Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or any of the show's characters (unfortunately). This fic is written solely to entertain; I do not earn anything (except reviews).

AN: This story ignores the events of StD, but includes all the episodes of the series.

Whoa, finally! First of all, my apologies for the delay! My computer completely broke down (the motherboard, to be precise), and it took an entire week till I got it back from the shop (with the nice comment that I had to reinstall Windows and all the software I had -grmbl-). Anyway, here's a new chapter! As always, thanks for the reviews; the feedback really keeps me motivated to keep the chapters coming! I hope you'll enjoy the new installment and look forward to you comments!

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A few hours later, Ron lay in his bed, thinking. It had been an interesting day to say the least. After the check-up, Bonnie had told him about Drakken's and Shego's visit to the hospital. After that, he'd calmly sat at her side when the police took her statement about Friday night. He had to suppress a smirk when he thought about the fact that it was Drakken's truth ray that had brought everything into the open. Talk about irony.

He glanced over to the brunette. Bonnie had been very tense when she gave her statement, holding his hand in an iron grip that he still felt, but he had a feeling that it had been good for her to speak about it. He had given his own statement afterwards, and only a few minutes after the police had left, there had been another surprise: Connie and Lonnie had visited.

It had been a tearful reunion and a pretty awkward situation for him, but he was glad that the sisters had finally talked. He knew they wouldn't turn into a happy family over night, but it was a start. Now Bonnie seemed more relaxed than he had seen her in quite some time.

"What?" the brunette asked when she noticed his look.

"Uh, nothing," he replied quickly and looked away again. If there was one thing he didn't need right now, it was an argument.

Bonnie sighed. "Ron, we need to talk."

The boy gulped. "Err, we do?"

„Yes, we do. Listen, I… I really need to apologize to you. I know I've said it once, but things are going to change, and I mean it," she said with all the conviction she could muster.

"Bonnie, you've apologized already; it's cool."

She shook her head. "No, Ron, it's not. You got kidnapped and beaten up because you stood up for someone who didn't deserve your help in the least." She looked at him now. "I… I'll never be able to make it up to you."

Ron sighed. "Well, if you wanna make it up to me, there's something you can do."

Automatically, Bonnie became suspicious. "And what's that?"

Ron didn't seem to notice the change in her. "You could lay off KP. She's my best friend, and you're being totally unfair to her. I mean, you don't have to be friends with her, but you could stop being so nasty to her."

She looked at him, wide-eyed, waiting for him to say something else. When he didn't, she asked: "That's it? I mean, that's all?"

He shrugged and grinned. "Well, I wouldn't say 'no' to a naco, either, but yeah."

Bonnie gulped hard. "Poss… Kim saved my sister. And she helped me… so yes, of course I'll leave her alone." Thinking about it, she felt herself shiver. Could she have been wrong about both of them? Could Kim and Ron really be all that? Finally, she shook her head and looked at Ron again. "And you can consider yourself my guest when we go to Bueno Nacho."

"Boo-ya!" came the instant reply of one happy blond.

Bonnie couldn't help but smile. 'He's just a big goof after all,' she thought fondly. 'And a great friend to have,' she added with a slight feeling of sorrow and guilt.

A knock at the door interrupted her thoughts. Kim and Tara entered the room, carrying flowers and a huge Bueno Nacho bag.

Ron's eyes immediately lit up at the sight. After saying hello, Tara and Kim took seats, while the blond boy started devouring the contents of the bag with the help of Rufus. Kim had indeed managed to smuggle the naked mole-rat into the room, and now she watched with a smile as her best friend happily stuffed himself.

"Kim," Bonnie started. "I want to thank you for saving my sister."

"No big," Kim answered with a smile. "All I did was having Wade send the police over to check if she was there. I'm just glad she's okay."

"So am I," Bonnie said.

A silent moment passed between the two long-time rivals. Kim could see that something was different about Bonnie, and it seemed to be a change for the better. Hopefully, it would last.

