Now, that we are all caught up.

The chapters are remade as my grammar in them were helped by my mom.

So, I recommend reading the newly updated chapters before you continued in Chapter 13.

And I already missed the uploading schedule, oh well.


Simple and Plain.


- Dipper's POV -

It seems like my past school days were are okay. They are beginning to start up lessons from time to time, learning more articles and passages. Calculus may be complicated... but knowing this, I was will get through it, as long as I didn't mess up anything. As so far today, I got yelled at again by my sister for rushing out in Digital Media class.

``Do not run out when we were talking about interesting topics!`` Mabel said. We were in Uncle Stan's car as Uncle Ford was driving this time.

``Well, I am sorry. I forget sometimes.`` I said, lying obviously. I don't want to wait and miss lunch or get caught in something else I don't want to be in. Besides, you guys take so long, like you two are interested in one another.

``I don't believe your words!`` She said, glaring at me. I sighed, getting irritated at this. ``Next time, do not run out! You are really hurting our feelings.`` She said.

``Yeah, I won't.`` I said. Not a promise, Mabel. I may just make up another lie to get out of this situation... wait, why am I avoiding them in the first place? I have no idea why I'm like this.

``We're here, Dipper.`` Uncle Ford said. I looked out and saw Greasy Diner, I jumped and put my binder down next to me and grabbed my work bag. ``I'll put your binder in your room.`` My sister said.

``Thank you.`` I said before exiting out of the car.

``And HAVE A GOOD DAY!`` She called out. I chuckled and looked back at her annoyed facial expression.

``I will, Mabel.`` I said before walking away and into the building.

I put on my job uniform and went out, only to notice Mr. Bossy was here. Great, now I have to deal with his crap today. An hour into work and he was already being a pain. He doesn't trust me around the register and thinks I will steal money. I'm smart enough not to do that, old man. I sighed, staring down at the counter.

``Hey, Mason. How's school going along for you?`` I turned to the voice, Chris was standing next to me with a smug look. What is he planning to do?

``Good so far, why?`` I asked.

``Oh. I heard some kids say it was hell. You don't seem to agree. Are you on the school's side?`` He asked.

``No... I am not... what do you want, Chris?`` I said, staring at him with a firm look.

``Jesus, your no fun to tease about.``

``CHRIS GET BACK TO YOUR STATION!`` I heard Mr. Waters explode as Chris jumped 12 feet into the air before rushing back over to his station. I chuckled, turning back to my place. Serves him right.


Soon, the day was over, and it was the weekend. The weekend always makes me feel refreshed and free, but we only have two days at that, unless we have a school holiday, which will grant our freedom for more than two days. It was a delightful afternoon, sitting in the dining room in front of my lunch. It was peaceful until my sister entered the room and decided to discuss a topic that I wished she never brought up.

``Hey! I got to tell you something, Dipper!`` Mabel said, sitting down in one of the seats in front of me.

I stared up at her, waiting patiently. ``What is it?``

``You know how it's our birthday on August 31st?`` She asked, giving me a smug look.

``Yes... I know our birthday is arriving around the corner.`` I said. What is she thinking now? I hope it's not bad.

``Well... there is a party on that day, and I was wondering if you would like to come?`` She asked. I stared at her with a glare.

``No, thank you.`` I said.

``Why?!`` She whined, frowning at me.

``Because I don't like parties.`` I said.

``But... I will be lonely, though...`` She said, pouting at this point.

``You'll be fine. You were before when you went to that fashion party.`` I said, finishing my meal.

``But, I want you to go this time!`` She said.

``I'm not going to a fashion party, Mabel.`` I said, glaring at her.

``It's not a fashion party this time! I promise it's mostly a typical party, maybe you can try at least?`` She asked, giving me the puppy dog eyes.

``No.`` I said, staring at her. ``That is my final answer.``

``Why are you so complicated? I'm trying to help you move on in your life.`` She said, rolling her eyes in annoyance.

``... Well. Wait, are you still trying to get me a date?`` I asked, staring at her with a stern look.

``Yes. I don't want you to be alone.`` She said.

``... You seriously don't give up. I'm impressed.`` I said. But like before, nothing will work. ``... I don't want to find one too early... and I still think it's not going to work. But... if it'll make you happy, then I'll go.`` I said, changing my mind.

``REALLY?!`` Mabel exploded as I jumped a few feet from my chair.

``Yes, I will.`` I said, recollecting myself.

``YAY! THANK YOU.`` She said before rushing out of the dining room. I chuckled a bit before picking up my plate. I changed my mind because I could try something different for once. But I bet this party is held at a luxurious place... and everyone would just judge me for it. What would I wear? How would I act?

