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How long can a bad memory last? Studies show that around 5 minutes to decades, but for Pacifica it was a long time, before she could leave her home and happily go hang around the places she loved. That was because Dipper was pretty much everywhere she went to, for obvious reasons.

"Oh, God why does he have to live where all my friends stay… and why do I only like one place? And why…" and so on an endless string of questions passed through her unorganized head. It wasn't because he was there, she still loved him( for reasons that are unknown to an omniscient narrator such as myself), but it was hard to talk to anyone about what they shared. It was indeed an uneasy conversation, but it isn't something you can just gloss over within the blink of an eye… However she now had two friends to share and confess to, and she heard two different opinions. On one hand Wendy was defensive, regarding with a small degree of skepticism the facts and understanding his attitude, because it is really surprising to see someone do a full 180 spin to a whole new person… On the other hand, Mabel. That sums it up perfectly, but for people who wouldn't understand I am going to describe. It was seldom for Mabel to get mad, especially at her brother, but as history tells us it did happen and when it did it often ended up badly ( the fact that it lead to her being almost married to gnomes, killing a merman, be smashed by a prop chandelier and other completely insignificant events are not to be brought into question). She was furious at the fact that Dipper, a boy whose trust wasn't shook pretty hard and problem-solving skills are to be envied, had trouble to accept a fact that was presented to him as the truth. Even I was surprised, but I am supposed to be objective here… it's becoming harder and harder…

Either way, after having listened to two opposite reactions, she had made up her mind. It wasn't hopeless after all, and a new hope was soon to be born. However until then fantasy had to make it. Night time was filled with dreams of… well every single teen girl who just dreams of her crush doing something nice to her for a change. But who am I to judge in such a harsh manner?

Things were not really sunshine at the shack either… especially with the twins having to share the same room. Apart from the usual dilemmas, a new challenger has appeared.

-How, could you even say such a dreadful thing, to such a sweet and cute girl? Mabel erupted all of a sudden?

-Sorry, but what? Dipper replied completely unaware.

-You know what I mean, don't try to play dumb with me.

- I actually, don't know, he replied with a completely clueless look.

-Seriously, are you suddenly experiencing mind gaps? Don't you remember what you said to Pacifica? Continued Mabel two steps away from going haywire.

-I do, but what is the problem?

-What is the problem? ! Are you serious? She yelled her lungs out.

-Be quiet… it's night after all, he said trying to calm her down.

-No, I won't be quiet. You need to hear it! You were an insensitive jerk and you should know that it really hurt... said Mabel stopping herself at the right time, avoiding the reveal of the finale.

-So, if it hurt…? Should I care? I mean, come on Mabel you remember all the things she did to us, right? Why should I be nothing but vicious or distant? He said raising his voice slightly.

Then an awkward pause. None of them said anything for a few seconds, until Mabel finally broke the ice with a sad tone.

-Dipper… she started. People change, can't you tell? They are not all evil forever, nor good forever… they are like a nice little sea… she continued turning dreamy. There are continuous waves that make it calm or agitated.

-I see… You're both deeper than before, he said under his breath.

-Either way, you were rude and that kind of attitude was uncalled for, so tomorrow you're apologizing.

-And how did you plan on me doing that? He asked worried of his sister's mind.

-The usual way… duhhh, don't you know how I did it back home? Whenever one of my friends had a problem it called for a…

-Of course, he said rolling his eyes… A slumber party.

-You know the drill, she replied smiling. Now forget it. You mustn't leave the room and sleep in the living room, you've got to do the exact opposite. Don't you even try to make a snarky remark, mister, it means you'll be staying with us for the whole duration…

-And if I do not? He said almost starting another battle?

-I could go for blackmail, secret revealing, but I am not forcing you. It's up to you to come and make up for what you did.

-Ook, he said, now can you please… go back to your bed and stop threatening me with that grappling hook you grabbed last summer? He said scared.

Oh, silly me I forgot to narrate the movements in the scene. Oh, well it's up to you to decide, use your imagination people!

-Sure thing, she said backing off, then suddenly coming very close to his face. Good night, brother she continued after which she went to sleep.

-What did I do to deserve this, said Dipper towards the ceiling.

Now it's time to switch perspective. Guess what, it's not. I will now present myself to you. My name is not important for now, but I am a former member of the Falls. I perished in the big showdown with good old Bill which I am now haunting. I have some rather peculiar powers. I can manipulate people but only when they are most vulnerable… that is in their sleep. For those of you who didn't get it I can control dreams. Which is what I have done with our two little lovebirds. Call it a help for someone I love, but can't do so anymore for I am pretty much from another world. There is a small trinket that can help me, but enough for now.

The only important thing right now is the dream the two are having at the same time. Both are lost in the big forest surrounding the city. I've made my world so they can only escape if they work together and settle their differences. Now I must kick back, relax and enjoy myself as the conclusion happens. They found each other rather quick, considering they woke up in completely different corners of the 10 acre woods. The encounter was rather… sparkly. It was more of a stumble upon and a moment where they both fell to the ground.

-Ow, what the… Dipper and Pacifica said at the same time, rubbing their heads.

