Ch.08
Tara was excited at how smoothly things had gone and just before she made her way upstairs to tell Bonnie, she heard Ron's 'Boo yah!', making her smile a little bit wider.
~~~
Ron was ecstatic. He was going on a date with Tara, whom normally would be considered 'out of his league'. Even if he hadn't been totally serious when he suggested it, his elation was clear as he left Tara's. He was starting to think nothing could make things better when a text came in from Shego. Only two words. Bueno Nacho. Ron couldn't hold it any longer and shouted. "Boo yah!"
Ron texted Shego his order and made his way home. Just as he made it home, Shego was pulling in with Yori and the food he assumed. Once the car door opened, Ron confirmed it with the smell of the food. Rufus scrambled out of his pocket squeaking cheese.
After dinner they went outside and sparred. Ron was slightly relieved that they weren't focusing on defense since he had yet to figure out what Yori wanted him to understand. Yori explained that they were mostly going to check his decision making and proceeded to begin.
Yori started slowly at first, nothing too complicated. Kicks, punches, arm locks and throws. Ron didn't have too much difficulty responding to Yori's attempts at first then he noticed areas where he was lacking. Yori started doing more intricate attacks. A series of punch and kicks disrupting his form leading into an arm lock. Another set of attacks that resulted with Ron on the floor. And the last one, where he thought he managed to gain the upper hand but Yori took a glancing blow for what would have cost Ron an eye and his life had it been at stake. Ron admitted it once again, Yori was a great fighter and from Shego's grin he wasn't the only one to think so.
Ron was pretty sure that Shego's was itching for a fight. "Yori, care to have a match?"
When Ron heard Shego, he smiled to himself and looked to Yori waiting to hear her reply. After a moment of thought Yori answered. "It would be my honor, Shego-san."
Their spar was amazing. The exchanges were graceful, intricate and lethal. They were constantly changing the speed at which they attacked and defended. Their feints were so realistic that Ron struggled to track them, mostly noticing them when a subtle movement transformed the attack into another. Ron finally understood how much they were holding back when they sparred agaisnt him. It wasn't necessarily a lot but the gap was there. That Ron could observe this in itself was already a testament to his growth.
After the sparring, Ron meditated a while and later headed inside. After taking a shower he went to the livingroom where Shego and Yori were gathered. As they were already chatting, Ron joined their conversation and told them that he might not be able to cook tomorrow. Explaining that after studying he was going on a date with Tara, but if they wanted, he could make dinner ahead of time, so they just needed to reheat it.
As Ron was still basking in his excitement he missed the subtle changes to both Shego's and Yori's expressions.
"I still need to do some shopping, if you're interested, Yori?" Asked Shego. Just as Yori was about to reply, Shego phone started ringing. "Excuse me."
A few minutes on the phone and Shego's mood seemed to be affected as she sat down again. "The repairs on my house just finished."
There was a moment of silence as everyone processed what had been said. Ron felt a twinge of sadness at her words. This was the liveliest his house had been in a long time and he hated to see her go but decided not to give voice to that argument.
"So, for now, what are tomorrow's plans? You mentioned shopping." Ron reminded.
"Ah, yes." Said Shego before looking as Yori again.
"I'll be glad to." Yori answered.
"I recommend inviting Monique." Said Ron before adding. "She works at Club Banana and is a great help when shopping, though you might take longer."
Sharing a laugh they decided on what to do. Ron was to make something for them to reheat. After talking with her, Shego and Yori were picking up Monique at ten.
~~~
For once, Shego was not happy to hear good news. It was great that her home was fixed but knowing that she no longer had an excuse to stay ruined her mood. Still, she could probably manage the rest of the weekend. Add the fact Ron had a date and Shego found herself laying awake at night with no signs of sleep anytime soon.
Sometime past midnight, Shego decided she had enough and maybe a night run would help her to sleep. In less than a minute she had changed from Ron's jersey into some black shorts, top and shoes. Making her way downstairs without making noise was easy and just as she arrived at the sliding door to the backyard she spotted Yori in the backyard stretching.
'Looks like I'm not the only one having trouble sleeping.' Thought Shego, silently stepping outside. "A lot on your mind?" She asked, seeing as Yori had turned to her.
Yori silently nodded and Shego joined her stretching. It was two laps around the block when Yori finally broke the silence. "Can I ask you a question, Shego-san?"
Shego nodded and continued jogging, waiting for Yori to speak. "What do you think of Ron-san?"
