Cupid’s Sense? Failed Successfully :)
Mabel starts to see her brother and Pacifica hanging out more so she starts to think they might be secretly dating.
Meanwhile Pacifica is pulling teeth with Dipper on how to woo his sister and sort of get his approval. He meant a lot to Mabel (and she really likes her)
(They are like 16 in this fic.)
Mabel had noticed something strange going on with Pacifica whenever she was around her brother. All three of them would go hang out and Pacifica would make a real effort to get to know them. And by them she really meant Dipper. Mabel even had a list of things Pacifica did to prove it. She had at least 4 reasons.
The first super obvious reason was that Pacifica started to come on their mystery adventures that Dipper took them on. Even though she complained the whole time she kept being helpful. Like making sure Mabel didnt fall behind when running away, catching her before she fell, and she even figured something out before dipper could! She thought that was pretty cool.
The second reason was she had noticed Pacifica arguing with Dipper more. Like there was tension between them and Pacifica always seemed to swallow her words. LIKE SHE DIDNT KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS WHAT SHE WAS FEELING- ehem in Mabel’s humble opinion.
The third reason was cause she was actually being really nice to Mabel herself. She imagined Pacifica thought she needed to get in her good graces. She did tons of nice things for Mabel like taking her out to lunch, listening to her about her art projects, helping her with her art projects, and she takes hours to helps Mabel with her summer homework. Even when Dipper gave up on her for the day! So yeah Pacifica was awesome. Sure she wasn’t straight forward about her intentions and was a little mean in execution but the thought was definitely there.
“So what do you girls think? Dipifica? Pacdip?”
“Uhh I don’t know Mabel. What’s the forth reason?” Candy spoke up and looking at her with her head tiled to the side clearly thinking.
Mabel proudly announced, “My Cupid Sense!”
“Cool! Does it come with the twin thing?”
“Nah that’s just my epic eye for romance!”
“Did you ask Dipper how he felt?” Candy asked with her arms crossed and eyebrow raised.
“Oh come on Candy like he’d admit it!”
“I don’t know Candy I have to go with Mabel here. Dipper always doubles down when it comes to her and Pacifica doesn’t bother with people she doesn’t care about.”
“I don’t know something just doesn’t feel right.”
Candy look to be really contemplating but Mabel knew just what would convince her
“I’ll prove it to you Candy!“
“How?” Grenda asks and Mabel grins.
The “you’ll see” in question was Grenda and Candy following them. By them it’s Dipper, Mabel, and Pacifica who were going to the carnival that was passing by this summer. Mabel has asked Pacifica to come with her and dipper which she jumped at the opportunity. Pacifica looked good when she came and while it was still extravagant it definitely had more of Pacifica’s style in mind. She looked very pretty Mabel admitted to herself. She felt her cheeks get hot at the thought and fanned herself a little bit.
“Is it hot in here or is it just me?”
“Mabel we’re outside in the summer.”
Dipper was giving her a look of judgement. Mabel deflected and turned her head away from him. It’s not like she was gonna say the real reason here!
“Can’t a girl complain? Jeez Dipper.”
Dipper rolls his eyes before mumbling,“whatever”
As Dipper walked away Pacifica put the back of her hand on Mabel’s head and mumbled, “ You don’t feel hot.”
Mabel didn’t know why but her blush deepened.
“O-OH YEAH! I’M JUST EXCITED! HAHA!”
Mabel didn’t know why she was being so loud but it didn’t even seem to startle Pacifica. She just smiled and laughed a little bit.
“We should catch up before Dipper does something dumb again.”
Pacifica actually grabbed her hand like she usually has been doing a lot too recently actually now that she thinks about it.
“Yeah totally-!” Something caught Mabel’s eye a Giant Llama Plushie IN A PINK SWEATER! “IS THAT A LLAMA PLUSHIE?!”
Pacifica was quick to act and take her to the stand. She pulled her hand a little and started walking to the booth before saying, “come on don’t you wanna win the plushie?”
“But what about Dipper-?”
Pacifica cut Mabel off, “He’s a big boy. He’ll be fine. Come on we have a Llama plush to win!”
Mabel didn’t argue with Pacifica and followed her without much resistance. Pacifica paid for her turn and got it first try for Mabel. Mabel squealed in excitement in receiving the plush. It was one of those stupid knock down the pins but clearly were extra glued to the wood. Grunkle Stan taught her how to notice those tricks and Pacifica had a really good arm also great aim. They had run around a couple stalls cause Mabel had seen a few more things she liked. Pacifica managed to get each one she wanted.
“These are so cute! Thank you Pacifica!”
Pacifica got a little embarrassed started to play with her gloves when she got shy.
“It was nothing…You taught me the stupid tricks.”
“Yeah but I have noodle arms compared to you! Didn’t you start softball last summer? You must have gotten better!”
“I’m gonna be team captain next year.”
Pacifica said proudly and confident like she had no doubts in the world. Mabel always thought that Pacifica speaking that way was something she admired about her.
“I bet you are-! Wait! Oh crap! Dipper!”
They had left him behind ages ago!
“The knucklehead is over there talking to Wendy.”
