Dipper's POV

It had been a few days since the girls brought the unicorn hair, and Ford and I were able to surround the shack with it for protection.

As for today, when I came outside, I saw Stan packing a large white van.

Stan: And don't forget the bug spray!!! It's perfect for spraying in the face of hitchhikers!!!

Dipper: Whoa, an RV? Camping gear? Are you running from the law again?

Soos: Dude, it's the ultimate Oregon road trip adventure!!!

Stan: More like revenge trip.

Dipper: Huh?

Stan: Every year the tourist trap competitor's prank the Mystery Shack. Last year those hooligans duck taped Soos to the ceiling.

Soos: That was a fun seventy eight hours!!!

Stan: Well, no more!!! *gives Dipper an Oregon pamphlet* This year we're visiting every tourist trap along the Redwood Highway and I'm gonna prank back every single one!!!

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *walk near Dipper*

Grenda: Bow-wow!!! Time to let the road dogs bark!!!

Candy: That is us!!! We are the road dogs!!!

Mabel: Thanks for letting me bring Candy and Grenda along for our road trip, Grunkle Stan!!!

Stan: The more the merrier!!! Just sign these non-disclosure agreements. *gives Candy and Grenda some papers* None of your parents are lawyers, right?

Candy, Grenda, and Stan: *enter the RV*

Soos: *jumps down* What do you say, dude? You coming?

Mabel: I already went through the of packing all your stuff~!!! *drops the box, revealing many pictures of you*

Honestly, I was debating with myself all week deciding whether to add this part or not cuz......

Dip, this is creepy af.

Mabel: What the-?!? *sigh* What's that...?

Dipper: *picking up the pictures* Uh- Nothing! Just... (y/n)... stuff...

Mabel and Soos: *GROAN*

Mabel: Bro, I thought you were finally past all this...!

Dipper: *sigh* I know, I know! I know she's not interested and I know it's over, but how do you just turn off your feelings about someone...?

Mabel: Two words, Dipper: move on.

Soos: Yeah dude. And a road trip's the perfect place to meet new people!

Dipper: ... *looks at a picture of you before looking at a travel pamphlet*

You: *walking over* Whatcha got there?

Dipper: AH- Uh- *hides both behind his back* N-Nothing!!! J-just uh, road trip... stuff...!!!

You: Um... ok...? Does that mean you're going on the road trip with us?

Dipper: Y-you're going?

You: Well duh! I'm not missing this opportunity to get back at the others for messing up the shack!

Dipper: Yeah, I'm going to...!

You: Awesome! See you in the RV then!

Dipper: Y-Yeah, see ya...

And so we left the shack and started the road trip. As much as the thought of moving on from (y/n) hurt, I already knew she didn't feel the same way. I had known this for a long time.

Grenda: Man, RVs are amazing!!! I can't believe we're sitting at a table in a moving vehicle!!!

Candy: Ooh!!! Informational travel pamphlets!!! I want to read them all and gain their travel knowledge!!!

Stan: Kid, those useless pamphlets have never helped a single person. The only wrinkly old travel guide you'll need is me. Now look alive, we're coming up on an attraction run by the most black hearted proprietor in all of Oregon!!!

We made it to Granny Sweetkin's Yarnball. It looked harmless, I don't know why Stan wanted to prank this person. When we left the RV...

Stan: Don't let the face fool you, this woman lit my car on fire on two non-consecutive occasions.

Dipper, Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *stare at the massive yarn ball in amazement*

You: LAST ONE IN IS A PAIR OF WAX LIPS!!! *jump into the yarn ball*

Mabel: HEY!!!

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *enter the yarn ball*

Dipper: ...

Girl: *walks by*

Dipper: ... *whispers to himself* Ok, like Soos said: meet new people. *walks over, clearing his throat* So, uh, come here often...?

Girl: No, I'm a tourist.

Dipper: Haha, you're funny, and cute. I mean- not cute! I mean- you're not not cute! *phew* Let me start over. *offers his hand to her* My name is Dopper.

Girl: *places her ice cream upside down in his hand before leaving*

Dipper: *sighs in defeat as the ice cream falls down*

Stan: *from walkie talkie* Dipper, hop to, this ball of yarn isn't gonna prank itself!

Dipper: *nods and walks over to the yarn ball*

Mabel: *pokes her hand out holding a strand of yarn*

Dipper: *grabs the strand of yarn and ties it to the back of the RV as he lets out a sigh*

Stan: Something on your mind, kiddo? You thinking about Miss Cold-Shoulder over there, huh?

