(Notes: Thanks to everyone for leaving reviews. I know it's been awhile since I last updated, but here's chapter three. I hope you like it!)
Chapter Three: Road Trip
(Kim's family's van, one week later, 5:45 A.M.)
"I seriously can't wait to get to Ron's house! The trip is going to be so much fun" Kim said on her way to Ron's house. She was dressed in her purple shorts and light purple top, and her hair was pulled back into a ponytail, perfect for summer. "I hope I brought enough clothes." Kim reached for her suitcase as her mom pulled into the Stoppable's driveway.
"I'm sure you did. Your only going to be gone for two weeks, and it looks like you are packed for two months." said Kim's mom eyeing her overly stuffed suitcase.
"So not the drama, Mom. I'm comming back. It's not like I'm going to die on a rollercoster or something." Kim said to a teary-eyed mom. They hugged and said their good-byes before Kim turned and headed toward Ron's house.
She knocked on the door as her mom pulled out of the driveway. Nothing. She knocked again, slightly louder. "Comming" Ron yelled from inside. Kim could hear his footsteps as he jogged to the door. The Stoppables had been known to wait until the last minute to pack. Ron opened the door. "Hey, Kim" Ron puffed. It sounded as if he had been running a 10k race.
"Hi, Ron...What happened? It looks like a tornado blew threw here."
"Yeah, well we started packing today. Do I need to finish the story" Ron said still trying to catch his breath.
"No, I'm pretty sure I know the rest." Kim replied trying not to laugh at Ron who looked like he had gotten dressed in the dark. His red shorts and yellow top were the reason fasion police were invented. "You are going to change before we leave. right"
"Why? What's wrong with what I'm wearing" Ron asked laughing at Kim's expression. "I'm kidding. These are just my work clothes, and believe me if you've ever packed the way we do, you would understand perfectly. Actually I was on my way upstairs to change when you came over."
"That's good." Kim said, sighing with relief as Ron galloped up the stairs. Turning to Mr. Stoppable, Kim asked if he needed any help carrying suitcases out to their car. He gave Kim a few of the lighter packs and they headed out to the car.
(In the car, 6:00A.M.)
"Are we all ready for the sixteen hour trip" asked Mrs. Stoppable.
"Sixteen hours" yelped Kim and Ron playfully in unision.
"Jinx, you owe me a soda" Kim said to Ron. He reached into the cooler, pulled out a can of pop, and then gave it to Kim. "Thanks." Kim laughed. "At least the tweebs aren't with us on this trip. Remember how annoing they were last year when we went to visit my Uncle Slim"
"Yeah, and I don't think I'll ever forget Joss." Kim had been Joss's role model during the beginning of their trip to the Lazy C., but later she said that Ron was the real hero.
"Me either." Kim said as she staired longingly out the window.
(One hour later. Kim is still staring out the window in a trance.)
"Kim? Kim! KIM" Ron yelled into Kim's ear. "Hello? Earth to KP. Are you in there" He then turned her face toward his.
"Huh..what?'" mumbled Kim as she shook herself into consciousness.
"It's time for breakfast. We're at the restaurant.' said Ron as he pointed to the Shady Shack sign. "Are you comming" Ron had already gotten out of the car and started to shut his door.
"Yeah, wait for me." Kim said as Ron turned away walking toward the building. Kim opened the door, got out, slammed it closed, and chased after Ron who had beaten her to the door.
They went in and ordered their food. Kim had two slices of French toast and three sausages. Ron ordered six pancakes, promising to share some with Rufus, who had stowed away in Ron's pocket. Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable both enjoyed the daily special, which included two eggs, two slices of toast, and two strips of bacon. After paying the bill, they all left Shady Shack and filed back into the car.
(Back in the car, 8:10A.M.)
"Six pancakes? Ron, you eat a lot" Kim said, playfully punching Ron on the shoulder about ten minutes after they pulled out of the parking lot.
"Hey Rufus had some too" said Ron trying to defend himself.
"Sorry, let me refrase that. Five and three quarters pancakes? You eat a lot" said Kim, trying to stifle a laugh.
"Yeah, at least I wasn't staring out the window for the past hour."
The two continued to bicker playfully until 11:00. They went inside a Savory Sub shop for lunch, and by 12:30 they were back on the road. This time Ron and Kim both caught up on some lost sleep.
At 3:07, Kim woke up. Her head had been on Ron's shoulder and his arm had been around hers. She carefully moved his arm, so she wouldn't desturb him. Looking at the clock, Kim was surprised she had slept that long. Wow, I really didn't think waking up at four would have this kind of effect on me.
Kim looked out the window, and again fell into a trance until they passed through a tunnel. Ron recently woke up and was still rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
"What time is it" he asked groggly.
"Five fifty-two." Kim replied.
"Okay, kids." said Mr. Stoppable. "We're almost at our hotel, Victoria Inn and Suits. How about we order in pizza when we get there"
"Sounds good." said Kim and Ron agreed.
(At the hotel, 6:20 P.M.)
The pizza delivery man was at room 208, knocking.
"Comming." yelled Mrs. Stoppable, grabbing the money and heading to the door. She accepted the pizza, and within minutes the box was empty, and everyone was eating the delicious pepperoni pizza.
Later that night, Kim and Ron retired to their room which was connected to Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable's. They each had their own double bed, and Ron's parents had a king-size. Kim was the first to drift off to sleep, laying on her stomach. Before drifting off to sleep, Ron noticed Kim's odd position. He had seen her sleep on some of their over-night missions, but she had always been on her side or back. His last thought before he fell asleep was, What's wrong with Kim? She's been acting so weird lately.
