ZaDr

We arrived to my home just when the clouds were parting and the rain stopped.

"Oh right stop when I'm home. Fine by me." I mumbled as we entered my house.

"Hmm? What was that?" Avis asked me, as she walked into my house looking curiously around.

"Oh! Nothing." I said waving my hand, as I dismissed it.

I then I remembered something, dad. Will he let her stay? Probably, he might think she's a relative or something. Well hello there stranger. Nice to see you're still around. Silence.

I sighed softly as I began moving towards my dad's "room". Guess I'll go with relative.

"Wait here," I called out to Avis as I moved towards the stairs. "I'm going to talk to my dad."

Her eyes widen slightly, as she replied with a simple nod and moved to sit on the couch.

I arrived to my designated spot, only to realize two things. One dad wasn't home today and two I along with Avis was wet. I sighed as I made my way to Gaz's room.

"Hey Gaz, where's dad?" I asked as I came to a closed door that said KEEP OUT.

"He's at work as usual, today's a busy day." Came a reply from behind the door. Then shuffling as she made her way towards the door. She opened it slowly, I noticed she was still in her piggy Pj's.

"Where were you last night?" she asked, which I might add, with some concern in her voice.

"Sleeping in a tree." I mumbled. Her eyes slightly widened.

"Dib...you were caught in the rain." She stated, not asked as she looked me up and down.

I simply nodded my head. Then I shuddered as I remembered that I was cold, and still drenched. I doubt Avis is soaking wet…Avis! I had nearly forgotten about her.

"Hey Gaz, I um brought someone…"

"Zim?" I blushed for some reason at the mentioning of his name.

"No some girl. She's down stairs…" I explained as Gaz made her way pass me and towards the stairs.

Gaz looked down the rail. She eyed her quietly, trying to figure if this girl was safe or not. She nodded in approval, I guess, and she walked back to me.

"She seems fine, around your age too. I'll go talk to her while you shower, 'kay?" Gaz told me in her authority's voice.

"Um, sure okay Gaz." I paused slightly not sure if to believe her or not. For all I knew she might just kick her out. For a good reason of course. I ignored the voice in my head as I nodded and made my way to my room to gather my things.

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