Dipper: Ugh, I'm so embarrassed! Look, earlier this summer I ruined my chances with (y/n). And I wanna move on but I'm terrible at talking to girls! The moment I open my mouth around them I unravel like-... like-... well I can't think of a perfect metaphor but you can get the gist. At this rate, I'm gonna grow up to be a sad loner like Toby Determined.

What he doesn't know is that he has a fandom full of people who would do anything to date him.

Stan: Whoa, never say that about yourself. Lucky for you I'm an expert on women! Listen to me, kid, when it comes to girls always be confident. And be funny. But not too funny. And be kind of annoying, but in a lovable way.

Dipper: I dunno, Grunkle Stan. This sounds kinda jerky.

Stan: Hey, "jerky" is just a term non-jerks use to badmouth innocent jerks. Confidence, comedy, some third word starting with a 'c', the three C's of the Stan Pines dating technique! At the next tourist trap try out my advice on the first girl you see!

Dipper: Cool! Grunkle Stan, thanks.

Stan: Hey, I'm full of good ideas! Speaking of which, everyone, now!!!

We all run into the RV and Stan slams on the break which causes the yarn ball to turn into a long long yarn strand. Luckily we drove off, but brought a giant nail stuck in the RV. Next we went to Upside-Down Town where a machine turns around gravity and you walk through an upside down house as if it were normal.

Stan: Ah, Upside-Down Town, the nausea capital of the state. Whatever you do, don't use the bathrooms.

All: *put on the special shoes*

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: Road dogs!!! Woof woof woof!!!

You, Dipper, Mabel, Candy, and Genda: *go into the machine, then into the house*

As I walked around I see a girl taking pictures out the window. This is it, time to take Grunkle Stan's advice.

Dipper: *clears his thoat* Hi, I'm Dipper. Crazy place, right?

Girl: Oh, hi! I'm Emma Sue! You know, if you pretend we're right-side up it looks like everyone's hair is standing on end!

Dipper: Huh, yeah, weird, right? Pretend you're screaming!

Emma: Ok, you gotta take a picture of me though! *gives Dipper her camera and letting her hair loose before doing a screaming pose and screams*

Dipper: *takes a picture* Let's see about- whoa! *lets go on the camera but quickly grabs it* Hoho, just kidding! *chuckles*

Emma: *takes her camera and laughs before playfully punching Dipper* You are the worst!

Dipper: You bet I am! I'm bad, Emma. Kind of a jerk.

Emma's Dad: Emma, c'mon!!! We have to get to Canada before your mother gives birth!!!

Emma: It's a long story.

Dipper: Maybe you could tell me sometime.

Emma: *writes her email in Dipper's hand* Here's my email address! Write me and I'll tell you all about it! *leaves with her family as she waves goodbye*

Dipper: *looks at his hand* A girl gave me her number, and it wasn't out of pity...!!! *jumps in excitement but lands in the "normal" ground in the gift shop, then he stands up* I'm ok!!! I'm better than ok!!! Mabel, hi! There's my Grenda! Candy, looking great, looking great! And (y/n), as amazing as always! *walks away*

Your POV

I felt my face heat up a bit at Dipper's sentence, but I was also a bit confused about it. He seemed a bit... different... But I shrugged it off, it's probably nothing.

Dipper's POV

As we drove off to the next stop...

Dipper: I can't believe it worked! What do I do now? Do I email her?

Stan: No no no, you practice. The more girls you talk to the better you get at it.

Dipper: *writing it down* Grunkle Stan, these tips are priceless!

Stan: And that's just the tip of the advice-burg!!!

And so we went to many tourist traps where I met a girl in each area. I felt more confident each time! Though, even with all the girl's I talked to, I still wouldn't forget my feelings for (y/n)...

Nighttime came and we parked the RV. The girls were in a campfire while Stan and I were in a hot tub.

Stan: So then I said to the bouncer: "Where's your ID, ugly?!?" That's where I got this scar!

Dipper: *laughs* Grunkle Stan, I gotta say this was one of the best days ever!!! Look!!! *lifts his arms, showing many phone numbers and email addresses*

Stan: That's the Stan Pines method, kid! Works every time!

Dipper: I'm just a little worried though, I mean is it bad to flirt with this many girls at once? I'm just trying to get over (y/n), I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings...

