She had danced with him!

Zim lay on the couch, playing the events of this wonderful night over and over again in his head. His suit was now rumpled, his tie untied, and his shoes thrown askew on the floor. Gir, who had also gone, was laying on the floor fast asleep. Zim didn't even care that his snoring was far too loud for his liking. All he cared about was what had happened. 

He let out a sigh, sad it was over...

But when he went to sleep it continued on replay in his dreams...

{Earlier That Night}

"So, we're meeting Gaz's date at Bloaty's Pizza?" Kyt said into the phone that was squished between her ear and shoulder. She looked at her reflection- at her pale blue shimmering with light green, strapless dress against her fair skin. Her usually cat-like and calm eyes were now wide with curiosity and wonder. She finished fixing her makeup, listening to Dib. 

"We'll pick you up in twenty minutes... If I can get Gaz out.. GAZ COME ON!"

There was a moment of silence before Gaz could be heard threatening to kill him. Then Dib crying out he was sorry. Kyt chuckled as she always did at their violently cute antics, and hung up. She stared at the mirror atop her vanity for just a little longer before gathering her coat, heels, and purse.

She looked out her window as she shut the door to her room. Zim's house lights were on and his silhouette was moving about with the house. She wondered if he was going as well, but decided it didn't really matter before bounding down the stairs and to her kitchen where her mother was, in her nightgown. She looked over Kyt and smiled, a few wrinkles appearing as she did. "You look beautiful. Is Dib almost here?"

Kyt gave a quick nod of her head, her now wavy head of hair bouncing slightly as she did. They stood there, looking at eachother. She noted something in her mother's eyes. Something that had been showing up more and more. She didn't know if t was anything bad, making her worry more.

She was suddenly pulled out of her thoughts by the sound of her doorbell. "I guess that's him! I'll see you later... Goodnight."

Kyt gathered her things and kissed her mother on the cheek. Her mother handed her a camera, "Have fun. Take pictures for me."

"I will.."

She stuffed the camera into her purse, slipping on her shoes and coat while heading to the door. Taking a deep breath, she slowly opened the door.

Dib had a moment of panic as he heard the door knob turn. Swiftly, he checked himself. He let out a gasp as he saw his fly down. He set the corsage box down and quickly began to fix it. He heard the door open and he looked up, his cheeks heating up with embarrassment. He could hear Gaz's howling laughter from the car. He hurriedly fixed it and picked up the corsage he had bought for Kyt and smiled up at her. He could see the laughter in her startling green eyes, but he knew she didn't care. Then his eyes fell upon all of her, and he had to step back. "You're so.... Wow."

He stared at her dumbly for several seconds before realizing it. Dib opened the box and held out the corsage, which Kyt raised her whole arm slowly before her to let him clasp it onto her wrist. She looked at the small pastel blue roses and smiled up at Dib, hugging him tightly. "Thank you, it's lovely!"

Dib let out a sigh of relief. He hasn't been sure if Kyt would have liked it or totally rejected it. He held his arm out to her. She raised her elegant brows and looped her arm through with a giggle as he lead her to the car. Gaz was in the back, fidgeting like mad in her dress. She shot a death glare at Kyt, "I'm going to kill you, too."

Much to her surprise, Kyt laughed good-naturedly.

As Dib started the car and began to drive off slowly, Kyt looked out the passenger window to Zim's house. She could see him and Gir in his human suit running about, hearing their yells. She smiled just a little.

Only a few minutes later, they arrived at Bloaty's Pizza. The statue of the gargantuan pig holding up a pizza box loomed over the parking lot from the beside the building. Gaz spoke as the got out of the car, "He said to meet him here... He might be a little late..."

They went inside, standing beside the "Please wait here to get seated" sign. Everyone's stomach rumbled with hunger as the smell of pizza literally engulfed them and entered their system through their nostrils. Kyt looked more into the building to see a ginormous pig just sitting there with little children crawling all over him. She blinked and looked away at the strangeness. And just as she turned her head back, Dib tensed up beside her. "Sorry we're late. This idiot doesn't know how to get dressed."

"Having long limbs is fun!"

Both Kyt and Dib stared at the two... "boys". Zim was wearing a simple black suit, much like Dib's, except his bow was red and not the pale blue of Dib's. Gir had a white suit with a sparkly purple tie that matched Gaz's dress. Dib suddenly spoke, "Gaz is going with Gir?!" 

From the other side of Kyt, Gaz mumbled darkly and grabbed Gir's arm. "Let's go sit down. I'm starving."

As she dragged him down to an open circle booth, Kyt looked at Zim, who was staring at her. He had been staring at her since he had gotten there. He abruptly looked away. "No date?" 

He shook his head, "Only came to babysit him... Gir!"

Zim yelled out the robot's name and marched over to him. He was among the little children, crawling over the overweight man in the Bloaty the Pizza Hog costume. Then Kyt looked to Gaz sitting at the booth, staring at her date. Kyt turned to Dib, and let out a soft laugh.

