It was a nice day in New Townsville. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, kids were playing, heck even Gir was having a good time. He was currently lying on Zim's front lawn in a kiddy pool filled with cherry flavoured Poop Cola in his dog suit. Some people stared a little as they walked past but mearly shrugged it off thinking it was probably some child playing around. As Gir laid there with a pair of sunglasses covering his gigantic eyes, only three words went through his head.
'Like a boss.'
*Meanwhile at School*
"Where the heck is Zim?!"
Bubbles and Blossom immediately stopped their conversation about some super model or whatever (I don't know what girls talk about okay?!) and turned their full attention on Buttercup who looked like she was about to call the police if Zim didn't show up soon. She was staring intensely at the classroom door; hoping to see any hint of green skin with a dopey haircut walk in with that arrogant smile on his face that she had come to know. It was true that Zim was very late today. An hour late in fact. Heck, the only reason she was allowed to voice her concerns for her green companion without getting silenced or detention from the teacher was because he had left to go pick up some worksheets.
'Where is that green bafoon? He should've been here by now...'
She was getting worried which was completely unlike her and she knew it. Sure they were friends and it was natural for friends to worry about each other but she was pretty sure he could take care of himself. He proved that in gym class when they all had to play dodge ball. For a complete moron, he sure was quick on his feet. He dodged all the balls by screaming and running around like a lunatic. No one could hit him because he never held still long enough. He was the last kid in his team standing but unfortunately for him; Buttercup was the last of her standing as well. Poor little guy never saw it coming. On the bright side, as much as she hated to admit it, he looked kind of cute when he was lying there, unconscious, bruised and twitching. She sighed dreamily at the memory. They should definitely play dodge ball more often. She could just see it now; her throwing dodge balls of death at him, him screaming and running for his life, him sprawled out on the floor after being hit...several times. Her eyes widened as she realised that she was actually fantasizing about Zim. (Sort of...) She quickly put her head on her desk and groaned in despair.
'What is wrong with me?!'
Blossom and Bubbles sweatdropped at the site. Blossom looked as confused as hell while Bubbles just giggled. She already knew what was going on even if Buttercup hadn't figured it out yet. All though, taking into account how thick headed Buttercup can be at times, she'd probably never figure it out. It was so obvious that she was crushing on Zim! And this wasn't a little crush either! There were all the signs: she defended him, blushed whenever he was around and stared at him whenever she thought no one was looking. Too bad she never realised that when it comes to romance; Bubbles sees all! At she thought she thought she was imagining things but then she saw the one final sign of Buttercup's unknowing love. The way she always seemed to hurt Zim. She was always punching him waaay more than she punches everyone else and often "wanted to tested out new wrestling moves on him." Yeah right. There were also the bruises she always left on him. The tell tale signs of her affection. They were her way of making him as hers. Like little love-bites. Of pain. It was your typical preschool crush. The kind that said 'I like you a lot but I don't know how to show it so I'm just gonna hit you. That cool? Awesome. Glad you understand.' The dead giveaway was the way she brutalized him in gym. That always seemed to be her favourite part of the day. Whenever gym starts she would grab Zim and drag him there with a huge smile on her face. It usually takes some arm twisting but that okay. Zim's not very strong. Yep, she had it bad.
She found it so adorable! It was like watching a romantic sitcom in 3D! But there were a few problems in the way. The first was how the heck she was she going to get Buttercup to admit she likes him?! She's obviously in denial. There's no way she'd actually admit her feelings to Zim unless she was forced to! (Or in other words; plan B) problem number two was Zim. She had no idea what was going on in HIS mind. He was just so unpredictable. She had no idea if he liked her or not. He could be hiding really well or he might not lile her at all and just be completely clueless. And then there was Blossom. It was no secret that she clearly did not like Zim. Heck, the whole school knows it. They're even calling it the 'Rivalry of Lunatics'. She seemed to hate him the moment he stepped into the class. Bubbles couldn't figure out why she seemed to hate him though. She liked Zim. He was always making he laugh with his whole 'conceited third person' thing. And she just loved his sense of fashion. He wears the same clothes everyday and still makes it work without getting old. Plus he has an adorable moose doll! Nobody with something so adorable could possibly be bad right? (This poor delusional girl...) There just had to be a way to get Zim and Buttercup together and get Zim and Blossom to get along. She just didn't know what it was yet.
