"Mabel wake up!!" Pacifica excitedly yelled and pushed me so hard I fell out of bed. I lifted myself up by grabbing the bed and I could tell by pacifica's reaction that I look ridiculous. She had her hand to her mouth looking like she was stopping herself from laughing.

    "Um your hair is kinda-" She let a giggle slip. I couldnt help smiling. 

    "Yeah I can Imagine... hey you're already dressed. Oh it's time for the pride festival.." She nodded excitedly. I had a hard time getting myself up. Her smile and cute outfit made my legs weak. But No. These are just my stupid thoughts. They wont mean anything. 

  "I never imagined you to ever be excited about something so much, You turn into me for. second" I say. She shrugs. 

   "I mean I did learn from the best" Pacifica remarked while smirking at  me as she helped me up from the floor and handed me my hairbrush. I plopped myself on the bed as I went through the strands.

     "So whats the plan for today?" I said as i turned on the tv to Gravity falls News. The camera spanned over the rainbow flags and to a concert stage while Sandra Humenez reported. It became background noise as Pacifica started talking about her list. She was so joyous that it became hard to believe this was the same Pacifica Northwest from 4 years ago. 

     "So first we'll mostly just walk around for a bit and maybe buy some more pride stuff. After that we'll join with the others for the concert. Maybe at some point we can tell off some homophobes and make some friends. There's also those face paint tables where you can get the flags painted on your face or those symbols with the unicorns and dragons and there's lots of glitter involved" Pacifica said as her eyes looked to me knowingly. I squealed in response. The more glitter the better. Glitter made everything better.

    "I don't think this day could sound anymore amazing" I remark as I get up to go shower and change in the bathroom. Pacifica watched the news as she waited for me

____

 *ding* 

 I wasn't expecting to hear from anyone this morning. Dipper and Gideon had already left. Dipper went to go meet up with Gwen and Gideon was forced to be at the car shop. Luckily not all day. I turn my head to see a pink glittery case. Mabel's Phone.. I shouldn't. I lift up the phone and petend to accidentally flip it over. There was a message from... Kyle. And a heart emoji next to his name. I sighed. They've known each other for maybe two weeks now. I really hope no one has said 'I love you' yet. I shook my head. Whatever he wants from her today, he's not getting it. Today is for friends. I quickly flipped the phone backas I hear the bathroom door open. Mabel is wearing a yellow top, pink heaband, pastel blue jeans. and regular flats. I gigled recogning the colors.

   "Nice subtelty, Mabes" I remarked, winking at her. I notice a small blush appear across her face. That's normal right? Blushing when being complimented? Yeah.. right?   "We still have some time so.. before we go what if I did your makeup?" I offered as I rummaged through my bag 

   "Oh sure" She replied as  I got my set out and picked the eye liner.

   "Remember to keep either both eyes closed or the eye I'm working on at least" 

   "Mhm" Mabel said as she listened and sat down next to me. 

    "Hey, earlier you said that 'we'll join with the others'.  Who else are wee meeting up with aside from Dipper?"  I smiled akwardly and rubbed my neck. Wendy, Candy and Gideon we're gonna be there too. I wasn't sure how she might react but i want us to hang out today. 

    "Wendy, Candy, and Gideon..." I trailed off fearing how she would reply. She frowned. 

   "What about 'I want to forget him" do you not get Cif?" Why did that question hurt more when she used the nickname she chose for me?

   "Well thats not possible Mabel. He's my friend. I believe he's become his best self. Things chaneg. I know you have a hard time with that but you have to adapt. I promise, he's better now. Please give it a chance." I tried to sway her. Mabel took a deep breath and breathed out. 

  "Okay. Okay. I'll try" I moved from her eyes to applying lip gloss. 

  "Subtle make up is the best kind. It enhances the beauty you already have." I said as I picked up a mirror for Mabel to see. 

   "Woah. It's amazing!" she said excitedly. "I still look like me..  but better!" I grinned proudly. 

  "Now today is the warmest day of the winter. Lets enjoy it with our friends" I said as we got up and get our bags.

https://youtu.be/Z6usKhzL8uI

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MAbel's POV 

   "I feel like I'm where I belong with all these rainbows" I said and Pacifica laughed. 

   "It's definitley your scene. There's also pins, flags, and some historical stuff. You might also get a lot of free stuff."Pacifica says and as if on point a bunch of people come up to them and shoved free pride stuff into their arms. 

