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The Twists and Turns of Love – Chapter 4
Kim couldn't believe how excited she was. She was going out with Ron! Granted, they went out all the time, but that was as friends. It was always casual, and just seemed so regular. But now, she was going OUT with Ron!
Monique had called within minutes of the press conference ending, and they had spent hours going over how she should wear her hair, what she would wear. She had never spent this much time getting prepared for a date in here life, not with Josh, not with Erik. She knew Ron would like whatever she wore, but she just couldn't decide.
She knew she was running out of time though. Ron had called, and said he was picking her up at six. That was half an hour away.
Andrea Possible stood on the stairs of her daughter's room, smiling as she saw her hustling about, checking different dresses, trying different shoes. She walked up a couple more steps.
"Kim, you should settle on a dress first, before your head explodes."
"I know, but I just can't decide whether I should go with the black one, or the red one?"
"Kimmie, it doesn't matter what you wear. Ron is going to love it!"
"I know Mom, but I just want this night to be perfect!"
Andrea placed her hands on Kim's shoulders, as much to stop her pacing as to look her daughter in the eye. "It will be! But you really should choose something now, because I think Ronald is going to work up the courage to knock any minute now."
Kim's eyes flew to the clock. "It's not six yet, why is he here early? Oh God, I'm not ready yet!"
Andrea just chuckled. "All right, don't panic. I'll help you.
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Ron continued pacing in front of the door, trying to work up the courage to knock, or go in as he usually did. He had been so eager, he had arrived early, but now that he was here, he felt almost panicked.
It's a date! An actual date! Oh man, what if I screw this up? What would I do then?
Ron continued pacing some more.
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"Everything ready?"
"Target is aquired!"
"Hicka bicka boo?"
"Hoosha!"
"BOYS!"
Jim and Tim quickly wheeled from where they were standing to see their father standing behind them, hands on his hips.
Their response was synchronous! "Busted."
"Boys, there will be no soaking of Ronald before his and your sister's first date, is that understood?"
Both their faces dropped, eyes cast down, as they frowned. "Understood."
James just smiled. "Good, then you won't be need for these, will you?" He picked up the water balloons and walked out.
The twins sat there sulky, until a smile flashed on Tim's face.
"Dad didn't say anything about their second date!"
"Hoosha!"
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Here goes nothing!
Ron rang the doorbell, and waited. He didn't wait long.
Andrea looked at the young man before her and smiled. Despite how nervous he appeared, he looked handsome in the black suit he had apparently rented. The blue tie was also a nice touch.
"Kimmie will be right down. And don't you look handsome tonight!"
"Thanks Mrs. Dr. P!"
"I'm ready."
Ron looked up and his jaw dropped. Kim stood at the top of the stairs in an elegant black gown that had only one strap over the right shoulder. Her hair had been put up, which accented her slim neck, which was adorned with a beautiful gold chain. Ron swore he could see her glowing.
Kim's jaw almost dropped as well when she saw him. She had been expecting the blue tux he had worn last night, but in the black suit he was wearing, he looked almost like a completely different person. She took the stairs slowly, enjoying how Ron looked at her, and when she reached the bottom she took his hand in hers.
"Wow KP, I mean… WOW!"
Kim just giggled. "Glad you like it!"
Andrea rushed from the room, but quickly returned. "Oh, I just have to get a picture of the two of you together! Smile!"
The two stood together, Kim sliding her arm in Ron's and waited until the camera flashed. She turned back to Ron and just smiled.
"So where are we going?"
Ron just smiled at her. "That's a surprise!"
Andrea just watched as the two headed out the door. Ron had borrowed his parent's car for the evening, and he held the door open for Kim. Andrea just sighed as she felt arms wrap around her waist, and smiled as she looked up into the eyes of her husband.
"Don't they look so cute together?"
"They sure are." James just smiled as he watched them drive off together, but a frown slowly crept onto his features.
Andrea noticed something was off. "What's the matter, Hon?"
"I just realized I should probably have… the Talk… with Ronald."
Andrea just pulled away from him. "No Hon, no more talks with Ronald, especially that one! His parents have already talked to him about that, and I've talked to Kimmie."
"But Hon, I think I should…"
"JAMES!"
James just looked resigned as he closed the door, but a mischievous grin still remained. "Fine. But I wasn't going to use the blowtorch again… I was thinking pliers."
"NO!"
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"Ron, do I HAVE to wear this blindfold?"
Ron just laughed. Yes, you do. At least until we get where we're going."
"And where exactly is that?"
"You'll see!"
Kim felt the car slow, and then stop. She heard his car door open, and then her own. Ron took a hold of her arm, and helped her out of the car, and slowly guided her. Already, she could smell the food, and it wasn't a familiar one at that. Now she was even more curious. They paused as she felt Ron open another door, and the aromas of the place assaulted her. Carefully, he undid the blindfold, and she found where she was.
"Ron, this is Chez Pierre's! This has got to be the most expensive place in town!"
Ron had that goofy grin on his face. "Nothing but the best for you KP!"
The maitre de seated them, and a waiter quickly brought out a bottle for them. Kim looked at it curiously as the waiter poured it for them, glancing over at Ron.
"Don't worry, it's just sparkling cider. Pierre doesn't like me that much."
Kim just carefully folded the napkin in her lap, and then leaned over to Ron. "How on earth did you get us in here? Don't they normally have a three-month waiting list just to get in here? There is no way you planned this that far in advance!"
Ron just smiled. "I just called in a favor. I helped Pierre out in the kitchen a few times in the last year, so when I called him up this morning, he was only happy to help. It also didn't hurt what we did last night either!"
Kim just smiled and shook her head. She lifted her glass to take a sip, but Ron stopped her.
