Ch.28

Yori's mood had improved after talking with Shego. She finally managed to ask someone of things she wished to have talked with her mother and felt a bit more confident in 'dressing up' for Ron. She started to wipe at the tears remaining on her cheeks when Shego's actions caused her to freeze. Shego pinched her butt and whispered to her ear. "I'm pretty sure I'm starting to like you."

Afterwards she placed a soft kiss onto Yori's lips and pulled a bit apart. Yori stared at Shego's emerald green eyes while blushing and letting that information sink in. She honestly didn't know what to say so she nodded at Shego and asked. "Want to head back?"

Shego smiled and nodded as a response.

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Kim woke up feeling great. Last night, her and Josh studied together. There was plenty of kissing but they managed to get all their homework done by seven, clearing up the rest of the weekend. She looked at the alarm clock on her nightstand and saw it was ten minutes past eight. Figuring Ron was probably asleep since it was the weekend, Kim decided to postpone talking to him about his new friends and their bad influence, opting to text Monique.

"Morning! Doing anything later?" Texted Kim.

Not long after, Monique replied. "Yeah, some shopping. You?"

Kim briefly debated whether she should join Monique but decided against it since she wanted to have a talk with Ron. They texted back and forth for a while with Kim going over the details of her makeout se...her study date with Josh the day prior. Just as Kim was going to bring up the topic of Sarah and Yori having a bad influence on Ron, Monique texted that she was going out.

Seeing that it was just past ten, Kim decided to go get ready since Ron 'should' be waking up soon. As she went about getting ready Kim went over her 'talk' with Ron. She would start by inviting Ron to Bueno Nacho since it would make talking to him a lot easier. Then, Kim was going to explain her concern that Ron's new friends might be a bad influence. Add a puppy dog pout(p.d.p.) and Ron should agree that like always Kim was right. In front of her mirror, Kim couldn't hide her satisfied expression thinking that this is what's best for Ron.

Kim made her way downstairs and told her mom that she was going over to Ron's completely missing Ann's blush at the mention of the blonde.

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Just as Kim was nearing Ron's house and is about to pull out her phone to call him, she notices him stepping out of the house. Kim instantly notices that Ron is not wearing his trademark jersey opting for a black dress shirt and black pants. Had Kim not seen him step out of his house she would have sworn it had to be someone else. The contrast between his current and usual image was so big she missed the backpack he was carrying as she silently started to follow Ron. Kim's curiosity prevented her from running up to Ron and asking him directly where he was going, since his actions were going to answer soon enough.

To say Kim was surprised was an understatement. Going over her recent memories for a hint of this happening left her with just as many questions. Thinking things over and over again, she was sure that Tara had given up on Ron a while back, so why was Ron visiting her house on a Saturday morning. Twenty minutes later, when Ron showed no sign of coming back out Kim was certain that she made a mistake.

'There is no way Ron would visit Tara's.' To confirm her new line of thinking Kim pulled out her Kimmunicator and called Wade. A moment later and the young genius answered. "Hey Kim, what's up?"

"Hey Wade, I need you to check where Ron is at the moment. I want to invite him to Bueno Nacho but I think he might be at Felix's." Kim quickly explained and before Wade could voice a reply she used the p.d.p.

Two seconds later Wade told her the address Ron's chip was located at and all of Kim's optimism drained out of her. She turned around and started walking home before speaking again. "Wade, I need eyes and ears stat, I want to know everything Ron is doing."

Kim half expected a complaint from Wade about privacy and such things but while suppressing a tremor he gave her an ETA on her request.

To Kim's surprise, Ron and Tara were studying. She was aware that Ron was trying to improve his grades but thought that it was a passing 'trend' for Ron. Afterall, it's been years since Ron established his minimalist behavior. Only doing what's needed to stay in the classes of his choice.

'I hope that's all there is to this.' Kim thought as she continued her surveillance of Ron's activities.

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For once, Kim did not take pride in being right. She had a feeling that there was more to Ron visiting Tara and around two in the afternoon, her suspicions were proven right. After seeing Ron and Tara put away their books, Kim heard them briefly debate where to eat as they walked out of the house, Ron leaving his backpack behind.

Kim once again left her house and trailed them on what could only be a date. They had stopped for some pizza and Kim saw a very relaxed atmosphere as Ron chatted with Tara. If anyone could see Kim's expression, they would have assumed that she was jealous.

After the pizza they went to the movie theater and entered a horror film. To Kim's annoyance it was sold out, so after a short moment of indecision, she decided to wait in the area. Nearly two hours later, she spotted Ron and Tara leaving the theater together. Proceeding to follow them, Kim's anger continued to build when she noticed Ron and Tara holding hands.

Kim's breaking point came after Tara stepped inside to get Ron's backpack and after talking to him for a while, stole a kiss from Ron. A few more words where exchanged, before Ron kissed Tara on the cheek as she nodded. After Ron turned and headed home, Kim was still there one thought running through her head. 'He is mine!'

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Yori and Shego were having a great time shopping with Monique. As could be expected, the topic of most of their conversations was Ron. It didn't take long before Shego asked Monique about her interest in Ron and as could be expected, Monique admitted to perusing a relationship with him. After hearing her response, Shego thought for a bit before moving on, her thoughts a mystery to the others.

The shopping trip itself was a long and exciting experience for all three. They tried a surprising amount of clothes and each bought a number of outfits that the others agreed they looked absolutely stunning in. With laughter they spent most of the afternoon going from store to store, with Shego buying the most since she needed to replace the majority of her wardrobe. Then they decided to head to Ron's place to enjoy the food he prepared.

As they finished eating Shego spoke up. "I have to say, I hope Ron never stops cooking."

"You're right Shego-san, he is incredibly gifted in the kitchen." Admitted Yori.

"Although it is a bit embarrassing the sounds his meals can bring out you." Monique followed bringing another round of laughter.

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Ron left Tara's with a complicated mood. He had been super excited since the day before because of the date. Afterall, besides Zita, not one girl in Middleton High had ever accepted a date with him. So understandably, for a while he got caught up in the mood.

Still, as he was making food Ron realized that he had been intensive towards Yori and her feelings, for which he promptly apologized. From there things were a little odd. He had a feeling he was being followed after leaving the house and it intensified when he made it to Tara's. Pushing it towards nerves he went on with the studying and later on, the date.

It was amazing. He and Tara grabbed some pizza before watching a horror flick with three different monsters. At some point in the movie Ron and Tara started holding hands. They stayed that way till the reached Tara's. Then she stepped inside to get his backpack.

When Tara came out with the backpack she held it in front of her for awhile while seeming to hesitate prompting Ron to ask. "Hey, you okay?"

Tara took a big breath and began speaking her mind. "Ron, I like you. I've liked since that crazy trip to your childhood camp. Please go out with me!"

Quickly after speaking, Tara closed the distance between her and Ron, kissing him. Ron was thrilled with the confession, who wouldn't be but after Yori's, he had yet to sort out his thoughts and feelings for Kim. So after a moment of thought he closed the distance and spoke. "Can you give me some time to sort out my thoughts. Your the second girl to confess to me but I'm trying to decide whether wait for someone or move on."

After Tara nodded he softly kissed her cheek and departed. And now here he was. Aware that two gorgeous women like him but he is crushing on his bestfriend.