It's all unknown to me, but I bet my sister can help me with that. Maybe I could ask her out of curiosity, seeing what world I'm heading in.

I put my dish in the sink and cleaned it before getting stopped by Uncle Stan. I looked at him when he peeked out of the arch of the living room. ``You're going to a party?`` He asked.

``I guess. I know it's not me, but I wanted to try out how it is.`` I said.

He chuckled, exiting the room, and walked over to me. ``Make sure you pick the right choice.`` He winked at me.

``Why?`` I asked.

``Just make sure you won't come home, drenched in party juice.`` He said, walking past me.

``Is that what happened to you?`` I asked, getting curious at his failed attempt at getting a date.

``Me and your uncle.`` He said before heading to the bathroom. Once he was out of sight, I chuckled to myself. Oh, that sucks, I'll make sure it will not happen to me. I headed upstairs and into my room, where I saw Mabel standing in the middle of the room, looking at different clothing material.

``Wait. Wait...`` I said before she looked at me.

``Would you instead buy your own clothes or make me make yours?`` She asked.

``...Yeah... about that... What would I wear to a rich party?`` I asked.

``How you- Fancy clothes... I know they have some at the Jungle Mall, and I don't even know how to make fancy clothes.`` She said, looking back at the clothing material.

``I thought that dress you prepared for that fashion party was lavish. It looked really nice.`` I said, walking over to my bed to sit on it.

``That what everyone said at that party. I didn't mean to look fancy.`` She said, carrying her art supply over to her bed. ``But I guess I won the fashion selection of that party.``

``That's good, at least.`` I said.

``So. Do you want to buy your own?`` She asked.

``Yeah, since you said you can't make fancy clothes. I wonder how much they cost.`` I said.

``A lot. Some clothing cost like $100 or $200... depending on the company who sells them.`` She said. ``A few even go up to a million, which is confusing.`` She sat down on her bed, sorting her art supplies around.

``Jesus... that's a lot.`` I said, widening in my eyes in shock. ``Let's see if they don't cost that much to this place.``

``Yeah. I'll make my own dress. I'm an expert at it.`` She said.

``I can see already.`` I said, looking over and out of the triangle window. I wonder why it is so hard to achieve in the first place. You know, asking someone who you like, and then getting thrown out in the mix again to search for another one. I have no idea why I am thinking this way when I know it's never going to work... unless I try hard enough. Sometimes I wonder, why it's so important to Mabel?


- Mabel's POV -

I should have asked Pacifica about it before the weekend hit, but then again, I only found out about it late night on Friday. No matter, it's Tuesday, and I can always ask her today. I wonder what this party is about unless it's normal for the rich people to host parties like this.

My brother and I got up and got ready for school. We said goodbye to our uncle and headed into the building before we departed. I told him I would ask her since I didn't ask her yet. He gave me a glare and huffed as he walked away, I think Dipper's disappointed in me, or he's thinking he doesn't have to go if she says no. Well, I think you're wrong, Dipper. She will say yes, and I know it.

I turned and walked to my class, excited to speak to Pacifica.

3rd period came as I sat where I always sit in, in the middle of the classroom. There was a chair on a large table in front of the rectangular art table. There was also a cup holder, a stapler, some stinky notes, and a water bottle next to it. Are we sketching this? I assume we are. I took my seat and waited for my friend to come, also the instructions for today.

Almost all students came as only one was absent today, I looked over to Pacifica who was getting out her art supplies, ready for anything to come out at her. I smiled and looked back at the teacher. Our assignment was to sketch the items in front of us. Then we were to use the given pencils to shade in. Where would the shadows and the light be? Well, it was our choice to pick where the sun would be coming from.

I sighed, looking over at Pacifica's drawing. ``Don't be nosey.`` She said, staring at me.

``I'm just seeing what you have.`` I said. ``I know what to do.``

``Then, can I be nosey then?`` She asked.

``Sure. It's not like it's a test or something.`` I said, moving my paper a bit closer for her see.

``Oh, wow! That is better than mine.`` She said, looking back at her drawing. She then frowned.

``Don't worry, you'll get better at it.`` I said, smiling.

``I know I will.`` She said. We fell back into our silence again, sketching the items in front of us. I let out a sigh and sat up.

``Can I ask you something, Pacifica?`` I said, looking back over to her. Pacifica looked up and stared at me, nodding.

``What is that party tomorrow about?`` I asked.

