Ch.07
Bonnie couldn't help smiling at Tara's excitement. What could she say, seeing Tara happy had a similar effect on her. Still, there was something she had to clarify for her. "Um, Tara."
"Yes?" Tara asked.
"Today's Wednesday." Bonnie clarified.
"Oh!" Tara said blushing. "This week is so slow." She said looking to the side, not willing to admit her excitement had made her forget.
"That aside, remember the plan, when..." Bonnie spoke, reminding Tara of the important details.
~~~
Although Ron hated to admit it, having a conversation that included everyone, even Josh, as they walked to school wasn't going anywhere. Josh, for his part, answered without a problem, as Ron asked about upcoming school events that might interest Yori. Yori asked about a couple of things but mostly focused on the coming spring formal. Sadly, Kim couldn't tear herself from Josh long enough to participate, her answers were vague as she was absorbed with Josh. So, after a while of trying, Ron gave up group talk and with the subtlest movements, slowed down with Yori to give Kim her 'Josh time'.
Ron had to admit it, his hope of beginning to fix the gap that formed between him and Kim wasn't going to work as long as Josh was involved. Her attention span around Josh was unilateral and anyone could tell that she wasn't interested in other things while he was around. Ron briefly considered talking to her about it but she would likely take it the wrong way, so he dropped the subject and conversed with Yori.
Making it to school, they ran into Monique at the entrance, splitting up with Kim and Josh. Monique, Yori and Ron continued talking while they accompanied the others to their respective lockers. As they were doing so, Ron confirmed with Monique to make sure she was still up for tutoring. "We still on for later Monique?
"YMPAS(yeah my place after school)." Monique replied.
"Cool." Ron agreed.
When Ron finally made it to his locker he spotted Bonnie and Tara next to it. "Hey Bonbon, Tara. Good morning! You're timing's excellent." Ron greeted.
"Morning!" Monique/Yori/Tara/Bonnie
"What do you mean our timing's excellent?" Bonnie asked.
"Not much really. Wanted to confirm a couple things." Ron began explaining.
"Sure, what's up?" Tara asked.
"First, I wanted to know if you guys are okay hanging out with Yori? I want her to able to enjoy herself while I'm studying and try different things." Ron explained. He wanted to make sure that Yori made other friends.
Bonnie exchanged a look with Tara before agreeing for the both of them. "Yeah, no problem."
Looking to Monique, Ron heard her agree. "YMT(yes me too)."
"Seond, what do you guys want for lunch." Turning to Monique and Yori he added. "You too."
"Oh is this going to be a regular thing?" Monique asked getting excited.
"Yeah, got the okay from Mr. Barkin, as long as he gets a portion we have access to the Home Ec. room and school supplies." Ron explained. "So ladies, what is it going to be?"
~~~
By the end of the tutoring session that afternoon, Monique was impressed. She originally wondered if Ron was going to procrastinate and look for a way to avoid it, but he was completely focused. He asked questions on everything he was confused about. What surprised Monique more was how quickly he was picking up on what she explained. They had even gone back to the last subject he grasped fully before starting, to correct any mistakes Ron might have had.
"SHPBI(still having problems believing it)." Monique said as Ron bent over his notebook in her livingroom.
"It's not that hard, is it?" Ron asked just as he finshed what he was writing.
"Ron you forced me to do our project!" Monique said in answer. "So I need some time to adjust."
"Good point." Ron said a grin at the corner of his lips. "So abo--."
Ron words were cut off by a phone ringing. Pulling out her cellphone, as she recognized the tune, Monique answered. Two minutes later, frustrated, Monique looked at Ron before speaking. "TWTJ(that was the job)."
"Evrything okay?" Ron asked.
"Yeah I have a half shift tomorrow since my coworker will be in late." Monique sighed and answered.
"Oh." Ron said. "Want me-."
"NICSTY(no i can still tutor you)." Monique began speaking before Ron could finish. "ISBYPA(I'll stop by your place afterwards)."
Monique waited for his reply and it took a moment before she realized that he didn't understand her abbreviation. Blushing she repeated. " No, I can still tutor you, I'll stop by your place afterwards."
"Okay, I'll have a treat ready for you." Ron said once she explained. "I won't take no for answer, so bring room for dinner."
"YFOS(you're full of surprises)." Monique said. "FD(fine deal)."
~~~
After the tutoring was over for the day, Ron sent a text to both Shego and Yori, letting them know he was on his way home. Asking them for some prep work for tonight's dinner, he ended the messages. Ron was feeling great. At first, he was confused on how to go about some the problems but once Monique went about explaining them, things just clicked. In all honesty, it was like he was finally letting the information in.
