Disclaimer: I own nothing of Kim Possible.
Coloring Outside the Lines
By: Imyoshi
Otaku
Friday night, what to do?
"Ron, what are you doing?"
Focus shot, Ron looked behind his shoulder, resting his arm against Kim's chair, to see his best friend standing beside him. Arms crossed and interested, but most of all confused. The boy smiled brightly, returning his attention back to the screen.
"Nothing KP, just watching some Bleach," he so easily answered, no worries at all.
Kim blinked – multiple times. What was Ron watching? Something called Bleach? In what world did watching bleach be considered entertaining? In fact she hated anything to do with that soap or laundry for that matter! Damn soap cost her a week of damage control at school. And don't even get the hero girl started on her dry cleaning and shopping bill. Ok now the girl's curiosity had been poked twice as hard.
"B-Bleach? What's–?" She slapped her forehead, remembering, "Never mind. I'm just here to tell you that your mom called. She says she wants you for some trip or something?"
The sidekick jumped out of chair in a panic, "That's right Kim I got to get ready! We're going to visit my grandparents!" Grabbing his bag, Ron ran up to Kim, giving the girl a quick hug. "Bye KP! See you Monday! Oh and don't worry I'll have my half of the project done, by the time I come back!"
Before Kim could even give a response, Ron had dashed downstairs, giving her parents a quick goodbye as well. Then he was gone. Leaving Kim alone in her room and friendless for the next couple of days. The girl shrugged. Now what? Work on Mr. Barkin's project, she guessed. What else could she do, Kim wondered, about to grab her mission bag.
But before that, the small flashes on her computer screen caught her attention, plus throw in the sound of an explosion or two. She arched her brow; well first she could close what Ron was watching. Bleach was it? Whatever, Kim learned to idly shrug whenever Ron did weird things. That's what made him, Ron after all.
Puzzled, she leaned in closer to see on her screen a woman dressed in a white kimono, levitated high in the air. What? This is Bleach? Where is the laundry detergent and the soap at? Now beyond confused, Kim watched for a few more moments. So far all Kim could pick up was this Rukia girl was sentence for execution. And it was all going smoothly until a giant firebird appeared on the screen, about to pierce the kimono girl.
Then a boy in wearing a black kimono who could fly, plus had orange hair, stopped the bird from attacking the girl. What? This couldn't be real? He even had a giant sword!
And what in the hell was a ryoka? And who was he saving?
Ok now that was getting stupid. Bending over her chair, Kim moved the mouse over the browser towards the close button. Ron could watch the weirdest things –
"Don't worry about it. Just shut up and watch." That line stopped Kim from hitting the close button. Ok, even she had to admit that sounded mean and cruel for a rescuer to say to the victim? If Kim was saving somebody's life, she would never sound so mean!
But Kim did watch for a little more, especially when the weird boy struck his sword into the stand. Then it happened! A bright light filled the screen. And then nothing. Hmph, Kim figured it was over and was about to shut the browser again when –
"I don't want you to rescue me you said, just go home you said." His voice came back! "You know, sometimes you talk too much Rukia, good thing I don't listen to you." Wow, are these two even friends? "Now this is the second time I've had to tell you this. I've come here to rescue you, got it?" Kim still couldn't believe it! He actually saved her!
Yet the girl refused to thank him? We're they friends? They bickered like there weren't. But the two of them were complete opposites in some ways. The raven girl was so stubborn and orange haired boy was all too relaxed. What kind of people are these two? Wait! Now the boy threw her to some red headed guy with way to many tattoos!
What?!
Kim couldn't just leave yet; she had to learn what happened next! It was just getting good! The hero didn't even realize her sitting down staring closely at the screen. Kim was all too busy learning if they would escape him and his friends.
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Sunday night.
"Kim," called out a voice from downstairs, "KP, are you up here?"
Opening the trapdoor, Ron's head popped inside to see Kim sitting at her computer desk, probably doing homework.
"Ah KP there you are," but no answer back. The teen's face slumped. Walking over to her, he finally could take in his best friend's appearance better.
