Hiyo, amazing readers! Sorry for not uploading the week before, was busy getting back to classes and such. But now, we're back to Dipifica! Yayyyy~
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This was it.

Pacifica was still and her hand was shaking over the doorknob of the gift shop; her breath hitching and slowing. After years of having proper posture and perms for her wealth, Pacifica experienced the feeling of genuine nervousness and beads of sweat began to wet her skin. She was well aware that inside the Shack, an awkward and dorky boy was sitting behind the cashier, writing something as nerdy as his attire in his journal. Pacifica was honest to herself- she was questioning why she was about to do it, but her exact words flooded her mind ever since she came to realization about it.

Dipper, I'm in love with you.

The words sounded so simple, yet so hard to pronounce out loud. Pacifica thought it was pathetic that she couldn't say those six words in front of Dipper. She held a large amount of pride in her life and title, and she was taught to do every little thing with confidence and precision- especially with her tongue and words. But the sentence felt sticky. She needed to get it out of her system- she needed to get all of her feelings away to remain at ease for the rest of her life, and to satisfy the urge of beginning something new with what she used to think was her friend. With one final sigh, Pacifica latched onto the doorknob and twisted the door open, a bit quicker than usual, and headed inside the shack with a confident step of her boots.

Spit clogged her voice but she was able to clear her throat in seconds. "Dipper, I need to talk to-" Pacifica started, but she was suddenly interrupted with a cheery array of laughter. The happy voices chilled her systems, and made her feel confused.

Her panicked eyes gazed upon an interesting scene.

Dipper and another female, looking a bit older than the brunette, were giggling a storm; and their voices dissipated the gift shop's bland and empty atmosphere, almost enlightening it with their empathy. Pacifica easily took notice of the girl's clothing- she wore a loose white crop top with a black tank top under, and a red and black flannel sweater was tied neatly around her waist. She had ripped black leggings at the knees and legs and had dark oak heeled boots, very similar to the ones Pacifica wore. Her style was... rebellious.

Pacifica also took notice of the girl's rough, but treated ember-red hair and a woolly lumberjack's hat perched upon her head.

Wendy Corduroy.

The Northwest's legs were frozen and she couldn't move them. Her eyes were locked and attached upon the scene that was unfolding in front of her, making it a bit harder for her to breathe. Out of all days, the lumberjack had to show up, Pacifica complained.

Pacifica knew about Wendy's existence and how she moved to Portland several years after Dipper and Mabel's debut in Gravity Falls, but she didn't know exactly what the redhead does now. Pacifica was also aware of how Dipper used to be madly in love with her, thanks to some tidbits Mabel was able to speak out about. Frankly, Pacifica wasn't entirely in favor of Wendy, she wasn't sure why; but she admitted that her presence made Pacifica slightly uncomfortable. Pacifica does wish she could manage a friendship between herself and Wendy, but she wasn't too keen on it.

As their laughter started to fade, Wendy was the first one to notice Pacifica's presence and gave her a friendly grin, even bopping her shoulders up in surprise. "Wow! It's the Northwest herself!" Wendy exclaimed, giving a look at Dipper and placing her hands on her hips. "You weren't joking when you were getting close to the valley girl."

Pacifica's eyes twitched in disturbance. Exactly.

Her manners are horrible.

Dipper puffed out a laugh and playfully elbowed Wendy, rolling his eyes. "Shut up, Wendy," Dipper protested. His eyes then rested on the Northwest, Pacifica enduring the panicked, smitten feeling on his relaxed structure and calm facade. "What's up, Paz?"

Pacifica was quiet, trying to find her words while admiring Dipper at the same time. She wasn't planning or even taking notice of a visit today, and Dipper or Mabel didn't even mention the Corduroy coming over. It was a surprise visit, she presumed. And out of all days, Dipper's former love interest just had to interrupt her confession, Pacifica muttered in her head. The blonde though was half glad that she now had a proper reason to hold her confession, but she unexpectedly came to the Shack for no purpose, feeling awkward and guilty for invading what seemed like a reunion between Wendy and the Pines family.

Pacifica slipped her hands into the pockets of her purple vest, trying to level her fasting breathing and cooling down her warm hands. "Oh, uh, nothing. Just came to, y'know, hang out with you guys." Pacifica muttered, picking out words like cherries. Dipper and Wendy just continued to stare at her, but their faces softened as the seconds passed.

Despite their kind response, Pacifica still felt she failed her words. If her parents were here, they would immediately chastise her. She was taught that the point of a conversation engaging with new people was to make sure they introduce and explain themselves first. Probably everyone in Gravity Falls by now knows who she is and what she does for a living, but Pacifica never had the chance to learn about the rest of the Gravity Falls folk whenever she had the moment to speak with them. It was her chance now to clean up her words and ask about how Wendy's been doing. She was curious, after all.