Once that thought went through his head, Ron again decided to prepare a treat for Monique. 'Afterall, he is a man of his word.'
It took Ron nearly fifteen minutes to make it home. Upon arriving, he announced his presence with a quick 'I'm back' as he left his bag at the livingroom. Hearing 'In the kitchen' as a reply, Ron made his way over, ready to finish dinner.
After dinner and taking care of the dishes, Ron had a sparing session against Shego. This time though, he was only to evade or dodge, any offense was prohibited. Taking a deep breath, Ron took a stance and waited. Looking at Shego across from him, Ron noted her stance as he tried to figure out her first attack.
Ron failed to see the attack coming. In his defense, he didn't even consider the possibility for the attack, that was all he could say. Once Yori declared the start, Ron saw Shego start to move. Her approach was steady, once she was within striking distance, Shego feinted a strike to his temple. Ron could easily tell it was a feint, so that added to his confusion when he hit the ground. 'What happened?'
It didn't take Ron long to figure out the answer. Once he saw Yori step into his line of sight. 'Yori swept my legs while I was focused on defending myself from Shego.'
"Defense, Ron-san, is not limited to Shego-san. You must pay attention to your surroundings so that you may avoid a surprise attack or other mishaps." Yori explained. "Loosing your balance while changing positions can be just as dangerous as an extra opponent. Thus, this training exercises will help in this area."
'That puts it nicely.' Ron thought as he stood. "Let's continue."
Ron made it to the end of the training session with pain all over his body. The concept of defense and being aware of his surroundings, but with his body as a witness, it's a painful lesson to learn. 'Still, hopefully with time I'll get that hang of it.' Thinking till here, Ron stretched his body, before sinking down into the lotus position to wait for Master Sensei.
~~~
In a few moments, Master Sensei's form appeared before Ron and Yori. "Master Sensei." Ron/Yori greeted with a slight bow.
After a brief discussion, Master Sensei had Ron start meditating.
Master Sensei was able to see the great improvements Ron was making in his meditation. Without even his assistance, Ron was able to enter a state of selflessness which would have taken months to achieve normally. 'I guess I'll have to take a more flexible approach. Let's start testing the depth of his meditation.' Upon making a decision, Master Sensei smiled behind his beard, signaled Yori and transmitted his voice over in Japanese. "I believe Stoppable-san would like some water."
A moment later, Yori came back with the hose as he requested. After adjusting it slightly, so the water was coming out in a nice spray, Yori pointed it towards Ron. It took just over a minute for Ron to fall out off the proper state of mind and wake up.
"Impressive, Stoppable-san." Master Sensei acknowledged. "Only Yori has lasted longer when it was her time to take this test. We will continue to sensing the energy around us soon but for now that would be all for today."
~~~
"Thank you, Master Sensei." Ron thanked and bowed as Master Sensei's astral form dissapeared. Heading inside, Ron was just about ready to crash. Still, Ron managed a shower before half dragging himself to the couch. Not long after he drifted into sleep.
~~~
Ron's dream started fairly simple, he found himself in the backyard of the Stoppable residence. Looking around, he spotted prepwork for a barbecue and got to work, afterall it looks like he was having guests.
A few minutes after making sure the ingredients were up to his satisfaction and starting the grill, Ron's first guest came in.
"Hey, Shego." Ron greeted from the grill.
"Hey, Ron." Said Shego walking over. Shego was wearing a green and black top, skirt and sandals. The skirt had a long slit up the side of the left leg and an emerald rested on her neck.
Ron struggled to tear his eyes away from her. Although Ron tried, he ended up staring, taking all of her in. Shego was absolutely stunning. Ron noticed the satisfied smile on Shego's lips before he finally found his voice again and complimented. "You're absolutely gorgeous."
~~~
Shego was enjoying Ron's honest look of admiration with a satisfied smile when he spoke again. "You're absolutely gorgeous."
It was three simple words and Shego had heard countless variations, if not the same words, many times before but this time it took her breath away. Ron's heartfelt compliment had elated her and if Shego was honest with herself, scared her. She had a million thoughts racing through her mind and a light blush she couldn't get to go away. It took her a while to compose herself and by then, Ron had reluctantly turned his attention back to the grill.
Shego and Ron chatted as he went about making the food. Just as Shego was putting down some food on the table, she heard very light footsteps and turned to see Yori coming into the backyard.
"Hey Yori!" Shego and Ron greeted simultaneously.
When Shego saw Ron turn around, she had a bittersweet moment, as Ron nearly dropped some food while admiring Yori.
"Beautiful!" Ron breathed.
Even Shego admitted that Yori in the one piece white dress, sandals and her signature red hairband looked beautiful.