Dib sighed, yet hid his displeasure. This was going to be an interesting night.

~¥~

They had all arrived at the dance in awkward silence. Not only because Gir was Gaz's date and had dragged Zim along, but Gaz had left Dib with Kyt all to himself. Something Zim wasn't all too happy of. He ignored the two couples as much as he could as the group walked in. They looked around in amazement. Especially Kyt. She had never seen their ugly, rundown school look so mystically beautiful. It was like they had entered a Winter Wonderland.

Fake snow was scattered in piles around the edges of the gym, the dance floor itself was lightly coated in it. Above them hung silver, light blue, and white streamers. Plastic icicles that glittered with color from the multi-colored strobe lights on the stage at the other side of the gymnasium also hung above them. There were small fake trees covered in white glitter with lights scattered around the gym. Many people had already arrived, dancing around, standing in groups laughing. Kyt smiled at Dib, who was looking around in amazement.

He finally looked at her and blinked. She seemed to fit in this setting. With her pale blonde hair, fair skin, and glimmering icy blue dress. Her eyes glowed with many colors underlying the green they were. When she spoke, he watched her pale pink lips, "Let's dance."

He blanked out for a moment as she lead him out to the throng of students dancing around. But he relaxed then. He couldn't mess up this night with Kyt.

From the foldable chairs lined along the wall, Zim sat watching everyone dance around. His elbows rested on his knees, and his head bowed slightly. He felt like a fool, being the only one sitting alone. Couldn't have Tak at least tried to come early just to be his- he shuddered in sheer terror at the thought- date. He sighed, lifting his head...

He saw Gir and Gaz dancing around. Gir, with his spastic movements, seemed to be having so much fun. He was actually perfectly on beat with the fast song. Gaz could hardly keep up, but there was the ghost of a smile on her usually dark face. He scanned the crowd slowly until he caught a glimpse of her. He watched her movements. They were unlike her. She moved in a human way, with no elegancy and no deformity. But here, surrounded by lights and music, she danced around as if she were the music. He watched her as if in trance, his jealousy eating away at his squeedley-spooch. He could not begin to believe that Dib was able to surround himself with a friend, let alone that friend being Kyt.

He looked to the ugly earthworm who danced with her. His movements were noticeably more forced, as if he was unsure of what to do. Yet, many people turned to watch them. Zim hissed in disgust, pulling his attention away from them just as a body sat itself next to him. He looked from the corner of his eyes to see an annoyed Gaz. He raised a brow as she looked at him, pondering where Gir could have gone. She only said, "Why didn't you ask her?"

Zim looked up at the ceiling, "Zim does not know..."

Gaz scoffed. "You openly gave Dib the chance. You knew he ... Likes her. And obviously so do you. I have to wonder why she stays around either of you."

Zim turned to face her and narrowed his eyes at Gaz. She continued on,"Both of you are idiots."

Zim hissed. "Do not underestimate the mighty Irken Invader, filthy human."

Gaz only smiled at the insult. It enraged Zim even more that she took him as a joke. He was an Irken Invader! "Soon... Your disgusting human ways will be GONE."

Gaz, having heard the threat too many times to count, let out a soft laugh. "What threat does Dib see in you?"

Zim let out a low, primal growl. His gloved claw-like hands clenching. How dare she insult him? How DARE she not cower in fear of him. She stood up then, seeing that Gir had returned from the bathroom. He whispered darkly, for her only to hear. "Tak is returning." 

The mention of Tak made Gaz pause for only a beat. How curious of her to come back... She thought of looking back at him, but chose to continue on. She didn't have time for an idiot like him.

Zim scowled and tilted his head back to rest it against the wall. He closed his eyes, wondering how long this stupid dance would last. He must have dozed off because he felt someone shake him awake. He snarled, "I will destroy you..."

"Zim... It's Kyt. They're about to announce the Ice King and his Snow Queen." 

He peeked an eye open, "After this... ceremony, will this be done with?"

She nodded, pulling him up gently. They walked over to where Dib stood. Around them, couples were facing the stage where their principle stood. He cleared his throat, testing the mic as the music slowly died down. His squeaky voice screeched its way through the speakers. "How's everyone enjoying the dance?"

There was a massive groan of displeasure. And a random cheer that was clearly from Gir. Awkwardly, the principle spoke again, "Good. Most of you have guessed what it's time for!"

There was murmurs of excitement. A few chanting for him to go on. He gave a pleased smile. "Ladies and gents I would like to present to you your Ice King..."

There was a pause as he was handed a folded paper by Mrs. Bitters. He slowly opened it, then cried out, "Gir Fartsparkle!"

Zim shook his head,as cheers from many girls rang out. He was clearly popular among girls, which was a surprise to Zim, Dib, Kyt, and Gaz. Zim had known though, Gir was always coming home with some sort of love note to hang on his wall. Zim had made his human suit to be attractive, unsure of why he had done so. "Fartsparkle?"

