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(t/s)=Type of swimsuit (bikini, full, etc...)

Your POV

Today was the hottest day of summer and we were SUPER bored, not to mention exhausted because of the heat. Dipper, Mabel, Stan, Soos, and I were all laying in the living room doing absolutely nothing.

News Reporter(Toby): *tv* Watch out, Gravity Falls, because at 110 degrees we're looking at the hottest day of the summer!!!

Dipper: All in favor of doing nothing all day say "Uhg....!!!"

You, Dipper, Mabel, Soos, and Stan: Uhg....!!!

Waddles: *walks to Stan*

Stan: I'm gonna throw this pig out of the house!!!

Waddles: *licks Stan's cheek*

Stan: You called my bluff, pig.

News Reposter: On the bright side, pun very much intended, it's opening week at the Gravity Falls pool!!!

Mabel: Gravity Falls pool?!?

Dipper: Today?!?

Soos: Pun intended?!?

Stan: Quick, to the car!!!

You, Dipper, Mabel, and Soos: *stand up*

Stan: *tries to get up but gets stuck on the floor because of his sweat* Hey kids, a little help here.

You, Dipper, and Mabel: *each take out a spatula and start getting Stan out of the floor*

Stan: *gets up with pieces of wood still on his back* Alright, off to the pool! *goes outside*

News Reporter: And remember to be on alert for random wildfires!

Stan: *outside* Wait, wha-? AHHH!!!

You, Dipper, Mabel, and Soos: ...

Mabel: He'll be fine.

We all got our swimsuits. I had a (f/c)(t/s) with a (whatever you want) design. We all then went to the pool. When we got there, the twins, Stan, and Soos went into the pool area. I however didn't. Something was holding me back. I kept seeing a faint yellow glow in the forest. I finally broke off my curiosity and just went inside.

Mabel: Ah, the pool! Sparkling oasis of summer enchantment!

Stan: Yeah, nothing like sitting in a moist tub with strangers. I like the bus but wet.

Dipper: *looking at Soos's towel* Why would a sun need to wear sunglasses?

You: Don't take the fun out of the design, Dip.

Mabel: Woah, woah, woah!!! Stop the presses!!! Who's that?!?

She points at a guy in a pool with dark skin and long dark hair.

Soos: Oh yeah, word says dude never leaves the pool! People say he's a mysterious loner.

Mabel: ...is it getting hot in here or is it just that guy...?!?!?

You: It's the hottest day of the year, Mabel.

Dipper: Besides, can't you go for one week without having a new crush on some random guy?

Mabel: *shakes her head* Uh-uh! *gasp* Look at his little mustache hairs!!!

Soos: You are clearly enamored. Go to him.

Mabel: *runs off bumping and crashing into many things on her way*

You: *laugh*

Soos: So beautiful...!!!

Dipper: Eh, Mabel's all talk. Wanna know a secret? She's never even kissed a guy before. She always messes it up somehow.

You: I'm guessing you haven't had your first kiss either.

Dipper: *blushes in embarrassment* Wha- Well, neither have you.

You: *wink playfully and smirk* Who says I haven't~?

Dipper: !!!

Stan: Oy, women. *gets hit by a water balloon*

Wendy: *from the lifeguard share* Hey, Mr. Pines!!!

Stan: Wendy? Where's the life guard?

Wendy: I am the life guard! I make the rules sucka!!! *throws a water balloon at Stan* Boosh!!!!

Stan: Ah, she's attacking me with water!!! *runs away*

You, Dipper, and Stan: *laughs*

Dipper: Wow, you work here?

Wendy: I found out lifeguards get free snack privileges! Plus I get the best seat in the house!!!

Dipper: Yeah you do!!! *laughs for an awkward amount of time, then whispers to himself* I've been laughing for too long...!

You: ...

Soos: Dude, are you and Wendy having a secret starring contest because I think your winning.

Dipper: *pushes Soos away and whispers* Soos, shhhhh!

Wendy: *stares at Dipper confused*

Dipper: So hey, you want to shuck more water balloons at Grunkle Stan?

Wendy: I'd love to, but I got to spend the day doing tryouts. We're looking for a new assistant lifeguard!