And so, class went on for our favourite female heroes. For some it went by in a blur. For others (Buttercup) it felt like time had stopped. All was silent. So silent that you could practically hear the teacher's breathing. The silence was disrupted however, by the sound of the door creaking as it open followed by the sound of footsteps.
Everyone lifted their heads from their work and turned to see who could possibly have only arrived to class this late only to see Zim walk in with a bandage around his forehead, a Band-Aid on his left cheeck and his right arm wrapped in bandages yet he still wore his leather gloves. The girls gasped at the site.
Zim sighed as he walked over to the teacher's desk and gave him a doctor's noted that he had forged using one of his inventions. He'd say it worked perfectly. Sure he had to kidnapp a doctor for the machine to analyse but still. Now you might be thinking that he got these injuries from fighting the powerpuff girls. Well, you couldn't be more wrong. His wounds had healed from that in a few days. Irkens had a remarkable healing factor which allows them to heal almost any lethal injury. Yes, they were the perfect soldiers. Zim's current wounds however, were completely and utterly fake. The real reason he was late was because of he latest experiment. He worked all through the night and morning on it but it still wasn't finished. He needed more time. Not to mention a power source. He already knew what to use but it was getting it that was a problem. No matter. As long as the tallests showed interest in the Z-rays on this planet, he had all the time in the world. Smiled deviously as he took his seat next to Buttercup. Yes, soon the humans will suffer the wrath of the tallests.
The class was pretty much silent again after that. Everyone was busy with their worksheets (minus Zim who finished his in one minute and Buttercup who just couldn't be bothered). It wasn't even twenty minutes into the lesson yet when they heard the door open yet again followed by an extremely annoying voice.
"I'm back everyone!"
Everyone looked to the front of the class to see who else could possibly be this late. And of course it could only be Princess. There she stood, in front of the entire class with a smile that basically screamed 'bitch in the making'. Buttercup and Blossom groaned at the site of her while Bubbles just wined a little. Zim just stared at her with a blank look on his face before returning to his planning. 'Great, another human earth monkey. As if the amount in this class wasn't enough already.' He thought as he continued to work on his next experiment. Perhaps he would give that flesh eating demon winnies idea a try.
"Ah princess, I see you've returned from your vacation. How was it?" Asked their teacher.
"Such a drag. My parents and I flew all the way to our hawaiian beach house in our private jet and..." As she went on about her vacation and how expensive it was, all the girls started to was 'blah blah blah. Blah blah? Blah blah!' This went on for a whole freaking ten minutes. By the time she was finished talking, half of the class was asleep. The other half was trying to keep themselves asleep by doing things like banging their heads on their desks and slapping themselves in the face. The teacher sweatdropped at the site.
"Uh...that sounds nice. Why don't you take your seat so we can continue the lesson?"
"Hmm? Whatever." She shrugged in response as she walked over to her desk which, unfortunately, was right next to Zim. She noticed him as soon as she got to her seat. As soon as she saw him, she had hearts in her eyes. Green skin, blue eyes and just look at that haircut. Not to mention that handsome face! To her, he was a complete hotty. 'Wow, he's dreeaamy.' She thought.
Zim was sketching his next invention when a shadow suddenly covered his page. "What on Irk?" He said as he turned to see who was disturbing him from his ingenious plans only to be scared shitless by a face with one of the creepiest smiles he's ever seen mearly inches away from his own. He nearly jumped out of his seat. He did not like the way she was looking at him.