Stan: Pfft, please. That's the best part of flirting on a road trip. You're not gonna see any of these gals again!!! *gives a Pit Cola to Dipper* To moving on!

Dipper and Stan: *laugh*

Your POV

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *laugh*

Mabel: Ok, it's time for-

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: Truth or Dare or Don't!!! *point at you*

You: C'mon, guys, you know I'm not a fan of these games.

Mabel: It's just one time!!!

You: Ugh, fine. Truth.

Candy: Why did you deny Dipper's feelings for you...?

Grenda: Yeah, didn't you like him too?

You: Excuse me?!?

Mabel: You do like him, don't you?

You: N-no no no, go back! What do you mean by denying his feelings?

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *share a glance*

Mabel: About a month ago, when we went into the bunker, Dipper confessed to you when he thought you were unconscious. Though it turned out to be the shapeshifter and you heard everything.

You: *blush a bit* Yeah, I remember...

Mabel: But then when you talked later, you told him you didn't feel the same way.

Candy and Grenda: *nod*

You: What...?!? I never gave him an answer...!!! Everything after we locked the shapeshifter is a massive blur, and when I tried to tell him how I felt he'd always brush me off as if he-... already knew...!

Mabel: Wait, so you don't remember shutting him down?!?

You: *shake your head*

Candy: This is very strange, something is not right.

Grenda: I know what you guys need, some alone time!!!

Mabel: Yes, perfect!!!

You: I don't know, guys...

Mabel: C'mon, (y/n), it's only for a bit!

You: ... well... *sigh* Only a bit...

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *cheer*

Dipper's POV

Morning came, and we were on the road to the last tourist trap.

Stan: Alright, campers. We got another day of breaking laws and breaking hearts! Everything up until now has been a walk in the park compared to our next attraction!

Mabel: Is it a walk in the world's biggest park?!?

Stan: Ah, sort of. There she is, kids!!! Mystery Mountain!!!

When we got there...

Stan: Alright, road dogs, I got five bucks for whoever can tip the Big Blue Ox!!! Go go go!!!

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *run out of the RV*

Dipper: *walks out*

You: *walk out* Hey Pine Hat!

Dipper: Oh, hey (y/n).

You: *look at Mabel, Candy, and Grenda who have bright smiles on there faces* So uh... we haven't exactly had much of a chance to hang out since we started this road trip.

Dipper: O-oh- I was just- y-you know, exploring and helping Stan and... stuff...

You: Well I was wondering if you wanted to walk with me around the mountain.

Dipper: Uh, I... *looks at Stan who shakes his head with a growl* ... I'm sorry, I can't, I promised Stan I'd help him with the prank...

You: Oh... Th-that's ok, I um... I guess I'll see you around then... *start walking away, your head down in shame*

Dipper: ... (y-y/n), wait...!

You: *look back at him* Hm?

Dipper: I'll go with you, I can help Stan later.

You: You don't have to-

Dipper: I insist.

You: ... *smile softly* Well if you really want to.

I saw Stan mouthing no to me. I was obviously trying to move on from (y/n) and hanging out with her was the opposite of what I needed to do, but she's still my best friend.

And so we go into Mummy Town. We talked and laugh like we always do. But that was bad news for me, and I just began to regain the feelings I had started forgetting...

You: -and then the pool started turning green because of her bleach blonde hair.

Dipper: *laugh* She deserved it.

You: Definitely. Oh, thank God! *sit on a nearby bench* My feet are killing me!

Dipper: *chuckles while sitting next to you*

I looked at her, a bright warm smile on her face. I felt my cheeks turn red and a small smile grow on my own face.

Why was it so hard to forget your feelings for someone...? Someone as amazing as her...

You: Earth to Pine Hat, do you read me?

Dipper: !!! Uh- yeah, t-totally!

You: *chuckle* Lost you there for a sec.

Dipper: *chuckles a bit awkwardly* S-sorry.

You: You ok though?

Dipper: Y-yeah, I'm ok... Just... th-thinking...

You: Is it ok if I ask what about...?

Dipper: I-it's not really important...

You: ... hey... *place a hand on his shoulder* Whatever it is, you can tell me... I'll never judge you for anything...

Dipper: ...

I looked at her bright beautiful (e/c) eyes as she stared into mine. I found myself leaning over. I knew this was wrong, I knew she didn't like me, I knew I shouldn't do this...

But I couldn't help it...

