~~~~~~~~~Dipper's POV~~~~~~~~~

It had been about a week, almost two. (y/n) had gotten most of her strength back, and would often go around the house (mostly with Mabel).

Everyone really liked her, and it wasn't hard to see why. She was really nice and easygoing, though sometimes quite stubborn. She was usually cheery, and fun to be around.

She was also really pretty...

I-I mean- What?!?

At the time, I was at the gift shop behind the counter attending a costumer. As they left, I heard soft footsteps coming over.

"Hey Dip!" (y/n) greeted with a warm smile.

Her cheeriness was always contagious, and I found myself smiling back. "Hey (y/n), how are you feeling?"

"Getting better each day." she replied, making me chuckle softly.

"Good, I'm glad." I said as I closed the cash register.

The costumer left, and (y/n) and I chatted for a bit. That's another thing about her, she was really easy to talk to, and I'd always be at ease with her.

Not long after, I heard the gift shop door open. I groaned at the sight of the bleach blonde bimbo.

(y/n) peaked from above my shoulder. "Wait, isn't that Pacifica Northwest...?!?" I nodded, making her look at me confused. "Why's she in a place like this? Doesn't she hate anything that's not high class?"

"It's because I'm here..." I responded with a sigh.

(y/n) tilted her head a bit confused as Pacifica walked over. "Hi Dippy!!!" I cringed at the nickname.

"What do you want, Pacifica?" I asked, now salty.

She leaned against the counter. "I was just wondering if you'd like to go to this new restaurant that opened in town later."

"Can't. Busy."

She looked at me a bit annoyed. "Doing what?" Her gaze shifted over to (y/n), her stare quickly turning into a glare. "And who are you?"

"Oh, uh, I'm (y/n)." she responded.

"Do you, like, work here or something?" Pacifica asked, getting more annoyed with each second that past.

"Well, no."

"She's been staying with us for a few days." I explained. "Why do you ask?"

"Oh, just wondering~!" She said while forcing an innocent smile. "I should leave now. See you around, Dippy~!" With that, she left, allowing me to let out a sigh.

"What was that about?" asked (y/n).

I thought for a moment, wondering if I should tell her. Then again, she already saw an ogre, so she must know about Gravity Falls' weirdness, right? "You know about Gravity Falls'... weird side, right?"

"You mean the supernatural and stuff? Yeah."

"Well, when we were twelve, I sort of saved her from this ghost and ever since then she's been trying to go out with me." I explained.

I could tell she wanted to laugh, but held it in. "I'm sorry, if there's anything I know about the Northwest is that they're very persistent with what they want."

"How come you know so much about them?"

"I've met them before, Priscilla Northwest once asked for my mother's help in something."

A question came into my mind though. "Who exactly is your mother anyways?"

She tensed up a bit, her face turning a bit pale, making me worry. "U-uh, well-"

"Look at you two~!!!" I heard Mabel's voice. I turned to see her walking over to the counter. "You seem to be getting along well~!!!"

"Yeah, I guess we are!" I replied, a small smile on my face.

(y/n) let out a soft chuckle. "Yeah! But anyways, I have to use the bathroom. It was the first door on the left, right?"

"Yep!" Mabel quickly answered. (y/n) walked away, and I couldn't help but let a smile grow on my face as he left. I've never been the type of person to make friends easily, so I was glad we were getting along.

"Uh-oh~!" A smirked grew on Mabel's face.

"What?"

"Looks like someone really likes (y/n)~!"

"Well, yeah, she's really cool. Everyone likes her."

"Not that type of like, dummy!" She said as she punched my shoulder. "I mean like like her!"

I felt my cheeks heat up. "W-What?!? N-no!!! I don't even know her that well, why would I like her like that?!?"

"Love at first sight, Dipper!!!" She joyfully twirled around.

"I don't like her like that!" I forced through gritted teeth as I glared at my sister.

"(y/n), you're back!!!"

"H-huh?!?" I quickly turned to see no one coming over. Mabel began laughing her guts off as he fell on the floor. I growled in anger.

"You do like her!!!"

"No, I don't!!!"

She stood up, wiping her tears as she calmed down. "Oh bro, I'll get you to admit it soon enough, you'll see~!"

I crossed my arms with a huff, seeing her leave the room. She could be so annoying sometimes!!! "What did I miss?" I jumped a bit at the sudden voice. (y/n) was now walking over.

"Oh, (y-y/n), you're back!"

"Are you ok? Your face is a bit red."

"O-oh, heh, I'm ok." She gently placed the back of her hand against my forehead, making my cheeks heat up even more. "(y-y/n)...?!?"

"You don't have a fever..."

I gently took her hand and pulled it away with a soft smile. "I'm ok, honest..."

Her face turned a bit pink before she gave me a shy smile. "R-right, sorry..."

We both chuckled a bit, and I felt a warm feeling in my chest.

Is what Mabel said true...?

Did I... like (y/n)...?

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

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