Kitty Sneezes

Okay, today's the day. Dipper brushed off the dirt from his pants as he went over the list in his head. He can do this. He's old enough, he took a shower, and he's sure they like him. Nothing could go wrong. Except if they said no.

Today is the day that Dipper is going to ask out the newest employee at the Mystery Shack, Bill. He wasn't sure on the guy's last name, but it didn't matter much at the moment. He was going to ask him out, take him out on a fancy date, and maybe…His face started to flush at the mere thought of a goodnight's kiss.

With a parting grin in the bathroom's mirror, Dipper made his way downstairs and to the souvenir shop. There were only a few tourists hanging around and there stood Bill behind the counter. The light from the window made the man glow and if he wasn't handsome enough, he had that playful, perfect smile of his showing. It made Dipper's heart skip every time that smile was directed towards him.

Bill glanced his way before giving him a smile and waving him over. "What's up, Pine Tree?"

Dipper blushed lightly at the nickname, but kept himself calm. "Nothing much," he answered as he walked over. "You?"

Bill shrugged. "Oh, you know. Just planning on how to take over the world." He winked at Dipper, causing him to laugh. "So what's go you all cleaned up for?" Bill asked, looking Dipper over.

Sweat started to form in the middle of Dipper's back as he fought to stay cool. "Oh, well, ah…" He coughed in his hand and glanced at Bill to see him waiting patiently. "I wanted to ask you…"

Bill leaned closer to him, his eye was wide as if expecting something.

"If you-"

"Dipper! Smell these!" Suddenly his sister appeared in the window behind Bill and shoved a bouquet of flowers in his face. He didn't even have to push them away before she pulled them back. "Aren't they wonderful?" she sighed.

Dipper tried to answer but he breathed in sharply. He tried to stop the sneeze and failed. Out came that tiny, shaming sneeze.

"Awe, you sneeze like a kitten," his sister and even Bill cooed.

He glared at the two. "No I don't!" He knew he did.

"Yes you do," Bill teased as he rested his chin in his hand. He gave Dipper a big grin. "So cute."

Dipper glared harder at Bill before turning around and storming off.

"Hey! Pine Tree! What were you going to ask me?" Bill yelled after him, anxiously.

"Doesn't matter!" Dipper yelled back angrily as he stomped up the stairs.

Bill's shoulders dropped as he slouched in his chair. He heard the snickering of Shooting Star and shot her a glare of his own. "You know you ruined it," he stated.

"Ruined what?" Mabel said innocently, but Bill could read through it. Before Bill could even take his frustration out on the girl, she was already gone. Bill sighed, ignoring the customer that was ready to check out. He'd have to wait for Pine Tree to get the courage again…He was a patient man, but not that patient.