``Oh, no. It's a young adult and an adult's party. Of course, I am allowed since... I am apart of it. That reminds me..`` She looked down at her drawing. ``I am permitted to hand out three tickets to people that I am friends of. My parents think that I made everyone a friend here... since you know, I'm rich. But one unfortunate side of that. They have to be 18 or older to go.`` She said.

``Oh... does... turning 18 on that day count?`` I asked. She slowly turned to me, widened her eyes.

``You're birthday is tomorrow?!`` She said.

``Yes. Isn't it exciting?`` I said, giving a wide smile.

``Oh, definitely! You're definitely invited.`` She said in an instant.

``Along with my brother?`` I asked.

``...YOU HAVE A TWIN?`` She accidentally raised her voice, which caused some students to look at us. We sat in silence until some of those eyes looked away and continued their work. I turned back at her and nodded. ``My brother and I are twins, so we have the same birthday.``

``Oh, such a rare sight to see! To hear actually, so of course. You both can come.`` She said. I was so excited to hear that my brother and I could come to the party. Beat that, Dipper! I told you I was right. Not really, but still! ``Thank you.`` I chirped.

``No problem!`` She smiled, going back to her drawing.

``..So... who's the third- the third ticket?`` I asked, which I heard her pencil drop. I looked over at her with a concerned look.

``M-...M-My crush..`` She mumbled quietly. I widened my eyes, feeling proud of her. I should discuss this somewhere, but I can't wait. The teacher got everyone's attention as it was 10 minutes left.

``Perfect. Oh, wait... that's not perfect.`` I said.

``What's not perfect?`` She asked.

``I thought... you were a senior like me... and seniors have full lunch periods... I was hoping to discuss the crush with you during lunch, but...`` I trailed off, packing up my things into my bag.

``Oh. That's depressing. I was hoping too. Maybe after school?`` She asked.

I looked over, nodding. ``Sure! Sounds like a perfect time.``

``Great.`` Pacifica smiled.

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I wish Dipper had the same periods as I did so that I can shove it in his face during lunch. Oh well, lunch period is already over, and I was waiting for Pacifica at the school's entrance, looking through the crowd. I saw my brother but didn't go to him. I'm sure he saw me looking at him, I don't know.

``Sorry! I was late.`` I looked over at my friend's voice.

``It's alright. So... about that, crush.`` I asked Pacifica.

``Yeah.. u-uh... I asked him out.`` She said as we were walking down the stairs to the ground.

``Oh my god! You didn't even need my help! Oh, I am so proud of you!`` I said as I hugged her.

``You were going to help me?`` She asked as I let go of her.

``Yes, but it seems you don't need me.`` I said.

``... Well... the speaking part was hard... trying to say what you wanted to say. It was all so frustrating! You could easily say it in your mind, but out here... it's hard.`` Pacifica said, frowning.

``That's just your feelings getting in the way. It'll be like that, sometimes.`` I said. ``So. Did he accept it? Infact, I never asked who this "guy" we were talking about was.`` We were approaching where my brother was as I see him watching us. ``And Hello, Dipper.`` I waved to him.

Dipper flinched at my actions as he waved back. Pacifica chuckled at his reaction as we soon formed a small group. ``Didn't realize you noticed me watching you.``

``Of course, bro-bro! I saw you come out of the entrance, anyways.`` I said.

``Sneaky.`` He huffed, looking away.

I looked over to my friend, who is giggling at our conversation. ``So... Who is your crush?`` I asked again.

``Oh! Um... well... for one thing, I don't remember his name. Two, I should have written it down somewhere... and three, he's so gorgeous! I'm sorry, am I being a bother?`` She said as she was going redder in her embarrassment.

I chuckled silently to myself. ``Not at all! Not at all, my dear friend. But I have to ask.`` I crossed my arms and tilted my head to the side. ``You forgot his name?``

``Yes... embarrassing, right? That's the stupid part. Everything else is fine, I just don't know how I forgot!`` Pacifica said, freaking out. ``Maybe it's because we met a week ago and barely got to see each other because of the school times and everything messing with my head.`` She said, letting out a sigh. ``I'm sorry, it's my first time at a public school, everything is so confusing...``

``First time...? Where were you before?`` Dipper asked. I felt sorry for my friend's confusion with this school, but... if we were to ask that, wouldn't she be homeschool, Dipper?

``I was home school. So going to an actual school with many students alike my age is difficult for me to adapt.`` She answered.

``It looks like you already adjusted just fine.`` My brother said.

``... I don't understand. I did tell you I had trouble navigating every single hallway.`` She said, looking confused at him.

``You're growing into a typical favorite person. I have seen it, and without knowing it, I hate those ideals.`` He said.

``That is true. Everyone thinks they know you, Pacifica.`` I said, agreeing with my brother.

