KP - A Most Unusual Halloween
AN: This isn't going to be for much longer, so I hope you've all been enjoying this story so far. :)
Chapter Three: Ron's Surprise(Possible Residence)
It was the day of Halloween and no one had been able to get an answer out of Ron about what the costume was. It had bugged Kim so much that things in her life had become affected, such as her cheerleading because her focus was not all there. Even Wade was no help when she had, in a round-about way asked if he knew and he saw through it right away but even he had to tell her that he couldn't help her because of a promise to Ron.
She was waiting for Ron to show up with the nervousness and tension that she normally might feel on a date that was soon to arrive. A part of her wanted Ron to show up already so that she would finally know what the costumes were that Ron had picked out were. She paced in the living room where Jim and Tim had the TV on but they found it more amusing to watch Kim pace because they knew why. It didn't stop the two from toying with her by teasing her with lots of costume ideas that Ron might pick from Bueno Nacho costumes to Pickle costumes and when Jim had suggested a roach costume, that was the last straw for her and she ended up tying them up and gagging them in front of the TV.
Ding-Dong The moment the doorbell rang, she bolted like lightning from the living room to the front door shouting, "I've got it!" which was unnecessary because everyone knew that Kim was waiting for Ron to show up.
Kim practically ripped the door open only to see a surprised Monique standing at the door. Kim says, "Sorry Monique, I thought you were someone else."
Monique says, "I guess it is safe to say that Ron hasn't shown up yet. No ideas on what the big surprise is going to be?" She steps in the house while Kim closes he door gently behind her friend.
Kim shakes her head and says, "No, and normally isn't this secretive. He's even avoided me a few times just to avoid talking about it."
Monique says as she shakes her head, "You're letting your Kimness show girl, just relax and remember that he's due any minute and the costume surprise waiting will be over right?"
Kim takes a few deep breaths before saying, "You're right Monique, and it is just a Halloween costume. So what is it that is really bugging me?" She shrugs in a non-caring way but Monique can tell Kim is just lying to herself.
Monique points at Kim and says, "It is just bugging you because he's your best friend, and he's never been able to keep you in the dark like this or for so long about anything before."
Kim's shoulders slump and she says, "You're right, with Ron... it is usually so...waves her hands about transparent. He doesn't plan anything. He is usually like a big child wanting to tell everyone about everything."
Monique crosses her arms as she leans up against he wall and says, "And now he's done a 180 on which is confusing the heck out of you, am I right? Are you sure he's our Ron and not some robot clone?"
Kim's eyes go wide as if that thought hadn't occurred to her and she pulls out the Kimmunicator as she says, "Maybe I can have Wade check on Ron's location..." before she feels Monique hand come to rest on hers and she looks up to see Monique with a calm expression on her face.
Monique says, "Relax girl, I was just joking about Ron. I will bet he'll show up any minute now."
Kim looks like she is about to say something when the doorbell rings again Kim reminds herself not to rip the door open like she had with Monique. She manages to open the door somewhat normally even though her grip was tight on the doorknob.
Kim gives Ron a fake smile and says, "Oh, it is you Ron. It is good to see you, why don't you come on in?" She sees that Ron is holding a few large white, thick paper bags that she guesses must contain their costumes.
Ron smiles and says, "Are you ready for a Halloween you'll never forget Kim?" as he steps in and then he sees Monique standing not too far behind Kim. He says, "Hey Monique, did you come here to check out our costumes?"
Monique grins and says, "You bet I did, I wasn't going to wait until you two stop by my house to find out what the costume is that you've been teasing Kim with all this time."
Ron carries the large bags towards the stairs and says, "Well Kim, let's not have Monique wait too long. Let's go change into our costumes!" He smiles at Kim and even sounds a bit excited.
Monique pokes Kim and says, "You heard the guy, go get dressed in your costume! I can't wait to be the first one to see you in your new costume."
Kim nods and says, "Ok Ron, lets go. Don't go anywhere Monique."