     "A FREE RAINBOW WATER BOTTLE?!" I say excitedly. So many rainbows on everything. This is part of how Sweater Town. Pacifica started to laugh again as she grabbed Mabel's hand. "Come On!!" she continued as she ran through the crowd and they were given more free items. TAll the glitter and rainbows. It all so colorful and pretty.  I looked at Pacifica in front of me as she pulled me along. She was so happy. I have to admit I was finding her new founded free spirt really admirable. I could never imagine her being so joyous when we were 12.

     "Look the face painting booth!" My eyes porbably turned to stars as i squeled at the sight 

     "Can you give me a bi flag as a heart?" The artist nodded. I could feel her look over at me. When I looked up she smiled. "Pan flag?" I nodded.

    "heh yeah"

    "Same" the artist winked. What's happening? That made me feel kinda weird. The artist  then started to use her supplies and painted the colors in the shape of a heart on Pacifica's cheek. It only took a miute and there were no mistakes. 

    "Thanks" Pacifica said as she gave the artist girl 5 dollars from her pocket. 

     "Oh... t-this is free.." The artist girl said confusingly. Pacifica kindly smiled. Awww. She's learned so much.

      "I know... just take it" The artist looked grateful. 

      "thank you" she moved on to me giving her a pan colored heart on the oppisite cheek. The artist was in general very kind but she seemed to be even extra kind to me. "There ya go" She said as she lent me a mirror on the stand. 

    "Ooh it's glittery too!" A glittery pansexual colored heart. My heart is poudning with excitement.

    "Glad you like it. Guess I'll see you guys around" The girl said but I swear her eyes were on me. 

   "Um Mabel did you notice anything about how the girl was acting?" Pacifica asks. OF COURSE I DID.

   "That she was very friendly? Yeah-"

    "Never thought you would be the oblivious type to flirtation" Pacifica cut me off. My eyes widened. OH. I knew her attention to me was different. BUT OH. 

    "What? N-no she wasn't" I still tried to argue. Pacifica looked at at me waiting for the realization. 

   "If it were a boy-"

 "Oh my god she was totally flirting with me" I realize. Pacifica nodded. 

 "Welcome to pride" She snickered. Is this okay? Should I have said I have a boyfriend? But I like being flirted with... Oh no I don't know how to deal with this.

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-Around lunch Time-

Candy's POV

     "Is that Dipper's hat?" I laughed while questioning Wendy. 

     "Hey, He said I could borrow it for today" Wendy smiled. She was wearing an open grey flannel over a black top, and a lesbian pin on her flannel. I wore a black and white stripped shirt with a black denim skirt. She had a balck satchel that beared a biseuxal pin. They had gotten the pins from the free give aways. 

    "We've been walking for awhile now. Lets get sme food." As they walked they took notice of a small outdoors dining areah. I sat down. Wendy and I had been hanging out since the morning. After Grenda moved I started talking to Wendy more. I had been really inspired by her from the unicorn fight.

   "How about Pasta?" I blurted. Her face imediatley went red. 

     "Pasta huh?" Wendy smirkedat me but saw my scared face. They dont serve pasta at these things. Why would I ever say that. "Hey its okay. I was just joking with you. How about a couple of burgers?" I smiled, relieved. Hanging out with her had been great. 

    "Veggie Burger for me please" I said as I handed Wendy $10.  Wendy put her hand over mine and pushed it away rejecting the money.

    "I got it" Wendy replied and made her way over to the food stand. I sighed and layed her head on th tabel on her arms. I had mixed feelings. On one hand, today had been really good. It was just Wendy and I hanging out and we would meet up with the group later on, have even more fun. Kyle and Amada were not the type of people to even come near a pride event so bonus, I would never have to see them today. On the other hand being around Wendy this much was making me feel like I had to be on her feet every minute. Wendy made her nervous. I heard footsteps coming towards the table. Wendy was back.  

    "Here ya go" Wendy said as she sat down next to me. So close I thought to myself. I lifted my head and took the burger. 

    "Thank you" I say trying to avoid eye contact. We had become friends sure but my feelings didn''t happen at the beginning. At least not that I'm aware of. I've only become more aware recently of the way she makes me feel. Girls constantly were checking Wendy out which made me pretty uncomfortable. I could tell Wendy sensed them looking at her but she ignored it for the most part. 

