Chapter 3
SURPRISE. Noticed people's sudden responses and it fuelled me on to finish another chapter before going down. If I can find a Wi-Fi hotspot down there, you may not have to wait as long but no promises. I have noticed people pointing out my mistakes in perspectives. I'm trying to fix it considering the muck up I made in the first chapter with it. Anyway Enjoy.
(Wendy POV)
I was pacing up and down the room nervously as Tambry pushed open the door making the familiar ring of the bell echo into the room. I glanced up to look as my oldest friend walked in texting to some unknown source. "Entering the Mystery Shack, going to have personal talks with best mate." Tambry muttered under her breath.
"Nice to see you too." I said, bit ticked off at her lack of interest in my matters.
"Sorry, the world wants to know what happens in my life, so I give it to them. Don't worry I won't tell them what you want are so worried and nervous about."
I walked over and drew the curtain back revelling the ladder to the roof. "Up we go, away from prying ears in case Ford comes up and rants on about the physiology of a rock." After climbing up we settled into the deck chairs pulling out a can of Pitt each.
"So what was the massive emergency that you need my excellent advice for?" Tambry questioned "Nothing ever bugs you enough to take in my counsel." Taking a swig from her can.
"Well I've developed feelings for Dipper and I think I'm in love." I blurted out getting it over and done with as soon as possible. Tambry's eyes widened and she leaned forwards and spat out the liquid in her mouth, before spinning to look at me.
"YOU'RE HAVING ME ON," Tambry exclaimed "YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH DIPPITY-DAWG?"
"Shut up!" I hissed back at her "I don't want anyone else to overhear, but it seems like that."
"Seems… So there's a chance it's just being confused over something else or a weird moment you're going through? You do realise he's three years younger than you?"
"Yes I'm aware, and he's actually only two years and six months younger not three." I snapped back "I can to you for advice not to be shunned." I looked away upset prepared to enter a sulk.
"Woah, sorry there. It's just I've never dealt in a situation like this before." Tambry actually sounded sympathetic bringing me back into the conversation. "First things first. Do you actually love him or like him?"
I let out a sigh "Love him," I said in a small voice glancing at my feet "but don't start about how weird it is to love someone that younger then you; I'm aware of how socially taboo that it is."
"Well at least you are aware of those repercussions." Tambry said swinging her legs over to face me. "I'm personally fine at this 'love interest' of yours. Mainly disappointed I didn't see this coming based of how much time you hang around with those two. It was a matter of time before you fell in love with him."
"Really?" I looked back at her with hopeful eyes.
"Really. Look I'm your best friend, I'm not going to give you to the dogs because you love someone who's against the norm. In the end its your choice if you truly love the guy, suck it up and GO tell him how you feel. If you keep the feelings inside, it will build up until the point where you burst. And at that stage Dipper may have gotten over you leaving you heartbroken."
I just sat there taking all of it in. She had a point, every passing minute I spent thinking about Dipper I found it harder and harder to break away from those thoughts. There was only one option if I wanted to change things with Dipper. "Yeah I guess you are right."
"When am I ever wrong?" Tambry smirked.
"All the time." I replied returning the gesture. "Anyway enough about my love life, how are you and Robbie going still?"
"Oh, him and me broke up ages back. Did you not read my blog?"
"I'm one of the ten people in this town that doesn't give a crap about your blog. I still don't know how you manage it."
"Says the one who hasn't got 12,000 followers across the country."
We continued to talk about world and local gossip until Tambry got a call from her parents telling her to pick up some stuff from the grocery store. Saying goodbye, she walked downstairs and left posting an update on her phone. I watched her walk down the road thinking back to the advice she gave me. It was the only logical solution. Tonight. Tonight I would confess my feelings to him. If he didn't feel the same way at least the healing could begin. I began to throw rocks at the totem pole trying to focus upon other things until I saw Dipper, Mabel and Soos returning. I need to look casual like I haven't been pondering Dipper's existence all day. I dashed downstairs and threw my feet up on the counter and grabbed my magazine and pretended to scroll through the weekly sales on clothing brands while I waited.
(Dipper POV)
We walked back from the Arcade after spending at least 4 hours there on all the newly vamped machines; talking about the time spent there. "Dudes that was awesome" Soos said with his big goofy smile on his face "Didn't realise you could bust so many moves like that Mabel."
"Oh Pshh. I wasn't that good, however, Dipper totally destroyed us though when we did that BABBA dance off." Mabel said smiling at the memory.
I flushed red; remembering myself busting out the highest score of 958 to BABBA's Disco Girl. "Guys just stop it, I thought we promised not to talk about it when we got in sight of the mystery shack." I secretly didn't want either or my uncles to hear about it or I would be the laughing stock of the family for a good week.
"Don't worry Bro-bro, just teasing you. Wouldn't want Wendy to think you're a freak now would we?" Mabel giggled upon saying this.
"Why would you say that?" I looked at them secretly hoping they didn't know I still had my long time crush on Wendy.