Monique shakes her head and walks into the living room as she says, "Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere until you guys come down."
Ron and Kim both go upstairs with Ron still carrying the bags and he has the biggest, goofiest grin on his face with Kim looking uneasy as she suddenly has a bad feeling in her stomach about tonight but it wasn't anything she could put a finger to.
Ron takes one of the bags and hands it to Kim, but because it is so big she wraps her arms around it but it surprises her in how light it exactly feels and wonders what the costume is. She starts to open the bag to look in but Ron stops her by grabbing the top and says, "Uh-Uh Kim, no peeking until you're in the room. He smiles at her before he then says, "I'll go change in there and we'll meet in the hallway ok?"
Kim nods nods and says, "Ok Ron" before Ron walks off through another door. Once he is gone from sight, she walks through her own bedroom door and closes it. She walks over to her bed and places the bag down upon it and softly says, "Now let's see what the costume is you've chosen for me this year."
Ron was changing with Rufus watching as Ron says, "Tell me little buddy, what do you think? On a scale of 1 to 10, will Kim hate the costume?" After a few moments of thought, Rufus squeaks his answer of "5" and gives a smile. Ron frowns a little and says, "You're a big help buddy..." Rufus smiles and just dives hops around until he lands into one of the bags. The bag shuffles about for a little bit before suddenly the bag tears from the inside, and it slides from about his head height all the way down to the bottom of the bag before moving back up to complete the circle.
Monique was sitting on the living room couch with the remote in one hand and flipping through the channels. She wasn't really interested in what was on, but at least it gave her something to do until Kim and Ron came down. She smiled as she thought, "My life certainly has become a whole lot more fun since I met those two." She remembered all the good times she had with the two of them and she giggled at a few of those memories until she thought she heard some sort of noise coming from upstairs.
Monique thought she heard Kim's voice say, "Ron! I can't go out like this!" and then Ron's voice in return, "Why not Kim? How is it any different than wearing a cheerleading outfit?" She couldn't hear anything for a little bit and assumed that Kim was either talking more quietly or not saying anything.
Monique gets up from the sofa and shouts, "Kim! Ron! Is everything ok up there? Are you going to show me the costumes?" as she walks towards the bottom of the stairs.
Silence follows for about a minute and Monique is about the shout again when she hears Kim shout, "We're coming Monique! All three of us!"
Monique is confused before she then remembered something from Ron about him saying that Rufus was going to be in costume too.
There are footsteps heard as she hears Ron say, "You don't have to pull my arm so hard Kim..." before Kim, Ron and Rufus step into view.
Monique smiles at the sight of the three and as the three of them walk down she says, "You guys are looking good! I like your choice for costumes Ron!" She gives Ron a thumbs up while grinning.
All three reach the bottom of the stairs, joining Monique and Ron says, "See Kim? You don't have anything to worry about Kim, Monique likes the costumes."
Kim says, "Ok Ron but why this costume of all things?" as she waves her hands from just below shoulder down to her waist to emphasize the costume that she was wearing.
Ron says, "Because Kim, it was of the few costumes that you had on during our adventures in which you looked really sexy in." As soon as Ron said that he realized just what he had said he stammered and blushed.
Kim blushed from what Ron said and her blush deepened when she saw the look that Monique was giving the two of them. She realized that Monique had heard what Ron had said and it wasn't long before her whole face was scarlet red.
Monique giggled a little at Kim's red face and just smiled at the two of them. When she looked at Ron, he still looked at a loss for words as he tried to backpedal what he said but he then seemed to give up on trying to do that as a part of him seemed to notice Kim's reaction and like it. She looked down at Rufus on the ground who was dressed in his costume and he was laughing at their reaction.
Ron seemed to finally recover and say, "Um, KP... I um... would you like to go... you'd know... trick or treating?"
Kim's face was slowly returning to normal as she says, "Yes... I'd love to Ron." Her face returns to its normal color with only a slight blush remaining on her cheeks as she looks at him. A look that was not missed by anyone in the room.