"First, I think we should have a toast." Ron paused, lifting his own glass. "To best friends, and more!"
Kim's smile widened even further. "And more!"
Ron reached over to tap his glass to hers.
It didn't go quite as he had planned it.
Ron had put just a little too much effort into the tap, shattering her glass, and spilling her drink all over the table and her dress. Ron rose quickly, apologizing profusely, and began to dab first at the spill on the table, then on her dress. Kim was just stunned, and it took Ron a few seconds to realizing just where he had been dabbing. He turned a bright scarlet, almost matching Kim's hair, and began apologizing again.
Kim just laughed. "Ron, don't worry about it. It's clear cider, so it won't stain. I'll just go to the bathroom quickly!"
When Kim was out of sight, Ron's head hit the table. Oh, this is so not going well!
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The rest of dinner proceeded much better, though they didn't talk much. Both seemed somewhat unsure about what they were doing, and Ron was almost glad that dinner was over.
They left quickly, and Ron took the lead. Leaving the car behind, the pair walked, hand in hand, the few blocks to the park. It was a bit cloudy, but the sun was still peeking through the clouds, and they just strolled. When they reached the lake, they sat. They had exchanged no words, and the silence was becoming maddening.
Kim looked up to the sky, and took a deep breath. "Ron, we need to talk."
Ron had a look of panic on his face. "I'm so sorry about the drink KP. I was just…"
Kim just placed a comforting hand on his leg. "Ron, don't worry about it. That wasn't what I was going to bring up. It's just… we haven't exactly been talking as much as we usually do."
Ron just winced. "Yeah, I noticed that too. I don't know, everything just feels so different now, you know?"
"Yeah, I've been feeling the same thing. It is different. But I don't want to lose what we already have because we're doing this. I want us to be able to talk, like we always do!"
Ron cast his eyes downward. "I want the same thing. It's just… I don't want to say the wrong thing. I'm afraid that if I do, it might ruin what we have. I don't want to do that!"
Kim placed a hand tenderly on his chin, raising his face up to look at her. "You could never say the wrong thing."
Ron gave her a mischievous grin. "Are you sure about that? I mean, I know I have the whole "do I look fat in this" question down, but I usually don't have much control over what I say most of the time!"
Kim just laughed. "Fine, there's nothing you could say wrong that we can't work through, together!"
Ron just smiled at that. "Good, cause I just have one thing to say. KP, I love you!"
Her hand lovingly stroked his cheek. Her heart was doing flips inside her chest, amazed that he had said those words to her. "I love you too Ron!"
His hand moved up to press against hers on his cheek, and they looked deep into each other's eyes. Slowly, their eyes closed, and they moved forward. Their lips met, and Kim couldn't believe she could be any happier then she was at that very moment, held tight in the arms of the man she loved. Time became immaterial as they held each other, locked in embrace along the lakeshore. Nothing could ruin their perfect moment.
Then the rain started to fall.
Ron raised his head when he began to feel the drops. "Aw man. I can't have just one night?"
Kim just smiled up at him. "Ron, it's all right."
Ron scanned the sky briefly and smiled. "Yeah, I guess you're right. Plus, it looks like the weather won't ruin my last surprise."
"Last surprise?"
Ron stood quickly, offering his hand to Kim, who took it gratefully. "Yup, just over this way!" He led her through the park, and Kim began to wonder where they were going, especially when they started heading through the woods. She was about to ask where they were going when she noticed a clearing just ahead. When she got there, the view almost took her breath away.
They stood upon a fairly large hill, somewhat surprised at just how high it was. Looking out, she could see the whole city laid out before them. Off in the distance, she could see the mountains. What caught her breath was the sunset. Despite the rain and clouds, that area of the sky was clear, and the rain only gave the setting sun an even more fiery glow as it sank below the horizon. Ron pulled her close, as they looked on.
"Oh Ron, it's beautiful! How did you find this spot?"
Ron just smiled at her. "Like I told you, I had this planned. I wanted to find something that could try and come close to how beautiful you are, and this was the best I could find!"
Kim looked at him, almost a little shocked. "And you were worried about saying the wrong thing?"
Ron looked a little sheepish. "Well, to be honest, I did kind of rehearse that most of the afternoon."
Kim just laughed and held him closer, the rain not bothering her in the slightest. "This was the perfect night!"
"Really? Cause I thought I blew it with the whole drink thing and…"
She placed a finger to his lips, silencing him. "That was your cue to kiss me you know."
They're lips met again, as the pair were bathed in the red glow of the setting sun. They held each other like that well after the sun had sunk beneath the horizon.
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James and Andrea had been watching a movie when they heard the car pull up. Both fought down the urge to see what was going on, though James had a little help with her hand on his arm. They waited five minutes, and then ten, before finally Kim came through the "door". When they saw her, they were surprised. She was soaked through, her dress clinging to her. Her hair was a mess, and ran flat against her head and back. She also had the biggest smile on her face that they had ever seen.
Andrea was the first to speak. "Kimmie, how was your date?"
Kim just sighed, as she made her way up the stairs, pausing only to answer. "It was perfect Mom!"
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Author's Notes – You know, everyone does Kim and Ron's first date as this amazing, perfect thing, but that's not how real life works. There is rarely such a thing as a perfect moment, but if you are with someone that you love with all your heart, and you tell them that every day, then that is all the perfection one will ever need!
Geez, two weeks in a relationship, and look at me! I almost make myself sick!
I'd like to thank the following for their reviews;
Campy – Well, when someone that close to you becomes terrified at the sound of your voice, you kinda got to let up a bit! And yes, I'm trying to use the little guy as much as possible, considering what I did to him.
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