Chapter 10
Kim glanced over at Drakken. He was smiling sheepishly, and seemed to be at a loss for words. She was at a loss for words too. What could one possibly say after making out with their arch foe? It had been one of the most breathtaking, amazing experiences of Kim's life. She never imagined she and Drakken would ever actually kiss for real. It was better than she had ever dreamed it could be.
Suddenly, the sound of a thunderclap overhead brought them out of their silent reverie. The sky was darkening with clouds, and rain seemed imminent.
"We'd better get moving, if we want to get any more hiking done today", said Drakken.
"Alright", replied Kim.
They continued hiking alongside the river. The thickening clouds overhead made the air around them colder. Kim shivered as the cold air bit at her exposed middrift. Drakken noticed her shivering and took off his labcoat for her. She wrapped the warm coat around herself and held Drakken's hand as she hiked.
"I don't suppose you would ever consider giving up your hero work, and start working with me?" asked Drakken coyly.
"I don't think so", said Kim with an unimpressed smile.
"Well, I had to try", said Drakken, "With you working for me, taking over the world would be a snap!"
"Keep dreaming, Drakken", said Kim, "I like you, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let you take over the world."
"Aww.. come on. Do me a solid! I could give you Greenland?" pleaded Drakken.
"I don't think so", repeated Kim.
"No matter. I can take over the world without your help. I have plenty of evil plots I haven't even tried yet! You'll see, I'll be Supreme Ruler of the Earth in no time. I just thought I'd offer, 'cause, you know, we kissed and…and… Well I have to admit it, I'm really starting to like you", said Drakken, "I haven't felt this way about anyone in a very long time."
"I've had feelings for you for a long time", said Kim, "I just never thought anything would ever actually happen between us. But I can't suddenly change who I am and become evil for you. I accept you as you are, evil mastermind and all. Can you accept me as I am?"
"I suppose so", said Drakken, "So this means we'll be arch foes that sometimes kiss?"
"I'm not really sure what we are", said Kim.
Suddenly a few sprinkles of rain began hitting the ground around Drakken and Kim.
"It's raining", they said simultaneously.
"Jinx! You owe me a soda", said Kim pointing playfully at Drakken.
"I'm fresh out of soda. Oooo…How about some tasty filtered river water?", asked Drakken as he held up his canteen with a big grin.
Kim took a swig of the water from Drakken's canteen, and pointed to a small flat grassy meadow, "Let's set up the camp there."
They quickly unpacked the tent and set it up together. There was no point in starting a campfire in the rain, so they just went inside the small waterproof tent.
Drakken opened up his backpack and pulled out a chocolate bar and a can of milk.
"Can I borrow your laser?" he asked.
Kim handed him the laser and said, "What are you doing?" as Drakken held it up to the chocolate. Like a surgeon, Drakken carefully cut the chocolate, melting it so small drops fell into the can of milk. He covered the can, shook it and brought it to his lips.
"Mmmmm… Haha! The perfect cup of Cocoa Moo!" he shouted triumphantly.
"Cocoa… Moo?" asked Kim with a smirk.
"Don't be dissin' the cocoa moo", said Drakken as he drank a mouthful of it.
He handed her the can and she drank a sip. It was pretty good chocolate milk, considering it came from canned milk and a chocolate bar. Drakken drank another sip of "cocoa moo" and licked the chocolate off his lips. Outside the rain started pouring heavily. The large raindrops pattered hard against the tent, and rolled down the waterproof sides.
"There isn't much we can do stuck in this tent for the rest of the day", sighed Drakken.
"I can think of something…", said Kim with a seductive smile.