Monique grins as she grabs them both by the elbows and starts to direct them towards the front door. She says as she guides them towards the door, "Now I want the two of you to show up at my party ok? I won't accept a No in this!"
Kim and Ron look at each other for a moment even as they stop before the door and Monique lets go to open the door for them. Monique says, "Well, you two better get out there before all the good candy is gone." She looks at Ron and says, "You still keep a list of the best candy places in Middleton, don't you Ron?"
Ron smiles and pulls out his list from the bag that he was going to use for holding the candy before he waves it in the air, "Yep! I am ready to get a lot of candy tonight! Boo-yah!"
Kim looks at Ron and says, "Amp it down Ron, we can't possibly get all the candy from the houses on your list and still find the time to go to Monique's party."
Ron grins and says, "That's where you're wrong Kim, if we use the scooter and the rockets on them. We'll be able to go to all the places in plenty of time!" This makes Kim look at Monique with a "Save me" look but it only makes her grin at her friend before she pushes on Kim's shoulder towards the open door.
Monique says, "Well then you two better get a move on and don't forget to show up by 10 because that's when we're going to have the contest to decide who's got the best costume before we show our final Halloween movie for the night."
Kim and Ron are standing outside on Kim's porch before Ron turns a little and says, "What's the Halloween movie, Monique?"
Monique grins in a wicked way and says, "It is called, Fear Quest" which is a title that Kim doesn't recognize but Ron does and he smiles as he says "Really? Boo-Yah! I've heard that movie rocks!"
Monique says, "Well then you two better get your trick or treating done early so you can come and join us in time for the movie."
Ron looks excited and he says, "Come on KP! We've got candy to collect and an awesome movie to watch!"
Kim looks at Monique with eyes that say, "Thanks Monique" in a kind of sarcastic way with Monique's eyes saying "You're welcome" in return.
Kim starts to follow Ron who has a big goofy smile on his face as he looks happy with the situation. She glances back at Monique who just stands there at the door and gives a little wave while smiling at Kim.
Kim turns back and catches up to Ron, walking alongside him. As she does so, she looks over their costumes and has time to think about it some. She thinks, "Ron really got the measurements right, this costume fits me perfectly. I guess since we've best friends for as long as we have, he'd know my measurements..." At the end of the thought, she blushes a little and when Ron looks at Kim he says, "Hey KP, are you all right? You look a little red."
Kim turns the cheek and says, "I'm ok Ron, just a little excited about the trick or treating." Ron smiles and hooks her arm in his as he says, "Boo-yah! This is going to be a Halloween we'll never forget Kim!"
The two of them walk up to their first house on Ron's list and into the beginning of a very unforgetable Halloween.
AN:Well everyone, I know you were all hoping to find out what the costumes were going to be in this chapter. While a few of you super detectives probably already know, the rest of you will have to wait until chapter 4. It won't be a long wait too since I plan to post the FINAL chapter of this story by Halloween! Please keep your eyes open for further updates!
qtpie235: Wade says sorry, he can't tell because of a promise to Ron.Oh, and he is flattered that you liked him on the show. He hopes to send you a virtual thank you card when this story is over. I doubt he'll get to it though.
warprince2000: I'll be updating faster now as the Halloween event approaches. So keep an eye out for them!
Harufu: You bet it'll be a surprise (as much as I can have it with the super-sleuths around, lol) but hopefully my zigs and zags will work. Keep watching for further updates!
Gundum M: I hope you're back again and will continue to read my story.
Jessica: I'm glad that you enjoy my story so far. As for your guess, you'll just have to watch and find out like the rest of the world. Thanks for the compliment about my writing.
strider17: Hmmms, did you buy your crystal ball or are you looking into a marble? Either way, you should look elsewhere for your answers because as the writer I can change the future of the story. Still, I've already done a Kim and Ron wedding story so go ahead and read that one until I get around to doing another wedding for the KP characters.
As for the rest of the readers who didn't do a review, thank you for taking the time to read my story and all the replies!