A/N: So, here we go with seven! Hoorah! I am SO excited to have made it this far. With school and my laziness. Boo! So, thanks for sticking with me....whoever is still, here. -ahem!- So, seven! Here we go!

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His mind had been tossing and turning ever since that night and Friday was fast approaching. 12:02 a.m. In exactly seven hours and fifty-eight minutes, he'd have to tell Zim his answer. He didn't know. He knew he liked Zim, but never thought anything like this would come of it. It was a bit frightening, but Dib also knew Zim was the only one who could ever love him for who he was, and who would possibly actually care for him. Dib was at a loss. The scales were evenly balanced between yes and no. He had seven hours to finalize his decision.

'I hope I make a logical decision....'

The next morning at school, he sat on the steps, waiting. He knew he should be arriving soon. He normally was never late. The children clambered about behind him, jumping, yelling, shouting, every annoying activity human children were capable of at seven thirty in the morning. Ugh, he couldn't wait to be rid of this horrible place. And these horrid humans. Once Dib was his, he'd fly them away, and get the Tallests to uphold their deal.

Then, he and Dib, could live marvelously, happy ever after. Gag. Happily ever after made him feel like one of those fairy-tale, princess-humans made such a big fuss over. Halt; did his mind just think the thought 'MARVELOUSLY HAPPY EVER AFTER'?! Since WHEN did he start thinking like THAT?! Damn humans and their contagious emotions and feelings. Normally, after waiting about five minutes, Zim would have already gone inside, but he felt this was too important, and he needed an answer soon; it was driving him crazy!

Then around the corner he came. Zim heaved a sigh of relief and stood from the steps. Their eyes met and locked, and Zim sent him the message to meet him behind the school. That said, Zim ran. Dib bit his lip and followed after him, nobody taking any notice of them. "Please, tell me Dib. Your answer?" Zim held the boy's hands lightly, still a distance away to give the boy space and comfort. Dib sighed deeply and dropped his head, his eyes closed as if in thought. Zim tilted his head at his actions. Dib inhaled deeply and looked Zim right in the eyes suddenly, spooking the Irken.

"Zim, tell me honestly. Would you always be on my side? Forget evil and destroying the Earth?" he questioned in a serious tone. "I need to know, to make my final decision." he said softly, a bit embarrassed.

"You told Zim you would know by today, and yet you still don't know?! What is the matter with you, Dib-human?!" Zim shouted, now angry with the boy, dropping his hands and glaring. Dib drew back, backing away from the rage ridden alien.

"I know my answer, Zim! I just want to know that I have your support! Jeez!!" Dib shouted back, now hurt. Zim's outburst had surprised him and now his voice was shaky. Dib shot back a glare of his own and Zim huffed.

'What is he thinking?! Of course I do! What an idiotic question.' Zim thought while calming himself, his antennas relaxing against his skull under his disguise hair. "Dib, of course I do. Why would you need confirmation of a thing that has already been confirmed?"

"Because humans normally aren't very trusting of an alien, who hardly knows anything about their customs on love, saying that he loves them. And the fact that you were once, and still partially are, my enemy doesn't build trust either. Humans are usually very wise and very cautious when choosing someone to be with for the rest of their lives. Tell me Zim, why did you choose to come out now? What brought this about?" Dib waited for the alien to respond, but when he did not, Dib frowned. "Zim, tell me!" he tried once again. Zim averted his concealed ruby eyes from the human to the suddenly more interesting ant scurrying on the ground. There was a silence as Zim debated on whether or not to confess to Dib his plan. It wouldn't be, so bad. However it may interfere with their relationship. Zim decided, for the good of their relationship, that he'd hide it behind a lie.

"Well....It was just getting to me. I've loved you for such a long time, and I needed to tell you. I couldn't hide it anymore." he answered truthfully. Dib was truly the only being he trusted; at all. If he thought about it logically, all they had was each other. "You're really all I have Dib. I need you. And you need me."

"Heh....There's a slight truth to that. Zim, we-" he stopped short as the piercing shrill of the school bell rang behind them. Glaring at the bell, they ran to class, hoping Miss Bitters didn't eat them out.

"You two are LATE! What's your horrible excuse this time?" Miss Bitters shrieked as they walked into the classroom, huffing. She scowled at them, and both hung their heads in shame and apology. They looked at each other quickly before heading to their seats. Miss Bitters huffed and then proceeded to shout the class. Dib and Zim sat in their seats on opposite sides of the room, Dib avoiding Zim's looks by staring out the window.

Zim sighed to himself, as he realized what Dib was doing. 'Is he afraid? But afraid of what?! I've already proved to him that Zim is sincere. Why can't he accept it?! Stupid humans and their insecurities. Doesn't he realize this is his chance to make something of himself, he'll be recognized, appreciated, respected, loved. He can even have a chance to create his own army!! What human would not want THAT?!' Zim rambled in his head, not at all paying any attention to the lesson his demon of a teacher was teaching.