"Oh? And who might you be?" She asked as she gave him a look that made him feel like she was undressing him with a her eyes. The teacher, noticing Zim's discomfort, decided to introduce him before things got any weirder.
"Ah, that's Zim. Our newest student all the way from America. Zim, this is Princess Morbucks."
Princess smiled and held out her hand so he could kiss it. "Please, call me Princess"
Zim stared at the hand with the same blank look on his face that he gave her earlier. Why was she doing that with her hand? Was it broken or something? Didn't look injured from his point of view. Did she want something? She just met him and she was already asking him for things? Man earthlings were rude. Or was it a just a human thing? Well, only one way to find out.
"What's wrong with your hand?" He asked bluntly.
Princess blinked and just stood there for a few seconds before she suddenly started laughing. "Oh Zim, you're so funny!"
Zim stared at her with a confused look on his face as she continued laughing. He didn't know why she was laughing. Was it something he said? Was this some strange human thing as well? 'Humans are such strange creatures.' He thought.
Princess then put both her elbows on Zim's desk and leaned into her hands as she stared at him with a very flirtatious smile on her face. "So Zim, do you have a G.F?" She asked.
Zim cocked his head to the side and raised his raised a would-be eyebrow in a confused manner. "G.F? What is this 'G.F'? And can you eat it?"
Princess was shrieking inside her head. He looked so adorable with his head cocked to the side like that. Like a confused puppy. "You know; a girlfriend?"
Zim just stared at her for a few seconds before finally replying. "Girl-friend?" He said said with a confused voiced tone in his voice. What the poot was a 'girlfriend'? This human was really starting to confuse him.
"Yeah, a girlfriend. So do you have one or not?" She said as she leaned even closer to him. This started to make him feel a little uncomfortable. He didn't even like being in the same room with a human, more or less being a few inches from one.
"You are invading Zim's personal space." He said.
Clearly the two forgot that there were others in the class. Everyone watched in amusement and confusion as Princess flirted with Zim and Zim clearly not getting any of it. Buttercup however, was not amused at all. In fact, she was down right furious. How dare she try to flirt with him?! She didn't know why this upset her but seeing her try to make a move on Zim like that really ticked her off. She felt like punching her in the face. She decided to put an end to this before she actually hurt her. She didn't want another detention after all.
"Hey, back off! Can't you see that you're making him uncomfortable?!" She yelled.
Everyone turned their attention from the flirting fail to Buttercup. This was rather strange. Since when did Buttercup care about someone flirting wih her friends? The only thing she really gets involved in are fights and that's usually because she's either cheering someone on or she's the person fighting.
Bubbles however, was struck with an idea. Perhaps she didn't need to force the confession out of Buttercup. She might not need to do anything for that matter. It was clear that Buttercup was getting jealous of Princess flirting with Zim. Perhaps if she got jealous enough, she'd admit her love for Zim simply to tick of Princess! It may not be the perfect love story (or plan for that matter) but a happy ending was a happy ending.
Princess scoffed at her intrusion. Couldn't Buttercup see that she was busy? Why couldn't she just mind her own business?
"Excuse me but no one was talking to you. Besides, I don't hear him complaining. So why don't you just mind your own business and go kick a soccer ball or something like a good little brute."
Everyone gasped in horror and began to back away. Everyone knows never to insult Buttercup or shit will hit the fan. Zim however, just sat there with a confused look on his face as he watched these two strange and possibly insane girls continue to grow angrier at each other.
"What did you say?!" Yelled Buttercup as she slammed her hands on the desk and got right in her face. Both girls were now in Zim's personal space.
"Oh? Was I speaking to fast for you Cave-Slob?" Said Princess with a smirk on her face. This was not gonna end well.
"Oh it's on now Rich bitch!"
Everyone in the class let out a gasp. Okay, now shit was gonna hit the fan. People were already placing bets on who'd win.
