Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or the characters of that show. I do not own Supergirl or any DC Comics characters. The original idea of the pairing of the two universes as they are in this story was done by Jezrianna. This is a splintered off universe of her stories.
Author Notes:
Eckles: The point that Ron brings up is an insecurity that he has from before he met Kara. I believe that it is a condition in many people. I suffer from it time to time myself. I cover it more in depth in this chapter.
I would like to thank all those that have reviewed with both praise and points of correction. I tend to write free form and find if I edit my own work it tends to all wind up cut. After I have finished the story I will go back and make the grammatical corrections. I thank you all again for all reviews; they really help keep me going. As to splitting the story, I meant as in a part one and a part two.
Kim rolled over and nuzzled the pillow and then bolted strait up into a sitting position. "What? Where?" She looked around and realized she was still in the living room of her apartment and the 'pillow' was the bosom of Kara, who was still asleep with her head on a real pillow.
"Get a grip, Kim, you probably just fell asleep and they didn't want to wake you. Deep breath. And we are better."
She looked at Kara laying on the floor with her blond hair spread on the pillow. She did look like an angel, just like Ron said. Kim noticed her stirring, so she decided to head back to her room.
"Kim is Ron back?" asked the prone blond.
"I just got up myself; I haven't heard him so I would guess not."
"You up to movies and leftovers tonight? Or would you rather we go out and give you some time, or we could all go out."
"You two don't have to watch over me you know. But I really don't feel like going out. I don't want to keep you two from going though."
"No big one way or the other, and if you think that Ron would have a good time going out while worrying about you, then you got hit on the head harder than we thought."
Kim sighs and turns, "I don't need to be baby sat. I am a big girl. I can take care of myself."
"And I know that. Ron knows that, but it doesn't keep him from worrying about the one person that he cares for the most."
"What?"
"Kim, he cares about you more than anything. Half the time I sit up at night listening to him talk about you," she says softly as she crosses the floor to Kim. "Everything from your boyfriend problems to your class load and burn out. Last night he told me about the other times he's had the energy take him like that. They all revolve around you. Even before he knew I was Supergirl it didn't kick in."
"Oh. I... thought you meant care as in..."
"Love, capital L? Not like you are thinking no, well at least not at this moment. There was a time that it could have been, but... That time is past. When I think of you I see two bodies with one brain, one soul. You two have a better, deeper relationship than most couples. The only other ones that I can think of are Uncle Johnathon and Aunt Martha. I really didn't want to have this conversation till Ron got back. Mind if we put it on hold?"
Kim looked quizzically at the blond, "Okay, so where did he go anyway?"
"He started up a line of conversation that requires him to watch Chasing Amy."
"The Kevin Smith movie? Where the guy falls in love with..."
"Yes, I don't know of another one. And it's just a scene in it."
"May I ask the reason, or is that part of the 'on hold' conversation?"
"It is kind of related, but not directly. He has to watch Silent Bob's speech at the end. Basically, he has to watch Chasing Amy so he doesn't wind up Chasing Kara. I can't say all that he went through growing up, but from what he has told me, the only thing that kept him from losing all hope in everything was your friendship. Until our date at the prom he didn't have much luck with getting dates, after that it was the skies the limit. But at the core he is still that boy that no matter who he asked was always rejected or made fun of. Deep down there is a voice that keeps telling him that he isn't good enough, that he isn't good enough for me, that he isn't worthy to be your friend.
"Thats why when Jennifer did what she did it crushed him. Here was someone that wanted him enough to want him to herself, and then she shows him that 'he isn't enough'. That may or may not be why she did it, but that is how it clicked in his mind. If it hadn't been for you I don't know what he would have done."
"You are the one that found him."
"And if he didn't want you to worry he wouldn't have left the note. Kim, wake up. No matter how close he and I are, all it would take is one word from you, and it would all be over."
"Kara... I never would. You should know that."
"I do. I just wanted you to know the power you have over him. Kim, he would rush into Hell for you. I understand how he feels. Let me shut up now till he gets back so we can all talk about this."
Kim looked puzzled at her friend, "Okay, this is going to get deep isn't it."
"'Fraid so."
Both women sighed. For the next five minutes there were many times that it looked as if one or both were going to say something but thought better of it. They heard the door knob turn slowly and saw the door gently open.
"It's okay, Ron, both of us are awake," said Kim.
"Ah, good. So who is up for some snackage?"
"How about some 'talkage' first?"
Ron looked at Kara, "We kind of started talking, but I stopped before it got to deep. We've been in uncomfortable silence mode since then."
"Okay. Talking, that is good. KP, why don't we all sit down. We need to talk about relationships."
His red haired friend looked at his as if she didn't understand. "What about relationships?"
Ron walked to the kitchen and sat down at the table. "Better sit, it could be a long discussion. Kara and I want to talk to you about our relationship so you will not freak out."
Kara turned the chair around and put her chin the the table and looked at Kim with a puppy pout face that didn't quite make it.
"Kara, that is pathetic," Kim said as she sat down. "I'm sitting but reserve the right to get up at any point."
"Not a problem. Just try and keep an open mind for a while, KP. Let me start with some background. Have you read any of the books I have given you?"
"Some of them."
"Was one of the Time Enough for Love?"
Kim nodded, "I picked it up thinking it was a book on relationships, but it was interesting enough so I kept reading it."
"Actually, KP, it is about relationships. It kind of describes where Kara and I are taking ours. The proper name of it is polyamory ..."
"Many loves?"
"Thought you would catch that. Yes, many loves while in a committed relationship. While Kara and I will be together there may be times that we are with others, either together or apart."
Ron stopped speaking and waited for Kim's rant to start. He looked at her and saw her poker face. He sighed. At least she is thinking about it and not flying off the handle. This might go smoother than I thought.
"Actually Heinlein was a very advanced thinker of the human race. A lot of his sociological ideas are so close to Argosian thought that it makes you wonder. The reason that we wanted to tell this to you when we were together so you would know all that is going on."
Kim opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. "KP, it's okay, you can tell us what you think. This doesn't change anything. It's not like I told you I was secretly dating Shego or anything."
"It's just a lot to take in. It's not every day that your two best friends tell you that they are going to be a couple and still have sex with others. And this is after falling asleep on..."
"Kim? What's wrong?"
"When I was going to sleep... I thought I heard something, but... But now I am not sure if I did or not."
Kara looked at her, "Was it me talking?"
Kim nodded, "About how I looked. And..."
"It's okay Kim. I did say that and I meant it. I also said that I wasn't going to pursue it because you have given no indication of being interested. You're my friend, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable about it. So, are we cool?"
"Yeah, Kara, it's just a lot to take in, but I trust you and if I have a problem with it, it is my problem."
"And you can always talk to me about it," commented Ron.
"I can always talk to you about everything anyway. Just give me some adjustment time on this. So what are you two going to do tonight?"
"Well, there is always leftovers and movies, or we could go out dancing. What do you think, KP?"
"Oh no, Kara and I already had this discussion. You two don't put me as the keystone of your time together. Especially now, that kind of makes me feel... weird."
"KP, you are our friend, and we would like you to have a good time tonight. I mean, well that is that you have fun... none of this is coming our right is it?"
Both women laughed and shook their heads. "Well at least you are the same Ron," said Kim. "Let me get a shower and think about this; I will let you two know what I decide when I get out." She started to walk to the bathroom and turned back to them, "I know I don't need to say this, but no x-ray vision?"
"Wouldn't think about it, KP," grinned Ron.
"Kara, slap him," Kim laughed as she went into the bathroom and shut the door.
