Lovebug AU is one of my favorites AUs. It's by truekrisstianity. Warning- It may be OOC, so bear it with me...
Dib POV
I was sitting outside after school and had no one with me. And I was perfectly fine with that.
However, I watched as Zim was talking to some other students in his happy, cheerful mood.
I was absolutely appalled at how he can act as if nothing too serious can go wrong. My mind was itching for me to leave, yet my body decides to betray that. 'C'mon, move!' I thought, trying to at least move but nothing.
At least when Zim turned to see me, I managed to look away.
'But this stupid body has other ideas,' I sarcastically thought.
"Dib-bee!" Zim said, approaching me.
'Oh no, no, no, no-'
"Hi~!" He said while smiling.
I instantly groan and told him to fuck off. However, much to my luck, he didn't budge.
'Son of a bit-'
"Dib-bee, are you alright?" He asks, concern for me.
"I'm fine, Zim. Just leave me alone," I harshly said before walking away.
Despite my attempts for him to go away, he wouldn't follow my statement.
I lit out a cigarette and began smoking, much to Zim's disapproval.
"Diiiib~! You can't do that! It'll hurt you even more!" He said, trying to take it away. I shoved him and continued to smoke.
"If it bothers you so much, why can't you just leave me be?" I asked while rolling my eyes.
"Because I worry about you, Dib~!" He answered.
"Well, I don't. So, just leave me alone!" I said, disregarding Zim as I leave him.
It didn't take long for me to arrive at my house with the Professor in the basement.
I didn't reply to him as I went upstairs and slammed my things onto the floor.
I smoked as I looked up from the ceiling and didn't seem to bother at all.
'That's because that's not you...' A voice said.
I bit my lips as I looked down now.
'True, but this is who I am now...' I replied.
'No, it's not,' The voice argued.
'How do you know?'
'That's because I am you, dumbass. The real you.'
'Liar...'
'Am not!'
'Whatever...'
Silence took over as I still smoked until 'it' replied, 'You should apologize to Zim.'
'For what, exactly?' I angrily thought.
'For treating him bad!'
'I'm not doing that. That's just who I am,' I argued.
'So?! You have no right to do that!'
'I can act like that with anyone, and you can't do anything about it...'
'True, but he does care about you...'
'Yeah, sure...'
'Why are you like this?!'
'I-'
'And don't give me that crap, stupid!'
'You're me too, dumbass.'
'Shut up! Are you really that ignorant to let anyone see you ever since that incident?!'
I stared out the window and spoke. "Maybe, maybe not. But I changed because of that. You don't need to remind me of it..."
'Sorry...'
Neither of us spoke, and I prefer it that way.
Suddenly, I heard my phone ringing, and it was a text from Gaz.
Gaz- I'm with my friends. Don't expect me home with him...
I rolled my eyes and typed, "Whatever."
Then I closed the phone and laid on the bed.
'You should try to get along with Zim, Dib. After all, I think we can use somebody to talk to...' 'It' replied.
I closed my eyes for a bit before opening them again for a few moments.
'I'll try, I guess...' I reluctantly gave in.
The voice cheered, but I replied in my head, 'But I'm not apologizing for anything.'
'That's fine. At least you're trying for once in your life...'
I didn't say anything, but I got up to lock my door and then did my homework.
I stopped smoking and burned out the used one before getting another one.
"This is too easy. Why do the teachers act like this is hard, but in reality, it's so simple?!"
After I was done, I changed my clothes and saw that it was already six.
'Time does come too quick...' I thought before changing my clothes.
I laid down and closed my eyes before falling into a deep sleep.
Timeskip, next day
Zim POV
I'm at my base with Gir laying on the couch, lazy as always.
I was thinking about what Dib told me, and I refuse to accept that!
I know that Dib doesn't like to be by himself, and he's just having some trouble understanding his emotions!
After all, my Tallest didn't abandon me. We talked about why I was sent to Earth to help out and prevent harm to my fellow Irkens. I understand that I have more emotions than just love, and I want Dib-bee to understand his as well.