"He's right, beautiful." Shego conceded, adding to Yori's blush.
"Thank you Ron-san, Shego-san." Yori said bowing slightly.
After a moment the three continued chatting and setting up the table with Ron's masterpieces. 'What could she say, the man could cook...' Shego's heart started racing again, but before she could explore why, Ron spoke up. "Hey Monique."
Shego had a moment of dread, her mind racing. Her right hand went up to her necklace, her thumb behind the emerald, pressing the fingerprint scanner for her hoverboard to sweep by and help her with a quick getaway. She was looking up when Ron walked up to her and stretched out his hand. Shego was torn with indecision when Yori came up next to Ron and stretched out her hand with a smile. That was the moment Shego made a decision that she feared she would come to regret. She let them in!
Just as the hoverboard came to a stop a meter above her head, Shego grabbed Ron's and Yori's hands. Her grip was firm as Ron whispered. "I won't let anything happen to you." And Yori added. "We, won't let anything happen to you." Ron smiled and conceded. "We!"
Shego was touched and on the verge of tears as Monique finally walked into the backyard.
~~~
"Hey Ron!" Monique greeted from the other side of the fence, wondering how Ron even knew she was there. As she entered the backyard she did a double take. She expected Ron, afterall he had already greeted her. Then there was Yori, which wasn't too surprising, but she would have never guessed the third person, Shego!
Her surprise must have been obvious because Shego looked like she was ready to jump onto what looked like a hoverboard floating above her. Before either could make a decision on what to do, Ron spoke up. His tone natural and a bit firm. "Monique, I want you to meet Shego, a close friend. Shego this is Monique, likewise a close friend."
Monique had no doubt what Ron meant. It was crystal clear for anyone who knew him. One, you're my friends. Two, I want you to try to be friends. And three, if not, at least don't fight! What could Monique say, Ron rarely showed such a side and although she had tons of questions, she had faith in his judgement.
"NTMYS(nice to meet you Shego)." Monique greeted after a moment of thinking but from the blank look Shego gave her she knew she had to explain. "Nice to meet you, Shego."
"Nice to meet you too." Said Shego. "But can I ask, why the abbreviations?"
"Oh, no one really ever asked." Said Monique before explaining. "With the people I'm close to I like to treasure every moment so I tend to keep conversations short."
"Oh!" Said Shego taking a moment to think. "Can I ask that you say the really long ones normally? That way you won't have to repeat yourself."
'She has a point, even Ron and Kim have blank looks when I talk sometimes.' Monique thought and seeing Ron nearly nod she agreed. "IT(I'll try)."
"TY(thank you)." Replied Shego.
~~~
"Two things." Said Ron seeing that the tension dissipated. "One, looking great Monique." He said, missing the satisfied smile and added. "And two, can I get a ride on the hoverboard?"
At his words, the ladies started to laugh. It wasn't long before everyone was chatting and having good time. Ron noticed Shego placed the hoverboard to the side, leaning it on the fence. And, although Ron wasn't sure how, he noticed someone else arriving that he chose to greet personally. He went to the gate leading to the backyard and opened it waiting for her. Once he saw her Ron took a minute to swallow before speaking. "Hey, Mrs. Dr. P."
~~~
"Hey Ron." Ann greeted. She was wearing a comfortable one piece purple dress and was satisfied with Ron's reaction, helping her regain her confidence that her efforts to maintain her figure are working.
"Ah, right." Ron said, turning sideways and inviting Ann inside. "Mrs. Dr. P. That's Shego a close friend. And you know Monique and Yori."
Ann had a moment to compose herself and spoke a greeting. She had lots of questions but decided to wait, afterall Ron had been clear. They were among friends and she did not want to ruin things by openly questioning his judgement.
After joining the conversation and chatting for a while Ann was shocked at how natural everything felt. 'Leave it to Ron to create such an environment.'
~~~
Tara was up late in to the night talking with Bonnie. They were going over the plan for her confession to Ron and Tara found herself too excited to sleep. She wanted to go over everything to make sure it all went down perfectly.
"...and on Saturday after you finish tutoring him would be the perfect day. Since it's the weekend you can ask him over early and once you're done you can tell him." Bonnie was suggesting. "I even recomend going on movie date before. There's this horror film that would give you the perfect excuse to hug him. By the time the movie ends the mood should be perfect." Bonnie concluded.
"I can't believe you thought of all of this, thank you Bonnie.
"No problem, you should go online and order the tickets. That way there won't be a problem." Said Bonnie.
Tara and Bonnie were about to try to figure out the best time when Tara's mom spoke from outside her room. "Tara sweetie it's time to go to bed!"
