Welcome, friends, to my first ever multi-chapter story! I don't have that much to say this time around, so I'll just get on with the first chapter of my new Gravity Falls tale, Part of My Mind.
Anyway, enjoy!
For as long as she could remember, a special place in Mabel's mind had been for Dipper. It was comforting, having a little piece of her consciousness dedicated to the presence of her twin. Whenever she felt alone, she could just visit that special corner of her brain, feel that quiet familiarity, and ease her thoughts.
Now, it wasn't like Mabel could hear Dipper's thoughts or anything. Even after all the weirdness they had encountered in Gravity Falls, that was something that was still a little too extraordinary for them.
But her entire life, that little space in her mind had been a constant connector to her closest friend. And it had always helped her know when he was upset, or hurt, or in trouble.
They may not read each other's minds, but they've always understood each other in a way others just couldn't.
Maybe that's why Mabel was beginning to worry one unusually hot fall day.
She shifted her position on the Pines' overstuffed couch, the knitting needles long since abandoned on the coffee table. She looked through the front windows, searching for any sign of her brother.
Stop worrying, Mabel. He's fine. He's just out on a walk… a walk that's lasted most of the afternoon.
Mabel sighed, laying her head on the couch armrest. Waddles looked up at her from his spot on the carpet, tilting his head worriedly at his human.
"I know Waddles," Mabel told him, patting his head. "I'm just being silly. I guess I'm just not used to him going anywhere without me…"
Waddles licked his favorite person's hand, trying to help calm her fears. Mabel smiled at the pig. "You're right, you're right. We can do things on our own. Dipper deserves to go out and explore a little. It's just…" Mabel paused, an uneasy feeling washing over her. "Something doesn't feel right."
Mabel stood up and walked over to the living room window, gazing outside.
The cloud cover had thickened throughout the day, and now looked dangerously close to dropping its water load.
Oh, Dipper, please come home soon…
"Mabel?" a voice behind her said in a concerned tone.
Mabel jumped and turned to see her mother standing in the living room, looking at her worriedly. "Why are just staring out the window? I mean, I know you're not immune to daydreaming, but you had this troubled look on your face. Is something up?"
"Oh, no, it's just that… well, Dipper hasn't come home yet, and it looks like it's gonna storm."
Mrs. Pines joined her daughter by the window. "Aw, sweetie, you don't need to worry about your brother. He'll be back whenever he's ready. You know he can handle himself." She smiled. "But I'm sure he'll be grateful to hear you're watching out for him." Mrs. Pines ruffled Mabel's hair affectionately before heading down the hall to her art room.
Mabel smiled back at her mom until she disappeared, then turned back to the glass.
She's right. Dipper will be fine.
A few raindrops began pattering against the pane, blurring the image outside.
Then why does something feel so wrong?
Does that count as a cliffhanger?
Sorry about the short chapter, but it is just the set up, anyway.
Will update soon!