Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible. I do own a cat with an inner ear infection though. They are not the same.
Ron guided Yori through the finer points of cafeteria survival. Ron got two drinks, one for himself and the promised one for Tara, when he got the second one Yori breathed deep to keep her calm. The two wound themselves to an out of the way table that had always by default been his and Kim's. Now it was his, usually alone, unless Monique stopped to eat there. As they approached both saw a wavy haired blond motion to them.
"Hey, Tara, you got here first."
"My class room is closer, thought I might save your table for you."
"You didn't have to do that, usually no one comes near it. Here's your drink."
"Thanks, Ron. How was Home Ec?
"It was okay, the flourless chocolate torte was a bit dry, but edible. Yori made me a new gi."
Yori beamed to the blond at her accomplishment being recognized. "Ron-san will need it when we practice."
"Practice? Like cheer practice?"
"No, Tara, martial arts. I am sure that Ron-san will help keep me in practice. Strikes, throws," her voice pulled in hint of deviousness, "grappling."
"Oh, I didn't know that Ron was into that."
"No big Tara, I did it all day when I went to Japan, and it isn't like I hadn't trained any before then. I had been thinking of getting back into it, helps with coordination and endurance."
"You will still be at cheer practice right?"
"Sure, it's not like I can't do both."
"Well that's good. You need to help us choose someone new for the squad."
"I know, I know. I just can't think of anyone that has Kim's gymnastic and acrobatic skills that is not already on the team… well, except Yori…"
"Ron-san, what is cheer squad?"
"Oh, it's to get the fans into the game, lead them in cheers and get them fired up."
"Ah, motivators. And you say that there is a lot of acrobatic work in it? This would be a good warm up for our practice Ron-san. How does one become a member?"
"Oh, well you have to try out, in front of the entire squad. Sometimes the routines are really hard," smirked the blond.
"Ah, like a test for the next level. That would be refreshing."
Tara growled and turned back to her so called food. She scooted closer to Ron on her side while Yori slid closer on the other. Ron pulled in on himself to try and have enough room to eat.
From across the room at an odd angle eyes unseen by anyone focused on Ron.
See me, hear me, feel me.
The three teens were on the move as the lunch period ended. At the intersection of a hall Tara kissed Ron lightly and quickly on the cheek before she fled blushing to her next class. Ron held his cheek as he and Yori walked to the next class.
The rest of the day continued as it had begun. Others interested in Yori, while Ron seemed to do better than normal in class. Some teachers attributed it to Yori's presence(whether he was cheating off of her or not was up to debate also), and the other teachers contributed it to the fact that he was trying to live up to Kim's expectations of him.
As the final bell rang Ron sighed, it was now time for cheer practice. As they rounded the corner for gym, there stood three others that made Ron cringe. Time for a beating, he thought. "Hey, Stoppable, if you don't want to get pounded, get lost so we can spend time with your girlfriend."
"Sorry, guys can't do that. Yori, when they come for me, leave. I will be okay."
"No, I think I will stay Ron-san."
"Uh, Yori, if you stay then…"
"You will fight to defend me, as you came for me when I went for the Lotus Blade." Yori's voice changed to a sweet lilting song, "Ron-san, please protect me."
Ron looked at the trio approaching him. "Ron-san, you can do this." He breathed deep and assumed a low ready position and waited. "Focus on your goal and let the world fall away." His arms came up, his left in a defensive position and his right cocked just under his shoulder.
"STOPPABLE, OSHINKO, there you are," bellowed out the former soldier, now assistant principal.
The three that were approaching decided instantaneously that they had something else to do. Ron relaxed his body and breathed deep as he reassumed his normal slouch. Yori came up behind him and placed her hand on his shoulder. "Thank you, Ron-san."
"I was just checking up on you to see how your day went."
"It was very good Barkin-sensei. I met Bonnie, who Hirotaka told me much about, and Tara, who I have much in common with."
"Good, good, thank you Stoppable for handling this. You're off to cheer practice?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Carry on. Ms. Oshinko, you might consider trying out. Your former school said you were quite the athlete."
"Hai, Barkin-sensei, it would be my honour to compete for the position." That way I can keep my eyes on that Tara so she doesn't try to usurp my claim on Ron-san.
As the three separated an unseen person followed the two teens.