In the meantime, Tara was sitting at Ron's side, watching him with a fond smile. "So Ron, about our date…"

He swallowed, and his voice sounded worried when he spoke. "Yeah, about that… I'm really, really sorry I stood you up, Tara. If Shego hadn't come…"

She giggled. "I know, Ron." Could he become any cuter? "Perhaps we should just give it another try?" she asked hopefully.

Ron smiled broadly. "Sure thing! The doctor said I could go home tonight, as long as I rested and relaxed. So how about tomorrow?"

"That would be great," she replied with a beaming smile.

"Pick you up at seven?" he asked.

"I'll be waiting." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "See you tomorrow."

While Ron sighed contently with a dreamy smile on his face, Tara said good-bye to the others and left.

Kim, who had watched the exchange between the two blondes uncomfortably, turned to Bonnie again. "So when will you be released?"

"Today," the brunette answered, before her voice gained a suggestive tone. "So, do I have to worry about Tara's date with Ron?"

"No, you don't," Kim said. She had thought about it all the time since leaving the hospital earlier that day. She had admitted to herself that she didn't like the idea of Ron with another girl, but she had decided that she would be the supportive best friend that Ron deserved. He had done so much for her, and if he was interested in Tara, she'd support him. She also believed Tara that she was being sincere about Ron, that much was clear after their last talk, so she didn't have to worry about her best friend getting hurt, at least not on purpose.

Bonnie looked at Kim intently, trying to figure out if the red-head was being truthful. When she couldn't find any evidence to the contrary, she finally nodded. "Okay."

"What are you talking about?" Ron suddenly chimed in. "Why would Bonnie have to worry?"

Both girls grew flustered.

"Ah…" Bonnie started.

"It's because of the villains, Ron!" Kim burst out. Under Ron's confused look, she continued, stammering slightly. "Eh, because Shego kidnapped you last time, you know? So Wade's keeping an eye on all villain activity to make sure that we don't have to worry about your next date!"

Ron smiled. "Aww, that's nice of you, KP." Both girls released their breath. "But do you really think something else will happen?"

Kim smiled back, relieved that Ron had believed her. "Well, no, but you know: better safe than sorry."

He nodded thoughtfully. "I guess you're right. After all, look at what happened during your date with Mankey!"

Kim shivered at the thought, while Bonnie looked at them curiously. "What happened?" she asked.

"Oh, Drakken and Shego tried to make Kim disappear with some strange powder," Ron replied. "Every time she blushed, another part of her disappeared, but fortunately, we found a cure for that."

"Which reminds me," Kim interrupted before Bonnie could ask another question, "that Shego gave me a message for you, Ron."

His eyes grew wide. "She did? What did she say?"

"She wants to see you up and about the next time we stop Drakken." After a moment, she added: "I guess that's Shego's way of saying she's sorry."

They talked a while longer; Bonnie told Kim about the two guys being arrested and how it came to pass, and Kim told them what had happened in Drakken's lair.

Then, Kim's mother arrived and told them that she'd take Ron home, since his parents were away. Connie and Lonnie arrived only a few minutes later to pick up their sister, and so they all left.

On their way home, Dr. Possible addressed Ron. "So, Ron, since you're parents aren't home, would you like to stay for the night? I'd feel better if I knew you weren't alone tonight."

Ron just smiled. "There's no place I'd rather be, Mrs. Dr. P." He didn't notice Kim's satisfied smile, as he was looking at his best buddy. "Sounds like we get a piece of Mrs. Dr. P's fabulous brain loaf tonight, Rufus."

The little rodent smiled. "Brain loaf!"

Kim had to smile despite herself. She still thought her mother's brain loaf was a bit gross, but having Ron over meant she would finally be able to talk to him.

A few minutes later, Kim and Ron were sitting in Kim's room, while her mother bustled about in the kitchen.

