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Kim Possible is a registered trademark of Disney Inc. I have no rights to any of the characters. And they have no rights to me.
Providence
A Kim Possible Story
By falfurrian
Chapter 3
At Char Dress Ron was still paying close attention to Kim but he kept looking for high school age girls to ask out. The activity had picked up a little so there were more people shopping. Kim watched his latest dance prospect rejected what ever his was saying and turn away. Ron looked unhappy as he headed back toward Kim.
"It is amazing how many people I have never laid eyes on know me as a looser." "Stop it with the 'looser' stuff Ron," Kim scolded. "No, No it's true. One girl, the blond over buy the bald manikin, she has a picture of me with 'LOOSER" printed across it in red ink. You know, the one Channel 8 always shows." "You're joking, right?" "I wish!" Kim cringed. That was the worst picture ever. 'I need to have Wade hack that file,' Kim told herself.
"Ron, that doesn't matter. If someone judges you before they even meet you, they are not worth your time. 'Do und to others as you would have them do und to you'."
"I always liked that proverb," Ron said thoughtfully. "Who said that anyway?" "Jesus." "Really? Smart Man"
Kim started to correct him about the 'Man' part but decided this was not the time to go into the Holy Trinity. The last time she tried to explain this Ron got a headache.
"Look, I know you're trying to find a date for the dance, but maybe you just need to let things happen." "Yea, your right KP. If I'm going to get a date it will be a miracle." "Well, that is not exactly what I meant." "I know," Ron said. Then he added with a sincere smile, "Besides, I'm enjoying our day together." "Me too Ron." Kim gave Ron a tight hug before he had time to raise his arms in return.
"I saw this cute outfit I wanted to try on over here. It's not something I would wear to the dance, but it is soooo cute!" "Go for it!"
They spent the rest of the morning and afternoon looking for clothes, watching people, and window shopping. The whole time talking about everything under the sun. Ron's help made it so easy to change from one outfit to the next Kim thought she had tried on everything cool the mall had in her size. Kim could not think of a more fun time with Ron.
Ron felt great. His date situation forgotten. Kim always had that effect on him. She could make him smile and feel good with just a look. But this was even better. They focused on one another. Not a mission, or school work, or cheer practice. Just each other. Their busy schedules had not allowed them this luxury in ages.
They emerged from Club Banana about 3:00 headed for Monarch & Seamstress and then home. Kim had bought a couple things that were on sale and had decided to go with the green dress. The green dress was just fine for Josh. She had called the store about 2:00 and told Janet she wanted to buy the green dress and they made arrangements for a 3:30 exchange.
Just as they past the food court Josh Mankey emerged from the long corridor that led to the restrooms. He visibly jumped when he looked up and saw Kim and Ron walking right towards him.
Ron instantly tensed when he saw Josh. 'Mankey, just who I didn't want to see.' Ron thought. 'Always get an uneasy feeling about that guy. Hmm? He looks funny some how? Not as smooth as usual. Something's up!'
Guilt slapped Kim in the face at the sight of her dance date. 'Why do I feel like this? I wasn't cheating on him or something. I can spend the day with Ron if I want. He's my best friend.'
The three of them stopped to greet each other.
Kim moved ever so slightly away from Ron and looked down at her shoes. Suddenly Kim's eyes popped up and she swinging her shopping bags behind her back to hide the contents. She felt so comfortable with Ron she had bought a pretty pair of underwear without hesitation. With that thought, her cheeks began to warm.
Ron watched Josh run this hand over his hair and glance down to make sure everything was tucked in properly. Kim looked very self conscious. Her normal reaction around 'monkey man.'
"Err, hi Kim! Ron. What you doing at the Mall?" Josh only looked at Kim. He did not meet Ron's gaze. Again, Josh ran his hand over his hair and glanced down. Something was definitely off. Slowly, Josh began to smile as the color returned to his face.
"You know, shopping for ... this and that," Kim replied.
