Ch.20

After Ron's words, Shego was in a good mood and although she wanted to sleep, she was reluctant to do so. Hugging one of Ron's jerseys, Shego smiled to herself while letting time pass, ever so slowly drifting off to sleep.

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Yori had a similar dilemma to Shego. She was wearing Ron's jersey that she's been looking forward to all afternoon. As she enjoyed the moment, her racing heart kept her awake. It was well past three in the morning before she finally fell asleep.

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Ron had an easy time falling asleep. He was half hoping to have a repeat of last night's dream but was disappointed. If he was awake and called out to either Yori or Shego, their reply would let him know that although it was late they were still awake.

Although Ron didn't have a dream encounter with Shego and Yori, he wasn't exactly alone after his dream started. His surroundings where as familiar to him as his own home, he found himself in his second home, the Possible household. Seeing as he was in the kitchen, Ron decided to prepare some food. Ron knew that the person whom he made it for would enter shortly, having experienced so before.

It wasn't long after he finished dinner preparations, that Ron heard the door opening and closing. Ron had no doubt that the smell his cooking would guide her to the kitchen, so he waited patiently. As she entered the kitchen, Ron noticed how tired she looked and felt a stab of pain. Still, he would so what he can to make her feel better, after all, that is why he found himself there.

"Hey, Mrs. Dr. P." Ron greeted with a faint smile.

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Ann was having a rough time lately. First, she was called in for an emergency surgery at the hospital, which resulted in having to miss date night. Second, once she finally made it back home hoping for some rest, her husband was nowhere to be found. Kimmy informed her that he went to the space center, saying something about a 'big project'. And lastly, just as she made herself comfortable to rest, Kim begged for permission to go on a date, leaving her alone with the twins.

Ann only wished that was the start, but the distance between Ann and her husband has been on the rise for a while. As a brain surgeon and a rocket scientist, both love their jobs and although at first they had a bit of difficulty, they did eventually manage to balance out their careers and family lives. After the twins were born though, something just changed. James had one project after the other, she was called in at the hospital, add raising the twins and the current scenario came into being.

After much effort on her part, Ann finally managed to establish date night, but they only ever managed to have a handful. Although Ann wouldn't admit it, she started to wonder, if after giving birth to the twins she lost some of her sex appeal and renewed her efforts to maintain her figure. With all the work she was putting in and the looks men took, Ann was confident she could strengthen her relationship with James. Sadly, it was like James couldn't find her appealing anymore and the thought depressed her. Ann coped with the situation and continued trying to improve things, not willing to give up on her marriage. Still, Ann was certain that no one noticed her depression and the current state of her marriage.

A couple years ago Ann started having a dream that brightened her mood. It started with her getting home and upon entering, noticing the smell of great cooking coming from the kitchen. There Ron greeted her with smile and treated Ann to some of the best meals she ever had. Afterwards, they talked, he listened and joked, making her feel better. Ann was grateful for that dream and every morning after she felt many times better then when she went to sleep.

Sadly, this time around, Ann couldn't feel the same effect as she had the same dream.

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Ron could see the sadness Ann usually hid from her expression and behavior. Seeing it made him feel as though his heart was being torn, so he did what came naturally to him. He went to her where she sat in the kitchen table and pulled her into a hug. It didn't take long before Ann started to cry. Ron put a little more strength into his hug and began rubbing Ann's back, doing what he thought would help calm her while showing that she was not alone.

Ron didn't say anything after that, he just kept Ann in his arms. He wasn't exactly sure how long he hugged her for, but eventually Ann was laying her back onto his chest as she held his arms around herself. With time, the surroundings started to fade as Ron realized it was the same as the night before and prepared himself to continue his training.

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Ann woke up elated, thanks to last night's dream, though she was not sure why. Not long after she finished getting ready, the house phone rang. Upon checking the caller I.D. it was confirmed to be the Stoppable's number. Picking it up, Ann greeted the caller with a dazzling smile. "Morning Ron!"

"Morning Mrs. Dr. P." Ron responds.

"Haven't seen you in a while, I was starting to worry." Ann admitted.

"Sorry about that, a couple things happened that were outside my control but that's related to why I called." Ron apologized.

"Oh!" Ann was surprised. "Is something wrong?" She asked, the concern in her voice stronger then she herself expected.

"No, nothing's wrong. If anything it's good, a friend I made in Japan is going to be attending school here in Middleton and is staying with me. So, I was wondering if it is okay to bring her over this morning and introduce her?" Ron calmed her down before explaining.

'Oh! Ron made a female friend while in Japan and she's currently living with him.' Ann thought surprised and little disappointed but couldn't understand why. "Yeah, no problem. There's going to be pancakes for breakfast." Ann invited, already looking for the ingredients.

"That's great! Be over in twenty." Ron accepted with a smile. "Later."

"Later Ron." Ann said goodbye, already looking forward to meeting Ron's 'friend'."

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Shego awoke with a start, her habbits kicking in, just like any other time she slept away from her house, demanding of her to make sure her surroundings were safe. Without making a sound, Shego made it to the window peering out to make sure there was no signs of Global Justice to apprehend her. After making sure everything was okay, she went downstairs without making a sound, postponing a shower and other activities for her morning coffee.

Once Shego set the cofee maker to work, she took a seat in the kitchen intending to wait for her cofee but her attention kept going towards the livingroom. She wanted to put something to the test but wasn't sure she'd like the results, thus holding herself back. She was never one to be indecisive, so a minute later she was in the livingroom standing right next to Ron as he slept. She wasn't aware of it but Shego had a smile on her lips as she saw Ron sleep. Leaning down, Shego extended her left hand and shook Ron slightly.

"Ron, is time to wake up." Shego said barely above a whisper.

Ron's reaction was as natural as breathing. He reached for Shego as he mumbled her name in his sleep, bringing her close as if not willing to tolerate the distance between them. Shego's heart was beating like crazy with her delight, Ron's response was not what she feared but what she hoped for and that frightened her more than she'd willingly admit. Ron was starting to affect her and Shego wasn't sure how to cope.

After a few minutes indulging in the moment, Shego sighed and untangled Ron's arms, deciding it was time for that coffee.

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Yori woke up in a great mood. Although she barely slept there wasn't a sign of it in her appearance. In fact, the dazzling smile she made enhanced her natural beauty to the limit. She had truly enjoyed having Ron's jersey in her arms while she slept (or tried to). After waking up, she quickly made sure to put the jersey in her things, deciding Ron was going to be okay without it since his wardrobe had many. After leaving her room to use the bathroom, Yori noticed that this time, Shego had yet to use it, as she went about getting ready for morning training.

As she made it downstairs, Yori noticed Shego was in the kitchen with a cup of coffee. Nooding in greeting Yori moved to wake up Ron. This time she avoided his arms reach and shook his leg. "Ron-san its morning."

"Five more minutes." Ron mumbled.

With a mischievous smile, Yori tickled his foot and spoke again. "I don't think so."