[ON PAUSE] Invader Zim x Reader (Requests)

Zim x Artistic!Reader

Huhuhuhu! I'm back from my small hiatus!!!! I'm sorry I took so long I needed to recuperate before coming back and writing some more but I'm all better now and can get back to writing !!!!!!

Requested by: @SpatialDragon

You painted the space. That was your specialty. The glowing astral bodies in the heavens made your art. You encompassed a skill that no one else had in the small town you lived in. The trance you were sucked into while working made people both scared and intrigued at what you were doing. That's why you preferred to work at home. So that's just what you were doing; sitting on your paint-ridden stool, painting the sky. You were just starting to splatter the stars onto the canvas.

"What are you doing up here, human?"

A scream let loose from your throat as you weren't expecting your friend (or "acquaintance") to be on your roof set up with you. He seemed surprised at your actions as he had backed up a step with a concerned look. As your heart felt like it was going to leap out of your chest, you responded back.

"I'm painting. What exactly are you doing here? If fact, how did you even get up here?" You didn't know whether you should be impressed or terrified at the fact that he had just snuck up onto your roofing panel with out you noticing. He tilted his head.

"Painting?" You nodded. 

"Yeah, it's the thing I used to do a lot during lunch." It looked like a light bulb just went off in his brain as he got it.

"Ah! Yes! Zim remembers! Well, let Zim see." Taken aback by his words you cocked an eyebrow at him before handing your piece over to him. He stood there with a blank face as he studied it. He looked back up at you before realizing he was staring and spoke up. "Eh.... Yes, well this is indeed good. However!!! If you are going to paint space, you will do it properly!! Zim will make sure you do this right!" Again, you gave him a confused look. Before you could ask what on Earth he was talking about, he had grabbed all of your art supplies and shoved them into your arms. 

"Wha-?" The green boy grabbed your hand, which made you blush a bit, and led you to his base. You've been there several times before as he liked to keep you around for research purposes on humans. He led you through his living room before stopping in the middle of it and yelling out to the ceiling. 

"Computer!!! Take us to the Voot Cruiser!!!!" In your awe, a  circle piece of the floor began to rise quickly to what you thought was the attic. Actually, it was the hanger for his alien ship. You had no time to stand and admire it though, as Zim had started walking again and brought you over to it. He let go of your hand and hopped into the vehicle, staring at you impatiently. "Well, human, don't keep Zim waiting!!" You jumped in after him, sitting beside him as you set your material down. The roof of the base split in two before the ship shot out and up into the atmosphere. It climbed higher and higher before it suddenly stopped. "We're here human! Begin your painting thingy now!!" You scooted forwards, looking out into the vast colors of the universe. It was magical. Shades of pinks, purples, and blues swirled around in endless beauty for you to capture on your canvas. You grabbed your materials and set up your canvas and your paints before reaching for your brush. Your brush was your way to create. And you were about to create a masterpiece. Soon, you got into your zone and completely blocked out the fact that Zim was hovering over your shoulder, watching your every brush stroke. Before you know it, you were done. A smile slid across your lips as you stood up and backed up a bit to see the whole finished product. "Whoa..." You were taken out of your trance and turned your head to see Zim staring in awe at it. You flashed the alien a smile.

"Like it?" Without looking at you he responded.

"Y/N-human... It's amazing." You chuckled.

"You can have it." This is when he looked at you.

"Really?" You nodded.

"Think of it as a thank you gift for bringing me out here." He gave you a genuine smile and nodded back.

"Zim would like one more request." You tilted your head. He almost sounded hesitant.

"Sure, what is it?" You could almost see a blush on his face.

"Would you paint Zim?"