Pacifica waved her hands around in surrender and focused her gaze at Wendy, despite just slipping them into her pockets, and she attempted to maintain herself from her outrageous style. "But that's not important," Pacifica began. "Uh... Wendy, was it? Welcome back to Gravity Falls! How's, um... Portland?"

Wendy, as compared to Pacifica, slapped a blank face upon her features once again. Pacifica tried to hold her fake, cheery smile in front of the red-head, while Wendy did the complete opposite. She almost looked disturbed that Pacifica was acting nice. Wendy chuckled a nervous laugh and cleared her throat, and leaned over the hard pine of the cashier table. She gave a quick glimpse at Dipper, almost like she was sending him a secret message Pacifica couldn't understand or decipher.

"It's cool, I guess." Wendy said, her emerald eyes travelling to the ceiling. "It beats the simple, country living, but it's too complicated. I might even move back to Gravity Falls if the city life gets too overwhelming for me. Think about it- I could work here again? Geez, that sounds pretty nostalgic."

Dipper's eyes then widened and gleamed from Wendy's words, and a cold tinge rushed through Pacifica's body from envy. The blonde cringed.

"Oh my gosh, that would be great if you could move back!" Dipper exclaimed, gripping onto the table. "You know how much fun it would be if you lived here again? All four of us, me, Mabel, Paz, and you could go on adventures, and-"

Wendy had a sudden jolt of panic and turned her body to face the worked up brunette, and she told Dipper to calm down by patting his shoulder. "Whoa, dude, easy. The key word here is 'might'. I'm already used to Portland, and it would be a waste if I just gave it all up." Wendy started. "Besides, remember I told you I'm attending a college and that I'm also a summer camp councilor? Trust me, I worked my ass off to get those two things, and no way will I quit."

Dipper looked a bit disappointing from Wendy's true words, but Pacifica was watching their conversation like a bad movie. Despite how frustrated she was and how close the two were starting to get, she felt more at ease on Wendy's identity part. So now she knew. Wendy was attending a college in Portland, and worked as a summer camp councilor to make money for herself. It seemed that she was holding herself well, but something seemed a bit suspicious about her. Pacifica felt determined to find out what was off about the Corduroy.

Wendy smiled gentle pearly whites and rubbed Dipper's shoulders like he was a child who got hurt. "Sorry Dip, but that's just harsh reality."

Dipper's eyes still looked up to her, like their height difference from several years ago never changed. He smiled, and pulled away from Wendy, stroking her hands to thank her for the gesture. Pacifica yelped for a quick second, something that surprised her and came off as a reaction, and she slammed a hand over her mouth after. It was a good thing that the two were lost in their thoughts, and a tinge of pink was starting to emit from Pacifica's cheeks from how awkward she was getting. She resumed her viewing of the scene in silence.

"Now that you speak of harsh reality..." Dipper thought, as he traveled out of the cashier booth and stood between Pacifica and Wendy. "Wonder what movie Mabel's picking out for tonight."

Pacifica's head bopped up like a dog picking up a weird sound. Wait, they were gonna watch a movie? ALTOGETHER?

The blonde tried to find answers to her questions, and came to the conclusion that Wendy was of course going to watch a movie with them, it was just obvious. Wendy is practically part of the Pines family, so it's to no surprise that she would watch movies with them altogether. Pacifica has been getting closer and closer to the Pines each day, and she was looking forward to the day she would be invited to their Family Game Nights. That is, if commoner families still do that, Pacifica shrugged.

Wendy raised an eyebrow at Dipper's thought-out-loud thoughts and crossed her pale arms together. "You should probably go check just in case." Wendy started. "No way am I watching Dream Boy High again."

Dipper gave a charismatic snap at Wendy and made a click sound with his mouth, and headed over to the entrance of the Pines' household. Pacifica took a few seconds to process of what Dipper just did. Before he left, he peeked his head over to the two females in the gift shop, both watching his every move. He only maintained his sight on Pacifica. "You guys okay hanging out here for a while?"

Pacifica nodded politely, enjoying the view of Dipper's eyes, and Wendy flashed a reassuring thumbs up.

Dipper smiled at both of them, and left; leaving Pacifica and Wendy alone in the gift shop.

Now's my chance.

Pacifica's azure eyes glimpsed over to the red-head who took a seat on the cashier's empty table, staring at the opposite wall with an air of confidence. Pacifica was silently envying what just happened between Dipper and Wendy, wishing that once in a while Dipper would give her sympathy. The words were hanging from Pacifica's tongue, but it was as hard as the confession.

Do you like Dipper now that he's older, maturer, cooler, wiser, taller, actually, and how cute and hot he looks-

Pacifica then heard Wendy sigh. "No, I don't like him. He's like my brother, remember?"