And it wasn't long until I felt her soft lips press against mine. She placed her hand over mine, and I felt a small smile grow on her face. My heart was beating at a thousand miles per hour, and my face was all shades of red.

Soon after, we both pulled away, opening our eyes. We stared at each other, both our faces deep red, not knowing what to do.

Unfortunately, the whole moment ended when...

Voice: Oh, Dipper, hey!!!

You and Dipper: !!!

Dipper: *gasp* Corn maze girl!

Girl: I was wondering when you'd call!

You: Uh, Pine Hat...? Who's this...?

Dipper: Nobody! Uh- I mean- somebody, but-

Emma: Dipper!!! *walks towards you* I didn't recognize you right-side up!!! You'll never guess where my mom gave birth! Hey, who are these girls?

Girl 2: Dipper? Why haven't you called? Did our romantic log ride mean nothing to you?

You: *cross your arms, now a bit angry* Dipper, what the heck is going on?

Dipper: I- Well- I um-!

Emma: I think he asked us all on a date!!!

You: What? No. That's not- That doesn't sound like you. You didn't really do that, did you...?

Dipper: W-well- I- Th-the thing i-is-! ...

You: ... O-oh... I see... I didn't think you had it in you... *run away*

Dipper: No, (y/n), wait-!!!

I can't believe this is happening!!! And it's all my fault!!! Why did I ever take Grunkle Stan's dumb advice?!? I should've known it would backfire!!! I have to find him. I had gone to the entrance but no Stan.

Just then my walkie talkie buzzed and Stan started to speak. "Hey, buddy boy! So remember how we were talking about my technique? Well, sometimes it leads to unexpected consequences."

Yeah, I already saw that...

"The good news is: that I've solved the mystery of Oregon's mummies come from. The bad news is: I'm about to become one. Turns out Darlene is one of those mutant spider things. But beyond that, the date's been ok."

Oh no... Oh no oh no oh no... I need to find the others NOW!

Your POV

Mabel: So let me get this straight: you say on a bench, you kissed, and then a lot of girls walked over asking about their previous dates?!?!?

You: Yep, that's pretty much it...

Mabel: Uh-uh, I can't believe this!!!!!

Grenda: Don't worry, (y/n), we'll soon show him Pain Olympics!!!

Candy: Yeah, no one messes with our friend!!!

You: Thanks, guys... But to be honest, this is mostly my own fault... I should've told him beforehand how I felt before he moved on...

Mabel: If he moved on, he wouldn't have kissed you!!!! That jerk!!!!

You: Mabel-

Dipper: *comes running* Guys!!! There you are!!!

Mabel: Betrayer!!!!

You: ...

Candy: What do you want?!?

Dipper: I need your help!!!

Grenda: We're not helping you with anything, you jerk!!!

Mabel: Yeah!!!

Dipper: Look, I'm so sorry about everything, but Stan's in trouble!!!  You can totally kill me later, but right now he needs us!!! I'll explain on the way!!!

As angry as I was with Dipper at the moment, Stan needed help. We went to a cave with many, many, many spider webs. Well, I already knew this would not end well. Stan was hanging from the ceiling, tied in so many spider webs.

Grenda: *cuts the top of the webs with an axe*

Dipper, Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *start untying Stan*

Stan: Quick!!! Before the rest of the venom sets in!!!

We all start running, and I heard the jittery noises of multiple legs running at the same times. We entered a sky trim and tried to escape. Unfortunately...

Stan: Ride like the wind, sky trim!!!

Voice: Welcome to Trambience, the world's slowest treetop tram ride!!! Enjoy the sight at 0.1 miles per hour!!!

Grenda: *groans* Move move move!!!

Dipper: Ugh, can't this thing go any faster?!?!?!?

Voice: No it can't!!! This is Tranbience!!!

All: *feel something on top of the sky trim*

Voice: Enjoying the view?!? Take a picture!!!

Darlene: *looks through the window*

You, Dipper, Mabel, Candy, Grenda, and Stan: AHHHHHHH!!!!

Darlene: *starts to cover the sky trim in a bug spider web*

Stan: We're doomed!!!

Dipper: We're all gonna die!!!

You: Can both of you shut up?!?

Candy: Listen carefully! This sky trim has an emergency trap switch! Bellow us is Oregon's largest Paul Bunyan statue! And Old Reliable goes off in five... *looks at her watch* four... *grabs the emergency drop switch*

Dipper: Candy, wait!!! Don't pull that lever!!!