"Cool. Hey Kim, may I talk to you a second. Over here," Josh asked, still not looking in Ron's direction.
"Sure. I'll be right back Ron," Kim said. She smiled at Ron apologetically and went with Josh. Josh walked right next to Ron as he led Kim towards the food court. What was that smell? It was a faint, sweet, odor just as Josh past. He had smelled that before in the bathroom at school. Then he remembered! Wacky weed! Josh had been smoking grass!
Kim and Josh start to talk a short distance away. Ron's mind started racing. 'What if Josh is stoned when he drives Kim to the dance? They could get in a car wreck and hurt or WORSE! But Kim is a smart girl. She will be able to tell something's wrong. But what if she's blinded by love, or cologne, or second hand cannabis smoke? I can't take that chance. Wait a second, before I do anything stupid, make sure it is the best stupid idea you have. OK, I need to let Kim know Josh is getting high. I can dance around like a monkey acting like I'm smoking a joint! Swinging my arms over my head screaming 'I'm a stoned monkey.' Jumping from tabletops, scratching my butt. Anyone would recognize that signal! No, that's no good. It sounds more like a distraction than a coded message. Kim would think I saw a real monkey and started spazzing-out. Rats! I'm just no good at subtlety. I need a better plan!
But before Ron could think of something to do, Kim was headed back toward him and Josh was meandering toward the food court. Ron noticed Josh gesturing to a couple of guys in a far corner table. Ron recognized them. They were the more popular people at school. The ones who yelled 'looser' at him when he walked past. 'Bunch of jerks!'
Kim's face was expressionless as she approached Ron. She put her arm around his shoulder and said, "lets go get that green dress." "Everything OK?" "Sure, what would be the problem?"
"Kim, there is something I need to tell you ..." "Ron!" came a familiar voice. Ron and Kim turned to see Ron's Dad walking briskly toward them. "I am so glad I found you!" said Mr. Stoppable a little short of breath. "Did you forget we needed to be at Temple EARLY today?"
"Oh yea! I knew there was something I needed to remember." "Hello Kim. How are you doing?" "Fine, Mr. Stoppable." "Ron we need to leave right away or we'll be late." "Oh, OK Dad," Ron said very disappointed, and a little distressed, he wasn't going to be able to talk with Kim. Ron's Dad looked at his son's best friend, "Kim, can we give you a ride home?" "No thank you. I need to pay for my dress."
With that Mr. Stoppable put his arm on his son's back and led him away quickly. Ron kept looking over his shoulder longingly at Kim. He hated having to wait until after Temple to talk with her about Josh. "Talk to you later KP! I had a great time!"
"Me too, Ron!" she yelled. Kim watched Ron and his Dad walk away.
'Ron looked rather upset at leaving. I wonder what he needed to tell me?' Kim continued on toward Monarch & Seamstress. 'Well, I can talk to him after I get back from the party tonight. Actually, Josh asking me to this party is perfect. I will get to spend time with him to see how I feel. Ron and I had such a great day! After today, I'm not so sure Josh is all that wonderful anymore. I hope Josh or his friends invite Monique. It's kinda rude for them to exclude Ron. Oh well, maybe it will for the best.'
All the way to Monarch & Seamstress and then home, Kim's thought centered on Ron. This day had been so wonderful! She had know him almost all her life but he was still able surprise her with his hidden talents. Ron always made her feel special. 'Could Josh do that?' Well, she was going to get some information on that tonight.
Meanwhile, at the far corner table in the food court, several boys sat around the table drinking soda, watching people. They were students at Middleton High. Nicely dressed in polo shirts sporting stylish hair. "Josh, dud.! Do you think Kim knew your were stoned?" Randy asked his friend. Josh smiled back, "No way! I have been high around her many times and she never suspects a thing." One of the other guys at the table spoke, "I can't wait for the party tonight. Did you score?" he asks looking at Randy. "Big time!" Randy answers. "Where gon'a have a hightime on the ol' town tonight!" The group laughed at the stupid pun.
