Kim Possible: The Sociopath Episode

Disclaimer: KP and gang are Bob and Mark's.

Chapter 2: School Day
The first day of school since the Prom.

School was definitely not an average day for this young couple. Just about everyone's attention went to Ron, guys and girls, popular and outcasts, honor roll and failing, and those who never said a word to him. Even the people who picked on him, with the exception of Bonnie, congratulated him. Outside, Ron took it like a pro and a stud. Inside, he was a bit freaked out and embarrassed.

He thought to himself. 'The day you date your best friend, everyone begins to notice you and remember your name.'

He didn't know whether he liked the thought or not, but at least they didn't see him as the loser, the buffoon, the guy who carried a naked mole rat in his pocket, or the clumsy guy whose pants got lost on occasion. He couldn't remember a moment where everyone knew his name or who he was. Not knowing how else to take it, he let himself go and enjoy the praise and the scene, at least for now. The attention made him feel quite uncomfortable, but he gladly accepted the praise.

"Ron Stoppable, comin' through. How ya doin?" pointing both fingers and trading looks with some girls he never noticed in Middleton High.

Kim's day wasn't that much different from Ron's. Just about everyone said hi to her, most of them looked envious, and even more looked jealous.

'Of Ron?' Kim thought to herself. It tickled her.

The bad thing being back at Middleton High was looking at all the people in the school. No matter where they ranked or were categorized in, she remembered her thoughts on the food chain. She remembered such moments as talking with her mom on the phone, acting like Ron wasn't boyfriend material and acting like it was a crisis, and feeling embarrassed when Ron stopped by at the end of cheerleading practice after Bonnie's speech on the food chain. The thought made her feel guilty and terrible inside.

It was also hard for her to look at some of the guys higher on the foot chain. They were taller and handsome, quickly reminding her of Erik. He was tall, handsome, kind... and fake.

While she was confident these guys weren't syntho-drones, they probably weren't any more real than Erik had been. She felt like an idiot. How could she allow herself to think that she needed a boyfriend at the top of the food chain? Was social status really all that? She was a senior, and graduation would happen in about four weeks. After that, she was off into a world where none of that would matter. As a matter of fact, she never really thought about a future with Erik after Prom night, and good thing she didn't.

She tried to change her thoughts. It was all said and done; she was now dating Ron and gave him something that she didn't even give Erik, a long passionate kiss. She had actually kissed her best friend of fourteen years, and the kiss alone sent her to worlds unimagined. She wouldn't have changed anything with Ron, but whatever was bothering Ron was still eating at her mind.

The last thing she wanted was for Ron to break off the relationship if he wasn't ready for it. He sure seemed ready on Prom night, but maybe the romantic essence made him give into kissing her. She truly hoped his wasn't the case.

After school was cheerleading practice. Perfect, now she had to put up with Bonnie Rockwaller, the girl who somehow manipulated Kim into thinking status and that she needed a AAA-quality BF for Prom. The whole world would laugh if she got with a loser like Ron. If Bonnie was able to make Kim think that was true, she was capable of mixing her mind again. Kim was confident in her move with Ron, even though he wasn't acceptable as a guy by Bonnie's standards. She wouldn't allow Bonnie to hurt him anymore.

The gym went from loud gossiping to silent as Kim entered. she didn't know how to respond.

Bonnie glared and smirked at her. "Well? Where's your boyfri-"

She was cut off by her excited teammates, shouting things that made Kim light up in embarrassment.

"Where's Ron at?"

"Where's the best kisser in school?"

"You two are soooo cute together!"

"Kimberly Anne Stoppable!"

Kim's skin blazed into a crimson color. "So not the drama, girls!"

Kim almost shook as a hand touched her shoulder. It was Tara.

"Oh, come on, Kim. It was bound to happen some day, right?" Tara asked, winking at Kim, clearly showing a sign of respect and envy.

Tara had been somewhat jealous when she saw Kim and Ron smacking at prom, because of all the boys she knew and dated or considered dating, none of them ever saved her from a slime-spitting fish mutant with the exception of Kim's new boyfriend. She had a crush on him since then, but Ron never knew that she liked him like that, and she wouldn't wait forever.