The Northwest jumped in surprise from Wendy's sudden voice in the silence. She answered her question, even though she didn't have to say it; like telepathy. She looked over to Wendy with a confused face, but Wendy remained chill and still. The Corduroy's eyes settled upon Pacifica with a warm feeling, but it made Pacifica more dumbfounded.

"W-what did you say?" Pacifica asked, stuttering.

Wendy tucked her arms behind her head and leaned back, smirking. "C'mon, like I don't know Pacifica." Wendy said. "I know you have a thing for Dipper. It's almost obvious to everyone except Dipper himself."

Pacifica was frozen. Was her crush on Dipper that obvious for even Wendy to know? She exclaimed. It was good that Dipper didn't even notice at all, but she still felt embarrassed. She was also a bit relieved that Wendy still didn't see Dipper in that kind of light, and Pacifica was honest with herself- she did see Wendy as Dipper' and Mabels older sister they never had. Wendy was still looking at her, and blew a wind to fly off a strand of hair that fell on her face.

"If it makes you feel a bit better," Wendy began, as she removed her hands behind her head and stared at them. "I have a boyfriend back in Portland. Dipper still doesn't know about that, but I want to tell the Pines family all at the same time. To just crack a reaction from them, y'know?"

She felt bad for doing it, but Pacifica's eyes widened and a relieved smile crept on her features. It did make her feel better.

Pacifica also felt another tinge of guilt creep up on her, seeing that Wendy easily sensed Pacifica's jealousy. The red-head gave her the same reassuring smile she gave to Dipper, and waved her hand around as a sign of surrender.

"It's okay, don't feel bad for those kind of things." Wendy explained. "Go ahead, Dipper's all yours."

Pacifica jumped once more and her face flushed a bright red. Wendy laughed, and leaned once more on the cashier table.

"I'm being honest! Y'know, it's really cute for all of us to see you two like this. You guys always get so flustered when you talk to each other, and it's pretty damn adorable. I won't stop you from liking Dipper. In fact, I actually encourage it. Hearing everything Dipper had to say about you and how much you've changed in the years really made me have a change of heart on you, valley girl. Don't worry about Dipper falling in love with anyone else- cause I know he'll stay committed to you and only you."

Pacifica was quiet for a second, comprehending everything Wendy just said about how Dipper may have the possibility of liking her back, and proceeded to smile, feeling relieved about how Wendy supported her. "Thanks, Wendy." Pacifica beamed, as she gestured a friendly high five to her. Wendy didn't hesitate to return it, and she laughed with sympathy. "No problem."

Suddenly, from the 'Employees Only' door, Dipper and Mabel popped out holding several movies in their hands, and started waving them around. Mabel seemed as cheery as always, but Dipper looked a bit impatient. Mabel also easily noticed Pacifica and gave her a bubbly wave, Pacifica proceeding to wave back. "Hey! Let's go watch a movie already!" Mabel gestured. "We already picked four, so you guys have to choose one!"

Wendy hopped off the cashier table and took a good look at the line of movies that were on the list, but immediately scrunched up and dashed over to Mabel after seeing the title 'Dream Boy High 2' as one of the potential movies.

"NO WAY ARE WE WATCHING THAT USELESS BOY CRAP, MABEL!" Wendy shouted, as the two started to race down the stairs and into the Pines' household. Mabel laughed like a maniac and waved the DVD around, teasing Wendy to try to get it. Pacifica joined up with Dipper and the two watched the animated scene unfolding in front of them. Both of them laughed, turning slightly red.

"Well then, shall we go before those two break something in the living room?" Dipper began, as he opened the 'Employees Only' door wide open and gestured Pacifica to go inside first.

Pacifica nodded and the red in her face burned, and she gladly returned Dipper's gentlemen gesture. "Of course we shall." she laughed.


(I don't know why, but I feel like I'm referencing the end of the first chapter with that last sentence. Cause' Paz said 'we shall' when Dipper said 'shall we'... just like how it went for the first drabble... DOES IT MEAN SOMETHING?)

Review Time!

Flopi216
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the chapter! And look forward to the (most likely going to be published soon) sequel!

NickStriker
Thank you so much! Really glad that you liked the chapter! I'm also still on the development of your Reunion Falls AU request, so please look forward to it! :)

Aqua Burst 07
Huehuehue, the real question of the chapter. I enjoy writing a good ol' suspenseful Dipper, especially if I'm able to sneak in some dork stuff in him too. Glad you enjoyed the chapter!

pinksakura271
Wow, you guys really want a sequel 0_0... and I shall deliver. *poses dramatically with laptop*
Trust me, way more Bipper/Serious Dipper in the sequel, so look forward to it. :-))))
And unfortunately, yes... Pacifica did mean trouble when she walked out of that bar smelling like that...

Hope you guys enjoyed seeing how I depict Wendy in the future. (Wonder who her boyfriend is though, ohohohoho)
Stay awesome!
-TSH