   "So, are you doing ok?" 

    "hm?"

   "From ya know..?" She asks hinting at the kyle incident.

   "Oh... yea I'm fine right now.." I reply somehwat hesitatntly. Wendy moved in a little closer. Almost closing the space between them. (they're bodies not they're lips. Didnt know how to make that clear here). 

    "I'll always be here for you" I was not expecting such a promise from her but they made me feel not alone. For a moment my nervousness subsided as I put my head on her shoulder and I felt her head on mine. 

  "Thank you for being my friend" I thought aloud but I didn't mind this being heard.

  "Of course" Wendy put her hand over mine which caused me to look up at Wendy. I wonder if she meant to do it. Tho she seemed aware,I think the action was still an unconcious decission. 

https://youtu.be/a_aXscmzWEg

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Mabel's POV

    "Ooh nice! They've got a stage here and everything." I admired as Pacifica made sure we were in the front.

    "Hey guys!" I heard Dipper's voice as he ran up to us.

   "Oh they're you are! Just a few more minutes until the concnert starts." I say feeling at this point more excited than Pacifica. 

  "Yeah, and Gwen is here too by the way" 

  "Don't worry I remeber you said you we're gonna start the day off with her" Pacifica commented.   

   "So does Gwen go these things a lot" I ask with a smirk making Pacifica laugh.

 "She's bi. So yes but she does like me" Dipper says definitely trying to reassure himself more than us. We look at each other and holding in our laugh now and nodding. I was surprised by how well pacifica was taking this. Dipper was out with Gwen on our hang out. Eventually Gideon found us as well. 

    "Sorry! Amada and my dad really didn't wanna let me go" he said after running over. No one asked about it. We didn't wanna focus on any of that and I think he was glad that we didn't ask.

     "Just one more minute!" I cheered happily trying my best to ignore Gideon's presence. I hadn't been to any kind of performance since Several Timez.  

   "Wasn't there a dork next to me?" Pacifica says. We look to her side to see an empty space. I notice Dipper a bit farther with Gwen. I can't believe how commited it seems he is to her. 

   "Cif?"

   "I'm fine Mabes" I half smile and put my hand on her shoulder. 

     "Good evening everyone! We have a great line of local bands and singers. Yeah this is basically a talent show. We-we have no idea what happened to several timez-" someone in the audience raises they're hand with a puzzled look. "No time for questions kid! Lets get this thing rolling." The host looks down at a clipboard with a sheet of paper. "These two girls are new here. They performed in Texas a while back where one of them grew up. Here they are Maddie & Tae!" (Inspired by Girl Meets World. Yes)

     "Hey ya'll. We deicded we'd perform the same song we performed in Texas" Maddie said joyfully. 

    "It's a love song"

    "Uh oh" Gideon and I said in unison as we both looked to Pacifica. Of course they would start with a love song. Dipper and Gwen were closer back to us now but still not as close as Pacifica would like. I turned my head to Gideon in confusion. "Why'd you say it?" 

   "Pacifica has been my best friend for the past 4 years. I know too.. not that she would need to tell me." Gideon said in a way that implied Pacifica's feelings for Dipper are obvious. He wasn't wrong. They definitely were obvious. 

   "This is called, No Place Like you" 

Lyrics :

"California cherry cola, sandy skies in Arizona
Smoky mountain blowin' through Tennessee
Oklahoma sweet magnolia, Kansas over my right shoulder
Bending strings down in New Orleans"

The california part caught my attention immediately. I started to think about it pretty deeply. I dont know why. Did I ever even missed home last time I was in Gravity Falls. I loved it here. DIpper and I had reaal friends here. The town of weirdness somehow gave us more reality. 

"Everywhere I go, I see your smile
I wish I could see yours once in a while" 

I looked over to Pacifica. The blondes smile had faded. She looked deep in thought. Like she was taking every word in. 

"The sun comes up and it sinks back down
On every five-star dream in every two-star town
There's a lot to see from a windshield view
But sometimes, I wish I could close my eyes and click my shoes
'Cause there's no place like you
No place like you
No place like you
Ooooooooh"

    I looked down on the sun necklace Gideon gave me. I'd completely fogotten that I was still wearing it. I felt my face flush of embarrasment. I looked over to Gideon to make sure he was focused on the concert before I ripped the necklace off... well not really rip, its okay. It still works.  I took it off and put it in my bag. When i looked back I swear I saw his head turn to the stage. 