Tara's attention later turned to Kim's old squeeze, Josh Mankey, who had broken it off with Kim since both were quick to run into things, something both weren't completely comfortable with. It also didn't help that a few months ago Drakken attacked the school and Josh was almost caught in the crossfire between Kim and Shego. The action was too much for him.

Tara went to the prom with another guy for the same reason Kim went with Erik. Only a few days before the Prom, she found out that the reason Ron never asked her out was because he never knew she had a thing for him. Had she known of Ron's real reasons, she might have turned the tables, but she found Kim and Ron to be a much cuter couple.

Kim responded nervously to Tara's sly smile. "Uh...yeah, sure!"

She felt even more embarrassed as she found out many more people were placing bets on when Kim and Ron would be dating. Graduation, Prom, summer, College, and so.

Was she really so blind all of these years?

The excitement in the gym died as one of the girls in the corner rose her voice.

"Excuse me, we have cheerleading practice! We don't have all day to gossip about Kim and her loser boyfriend. You all know it's not going to last."

Bonnie had a confident smile on her face, crossing her arms. Much to her dismay, the other girls shook their heads and turned towards their cheerleading captain. Kim really didn't expect all the support. She was more of a celebrity than she was earlier.

Kim let out a sigh. "All right. Let's do this."

In the cafeteria, Ron, Rufus, and Felix Denton were hanging out. Felix had been kind of surprised when he heard the news of Ron having a girlfriend named Kim Possible, but not as surprised as everyone else in Middleton high. After all, he had not known them as long as everyone else had. That, and he kind of suspected something between the two when he first met them. He noticed Ron had been eating his food very slowly.

"Hey Ron, you look pretty bummed. Anything you wanna talk about?"

Ron took a sip of his drink, letting out a huge sigh before talking.

"I love Kim and she's everything to me, but something just doesn't feel right about the whole relationship thing. Ever get that feeling? I mean, yeah, KP and I have known each other forever, and there's been something between us for some time. But when it came to Erik, I got major jealous and my feelings for her went through the roof. I couldn't hold those in forever, but then it happens. We defeat Drakken, she takes me to Prom, we're dating, and all of a sudden, long kiss good night."

Ron sounded like he hadn't opened his mouth all day. Felix took a few seconds to think, then replied.

"I would think that at that rate, you'd be the happiest man alive. Maybe you're in a denial stage of some sort? Maybe you're used to Kim being your best friend all these years, and now it's weird to wake up in the morning knowing it's more than just that."

Ron's mood didn't change.

"I don't think that's all of it. That's close, since the same night when she broke up with Eric, we start dating not soon after. I know that's part of it, but there's something else. I think about my future and I see me, myself and KP, and of course, Rufus, and I still see us on missions, eating at Bueno Nacho, and hanging out as always. Will all that change now? That, and graduation's coming up. Not sure if I'm ready to move on, and the thought of KP and me holding each other at sunset? Well, still not used to that, I guess. Still kinda hard to believe we're going out."

Felix noticed that Ron looked a tad more calm, relieving him a bit. "So, what's going on after school?"

Ron rested his chin in his hand, moving his thumb and index finger. "Probably me and KP at Bueno Nacho. Wanna come with?"

Felix picked up his backpack but turned down the offer. "Thanks, but I've got a final coming up and my mom needs some help around the house. See you later, Ron."

"Keep it real, Fel." Ron waved, his mouth stuffed.

Felix lied to Ron, hoping he and Kim could talk things out at Bueno Nacho, or maybe before then. After letting out a huge belch, Rufus pointed at the clock.

"Hmm, about the time cheerleading practice ends and we see Kim." Ron said dimly.

He then got up and stretched, popping his arms.

"Well, here goes nothing."

He picked up Rufus, put his food tray up, and walked out of the cafeteria.

Kim was already at her locker, appearing to have been waiting for Ron to arrive. "Ron!"

Before he could respond and wave back, Kim jumped into his arms and gave him a huge hug. She then looked up and smiled at him. "Feeling any better?"

Ron tilted his head a bit. "Well, I am now. How was practice?"