Shego had not expected that was the question and lost a step in her rhythm. Slightly guarded Shego asked instead of answering. "Why do you ask?"
"I noticed you weren't pleased to hear about his date with Tara-san and I wondered what you 'thought' of Ron-san." Yori quietly explained.
Shego understood precisely what Yori was asking. 'Did she think of Ron as more than an acquaintance or friend? Was she sexually or romantically interested in Ron? A question, that in all honesty, she wasn't sure she had an answer for at the moment. Normally if Shego wanted anything, she'd go and get it. An item? Buy it or take it. Time off? Take off. Women or men? Seduce them. But with Ron, Shego just couldn't figure out what she wanted and it was so out of the norm she had yet to figure it out.' Sighing Shego admitted. "I don't know."
Yori processed that in silence for a while before Shego asked. "What do you think of Ron?"
Yori's answer was instantaneous. "He's my first love."
Again, Shego missed a step, but before she could ask anything, Yori spoke. "Before Ron-san, there were a couple guys I crushed on and got closer to but we never got past friends. It turned out to be just that, a small crush. With Ron-san, it has been different. At first he was just funny. Then, I saw his honesty, hard work, courage and potential but what really draws me in, is him, his 'Ronshine'. He's kind to a fault, treats everyone equally and has a smile that just brightens the day. All the little things that make him Ron, are like a magnet for me, I'm almost certain that I'm in love."
Shego didn't doubt Yori words, their honesty spoke for itself and she was right. 'Ron's first impression don't have much impact, a simple fact, most people forget him if they meet him only once. With more interaction though, he just draws you in. Fear doesn't stop him. His athletic abilities are on par with her own. He has multiple talents and they keep appearing. And finally, his 'Ronshine'. Shego has only spent a few day with him and found herself reluctant to leave. Ron was a man like no other.' Shego thought to herself.
"You're probably right." Shego admitted, from what Yori said it would be hard for her not to love the guy. "But why did you ask me my 'thoughts' of him? Would I not be another rival?"
"It's because I don't know what to do." Yori admitted before explaining. "I want to do my best to make him fall in love with me but I don't know how. I want to wear clothes that would make him look only at me but worry that in doing so I might be making a mistake. If he only looks at me when I wear those clothes or rejects the real me or worse..."
Yori stopped both jogging and speaking so Shego stopped and turned around to face her. She saw tears streaming down her cheeks and slowly got closer, debating whether hugging the young woman was something to do and went for it, bringing Yori into her arms. Softly Shego spoke. "One thing I can tell you is that using your charms to attract him isn't necessarily bad. It's bad when that's the only way you have his attention. Let me ask you, is Ron aware of your feelings?" Shego's curiosity got the best of her and she asked.
Yori nodded and answered. "He asked me for some time."
Shego expected the answer but still had a complicated feeling spread through her. "Then aren't you just letting him get to know you? It's not like you're using sex to keep him at your side and I'm sure he wouldn't allow or force you to do that."
'I'm sure he wouldn't choose someone just for the physical aspect of a relationship.' Thought Shego but couldn't actually voice the words. "So what if you show a little skin for him. As long as he doesn't take advantage of you why not give him something to see and look forward to?"
When Shego finished speaking she felt Yori begin to relax. She knew it must have taken Yori a lot to voice her concerns and felt touched that she trusted her enough to talk to her about it. Having her mood improved, Shego decided to have a little fun.
~~~
Yori's mood had improved after talking with Shego. She finally managed to ask some 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.
~~~
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.
~~~
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.
~~~
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!'
~~~
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 pursuing 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.
~~~
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 insensitive 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 you 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. You're 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.
~~~
A Year Ago
Unknown Location 12:32pm Local Time
"Find the temple and with it my destiny!" Ordered Lord Montgomery Fiske, better know as Monkey Fist, to his monkey ninjas.
At his command, the monkey ninjas scattered and began their search. It wasn't till days later that they found something and reported back. After his arrival on site, Monkey Fist nearly jumped in glee, he found what he was looking for and with time he'd have incredible power at his disposal that would allow him to rule.
~~~
Present Day, Montgomery Estate
"I've done it!" Roared Monkey Fist standing from behind the desk in his study. "The translations are finally making sense. Hahahaha!" As he laughed Monkey Fist began reading in earnest.
An hour later, he had just finished double checking the translations for accuracy as a plan was forming. The translations introduced two things. One a flower called the Aurora Orchid, its general location that by Monkey Fists estimate was the Amazon's and its uses. A serum derived from its pollen was used to discipline the mind of young warriors but warned that should the mind be weak the warrior would banish from the world unless the Aurora Orchid pollen is used as an antidote. Second, it spoke of a being known as Yono the Destroyer! Of how immense a power he wielded and the great sacrifices that were taken to seal him away.
At this point, Monkey Fist started pouring over the images he taken of the temple looking for anything that he might have missed, noticing that what's was missing didn't survive the passage of time except for a fragmented sentence.
"...free Yono...his power...your...his!" Thinking a moment, excitement crept to Monkey Fist's eyes as he said aloud. "Free Yono and his power is yours!" Was the conclusion Monkey Fist arrived at after hours of research and his desire for power driving him.
~~~
Kim was absolutely seething with rage. Her thoughts roaring one thing, Ron was hers and she had to keep things that way! First, choosing to see that he gets home, Kim followed his progress with the Kimmunicator as she made her way home.
Kim had some questions about Ron's recent actions and knew exactly who to ask. Sending Monique a text, Kim decided it was time to catch up with what's going on.
~~~
As Ron was making his way home he couldn't shake the feeling he was being followed, shaking him from his thoughts. Taking a subtle look around that could easily be mistaken for stretching his neck, he spotted no one in the vicinity calming his nerves. Still, the feeling of being followed didn't disappear. Sending Felix a quick text about tomorrow and getting confirmation, Ron made it home just as the following sensation disappeared.
Spotting Shego's car in the driveway, Ron was reminded that she was leaving since her place was repaired. His expression dimming, Ron was aware that he didn't want her to go. His house hadn't been as lively as the last few days and although Yori was staying, Ron was going to miss Shego. Still, the thought of being alone with Yori brought a smile to Ron's lips. While thinking of ways to send off Shego Ron unlocked the door and made his way inside. Just as he was about to announce his return he heard laughter from the livingroom and went over.
"Hey Ladies." Ron stated letting them know he was back. "How was shopping?"
"Hey Ron(-san)!" Yori/Shego/Monique.
"HAGT(had a great time)." Monique says.
"Bought enough to fill my closet." Shego adds still disguised as Sarah.
"And with Monique-san's advice I also purchased a few things." Supplements Yori.
"How was your day?" Monique/Shego/Yori asked completely in sync.
"That's good to hear, glad that you had a good time." Ron admits and thinks a moment. "Besides the strangest feeling that I was being followed and maybe even watched all day, it was great. My studies are going alot smoother than I thought. It's like everything just clicks."
"That's great, Ron-san, soon your concern for your grades might be a thing of the past." Yori compliments. "But did you see anyone following you?" She asks concerned.
"Like, anyone you know?" Asks Monique equally concenrned.
Unlike Yori and Monique, Shego's expression hardened briefly before disappearing altogether. Noticing the changes with Shego, Ron makes eye contact and they have a quick conversation by just looking at each other.
"Was I found out?" Shego asks.
"No." Ron answered.
"I think that's my cue to leave." Shego admits.
"No rush, trust me!" Ron exclaims firmly.
"...okay." Shego agrees visibly relaxing.
Looking at Monique and Yori, Ron resumes speaking. "No one stood out and in places I was even alone. That's what made it so strange."
"Weird." Mutters Monique as her phone vibrates and she takes it out.
"Ron-san." Yori gets his attention and they briefly converse with their eyes. "Could you have been sensitive to the ninja?"
"No, the feeling wasn't the same." Ron clarified.
"Feeling?" Yori asks trying to understand.
"Almost intimate, it felt too close." Ron explains.
"Oh..." At his reply, Yori was surprised and sunk into thought.
"That aside, how was the food?" Thinking of changing the subject, Ron decided to ask about the meal he left for them and voiced his question.
~~~
As Monique looked at her phone, she noticed the multiple missed messages from Kim in the last ten minutes and that they were down to at least twice a minute. Just as she was about to text Kim and figure out what made her so insitent, Ron voiced his question. Blushing deeply she looked at Ron briefly before turning away in embarrassment. Not knowing what to say she looked to Yori and Shego. With a smirk Shego started to speak.
"You should have been here, Ron." Shego says before winking at Monique.
'Shego wouldn't tell him that we were moaning in pleasure while eating, would she? That'll be too embarrassing.' Monique thought as Shego let the suspense build.