"Killing time in Texarkana, rolling tide in Alabama
The closer that I get, you're still too far
So half a dozen tanks of gas, fighting traffic getting back
I'd trade a first-class seat in for your arms""

    I look to Pacifica again. This time noticing that Pacifica was trying to get closer to Dipper and Gwen. She can not be serious right now. I grabbed her arm. "What are you doing?!" I whisper scolded.  There was no way i was gonna be left alone next to Gideon.

    "I-I'll be right back dont worry about it" Pacifica said as she pushed my hold away

    "Wait no Paifica wait!-" But it was to late. Pacifica was off. I looked at Gideon and to the floor letting out an awkward "hehe" (pronounced Heh-heh) Gideon noticed but only smiled and looked back to the sinegrs. Good. No questions. No small talk. None of that.

"The sun comes up and it sinks back down
On every five-star dream in every two-star town
There's a lot to see from a windshield view
But sometimes, I wish I could close my eyes and click my shoes
'Cause there's no place like you
No place like you
No place like you"

I started to sway to the song not sure what to do anymore. Pacifica was no longer in sight.. which didn't make sense because Dipper and Gwen were only five feet away. Only Gideon and I were left. This was supposed to be a night for the friends... and where were Candy and Wendy? This is what I was trying to avoid dammit!

"Everywhere I go, I see your smile
I wish I could see yours once in a while" 

    As I let myself listen to the song, I let a little smile appear. I felt eyes on me. I caught a glimpse of Gideon with that stupid soft smile he was wearing when I first saw him again at the mall. My face felt warm but Ignored it and consetrated on the lyrics of the song thinking about Dipper and Pacifica. 

"The sun comes up and it sinks back down

On every five-star dream in every two-star town
There's a lot to see from a windshield view
But sometimes, I wish I could close my eyes and click my shoes
'Cause there's no place like you
No place like you
No place like you
Ooooooooh"

"Yeah, there's no place like you
No place like you
No place like you
Ooooooooh"

A hand from behind grabs my shoulder. 

    "Ah!" I yelped. Luckily it was it's just Wendy and Candy

  "Its just us" Candy says. 

   "Sorry we're so late with the meeting up, guys. It got weirdly crowded for a town and we decided to watch in the back and wait for the song to be over" Wendy explained

    "Oh" I replied as I calm down. Wait we need to get Pacifica now. 

    "Have you guys seen Pacifica? She took off like 6 minutes ago with no explanation" Gideon asked. 

    "Well thats strange" 

     "Wait wait she left you guys all alone?" Candy questioned trying not to grin in amusement. Gideon blushed akwardly and my fist clenched as I glared at Candy. The reddness in my face could be mistaken for either blushing or anger. I didn't even know which one it was anymore. 

    Wendy laughed a little and rolled her while smiling. "Im just playing with you girl" Candy continued.

    "Pacifica could not have gone far-"

    "Im right here" a voice said behind Mabel and Gideon would caused both to jump a little

   "Girl where have you been?" I said in a somewhat annoyed tone glaring at her. 

    "I- uh.. Was just looking around" She tried. 

    "No you wee spying on Dipper and Gwen. But from where?? You were no where to be seen"

    "I couldn't let them see what I was doing"

     "So you hid behind plants?" 

      "Pfft no-yes" Mabel laughed a little in response. "What?" Pacifica questioned.

      "It's just I havent hid behind anything spying on someone since we were 12. Its funny and kinda cute that you're doing it now" Pacifica's face flushed pink. 

     "Shut up" She said as she looked to her opposite side. "And now Gideon is gone.." 

     "Oh thank god" I commented. No more akwardness except for Dipper's. Now thats how it should be. Pacifica looked at me dissapointedly. 

    "Mabel!" Candy elbowed me. OW by the way. 

   "Mabel I think you should give him another chance. Its been like 4 years. He hasn't done anything in 4 years" Wendy says. WENDY. What is going on? Even she's over it? FOr some reason it coming from her made me think... that I really should listen.

     "Alright next up we actually got someone who grew up right here! A real local thats on the news a lot still... this town needs to find more interesting news... anyways this is gonna be a bit awkward to announce for a number of reasons. But the main one im thinking of right now, he doesnt want to go by his last name and he's solo... two names are easier to announce usually but heres the kid from the news lately, Gideon whatever he decided to change his last name to singing Words Fail from Dear Evan Hansen. and playing guitar"

     "Uhh are they really letting Gideon sing? Last time I heared him sing it sounded more like a southern junior song, ya know?" The girls around Mabel laughed.