Dipper: Hey- *clears his throat and speaks in a deeper voice* Hey, *normal voice* what if I was assistant lifeguard?

Wendy: That would be so much fun!!! You're totally in!!! *throws a rescue can at Dipper who catches it* You just have to check in with my boss first, Mr. Poolcheck.

Dipper: Y-your boss? *looks at a man who starts doing push-ups with his second finger, then stares at Dipper*

You: ...good luck to you.

Dipper: Wha-?!?

I left. Usually, I swim for a bit on the pool before I sit on a bench and sketch my surroundings, but today I wasn't in the mood... I just sat on the edge of the pool with my feet touching the water as I daydreamed. I felt someone sit beside me, but I didn't look up.

???: You know kid, every time I see you you're always in a sad mood.

You: Will?!? I haven't seen you in ages!

Will: I've been busy with stuff. Having boy problems?

You: How did you-?!?

Will: You're easy to read, (y/n).

You: *sigh* Well, you're right... *look at Dipper who's hanging out with Wendy*

Will: Forget about him. It's a beautiful day today, no need to waste it.

You: Well, what do you wanna do?

Will: *smirks*

I feel a push on my back and I fall into the pool. I come back to the surface to see Will laughing his lungs off! He was pointing at me while doing that, so I grabbed his arm and pulled him into the pool. Next thing we knew, we were having fun and I forgot all about my Dipper problems!

Dipper's POV

As I sat on the lifeguard seat I see (y/n) with the same guy from a few days ago. They were both laughing as if the funniest thing that happened. (y/n) looked so happy, her smile as bright as the sun. I felt something in my chest, a painful feeling, an anger, what was this?!?

Your POV

The pool day came to an end as they started to close it up. Will and I got out of the pool.

You: Thanks again, Will. Today was really fun!

Will: No problem, kid. You needed the cheering up! I'll see you soon!

You: See ya! *go to the golf cart when you notice Dipper a little bit tense* Hey Dip, how was you day with Wendy?

Dipper: It was fun, how was your day with eyepatch?

You: You mean Will? It was actually great, we hung out and had a lot of fun!

Dipper: Oh, good, good...

You: You seem tense, are you ok?

Dipper: I'm fine, perfectly fine, everything's fine!

You: Ok...?

Mabel: *runs to us more enthusiastically than usual*

You: Well, you're in a good mood!

Mabel: *laughs* I just had an awesome day with a new friend!

The next day we decided to return to the pool. I brought my journal this time to write and/or draw. I sat on the floor underneath the shade of a tree. I was deciding on what to sketch when I saw Will coming my way.

You: Oh, hey!

Will: Hey (y/n)! What are you up to?

You: Well, I was just wondering what to draw. There aren't that many interesting things at the pool.

Will: *sits next to you and speaks pretending to be sad* So I'm not interesting then? I'm offended!

You: *laugh* What are you trying to say?

Will: I always have wanted a self portrait~

You: You want me to sketch you?

Will: If you want to, then yes!

Drawing Will huh? I looked at his messy locks of hair, then at his distinct features, and finally into his big dark eye. He seemed like a challenge. And I like a good challenge.

You: Alright, I'll draw you!

Will: Awesome! Make sure you do all of my handsome features perfectly~

You: *roll your eyes as you let out a soft chuckle*

Half an hour later. I already had the face shape, neck, and shoulders ready and his hair was almost done, I just needed to add more detail. I was gonna start the face when I look at his eye patch. I started to wonder what happened under there, why he covered the eye.

Will: I had an accident.

You: Huh?

Will: You're wondering about my hidden eye, it's why you keep staring at it, right?

You: *laugh embarrassedly* Sorry, I get curious easily. So what happened?

Will: Car accident, I needed surgery and lost my eye.

You: Yeesh, sounds harsh.

Will: You get used to it. Now you tell, how'd you get that golden piece of hair?

You: !!!

Will: I saw it yesterday when your hair was all wet.

You: Oh... Well, being completely honest, I don't exactly know... That probably sounds weird...

Will: Not at all. In Gravity Falls, anything can happen. Besides, I think it looks amazing on you.

You: !!!!! *blush* O-oh, uh, heh, thanks...!!! Uh- anyways, back to the drawing!