She sheepishly grinned, taking her arms from him. "Kinda embarrassing. Have you noticed all these people waiting for us to start dating? We kiss at Prom night and all of a sudden people tell me they placed bets on when we'd get together, and acting like the world would come to an end if this didn't all happen. The support's pretty nice, I guess, but still." Kim only hoped her words didn't make Ron think of something different.

"I know exactly what you mean, KP. One day you start dating your best friend and the world knows who you are." he replied.

They both stood there in an awkward silence. It really was awkweird that so many people paid that much attention to them. They both figured they'd get much attention after saving the world, not after hooking up.

Kim sighed, breaking the silence. "I'm sorry."

Ron blinked twice, confused. "For what, KP?"

She leaned against the locker next to hers, crossing her arms, and closing her eyes. "The whole food chain thing, Ron. This sort of thing, us dating, it should've happened a long time ago, and I was blinded by Erik, Bonnie, and the stupid food chain. What was I thinking? Thinking my boyfriend needed to be big, dark, tall, handsome, smooth, and probably completely fake? Just going through the halls I looked at all the people, and just now I noticed that after graduation, the food chain, social status; in the end, it'll mean absolutely nothing. I feel like such a fool, Ron."

Ron put his hand on her shoulder, awakening her from her state of realization. "KP, it's okay. It's all good. Don't beat yourself over it. Everyone messes up some time in life, right?"

Kim looked at Ron with a weak smile. "Thanks Ron. I just feel so stupid that I blinded myself like that."

As they looked at each other, it was clear they were both starting to feel a bit better.

Kim continued. "I wanted someone who could care for me, always be there for me, and make me smile and laugh. He was right next to me the whole time."

Ron looked dumbfounded, turned both ways, looked behind him, and tried to look past Kim. "Who?"

She giggled, nudging Ron with her elbow. "You!"

They both laughed, embracing each other in a hug. The moment didn't last long, as the monitor in Kim's locker turned on. Not letting go of each other, Kim and Ron turned to the monitor.

"Hey Wade." they said in unison.

"Jinx! Hah, now you owe me a soda!" Ron gloated.

"Ron!" Kim glared.

Wade laughed. "He got you there, Kim."

Kim looked down, pouting.

"So, other than what just happened, you guys learn any new tongue tricks as of late?" asked the now 12-year old techno whiz.

Turning crimson, both Kim and Ron shouted at him. "WADE!"

"Jinx! We're even!" Kim smiled.

"Aw man..." a disappointed Ron sulked.

Wade couldn't help but laugh, giving the couple a smug look. "Sorry, couldn't resist. But on a serious note, we've gotten word on a planned bank robbery at-"

"Middleton Bank?" asked Kim.

"You got it." Wade replied.

Ron still had a firm grip on Kim. "You know, it's always the bank or someplace with a lot of money and jewelry these days. You know, they could steal something like a dinosaur fossil, a weapons armory, a high-tech military wea-"

Kim placed her finger on his lips. "What did we say about those specific ideas, Ron?" she asked, releasing her finger and placing her arm back around him.

Ron had a sheepish grin. "Oh.. heheh, uh, right. Sorry, KP." He still had his crazy ideas with villainy that would probably work.

Kim smiled at him, then turned back to Wade. "So, who sent us the hint?"

Wade did some typing, responding shortly after, "Hmm, I can't tell. It was definitely a hit from your site, but it's an anonymous user and I can't seem to trace it."

Kim lowered her eyes. "Sounds like the thief wanted to give us a head's up."

Ron shook his head. "You know, the whole 'I'll tell you what my plan and scheme is' before doing anything; that just never works. So, what time, Wade?"

"Midnight."

Kim turned to Ron, giving him a sly smile. "That's in about eight hours. You know what this means."

Ron smiled back. "Yup, I know what you're thinking. Yeah. You. Me. Bueno Nacho. And probably some other things."

Not exactly what Kim had in mind, but she liked the idea nonetheless. After all, Bueno Nacho was probably the best place for Ron to get out of his current funk, but then again, perhaps it wasn't necessary anymore. Ever since he ran into her today, he's been acting like the good ol' Ron that she's known and loved for years. She loved his Ronshine much more than ever now.

Bueno Nacho anticipated them.