Everything Has a Purpose, an Invader Zim x GN Reader

Reconciliation

(This is the stuff I've wrote recently, so hopefully it's better? I dunno enjoy!!)

Zim kicks open the classroom door, his hand still entwined in yours. The chaos of the classroom stops momentarily as all eyes fall on you two, and you shrink a little behind him. Dib clenches his fists at the sight and takes a few steps toward you; Tak stands up as well, ready to step in if things get too out of hand.

"Not another step, stink-beast!" Zim growls, squeezing your hand in reassurance. "Leave us alone. You've done enough."

"Me? Me?!" Dib repeats incredulously, "I'm not the one who brainwashed this poor guy into believing that I'm the enemy!" He pushes past Zim and wrenches his claws from yours, replacing Zim's hands with his own, "come on, (Y/N), buddy, please forgive me." He begs, looking at you with watery eyes. "I honestly didn't mean anything I said— about, you know, vivisecting you and studying alien affection or whatever."

You narrow your eyes, "Dib, please, just stop." You sigh, shaking your head, "You might not have meant it, but it still hurt. You've broken my trust." you say softly, looking at the floor.

Dib squeezes your hands, dropping to his knees, "(Y/N), please, I'm sorry. I mean it."

You sigh again and look him in the eyes. You open your mouth to reply, but Zim lets out a low, animalistic growl, bringing both of your gazes to him. He steps behind you and wraps his arms around your shoulders, resting his chin on top of your head. He glares daggers at Dib as you try to speak again.

"I..." you start, sighing once more. You seem to be doing that a lot lately, "I know I shouldn't, but I... forgive you." Zim's grip on you tightens momentarily and Tak scoffs, "BUT, we need to lay out some boundaries."

Dib nods feverishly, squeezing your hands a little bit, "Anything for you."

You smile, "Mkay, first of all, stand the fuck up. You look pathetic like that." You pull him to his feet, "Second, you need to hop off my dick, dude."

Dib's cheeks turn pink and both Zim and Tak burst out laughing, Zim's laughter jostling you a little bit. You keep your cool though, and continue.

"You need to take a step back and stop smothering me. I'm a big boy, I can handle myself." You say gently, "I appreciate it, but I really don't think Zim would brainwash me or try to use me or anything, you know?" You glance up at Zim and he lets out a small rumbling noise from his throat.

"Are... are you serious?" Dib looks at you like you've grown 5 heads. "You've gotta be kidding."

"Dude, you said you wanted to cut me open and look at my organs, I think I'm allowed to make some demands."

"He said what." Zim rasps, his voice uncharacteristically quiet and his hold on you growing unimaginably tight. You manage to gently pat his arm in an attempt to soothe him.

"It's alright, buddy." You whisper, tilting your head to look up at him. "It's all taken care of now, no worries."

His eyes narrow into slits and his protective grip remains, much to the annoyance of Dib.

"Chill out, Zim. I'm not actually gonna do that to them." He rolls his eyes and offers his hand, seemingly in a truce.

Zim's pupils flicker from his hand to his face, and he growls, "and what about Zim? Will you dissect me?" He hisses, looking at Dib dead in the eyes.

Dib scoffs and rolls his eyes again, but upon seeing your pleading eyes and pouty lips, he sighs. "No, I won't." He holds out his hand again, "But if you try to conquer Earth, I will do everything in my power to stop you, no matter what."

Zim scowls but takes Dib's hand and gives it a firm shake. You clap your hands together and smile, "Yay! Glad we have an agreement!" You beam, and the two boys return their attention to you. You glance over at Tak and she shakes her head in amusement.

"You have them wrapped around your finger." She tells you telepathically, a grin on her lips.

"I know," you reply, a triumphant smile on your own.

"Nice performance." A raspy voice grunts, causing the four of you to whip your heads to the sound. Ms. Bitters had apparently slithered into the room at some point and was just watching shit go down. "As much as I like seeing children fight, you can sit your MISERABLE BUTTS down so I can actually begin class for the little time we have. We're in for snow so you have an early dismissal."

You all quickly return to your seats, Zim eventually letting go of you albeit reluctantly. Ms Bitters clears her throat and begins droning on about doom, doom, and more doom, but stops short as she seems to remember something.

"Class, I have a project for you." She says, floating across the floor. The room erupts in groans and she lets out a screech, silencing everyone. "I'm giving you a chicken egg to take care of. I'll also be giving you an incubator to make it suck less. The school wants to test your responsibility or something, I don't know. I'm assigning you each a partner so DON'T WHINE or there will be consequences."

She lists off a bunch of names you don't pay attention to, only zoning in when yours is called. Surprise, surprise, you're partnered with Zim. You glance over at him and he's currently occupied with a pencil, so you turn your gaze to Dib and he's conversing with a female classmate. Tak is suddenly absent, so you're left to sit there and think for a bit. Soon enough, the bell rings and you're free to go. You pack up your things, but before you can leave your desk, Dib jostles you a little, grabbing your attention.

"Hey, I'll be at my place with Gretchen. If anything happens, call me, okay?" He smiles, tilting his head a little.

You nod and return the smile, "Yeah, sure, thanks. I'll be fine." You give a thumbs up and Dib, satisfied, leaves the classroom with the female classmate holding the incubator in tow.

You leave your seat and grab the incubator and egg from Ms. Bitters, and return to Zim. "Ready to go?" You ask, and he shrugs.

"I guess so. My house." He says, grabbing your free hand and quickly leading you out of the classroom.