His comment had caught me off guard. It had reminded me of what Dipper said the day of the party when I showed him my golden hair. As I did the finishing touches on Will's hair, I took a peek at Dipper who was with Wendy. Here comes that painful feel again... Then I look at Mabel who was in the pool with the guy from yesterday. They seemed to be having fun! I let out a soft chuckle. After a while, I finished sketching Will and give him my journal.

You: I tried my best, sorry if-

Will: Wow, you got talent, kid! This is good! And I'm not just saying that because it's me! *gives you the notebook*

You: Thank you!

Will: *looks at his watch* Sorry to cut this short, but I have to take care of something. Later, (y/n)! *leaves*

You: Later!

I look down at my sketch and smile. A comforting feeling. Every time I felt sad about Dipper being with Wendy, he would always come and cheer me up. Huh. Every time... Almost as he knew... I thought this for a while, before I heard Mr. Poolcheck announce that the pool was about to close.

I stood and made my way to the golf cart. Mabel was happier than ever and had a determined look in her eyes, Dipper looked a lot more tense than yesterday, maybe even annoyed.

When we got home, Mabel told me about Mermando and her plan to bust him out of the pool and let him find his family. Of course I was on board. I knew what it was like to miss your family. We left late at night, Dipper was on guard but distracted with Stan which gave Mabel and me a chance to go to Mermando.

Mabel: *whispers* Hey Mermando, this is my friend (y/n), she's gonna help me help you!

Mermando: *whispers* It is good to meet you, (y/n).

You: *whisper* You too.

Mabel: *unlocks the supply door and whispers* Are you ready to see your family?

Mermando: *whispers* Yes, but how can I, a merman, possibly escape?

Mabel: *whispers* Ok, my original plan was to tape together a bunch of fish sticks to make you a prosthetic pair of people legs.

Mermando: *whispers* Intriguing!

Mabel: *whispers* But then (y/n) got a much better idea.

You: *take out the cooler, open it, put it on the golf cart, start to feel it with water, and whisper* Get in.

Mermando: *jumps out of the pool, wobbles around for a few seconds, and lands on the cooler*

You and Mabel: *high five*

Dipper: Hey, who's there?!?

Mermando: *whispers* Quick, hide me!!! My kind must not be seen!!!

Mabel: *closes the cooler*

Dipper: *flashes his flashlight at you and Mabel* Girls?!? Is there anyone not breaking into the pool tonight?!? What, is Soos here too?!?

Soos: *climbs into the pool area and falls* I'm ok.

Dipper: Go home, Soos!

Soos: You got it! *tries to climb back out*

Dipper: So, why are you two here?!?

Mabel: Uh... no reason!

Mermando: *clears his throat*

Dipper: Did that cooler just clear its throat...?

Mabel: Don't be silly, there isn't a merman in there if that's what you're implying! Who said anything about a merman?!?

Dipper: Mabel, I don't have time for your games!!! If you don't give me those supplies, I'll loose the coolest job ever!!!

Mabel: *sigh* I understand...

I looked at Mabel, defeat all over her face. She cared deeply about Mermando who missed his family, just like me. I needed to help her, so I did the first thing that came to my mind.

You: Hey look, Wendy in a bikini!!!

Dipper: *turns to look* Really?!? At night?!?

You: *pull Mabel to the car, you in the driver seat* Sorry, Dipper!!! *start to drive as fast as you can*

Mabel: You really are the ultimate best friend!!!!

You: Don't mention it!!!

Mabel: We're gonna get you home!!! *gasps as a water balloon hits the cooler*

Dipper: *driving the car behind you and speaks with a megaphone* Hand over the pool supplies in the name of pool law!!!

Mabel: Pool law is dumb!!! And so is your hat!!! *dodges a water balloon*

Dipper: *throws many water balloons*

You: *drive the car in zig zags to avoid the water balloons*

Mabel: Look, Gravity Falls lake!!!

You: *turn right*

We were almost at the lake when Dipper threw one last water balloon which hit the plug of the cooler making it loose the water inside. I roughly pushed the breaks when I saw the sign which sent us flying off the golf cart including the cooler with Mermando inside. Dipper stops in surprise and runs to us.

