "Count on it."
As Shego walked back to her car and picked up the discarded bag, she touched her lips, "Score." She looked forward to her next date with Kim.
Kim changed into her pajamas and tucked herself into bed. I kissed a girl, she thought, and I liked it. She snuggled into the jacket that took Pandaroo's place that night. Hmm, smells like jasmines and Shego.
Under the bed, Pandaroo wondered if his "Kimmie bedtime cuddles" were now numbered.
A/N: I know I'm cruel: causing angst to cute plushies. Then again, I think Pandaroo is kinda weird looking.
