Author: Trillian42
Author's Notes: Okay, I know I promised some fun interactions, (chapter 2?) but I think I'll take the story another direction. I'm going to have about ½ dozen chapters, then later, maybe a sequel.
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Okay, this one is for my mother, who inspired me to beat the odds, always be curious and keep fighting for the hopeless causes (and to whom I'm still am nervous about sharing my writing with :-) )
Love you mommy!
Ron was bewildered by Kim's advance, unsure how to proceed in this nameless circumstance. The two companions had been on thousands of missions together and Ron was sure if he could piece together any rational thought in his mind, there would be countless instances when he'd seen Kim sporting less. But how much of her figure was showing wasn't of concern to the male occupant of the room. Kim had elected of her freewill to penetrate his vicinity in her current state. This wasn't a professional operation- not anymore- she wasn't working, thus changing hastily in plain sight wasn't necessary.
Neither had spoken a word since Kim's admission to his thoughtful domain. Ron allowed his eyes to pursue each curve of her body, from toe to head. As his eyes reached the oversized bath towel supplied by the motel, Ron allowed his thoughts to shape a virtual image of what lay beneath. They worked their way slowly up to her shoulders, where wet strands accumulated at the base of her collarbone. Finally, the two friend's eyes met casually from across the vast expanse.
Ron felt himself rise slowly, pushing himself up from the cushions where he had nested. Coming to his full height, Ron gazed wonderingly at Kim, uncertain whether to maintain his journey or retreat. Kim didn't fall back or move closer, just observed him, eyes curious and vaguely hinting of amusement. Ron took this as a cue- it was still his move. Like any well-calculated chess player, Ron surveyed his options. Only one maintained the outcome for which he had been yearning.
Continuing with slow, deliberate process towards his friend, Ron choked down his trepidation. Kim was finally responding to his deliberate movements. She progressed on a path parallel to his. After a few moments, the two confronted each other, not more then a hand length away. Ron tried to speak, but he had no voice. He was at a loss as to how they would proceed.
Kim gently reached forward, taking Ron's hand within her own. It was warm and slightly damp to his touch. Each of Ron's fingers gently fell into place between Kim's. Carefully, dreading the moment their contact would fade, he lifted the joined hands between them. Kim smiled dimly, unsure of herself and blushed lightly.
It was vaguely disconcerting to be in control with her. Usually Kim directed Ron how to proceed. He realized that maybe he didn't know this Kim so well. He'd rarely met with this girl, the quiet, passionate teenager who commanded masses of broken hearts. She was a different person. She wanted a boyfriend, a family, someone to comfort her after tough missions. She deserved that.
With his left hand still twined with her right, he reached out with an unsteady hand for her right wrist. Small droplets of water guide Ron's hand softly up her arm. Beneath his touch, he felt Kim shiver with pleasure. Her eyelids dropped dreamily and his hand made slow deliberate movements along her arm. After a seeming eternity his attention turned towards her hair. It dripped meaningfully down her chest into her cleavage, begging him to follow.
He gently lifted a large strand lying solitary on her shoulder and brushed it backwards with calculated intent. Her eyes shot open and met his and his hand continued its route. His body was out of control, imitating their predecessor. He took another step closer to Kim- she tilted her head slightly and Ron dropped his forehead smoothly against hers. Her body pressed against his; seeking comfort and finding, she fit him perfectly. Ron's eyes searched hers; for truth, compassion, friendship… his heart pleading to find love there as well.
Ron allowed every feeling he had for Kim to surface. Using his eyes as a channel, he opened his inner soul to this girl he both knew so well and had barely met. Kim's gaze searched him, evidently looking for the same proof. After a moment, she seemed to have all the proof she needed, tenderly pulling herself from his imagined grasp. Just as Kim's head tilted slightly back, allowing him the opportunity to pull her lips to his, a long ringing pulled the pair back to reality.
"BEEP-BEEP BEEP-BEEP" the Kimmunicator chanted interrupting the seemingly perfect moment.
The sound stunned both Kim and Ron, causing the later to jump backwards slightly, tripping over his own heels. He caught himself, however barely. Pulling himself upright, longing for Kim to have overlooked his reaction. Her gaze was on the device laying on her disused bed. Ron felt his gaze drawn to it as well. The ultimate symbol of why they could never be together, the device that pulled them back to their real lives, real social statuses and real destiny.
Ron collapsed on his bed in despair. 'What are we doing? We have the perfect friendship… what's worth risking that?' Seeking Kim's gaze to reassure him, he saw both his question and the answer in her eyes. It was worth risking because he loved her. He couldn't live without her. It was worth the risk if it meant he could spend one more night with Kim resting peacefully in his bed. It's all worth it.
Kim's thoughts echoed his own. I love him? When did this happen? As Kim questioned her sanity, she realized. Ron was the one person who never had and never would hurt her. He loved her, if only as a best friend or something more, he loved her. He was thoughtful and sweet and her opposite in every way. He was everything she wasn't. 'I love him...' The thought didn't scare Kim as much as it had.
As Kim's head promised her heart to tell him, the Kimmunicator beeped again, seemingly annoyed at being ignored. Ron smiled tenderly; they had to answer the call of civilization. This could wait. He would wait forever for her. Kim looked down at her outfit and tossed the Kimmunicator to Ron. She did not want to explain to Wade her current attire. Resigning to find appropriate clothes, Kim rustled through her book bag.
Ron took a deep breath, trying to look normal. "Hey Wade", Ron almost sung out to his young friend. He was not reassured by the worried look on the geniuses face. "What is it?" Ron uttered- afraid something terrible had happened.
Wade looked unsure, "Ron, I don't know what's happening but there's an emergency at your house. Your mom was freaking, I could barely understand a word…" Wade's voice dropped off; usually he was more aware of situations then this and did not like being kept in the dark.
Ron's eyes searched for Kim to reassure him. She had dropped the clean shirt from her bag and was staring right back at him.
Okay, sorry all, again I've written a short chapter with a sudden ending. My muse has a thousand ideas a minute. Don't worry, nothing too bad happened to Ron's family. I don't feel like making this a sad story. Anyways, hope you liked it.