Don't own KP. Yatta yatta.
Chapter 3: Working Together
"Maybe it was a mistake to hire miss Possible, milord," Bates said.
Monty and Bates were in the back of the group walking through the African jungle. The temple was now only a two-day journey away. Possible and the younger Stoppable were in front. Max had gone up to talk with his nephew, so Monty and Bates were alone for once.
"Nonsense. She shall serve her purpose," Monty said.
"But milord could certainly handle the primitive booby traps in the temple."
"Yes, Bates. But she might be a useful asset. I'm thinking of hiring her as my permanent bodyguard when this is over."
"I have heard that she no longer does such things. No disrespect intended, milord."
"For the right price, she will have a change of heart," Monty said with a sinister smile on his face, "And if not, she will spend some quality time with Ronald. In death."
"You know best, milord," Bates said nervously.
Meanwhile, at the front of the group
"You used to be a cop!" Kim said in surprise.
"Police officer," Ron corrected.
"Yes. But I wanted to fallow my dream of seeing the world and finding hidden treasures, so I got into exploration," Mr. Stoppable said.
"Don't you regret quitting the police force?" Kim asked.
"A little. But now that I'm living my dream, and I couldn't be happier."
"It must be nice to fallow your dreams," Kim replied.
"Why so sad, KP. Wasn't photography you dream?" Ron interjected.
"Yeah, but look how long it took me to get into it. Two years after graduating from collage, Ron. TWO YEARS."
"Don't fret about it, Kim," Ron said soothingly, "It doesn't matter when you fallow your dreams, or even when you realize them. All that matters is that you fallow them. Once you do, your life will feel much better. Even if it sucks."
Such touching words. They came from Ron's heart. Mr. Stoppable took a few steps back to give them space.
"So-o-o-o-o-o-o-o," Kim said, "What…"
"Shouldn't we set up camp now?" Fiske said.
Monty Fiske, Kim thought, I'll kill you.
Both Stoppable men agreed, so the interruption kept Kim from telling Ron what she wanted to say. After pitching his tent, Fiske walked over to her.
"Miss Possible, I believe you are getting to attached to young Stoppable," he said.
"My relationship with Ron is not of your business, Fiske," she countered.
"Kimberly, I hired you to find the Jade Monkey, not flirt with young men!"
"I'll get your precious monkey idol, Monty," she said with anger, "What I do between now and then is on my time."
"Have it your way," he said, walking off.
That night
"I think it's about time we should turn in," Ron said to his beautiful companion.
"Yeah," Kim said, yawning before continuing, "We're getting close to the temple, so we'll need the rest."
"Hey, KP," Ron said, "If you're looking for a job, maybe you could get one at the Middleton Examiner. What do you think? They're starting an international branch, and I'm already applied there as one a reporter. They need photographers too. You'd be able to see the world and take pictures of it."
"And we'd get a chance to work together," Kim said playfully.
"Well I understand if you don't want to…"
Kim put her finger on his lips to silence him and said, "I'd like that."
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, jest under his freckles.
"Goodnight, Ron," she said, and then slinked off to her tent.
"Goodnight, Kim," he replied.
When he was sure that she was out of earshot he said, "BOO-YAH!"
This chapter is longer than I thought it would be. Well, Chapter 4: Getting Closer (coming in before January 12th) will father explain the hidden agenda between Kim and Fiske. Until then, please review.
