~~~~~~~~~Your POV~~~~~~~~~

A day had already passed since that situation with Xavier, and I hadn't seen or heard from him since then, which I was thankful for.

Right now, I had just gotten dressed to go to town again. I would be leaving Gravity Falls not too long from now, and I wanted to get something for Chase since this wouldn't have been posible without him. I didn't really know where each store was, but I do enjoy a good walk from time to time.

As I grabbed my bag, I felt tiny Bill land on my shoulder. "Where are you going?"

"To town, I need to get a few things."

"Town?" A small glare grew on his face. "What if you bump into that human again?"

"You mean Xavier? Don't worry, I'll make sure to stay away from him if I see him." I looked down at him, raising an eyebrow. "I didn't know you worried for me."

He scoffed. "Worry? Please. I just don't want to have to save you again."

"Riiiight."

That's when an idea popped in my head, thinking about it for a while. Bill must've read my thoughts, and tilted his head. "You sure you're okay with that?"

"I'd like to talk to you in public, like a normal friend."

"Since when are we friends?"

I gave a shrug. "Not sure when you became my friend, but I hope it's okay that you're one to me."

He didn't reply, but I could tell by his expression he wasn't upset about it. Maybe just a little shock. I then gently scooped him up from my shoulders and placed him on my bed. "If you are gonna go to town with me, you should dress a bit more... appropriately."

"What do you mean? What's wrong with my outfit?" He fixed his bow tie a bit. "I've heard ladies love a man in a tux."

I rolled my eyes, though I couldn't help the smile that grew on my face. "When it's the appropriate time, yeah. But most people find it weird for someone to dress to fancy just to buy a few things."

"One must always look their best, no matter the occasion."

"You can look your best, Bill. Just not with this." I thought for a while, tilting my head. "I think a simple yellow hoodie would do good to you, and maybe some ripped jeans."

"Why would you rip your own clothes? That's savage."

"It's just a style."

He raised an eyebrow, but didn't complain; he snapped his fingers, and his tux and pants morphed into the outfit I had described. "Fine, but I'm keeping the hat."

"Fine by me."

He sat on my shoulder once more, and once we were outside and far enough in the forest, he stood on the ground in his normal size. "So what exactly are you planning to get?"

"A present for my friend Chase. I was thinking of getting him a new scarf, he really likes scarves. Or maybe a new notebook since he likes to collect them. Ooh! Maybe a new set of headphones, he broke his old ones recently."

"Humans are so weird."

I let out a snicker. "Maybe a bit."

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It didn't take us long to reach the town. I looked around for any stores that had whatever I had in mind, and Bill continued to walk beside me. He had a curious look on his face, like a child who had been taken to a huge toy store for the very first time.

Being honest, it was kinda cute..

"Aww, thanks, little (f/g)~!"

I felt my cheeks grow hot, tensing up a bit. "I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times to-!"

"-to stop reading your mind, I know. Jeez, you're so repetitive!"

Growling under my breath, I heard him snicker. "Look, kid, I don't choose to read your mind. It just happens. I am a dream demon, after all."

With a huff, I crossed my arms, continuing to look around. I soon noticed a small clothing shop, with a blue and gray scarf on one of the manikins. It was simple, but cute, perfect for Chase!

I walked into the store, Bill following behind, and after a bit of searching, I found the scarf I needed.

Turning to Bill, I saw him looking at some of the clothes on the shelves. I tiny smirk grew on my face as I wrapped the scarf around his neck. He turned to me in surprise, his eyes widened, but I only laughed as I backed away.

"Ooh, look at you, so fashion forward~!"

After a few seconds of silence, he struck a pose with a kissy face, speaking in a British accent. "I always look good in anything, darling."

I had to cover my mouth to stop myself from laughing loudly in the middle of the store, but that alone caused a few people to throw a few glances at me.

Not that I cared though, I was having a good time.

I took the scarf back from him, though in the process it also pulled him a bit closer.

By a bit I mean he was now standing directly in front of me....

My heart had started beating faster, and I could feel the heat rushing to my face as I slightly gripped the scarf in my hands. I couldn't look away from his faced from his eyes, and he didn't look away either.

They were odd, and obviously didn't look human. They didn't have any white, just yellow with a black slit in the middle, yet they were still beautiful in their own way.

That wasn't the only thing, there was no denying he was a handsome man. From his nose, to his hair, to the shape of his face itself, to his lips.

His.. lips..

I grew darker at a thought, but shook it off as fast as I could before he could hear them, clearing my throat. "I uh.. I'm gonna go pay for this."

"Alright, I'll be here."

"Y-Yeah.."

Don't tell me...

Was I.. really falling for a demon..?

Thanks for reading!!! 'Till next time!!!

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