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(3:32 PM)
Mabel.
(3:32 PM)
Dude. Why are you texting me?
(3:32 PM)
We just finished a movie and Dipper went to the bathroom.
(3:33 PM)
omg did he kiss you yet??
(3:33 PM)
what.
(3:33 PM)
What movie did you watch?
(3:33 PM)
Is he gonna kiss me???
(3:33 PM)
What movie did you watch?
(3:34 PM)
MABEL
(3:34 PM)
Relax, Bill Bill. Just have fun snuggling up to Dipper during the next movie.
(3:34 PM)
I don’t know if we’re even watching another movie.
(3:34 PM)
Oh, you will…
(3:34 PM)
Stop being all mysterious, Mabel.
(3:35 PM)
It’s my job! (;
Bill jumped when the door opened swiftly, fumbling to put his phone away and act natural as Dipper entered. Oh god, how could he act natural when Mabel said they were gonna kiss!?
“You up for another movie?” Dipper asked, holding several DVD cases in hand as he sat down next to the blond.
“Y-Yeah! Yeah, of course!” Bill chirped, laughing nervously and cleared his throat. “That would be awesome..” He chewed anxiously at his bottom lip, looking up wide-eyed at his crush.
Dipper gave a skeptical look, quirking a brow in question. “You alright, man?” Dipper asked with concern, scooting closer to the boy.
“Pfft! Of course I’m okay! Why wouldn’t I be?” He laughed, body stiffening when their thighs touched.
“You sure? You look like you’ve just seen a ghost.” Dipper gave a soft chuckle, placing a hand on the blond’s knee. Bill reacted as if he was just burned by a hot skillet, struggling to get to his feet.
“I- I’ve gotta go to the bathroom!” Bill announced in a loud voice, power walking towards the door, leaving his friend all alone.
Dipper hung his head with a soft sigh, removing his hat to run a hand through his hair. With a frown, he pulled his phone out of his pocket and called Mabel.
(3:41 PM)
“Yo yo, it’s yo sis, bro.”
“Mabel, I need your help.”
“Yesh, you two are ridiculous.”
“What do you mean?”
“Bill’s blowin’ up my phone right now. What the hell did you do the poor kid?!”
“Nothing! I- uggh, I just…”
“Spit it out brobro, you don’t have all day. I can only hold off Bill for so long.”
“He seemed really tense, so I scooted closer to him, and when I put my hand on his knee, h- he just freaked out!”
“Damn, bro! Already going for the D?”
“Mabel! You know that’s not what I was doing.”
“Hahah! I know, bro. I dunno, the kid is just skittish. He’s super nervous, so try to keep that in mind.”
“I’m trying to, Mabel. But every time I try making a move, I get rejected!”
“..Hey, I’m sure he’s not rejecting you.”
“That’s what it feels like..”
“Dip. I still say you should just tell him.”
“No! Not until the moment is right…”
“In that case, the only advice I have for you is to watch a movie he’s interested in and excited about. Let him gush about it to you and listen to every word he says. Smile at him, nod, the works. And after the movie is a little ways in, just put your arm around him.”
“You say that like it’s so simple.”
“You’re the one making it harder than it needs to be. Just put your damn arm around the kid and watch the movie!”
“...Okay.”
“Okay?”
“Okay.”
“Good. Well, blondie is headed your way in a few moments here, but good luck.”
“Hey.”
“Hm?”
“Have fun at the concert tonight.”
“I’m sorry you have to miss it.”
“It’s okay. Seeing Bill is worth it.”
“You are such a dweeb. Anyways, I’ll get you a shirt with Brendon Urie’s face on it.”
“PLEASE!”
“Haha, see ya later, brobro.”
(3:47 PM)
[Call Ended]
Dipper ran his hands down his face with a deep exhale, the nerves in his stomach tightening. He could do this. All he had to do was lift his arm and put it around Bill. Two steps. Only two. Not complicated. Time it right. Tell him you love him. No, shit, wait. Not yet.
Bill entered the room with a shy smile, quietly shutting the door behind him. Dipper sat up, smiling at him. “Hey, Bill.” He greeted breathlessly, scooting over for Bill to sit down. “Feeling better?”
“Much.” He gave a nod, smiling right back as he sat down next to Dipper, sitting cross legged with a small gap between them. “So.. Movie?”
“Yep!” Dipper chirped, popping the P with a soft chuckle. “What movie do you wanna watch?”
“I.. Um…” It was as if at that moment all the movies Bill had ever seen were erased from his memory. “Uhh, what movies do you have?”
“Just about anything you can think of.” Dipper replied. “Plus, we’ve got netflix too.” He watched the boy curiously, unable to hide a smile at his beauty. “What’s your favorite, Bill?” Dipper asked in a warm voice.
Bill turned to look at him, catching his hazel eyes that overwhelmingly warmed his heart. He grinned bright. “The Phantom Of The Opera.”
Dipper loved that movie, but a small white lie wouldn’t hurt. “I’ve never seen it befo–”
“YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!?!?!?” Bill practically jumped on him, bouncing up and down. “OH MAN, YOU HAVE TO! YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT!! IT’S ON NETFLIX! CAN WE WATCH IT, PLEASE!? OH MY GOD YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT!!”
Dipper was so relieved it worked, letting out a breathless laugh. “Of course! Let me pull it up.” He pulled his laptop forwards and logged into Netflix, pulling up the movie while Bill chattered in his ear about how great it was and all the awards it received. Dipper was absolutely head over heals for this man.