Kim's hair looked way undone. Her eyes had some visible bags and d-did she even change since the last time he saw her? The only evidence of her even moving was the bags of chips scattered all over her desk. Ok now the blonde's bad road meter went off.
"Kim," Ron walked over grabbing over by the shoulders, "Are you ok?"
The girl's attentions turned towards Ron. She had just barely noticed his presence. "Ron what are you doing here?" Ron flinched, whoa that's major morning breath, "I thought you left to go visit your grandparents?"
Half of Ron's sane strings just broke. One of his eyes involuntarily twitched, "Kim," Ron slowly, very slowly began, "That was 2 days ago."
The girl paused, pouting her lip, "It was?"
Ron wanted to slap her, in a best friend way. "Yes Kim it was. What have you've been doing this whole time?"
The girl smiled, getting up from the chair, "I've been watching Bleach! Oh Ron it's such an amazing cartoon! There's fighting, heroes, bad guys, funny moments –!"
Kim continued to ramble on so much, that Ron didn't bother to correct her that Bleach is an anime, not a cartoon. He only listened to her rambling. The teen vaguely remember watching the same anime the moment before he left Kim's house. He guess he forget to close the browser. And then KP must've watched a little – some – a lot of it!
"Did you even do Mr. Barkin's homework?!" He cut in from Kim's never ending talking. They had a project due, and for once Ron did his half, amazingly.
The auburn girl blinked, "Huh?"
Thunder clouds echoed in the background.
"Mr. Barkin's project? It's due tomorrow!"
Her eyes widen a bit, as she touched her lip, "Oh I forgot about that." Ron wanted to comment on the irony of the sitch, as a week before the roles had been reversed, "I guess I got distracted huh?" Kim's face fell, "I should get started on that."
A random orchestra played in his ears. Phew! Music to his ears. If Kim could pull an all-nighter, then their butts would be saved. Close call Stoppable, close call indeed. Chalk another one for dumb skill!
Kim threw her arms up, smiling, "After I watch one more episode!"
The teen's eyes flew open! The music in his ears screeching to a abrupt halt. What?! After one more episode! His fingers didn't stop shaking at the prospect. Any lazy teen knew that, that's just code for 'Until I fall asleep!' Oh no! Ron had to do something!
Before Kim could continue watching, Ron grabbed her from behind in a strong hug. It took a small moment for Kim to realize Ron had grabbed her. That's when she started to fidget uncontrollably. She flailed widely in his arms. Her arms trapped against his stomach, and her feet kicking in the air.
"Ron! What are you doing," screamed the hero, whose strength failed to free her. No sleep - equals less energy. A hard lesson she just relearned.
Struggling to hold her, Ron groaned from kicks, "Sorry KP! But you have to stop watching! It's time to work! You can watch Bleach later!" Rufus jumped out of Ron's pocket, onto Kim's desk, "Rufus buddy, turn off KP's computer!"
The girl's eyes popped open, even against the lack of sleep. Her struggles became far stronger, "No! I got to see if Rukia and Ichigo get together! Just let me watch one more episode! I'm positive it's in the next one!"
The boy was at a crossroads, how could he tell Kim delicately? You can't just pit the two main characters together and expect a series to take off – it rarely happens. Besides he doubted feelings were going to be confessed in the next episode, that Ron knew for a fact, "Kim if those got together then the series would end."
"So!"
"Think about Agony County! It's the same thing!"
"No it's not!" Kim refused to acknowledge, "There's explosions, sword fights, a guy with an eye patch, and other spakin' stuff!" She struggled twice as hard, but to no luck. No sleep really did drain her of her energy.
Ron sighed heavily; ok Kim needed some tough love. He swallowed before whispering in her ear.
...
A cold night air surrounded Middleton in a nice cool blanket. The night was peaceful and settled, undisturbed in many ways. Not a care in the world, and no crimes in sight. In all today was a good day to live in Middle–!
"Noooooooo!"
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A/N: An otaku by the way is in a way an anime geek. Something that c'mon let's all admit, we all are a bit inside. I hope this got the attention of 'one' of my friends.