--Previously--

With that, Gaz grabbed onto her belongings and put on a coat she carried with her. She was bundled up in a thick scarf, a big hat and some red mittens. It was time for her to take her leave. I do admit now, I really wanted a turn playing on her Game Slave.

Looking back, I laughed a little too hard. I found it really funny - the things she told me. That Dib and Zim fought; Zim accused Dib of poisoning me since he knew about the meal. Maybe Zim was caring after all.
"Stupid aliens!" I calmed my laughter by talking in my insanely annoying high-pitched voice that I hate so much. "My goodness..."
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It was a new week. About 5 days had passed since I was sick. I did get better, but with that I became sadder and sadder each passing day. The reason I felt so miserable was because it wasn't long before me and Dad would have to move out again. We'd be moving out on Thursday - 4 days away...

Nobody except for Dib and Gaz knew about the move - they felt awful about it too. Within these two months, I had actually managed to keep stable friendships and have fun for once. I'd moved in and out of each place with nothing but boredom. This time was much different. Maybe it was because I felt at home here. Wherever else we'd go just didn't feel right. Sure, the atmosphere here was awful; poor education, litter around every corner, humanity seemed blind} all of that in this small place. Outside of this, however, was even more depressing. People here didn't know much, but they sure knew how to be happy. I guess that was another reason I was thankful to move here.
'I should be happy...'
It should be an honour moving here, keeping this place in my memory. Still, that never shook off that dreadful feeling of knowing that I won't be coming back. This week - I knew - was going to be such a struggle. It's heartbreaking when moving away from somebody close to you. I hadn't felt this way about someone in a good few years but the outcome was going to be near enough the same - I knew that. To think of the reactions I'd get: Alex would be down in the dumps, Gir would freak out and Zim... I don't know about him. Maybe I'm only thinking this because I feel like we're good companions, but I feel like Zim wouldn't be happy about me moving. I'd come to learn a lot about Zim and I learn about people rather quickly compared to others. 
Zim would most likely try to cage his feelings as a way to show dominance. Zim was the type of person who cannot be perceived as 'sympathetic' or 'weak'; from where he came from, feeling such a way is considered weak. I definitely think Zim would find somewhere in his heart to care, despite telling nobody personally. Gir's the polar opposite, he would bawl his eyes out! I was certainly not ready for that...

'As annoying as they are, I am going to miss them...' 

I had just finished packing my fourth box. There was still plenty of time left to pack but I wanted to do it sooner so I'd have more time to hang out with my friends. I scheduled plans to hang out with them; one day for one person. It being the Sunday night, I planned it ahead of time. Monday, I'd hang out with Alex; Tuesday, it'd be Dib and Gaz (since they're siblings) and Wednesday would be the day I'd spend my time with Zim and Gir. It was weird, but telling Zim of all people was my main worry - that's why I left it for last. 
I only wondered how my week would turn out...
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That school morning, I'd met up with Alex. It wouldn't just be after school that I'd spend time with her, I would much prefer to make the most of it with her. She helped me a lot in the past and we were partners for most of our work in school. We never really got the chance to hang out much outside of the building so today would be a treat! Little did I know, she'd planned a whole evening out. 

We both ended up going to the cinema at around 7pm, watching a series of films that were there to offer. It wasn't until midnight that we left the place! The first film was probably the only film we both actually concentrated on and watched properly. For the rest of the night after that, we just messed around (in the bathrooms mostly so that we didn't get complaints from others seated in the room watching the film). The main reason we never really concentrated on the second film was because it wasn't as interesting as the trailers perceived it to be. It was an action movie and the trailers were great; just by watching the start, we knew it was going to be boring. Whenever we'd hear a loud noise blasting from the speakers, we dashed from the bathroom and into the screen room only to find out that nothing happened. Then it came towards the end of the movie - still no action! A waste of money, but one heck of a time!

It only changed when I mentioned the fact that I'd be moving away. I gained a reaction from her that I expected... a frown...
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It was now Tuesday, where I ended up waking later than usual (makes sense, we didn't get home until 1am). I didn't arrive at school until 10am, which relieved Dib. He was weird when it came to me; he'd always concern over my safety whenever I'm off. I guess that one time Zim kidnapped the three of us still lurked his mind. So really, I wasn't too bothered about the reason. Dib is a close friend of mine and stopped getting himself worked up about these things in the end - once I confronted him about it.

Again, Zim and I rarely spoke today as it was the day where me, Dib and Gaz would spend as much time as possible together. We didn't do anything like me and Alex did (Alex was more extroverted compared to the siblings), but we stargazed on top of their roof. I only recognised it since I remember bumping into Dib up there many chapters ago. ;)
The evening was very relaxing after munching on all different types of sweets, chocolates and junk food whilst taking turns playing video games on Gaz's console. That obviously led to Dibs favoured activity which was stargazing. A little mix of what the two enjoyed most of all really made this night special - 10x better than the occasional meal me and my father would have there. Bringing that up reminds me to the topic of moving. Dib was the one to ask the most questions about it, Gaz just didn't like bringing it up - she knew it upset all of us so she didn't feel any need to bother me about it.
I only answered truthfully. He asked me where it was that I was moving to, the reply was 'I don't know, I haven't asked my Dad that.' He'd always answer every question with an 'oh' of dissatisfaction, the word was barely audible at all. Then we'd move onto another topic and somehow it would shift to him asking another question! I eventually found it to be annoying yet I didn't comment on it, purely because I didn't want to have a go at Dib when this would be the last time to properly see and or hang out with him. 
Truth given, the night was awesome ...despite the urge Dib felt to bug me every once in a while about the moving topic. Needles to say, I enjoyed - so did the others, too!
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The week fell by so rapidly because of my fear of leaving. I came to learn that you try and avoid things in life, the more those things let themselves be known. What's upsetting was the fact that Wednesday would be the day for me to hang out with Zim and tell him the sad news. He didn't know and he was surely confused when I pushed him away. So when I reached the doorstep, he answered, crossing his arms and scoffing. 
"Well, well, well if it isn't my dearest companion." He leaned forward, staring from my shoes to my forehead. "Come to apologise, old friend?"
This reaction surprised me, as I myself didn't understand the reason Zim acted this way. It didn't occur to me that Zim tried his best to gain my attention all week but started to hate me for ignoring him. Unlike others, he demands things straight away. Dib and Gaz knew what was going on so they never exactly questioned my behaviour. Alex was slightly puzzled but left me be, knowing that I'd talk to her in my own time - which I did. But Zim and his 'family' were entirely different. And no, not because they weren't human. Of course, that was a reason but it wasn't the reason. Overall, their mindset was different; they thought differently, acted differently, they even spoke differently! That was no surprise.
"Apologise?" I finally answered, confusion filling my only thoughts.
"Yes, 'Apologise!" He quoted, using his fingers in a 'bunny ear' motion. "You dare ignore the almighty Zim! Especially after not clarifying why!" Zim looked enraged, as if he'd been betrayed.
"Oh gosh..! I'm sorry for not telling you..." I sighed, finally having the courage to tell him. "Zim...

this may be the last time you'll ever see me..."
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