A/N—Sorry this took so long, but understand that I really try to listen to you, the reader. Thus, I'm updating this story to add finality. Thanks for all the feedback, and credit goes to Spider-Man 2 for some of these quotes. Happy reading!

Thanks to Classic Cowboy for helping with this story.

Could It Be?

Four weeks later…

After weeks and weeks of contemplation, it was time to make the decision. It was only fair that he was here to hear it, so Ron found himself alone with Kim on the warm, breezy night standing on her patio. No matter what, I won't cry. She deserves to be happy.

"Kim," he began seriously, calling her by a name he rarely said. "Before you say anything, I just want you to know something. I don't want to hold you back—you're a hero, a role model. People line up in streets just to see you, so that years later they can tell their kids about how they stood in the rain to see the person who inspired them to hold on for just one more second—the person who showed them that anything is possible. And sometimes, in order to be that hero…we have to be steady, and give up the things we want the most. Even our dreams." It's so hard holding it all back, but I'm not going to guilt her into staying. She was silent, contemplative, grasping at everything that Ron had just said. It was unlike him to be so serious and so…intuitive.

"Ron, remember when we kissed on Prom Night?"

"Yea." How could I forget? Eyes getting misty, Ron blinked away the water. He had to be strong for her.

"Good."

"Why?" She didn't say anything for what seemed like an eternity.

I know we've been friends forever
But now I think I'm feeling something totally new
And after all this time I opened up my eyes
Now I see you were always with me

"Remember that time I was losing myself…literally? And instead of staying home like I should have, I went on a date with Josh Mankey?" There was no sigh or weakness in her knees when she said the name. Not anymore.

"Yea."

"You were there for me. I thought I was a goner, but deep down I never believed it. I knew that someway, somehow you were going to save me." I'd go on that journey a million times over again for you. He didn't say anything, but deep down she knew. Best friends don't always need words.

Chorus
Could it be you & I
Never imagined
Could it be suddenly I'm fallin' for you
Could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew
Could it be that it's true
It's you and it's you

"Remember when I said I had nothing…that I--we were done for?"

"How could I forget? I've never seen you like that before."

"You know what brought me back?"

"What?" He found talking harder and harder as he choked back his feelings. There was so much at stake, and he didn't want to pressure her anymore.

"You did, Ron. You told me, 'Eric wasn't the right guy for you. There are so many better guys out there for you…maybe even…here.' And for the first time in my life, I opened my eyes and saw you…and Rufus…but more importantly I saw what you meant to me." No matter how much he tried to hide it, Kim knew he was crying inside, trying to be strong for her as always—trying to make her happy.


It's kinda funny you were always near
But who would ever thought we'd end up here
And everytime I needed you, you've been there for me
Now it's clear I've been waiting for you

"I saw everything, from when you took my hand in pre-K to the day you walked hand in hand with me to prom. You've always been there for me. From the time you distracted Drakken's killer robot long enough for me to disable to the time you faced Gill at Camp Wannaweep. You weren't always just there for me during missions; you were just always there. When I was fighting sharks and missing the talent show—you were there to buy me time. Most of all, you were always there when I needed a friend, from the day I sat alone outside in pre-K to our first mission to the first day of high school to now. And despite all of that, I never thought we'd end up here. Until now—it's all so clear now, staring me in the face."

Chorus
'Cause today is the start of the rest of our lives
I can see it in your eyes
And it's real, and it's true
It's just me and you
Could it be that it's you

"What is?"

"Ron, it all goes back to Prom night, when you held me and told me everything would be alright. It all goes back to our first kiss."

"What do you mean?" Somehow, he already knew.

"I'm not leaving. I can't leave. Team Possible-Stoppable can't exist without a Stoppable, and Kim Possible can't be the girl that can do anything without you. You told me that I'm a hero, and Global Justice has heroes—but they only fight for the fate of the world, and they all get paid huge salaries to do it. We fight for everyone, from helping a small village in West Africa to battling Drakken for world domination. That's what true heroes do. You're right, I did want to go to Global Justice. You might even say it was my dream, but there are bigger things in life. I have you, and that's more important than anything they could offer me. I'm staying, Mr. Stoppable, and today's the start of the rest of our lives." Ron had never felt so happy in his life—he hugged her without even knowing he had moved. Not just hugged, but embraced her so she could never leave even if she wanted to. She reflected his happiness.

"Thanks." It was all he needed to say. Best friends don't always need words.

"One more thing."

"Yea?" He became somewhat nervous.

"I do love you, Ron. That kiss at prom meant the world to me." He couldn't take it anymore. Ron finally broke down in tears as he sobbed on her shoulder.

"I love you too, KP." And they kissed again, the first of many as the Tweebs made gagging sounds as they watched from the window.

A/N—Wow. Sappy to the last line. Three surprises here I guess. One, I updated. Two, I wrote a happy ending. And three, I finished a story. Thanks for all the reviews!