"Ok mom." Tara answered before saying goodnight to Bonnie and whispering a question. "Text?"
"Text!" Was Bonnie's reply.
~~~
At some point in the night Ron found himself in the familiar clearing within himself. He composed himself and sat down to meditate trying to achieve a state of selflessness. It didn't take him long to achieve it and after a while he started loosing it. When he looked around himself, he noticed that it was raining and realized that it was the same training Master Sensei and done earlier. Seeing that was the next step Ron understood what he had to do.
Ron lost track of time, not that he could really track it to begin with, but he lost it anyway. He did eventually succeed in achieving a sense of selflessness and maintain it even while it rained. In time, the rain intensified and thunder rumbled after a lightning struck in the distance, snapping him out of meditation. Taking a glance at the woman next to him, Ron saw that she maintained a state of selflessness and went back to meditating.
It was not easy, in fact, it was extremely difficult and although Ron had despaired that he would not succeed at first, his determination to not give up helped him through. Like this the environment changed, from raining to cold, eventually snowing and later to hot and near burning but he managed to maintain his state of selflessness.
~~~
Yori woke up with a big smile on her face. She was hugging Ron's jersey. Reluctant to part with it she folded it and tucked it under her pillow before she went about getting ready. Surprisingly, she was the first one into the bathroom that morning and after Yori finished it looked like Shego had yet to wake up.
Quietly making her way downstairs, Yori noted Ron sleeping on the couch and made her way over. Although she was embarrassed to admit it she looked to see if he had a 'morning wood' as Shego had put it. To her relief and slight disappointment, he didn't. With a wry smile, she bent down by Ron's head and while caressing his face whispered. "It time to wake up, Ron-san."
To Yori's delight, a smile appeared on Ron's face as he whispered her name before he opened his eyes. With a smile she greeted. "Morning, Ron-san."
"Morning, Yori." Ron said as his hand reached her face and caressed it. She felt herself blushing at his touch but did not pull away from him.
~~~
Ann had a smile as she woke up, which disappeared as soon as she reached for James. Looking to his side of the bed, Ann noticed that James never made it home the day before. Wiping some tears away, Ann made her way to the bathroom.
~~~
Shego woke up feeling great and refreshed. She had nothing but Ron's jersey on and and that made her smile. She went through her morning routine and checked to make sure no GJ agents were surrounding the house before making her way downstairs. She spotted Ron and Yori in the kitchen already making breakfast. From a quick glance at the kitchen clock Shego realized she slept through the morning exercise and run.
"Morning, Shego/-san." Ron and Yori greeted her with and smile.
Shego felt like hugging and kissing them. Shego had to admit that when she wanted something she usually went and got it, so she did just that. She first went up to Yori and brought her into a hug. After she gave her a quick peck on the lips. "Morning, Yori."
While she did this, Shego noticed that she had surprised not only Yori but Ron too. With a smile she went up to him and brought him into a hug. The kiss she gave Ron was a little longer. Then she greeted him. "Morning, Ron."
Both teens where blushing by this point and Shego admitted she was satisfied with their reaction. So with a slow sway to her hips she made her way over to the coffee maker, ready for her morning coffee.
~~~
Ron had a million things running through his mind after Shego's actions, but in the depths of his heart he admitted to himself that it felt right. Shego was unrestrained and true to herself ever since he met her. She wanted something, she did or got it and that kind of honesty is something Ron admired in her. Still Ron was in a daze till Rufus squeaked. "Burning!"
Hearing him, Ron rebooted and went back to cooking. It wasn't long before he finished and had the table ready. As everyone went through their meal and chatted Ron finally remembered that he invited Monique over and mentioned it.
"So Shego, would you like to wear your disguise or are you ok with her seeing you?" Ron asked, but before Shego had a chance to answer he went on. "Once I explain to her we are friends, I'm sure Monique will agree to keep your presence a secret. Even from KP but if you feel safer in your disguise I'll support your decision."
Shego's reaction surprised Ron at first. She smiled at him and looked between him and Yori a moment. He was about to reassure her that he would make sure she was safe when Shego finally spoke. "I won't be wearing my disguise but you might want to talk to her before she sees me. It would be bad if she sees me and calls the cops before you get your chance to explain."
After he heard Shego, Ron took a moment to think and finally spoke. "Trust me, I got this."
~~~
Ron's school day went by in a flash. He noticed that Yori, Monique, Tara and Bonbon seemed to have an easier time getting along. Classes didn't feel like he was trying to learn a lost language and were starting to click. Still, even with the upsides there were a couple of downsides. His bullies 'roughed him up' a bit. If only they knew he able to send them to the hospital without breaking a sweat. Sadly his tolerance of their actions keep them from going after other kids, like it happened after KP gave them a talk while they had switched bodies.