   "Good one Mabel" Wendy commented. 

   "Wait and playing guitar? who the hell is this kid? Is 4 years really that long?"

https://youtu.be/RKP9UdIcXFk

"I never meant to make it such a mess
I never thought that it would go this far
So I just stand here sorry
Searching for something to say
Something to say
Words fail, words fail
There's nothing I can say"

I was caught off gaurd by the voice. Nothing at all like how he sounded 4 years ago performing. I could hear these lyrics like as if her mind was yelling at her. It had been a mess... how can someone fix all of that? 

"I guess I thought I could be part of this
I never had this kind of thing before
I never had that perfect girl
Who somehow could see the good part of me"

I   urned to Pacifica who was smiling brightly. I wonder if that lyric was on purpose because now it was out that Pacifica helped him. I'm the one who ever seeing good in him. This is a song from a musical. He didnt even rigt this yet it feels accurate.

"I never had the dad who stuck it out

No corny jokes or baseball gloves
No mom who just was there
'Cause mom was all that she had to be"

Dipper and I are here to finish high school...  are we moving here? Why would we come here for just a semster? Will we be able to see Mom and Dad again Mabel thought to herslef realizing her parents hadn't really explained this to them.

"That's not a worthy explanation
I know there is none
Nothing can make sense of all these things I've done"

l nodded agreeing with the song. I really hope this means he's this self aware. 

"Words fail, words fail
There's nothing I can say
Except sometimes, you see everything you wanted
And sometimes, you see everything you wish you had
And it's right there, right there, right there
In front of you
And you want to believe it's true
So you... make it true
And you think maybe everybody wants it
And needs it... a little bit... too"

My eyes widened in confusion but intense listening. Deeply trying to understand now but knowing theirs dots I am unable connect. Maybe this part wasn't as accurate.

"This was just a sad invention
It wasn't real, I know
But we were happy
I guess I couldn't let that go
I guess I couldn't give that up
I guess I wanted to believe
'Cause if I just believe
Then I don't have to see what's really there"

The last line repeated in my mind. What did that mean. Whats really there? 

"No, I'd rather pretend I'm something better than
These broken parts
Pretend I'm something other than
This mess that I am
'Cause then I don't have to look at it
And no one gets to look at it
No, no one can really see"

My eyes softened and I actually strated to feel sympathy for him. Broken? Mess? Why is that how I feel?

'Cause I've learned to slam on the brake
Before I even turn the key
Before I make the mistake
Before I lead with the worst of me
I never let them see the worst of me"

Learned. Was four years really enough to have learned?  Of course if some lyrics applied not all would. He didn't write the song. They already seen the worst of him.

'Cause what if everyone saw?
What if everyone knew?
Would they like what they saw?
Or would they hate it too?
Will I just keep on running away from what's true?

Running away from your problems? That's what I had done...

"All I ever do is run
So how do I step in
Step into the sun?
Step into the sun"

    I put my hand in my pocket checking to see if  the necklace was still there. It was. I sighed in relief. Everyone applauded. Beofre Gideon walked off the stage I gave him a small smile. A smile of acceptence... or at least tolerence. Acceptence is gonna be hard. I could tell he was surprised but gave a soft smile back.

   "So??" Pacifica said looking to me with a grin. I playfully punched her in the arm. 

   "He's alright" I reply.

   "Wait really?" Candy questioned

   "you're accpeting him?" Pacifica pushed. I quickly stop her.

  "That depends how you define accepting. For now I would call it tolerating." Pacifica embraced me in a big hug. I knew I would have to accept him at some point. He called her... his best friend. 

   "Thank you!" I was surprised by the hug and my face flushed for like the 5th time today. 

   "Why do you care so much?" I questioned her still.  Pacifica looked down with a sad smile. "I guess we just kinda understand each other.." Pacifica trailed off. Why is that kinda scary? I find that a bit worrisome. 

    "O-oh ok" I replied. A few more singers came on and the group even got to lift up their phones with the flashlight and sway to the songs. Dipper and Gwen ended up coming up rght next to us during the phone swaying. Thankfully Pacifica had calmed herself and didn't care in the moment. (Lined up: Gideon, Mabel, Candy, Wendy, Pacifica, Dipper, Gwen) Gideon and I were less awkward and stiff. Everyone was calm now. We all looked at each other smiling from time to time. I was surprised by how good it felt. 

