What started off as a pic for @edward-or-ford‘s Happy Uncle’s day turned into a family pic. Never drew the whole family together so I wanted to give it a shot! Hope that those of you who are left in this fandom have been doing ok :) !!
As the twins slowly begin to realise their feelings for each other, it only creates more havoc and turmoil. The attempts of trying to keep it a secret make them question if it’s even worth it in the end.
Chapters: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
After the anxious and painful dinner that awaited them downstairs the two set foot to their bedrooms. Away from prying eyes their hands intertwined as they met by the staircase. He leads her by the hand upstairs, a silly and amateurish attempt at romancing her. However, the ecstatic smile on her face encouraged him to continue. As they reached the top, she slipped her hand away from his passive grip. Dipper’s smile faded as he turned towards her, wondering why she had let go. Mabel had dreaded the idea before reaching the stairs but reconsidered after the journey that Dipper had taken her through. She pushed herself forward and laid a bare kiss on Dipper’s cheek. A soft and immediate press of her lips felt like a fleeting feeling. He wanted more of it and Mabel knew this. The act of this tease was simply meant to inspire these exact thoughts. As he faced her, a press of her finger against his lips silenced him.
‘We will don’t worry. When I’m ready, you’ll know.’
In a hushed and erotic tone so beautiful the very angels of heaven would be stomping their feet with jealousy. With that message, she took a stride over to her door and opened it.
‘See ya next time bro bro’. She then slipped inside and closed the door.
Why...why was she so god damn sexy? He thought to himself. Who knew Mabel was his dream girl, she was there with him the whole time and he didn’t know. The exciting, adventurous and creative significant other he had always dreamed of. She was there to have and to hold from now on.
‘I don't think I'll find anyone as good as you.’ He whispered aloud to himself.
Dipper entered his bedroom and closed the door behind himself. A rush of thoughts so chaotic they started to punch his head left and right, spinning around on the fragile crane of his neck. A flavorful knock of unconsciousness is what the two needed. As they prepared themselves for bed, the commonplace negative thoughts had ceased.
In their place grew delightful and joyous plans for their future. What if they could get jobs and still be together? Just them with no Mum and Dad around to look out for. Dipper would come back from his 9-5 job tired and erratic. Mabel would be working from home and cooking up some grub before he arrived to surprise him. She would always make an exotic dish for him so that every day would never be the same.
It would change for the both of them. It was all they wanted, privacy and peace of mind. However, they knew nothing ever came easily. It didn’t just fall from the sky and into your palms, it does so only if you work hard enough for it. From that point on, they promised to work their hardest in order to achieve that dream.
The next morning approached their bedside, squirming around on the floor and shining through their open windows. The first day of their new life had officially begun. The dread, anxiety and anger had all seeped away into the dry walls. Now the thrilled and upbeat parts of the two were coming out and ready to play.
As they were both getting dressed and ready they noticed they were both looking forward to College as well. That was something they couldn’t anticipate. Dipper was the first to reach downstairs as he grabbed his two pieces of toast and spread them with a tinge of pure honey. Mabel was taking a little longer than normal, however, and it triggered Dipper’s curiosity. After he had finished, he started to time her, looking at his watch he predicted another two minutes. If not, then he would confront her directly.
With thirty seconds left on the clock, he heard the familiar voice, ‘hold on I’m coming!’ in a way that made it all sound like one word. There she came face to face with her new lover and Dipper had a surprise for his eyes. She wore a polka-dot sweater with pigtails sprouting at the sides of her head. Along with black tights, skirt and knee-high boots. It turns out she really had class after all. She turned her head to the side, almost too embarrassed to make eye to make eye contact with him.
‘Do you like it?’ From the nervousness in her voice, Dipper could tell. She really did put a lot of effort into it.
‘Of course. You look amazing Mabes’ He said with a short chuckle. He watched as her face lit up with excitement, cheerful rainbows of fireworks exploding within her eyes. It gave her passion, drive and determination. She now had a reason to look to the future instead of obsessing over the past.
‘Oh my God Dipper! I just love you so much!’
The atmosphere around College begun to transform. They both stopped their habitual behaviour from skipping classes and studied hard to catch up. The determination and drive they had could very well rival the highest ranking students in their College. As long as they had their dream in sight, nothing could stop them. Dipper tried his hand at being more romantic than usual and although it was appreciated, Mabel did get a few chuckles out of it. He bought her a plate of sushi as a little present for their first day. It was all too sweet for Mabel as the look on Dipper face looked almost the same as hers that morning. She squealed with glee and snatched the fork and plate away from him just to gobble it all down. Dipper watched with a peaceful smile on his face. She’s just too good for me. She really is. I promise I’ll take care of you Mabes, all the way to the grave.
The trip back usually consisted of taking the bus all the way back but Dipper had another idea. There was a local field nearby, and he wanted to take Mabel for a stroll there. When he told her she excitedly accepted the idea and waited for him outside of the gates that afternoon. As Dipper approached her, he pointed the way and she followed suit. The walk was short but still full of surprising and interesting conversation between the two. Dipper had brought up the topic of the dream and the chit-chat became more of a serious verbal blueprint. He carried it forward with his discussion about what jobs they would have, how they would care for one another when sick. If Dipper would work the night shift or day shift. Mabel gazed in awe at him as verbal diarrhoea came spewing out.
‘I didn’t realise he cared this much.’ she thought to herself and it made her rather worried. Was she not putting enough effort into the relationship already? They just started but Dipper’s going all out guns blazing. Maybe she should follow after him. She felt a sudden tap on the shoulder and looked towards Dipper.
‘Here we are Mabes, check it out.’
She turned her head to witness an explosive array of bright pinks and dazzling oranges above the horizon. They spread across the blankets of the sky like wings on an elated vulture. She hadn’t realised how much time had passed. It felt like the exact opposite of last week. She didn’t know what to say, it was too good to be true. The colours in her vision blurred the thoughts in her head. She turned to Dipper eyes wide with wonder ‘how did you even find this place?’
Dipper let out a nervous chuckle, she knew she was in for a story.
‘It was last week, around the time it all got worse for the both of us. I think it got to me in one of the classes and I just bailed and left. I wanted somewhere to clear my thoughts, a space full of nothing. Away from all of the crap we keep around us all the time. I just kept walking in one direction from the gates and didn’t look back. The rustling sound of the cars driving by only made it worse. I just kept running hoping to find something and lo’ and behold here it was. It was honestly so beautiful the first time I saw it and it still is. It was my relief from the hell we brought upon ourselves. A temporary escape from my feelings. I guess I don’t need to use it like that anymore.’