Things were moving along and even Mr. Barkin was willing to give Ron some tutoring while they spent time in detention together. He just wanted to have some input on the lunch menu, which wasn't really that hard to accept. After going over things with Mr. Barkin and deciding his lunch menu for the next day, Ron was finally on his way home.
His training session with Yori and Shego was brutal. They were still focused on defense but he couldn't understand what they wanted him to grasp and he kept getting floored. He knew he was improving since he could stay on his feet longer and longer each time.
After the training, Shego went inside to grab a shower before Monique arrived, it was time for meditation with Master Sensei. "...I still can't believe that you have improved so much Stoppable-san." Master Sensei repeated for the second time.
"Its thanks to you, Master Sensei, Yori and the MMP." Ron then went on to explaining his experience from the night before while he was within himself. He made sure not to mention his dream which reminded him he wanted to ask Shego about her hoverboard. Afterall he needed a replacement for his ride and that dream made him choose a hoverboard.
"Now that you have achieved this level in your meditation there's not much I can teach you in that regard, Stoppable-san." Master Sensei admitted. "I want you to continue practicing meditation and I'll check in from time to time. I am confident that soon your MMP well guide you onto the next step and with Yori's assistance your training is in good hands. If there is anything confusing or you need my help with just ask."
"Thank you, Master Sensei!" Ron/Yori bowed as they expressed their gratitude.
~~~
Monique couldn't wait for her shift to end at Club Banana which was something she never thought she'd go through. She loved fashion and Club Banana was her first step towards her career goals, so the thought of getting out of work usually never happened. Still, today was different. She was going to see Ron and he had prepared something especially for her. Thus, her current situation.
When the coworker she was filling in for finally made it to work, a big smile bloomed on Monique's face. Not five minutes later, she was on her way to Ron's, while sending him a text to let him know. 'What could he have made? Considering he said to leave room for dinner, it must be food. I can't wait to see him!' Monique thought as she picked up the pace.
When Monique finally made it to the Stoppable's, she almost ran up to the door in her excitement. Monique vaguely noticed the BMW parked in the driveway but dismissed it as the Stoppable's. She took out a compact mirror to check her looks and after a moment, rung the doorbell. It didn't take Ron long to answer the door.
"Hey, Monique." He greeted.
"Hi, Ron!" Monique greets and points to the car and asks. "Your parents got a new car?"
"It's actually a friend's that I'm going to introduce in a moment." Ron explained. "Come in."
"GI(got it)." Monique agreed, going inside.
"Let's go to the livingroom, dinner will be ready in five so in the meantime I'll introduce you." Said Ron leading the way inside, before turning completely serious. "I have to ask you to trust me. The friend I'm going to introduce will surprise you but there's nothing to worry about. I just need you to keep it a secret, especially from KP."
Monique was caught unprepared. Ron was a free spirit and usually seemed not to take things seriously, so his change in demeanor surprised her. Taking a moment to think, Monique decided to trust him. "IP(I promise)."
"Thank you." Ron said relieved and went upstairs to look for his friend. As he was coming back downstairs Ron started speaking. "Monique, I'd like you to meet Shego."
Monique wasn't expecting Ron to introduce Shego. Supervillain and wanted in eleven countries, Shego. But after last night's dream, Monique didn't have the reaction she would normally have to seeing Shego. Which would probably be around the level of running and calling the police. So after a couple of seconds of processing, Monique smoothly greeted. "Nice to meet you Shego, I'm Monique."
"APTMY(a pleasure to meet you)." Shego replied letting some the dream's influence slip through.
~~~
Ron had been confident that Monique would trust him but she didn't panic which was something he sort of expected and had prepared for. 'Oh well, it's better this way.' With that thought he started leading the way to the dining room while calling out to Yori who he had asked to catch Monique incase she had panicked. "Yori everything went smoothly, time for dinner."
Not long after his words Yori stepped out of the kitchen and headed towards the dining table. "Hello, Monique-san."
"Hey, Yori." Monique greeted before asking. "How come you're at Ron's?"
Ron blushed realizing he was going to have to explain that his parents were hosting Yori for the exchange program. Not to mention Shego was also currently staying over and his parents were out of the country. "Ah, about that, my parents are the host family for her student exchange program so she's staying here."
Ron knew his blush was extremely noticeable, he could feel the heat of all the blood rushing to his face. Monique had a stunned look briefly, before coming to a decision about something. Since he didn't want her to ask to much about it he moved the topic right along and dashed into the kitchen. "I'll bring out the food."