Mabel looked to where Pacifica was talking about and yeah Dipper was talking to Wendy. Dipper had stopped crushing on Wendy last summer but he still admired her. She was really cool still. Mabel was worried at Pacifica might not know that and it bothered her. What if Pacifica got her feelings hurt cause Dipper is an idiot and can’t figure out his feeling?!
“DIPPER! LOOK AT WHAT PACIFICA WON ME!”
She put the Llama in Dipper’s face getting him away from Wendy and she looked back to see Pacifica was smiling. Which made her smile.
“Ugh Mabel! Get it out of my face! I can see it!”
“But she’s so fluffy Dipper! And Pacifica was so cool!”
“Oh yeah? The little west got you the plushies?”
“Yeah! She knocked down the pins like bam! In one go and her got so much better!”
“Oh yeah little west must have spunk. Maybe she’d like to go wood cutting. Good exercise for the arms and we can see how strong she is.”
Pacifica made a face and was about to speak up but Mabel had spoke up first.
“Oh my gosh yes! We can all were match lumber jack outfits so we can fit in and look cool like Wendy! Pacifica please come!”
Mabel was practically begging and completely forgot about her initial plans. Pacifica looked up and sighed before looking back at Mabel.
“Fine but we’re going shopping together.”
“DEAL! This is gonna be so fun!”
Mabel was hugging Pacifica and practically jumping for joy. Before she realized she was hugging Pacifica and how nice she smelled. And she hugging Pacifica. She felt her face to bright red and she pulled away from her quickly. When she realize Pacifica cheeks were a little red and she was looking away. When Mabel turned her head Dipped had a smug look on his face.
“What was that?” Mabel said feeling a little sour.
Dipper looked at her and said, “Nothing.”
Mabel liked that answers less but before she could complain Wendy pointed out that they should probably head home before Stan or Ford comes to look for them. Before they managed to leave the park Grenda and Candy were waiting for them at the entrance. Which admittedly Mabel forgot they were following her today.
“Northwest. Bring my sister home safe.”
“She’ll be brought back happy and healthy.”
“Huh what? Aren’t we going home together?”
“Nope. I’m gonna walk Candy and Grenda home. Then I’ll see you at the Shack. Mabel do Pacifica a favor and listen to what she’s gonna say.”
Dipper put a hand on her shoulder while saying that before lightly patting it and leaving with her other friends. She was left in confusion and Pacifica clearly was anxiously messing with her gloves again. Which made her feel really bad.
“Ugh Dipper is such an idiot! How could he just not even notice that you like him?! Leaving me with his crush and-“
Instead of Pacifica getting upset with her. She took off her gloves and shoved them in her pocket. She gently took both of Mabel’s hand holding them almost preciously.
“Mabel… I uh- I don’t really know how to say it.”
She breathed in a looking actually scared. That struck something in Mabel since Pacifica was a naturally confident person even in distress. She really should listen to Dipper sometimes.
“Hey i-it’s okay! I’m a really good listener!”
Mabel tangled their fingers more to comfort her.
“Just listen Mabel. Don’t cut me off.” She shot her a weak glare and Mabel nodded seriously. Cause she can be serious. “I don’t like Dipper.”
“But I thought-” Pacifica glared, “Sorry. Sorry.”
“I like you. Like actually like like you.” That made Mabel’s jaw drop but Pacifica kept speaking, “A-And I know you might not like me back. I’m not the kindest or most compassionate person. I’m really bad talking about my feelings and I can be really mean to you-”
Mabel tried to be romantic and cut Pacifica off by kissing her but she ended up hitting her braces to her teeth. Which ouch.
“I-Im sorry! I didn’t mean to- are you okay?!”
Pacifica uncharacteristically broke out into a fit of giggles which relieved Mabel. Pacifica looked actually relieved though.
“I-If you want still w-we can try again. I’ll be more careful. Promise! Only if you want to-!”
Pacifica this time kissed her and it was perfect. When they separated felt like she saw stars.
“Here I was nervous that my hands were sweaty.”
“Does this mean I can kiss you whenever I want?!”
Pacifica giggled a little and nodded her head putting their foreheads together. “You can kiss me whenever you want.”
“Really?! Does this mean we’re girlfriends?!”
“Heck yeah! I got a girlfriend before Dipper!”
That made Pacifica snort and Mabel thought it was adorable but Pacifica made her promise not to mention it in front of other people. Which soon after they went back to the shack. Mabel got left at the door step since Pacifica said if she came in now Mabel would definitely tell everyone they’re dating the minute they got inside.
“But can’t I tell people that we’re dating?”
“I wanna take you out on our first date before that… I-I wanna do it properly or something.”
“Ah shucks! You’re making me feel all special.”
Pacifica smiled at her and tucked a strand of Mabel’s hair behind her ear with a little smile.
“That’s the point. I’ll see you next time.”
She kissed Mabel’s cheek before saying goodbye and Mabel went into the shack absolutely swooning. Dipper was there with that smug look from the carnival. She gave her brother one good look before she threw her arms around him rubbing their cheeks together.
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!”
“Never suggest I like Pacifica Northwest again.”
“But we’re twins Dipper you can’t tell me you don’t find her gorgeous and cool!”
“Liar! Liar! Pants on fire!”
(Author’s Note: I was thinking about getting The Grunkle’s react along with her friends I told you so. Or at least Candy’s. Maybe do another one about their first date if this does well)
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