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Providence
A Kim Possible Story
By falfurrian
Chapter 4
Temple seemed to drag on forever! Ron normally enjoyed going. It was always so peaceful and rejuvenating. But this evening he could only think of Kim. A lot had happened today he needed to sort. Ron's 'more-than- friends' feeling about Kim had returned stronger than ever. He had dealt with these feelings off and on for many years. The last couple of times the feeling took a lot longer to subdue, but they eventually went away. He was not sure the feeling would ever go away this time. What a day!
He was also thinking about Kim's safety with 'stoner-head-monkey-moron.' How Kim received the information was key to success. Kim liked Josh so this would be tricky. If Kim suspected he (Ron) was attracted toward her, she might not heed his warnings. Just blow it off as another jealous attempt to get her attention. Especially since he had no proof. 'Might, might, might!' Ron yelled in his head. This speculation was getting him nowhere. He needed help. Then he smiled, remembering whose house he occupied. At that, he finally stopped thinking and prepared to listen.
For Ron this was no easy task. Controlling his thoughts never happened naturally. Chaos ran through his head like a hamster on a wheel. Sitting on the wooden bench next to his parents Ron closed his eyes. He breathed deeply to calm himself, letting his breath out slowly. After a few deep breaths he could feel his heart start to slow and his muscles relax. The silly song running though his head was pronounced.
When Ron had first tried to listen to God several years ago, he tried to force everything out of his mind. He visualized floating down a river in a boat, Abraham at his side. Anything that approached their boat or got in (a thought) was thrown overboard. Unfortunately, Ron always found the sight of someone falling off a boat very funny and ended up laughing. After the boat he tried centering his thoughts around an all consuming flame. But again this proved folly. The flame either went out or grew so big he imagined himself on fire. His latest approach seem to work better.
Ron's thought began to drift. He heard Rabbi Katz say how serving each other is serving God, then a cool explosion came to mind from the last movie Kim and he had seen, it was so warm outside today, playing guitar might be fun, Kim's face ... so beautify, love better than he imagined, his best fiend ... needed him, loved him, was ...Ron was looking in a window full of smoke. He could only see images through the frame. The misshapen figures milled about a small shrine. Each grotesque figure in turn gave a piece of itself to the orb. Breathing fire into the orb as it fed on their souls. The environment changed ... now he was trapped in darkness, unable to move. He was calm even though panic would be a normal reaction in this situation. God was with him and every thing was going to be OK. His mind saw red and blue lights. A deep moan, a voice in agony and pain. A voice so well know it could be his own, so near him, so close to him. "KIM!" Ron yelled as he jerked awake in alarm.
All eyes turned to him as he realized he had been asleep and dreaming. His parents looked at him with immense displeasure. He slumped deep into his seat not meeting anyone's gaze.
Embarrassment kept him in his seat, but his heart told him to find Kim. He had never fallen asleep in Temple! Was the dream from God or was he just reacting to what he was feeling about Kim and Mankey? Either way it was best to act as soon as he could.
"OK girl spill it!" Monique stated. "What do you mean?" Kim said diverting her eyes from her friends. "When we talked on the phone, all you could talk about was Ron. Not Josh, but Ron. I know you and he are friends, but I think there is something else do'in here. So, in the words of my friend 'watch's the sitch'?" Kim look passed Monique and took a deep breath then began excitedly "Ron and I went shopping for a spring dance dress today and we had such a great time he was so attentive and he even picked out the two best dresses and he was sooo cute with the way be would help me change and we talked about everything we were really close but then I saw Josh and felt really guilty about being with Ron and then Josh invited me to this party without Ron but Ron had to go before he was going to tell me something important and now I'm not sure how I feel about Josh, or Ron."
"Uh ha," Monique began slowly. "Well I know who has been eating too much sugar. So let me get this straight. You bought a dress with Ron to wear to the dance with Josh who invited you to a party without Ron but now you think you may have more-than-friend feelings toward Ron and many not be interested in Josh anymore."
"EXACTLY," Kim exclaimed. Then added "... well no. I don't know," Kim said in frustration. "I am so confused. I have known Ron for so long. Some times he can drive me nuts! And at other times, he is the sweetest, most kind, considerate person I know! Plus, he is loyal to a fault. I know he would give his life to save mine. But! I am not sure he feels the same way about me. What if he doesn't! I might be damaging our friendship over a silly crush. And then there's Josh. Good looking, cool, talented, dreamy eyes. He seems to posses all the qualities that Ron doesn't. We have been out a couple of times, but I still don't know him that well. Not like I know Ron."
"When you spill girl, it really get wet." Monique looked at Kim with a very serious face, "Well, I think this party is just what you need. Time to think about Josh without Ron. If Josh can't take your mind off Ron, you'll know your heart."
"Thanks Monique!" The two girls hugged. "You're a good friend."
