Chapter 18:
Possible Residence:
Kim and Anne sat in the dining room. While they sat there, Kim thought over what Anne had said.
"Could it be true? Could Shego really be in love with me?"
"Something on your mind?"
"I was just thinking about what you had said."
"I see. Well it was merely just an observation. The only way to know for sure how Shego feels, is to go ask her yourself."
Kim's jaw dropped.
"Mom, have you lost it?! I can't just go ask her how she feels!"
"Oh, and why not?"
"Because."
"Because what? Are you worried that she'll shut you out, and not tell you how she really feels?"
Kim just stared in amazement at her mom.
"I'll take your stunned silence as a yes."
Anne then stood up.
"Well, I'm going to go start on some laundry. You should go talk to Shego. Who knows, maybe she'll surprise you and actually talk this time."
With that said, Anne left to go do laundry, leaving Kim alone.
"Maybe mom's right, maybe I should go ask her how she feels."
With that thought in mind, Kim decided to go talk to Shego.
After searching all over the house, she finally found Shego, sitting alone on the porch swing out back.
Kim remained on the other side of the sliding glass door, debating whether or not she should go out there and talk to her. However, Kim's inner thoughts were broken by the sound of the door suddenly opening.
"You know, it's not polite to spy on people."
Shego said. She then walked past Kim, and headed upstairs.
Kim stood there in confusion for a few minutes, before turning on her heels and running up the steps after Shego. Once she had made it to the guest room, she spoke.
"Hey, Shego, can I ask you a question?"
"You just did."
Shego said, taking a seat on the bed.
Kim rolled her eyes, and stepped further into the room.
"Must you always be so sarcastic?"
"Yep. Was that your question?"
"No, that wasn't my question."
"Okay. Then what's your question?"
Kim suddenly felt nervous. She hadn't expected Shego to ask her what her question was.
"Should I just come right out and say it, or should I beat around the bush?"
As she stood there, deciding on what to do, she was unaware that Shego was now standing just a few inches from her.
"So, what's on your mind?"
Kim looked up, and when she noticed how close Shego was she jumped back.
"Geez Princess, you sure are jumpy."
"Well...uh...I...uh...I'm only jumpy because you were standing so close!"
"Woah, there's no need to yell."
Shego said, covering her ears. Kim then took a deep breath, to calm herself.
"Sorry, I guess I just didn't expect you to be standing so close. Why are you standing so close?"
Shego's cheeks turned slightly pink, and she took a step back.
"Um...no reason."
Shego said, rubbing the back of her neck.
"Heh, she's actually kinda cute when she blushes."
Kim shook her head.
"Woah now, did I just put Shego and cute in the same sentence? I don't think that she's cute. Besides, I'm with Ron."
"Is everything okay?"
Shego's voice had a tinge of concern in it. Although whether or not Kim noticed is unknown. Perhaps she did notice, but decided not to say anything.
"Yeah, everything is fine. Anyway, about my question."
"What about it?"
"Well, I was wondering how you feel about me."
This time it was Shego's turn to feel nervous.
"What...ahem...what do you mean by how I feel about you?"
"Well you said that you had more than just a little crush on me."
"Yeah, so?"
"So, what did you mean by that?"
"Come on, Kim, I'm sure you can figure it out."
"Well, something that my mom came up with is that you're in love with me. But that's a little silly, don't you think?"
"It's really not that silly."
Shego had spoken under her breath, but Kim had still heard her.
"Oh my god, she is in love with me."
Kim didn't know what to do or say. She had never thought her archenemy would have feelings for her, let alone be in love with her.
Both women could feel the tension filling the room, as they stood there unsure of what to do or say next. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of silence, Shego spoke.
"Your mom was right, I am in love with you. In fact, I've been in love with you for a few years now."
Kim opened her mouth to speak, but Shego held up her hand.
"Let me finish. I also know that you don't feel the same way, and that it'll never work out between us because we're from two different worlds."
"That, and because I'm with Ron."
"Yeah, that too."
Shego was unable to hide the disappointment in her voice, and Kim picked up on it.
"Listen, Shego, I'm sorry. But hey, don't feel too disappointed, we can still be friends."
"Great, I've been friend zoned by a heroine."
Shego mumbled. She then stepped away from Kim, and walked over to the bed.
"You know what's funny? I never thought I'd fall for another person. Especially not after…"
"Not after what?"
Shego shook her head.
"It's nothing, just forget about it."
"Bu-"
"I said forget it!"
Kim was a bit taken aback by Shego's snapping, but quickly brushed it off. However, what happened next shocked Kim.
"I'm sorry."
"Wuh?"
Shego turned around and faced the redhead.
"I'm sorry for snapping at you."
Kim just stood there, staring at the pale skinned woman before her.
"Did she just apologize to me?"
Kim had known Shego for a few years, but not once had she ever heard her apologize for anything.
After a few moments of awkward silence, Kim finally spoke.
"Um...it's okay."
Once again, silence befell the two women. As they stood there staring at each other, they both couldn't help but notice the tension that filled the room.
"Why do I feel so awkward around her? I'm usually so confident around her."
Shego thought.
"Maybe it's because you love her."
Shego's subconscious kicked in.
"Hush you."
Shego thought she had spoken in her mind, until she noticed Kim was giving her a weird look.
"Great, now she probably thinks I'm crazy."
"Are you alright?"
Kim asked, giving Shego a look of concern.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
"Okay. Well, it's getting late and I've got school in the morning. So, I think I'll head to bed."
"Okay, goodnight."
"Yeah, goodnight."
After good nights had been exchanged, Kim left the room. Shego then plopped down onto the bed, and buried her face in the pillow. It had been a long day, and all she wanted to do at that moment was sleep. She then closed her eyes, and within seconds had fallen into a dreamless sleep.
End of chapter 18: