Kim sighed and leaned against Shego. They had taken her car to a bluff and were sitting on the hood watching the sunrise. It was something they had decided to do on the spur of the moment.
It was perfect.
Shego could only think of one thing that could be a problem. “Pumpkin….how are we going break this to your parents?”
Kim frowned, “I don’t want to worry about that right now…”
Shego smiled, “Alright…but you tell them…they are your parents…”
“Actually you already did tell them…when you freaked out in the kitchen.”
Shego blushed, “Alright you little pain in the neck.”
Kim nuzzled the woman, “I’m your pain in the neck though.”
“And don’t you forget it.”
The pair slowly staggered into the kitchen. If it wasn’t for the simple bliss that they were running on, they would have fallen asleep long before hand.
Kim parents were already up, sipping coffee.
“So…you found her I take it,” The older red head spoke coolly. “But was sneaking out in the middle of the night? Did you really need too?”
“Mother…Please. I’m an adult. I’ve been out of high school for more than a year now. I think I’m qualified to make my own decisions.”
Her father butted in at outburst, “Now Kimmicub, you agreed that you’d live by our rules as long as you live here. That means no sneaking out.”
“That’s fine! Because I’m moving out!” Kim couldn’t believe that she had yelled like that.
And neither could anyone else.
The older woman nearly chocked, “Moving? Where?”
Shego raised her hand weakly, “My place…” She was embarrassed to be dealing with Kim’s parents again, even if it was a temporary thing.
Kim had never seen her father faint before now. And she watched in amazement as he seemed to melt and slide from his seat to the floor.
“Oh dear….he hasn’t done this since the twins were born…” The pair watched as the woman got down next to her husband and gently patted his cheek, trying to bring him around.
Shego looked at Kim and mouthed to her. ‘Do I act like that?’
Kim nodded, ‘Pretty much.’
‘Dear God…’ Shego blushed.
‘It’s sweet though.’
A groan from the floor broke the silent conversation, “I…thought you…came home Kimmicub…”
Kim sighed, “Only because I didn’t have a choice…and now I do…”
Shego was a deep shade of scarlet, and trying to look invisible, but it wasn’t working.
“Shego…right?” The older woman paused, unsure if she got the name right.
Shego nodded.
“Kim’s you’re…pet right?”
Kim nodded this time.
“And you take care of her…and love her right?”
Both of them nodded this time.
“Then I don’t think I have much say in this…even if I think it’s beyond strange, and even if I don’t really approve of it.”
“What she said…” a weak voice choked out from the floor.
Kim latched onto Shego. “Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou-”
“Pumpkin…can’t breathe…again…”
Kim loosened her grip, “Sorry…”
The older woman just shook her head, trying to understand her daughter.
Kim didn’t have much to pack. She was mostly fond of the clothes Shego had bought her over everything else, and pouted at the fact that she was being forced to pick a wider variety of clothing. She loved her clothes, but they all represented the old life she lived.
The old life she was leaving behind.
Kim sighed and stared at the duffel bag and then at the closet. No she wasn’t taking any of those clothes.
Slinging the bag over her shoulder she flew down the steps, and nearly barreled over Shego. The taller woman caught the red head and hugged her. “You pick out some clothes?”
Kim tried not to look guilty. “I didn’t not pick out some clothes….”
Shego sighed, “Alright…I can take a hint…I won’t make you take anything you don’t want too.” Kim hugged the woman tighter.
A slight cough interrupted the moment.
“Kim…honestly…which is the pet here? Because it’s hard to tell…” Monique was standing in the living room entrance way, with a smug grin.
“Monique? What’re you doing here?”
“Making sure I can tell my best friend good-bye. Brought Ron along too, but he fell asleep half way up the porch.”
Shego looked at Kim as if to say ‘She’s kidding right?’
The redhead shook her head, “Figures. Well might as well…or else you might send the National Guard after me thinking I’ve been kidnapped.”
“I tried to the first time, but your parents said that you had left under your own will because of some personal issues…”
Kim grinned, “Yeah….a nineteen year old runaway…”
“Only you Kim,” Monique hugged her with a sigh. “I’m going to miss having you around.”
Kim smiled, “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. You have Ron.”
Monique winced, “He told didn’t he?”
Kim nodded, “He did.”
“He’s soooo getting his Naco money taken away for the week.”
Shego watched from next to the car as the girl said her good-byes. It was sad to think that the red head was leaving her old life behind for her. But then again it offered a fresh start for them.
After all Shego had gained someone to love, someone all hers. She had gained a pet.
And her pet had gained an owner that she loved back just as much.
It was strange. Hell weird even, but it worked for them. After all, not all relationships are meant to be the same. Where would be the fun in that?
Shego smiled at the thought and slid into the car as her bed came down the driveway. She really did get to ride off into the sunset with her.
Author’s Notes: Forgive the sap! Or use said sap and make syrup for pancakes and stuff!
Next Chapter: The Epilogue…that’s right there is more!