"You ready to go?" "You bet!" They headed down the stairs. "I'll be home later Dad." Monique said to her Father. "Nice try sweetheart. Where are you going, what time will you be home, and how can I reach you?" "We are going to Randy Hemp's house. I will be home by 11:00, ok 10:30 and I have Mom's cell phone." Monique's Dad continued the questioning, "Where does Randy live and will his parent be home?" "He lives at 25624 Chicago Street, real close to Aunt Jill and Uncle John. And yes, his parents will be home." "OK then" Monique's dad said with a smile. "You two have fun. Take your Mother's car. Mine is making a funny noise. Oh, and be very careful crossing Elm Street. People are always running that light. I saw an accident there just the other day!" "Thanks Daddy. We'll be careful."
The girls backed out of the driveway, cranked up the music and headed for Randy's house.
A car parked several houses down moved pulled away from the curb and headed in the same direction as the two girls. Ron was having kittens wanting to get home so he could talk with Kim. Most Saturday nights they went right home after Temple. But tonight his family had gone out with friends to have diner. Ron tried to tell his parents he needed to talk with Kim, but after his outburst, he was being held on a short lead. At least for a while. This evening was going all wrong.
Dinner drug on forever. They had to wait to be seated. And since it was crowded, it took extra time for the waiter to show up. Everyone wanted to order drinks and think about what to eat! Then everyone wanted appetizers. And on and on. When they finally said good-bye to their friends about eight o'clock Ron never wanted to eat with his parents again. They had taken the very simple process of ordering, eating and paying to a new slow. Pure torture!
Once at home Ron jumped out of the car and run up the stairs to his room. He originally wanted to talk with Kim face to face about Mankey, but that was 2 hours ago. Now he needed to hear her voice. All evening his dream had been tugging at him. What did it mean? The creatures, someone being trapped, and the moans of pain. The thought of Kim in some kind of trouble drove him. He needed to hear her voice to know she was OK. Ron pushed the button to speed dial Kim's number. Then he waited. After the forth ring he became concerned. Just after the sixth ring, Kim's voice came other the telephone in the prerecorded voice Ron had heard many time before. He hung up and called the family number. "Hello?" came the familiar female voice of Dr. Possible. "Hello, Dr. Possible. Is Kim there? She didn't answer her phone so I thought she might be downstairs or something." Ron realized he sounded a little anxious on the phone but it was too late. "Hello Ron. Kim went to a party with Monique. She said she'd be home about by 10:00. Is everything all right Ron? You sound a little tense." "Err, everything is OK. I just wanted to talk with Kim. I had something on my mind." "Well, I can tell her you called when she gets back from Randy Hemp's house if you would like?" "You're the best Mrs. P. Thanks!" Ron knew Kim's Mom had given him Kim's location on purpose. She never seemed to mind having him check on her daughter.
Ron dug through cloths and papers on the floor until he found the phonebook. Hampton ... Heimis ... Hemp. He read the address, '25624 Chicago Street.' It would take at least an hour to walk. He needed a ride. But before that, he needed some information.
Ron picked up his phone and dialed Wade's number. The 10-year-old boy genius answered, "Hello Ron. What's up?" "Hi Wade. I need some info on a party." "The party at Randy Hemp's house, 25624 Chicago Street?" "Yea, how did you guess?" "It's my job to know these things. Plus, Kim's there." "OK first question has been answered. Second, who was invited to this party?" Wade started typing as he spoke, "And why am I hacking into the Hemp's computer to get you this information?" "I think Mankey is a stoner and I want Kim to know before he has a chance to hurt her in some way." "Do you have proof of this?" "Not yet," Ron said a little defensively. "You know Ron, if you can't prove this, she will only think you are jealous." "Yes, I know. That's why I am going to get my proof before I tell her. I wanted more time, but it can't wait." Ron hears feverous keyboard clicks and taps in the receiver. "OK, assuming their computer is on line.... Yes! Now to check recent traffic concerning tonight's activities." Silence and tapping. "Here are the people that have been invited." Wade read them off. They were mostly the jocks and popular people at school. Ron knew Kim would get invited to this party. He got his answer. Mankey was invited. "Your name is mentioned a couple of times too Ron. It appears you ...err...were not invited." "Who cares! I wouldn't want to go to a party with those jerks anyway. They pick on me enough during school, why set myself up."
"Oooo look at this..." Wade said with satisfaction. "Most people don't know computers record instant message traffic. Ya just have to know where to look." After a short silence, "I may have your proof." Ron listened intently has he heard more tapping and then silence again. Wade spoke at last, "Via IM, Randy told Josh that his 'big score' today was 'the best ever' and that 'this shit is good stuff' and that is should make the party great. My guess is drugs." "I'd have to agree, but it still isn't proof. OK Wade, thanks for the assist." "Not a problem bro."
Ron suddenly remembered he didn't have transportation. "Wade?" "Yea Ron?" "Do you think you might be able to hook me up with a ride?" "No." Wade said flatly without any hesitation. "Why not!" cried Ron. "For Kim, transportation is a synch. She saves the world. For you, well, some people think you cause the problems Kim cleans up." "Do not!" "You remember that avalanche in Finland?" "That might not have been my fault. Military jets sound a lot like a scream." Wade started to speak but Ron cut him off. "OK, fine! I'll see if I can get a ride from Mom or Dad." Ron's tone returned to friendly, "Talk to ya later Wade." "Good luck Ron. And take care of Kim." "Will do."