IM ON A ROLL TODAY, I might even get another chapter posted after this. :D WEE!
Zim's POV
I was silent as I followed behind Dib to the cafeteria. I didn't want to say anything about what had just happened but it was all I could think about. I was a little bit sad that Dib was so upset over it. Was he really that averse to having me touch him?
In truth I was actually not sorry that I had fell in to his lap; contraire, I had enjoyed it a lot. I was still turned on from having his face that close to mine, from my hands being tangled in his hair and feeling his hands on my bony hips. I almost regretted pulling away. What if I had instead moved closer? Wrapped my legs more tightly around him, fisted my hands in his hair, and pressed my lips to his? He probably would have been disgusted. I ignored the tears in my eyes and sat down at my table without getting food. Gaz was already there playing her game.
"What's with you?" She asked, not looking away from the screen.
"Nothing." I grumbled.
"If you have something to say you better say it quick before Dib comes back with his food." She paused the game and eyed me.
Could I trust her? "Thor pushed me into Dib's lap and Dib got angry at him but I liked it. I like Dib. I love him." I whispered to her quickly. She opened her eyes, intrigued and leaned forward.
"You have a crush on my brother?" She asked with the tiniest smile. "Are you kidding?"
"A bit more than a crush." I said, still quiet. "I'm completely in love with him."
"For how long?" She inquired.
"Months." It was true. At first I had just been admiring Dib's character, but slowly it had grown into something more.
"So what are you going to do about it?" She seemed genuinely interested.
"Promise you won't tell anybody?" I asked.
"Promise, cross my heart." She drew an invisible 'x' over her chest.
I told her quickly about my plan for the Talent Show and she laughed.
"I wonder what he'll think when he sees you…" I was surprised to see the Dib's Sibling-unit so nice and friendly, but I enjoyed it. I suppose it must get tiring to be mean all the time.
"Here he comes." I said, looking over her shoulder.
She smirked and went back to her game. Dib set his tray down next to me and began to eat his food grouchily. I played with the tip of my glove calmly as he chewed loudly.
"What's up?" He asked, when I didn't greet him.
"Oh, nothing…" I said much too innocently.
"Okay, seriously. What's up? What's going on?"
"I said nothing and that's the only answer you'll get from me." I lifted my chin defiantly and ran a hand through my hair.
He sighed and shook his head. "So are you still auditioning for the Talent Show?"
"Of course." I went back to picking at my glove. Why would I have changed my mind?
"Can I know what you're doing?" He said leaning his head down to look at my face.
I glared at him and stood up. He could be so nosy and persistent. "Quit asking me." I said rudely. "I already told you it was a surprise, so quit trying to ruin my surprise!" I began to walk away and he caught me around the elbow.
"Hey, don't be like that. I'm just curious okay? The anticipation is EATING me." He said, teasing.
"There is nothing eating you Dib thing, except for perhaps a few fleas." I teased back.
"I don't have fleas…" He grumbled.
"You said the same thing about your big head." I laughed and pulled my elbow out of his hand. He had still been holding it and when he started to caress it with his thumb I had felt the same irritation as earlier. I like the flirting, yet at the same time I despised it.
"At least I'm not a green little plant." He smirked.
"Hmph. If I was any of your smelly Earth plants I would be a beautiful red and green rose." I said, pretending to admire my non-existent nails.
Dib looked at the floor. "I don't doubt that." He whispered wistfully, barely audible.
"What was that?" I asked, pleased that he had agreed with me.
"Nothing." He said smiling up at me.
"Fine, keep your admirations of Zim to yourself. I already know that you adore me." I turned and walked away swinging my hips, leaving him to wonder if I was right.
I sat on the couch with GIR and the kitten watching some silly cartoon. It was called "Spongebob" and it was about a yellow sponge who lived in the ocean with several other creatures. It was very ridiculous, yet oddly entertaining. I was laughing at a particularly funny thing they had said on the show when I felt claws digging into my lap.
"Ahhhhh." I moaned quietly in pain. The kitten was kneading its claws into my thighs and it hurt. "Get off me you little mongrel." I whispered.
"YOU SHOULD NAME IT!" GIR's grating voice sounded.
"And why would I do that?" I asked.
"I don't know." He said cutely, sticking his tongue out the side of his mouth.
I looked into the kitten's face and thought.
"Dibbette." I said softly.
At that moment my cell phone vibrated. I looked at the little device on the couch curiously. I had bought it several months ago so that I could call GIR when he didn't answer the call from my PAK. No one except for GIR had ever called or messaged me so I was surprised. I picked up the flippy device and opened it. It read, "ONE NEW MESSAGE" I clicked open and read it.
Hey, what's up?
I cocked my head and replyed.
Who is this?
A moment later my phone buzzed again.
It's Dib. So what's up?
Zim: I'm watching TV with GIR and the kitten.
Dib: I'm watching TV 2. Mysterious Mysteries, u?
Zim: Spongebob…
Dib: Lol. So do u want to um? Like hang out this weekend?
Was Dib asking me out on a date? No, he must just want to hang out as friends.
Zim: What did you have in mind?
Dib: I was thinking we could go 2 the arcade or maybe the mall.
Zim: I'll think about it, but it sounds like fun.
Dib: Sweet :D So when are auditions?
Zim: Thursday, why?
Dib: I was thinking I'd com c u try out if I can.
Zim: You're not allowed and even if you were I wouldn't let you anyways! I TOLD YOU IT WAS A SURPRISE. You can wait till Friday to see me perform.
Dib: :( Fine, b that way.
Zim: I will. So NYAH.
Dib: *rolls eyes* I wish I had someone 2 hang out with.
Dib's POV : I say I wish I had someone to hang out with, but what I really mean is I wish he was here for me to hang out with Back to Zim's POV
Zim: Do you not have a sibling-unit and parent-units?
Dib: I have a sister and a dad if that's what u mean. But Gaz doesn't want 2 hang out with me and my dad is always busy.
Zim: Don't you have a mother?
Dib: …She died.
I looked at the text Dib…
Zim: I'm sorry… :(
Dib: It's fine…
Zim: Do you want to talk about it, or would you rather change the subject?
Dib: I'll talk. She died when I was 5 and Gaz was 4. My dad was working with some chemicals in the lab and she knocked over one and the whole thing blew up. Dad made it out fine, but mom didn't survive.
Zim: dib… That's awful. I am so sorry.
I really was.
Dib: Yeah… Listen I'm sorry we used to fight so much. Ur really not that bad.
Zim: Thanks. :)
Dib: Ur welcome. I g2g. Good night. :)
Zim: Goodnight.
I smiled. That night I read ourconversation again and again.
I read my text conversations over and over again too. :) Reviews make me SUPER happy! :D and they make me write faster!