"Oh bro it's still noticeable." Soos said then looking as my expression changed he added "You've gotten a lot better at hiding it though. No creepy whispering from behind her back."
I could feel my face burn with heat, beginning to wonder if death by embarrassment was a thing or not. "We are not a thing and probably never will. She hasn't expressed any feelings towards me it's just a one-way street. I tried to turn away and was about to make my way up the steps into the Mystery shack but Mabel (having other ideas) just spun me around again to continue to drill into me.
"Listen Dipper," Grabbing my shoulders and pulling me up to her. "You have faced the most dangerous monsters in the universe and the next at the age of twelve. Wendy is a 17-year-old girl and you can't tell her how you feel. What does that make you?" I was about to reply with some quick witted response but she shot me down. "A coward and a wimp. You my dear brother are a wimp unless… you can find a way to actually tell it to her face this time. Or I'll tell Pacifica that my brother returns the crush she has on you."
"Please no. While I like Pacifica as a friend that's all it is." I felt upset from her words I could see where see was coming from. She was obviously referring her speech back to the time when I though Wendy was dead in the bunker, and I let lose all my feelings about her, to a shapeshifter with her standing behind me listening the whole time. I deeply regretted the entire incident where I thought about erasing it from my mind with the mind wipe gun, only for Mabel to come in and talk me down from doing so.
"You have tried your luck with other girls and it didn't work. Maybe Wendy's the one for you."
"Dude maybe she has a point." Soos added in.
"Guy its ok, I'll find a to make it work. I promise." I said, wanting to end the conversation as soon as possible. However, Dipper they're right. Can't let your feelings go unchecked like last time. Plus, if she says no at least this time you know she'll be fine with being friends at least. I let a smile catch the corners of my mouth tugging it into a smile at the thought. At least everything would be ok. "Let's go inside. Leave all this negativity out here." Soos and Mabel smiled as we pushed open the door and made our way inside.
"Hey guys." Wendy said as the bell made us aware to our arrival. She placed down her magazine and lighted up at seeing us. "Good time?" I was taken aback at first. Wendy seemed at lot more chilled than usual.
"Great, we had an amazing time. You should have been there." Mabel exclaimed.
"Oh well, there is always next time."
"Hey, you seem better. Take a well needed snooze or something?" I said taking note of how happy she seemed to be so I decided not to pry to hard
"Yeah, been a very slow day so been able to get some shut eye." Said Wendy leaning back in her chair using her feet on the counter to hold her balance.
"Well that's good then," Soos piped up, "Yo guys, its 5:20 so I'm off home, hang out tomorrow?"
"Sure," Mabel said "Then we can work on uploading your Fix-it videos for the world."
"Cool, that's a plan then." Soos said before turning around and walking to the door. He pulled it open and waved goodbye before leaving."
"Well, now that you guys are back I can end my shift." Wendy stated standing up "Some reason Stan isn't back yet. Wonder what's holding him up?" She walked around the counter and up to the door before turning around. "Well Dip. You not gonna come and pick up your hat?"
"OH. Forgot about that." Only now that she mentioned it did I realise how naked I felt without it. I jogged to the door. "Mabel, if Stan comes back before I do tell him I'm out at Wendy's."
"Ok Dipping Sause. See ya." As Wendy pulled the door open, Mabel made an obvious winker and mouthed Go get em tiger.
I rolled my eyes at her antics, as we walked outside. "Mind if I leave my bike here overnight?" Wendy asked "Just if I'm going to walk with you I don't want to carry that the entire way."
"That's all good. I'll move it into a secure spot when I come back." I said thankful she didn't bike making the journey shorter and spending less time with her. We started walking through the forest with slithers of the setting sun making the light seem orange. I looked at Wendy and took in the same features I had fallen in love with for two years. I let out a deep breath realising what I had to do. There's no time like the present. I before I could say anything Wendy spoke up.
"Dipper there… there is something I have to tell you." Wendy stammered as she turned to face me The truth about why I've acting slightly different towards you this summer."
"I also have something to say too. Something quite dear to me." I replied quietly seeing this as a way I could ease the pressure off my heart. We stopped in a small clearing and sat down on a log worried my legs would give out from underneath me.
"That now that doesn't make any of this any easier." said Wendy; as she sat down I could see the nerves written across her face. Whatever she wants to tell me must be massive. I bit like what I plan to tell her.
"Wendy," I said grabbing her hands and holding them softly. She began to blush, looking away as I squeezed her soft palms. "Everything will be ok. I won't tell anyone; I understand that whatever this is must be hard for you; but whatever it is I will stand by you. That's a promise"
"Well if that's the case, let's get this over and done with" Wendy took in a deep breath and faced me "I think I love you."
Yes, it's happening. The pairing is finally happening. Still not sure what I'm going to go after a future incident, but its underway at least. I'm actually really enjoying this story so support is wanted and I'm open to ideas. Thanks.