At the bell, they headed to lunch and then onto recess. At recess, Dib made sure to preoccupy himself with something before Zim got to him, asking for the answer to his question. By the end of the day, Dib had already avoided Zim more than enough times and Zim was getting tired of it. Meeting up with the human and his sister, Zim stopped him, glaring. "Dib, we need to talk." Zim forced his voice to be calm, even though he was angry as hell. Dib sighed and looked at Gaz.

"Go on without me. Get home safe." he said as she walked off, not giving an answer to his farewell. Zim waited until she was around the corner and out of earshot before taking Dib across the street and headed towards the park.

The park was just as dreary as one might think of it, being it in the center of this ghetto. Zim lead Dib over to the wooded area, slipping into it just far enough to seclude them in shadow and privacy. Dib had a look of boredom on his face, and an emotion unreadable to the alien's crimson orbs. In the overcast of the trees, Dib seemed to blend in. Hands in his pockets eyes half-lidded but still alert. The image sent a shock wave through Zim and made him draw a breath. It was a totally striking difference from the timid goth kid everyone saw in school. Now he looked like a vampire. Shaking away the nonsense, Zim grew furious again.

"Dib, tell me. Tell me your answer," he went straight to the point, not wanting to wait anymore. Dib had promised today and it would be today! Dib drew in a breath, calming his rolling stomach and closed his eyes.

"Zim, I told you. I need to know that you'd be there for me; always. No matter what happens; would you?"

"Humans and their stupid emotions..." he muttered, not liking that Dib had turned the question around and avoided the response once again. Nevertheless, he would answer full heartedly.
"Yes, Dib. I would. Why can't you understand? Zim came to you because I love you. Love you, love you. Get it? I chose you." Zim let a wave of a smile appear and then willed it away.

That was all Dib needed to hear. He smiled and hugged the Irken tightly. Zim was shocked at the sudden contact but didn't reject it. Dib pulled back slightly and kissed Zim softly on the lips, igniting something deep within the Irken. He sprang to meet the human's lips fiercely now, not caring who or what saw. This new emotion, this drive; it was powerful.

Zim liked it.

He heard Dib gasp but he kissed back. Their bodies pressed to each other, feeling as though they'd been lit on fire. Dib didn't want to, but he needed air, or he'd pass out.
"Why'd you stop?" Zim more than growled. It hadn't been meant that way, and it must have startled him for he was now backing away. "Sorry. I mean...What's wrong?" he questioned softly, waiting for his reply. Dib swallowed but took on a small smile.

"I...I just needed air. I was beginning to feel dizzy. You're intoxicating, Zim."

They smiled at each other and linked hands, fingers intertwining smoothly. They each held secrets in their eyes, and now, Zim had what he wanted. Now, to put it into action. But, that could wait, until later.

"Yours or mine?" Dib asked quietly.

"Ours." Zim answered and led him to his house. "I don't want you to ever feel alone. This will be your new home. Okay?" he kissed Dib smoothly, opening the door. Gir gasped and ran towards them.

"Masters!!! You're home!!!!" the metallic can cheered, tackling Zim. Zim tried to push it off, but failed. Gir looked at Dib and smiled cheerily. "Hiii!!!!!!!!!!" he said, waving his buzzing mechanical arm all about.

"Hey. Cheer down, will ya?"

"Okee-dokee!!" he saluted and trotted off back to the couch to watch 'Intestines of War' for the millionth time that week, also ignoring the phone calls every five to ten minutes.

Later into the night, Gir decided it was time for bed. So he turned the T.V off and all the lights. As he walked into the kitchen, a blinking light caught his attention.
"Master must have forgotten; silly, silly." he muttered to himself. Pressing in the code, the music began to play.

"I wasn't jealous before we met
Now every woman I see is a potential threat
And I'm possessive, it isn't nice
You've heard me saying that smoking was my only vice
But now it isn't true
Now everything is new
And all I've learned has overturned
I beg of you!

Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me

It was like shooting a sitting duck
A little small talk, a smile and baby I was stuck
I still don't know what you've done with me
A grown-up woman should never fall so easily
I feel a kind of fear
When I don't have you near
Unsatisfied, I skip my pride
I beg you dear!

Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Lay all your love on me

I've had a few little love affairs
They didn't last very long and they've been pretty scarce
I used to think that was sensible
It makes the truth even more incomprehensible
'Cause everything is new
And everything is you
And all I've learned has overturned
What can I do?

Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Lay all your love on me."

Gir nodded happily before going on stand-by.

Dib lay in bed, Zim turned away from him. He loved the extra warmth and the feeling of loneliness was gone. Zim truly was his miracle. The music playing softly above them made him smile. It was all a dream that he would allow no one to destroy.

La, la, la....I love that song. I love all the songs I add to my fics and I hope you do, too. It makes me happy when you review! Review please!! {Is everything running smoothly enough for you?)