Princess grew furious at Buttercup's statement. How dare she call her a bitch?!
"Bitch?! How dare you?!"
"Girls girls please! By all means be mad at each other but at least watch your language." Said their teacher. The last thing he needed were these two destroying his classroom in an attempt to kill each other.
However, just before the two got the chance to lift a finger, the bell rang signaling the end of the day. Everyone quickly got the heck out of there. Bubbles grabbed Zim's arm while Blossom grabbed Buttercup and dragged them out of there.
Princess growled as she watched her prize get dragged award from her. How dare they steal him from her! Ugh no matter, she'd have him soon. She had to! He was just so...unique. One in a million. The rarest of jewels. She had to have him! And whatever Princess wants; Princess gets. And she knew the perfect way to get him.
*later, at Anni's*
We find the girls (and Zim) at Anni's enjoying some pastry puffs. Blossom and Buttercup were in the seats facing the entrance while Zim and Bubbles sat in front of them. Zim sat in front of Blossom while on the right side of the seat while Bubbles sat in front of Buttercup on the left side.
Anni almost chocked on her own saliva when they introduced Zim to her. It wasn't everyday that a green kid walked into her place of business. She thought he was a member of The Gangreen Gang. After the girls got her a glass of water and Zim stopped laughing, they explained that he was simply an exchange student with an unfortunate skin condition.
Buttercup was still fuming over her argument with Princess and taking it out on her food as she angrily devoured on her plate. Blossom and Bubbles were trying to calm her down while Zim just stared at her; clueless as ever.
"Stupid Princess...who does she...think she is anyway?" She growled between bites. Zim wondered how humans could eat those things without getting sick. He got a little nauseous just thinking about it.
"Calm down or you're gonna choke like Anni did." Said Blossom. Zim snickered at the memory. That was the best introduction ever. Blossom glared at him but decided that calming down Buttercup was more important. One thing did continue to bother her though.
"Why did you you get so mad at her when she flirted with Zim anyway?" She Asked.
Buttercup blushed at the question and stopped eating. How was she supposed to answer that? She never really thought about it herself actually. Why DID she do it? She honestly had no idea. She just didn't like the site of Princess making a move on Zim. She didn't know why it bothered her. It just did.
Bubbles watched as Buttercup's face become redder than a fire truck. She giggled as she watched her try to come up with some lame excuse.
"I..uh..that's none of your business okay?!" And there it was. Looks like she'll need a little more persuading.
"I think Zim and Princess would make a cute couple. Don't you?"
Buttercup almost gagged at the thought of them together. In her mind it would never work. Zim's funny, smart and interesting. Princess is a bratty snob. The very image of them together pissed her off.
Bubbles frowned when she got no response other than a low growl. Looks like she might have to go with Plan B after all. But where would she find a rope at this time of day?
They were interrupted by their meal and their thoughts by a shadow looming over them. When they looked up they saw the last thing they wanted to see right now. Princess...
Princess looked down at then with a smirk before turning her attention to Zim who looked like he couldn't care any less for her company. In fact, he didn't even seem to he looking at her. He was too busy messing around with some sort of watch-like device on his wrist. She cleared her throat to try and get his attention but it seemed like he was ignoring her. Maybe she should try the more direct approach.
"Why hello Zim." She said in a voice that was sweeter than candy. Zim looked up from whatever he was doing and raised a would-be eyebrow at her. What could she possibly want now?
"What do you want?" Asked Buttercup. She was in no mood for this brat especially after the little spat they had earlier.
Princess gave her a look of disinterest before looking back at Zim. She then reached into her pocket and pulled out a pink envelope with fancy purple decorations and covered in gold glitter. "I just Came to invite Zimmy here to a costume party I'm having this Friday in celebration of my return." She handed the envelope to Zim who took it with a confused look on his face.