-Oh, it's you, said Pacifica with contempt and Dipper with a small tremor…

-What's going on? Asked Dipper breaking the "talk at the same time" gimmick…

-I don't know… I last remember going to sleep, then… I bumped into you, continued the blonde with slight disdain.

-I know you're mad at me for what I said, but for the moment you must put it behind us, so we can get out of these woods.

-And why should I do that? After all I didn't change at all...I'm a selfish girl, remember?

-Can't you just forget that for now so we can get back home? Dipper said in a harsh, yet begging tone.

He was now talking to a cold rock, because Pacifica had already left and was 10 steps ahead of him. He could catch up, but he chose not to, just to let her recollect herself because she seemed to be losing it. Their steps fell heavy on the formerly untouched gravel, carving a new path on the mountain. The silence was heavy and was only banished temporarily by the lonely sighs of one or the othrr, trying to do something never done before (I'll leave it up to you what that is, because I am not supposed to be hitting you over the head with it). However, from time to time Pacifica was looking back only to see if Dipper was still following her. After his silhouette became visible, she would frown, turn back, making Dipper reflect on his behavior( continue to love your ou-s Canada, for I do too). During this slow ascent, both were quiet as two ghosts- bad comparison- until Dipper's voice fell like a thunder:

-Is there something I can do, anything to make you happy again? He asked.

-Of course not, she continued in the same sarcastic tone we were all used to. I will hold a grudge forever, as you know I did with your sister all this time...

-Is it too late now to say sorry, for all I've said? He asked after a short pause.

For a moment there Pacifica was about to lose her cool and jump into his arms completely forgiving him, but doing so didn't guarantee a repetition of the same situation. For now she just had to stay in her bench and play her hand well.

-Yes, it is... she replied with long pauses between words. You can't undo what has been done.

-There always is something, but you just won't say it. .

-...

They sat for two minutes just looking each other in the eyes, engaging in a psychological battle of wits. Pacifica withdrew first continuing her ascent towards the peak. Poor Dipper tried to warn her that the peak was closing in, but it was like talking to a stone cold wall. Every once in a while, he told her to calm down and stop so they could find a way out, but the blonde just waved her hand saying :"Whatever" and kept on climbing.

The summit was reached. For a moment Pacifica was feeling stupid that instead of trying to find a way out she climbed up a mountain just to run away from him. It was silly, but it was also a test, to see if Dipper would follow her and continue to be persistent. And even if he had passed, she was still uncertain whether he did it for her or not... She knew him well... She was aware that he could only see them pairing to escape as a way to sweeten the odds of survival... It was a battle going on inside her head and her heart, but she just couldn't bear it anymore. They say equality and balance in all things are the key to perfection. Now she could prove them wrong, because the sides were even in her war, and instead of making a decision, she kept destroying her person one tiny bit at a time. Exhausted and depleted of any will to carry on, she laid down in the grass, hugging her knees and letting her mind wander.

Dipper reached the peak a small time after... He wasn't the best spokesman when it came to comforting, but anything was worth a shot now. The damage has been done already, so anything else could only do good. I would come in and say it's a faulty logic, but a ghost cannot judge...plus the outcome surprised me...

-I know you probably don't want to hear anything else from me, and you'll probably ignore this altogether, but... I was wrong. You have changed...I was surprised to just see how from a vicious, shallow, hard forgiving, shallow and arrogant girl, you have blossomed into a caring, generous, hard working, deep and... I was so mindblown and moved by your poetry that my brain has failed to sync. You are a great artist and I can say that your message was... astonishing. Your poem was written out of love for someone and I can only say I envy the guy who sits at the receiving end of this pure feeling.

With every word he said a suspect calm was settling in her mind. It was the result of the battle being won at last...

His voice fell down with every idea he was exposing...He had nothing else to say and nothing was left... Dipper lied down next to her mimicking her position... A desolate silence reigned, married to the quiet sobs a little girl was letting out. She understood his point of view and was so angry at herself because she overplayed her hand so much, and was such a nuisance she forgot why she loved him. And now he was feeling the same way as her probably worse...

She rose to her feet, and without any noise , made her way to him.

-I could never hate you, she whispered as she slowly wrapped her arms around him and hugged him warmly...

He said nothing. He just raised his head, looked at her and hugged her right back.

The morning sun spotted them staying next to each other on a small ledge, their feet dangling over the bright abyss. My job was done. Mabel would've been proud of this...

The two woke up from the sleep I blessed them with only to be dead confused...It all seemed so real, the emotions were so genuine to doubt them... But all in all it was just a dream. A mere function of the human brain regarding its most intimate wishes...

The Shack was teeming with visitors today, so Dipper and Pacifica couldn't say a word to each other...that was until Mabel...

-Hey Pacifica, Dipper here wants to invite you to something in order to make it up to you, for some of the dreadful things he said, isn't that right, Dipper? She asked incisively and determined...

Dipper and Pacifica looked at each other with a hidden meaning in their eyes, then with a smile they both replied:

-I don't think that's necessary...they said while scratching the back of their heads and blushing.