    "Alright everyone wanna get some dinner? On me" Wendy said and we all cheered. I see Gwen hesitate and Dipper looked over at her. 

    "I should probably go" 

    "No, dont. I can pay for you" Gwen's eyes widen but she then smiled at him with an apreciative look. Pacifica looked up at them for just a moment. I could tell she was hoping Gwen would reject the offer but at the same time I know Pcifica knows how guilt feels now. 

    "You should come. I'll put in some money" Pacifica finally says. There it is.

   "Paz-" 

  "Are you sure?" Gideon and I whisper to her on oppsite ends. Pacifica nodded. 

 "Yeah. lets go" Gwen looked at Pacifica in surprise. "Thank you" She then smiled at Dipper as the group followed Wendy

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Table |

  Wendy| Gwen| Dipper|. Gideon

____________________________________          Candy|                Mabel| Pacifica

Down the table Dipper and Gwen were having a lon conversation which they were clearly both very into. Gwen was even giggling. Candy was watching Wendy basically flirt with the waitress waitress. I need to get my matchmaking gloves back on. Gideon  was scrolling trhough his phone. I feel like he's not sure how to act since I started tolerating him.  Pacifica looked at Dipper and Gwen sadly. I nudge her. 

   "Hey are you okay?" I ask.

   "Wha- uh are you oky? You're the one who has to make things up-" Pacifica whisper scolded

   "With Gideon? Hey, crazy? We're past that. I just accepted slash tolerated. The attention is on you now" I look to Gideon for a moment just to make sure he's still scrolling then back to Pacifica. "It's time to focus on this" I say pushing Pacifica's face to look back at Gwen and Dipper. I point my finger between dipper and her. 

  "You're about to scheme aren't you?" Yes Cif yes I am.

   "Its been awhile" 

    "I think I can help" Gideon offers. So he was listening... okay. That's fine.

    "Huh?" I questioned. "No offesne but this scheme doesn't include any of that evilness" Gideon smiled and thought to himself for a moment. 

   "Well you're trying to help out Pacifica with Dipper which means we'd basically have to lure Gwen away from him... thats kinda evil in away. I mean Dipper and Gwen look pretty happy together but you want to take them apart so Pacifica can be happy" Both Pacifica and I's eyes widened. I heard her laugh. Wow Pacifica. Really?

    "Mabel?" 

  "Ugh fine. We need to call someone she knows or use like a voice change thing."

   "Who would be calling her right now" 

   "She was with another girl earlier today. Blonde. Green sweater." Gideon commented

  "I know her" I jumped again at Candy's voice. Why is everyone coming in to the conversation? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. 

    "Please stop doing that" I say. Candy let out a small laugh. 

   "Sorry Mabel. Anyways her name is Lola. We were... aquitances and classmates."

    "Ok great. So we somehow get Lola or change one of our voices with an app to sound like her. then call Gwen" 

     "But how do we make sure Gwen doesn't come back right away and notice its basically a prank?" Gideon questioned.

    "We send her halfway across town" Pacifica chimed. 

     "Jeez Cif" 

     "What? You got a better idea? Queen of schemes?" 

     "Well we could've sent her on a wild goose chase but I suppose both are pretty extreme and take awhile..."

     "Yeah. Thats good but to much work for right now" Wendy's voice came. Wendy and Candy had switched. I look to Dipper and Gwen making sure they were distarted but Dipper looked a bit suspisious of us

"Like I was gonna let yall do a scheme without me. I haven't gotten to do this for like 2 years" 

   "Has anyone recorded Lolas voice?" Pacifica asked. Everyone shook their head. I saw Gideon feel his pocket for something and he got up.

    "Don't worry. I got it" He said as he got up and walked over to the counter where they had one of those old looking phones.

    "Do those even work still?" Pacifica questioned. I see him take out...  the amuelt?! 

   "Is that??" The amulet shined blue. Not green or teal. It couldn't be the same one. I broke his old one.

    "Wait a minute. I think thats some kind of gem" Pacifica commented. Gideon held the gem near the phone. Something lit up around the phone like lightning. He picked it up and dialed.

