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"Ron 2.0"
Ron looks at his alarm clock, its 2AM and he is still wide awake. The guidance counselors at school have been talking with the seniors about college and other post graduation topics. Ron hadn't really given that much thought. He'd always figured he'd go just go where Kim wanted to go. Kim had been talking about the schools she'd like to attend but Ron's grades weren't anywhere near good enough to get into any of those schools. Would Kim move away from Middleton for college? What would Ron do after High School? He figured he could always get a culinary job after graduation, after all his Naco idea was a gigantic success. He started pondering what was important to him. He thought about his motto: Never be normal. He didn't care what most people thought of him. However, that didn't mean he couldn't improve himself. Was he happy with the direction his life was headed? Ron wasn't sure. He thought about Kim and what happened with the moodulators. He thought about Tara, finding out she used to like him. Why didn't Ron figure that out? Was he that dense? He got up and went to the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror. He was a toothpick. He thought about the various things Barkin had told him over the years: "The ideal man is big and/or strong. You are small and weak. You get rescued by a girl." How many times had he been called a loser by the kids at school? Ron thought about the discussion he had with his Dad about what kind of man he was. He thought about what Rabbi Katz had said, "The measure of a man is not about biceps or pecks." Ron shook his head, since when did he care what other people thought? He got by just fine and when the chips are down with regard to the things that really mattered to him, like Kim, he always stepped up and got it done. But, that didn't mean he couldn't improve himself Ron thought. He still could maintain his core "Ronness" but improve certain aspects of his life. Ron got back into bed and tried to fall asleep.
It's 7:45, Kim's looking at the wall clock. Where was Ron? They had to be at school in 15 minutes. Mrs. Dr P. walked into the living room, "Kimmy, why haven't you left for school? Your going to be late. I'm leaving for the hospital, I can drop you off at school on my way."
"Ron's not here yet, I'm getting worried.Let mecall his house." Kim went up to her room and grabbed her phone and called Ron. The phone rang longer than usual before she heard a very groggy, "Hello".
"Ron, were you still sleeping? We have to be at school in less than 15 minutes? Is something wrong? Are you feeling ok?"
"I'm fine KP. I just had trouble sleeping last night."
"Ron, what's wrong?"
"Nothing KP, I just had some things on my mind."
"OK Ron, Mom's going to drop me off at school. Let's talk at school?"
"Ok KP, bye"
"Bye Ron"
Kimgrabbed her backpack anf followed her mom out thedoor. Ron laid back down on his pillow and rubbed his eyes. He did not want to get up and go to school. But he didn't want to incur more of Barkin's wrath. He also remembered what he thought about last night and skipping school was not the first step to improving himself. Ron was sure Kim would have all sorts of questions for him at school. What would he tell her? Ron didn't want Kim to worry but he wanted to work through this by himself for himself. He got out of bed and started getting ready for school.
Kim headed for Ron's locker after her first class. "Ron, are you ok? Why did you have trouble sleeping?"
Ron rubbed the back of his neck uneasily. "Well, KP you know the guidance counselors have been talking this week about college and future plans after graduations. I guess I'm not sure where I'm headed." Kim had a frown on her face. "But don't worry, KP I am working it out."
"So what did you come up with? Anything I can do to help?" Kim had a look of concern on her face.
"I'm still working that out. This is something I need to work out for myself." Ron touched Kim's arm and smiled. "Don't worry KP. I know I can count on you if I need anything."
Kim tried to fake a smile. "Look Ron, I just don't want you to do anything drastic. I like you just the way you are. I worried what happened with the haircut and the money will happen again. Why do you feel like you have to make a change?"
"KP, I know I've made some mistakes in the past. But this is something I need to do for myself. I promise this time I won't become that out of control guy." Kim just rolled her eyes, remembering he swore the money wouldn't change him. "Have a little faith in your pal, Ron. Look if you think I'm headed down a bad road, I promise we'll sit down and talk, OK?"
Kim's expression softened a bit, "Ok Ron but please be careful. Don't feel like you have to go it alone." Kim and Ron headed to their next class. Ron accidentally bumped into Bonnie. Bonnie shouted, "Watch it Loser!" Ron just sighed.
"Bonnie, it was an accident," retorted Kim.
Ron and Kim were walking home after school. "Hey Ron, want to come over and watch the GWA tonight? Mom's making pizza." Kim was secretly hoping to get Ron into a good mood so she could try and pry some more information out of him."
"Sorry KP, I am exhausted. I think I'm going to head home."
Kim was getting really worried. Since when did Ron pass on the GWA? "Ron, you're starting to scare me."
Ron just looked at Kim and smiled. "Look Kim, I need some time to gather my thoughts and get some rest. How about Bueno Nacho after school tomorrow? I promise not to do anything drastic ok?"
"Ok Ron, just please talk to me before you do anything major."
"Sure thing, KP"
Later that night Ron was sitting on his bed pondering the events of the past 24 hours. He knew he didn't have to be popular or well liked. But he did need some more direction in his life. He thought to himself about trying harder in school. He thought he'd start hitting the Middleton YMCA before school and doing some weight training. Ron agreed, muscles did not make the man but that didn't mean he couldn't improve himself by gaining some muscle. This wasn't about changing what other people thought of him, rather, what he thought about himself. He could be more effective on missions with Kim. That was important to him, Kim's well being. He thought about Senior Prom. It would be nice for Ron to actually be able to get a date than go by himself. Content with his thoughts, Ron went to bed early to try and catch up on some sleep as well as get up a bit early to try and hit the Y before school started.
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