"It was really delicious! We all loved it!" Monique spoke out before Shego said anything.
"It was great, Ron-san." Yori agreed.
"Really, really delicious." Emphasized Shego while licking her lips.
"Oh, that's good. I was hoping you ladies liked it." Ron admitted relieved.
Just as Monique was going to thank him for making the food her phone went off again, this time a call. With a slightly annoyed look Monique decides to answer and excuses herself. "Sorry, got to take this."
Going to the kitchen Monique picks up. "WU, K?(what's up, Kim?)"
Monique was hoping her irritation showed as she answered the call. To her annoyance, Kim simply began a series of questions.
~~~
"...and so can you fill me in with everything that's been going on with Ron lately?" Kim request to Monique after asking every Ron related question that was going through her head.
"K, I can't right now I'm in the middle of something." Monique answers into the phone. Seeing as she was not getting the right answer from Monique, Kim decided to spin the angle a bit.
"Monique, I know you're probably mad that I'm asking you to fill me in but I hadn't realized that it was so long since me and Ron really talked." Kim began persuading Monique. "We have been bestfriends since pre-k and I don't want us to loose that."
When she heard the sigh, Kim knew that Monique would fill her in.
"I'll call you in fifteen, got to get home first." Monique relented.
"Thank you Monique, I really appreciate this." Saying words of gratitude, Kim hung up.
~~~
After Shego got back from dropping off Monique who had to go home. Ron, Yori and Shego resumed the conversation of Ron being followed. Shego took that opportunity to once again suggest that it was time to go home but with Ron as the lead and Yori supporting his idea, Ron convinced her to stay another night to have a proper send off.
"Okay, I'll stay." Shego accepted not really wanting to leave just yet. "I'll be grabbing a shower. This disguise is great but I'm past my tolerance."
Leaving those words behind. Shego was certain that Ron briefly imagined her naked and that brought a smile to her face. Shego had to admit that she took pride in her beauty and seeing the effects it had on Ron always made her smile. Other guys she knew, were mostly interested in the reputation they'd get by having been with 'Shego' but Ron gave her the impression that he was genuinely interested in her. Making her interactions with him all the more precious.
After grabbing one of Ron's jerseys and some underwear in Ron's room, Shego went to the bathroom looking forward to that shower. Taking her clothes off in a matter of moments, Shego was under the spray already starting to rinse her disguise away. Her hair and skin returning to the original color, Shego noticed that the other side effect of her disguise was in full effect. The longer she wore the disguise, the higher her sensitivity became and thus her current state of arousal. Shego had tried to avoid it by lightly touching her skin as she rinsed away her disguise but with her erect niples and excitement were making it hard, so going with the flow, she decided to give in and enjoy herself.
With her left hand reaching towards he abdomen and beginning to tease her way downwards. While her right grabbed her breast and began her caress, her finger already beginning to pinch her niple, Shego began to softly moan. Letting her mind fantasize company and slightly surprised when Ron was her first choice, Shego adjusted her actions to what she suspected Ron's touch would be like. Her moans increased in volume as her left hand started to tease her pussy. At first there was a nervous quality to the touch, almost unsure if it was being done right, then the fingers began to explore and tease her.
Shego could picture it clearly as if Ron himself was touching her and another moan slipped free as his finger came inside her. "Nn!"
"Aa!" His finger is teasing my clit and then going inside.
"Mnn! More!" In response to her request another finger goes in, this time both reaching deeper and not completely exiting as he pumps then, teasing various spots that make her tighten around his fingers in pleasure. Her breast sending a jolt throughout her body as Ron caressed. Her breathing heavier as she approaches her orgasm, Shego didn't realize that she was whispering Ron's name between her moans, her pleasure at his touch driving her.
"Nn, th..at's it...fast..er." Shego whispers and the pace of his pumping increases.
"A..ah!" Shego moans loudly as she cums onto his hand. Her orgasm bringing her onto her knees it was approximately ten minutes before her pleasure began to subside and she realized how strong her fantasy had been.
~~~
As Shego stealthily made her way to Ron's room, she heard no sound of conversation nor the tv and to her relief and disappointment, from the window she saw Yori and Ron sparing outside. Seeing as she had nothing better to do Shego decided to go out and watch.