By the time Ron returned with the food the girls were chatting and the atmosphere relaxed. So he joined the conversation and everyone proceeded to enjoy dinner. As the conversations were moving along one thing led to another and Ron remembered the hoverboard in his dream. "Hey, Shego, can I get the blueprints to your hoverboard?"
~~~
"Sure." Shego agreed just before she and everyone else stopped talking. "Wait, how did you know about the hoverboard?" She asked wondering if she ever mentioned it but the only thing that came to mind was the dream. 'There's no way right?' She asked herself.
"Would you believe me if I said it was from a dream?" Ron asked scratching his head. At his words not only Shego but both Yori and Monique had a look of surprise. Shego looked at the three others on the table and noted their odd looks. Asking another question. "Was it last night?"
"Did you introduce me and Shego in the dream?" Asked Monique which caused Shego to look at her.
"And you asked to ride the hoverboard afterwards?" Asked Yori adding to what could only be a freak coincidence. Shego was not ready to admit the possibility of them sharing a dream.
"And I was hosting a barbecue where Mrs. Dr. Possible was the last guest?" Asked Ron in a way of confirmation.
"NW(no way)." Monique whispered while Yori remained silent. Shego had alot going through her mind after Ron confirmed that they may have shared a dream. 'He did enter my dream before but how is this happening? Is the pool one with Yori also his doing?'
"Rewind a moment. Ron I'm going to to explain the details of the dream I had last night and I want you guys to tell me if it sounds familiar. Also tell me what might be different." Shego spoke before explaining every detail of her dream. Afterwards everyone around the table confirmed that with minor changes in the beginning, mostly attributed towards getting dressed, the dreams were identical.
"How?" Shego finally asked.
Shego noticed Ron's expression had gone from surprise to shock and then he started blushing before finally asking. "Shego, Yori, had you dreamt of a pool a couple days ago?"
At his words Shego and Yori exchanged a look and from Yori's blush, she realized they shared that one as well. Smiling briefly as she recalled what happened in that pool, Shego asked again. "How?"
Through his blush, Ron began speaking, not meeting either Shego's or Yori's eyes, choosing to focus on his fingers. "I'm not really sure. It's probably related to my training." Ron finally looked up from his hands. "As you know I've been meditating and when I sleep I also receive guidance for my abilities. So it might be a side effect of it."
"Wait!" Monique spoke up. "What abilities?"
Ron went on to explain how an encounter with Lord Montgomery Fiske aka Monkey Fist led to him recieving MMP from monkey idols and how recently he began training to control it.
"Wow." Was all Monique could say after Ron explained and Shego had to admit the word fit nicely.
Everyone was processing what they just talked about for few minutes when Rufus chimed in. "Dessert!"
Thanks to Rufus everyone laughed and was finally able to relax. "You got it buddy." Ron agreed and went into the kitchen. "I got to say, I'm pretty sure you're going to love it."
Ron came back carrying a cake. Shego couldn't help but blush as she remembered the last one and looking to Yori she noticed her blush was mirrored. Still, she looked forward to eating it, Ron's cake was that good. Shego briefly thought to warn Monique but decided to wait and see if she had the same reaction.
~~~
A moment later, Monique's moan was all the confirmation she needed. Monique hadn't even realized what slipped through her lips as she savoured the cake and went for a second bite. Shego looked at Ron and Yori blushing deeply. Focusing on Yori with a mischievous grin, Shego joined Monique and started enjoying the cake, sure her moans would soon join hers.
Soon after Shego started to enjoy her cake and her moans joined Monique's, Ron's blood started rushing downwards. He looked at Yori and although she was deeply blushing she soon took a bite. As a moan slipped free Ron had to wonder. 'I might have to stop making food, now that I know that the better the dish the more irresistible the effects.' Ron had an erection that even the baggy pants he wore won't be able to cover. His mind couldn't help but conjure a fantasy that the three women's moans all but brought to life.
After what was undoubtedly one of the best meals of Ron's life. Monique realized what happened thanks to the cake and was blushing profusely. Ron couldn't look anyone in the eye as he took his time enjoying the cake, he considered asking if they wanted seconds but ended up bolting into the kitchen with the source of everyone's pleasure and embarrassment. By the time he was done and made every plate spotless, which he wasn't sure when he got the others, Ron had finally calmed down. Ron brought up the topic of tutoring, with both Yori and Shego helping, that day's session was finally on the way.
~~~
After Ron's tutoring was over, Shego had to admit Ron's learning ability surprised her. He was picking up information fast and making short work on the materials he had to go over. By Shego's estimate, in two month or less he'd be caught up with the subject. And if the same applies to the others, Shego knew Ron's intellect was about to start shining.