   "Is this gonna work?" Pacifica asked. I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

    "Magic is cheating" I said with my chin down on the table. Fake schemer. Pacifica turned her head to me and and giggled. She patted my hair. A phone went off from the middle of the table. No way..

   "Oh sorry I gotta take this" Gwen said with a lingering touch on Dipper's shoulder, then she walked away. Luckily to the opposite end of Gideon. A few minutes passed and Gideon came back to sit down right before Gwen. Gwen came over to Dipper.

      "I gotta go but I'll see you at school"  Gwen says as she she kissed Dipper's cheek an took ther her plate up to the counter.  "Thank you" She said to Wendy and Pacifica. Wendy waved and Pacifica nodded. Wendy sat back down across from Candy. I pushed Pacifica to get up. Pacifica looked at me to confirm if it was okay. Duh obviously.

     "Cif what do you think we did this for? Its fine. I'm fine" I  reassured her. 

     "What am I supposed to say?"

     "What do you mean? You guys are friends. You know how to talk to him" Pacifica nodded. Gideon smiled at Pacifca also trying to reassure her. Pacifica walked over next to Dipper. Come on pacifcia. Act normal. 

      "Hi" Pacifica said getting Dipper's attention. 

     "Oh.. Hi... " Dipper looked up at Pacifica seeming somewhat surprsied but smiled. But the vibe was still super awkward. He pulled out the chair and gestered to the seat. Pacifica smiled bright as she sat down and Wendy and Candy welcomed her to the other side of the table. 

    "So we've kinda barely talked this week..." 

    "Yeah... sorry about that. Guess I've just been kinda distracted" Dipper awkwardly replied. Yes everything Dipper does is awkward. 

 "W-we're cool right?" Aw Pacifica. Dipper eyes widened and his smile turned to a frown. 

   "Of course we're cool Pacifica.. Distracted is honestly the best argument I got. I don't really know why we haven't talked.."

   "You guys are sooo awkward" Wendy commented.

  "Shut up" Pacifica and Dipper say in unison defensivley "Aww but you're also adorable" They're faces flushed. Pacifica looks to Dipper. 

  "I want to be able to talk to you again... because I really liked enjoyed when we talked last time when you guys were here." Everyone at the table 'awed' together. I loved that this group was on the same page. 

  "Me too. I dont know why its so hard for us now.. but I'll try to make more of an effort to" I smiled fondly at the two. This could actually work. They have another chance. I saw Gideon look over at me from the corner of my eye. Knowing he wanted to say something I turned. 

   "So will you finally talk to me now?"  Of course he would ask this. I roll my eyes but smile.

    "Yeah sure" I shrugg as she proceed to take a sip of soda. Gideon smiled looking relieved. When we look back to Dipper and Pacifica I notice Dipper had scooted closer to Pacifica and her head rested on his shoulder. I was a little suspicious if this counted as cheating but they were so adorable. This could be a friend thing. Even if  they're feelings are more than platonic. 

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      "Well I'm ready to crash on my bed" Candy remarked as she streched and yawned.  Wendy nodded as she she practically dragged herself and Candy to their apartment. Both were looking so tired. I probably looked the same. It was pretty late. I turn to Dipper and Pacifica.

      "So what was that?" She questioned. They looked at her with confusion except for Gideon who knew where she was going with this. "The shoulder! The heads! Is that allowed? Is this allowed?" Mabel looked to Gideon for back up. 

   "Since when is it easier to be affectionate than talk?" Gideon chimed. 

   "Guys, Pacifica and I are just friends. I"

    "You better hope Gwen knows that too" Mabel continued.  Dipper rolled his eyes

   "It'll be fine. I'm sure Gwen is one of those people who understand that friends don't always follow the patriarchy" He says as he rolls his eyes at us. Patriarchy? I think I know what that means but whats with the big words? Nerdddd.

   "Good night guys" Gideon said ashe walked away and smiled at me again. I won't lie. I feel like a big weiht has been taken off me. Everything felt much better and I started feeling happier?

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Pacifica's POV

Everyone had gone to bed. I was the last one stadning in the living room turning the lights off. I hear a knock and when I open the door, theres Wendy with Dipper's hat. I knew about the hat switch. I thought it was adorable. What a sweet friendship they had. 

   "Here Sis" Wendy said she put the hat on me, then pushed down on the rim. She winked and walked back to her roo . I put my hand on the hat. 

  "Someday"