By the time she made it outside the spar had intensified and Shego had to admit that Ron's progress was monstrous. Seeing him switch between defense and offense seamlessly, identifying fients, reaction speed and decision making were all on par with years of training. Give him an opening and Ron will plan and execute your defeat in an instant. Once his actual combat experience catches up with his talent, Ron will be my top opponent likely surpassing princess.
"Can't wait!" Shego whispers excited and still aroused thanks to her current sensitivity. Unaware that Ron was leaving his mark in her heart, Shego stood watching Ron's figure as he trained, falling ever deeper.
~~~
Thanks to his training, Ron was becoming increasingly aware of his surroundings, even as he fought, thus he noticed the exact moment Shego stepped onto the backyard. Briefly distracted with how lovely she looked and feeling a bit of pride that it was his jersey she was wearing, Ron lost the equilibrium he had maintained in the spar with Yori. Minutes later despite his efforts, Yori forced him to admit defeat. She wasn't an opponent where a distraction was forgiven or missed.
"That was great Ron-san." Yori compliments as she begins to explain. "Although you left yourself open briefly which led you into my pace. It took alot longer to actually defeat you which shows how far you've have improved."
Blushing briefly at the cause of his distraction, Ron reflects on various points that Yori makes and at times suggests ways he could have handled the situation better, hindsight giving him a wider perspective. After their review ended, Shego approached with a smile on her face and the faintest hint of a blush. Noticing this Ron gulps as he greets her. "Hey, Shego."
"You're doing better and better by the day Ron, it's almost like I'm looking at a different person." Shego honestly compliments.
"You're right Shego-san. This is just the beginning of what Ron-san is truly capable off." Yori supplements knowing that Ron's potential is barely starting to surface.
"Thanks, I really appreciate it." Ron accepts their compliments and looking at Yori glistening slightly with sweat speaks again. "Yori why don't you head in for a shower, I'll do some meditation and then I'll grab one myself."
Yori smiles faintly as she agrees and turns towards the house. Ron noticed the sways to her hips as he admired her, blushing. What could he say, Yori was beautiful and he couldn't stop himself from admiring, still, it wasn't polite to stare so he turned his gaze away, straight into Shego's emerald green eyes as she bent by his side looking at his face. To Ron's surprise, he didn't look away and continued to meet her stare. A minute later, Shego broke the moment, looking away and blushing, which Ron found absolutely enchanting. Smiling, Ron began to meditate.
~~~
After meditation, Ron stopped by his room briefly to grab a change of clothes and took a shower before heading down to the living room where Shego and Yori were watching a movie. Seeing there was space on the sofa, Ron stopped by the kitchen long enough to grab some popcorn and then sat between the two so he could easily share. After the movie, there was light conversation before they decided it was time to go to sleep and the ladies headed upstairs.
Ron guessed it was sometime past two a.m. and he still had trouble falling asleep so he decided to head to the kitchen for a glass of water. Just as he finshed the cup he felt a presence from the stairs and after concentrating he could tell it was Shego so he silently approached. Seeing Shego still in her pj's, in other words his jersey and underwear, Ron started to relax till he noticed the suitcase.
"I thought you agreed to trust me." Ron whispers trying to keep the hurt from his tone but failing.
Shego looked precisely where he was at the sound of his voice and hesitated briefly before she answered. "I do but I can't calm myself thinking that there is a possibility I've been found out." Sighing, Shego continues. "It's been hours and I haven't been able to sleep."
When Ron heard her admit that she had been unable to sleep with worry, he felt slightly guilty and thought for a bit. Deciding on something he ventures. "How about I stay up on lookout incase anything happens."
His words surprising them both, he saw Shego open her eyes wide before she shook her head. "Even if you noticed them from downstairs it'll waste precious time as you go up to let me know. I don't want to risk it."
Seeing her refuse, Ron firmly made a decision and approached her before speaking again. "Then, I'll stay in the room with you."
Shego was once again surprised but before she could say anything Ron continued. "I promise I won't let anything happen to you."
~~~
Ron had walked Shego to his room and she was still shocked that he suggested to share the room let alone that she agreed. 'What I'm I thinking.' Wondered Shego as she settled herself in bed and watched Ron stand by the window. His eyes surveying the surroundings with experience and confidence.
Shego stayed watching him nearly twenty minutes before she heard Ron speak. "You're not going to fall asleep this way."
With a smile Shego answered. "I honestly don't think I can."
Shego would never have attributed Ron as confident enough to offer what he did next and as naturally as he said it, but she decided to take him up on the offer.
