I'm starting off this chapter witha fewreplies to reviewers. Thank you all!
Areo Tendo: thanks for the mountain of ideas- some will definatly be used.
MatthewC: The new relationship will have considerable effects on how they look not only at Ron and Kim, but each other, as well.
JPMod: I'm sure Felix could have been the life of the party, but if he had been there, Monique wouldn't have to tell him the story. I may let him go to a party a bit later.
MrDrP, KPR. aimtbj- glad you liked it. Felix and his humor will be significant in this story.
Captainkodak1: Kim and Ron will have to get used to such comments, but they'll be able to reciprocate before long. For other couples, I do prefer a subtle approach.
Jarmitc2032:Thanks! Oneshots tend to be my specialty- I'm not real good at updating. This one, however, will continue for a while.
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Well, thanks to the kind reviews, I have decided to continue.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything mentioned in this chapter: KP, the Fantastic Four, or a Hummer.
The Fantastic Who?
In their usual booth at Bueno Nacho, Kim and Ron sat side by side, talking to Felix while they waited for Monique to arrive.
"You know, it was hardly fair for you two to gang up on the cripple like that." Felix said, pointing an accusing finger at Kim. Her eyes grew wide, and she stammered in her efforts to apologize.
"I... I, we didn't mean to, um…" Ron cut her off.
"Some cripple. I wish I had a rocket chair with robo-arms."
Felix smiled. "Well, I don't usually result to such measures, but when you started to pull that team thing like you were on one of your missions… it's almost like you can read each other's minds."
"We had to team up-it was the only way I could hope to score." Ron replied. "Kim's way too distracting when we went three way."
"Well…I should make a comment about you two scoring, but it would be way too easy. By the way, Possible, next time you go on a shopping spree, get Ron some shorts that fit. Not all of us enjoy seeing his boxers, you know."
"Oh, yeah, sorry about that. Guess I should have tightened my belt before making that jump shot." Ron sheepishly replied. Kim just looked at her boyfriend. No matter how many times it happens, it never gets old, she thought with a little grin.
"Well, lets get this party started!" The group turned around.
"Monique!" They all called out.
"Nice outfit." Kim remarked.
"25 employee discount, girl. Picked it up on my way out."
"You didn't have too dress up for me." Felix said, admiring her new dress.
"Of course I did." Monique replied, as she slid in next to Felix. "After all, how many people ask me out to help chaperone my best friends? Oh, yeah, and this time, you two stay on the main level with us. No hiding in the balcony!"
Kim tried to pull her famous puppy dog pout. "Me and Ronnie would never do such a thing. You must have just gotten a little lost."
Monique made quick work of a chimereto, and replied, "Um hum. Girl, that might work on your 'rents, but I don't buy it. Besides, if you 'get lost', how can I share my popcorn with Rufus?" At this, the little pink rodent popped out from the nacho carton he had been resting in.
"Popcorn?" He chattered.
"Cheese flavored popcorn." Monique replied.
"Cheese!"
"Maybe you'd like to stay with Auntie Monique, little buddy?" Ron asked his beloved pet.
"Not a chance. If Rufus wants to be with Auntie Monique, than his 'daddy and mommy' will have to be with us." His dark skined friend replied. Ron and Kim blushed at being called 'daddy and mommy', even if the term seemed to fit well enough, considering how both now treated the lovable rodent as family.
"Hey, I'd hate to break up this very entertaining discussion, but we better get moving if we're gonna get tickets." Felix remarked.
"How are we going? I don't think we'd all fit on Ron scooter." Monique asked.
"We came inmy car." Felix replied. "It's rather large, so there'll be plenty of room."
The four left the restaurant, and headed to the parking lot. Monique's eyes grew large when she saw what they were approaching. "You've got a Hummer?"
"Specially modified, so I don't have to use my legs. My chair plugs into where the driver's seat would be."
"I call shotgun!" Monique excitedly called out.
"I don't think you'll have much competition for that." Felix remarked. Kim and Ron had already clamed the rear bench."
"No fooling around back there!" Felix called to them. He flipped a switch on his chair, and it easily lifted itself into the driver's position. Monique sat herself beside him.
"Their loss. This stereo is tight!" An evil thought came into her mind. She leaned to whisper to Felix, "What would happen back there if we turned up the speakers?" Felix smiled for a moment, but shook his head." They work too hard. It took 'em long enough to find each other, I think we owe 'em a bit of peace, even if it is in my car. For all their enthusiasm, they wouldn't get out of hand."
"I know. It's just, they take it so well. Makes it too easy to cross the line."
"Yeah. They belong together." For the rest of the rather short ride to the theater, Felix and Monique enjoyed the Hummer's impressive sound system, from the front speakers, and Kim and Ron enjoyed each other's company, as he put his arm around her, and she moved in close to him. When they arrived at the theater, they expected a long wait. Fortunately, the line was rather short, and they were seated in no time. Nobody was overly concerned with what movie they saw, but they settled on the Fantastic Four.
As the previews rolled, Monique stepped out to purchase the promised snackege. Kim and Ron took the opportunity to scoot in as far as Rufus would allow them to-three seats over. They were already located towards the rear of the theater, and the couple was counting on the fact that Monique was unlikely to leave Felix alone just so that she could watch over them. When Monique returned, Rufus scampered over to greet her.
"Cheese!" He cried out joyously.
"Nice to see you, too." Monique replied with a smirk, while the naked mole rat dived into her popcorn. "So, where are your parents?" Rufus stuck out his head, and pointed down the row.
