"Music of My Heart"

Mr. Stoppable came down the stairs. "Ronald, are you sure you don't want us to stay home with you?"

"Dad, I'm fine. You and Mom go to the barmitzva."

Mrs. Stoppable walked out of the kitchen. "I made you some snacks and left them in the fridge." She walked over and kissed Ron on the forehead. "Get some rest."

Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable left the house. Ron continued to watch Agony County.

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Inside the Middleton High Gym:

Eric and Kim were dancing. As the last song ended, the DJ announced, "It's time to slow it down." Eric put his hands on Kim's hips and pulled her closer. Kim put her hands around Eric's neck.

You'll never know
What you've done for me
What your faith in me
Has done for my soul...

You'll never know
The gift you've given me..
I'll carry it with me (yeah...yeah...)

Through the days ahead
I think of days before
You made me hope for something better (yes you did)
And made me reach for something more

You taught me to run
You taught me to fly
Helped me to free the me inside
Help me hear the music of my heart
Help me hear the music of my heart
You've opened my eyes
You've opened the door
To something I've never known before
And your love...
(love)
Is the music of my heart.. (music of my heart)

As Kim and Eric danced, Kim was listening to the lyrics of the song. Her thoughts drifted to Ron. I shouldn't have come to the dance. I should be over at Ron's house trying to make him feel better. He would've stayed with me.

...Flashback...

When Kim was 9 she had chicken pox. Ron had chicken pox the year before. She was stuck at home with nothing to do. The class was going on a school field trip to the Middleton Chocolate Factory. Kim had red bumps all over her. Mrs. Possible had oven mitts taped to Kim's hands because she kept trying to scratch. Kim heard the doorbell. She was home alone. Kim yelled, "I have chicken pox. If you haven't already had it, you don't want me to open the door."

"KP, it me."

Kim opened the door. "Ron? What are you doing here? Why aren't you at school?" Ron walked in the door. Kim noticed Ron was covered with red spots all over his face, arms and legs. It looked like he had taken a red marker and puts dots on himself.

"Ron, what did you do? Shouldn't you be on the field trip?"

"I got permission from my parents and our teacher to skip the field trip. It's not like we are learning anything anyways. I wanted to stay with you so you wouldn't be lonely." Ron held up his arms. "Rufus even helped me put these red dots on me. I have chicken pox too Kim so we can be stuck at home together" Ron said with a smile.

Kim looked like she was about to cry. "Oh Ron, that is so sweet. But, you were looking forward to this fieldtrip for weeks?"

"No big, KP. The Middleton Chocolate Factory isn't going anywhere. We can go have our own personal tour after you get better."

...End Flashback...

You were the one
Always on my side (always on my side)
Always standing by (always standing by)
Seeing me through

You were the song that always made me sing
I'm singing this for you (singing this for you baby)

Everywhere I go
I think of where I've been (think of where I've been)
And of the one who knew me better
Than anyone ever will again

You taught me to run
You taught me to fly
Helped me to free the me inside
Help me hear the music of my heart
Help me hear the music of my heart
You've opened my eyes
You've opened the door (you opened the door)
To something I've never known before...
And your love...(your love)
Is the music of my heart

Ron has done so much for me. I know something is bothering him even if he won't admit it to me. The least I can do is to get him talk about it so I can help him.

...Flashback...

Kim was nervous as she was about to try out for the cheerleading squad. Bonnie was cheerleading captain and she had it in for Kim Possible. Bonnie has told the other cheerleaders on the squad at the time, "I gave tin teeth a routine that no girl can do."

Ron cheered Kim up. "KP, you have nothing to worry about. Remember anything in possible for a Possible, especially for Kim Possible. Don't worry about Bonnie. Pretend she isn't even on the selection committee and go out and do your best. You can do this, I know you can." Ron put his hands on Kim's shoulders. Kim saw the genuine sincerity in Ron's face and voice.

"Ya, I can do this!" With a look of determination she walked in and knocked the socks off the committee and much to Bonnie's displeasure was overruled by other members of the squad and given a spot. She would take the head cheerleader role from Bonnie.

...End Flashback...

What you taught me
Only your love could ever teach me
You got through when no one could reach me
Ohh...ohh...ohh

Cause you always saw in me
All the best that I could be
It was you who set me free...

You taught me to run
You taught me to fly
Helped me to free the me inside (me inside)
Help me hear the music of my heart
Help me hear the music of my heart

Thank you Ron for always believing in me and standing by my side, even when I didn't deserve it.

...Flashback...

Ron wanted to become the Team Mascot with his self made Middleton Mad Dog costume:

"Well that is one person's opinion."

"One entire cheerleading squad's opinion."

"Well maybe you and your squad just don't get it"

"You don't get."

"Oh, I'm Kim Possible. I can do anything expect believe in my best friend."

...End Flashback...

You taught me to run
You taught me to fly
Helped me to free the me inside (me inside)
Help me hear the music of my heart (music of my heart)
Help me hear the music of my heart
You've opened my eyes
You've opened the door (opened the door)
To something I've never known before (never, never, felt before)
And your love...
Is the music of my heart..

Music of my heart
Music of my heart
Is the music of my heart...

As the song ended Kim pulled Eric off the dance floor.

"Kim, is something the matter?"

"Yes Eric, I'm sorry to do this to you but I have to go see Ron and figure out what's bothering him."

"I understand Kim. Want me to walk you to Ron's house?"

"No, this is something I have to do by myself." Kim gave Eric a quick hug and walked out of the dance.

xxxxxx

Back inside Ron's house:

Ron had fallen asleep watching Agony County. Ron was dreaming he was Danny and Kim was Charity:

Kim as Charity: "Danny, why didn't you tell me that you loved me sooner?"

Ron as Danny: "Because we agreed to remain just friends remember and Derrick had asked you to the homecoming dance and you accepted."

Kim as Charity: "But was before I realized I had feelings for you."

Ron as Danny: Danny put his hands on the side's of Charity's face, wiped away and tears and pulled her into a passionate kiss."

Suddenly the doorbell rang, waking Ron up. Ron heard the doorbell a second time. Man what a weird dream. I've been watching too much tv. Ron shouted, "Coming, one second." He turned off the tv and got up to open the door. Ron opened the door and much to his surprise he saw Kim standing there. Ron blinked a few times. He thought he saw Kim in the dress he had helped her pick for the dance. Kim is so beautiful. Ron rubbed his eyes. I must be dreaming. Kim's at the dance with Eric.

"Ron, is everything ok" Kim asked?

It even sounds like Kim. Ron pinched himself. "Ow." This isn't a dream. Kim is really standing in front of me. Ron just sat there in awe, taking in her beauty.

Kim smiled as she noticed Ron was staring at her lost in his own world. "Ron, aren't you going to invite me in?"

"Uh, sorry KP." He stepped aside and motioned for Kim to come in.

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AN: Song is "Music of my Heart" performed by N'Sync and Gloria Estefan from the movie "Music of the Heart"