From his brief time as a villain, Shego concluded that for whatever reason, Ron suppressed his performance in both the academic field and athletic one. 'Seriously, he augmented Dr. D's machine, made an original device, still had time to go through Drakken's stuff and find a way to track Kimmie's Kimmunicator frequency. What else could he had done if he remained evil...' with that thought going through her mind Shego shuddered. 'Ron had been demented and world domination would have been easy. The question is how much of the world would be left. Afterall, he mentioned he would have the world tremble at the power of his storm's.'
Shaking herself free from that line of thinking, Shego decided to test some things once everyone went to sleep. She was curious to see how Ron was pulling everyone into a shared dream and if she was totally honest, Shego still wanted some cake.
After Shego was sure everyone was asleep, she sneaked out of Ron's room and made her way downstairs. Seeing Ron asleep on the couch, Shego figured she might have to wait a while to see any signs, if any where given, when Ron pulls people into a shared dream. After a while, Shego decided she might as well eat some cake as she waited and headed for the kitchen. Just as she was about to open the fridge, Shego noticed someone else out of the corner of her eye and spots Yori stopping by Ron in the livingroom once she turned around.
"Would you like some cake, Yori?" Shego whispers noticing that Yori was looking right at her.
After a moment of hesitation, that was likely due to embarrassment, Yori answers just as softly. "Yes, please."
"Came to check how it happens?" Shego asks, guessing that Yori had the same thought as her.
Yori nodded in response and Shego turned around to bring out the cake. After getting two slices onto some plates and getting some forks, Shego asks Yori to help bring two chairs closer to Ron. With nothing else to do but wait, they started to enjoy their cakes. Moans slipping free as they passed the time and ate. Eventually, Shego and Yori noticed Ron gave off a barely noticeable blue glow, fading so quickly they doubted it till they confirmed with the other.
Seeing the phenomenon first hand, they confirmed that it was Ron at it's source. After a minute of silence, Shego asked Yori with a mischievous grin. "Want some more cake?"
Nodding, Yori silently followed Shego to the kitchen. By the time they finished enjoying themselves, the cake was no more.
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Ron had another dream that night and beyond his control, the dream's mood was affected by Shego and Yori's soft moans.
Ron's dream started with him taking a walk on the beach. He found himself wondering if there was going to be guest like the last few days and briefly worried about what they might do. Afterall, just because they were in a pool together, Ron wouldn't normally allow himself to freely touch Shego and Yori's bodies. In his dreams, Ron finds his inhibitions and insecurities a nonfactor, Ron found it easier to express himself and follow his heart. A thing his guest seemed to share.
As he continued his walk and went over his thoughts, Ron saw a silhouette in the distance. It didn't take him long to identify her. Ron knew who it was and his heart felt a twinge of pain. He hated seeing her this way. Ron knew what was causing her pain but he didn't know if him taking action would help or cause her more pain. Still, she needed someone and Ron wasn't going to disappoint her.
As Ron drew closer, he saw the tell tale signs of her crying. She didn't notice his approach so Ron sat in the sand beside her. He briefly considered how to address her but discarded his usual greeting since the similarity with the cause of her pain.
"Beautiful beach, isn't it Ann?" Ron asked hoping to briefly distract her.
To his relief it worked. Ann was stunned and lifted her head to confirm who had spoken, likely surprised at how he addressed her. After Ann saw it was Ron, she started trying to compose herself.
"There's no need." Ron told her softly and brought her into a hug. "Just let it out."
Ann started crying in full as Ron held her. Again, Ron's anger started rising but he remembered that it wasn't his time to be angry, Ann was suffering and needed some support. When Ann finally stopped crying, Ron didn't immediately let go off her. Instead deciding to ask what he already knew. "It's Mr. Dr. P, isn't it Ann?"
Ann stiffened but probably decided it was her dream and answered. "Yes."
Ron considered telling her now that they were sharing dream, but decided to wait till later, opting to let her talk about what she would normally keep to herself first. "If you want to talk about it, I'll listen." Ron offered.
As Ann hesitated, Ron put some more strength into his hug, hoping to convey that she was not alone and started to rub circles on her back to help keep her calm. After a while Ann began to speak. She spoke of the distance growing between her and Mr. Dr. P. How after she noticed it, she did everything she could to bring them closer. She increased her workout time, having it cut into her rest and sleep time to maintain her figure. Established date night, she even openly flirted with him hoping for some intimacy but the distance just kept growing. About how Mr. Dr. P started missing date nights and even stopped making it home from work from time to time.
As Ann spoke, she began to cry again. As Ron listened his anger mounted and he swore to himself not to follow in those footsteps. When Ann mentioned her attempts at intimacy Ron blushed profusely, his mind briefly wondering but quickly reigned it in, staying focused on Ann.