"I brought you your sodas." She called softly. The two heroes stood up, and Ron came over. "Can we sit down there, pleeaaasseee?" Ron asked, while doing a fair imitation of his girlfriend's trademark pout.
"Ok, but remember, don't do anything that would get you sent out of earth orbit if Mr. P saw you doing it." Monique said, giving in. Ron smiled, flashed Kim a 'thumbs up', and took their sodas to their seats. The two were as good as their word, and remained strictly within reasonable bounds, though they were still able to enjoy themselves, with their hands together, and even sharing the occasional warm kiss. After all, even Kim's rather strict father approved of Ron, and had come to accept that they were a very close couple.
The theater wasn't overly crowded, and nobody seemed to mind when Monique decided to talk very quietly to Felix. "Just look at them." She whispered, somewhat wistfully. As he glanced over, he saw his two friends, looking at each other more than the special effects on screen. The love each felt for the other was easy to see on their eyes, and one could almost feel their contentment just to be together, even if they weren't completely alone.
"Now, tell me, where to I find a guy like that?" Monique asked.
"If I remember correctly, Middleton's Pre-K.", with his usual humor.
"I guess they're one of a kind. Best friends forever, and all." Monique sighed.
"Don't get too down hearted. If your looking for a guy with a good sense of humor, who occasionally helps to save the world, I'm your man. And, you wouldn't have to ride on a scooter." Felix said, still keeping his voice down.
"Why, Felix, are you hitting on me?" Monique asked, as she gave the boy next to her a small shove.
"Well, we can't let team Possible over there have all the fun, now can we?"
Monique was at a loss for words, as she looked at the rather charming young man nest to her. What is he getting at? He is a great guy,…, she thought to herself. They were still looking at each other when Rufus popped his little head out of the popcorn carton.
"More!" He cried out.
Monique looked down at the smiling rodent. "No wonder Kim and Ron wanted you to stay with me. I bet you've spoiled more 'moments'…"
"I'll get it." Felix interrupted. "Our money will last longer if we spread the Rufus budget around. I wonder how Ron and Kim mange to afford this little bottomless pit." He wheeled out of the theater, and Monique's eyes followed him out.
Felix returned shortly, and enjoyed the rest of the movie with Monique and Rufus. They took fairly little notice of Kim and Ron, although they figured that their friends enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Who knows? The two heroes might even know what movie they had seen.
As the credits rolled, and the lights came back on, most of the theater goers got up out of their seats, and began to leave.Many saw one pair who apparently hadn't noticed the movie's end, as they were still rather occupied with each other. Someone recognized the girl's flaming auburn hair, and called out, "Hey! It's Kim Possible, and um, "
"Ron Stoppable!" Felix helpfully added.
The young couple quickly broke from each other, and rose with flaming cheeks. Just as Kim started wishing that they could simply melt into the floor, applause erupted throughout the room. Kim and Ron smiled politely, and tried to leave as quickly as possible, dragging their friends with them. Rufus climbed back into his master's pocket, as they dumped their trash in the bin.
"How often does that happen?" Felix asked.
"Oh, just every time we're caught in public. You'd think that the fact that we're a couple would've become yesterday's news by now." Ron glumly replied.
"You don't mind having me for a girlfriend, do you, Ron?" Kim asked him, concern filling her lovely green eyes.
Ron smiled in reply, as he draped his arm around her shoulders. "KP, I wouldn't mind if we've got to spend our entire lives in the spotlight, as long as I'm with you." This earned him a peck on the cheek from Kim, and amused looks from his other friends.
"If you two got any sweeter, we could give you out on Halloween." Monique snickered.
"Anything wrong, Mon?" Kim asked, embarrassed.
"Aw, she's just jealous that she doesn't have a boyfriend that would go to hell 'n back for her. Of course, I could do something about that." Before anyone could react, Felix put his arm around Monique's shoulders, and pulled her into a brief kiss.
"Wah…" Kim and Ron just stared. Monique stood, speechless.
"Like I said, Mon, we can't let them have all the fun."
As Felix rode off, Monique followed him. "Um, right. You're gonna drive me home, with that tricked out Hummer of yours, right?"
"Certainly. Ronman, Kim, you coming?"
"Uh, we'll just walk home, I guess." Ron called out. Kim grinned. Now it was her turn.
"I'm sure you two will want to be alone. Maybe you don't want to go straight home, anyway. There's the most beautiful spot in Middleton Park, just by the lake…" Shepaused when she saw Felix blush a bit. "We'll see you two later. Have fun!" Kim called out, before she and Ron turned to walk away.
"You too!" Monique called after them. She turned to the boy seated next to her. "What was that all about?"
"Well, I, uh, would you like to go out with me? There aren't too many girls who appreciate the GWA and fine tex-mex fast food, you know." He said, hoping she wouldn't mind.
"As a friend? Sure. As something more? We'll see." She paused. "You know what, Felix? You're the second weirdest boy I've ever met."
"Considering what you think of the weirdest guy we know, I'll take that as a complement."
"Speaking of the Ronman, do you think they'll get home alright?" Monique asked, looking at her now distant friends.
"Oh, I'm sure they'll get lost once or twice, but they'll be fine. They've still got half an hour 'till her curfew, and I don't think they've been late yet. Of course, she's home when they reach the porch, so I don't think they'll say goodnight for a while yet." Felix said, smiling towards their friends.
"We better get moving, before we have to start worrying about my curfew." Monique stated.
"When do you have to be home?"
"Eleven. But what fun is it if we just go home. I've got to see what that sound system can do, and for that we'll have to go somewhere away from any neighborhoods, like the park."
"You're on." Felix replied, as he steered his chair towards the Hummer waiting in the parking lot.
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