I want him to be truly happy, even if it is a little!
I told Gir that I was leaving to see Dib, which he lazily said, "Okay."
I honestly don't know why he's so lazy, but I love him anyway.
Once I started walking, I saw the Dib walking in front of me.
"Dib-bee~!" I shouted, trying to get his attention.
He looked right at me and walked quicker but... to me?
"Hello, Zim," He said, rubbing his head while looking away.
'Okay, something's wrong, I can tell...' I thought, grabbing his hand.
"Is there something wrong, Dib-bee?" I asked, concern more than curious.
Dib POV
"Is there something wrong, Dib-bee?" Zim said, expressing his concern.
I stayed silent, not bothering to look at him, but I eventually replied, "I'm fine, Zim. It's nothing, okay?"
"Are you sure, you don't seem very well," He said, holding my hand tightly.
'Just say you want to talk at his base,' 'It' said.
I rolled my eyes and asked if we can talk over to his house.
Zim was surprised, but he didn't seem to be bothered by that.
"Okay! Let's go!" He exclaimed, pulling my arm while running back to his house.
'See, was that too hard?' 'It' smugly said.
'Shut up...' I grumbled.
As soon as we reached the house, Zim's pet, Gir, lazily waved as he continues to watch TV.
"I don't understand how can he stand those TV cartoons. They're so bad, even for me..." I replied.
"Yes, even I agree with that, Dib-bee," Zim replied.
We sat down on the couch once Gir left while walking slackly.
'Lazy robot...' 'It' said.
'Agree.'
"So, Dib-bee, how are you doing?" Zim asks.
"I'm fine," I grumblingly said. "And you?"
"I'm doing okay. I just wanted to apologize for making you a bit uncomfortable yesterday."
"Oh. Why would you want to do that?"
"Well, I know that I had no right to know what's going on with your life, but I want you to know that I'm always going to be your friend!" Zim said with the biggest smile on his face.
I felt something electrocuting me, and I started to squeeze my arm tightly.
"You don't need to do that, Zim. I'm..."
I didn't know what to say, but I just stared at Zim's fake eyes.
"You know, I don't like those eyes. They don't actually express the real you..." I blurted.
I covered my mouth, and Zim was surprised again.
"O-Oh! Well, I like your jacket, the bee one. It does make you look happy!" Zim complimented.
"S-Shut up," I mumble while blushing.
We stayed silent up until Zim cleared his throat and said, "So... Why are you like this?"
I tilt my head slightly, and Zim continued to explain his question.
"Why do you act like you hate everything and want nothing to do with life?"
"That's none of your business, Zim," I angrily said.
"But I saw you happy before, Dib! Even if it is a little!"
"Oh, you wanna know why?!" I shouted, getting up.
"The reason I'm acting strong is that I'm trying to hide the pain I'm feeling for so long!"
"Dib-" Zim tried to speak, but I cut him off.
"You don't know what my life's like, Zim. Being an experiment to my own father's uses, being bullied at a young age, having no one to comfort me, used to hurt myself! You don't know anything! You... you don't..."
I fell on top of Zim with arms rubbing my back.
"Dib..."
"Shut it, I don't wanna hear," I harshly said.
"And you know what's worse, Zim? I used to have a friend up until she betrayed me and made me an outcast. Yeah, a fucking friend I used to have..."
We stayed silent again, and I was too tired to move.
"You know, Dib," Zim starts saying. "I may not know how you're feeling, but you're not going through this anymore."
"And how will I know you won't betray me just like her?"
"Because I'm going to help you to get better!"
Zim hugged me tightly as tears were streaming.
"Besides, I am from the Irken Empire. It's our job to help those in need!" Zim happily replied.
"I guess," I mumbled.
Then, I felt a light kiss on my forehead, and I blushed.
"I'm always going to be with you, Dib," Zim said before hugging me tighter.
"Always..."