Chapter 4! And still there's more! XD

I've gotten some complaints that a couple of the chapters aren't wanting load; if so, I am sincerely sorry. I'll try everything I can to get them up, but it may just be the site having some technical difficulties. Again, I am really sorry for the inconvenience. =/

I do not own Invader Zim, just this fanfiction. If I did own I.Z., it would still be on T.V. with new episodes. =D

Zim was figuring out quickly that what had been so innocent of a thing to want, was turning into a burning fire that threatened to consume him... That was, unless he did something about it. As stealthily as he possibly could, Zim crept down the telephone pole, across the street, and up towards Gaz'z window...

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The closer Zim crawled towards Gaz's window, the more and more intense the burning got. It was getting so bad, the alien was finding the only way he could sufficiently get air was by panting, his snake like tongue hanging out like that of a dog's. It was one of the most unflattering things Zim had ever done… but he didn't have a choice. The wanting that was coursing through him was making it hard to breathe any other way. Finally, he reached the window. Quietly, noting that he could still hear Dib stirring, he crouched on the thin window sill. He lifted his hand, then hesitated. Did he really want to do this? There were several outcomes possible for the situation:

1) Gaz could flip out and scream, bring the annoying Dib-beast into the picture, who would, in turn, call the police and turn it into a whole big thing. Not the most appealing thing in Zim's mind.

2) She could simply not wake up. Some humans were very deep sleepers.

3) … She could wake up… And actually be happy that Zim was there! This was the one that Zim hoped would come true (but he knew there was a very slim chance it would.)

Mustering up every ounce of courage in his body (and drawing on the strength of his desire), he rapped his claws on the window.

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Gaz vaguely heard the sound of tapping on her window, moaned, and rolled over to face it. She barely cracked her eyes open to see what had made the sound. They flew open when she saw who was doing it. "Zim…!" she hissed quietly. Being as quiet as she possibly could, she opened the window, and signaled for the alien to enter. Her mind buzzed with mixed emotions; happiness, embarrassment, anger, and worry dominated above all others. When the alien had entered, she swiftly shut the window and turned to glare at him. "What are you doing here!" she whispered angrily. "It's nearly midnight and you're…" Gaz stopped as she realized that the alien was panting. Sighing, she collected herself and scooted over to sit by him.

Zim raised his gaze up to hers. The red-violet haired girl had to admit; the Irken Invader was much better looking when he wasn't wearing his disguise. Grinning, the alien was able to get out between pants, "I… had… to… see you…" When he spoke these words, Gaz's heart skipped a beat, her cheeks turned bright red. Zim… He wanted to see me? So badly that he climbed up here? Shyly, Gaz reached her hand over to clasp the aliens. His leather gloves were soft, worn out from years of use and abuse. Zim gladly entwined his fingers with hers. "Now see," he looked down at their hands," was that so hard?" Gaz giggled. "You know… Dib is home, and if he catches you here…" The Irken got up, releasing her hand . He walked over and locked her door, then came back to sit by her. "What Dib doesn't know won't hurt him," he murmured, removing his glove and brushing his claws on her cheek.

Gaz shuddered from the touch then smiled. "I suppose that's true…." She laid back on her bed. "But tomorrow is Family Day, and I need to sleep." To her surprise (as well as delight and embarrassment), Zim laid down beside her. "Well, don't let me stop you." He smiled, showing his pointed teeth. Feeling sleep coming over her, Gaz smiled lazily. "…okay…"

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To Zim's delight, promptly after she fell asleep, Gaz moved closer to him and snuggled against his chest. Hm… Maybe it was a good thing I worked up the courage to come… He stroked her still pink-tinted cheeks with his ungloved claws. To his surprise, her amber eyes fluttered open briefly. "Zim?" she asked sleepily. "Yeah, Gaz?" She snuggled ever so closer. "Why have you stayed so long on Earth?" He smirked. The Irken had known that question was coming. Gently, he pressed his lips against her forehead as she started to drift off to sleep again. "My reason for staying?"

"… you."

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The next morning, Gaz awoke to find that she was alone, a blanket spread over her. She soon noticed a necklace that lay on the bed beside her. On it, the insignia of an Irken Invader. Gaz smiled. She may have been half asleep, but she had heard Zim whisper why he had stayed…

… And she really liked it.

Oh my... Well, aren't things heating up between this pair? And yes, I know that this chapter seemed like a good ending point for the story, but there's still more. Why else would I have changed it to an angst/romance fanfiction?

Please R&R! =}

~ShokuninBaka