After a while of Ann not saying a word and just resting her head on Ron's shoulder, hugging him firmly, he assumed she fell asleep like the previous dream. Thinking briefly Ron began whispering about a certain night six to seven years ago, that under normal circumstances he would never say or even admit to it happening. Bringing Ann onto his slap slowly, so that she was more comfortable while noting her eyes were closed. Ron brought his lips to her ear and continued to whisper his memory to her. His words even and honest, Ron recounted that night with absolute detail, not ever forgetting what happened.
Ron didn't understand why he was speaking about that specific event but found himself unable to stop.
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Unlike Ron had assumed, Ann had not fallen asleep. She was simply enjoying the moment and having someone to talk to again. As Ron whispered. "I'm going to tell you a secret."
After he began moving her gently and Ann closed her eyes, not sure if she wanted to be seen awake. Ron sat her on his lap, her face facing the ocean and brought his head onto her shoulder, his lips by her ear and continued to whisper. His words even and honest, completely steady as he spoke his heart out and after a few sentences, Ann started to blush. As Ron continued to whisper, Ann's blushed deepened for two reasons. His words and his manhood against her. Ann felt it even through their clothes, straining against her, prove his words were not empty and just meant to comfort her. As she listened to his words Ann's body responded, even as she struggled to come to terms that it was Ron and not her husband that was causing such reactions.
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By the time her alarm clock started on Friday, Tara was aware she didn't sleep for a single second the night before. She was so anxious she started debating whether it was better to stay at home sick. She was looking for a way to explain to her parents, when her phone started ringing. Looking at the caller ID she saw it was Bonnie. She sighed into the phone. "Bonnie!"
"I'll be there in five." Was Bonnie's greeting. "Meet me at the door."
"I don't think I ca..." Tara began to speak before she noticed the line went dead. Sighing she got up to go answer the door, making sure to let her parents know that Bonnie was on her way over. And just like she said, five minutes later the doorbell rang. After opening the door the first thing that came to mind was asking why Bonnie had come over so early.
"I had a feeling you might start to freak out. I also left a note at home that I would be spending the night at a friend's, so if your parents give the okay, tomorrow I can help you get ready too." Bonnie explained.
Tara teared up a bit. This was the Bonnie she knew, the one behind the 'Queen B' persona. "Thank you so much. I'm majorly freaking!" Tara admitted.
It took Bonnie nearly ten minutes to help Tara come down, get permission to spend the night and drag Tara over to the bedroom to start getting ready but even after all that she could not muster any appetite to eat breakfast. Making it to school was a blur and by the time lunch arrived Tara had second guess everything she was wearing to the hairstyle she choose. With Bonnie half dragging her to the Home Ec. room, Tara had no choice but to enter and see Ron.
After crossing the doorway Tara almost bolted. She first saw Ron totally in his element and completely at ease. Then, she caught a whiff of what he was cooking and her body betrayed her by announcing it's hunger. With a massive blush, Tara hears Ron announce. "I hear you, food will be ready in five."
At his words everyone shared a laugh. Tara was holding Bonnie's hand as even she laughed. Tara was finally able to relax when Ron turned around and nearly dropped the food when he saw her, his expression the compliment she needed. The food was great and another pick me up for Tara, considering she didn't eat breakfast. After a while of chatting and having a good time it was time to get back to class.
The rest of the day couldn't end fast enough for Tara, she must have looked at the clock a thousand times that day. When the last bell of the day rang, Tara was dragging Bonnie out of the school. They were going to stop by Bonnie's before going over to her house and waiting for Ron. Of course, during the tutoring, it was just going to be Tara and Ron, Bonnie's idea for some alone time.
In other words, so Tara could close some of the distance between her and Ron.
As expected, some time later Ron sent a text he finished his detention and was on his way over. When Tara heard the doorbell she gave a quick hug to Bonnie and made her way downstairs.
It didn't take Ron more that one try to understand what Tara explained. And just like everyone who tutored Ron recently, Tara was shocked at how easily Ron was grasping everything. Still, Tara simply smiled and continued the session.
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By this point it shouldn't be a surprise to Ron, but the smoothness that the tutoring was going had started making him wonder why he failed to understand in the first place. Sadly, just as the thought crossed his mind, Tara spoke and he smoothly pushed it away. "So Ron, about tomorrow after tutoring. I was wondering if we could hang out afterwards?"
"Sure, what do you have in mind?" Ron asked.
"I'll take care of everything." Tara replied smiling widely.
"Okay, it's a date." Ron said half jokingly, half dreading Tara's reaction. Since Kim's reaction could only be called adversion.
"Great!" Was Tara's instant reply.