"Want me to hug you to sleep?" Ron offered calmly.
"Sure." Shego was sure he was teasing as she accepted his offer looking to tease him when he hesitated.
To her surprise, Ron simply moved from the window to the bed and with no hesitation laid down on his side beside her on the little space that was open on the bed. By the time Ron had her in a comfortable hug, Shego was absolutely stunned, wondering how much different Ron was from the image he made everyone believe was him. Still she had to ask. "What made you want to climb in bed with me?"
"Ah, this?" Ron asked and after seeing Shego nod explains. "I used to this for KP when she problems sleeping on our way back from a mission. Now if you lay on your side and let me rub your back, I'll have you asleep in ten minutes." Shego briefly debated before she accepted Ron's request and lay on her side, feeling Ron's hand adjust on her waist and the other move to her back. She one hundred percent doubted that she would fall asleep but Shego decided not to ruin the mood and just enjoy being close to Ron.
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Ron was hyper aware of Shego since she asked him why he climbed into bed with her. Her scent, the feel of her skin and how much he wanted to bring her closer as he hugged her, but as he promised, less than ten minutes and she had fallen asleep. Lightly removing himself from the bed, while making sure not to wake her, Ron resumed his post by the window.
Once in a while, Ron couldn't help and look at Shego as she lay on his bed, in nothing but his jersey and underwear, with just bed sheets hiding her from view. The image of tranquility she posed in his bed, making something shift inside him that Ron didn't quite understand, but reminded him of Yori.
Ron spent the rest of the night alternating between lookout and watching Shego. When the sun rose and later when he heard Yori in the hall, Ron knew it was time to wake Shego and moved to the side of the bed. "Hey, Shego, its morning time to wake up."
The response was immediate and a little funny. Shego eyes opened and momentarily became wider as she blushed, probably realizing that she fell asleep in his arms. "Thanks, Ron." She whispered.
"No problem." Ron admitted. "I'll go and make breakfast."
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After Yori finished her shower she went downstairs to wake Ron up but noticed that he was in the kitchen with breakfast on the way.
"Good morning, Ron-san." She greeted before asking if he needed assistance. "Anything I can help with?"
"Morning, Yori." Ron speaks briefly turning to smile at her. "Can you set the table for three and see if we have enough OJ for breakfast? I should have breakfast done in ten."
"No problem." Yori answers and begins to set the table. Nothing complicated, just the plate placement, spoon, fork and butter knife options with the glass for juice. "So I was thinking, tomorrow I will begin having Akito and the others help with your training. I will also be adding missions to help judge your progress at various subjects and techniques."
Yori completely missed Ron freezing at the mention of the plans for his training as she continued to speak. "Although you will be completley busy for a while, this will be the fastest way to teach you the skills Yamanouchi provides."
"Thank you, Yori." Ron says after a while in his own thoughts.
"You're welcome." Yori says after checking on the OJ and seeing Shego make her way downstairs. "Good morning, Shego-san."
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By 9:30am Ron was at Felix's ready for tutoring and thinking of the few ideas for a side project he wanted Felix's help on, still that topic had to wait till the tutoring was done. Then he proceeded to spend the next three and a half hours amazing Felix with learning capabilities.
"Ron if I didn't know you for so long I would say you knew this already." Felix commented as he finished going over the days studies with Ron.
"I would agree with you there Felix." As he explained further. "I mean the only real time I tried this things out, I made a homemade laser out of vacuum cleaners and spare parts. That and last weekend's devices while I went nuts."
"Well, at this pace your going to be up to date in two to three months." Felix admitted after taking in the subjects he had to go over with Ron.
"That's great to hear!" Ron gladly accepted his friends estimates. "Listen Felix can I ask your help on something?"
"Sure, what do you have in mind, Ron?" Felix asks wondering what Ron's thinking.
"I want to try building a couple things." Ron began to explain and went on for half an hour explaining the various projects he had in mind.
Just as Felix was about to answer, both teens heard Mrs. Renton speak. "That's an interesting project, mind if I help?"
"Mom, I thought you had a shift today." Felix says expressing the surprise of both teens.
"Just got back five minutes ago and heard some of the ideas Ron was talking about." Mrs. Renton admitted. "Now, can I help too or is it going to be a guy thing?"
"I'll be glad with your help Mrs. Renton." Ron accepts and asks. "Want me to go over my ideas so we can choose which one to start with?"