I Will Never Forget
AN: After reading some of the reviews for my story Can I Pay You to Forget, I have decided to try and write a sequel. I've decided to make the sequel a collection of one-shots, but all within the same continuity. I don't know how many chapters there will be, but I have a few ideas. As of now, this first chapter will mainly be Mabel recounting some of the events of the other story from her own point of view, where her convoluted plan as a master matchmaker somehow came together. I don't know if there is a standard for thoughts, but I will be using single quotations to represent Mabel's inner dialogue. I myself don't have much experience with dating, so a date scene with Dipper and Pacifica may seem weird at first. As I continue to write, I will probably get better. But, ya know, whatever. As always, I don't own Gravity Falls, nor any of the characters.
As Mabel climbed into her bed after setting her knitting supplies and telescope back into her closet, she recounted the day's events. She had first thought something was wrong with Pacifica in the car ride to the mall.
'Pacifica had never talked much about Dipper when the two girls hung out, so why had she chosen today to try and start a conversation about his whereabouts? She had decided to go along with her friend to see where this may be going. When she told Pacifica where Dipper was and what he was doing, Pacifica seemed to get a sad expression from it. What was that about? Was she sad at Mabel poking fun at Dipper? That couldn't be it, because that was nothing new. Was it Dipper's absence from the group today? No, Pacifica knew it was a girl's day. Besides, Dipper wasn't usually with them anyway. Could it be the comment about Dipper trying to get a girlfriend?'
This though caused Mabel pause. 'Could that be it? But why would Pacifica care if Dipper got a girlfriend. It's not like she likes him or anything. If she did, I'm sure she would have told me. But what if, I mean, it's always possible, right?'
Mabel stopped thinking about it for the moment, letting the idea slide to the back of her mind for later contemplation. For now however, it was her much anticipated hang time with Pacifica. As she continued to drive, her inner matchmaker started to get a plan together. 'This may not be anything, but on the chance it is, I need to give Pacifica a chance to let her feelings be known. So, then the question becomes, how do I get Dipper here?' The gears started to turn.
When they got to the mall, Mabel made sure she had her keys…securely locked in the car. This was a reason for Dipper to come. Next the girls went to the spa. Mabel was a sneaky one, for halfway through the experience; she got a hold of Pacifica's phone and made sure to drain the battery pretty low. 'Perfect, now she can't just call her butler to come pick her up.' Mabel went back to relaxing, getting as much as she could out of the spa day.
Next the girls went shopping. It had occurred to Mabel later on, 'wait, if she is struggling with her emotions right now, she may not want to see him. I better make sure that he is our only hope for a ride home.' Mabel waited for Pacifica to enter a dressing room then pulled out her phone. She already knew that Grunkle Stan was going to be gone for the rest of the evening, so that wasn't an issue. She texted Soos and told him that when he got a call from her later to answer, but say he couldn't talk now, and hang up quickly. Lastly she texted Wendy and told her the same, but she replied telling her she was going to be with her dad and brothers in the woods all day and her phone was going to be turned off.
With these little pieces in place, she continued the day with Pacifica. As they were walking past the craft store, Mabel thought that if this all worked out, she should make a sweater for Pacifica. As Mabel was leaving the craft store, she saw Pacifica staring at a young couple that had just left a jewelry store. Mabel waited and watched as Pacifica walked to the store and bought a heart necklace. Mabel saw the look on her face, not one of joy for new jewelry, but one of sadness. Now Mabel was certain she was doing the right thing.
Mabel rejoined Pacifica and they were going to head out to the parking lot. 'It's time for the next phase of the plan Mabel. You've been wanting an excuse to check out the new candy store at the mall, and now you can kill two birds with one stone.' Mabel did her whole crazy for candy routine, and knew she was convincing when Pacifica saw her. She dashed into the store eating candy like a mad woman. After she felt like enough was enough, Mabel faked passing out.
She knew Pacifica wouldn't abandon her there, so she waited. Just like she expected Pacifica dragged her unconscious body out of the candy store and laid her on a nearby bench. Mabel listened as Pacifica pulled out her own phone and groaning that it was now dead. Mabel waited, anticipating Pacifica's next move and listened as she picked up her friends purse. She rustled around in it, finally coming across Mabel's phone.
With Mabel's earlier ideas coming into play, Pacifica failed to get ahold of anyone that could help the two stranded teens get back home. 'Pacifica had to call Dipper now. He's the only one who can help us out now.' Just as Mabel was thinking this she heard Pacifica say "Dipper? This is Pacifica, I'm with Mabel at the mall and we have a bit of a situation." Pacifica waited for Dipper's reply, and then continued with, "Mabel found the new candy store, ate herself into a sugar comma, and ended up locking her keys in the car. Is there any way you can come help us out of this mess?" There was a pause, and then Pacifica concluded the phone call "Thanks."
After laying there for a few minutes, Mabel was starting to get uncomfortable, but she didn't want to give herself away, so she endured it. Finally Dipper showed up and walked over to the girls. After exchanging some words with Pacifica, he walked over to the limp form of his sister and picked her up. He had seen this enough times to know that there was no sense trying to wake her up after she had that much sugar. 'All according to plan,' she thought. 'Now just to wait for Dipper to take her home, and lock him out of the car till Pacifica says what's on her mind.'
Mabel's heart almost sank when Pacifica suggested they take Mabel home first. The only thing keeping her from jumping up then and there was that her friend seemed to be showing some initiative, going out of her way to be alone with Dipper. After Dipper and Pacifica dropped Mabel off and left, she quickly got her telescope out of her closet. She set it up and followed the car the best she could.
It infuriated her that she couldn't hear the two of them talking, but it made her even madder that Pacifica was starting to back down. Mabel watched as Pacifica got out of the car and Dipper followed. 'Ever the gentleman,' she thought. Pacifica stopped him and they started to talk. All things around Mabel stopped as she watched the two. Suddenly, Pacifica kissed Dipper, and then started to walk away.
"Stop her Dufus," Mabel yelled, and almost as if he could hear her, he reached out a hand and stopped Pacifica. Mabel could tell Dipper said something, and then pulled Pacifica into a kiss, which she readily returned.
Mabel had done what she could, and everything seemed to work out fine. She had put her things away and would talk to Dipper about all this tomorrow. For now, she really did need some rest. Her time for the next few days was going to be busy, what with capturing all the memories of the new young couple and making sure Dipper didn't screw this thing up before it actually began.
As I said, this is going to be a collection of one-shots set as a sequel to Can I Pay You to Forget. I don't know how long it will be, but I'll write them as I think of them. If anyone has a suggestion, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks again for all the reviews, favs, and follows. Until next time.
Shout out to reviews from Can I Pay You to Forget
ET – Thanks for the review.
Ciaracorrea – Thank you, I tried making it cute
Lemontae – Glad you loved it, sorry it's not a multi-chapter, but multi-one-shots should be fine, and thanks for the compliment on my writing skills
NickStriker – No, but I liked the idea and thus this chapter was born.
LucusTusanami – Thanks, good to hear from fans.
