I don't own KP
Chapter 4: Getting Closer
Kim woke with a start. This African jungle wasn't exactly a dream vacation, but it was nice to get to know Ron better. They were going to be at the temple by this evening. Kim got out of her tent and the smell of coffee hit her immediately.
"Good morning, Kimberly," Maxwell said, "Would you like some coffee?"
"I'd prefer a shower," the young woman replied.
Maxwell laughed then said, "That's one convenience you'll have to do without. However, there is a small pond thirty yards that way that you could bathe in."
"I'll do that. Be sure to tell Ron not to come anywhere near the pond."
"I shall relay the message, Ms. Possible."
Kim grabbed a towel and walked off. Maxwell's measurement was only off by about five yards. No big. Kim disrobed and stepped into the water. It felt good to have the water cleanse her skin from all of the bruises and cuts she got on her trip. She dipped her head into the pond (it was jest deep enough for her to stand in with only her neck and head above clear of the water) and let the water run between her hairs.
Her relaxing moment was interrupted by a rustling in the brush. She contemplated whether or not getting out of the pond to see what caused it. She didn't need to; whatever it was, it was coming closer.
"Whoa!" Ron exclaimed upon seeing Kim then turned away and said, "Sorry, I didn't…I mean, I was…checking around the camp site for…I'm sorry…I jest…sorry."
"You only need to apologize once, Ron," Kim said while getting out of the water to get dressed.
"Sorry."
Kim laughed at that and said, "It's okay. I should have made sure you knew that I'd be taking a bath here."
"If it's any condolences: I didn't really…see anything…I mean…not that there's nothing to see…I jest…I'm shutting up now."
Fully dressed, Kim put her hand on his shoulder and said, "Don't worry about it. You can take a bath here, if you want."
"Yeah," Ron said, turning around, "Suddenly, I feel extremely dirty."
Kim handed her towel to him then left for the camp site.
He's so cute when he's nervous.
That night
Ron looked at his new friend Kim. She was so attractive. He had a tough time looking at her without thinking about what happened that morning.
She's jest so sexy, Ron thought.
"Hey, KP," he said quietly.
"Yeah, Ron," the beautiful red-head replied.
"What do you think…of the possibility of you and me…going out?"
"You mean after this is over?"
"I was thinking we could go to this restaurant I know of in Middleton."
"Sounds good."
"Cool."
"But, Ron," Kim trailed off.
"What is it, KP?"
"I want to be fully honest with you."
"I'd like you to be, Kim. What's the deal?"
"I want to tell you what my real job is…was."
"What are you talking about?" Ron asked.
Kim looked around, leaned in close to Ron, and said, "I was a gun-for-hire. Ron, I was the Shadow Fox."
Big time cliff hanger. Chapter 5: The Shadow Fox will be up before January 25th (I don't know how available I'll be thanks to my classes). Until then R & R.