"So," Kim began. When Ron looked at her, waiting for her to continue, she felt slightly nervous. Since when did she feel nervous around Ron? "It's been a weird week so far, hasn't it?"

"Tell me about it, KP! I mean, getting captured by Shego has probably been the most normal part of it."

Kim had to laugh a little. "Yeah, you're right. So, how d'you feel about the new you?"

He blinked. "What do you mean?"

"Well, seems like you're Bonnie's personal hero now, and you're dating Tara."

He remained silent for a moment. "Wow," he finally said in a hushed tone. "I… I guess you're right. I haven't had much time to think about it, you know?"

Kim nodded. "It's quite a change. So…" She hesitated for a moment. „How do you feel about Tara?" That was it. The question she'd wanted to ask ever since she'd overheard Tara asking Ron out.

"Ooooooh…" Ron got that dreamy look again. "She's so… so… wooooow…"

Kim swallowed. Had she been the same when she'd had that crush on Josh Mankey? She hoped not. Aynway, while she wasn't overly happy, at least, she now knew for sure that her best friend was crushing hard on the bubbly blonde.

"I just hope nothing happens on our date tomorrow," he continued, suddenly worried. "I mean, it has taken me so long to get a date, and then I get kidnapped… Maybe I'm cursed or something?"

Kim put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, Ron. You're not cursed, and your date will be great."

This, however, didn't reassure Ron. "How can you be so sure? How do you know?"

She smiled. "I told you, I'll see to it that no one and nothing interferes."

He started pacing. "But what if I mess it up? How can I escape the curse?"

"There is no curse, Ron!" Kim said firmly. "And I can give you an excellent reason why you won't mess up."

He stopped. "Really? What reason's that?"

Rufus, who had climbed on his master's shoulder to calm him down, looked as curiously at Kim as Ron.

"Simple," she replied confidently. "Tara is so crushing on you that you won't be able to mess it up, no matter what you do."

"You… you think so?" Ron asked with wide eyes.

"Trust me, Ron, I know the signs." Of course she did. She had seen them with Tara once before and with Yori when the Japanese girl had come to Middleton to get Ron's help.

"Thanks Kim!" he replied, relaxing visibly.

Despite everything, she had to smile inwardly; Ron was so clueless when it came to girls. 'Which might be lucky for you, Possible,' she added mentally. By now she was pretty certain that she was developing something for him herself, whatever that something was exactly, but she couldn't and wouldn't interfere with Ron and Tara. She sighed.

"You okay, KP?" Ron interrupted her thoughts.

"What? Oh, yeah, of course!" Kim answered with a bright smile plastered on her face. "I'm just a bit tired, is all."

"You? Tired?" Ron asked. "Are you sure you're alright?" Ron was growing slightly worried. Kim was one of the most energetic persons he knew, so being tired in the early evening was highly unusual for her.

Kim was spared the answer, because when she opened her mouth to convince Ron that she was indeed alright, her mother called them down for dinner.

"Come on, Ron!" she called while hurrying towards the trap door. 'Saved by the bell,' she thought.

The rest of the evening was uneventful. After dinner, Kim forced Ron to complete the homework he'd missed while he was in hospital, and once he'd finally finished (not without a lot of moans and complaints), they watched TV till Kim's mother announced that Ron should get some sleep.

Lying in her bed and clutching her pandaroo, Kim sighed. Why did everything have to be so complicated all of a sudden? Even after the moodulator incident, Kim hadn't felt like this, although she had to admit that it was then that she had stopped looking at other guys. Perhaps she had subconsciously accepted that she would end up with Ron eventually. 'And would it be such a bad thing?' she questioned herself. 'He's always there for me, he cares for me, he's funny, and he…' Suddenly, an image of Tara appeared in front of her mind's eye. 'And he's totally crushing on Tara.' A single tear escaped her eye. 'Why do I have to develop feelings for my best friend now that someone else notices him? Or have I had those feelings for a long time already and just never realized it?' With these questions repeated over and over in her mind, she finally fell asleep.