Stan: Kid, are you crazy?!?

Candy: Now!!! *pulls the switch which makes the sky trim fall*

Sky Trim: *falls on the now shooting geyser and rolls throughout landing next to the RV, crushing the ticket booth*

Spider: *lands under the lumberjack statue, then notices its foot starts coming down* NOOOO!!! *tries to avoid it, but gets half her body trapped underneath, then tries to struggle out* My only weakness, a giant boot!!! A giant newspaper or a giant cup would also have been pretty bad!!!

You, Dipper, Mabel, Candy, Grenda, and Stan: *exit the sky trim all wobbly*

Voice: Thank you for riding Trambience!!! Tell your friends it was a boring, boring ride!!!

Stan: Kid, that was ingenious!!! How'd you know that would work?!?!?!?

Candy: Useless travel pamphlets.

Darlene: Staaaaaanyyyyyy~!!! *turns her skin upright showing her human form* I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me! You'll let me out, right~?!?

Stan: What?!? After all that?!? *walks closer to her* Seriously, do I look like an amnesiac?!?

Darlene: *laughs* You're so funny!!! Have you ever considered becoming a comedian?!?

Stan: You know I actually have?!? Comedy is too subtle these days, my style involves more oversized props!!! Here let me get you o-!

You, Dipper, Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: Stan, no!!!! *pull him back as Darlene turns back to a full spider and tries to attack*

Stan: Oh yeah, right.

Darlene: You win this round, Stan, but mark my words: as long as there's men like you out there with their dumb one-liners and pickup moves I'll never run out of prey!!! *shoots acid*

Stan: Get in the car!!! Get in the car!!!

Dipper's POV

We all get in the RV and drive away. I let out a sigh. (y/n) probably hated me now...

Stan: ... Look, kid, I got to admit something. I'm no expert in women. Truth is I've been divorced once and slapped more times than I can remember! Confidence can buy you a lot, but at the end of the day, pickup artists tend to get our heads bitten off. When it comes to women I'm a failure...

Dipper: Hey, we're both failures.

Stan: Well, at least you still have a chance to fix it.

Dipper: Huh?

Stan: Go talk to her, kid. Tell her how you feel, and be honest.

Dipper: ... *nods*

I went to the back to see (y/n) looking out the window. I could see anger, but also a hint of sadness...

I really messed up, and I didn't know if I could fix it...

But it wouldn't hurt to try, right...?

Dipper: ... Um, h-hey (y/n)...

You: Hey...

Dipper: ... I... I want to apologize... for everything...

You: It's ok... I just wouldn't take you for a player type...

Dipper: ... *looks down in shame* ...

You: Do you love me...?

Dipper: *turns a bit red* ! I- W-well-

You: Yes or no...?

Dipper: ... yes... I do... a lot... That's why I started all of this... Ever since you told me you didn't feel the same at the bunker, I've been trying to forget these feelings and move on... Stan told me that if I talked to other girls, it would help me... But I should've known it would make things worse...

You: *stand up* That's the thing, Dipper...! I do love you back...!

Dipper: ... w-wait, what...?

You: When you confessed to me back in the bunker, you don't know how happy that made me...! But after we trapped the shapeshifter, the rest is a massive blur...! I never gave you an answer, and I don't know who did... I tried to tell you before, but whenever I would bring up the subject...-

Dipper: ... I would brush it off and leave...

You: ... yeah...

Dipper: Oh man, I-... *covers his face in his hands* I'm so sorry, (y/n)...! If I had just listened to you-

You: It's ok...! It's ok... really... Mabel told me how hurt you were when "I" didn't accept your confession...

Dipper: ...

You: ... *gently pull away his hands* But Dipper... I do love you... a lot... I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner...

Dipper: *deep red* ... I... *a small but sheepish smile grows on his face* I love you too, (y/n)...

You: *let out a soft chuckle*

Mabel: *peeking from the front* NOW KISS!!!

You and Dipper: !!!!

Candy: C'mon!!!

Grenda: Yeah, we've waited forever for this!!!!

Dipper: *looks at you nervously* I-I m-mean-

You: *gently grab his chin* Just shut up... *press your lips against his*

Dipper: !!! ... *closes his eyes, kissing you back*

Mabel, Candy, and Grenda: *cheer*

I was more than happy to know (y/n) really did feel the same way. I felt stupid for not figuring it out sooner.

But now...

I was just glad to know she loved me back...

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

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