He stared at it for a moment before looking back at Princess who gave him the most adorable smile she could muster. Buttercup had to be held back by Blossom to prevent her from attacking.
"What makes you think he-"
Unfortunately she never got to finish her sentence because Bubbles Interrupted her. "He'd love to!"
"What?!" Buttercup and Blossom yelled in union. They both stared at Bubbles in union. Zim looked as clueless as ever.
"I would?" He asked as he tilted his head in that adorable way Princess loved so much.
"That's great! All the details are in the invit-"
"The heck he'll go!" Said Buttercup. "Besides, I'm sure he has other plans. Right Zim?"
There was no way in hell she was gonna allow Princess to take Zim to her house where she can get him alone. Who knows what comes happen?!
Zim thought about this little invite. He'd be stuck in a room with a bunch of disgusting human slime which he didn't like. He'd rather be eaten by Gir. But the mission came first. This could be the perfect chance to study human interaction. Then not only will he be that much closer to taking over earth but he my also find out why the Buttercup human keeps staring at him when she thought he wasn't looking or why her face always seemed to turn red.
"Very well Puffy haired female. Zim accepts your invitation."
"Say what now?!" Yelled Buttercup. This could not be happening.
"Splendid! See you at the party Zi-"
"Hey, hold on!" Said Buttercup, interrupting her yet again. She just couldn't allow this to happen. She didn't know why nor did she care but she didn't want those two to be alone together without her keeping an eye on them. Keeping an eye on them...that's it!
"Zim's not going anywhere without us!" Princess scoffed at her again. This girl just never knew when to quit did she?
"Fine then, you can come too. Just as long as you don't get mud on the carpet slob."
Buttercup was so close to killing her that she could already feel her fist punching princess's face. Oh how she would enjoy that feeling.
"Anyway, I'm afraid I must take my leave now. See you at the party Zim. Ta ta!" And with that, she left the restaurant. They could hear the sound of her limo driving away outside. With the sound faded the turned their attention to back to Buttercup.
"What the heck was that about?!" Asked Blossom. She'd rather be at home than go to one of Princess's parties. Plus, if Princess actually got Zim to go out with her than he might stop hanging out with them which would make exposing him waaaay easier.
"I just don't like the idea of her being alone with Zim. I don't trust her to keep her slimy hands to herself."
"I didn't see any slime on her hands." Responded Zim.
Bubbles, thinking he was joking, giggled before turning her attention back to Buttercup. Now was her chance.
"Hey Buttercup, may I have a word with you outside for minute?"
Buttercup blinked for a moment before answering. "Um, okay. This better be important though." She said as she stood from her seat. She and Bubbles made their way to the front of the store, leaving Zim and Blossom alone. Big mistake.
As soon as they were outside of the restaurant, Bubbles immediately set her plan in motion. She turned to face Buttercup and gave her an evil little smile that was on the borderline of creepy and adorable.
"Well? What is it?" Asked Buttercup.
"Oh nothing. I was just wondering if you could help me pick out something nice to wear for when I ask Zim to be my date to Princess's party."
"What?!" Yelled Buttercup. What the heck?! Now Bubbles likes Zim too?! Well, she supposed it was better than Princess liking him but still. When did this happen?
"S-since when did you have a crush on Zim?!"
"I don't." Replied Bubbles. "But he seems nice and with enough time, I'm sure I could develop feelings for him. Just think of all the blonde green skinned babies we'd have! Plus, this way Princess won't be able to ask him out. It's perfect!"
"W-what? You can't do that!"
"Hmmm...yeah you're right. I should just ask him now. What I'm wearing is already cute enough anyway. Thanks Buttercup." Said Bubbles as she walked past a dumbfounded Buttercup. Just before she could enter the restaurant though, Buttercup grabbed her by the arm, stopping her from going any further. Bubbles mentally smirked. This was just too easy.
"I meant you can't ask him to be your date!"