He looked at Dib, whom had spoken and earned a giggle from Kyt. Zim replied in a sour tone, "He chose his own name. Do not ask Zim, for he cannot fathom the endless abyss of stupidity within that .... Thing."

They all looked up as the robot walked up the to the stage, a goofy smile spread from ear to ear. A crown was placed upon his head, and a white faux fur cape. Everyone clapped, but instantly went silent. "Now for his lucky Snow Queen..."

The same process. Kyt noticed the group of girls squeezing hands in hope. Who knew that sloppy little robot was so loved? He was adorable. She smiled, remembering seeing him in his little dog suit and the squeaky noise it made. She was suddenly pulled out of her thoughts by the sound of her name being called out. She rapidly looked up.

She was the Snow Queen? It took her a second to begin moving toward the stage as many cheered, but many of the girls glared at her. She ignored them as she stepped up beside her friend. As they gave her a tiara and a cape that matched Gir's in a more feminine manner, she spoke to Gir, "Did you sign up for this?"

"Nope!"

"I didn't either.."

Kyt looked at Dib, Gaz, and Zim all standing near eachother watching the two with surprise. Although, it seemed that Gaz wanted to laugh. Kyt found herself being lead down to the middle of the dance floor by Gir. A light fall of fake snow began at the same time slow, waltz-y music did. Gir gathered her against him, putting his hand at her waist and grasping her small hand in his. For a robot in a robotic human suit, he felt... So human. Zim truly is talented, Kyt thought.

Much to her surprise, the robot began leading her in the dance. She looked up at him. He was watching her with his crystalline blue-green eyes, slightly hidden by his untamed white hair. No sound was made by the student body as they danced.

Gaz smirked looking at her brother and Zim. Dib seemed to be analyzing the two behind his glared glasses. And Zim... His annoyance was clear.

When the dance drew to an end, Gir gracefully dipped Kyt's upper body down, looming directly above her. Their faces so close together, he could feel her heat. He watched her, studying her.

This couldn't be Gir, could it? Kyt looked at him as well. There was no way this calm and collected boy was Gir. A slow smile spread across his face. He spoke in a soft tone, matching the twinkling last notes of the song, and in a voice that couldn't be his, "You're so beautiful." 

Kyt felt her cheeks flush lightly as he lifted her up, a wave of cheers clashing around them. Even Gaz clapped, smirking at Zim and Dib's displeasure.

Gir then grinned widely, tilting his head, "That was fun! Bye, Kyttie!"

He bowed, lifting his head up so only Kyt could see his glowing blue eyes. He quickly stood and wiggled his way through the crowd to Gaz. She watched him, then followed only to go to Dib.

Zim had returned to his post and Gaz and Gir had gone off to dance. By the time the last few slow dances were going, Dib left Kyt to use the restroom. Kyt stood there looking around... Then she spotted Zim. Without thought, she walked over to sit by him. She nearly jumped as he said, "Hello, Gaz." since he had seemed to be asleep.

"Kyt." She corrected him. Zim stretched then, sitting up. "Oh, hello." 

"Would you like to dance?"

Zim looked at the hyu-man strangely. She wanted to dance with him? The earlier conversation with Gaz came to mind. He smiled, "Why not, little human. Zim shall honor you with a dance. But do not feel too pleased with yourself."

Kyt let out a small laugh and stood, holding her hand out. A memory flashed in Zim's mind. From the first day he had met her. He then realized, he was in the exact spot he had sworn vengeance against her after his defeat in dodge-bawl. She had been holding her hand out to him, just as she was now. His heart skipped a beat as he took it, instead of smacking it away. It was warm and soft. Human.

They slowly walked out among the few left, dancing together close. Zim looked down at Kyt. "I do not know how to dance."

She blinked up at him, and smiled. Without any response she placed her hands like how she had been with Gir. He thought quickly, placing his hands like he had seen Gir do. Before he knew it, they were gliding along with slow movements. He could feel the heat rolling off her skin. It sent alarms off in his brain, but he couldn't make sense of them as he could smell the worm babies sweet scent. She felt her cheek against his chest, and he rested his upon her forehead. The feelings running through him. Was this what the humans in those idiotic shows felt? What they portrayed...?

They seemed to belong, all these emotions, yet they were far too alien for him. He gently pulled away in reluctance. He looked up, and his hazel eyes met with brown ones. "I believe the Dib-worm wishes for your return."

Kyt lifted her head and looked back. She looked up at Zim with a smile, "Seems so. Thank you."

She leaned up, planting a kiss on his cheek. Zim felt as if his squeedley-spooch was going to erupt with the fluttery feeling that coursed through him. He took a step back, nodding at Dib as Kyt returned to him. Dib returned the nod.

Zim went to sit back down, but he could still feel her lithe frame in his arms. All the way home he could steal feel her lips pressing against his skin. He could still feel the human-y feelings that were so strange to him, so otherworldly.

All these things he could not quite grasp made her all the more intriguing to him...