Mabel: I'm ok. You ok?

You: Yeah.

Dipper: Alright, the jig is up!!! Hand over that cooler!!!

Mabel: *clutches the cooler* Never!!!

Dipper: Why not?!? Why do you even need it?!?

Mabel: *looks at you in worry*

You: *shrug with an apologetic frown*

Mabel: *looks back at Dipper* I needed the cooler to save my new friend because he need to go home and he's really nice and we combed each others' hairs and he needs to be in the cooler because he breathes water because he's a merman!!! *opens the cooler which causes Mermando to spin out*

Mermando: Hola.

Dipper: Woah, way to burry the lead, Mabel...

Mabel: Dipper, Mermando the merman, he's a merman.

Mermando: Nice to meet you. Also, I think I am dying. *starts to run out of water* Water! ¡Agua! ¡Yo necesito!

Mabel: Oh no, Mermando!!! Dipper, you're a lifeguard, give him CPR!!!

You: Or we could-!

Dipper: Mermen don't breathe air!!!

You: Or we-!!!

Mabel: Then give him reverse CPR, doy!!!

You: OR we could throw him in the lake?!?!?

Dipper and Mabel: Oh, right.

You and Dipper: *carry Mermando and throw him into the lake*

Mermando: *tries to dolphin call, but coughs* I am weak from coughing! How will I get my family to hear my calls from the mighty depths of the ocean?

Mabel: I've got it, brb! *runs to the golf cart and gets the megaphone, then comes back* Problem solves!!!

Dipper: *takes the megaphone* Mabel, those are pool supplies, I'll get fired!

Mabel: Dipper, don't you know what's it's like to fall for someone even though you know in your heart that it'll probably never work out but you'd do anything for that person?

Dipper: *thinks for a bit, then looks at you as you squeeze you arm, then sighs and gives Mabel the megaphone* Give Mermando the megaphone...

Mabel: Thanks, Dip. *throws the megaphone at Mermando who catches it*

Mermando: Mabel, I have never met anyone like you.

Mabel: Same here. Except for a zombie, a gnome, and a couple of cute vampires.

You: I don't remember the vampires.

Dipper: Me neither.

Mabel: I don't tell you guys everything. Well, Mermando, I guess this is it.

Mermando: Not quite, this is! *jumps from the water and kisses Mabel*

You: Aww!!!!

Dipper: *turns around* Woah ok, that's gross!

Mermando: *pulls away*

Mabel: Wohoho!!! That was my first kiss!!! *holds Mermando's hand* Goodbye, Mermando.

Mermando: Goodbye, Mabel. *swims away*

You: *put your hand on Dipper's shoulder* You did the right thing, Dip.

Dipper: Yeah yeah.

Mabel: Oh, wait wait!!! One last thing!!!

Mabel runs to some rocks where she does a heroic pose and Mermando jumps about them. Me and Dipper laugh, Mabel soon joining. We go back to the pool, Mr. Poolcheck was NOT happy. I didn't listen to there conversation, but when it ended he came to me.

Dipper: *sigh*

You: You got fired? 

Dipper: Yeah, but it's cool. My job at the Mystery Shack is good enough.

You: *notice Wendy coming towards you two* Hey Dip, someone wants to see you.

Dipper: Huh? *sees Wendy, then looks at you*

You: I'll leave you too alone... *start to walk away*

I go and see Mabel sitting at the edge of the pool surrounded by bottles with notes inside. I giggled at the thought, they were from Mermando. I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to see Dipper looking at me a bit embarrassed.

You: Dip? What happened? Where's Wendy?

Dipper: She left to hang out with her friends.

You: And you didn't go with her because.......?

Dipper: Well, we went to the pool to hang out, all three of us, and we have barely hung out at all.

You: That's true.

Dipper: There's still a bit of time before the pool officially opens. What do you want to do?

You: Mm, maybe... *push Dipper into the pool and laugh*

Dipper: What the-?!? Hey, no fair!!!

You: All's fair in love'n'war!!!

Dipper: *pulls you into the pool*

We spend ten minutes on the pool together before people started arriving. It was fun to hang out with Dipper, and I wouldn't have this any other way.

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

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