"Oh? And why not? Would you rather want him to go out with Princess?"
"No! It's just...um...well he um...you just can't okay?!"
"I don't see why I can't. Why do you care so much anyway?"
"That's none of your business!"
"It is if I want to ask him out! Which I will do right now!"
"NO! I won't let you!"
"And why not?!"
"BECAUSE I WANT TO BE HIS DATE!" Realising what she had just said, Buttercup's eyes widened. She through her hands over her mouth and hoped to god that no one heard her.
"AHA! I knew it! You DO like Zim!" Said Bubbles, pointing at her accusingly.
"N-No I don't! You're crazy."
"Don't try to deny it! I see the way you look at Zim when you think no one's looking!"
"I-I don't do that!"
"Yes you do! And not only that but you're possessive over him too. That's why you got so jealous when Princess flirted Zim! You totally like him! I knew it all along!"
Buttercup's face was completely red at this point. Is that why she keeps thinking about him? Is that why she can't stand it when he boasts about himself to another girl? Is that why she get so angry when Princess flirts with him? Wait, what did she mean "all along"?
"Hold it! You mean to tell me that you set this whole thing up just to get me to admit that I have feelings for Zim?!"
"Everything except for Princess flirting with Zim and her inviting him to her party. That was just lucky." She said, finishing her explanation of with a mischievous wink. "But that's not the point. The point is that you have feelings for Zim!"
Buttercup's face went redder than humanly possible. That couldn't be true. She was probably just coming down with something. Yeah, that's right. That's why she's been acting different.
"N-no I don't. You're nuts."
"Oh? Alright then. Then I suppose wouldn't have a problem me being Zim's da-"
"NO WAIT! I-I mean..." She mumbled something under her breath. Bubbles moved closer so that she could hear better but still heard nothing.
"I'm sorry, what was that? I can't hear you."
Buttercup groaned in frustration. "I said...that maybe...maybe I do feel something for...just a little bit..."
Bubbles squealed and pulled her into a death hug. "I'm so happy for you! You really do have a heart!" She let her go. Buttercup fell to the ground and stay there for a moment to try and catch her breath before getting back up. Man that girl was strong.
"Well? What are you waiting for? Go ask him out!"
"What?! I-I can't!"
"Why not?"
"Because..."
"Because...?"
Buttercup frowned and stared down at shoes as if they were the most interesting things in the world. "Well...what if he doesn't like me...?"
Bubbles couldn't believe what she was seeing. Was Buttercup...afraid? One part of her brain was screaming 'This is so adorable!'
"What are you talking about? Of course he likes you!"
Buttercup looked back at her with a nervous blush on her face. "Really?"
"Yeah! I'm one hundred percent sure of it."
"I don't know..."
"Hey, the Buttercup I know isn't scared of anything! She wouldn't let something as simple as asking out a boy get to her."
Buttercup's frown soon turned into a look of determination. Bubbles was right. She ain't scared of nothing. She wasn't going to let such a simple task freak her out.
"Yeah. You're right! I can do this!"
"I can't hear you!"
"I can do this!" She said little louder.
"What was that?!"
"I CAN DO THIS!"
"Then get your game face on and go claim your man!"
And with that, she marched her way back to the restaurant only to at the entrance. She glanced back at Bubbles. "Thanks Bubbles."
Bubbles just smiled at her. "Hey, what are friends for?"
"Hey Bubbles?"
"Yes Buttercup?"
"Would you have...really asked Zim to be your date if your plan didn't work?"
Bubbles seemed to think about that question for a second. Would she? "Hmmm...Well...he is kind of cute but not my type. I'm more into the shy, geeky kind of guy." (Can anyone say 'sequel'? It's not Dib!)
Buttercup nodded headed back into the restaurant followed by Bubbles only to realise that they probably shouldn't have left Zim and Blossom alone together.
