Requested by: SophiaCrutchfeild
Characters: Mabel Pines, Bill Cipher, Dipper Pines
Genre: Romance,
Ship: Mabill
AU: Modern world
Rating: K+
Note: Bill is human. Twins are about 20. Bill is about 21.
New Years Eve
It was 25 minutes till midnight in New York's Time Square. Mabel's cheeks were rosy from it being so cold. Dipper's nose was bright red as the twins shivered under their shared blanket.
"M-Mabel. I'm regretting t-this idea." Dipper shivered.
"Come on, Dipper. It's not that cold out." Mabel tried to lighten the mood. "Can't you be happy that we're finally doing one of the things on our bucket list?"
When the kids turned 18, they made a list of all the things they wanted to do before they were 21. Right out of high school, the twins went to the grand canyon. They traveled all around the country doing everything they planned. Their list was about ¾ of the way complete. They each contributed their own ideas, but shared more than half.
Dipper wanted to do things like see the Deceleration of Independence or solve the mystery of Dahlgren Affair (which he was still working on). Where as Mabel's were things like go to Disney World or see the ball drop in person on New Years Eve. Which was what they were doing now.
"W-we've b-been working on t-that list for t-two years. We've d-done multiple things. I-I just can't w-wait to g-go to F-Florida." Dipper explained. He just wanted to get out of the cold.
"Let me go grab you a hot chocolate. It'll warm you up." Mabel said jumping out from under their blanket. "BRB Bro-Bro."
Mabel ran through the crowd, hoping to get the drink fast. It was 20 minutes to midnight after all. She found the shortest line and hopped in. Slowly, the line moved forward. Mabel kept her smile on, even though she was worried she wouldn't get back to her brother in time.
As she waited, a man bumped into her from behind causing her to fall on top of the person in front of her.
"What the-ow!" the person she landed on said. The man got up and brushed himself off.
"I'm so sorry! I was ran into and I lost my balance and-" Mabel stopped when she saw the man's face. The man had bright yellow hair falling in front of his black eye patch. On top of his head was his signature top hat. "Bill?"
Bill looked down and he's cheeks turned the slightest bit pink. "Mabel? What are you doing here?" He offered her his hand, which she gladly took, and pulled her up.
"I'm getting Dipper a hot chocolate because he's cold. What about you?"
"I always come here. Alone, but it's tradition." he explained. Realizing he was still holding her hand, Bill let go and got back in line. "So why are you two here?"
"It's part of this bucket list Dipper and I made." Mabel began to explain what the list was. Before they knew it, and to their disliking, they were at the front of the line.
"Three hot chocolates please." Bill ordered. The lady nodded and began to make them.
"Three? But I thought you were alone." Mabel questioned.
"I am. I just figured I'll get all of ours in exchange for a conversation." Bill said.
"You didn't have to do that." Mabel said. She reached into her pocket and pulled out some money.
"That wont be necessary." Bill shook his head. Mabel frowned but put it away. Bill payed the lady and grabbed the drink holder which contained the 3 drinks. They walked over to an empty table and sat down. Mabel sipped her drink while Bill began to talk. They exchanged little things about them, what they've been up to, what their going to do and so on. So enough, they had 30 seconds till the ball dropped.
"Have you ever pushed the button? You know, the one that makes the ball drop." Mabel explained.
"Naw. I figured mortals could have their fun." Mabel giggled at the comment. The two got up and moved closer to see the ball better. Mabel was careful not to spill the drinks on her or anyone else.
10...9...8...
"Aren't you going to count down?" Mabel asked.
7...
"Not usually. I find it amusing to watch." Bill answered.
6...5...
"Come on, Bill. Say it with me." Mabel started to count down. Bill chuckled but joined in.
4...3...
"4! 3!" They shouted. The crowed pushed the two closer together.
2...1...
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" everyone shouted. Fireworks went off as the ball dropped. The crowd was moving around so much that Bill and Mabel were mere inches apart. Their faces both grew a deep shade of red. Mabel laughed at Bill's reaction.
"Happy New Year, Bill Cipher." she whispered. She placed a small kiss on his lips. More fireworks went off to make this moment even more special. Bill's eyes widened, but he didn't move. He wasn't exactly sure what to do.
Before he knew it, Mabel had ran back into the crowd. "See you later, Bill!" she yelled before heading in her brothers direction.
Bill stood motionless. He felt butterflies in his stomach as he watched her leave.
Back at the blanket, Dipper was pacing back and forth.
"Dipper!" Mabel called. He let out a sigh of relief and ran to hug his sister. "Whoa, don't spill the drinks." she said.
"Mabel where were you?" Dipper asked as he grabbed his drink. "You missed the count down and everything."
"Sorry, Dip. I got held back. But it's OK because I'm here now." Mabel smiled.
"Sometimes, I just don't know what to do with you." he said as he took a sip.
"Can I see the list?" Mabel asked. Dipper pulled a notepad out of his pocket and handed it to his sister. Mabel took out her glittery purple gel pen and crossed out 'New Years Eve Ball Drop.' She scrolled down to the bottom of the list and crossed off 'First Kiss'.
"First kiss? Mabel, what happened?" Dipper asked becoming slightly over protective. Mabel giggled and thought back to it.
This was a long one. And yes I know it's not near New Years Eve, but SophiaCrutchfeild requested fireworks so I gave her some. Hope you liked it. Let me know if you have any ideas.
-CPJ