Kim Possible is a registered trademark of Disney Inc. I have no rights to any of the characters. And they have no rights to me.
Providence
A Kim Possible Story
By falfurrian
Chapter 3
At Char Dress Ron was still paying close attention to Kim but he kept looking for high school age girls to ask out. The activity had picked up a little so there were more people shopping. Kim watched his latest dance prospect rejected what ever his was saying and turn away. Ron looked unhappy as he headed back toward Kim.
"It is amazing how many people I have never laid eyes on know me as a looser." "Stop it with the 'looser' stuff Ron," Kim scolded. "No, No it's true. One girl, the blond over buy the bald manikin, she has a picture of me with 'LOOSER" printed across it in red ink. You know, the one Channel 8 always shows." "You're joking, right?" "I wish!" Kim cringed. That was the worst picture ever. 'I need to have Wade hack that file,' Kim told herself.
"Ron, that doesn't matter. If someone judges you before they even meet you, they are not worth your time. 'Do und to others as you would have them do und to you'."
"I always liked that proverb," Ron said thoughtfully. "Who said that anyway?" "Jesus." "Really? Smart Man"
Kim started to correct him about the 'Man' part but decided this was not the time to go into the Holy Trinity. The last time she tried to explain this Ron got a headache.
"Look, I know you're trying to find a date for the dance, but maybe you just need to let things happen." "Yea, your right KP. If I'm going to get a date it will be a miracle." "Well, that is not exactly what I meant." "I know," Ron said. Then he added with a sincere smile, "Besides, I'm enjoying our day together." "Me too Ron." Kim gave Ron a tight hug before he had time to raise his arms in return.
"I saw this cute outfit I wanted to try on over here. It's not something I would wear to the dance, but it is soooo cute!" "Go for it!"
They spent the rest of the morning and afternoon looking for clothes, watching people, and window shopping. The whole time talking about everything under the sun. Ron's help made it so easy to change from one outfit to the next Kim thought she had tried on everything cool the mall had in her size. Kim could not think of a more fun time with Ron.
Ron felt great. His date situation forgotten. Kim always had that effect on him. She could make him smile and feel good with just a look. But this was even better. They focused on one another. Not a mission, or school work, or cheer practice. Just each other. Their busy schedules had not allowed them this luxury in ages.
They emerged from Club Banana about 3:00 headed for Monarch & Seamstress and then home. Kim had bought a couple things that were on sale and had decided to go with the green dress. The green dress was just fine for Josh. She had called the store about 2:00 and told Janet she wanted to buy the green dress and they made arrangements for a 3:30 exchange.
Just as they past the food court Josh Mankey emerged from the long corridor that led to the restrooms. He visibly jumped when he looked up and saw Kim and Ron walking right towards him.
Ron instantly tensed when he saw Josh. 'Mankey, just who I didn't want to see.' Ron thought. 'Always get an uneasy feeling about that guy. Hmm? He looks funny some how? Not as smooth as usual. Something's up!'
Guilt slapped Kim in the face at the sight of her dance date. 'Why do I feel like this? I wasn't cheating on him or something. I can spend the day with Ron if I want. He's my best friend.'
The three of them stopped to greet each other.
Kim moved ever so slightly away from Ron and looked down at her shoes. Suddenly Kim's eyes popped up and she swinging her shopping bags behind her back to hide the contents. She felt so comfortable with Ron she had bought a pretty pair of underwear without hesitation. With that thought, her cheeks began to warm.
Ron watched Josh run this hand over his hair and glance down to make sure everything was tucked in properly. Kim looked very self conscious. Her normal reaction around 'monkey man.'
"Err, hi Kim! Ron. What you doing at the Mall?" Josh only looked at Kim. He did not meet Ron's gaze. Again, Josh ran his hand over his hair and glanced down. Something was definitely off. Slowly, Josh began to smile as the color returned to his face.
"You know, shopping for ... this and that," Kim replied.