When they walked in they saw a rather odd site. Blossom was on the ground with Zim on top of her, holding her by the throat while she had him by the collar of his shift. She was about to punch him in the face while he was about to slash her eyes out with his claws until they notice that they now had an audience. They immediately stood up and practically jumped away from each other.
As much as they wanted to know what the heck that was about, the decided that it would probably be best if they didn't. Besides, they have something more important to ask right now.
"Zim, Buttercup has something very important to ask you." Said Bubbles as she shoved Buttercup closer to Zim. Zim waited with a raised would-be eyebrow.
Buttercup looked into those light blue eyes she loved so much and blushed deep red. In that instant, all of her previous confidence vanished. She tried to ask him but no words would come out. Her knees turned into jelly and her palms started to sweat.
"I-I...um..was wondering...um...if you'd..."
"If I would what Buttercup?"
"If you would...agree to meet us at the Professor's lab before the party!" She said in a hurry. Bubbles fell over anime style while Zim sweatdropped. Why would she stutter and turn red over a silly question like that? Humans are such odd creatures.
"Very well Buttercup. Zim agress to meet you at the lab. Oh the meeting I will dooooo." Just then his watch started beeping. He held it up to eye level and pressed the red button only to be shown surveillance footage of Gir trying to eat the demon winnies. "Uh-oh, I'm afraid I must take my leave. I'm late for uhhh...cleaning my dog!" And with that, he ran the heck out of there.
Bubbles got up from the ground and gave Buttercup an adorable glare. "What was that?! I thought you were gonna ask him out!"
"I panicked okay?!"
"Wait a second, you were gonna what now?!" Said Blossom. Ask him out? Why?! Wait a gosh darn minute! "YOU LIKE ZI-MMHMMM?!"
Buttercup covered her mouth before she could finish. She didn't want the whole freaking town knowing. "Sshhh! Can it will ya?!"
Blossom managed to break free of Buttercup's hold and sent her a glare. "But you can't like Zim!"
"Why not? I thought you trusted him now?" Asked Bubbles.
'In hell maybe!' She thought. Still, she couldn't let them know that. As far as they knew; her and Zim had a truce. "You can't like him beca-" That's when she had an idea. If Buttercup and Zim started dating, then maybe it'll distract him long enough for her to expose him to everyone! It was genius (...suuure...).
"On second thought, you can like him. In fact you should like him and I'll even help you out if you want."
Buttercup and Bubbles looked at each other then back at Blossom. Well this was new. Usually Blossom and Zim argued constantly and they specifically remember her saying 'oh yeah, well I bet you couldn't get a girl to go out with you even if you paid her!" so why was she suddenly helping him get one? Maybe they were friends after all.
Days flew by and before they knew it; it was Friday. The girls were already waiting at the Professor's lab for Zim, each in their costumes.
(Do I REALLY gotta describe what their wearing :( ? Fine! Stupid reader demand :( )
Bubbles was dressed as a Tinker bell and Blossom was dressed as a red headed wonder woman. She even had the sword, shield and lasso. Right now they were helping Buttercup with her costume but she wasn't making it easy. Right now they were waiting outside the bathroom for her to finish putting on the costume tje got for her. Only problem was that she wouldn't come out.
"No way. Nuh-uh! I am not wearing this!" Yelled Buttercup from behind the bathroom door.
"Aw come on! He'll love it!" Said Bubbles.
"No way! I look stupid."
"No you don't. Come on. You want Zim to like you don't ya?" Asked Blossom.
"...yes...?"
"Then you'll just have to suck it up and come out!"
Everything was silent for a moment before the door finally started to move. When she stepped out, their jaws hit the ground. There she was, dressed as a demon girl. She whore she was wearing a black belly shirt, black short shorts, black fingerless gloves and black ballet shoes as well as black leggings. She also wore a pair of fake black bat wings on her back and had fake red horns on her head that pointed foreword (just imagine a red version of devil Jin's horns). She also whore a red hair pin that looked exactly like her green one. She also had red streaks in her hair and held a fake scythe. She looked amazing! (What can I say? I'm original)
"Why are you guys staring at me like that? I don't look THAT bad do I?"