``That is true... I wish they know me for who I'm really am!`` She said.

``Maybe give it time? I know they're all money thirsty at first, but maybe... they'll change?`` I said nervously. I'm not quite sure if that's how it works. I looked over to my brother, giving him looks of "help me." He shrugs at me. WELL, THAT'S HELPFUL.

``Just go along with what I say. Don't let it get to you.`` I said. ``Anyways, may we help you remember who your crush is?`` I went back to the previous topic.

``Would I be any help with that?`` Dipper asked.

``You know this school better than I do, Dipper.`` I said, looking back at him.

``... That is true, I'll help then. But knowing this, I don't remember every face or appearance, so you have to be specific with your words, Pacifica.`` He said, holding his binder tightly. He must be bracing himself for what she has to say. I'll try my best to guess what person she likes.

``Okay.`` Pacifica nodded. She breathes in and out as she waited for a moment of silence before talking. ``He's the same height as you... uh... what do I call you?`` She asked my brother.

``Mason, you can call me that.`` He answered.

``Okay. He's the same height as you, Mason. I think... every boy is- Anyways, Um... blonde hair, weird... skin color? What do you call that?`` She asked.

``Weird skin color?`` I said, looking confused as ever.

``Vitiligo. It's a skin condition that Kahlil has.`` Dipper said.

``Oh Yeah! That's name rings a bell now! And Vitiligo?`` Pacifica tilted her head.

``All I know is, it's nothing harmful as I see it. It gives off a unique appearance about them, mostly I was quite surprised when I first saw it. I never knew something like that could happen.`` He said.

``Wait. Kahlil has Vitiligo? Where?`` I asked. Where on his skin? I didn't see it when I first met him.

``His hands show a lot of it.`` He said. ``And a few on his face.``

``Oh. OH. THAT WHAT THAT WAS. I literally though it was gloves.`` I said, laughing.

``No, dear sister.`` I heard my brother's annoyed tone.

``So... in that result, it makes him handsome?`` Pacifica asked. ``Because I think it looks cool on him.``

``...Sure... you can go down that route. I'm sure other girls think about him that way...`` Dipper said, his voice going faint. I looked over to him with a concerned look. Are you getting jealous, dear brother? I looked back over to my friend, giving her a smug look. ``So... did Kahlil accept your invitation?`` I asked.

``O-Of course! Sorry. But yes, he did! I'm quite surprised, but yeah. Isn't that amazing?!`` She chirped.

``Yes! It's fantastic!`` I said, hugging Pacifica. She hugged me back in excitement. ``I'm happy for you.`` We let go of each other. ``I hope it goes well for you.``

``I hope so too!``


``I should have never mentioned that I had work tomorrow.`` I hear Dipper grunt. We entered our room and put our bags down next to our beds. I chuckled, looking out at the evening sky. ``Too late anyways~ Your worse nightmare became a reality.`` I said, smiling at his annoyed facial expression. ``At least it is done.``

``Yeah... At least it's out of the way.`` He said, huffing afterward. We both sat on our beds after we put up the items we brought from Jungle Mall. I saw my brother pull out a book from the end table and read it. I stared down at the sheets of my bed, thinking silently to myself. ``Hey, Dipper?`` I said.

``Yes?`` He responded.

``Can I ask a question about after school?`` I asked.

``Sure.`` He answered, giving his full attention to me. I looked at him and sighed.

``Why did your voice go quiet?`` I asked. After I asked that question, the silence was once again in the atmosphere. I knew something was troubling Dipper when we were shopping at the mall. So, what is it?

``... I'm just... jealous... that he gets everyone, and I don't.`` He said, looking down. I could see him frowning, which was making me frown even more. I guess he had trouble finding someone before I moved here, makes sense on why he keeps saying it won't work. But nevertheless, giving up isn't an option around me, and I don't want to see him sad all the time. ``I understand how that feels.`` I began. ``Watching a friend getting a person that you wish you had. However, you must know that every person's ideal is different from others and knowing that you will find that particular person. Don't give up just because your friend is better than you. I bet he's just showing off. Have hope in your heart, Bro-bro.``

He turned his head to me and managed a smile. ``Why do your words make me feel better?`` He asked.

``Because I am your sibling, that's what siblings do, support each other in the toughness times.`` I said. However, if they don't, then I don't know what to do about that.

``I don't know if I can promise you, but I can try to not give up.`` He said.

``Good. That's all I need to hear. Now go back to your book, nerd.`` I said.

``Hey! At least I'm a smart nerd.`` He huffed, turning back to his book.

I chuckled, smiling warmly.

End of Chapter 13