"Cool. Hey Kim, may I talk to you a second. Over here," Josh asked, still not looking in Ron's direction.
"Sure. I'll be right back Ron," Kim said. She smiled at Ron apologetically and went with Josh. Josh walked right next to Ron as he led Kim towards the food court. What was that smell? It was a faint, sweet, odor just as Josh past. He had smelled that before in the bathroom at school. Then he remembered! Wacky weed! Josh had been smoking grass!
Kim and Josh start to talk a short distance away. Ron's mind started racing. 'What if Josh is stoned when he drives Kim to the dance? They could get in a car wreck and hurt or WORSE! But Kim is a smart girl. She will be able to tell something's wrong. But what if she's blinded by love, or cologne, or second hand cannabis smoke? I can't take that chance. Wait a second, before I do anything stupid, make sure it is the best stupid idea you have. OK, I need to let Kim know Josh is getting high. I can dance around like a monkey acting like I'm smoking a joint! Swinging my arms over my head screaming 'I'm a stoned monkey.' Jumping from tabletops, scratching my butt. Anyone would recognize that signal! No, that's no good. It sounds more like a distraction than a coded message. Kim would think I saw a real monkey and started spazzing-out. Rats! I'm just no good at subtlety. I need a better plan!
But before Ron could think of something to do, Kim was headed back toward him and Josh was meandering toward the food court. Ron noticed Josh gesturing to a couple of guys in a far corner table. Ron recognized them. They were the more popular people at school. The ones who yelled 'looser' at him when he walked past. 'Bunch of jerks!'
Kim's face was expressionless as she approached Ron. She put her arm around his shoulder and said, "lets go get that green dress." "Everything OK?" "Sure, what would be the problem?"
"Kim, there is something I need to tell you ..." "Ron!" came a familiar voice. Ron and Kim turned to see Ron's Dad walking briskly toward them. "I am so glad I found you!" said Mr. Stoppable a little short of breath. "Did you forget we needed to be at Temple EARLY today?"
"Oh yea! I knew there was something I needed to remember." "Hello Kim. How are you doing?" "Fine, Mr. Stoppable." "Ron we need to leave right away or we'll be late." "Oh, OK Dad," Ron said very disappointed, and a little distressed, he wasn't going to be able to talk with Kim. Ron's Dad looked at his son's best friend, "Kim, can we give you a ride home?" "No thank you. I need to pay for my dress."
With that Mr. Stoppable put his arm on his son's back and led him away quickly. Ron kept looking over his shoulder longingly at Kim. He hated having to wait until after Temple to talk with her about Josh. "Talk to you later KP! I had a great time!"
"Me too, Ron!" she yelled. Kim watched Ron and his Dad walk away.
'Ron looked rather upset at leaving. I wonder what he needed to tell me?' Kim continued on toward Monarch & Seamstress. 'Well, I can talk to him after I get back from the party tonight. Actually, Josh asking me to this party is perfect. I will get to spend time with him to see how I feel. Ron and I had such a great day! After today, I'm not so sure Josh is all that wonderful anymore. I hope Josh or his friends invite Monique. It's kinda rude for them to exclude Ron. Oh well, maybe it will for the best.'
All the way to Monarch & Seamstress and then home, Kim's thought centered on Ron. This day had been so wonderful! She had know him almost all her life but he was still able surprise her with his hidden talents. Ron always made her feel special. 'Could Josh do that?' Well, she was going to get some information on that tonight.
Meanwhile, at the far corner table in the food court, several boys sat around the table drinking soda, watching people. They were students at Middleton High. Nicely dressed in polo shirts sporting stylish hair. "Josh, dud.! Do you think Kim knew your were stoned?" Randy asked his friend. Josh smiled back, "No way! I have been high around her many times and she never suspects a thing." One of the other guys at the table spoke, "I can't wait for the party tonight. Did you score?" he asks looking at Randy. "Big time!" Randy answers. "Where gon'a have a hightime on the ol' town tonight!" The group laughed at the stupid pun.