"Buttercup, you look amazing!" Yelled Blossom.
"Really? Ya think so?"
"Totally! Zim's gonna love it!"
*later,outside the lab*
The girls grew bored waiting for Zim to arrive so they decided to wait outside. Blossom was playing around with her sword and shield while Bubbles fiddled around with the end of her dress. Buttercup had decided to play with the soccer ball she brought along with Poochi.
"Where's Zim? We have only fifteen minutes until the party starts and he was supposed to be here an hour ago!" Asked an agitated Blossom. It wasn't enough that he was evil but now he's rude too?! She hated him sooo much.
"Maybe something came up." Said Bubbles.
"Maybe he got hurt." Said Blossom with a smirk.
Buttercup decided to ignore them and focused on kicking the ball. Zim's tardiness was making her angshous even as it was and them saying things like that seriously didn't help. But what if it was true? What if something had happened to Zim? What if he got hurt on the way over here and no one was around to help him? What if he got kidnapped by Mojo Jojo? What if the Gangreen Gang found him and were beating him up right now?
She shook her head in an attempt to get rid of these thoughts. She had to stop thinking like that, it wasn't healthy. He was probably just working on his costume. Yeah, that it. All she had to do was wait and focus on her game.
"Alright Poochi, lets see if you can stop this kick." She then kicked the ball so hard that it flew past poochi before he knew what was going on.
Zim was near the entrance of the lab, making his way on the path. He was dreading this party. The last thing he needed was to be stuck in a building with some stinky humans but he had to. For the mission. Unlike the girls, he wasn't wearing a costume. At least, no to them anyway. He spent the last few day researching in preparation for the costume party. He figured, since he was already wearing a disguise, he didn't need to dress up. After all, he's disguise was better than any costume the humans could ever make.
He was so into he thought of being better than the humans that he never noticed the the soccer ball flying towards him until it was too late. The ball hit him so hard in the face that it actually sent him flying through the air for about three seconds before crashing to the ground. Not only that, but his wig and one of his contacts fell off too. (I promise you that it's possible. It's happened to me.) The other contact fell out of his eye as he got up.
"Oh my gosh! Zim, are you alright?!"
He looked up to find that dog thing from his last visit. Behind him were the girls who were looking at it with shock expressions. Why were they staring at him like that? Did he have something on his face. Zim felt his face and head and noticed his wig was off. His eyes widened as he looked around for it only to find it a short distance away from him along with his contacts. He began to panick. They know what he is! His cover is blown! He failed his mission! The tallests will never forgive him for this! They're probably gonna give him to that professor now and put him on a dissection table!
"Zim, that is...the best alien costume I've ever seen!" Said Buttercup.
Wait, what? Costume? Were these humans that stupid? He was about to scoff that their stupidity when he had an idea. Perhaps he wouldn't need his human disguise after all. He grinned deviously. This perfect.
"Yes, uh..costume. that's what it is."
"So Zim, what do think of Buttercup's costume?" Asked Bubbles.
That's when Zim noticed what she was wearing and his cheecks immediately turned a darker shade of green. Holy globet! She looked...he couldn't even find the word for it!
Bubbles and Blossom noticed his blush and high fived. Their plan was working perfectly. Now Buttercup just needed to work up the courage to ask him out.
Buttercup's face turned deep crimson from the way Zim was looking at her. Did he really like it? He wasn't he saying anything? "I..uh..think we should get going now shall me?" Said Zim as he looked away, hoping to hide his blush.
"Uh..yeah, let's go." And with that, they were off.
This took me FOREVER to type. It was susupposed to be longer but I decided to rather post the rest in the next chapter. Don't wanna keep you all waiting after all.
