Chapter 6:

(Dipper POV)

"Where's Wendy? Doesn't she hang around with you and your stupid sister?" I looked up at him already feeling anger and fear rise through my body. "Come on brat, speak up!" his tone getting darker with every sentence.

Robbie in the two years had spent time loathing me and Mabel due to our good relationship with Wendy which he was still unable to repair after continuous lashes out at her every time they met, sending him into further states of anger. "She's not here. She's back at the Mystery Shack. Away from you." Trying not to let anger into my voice. He's pushed me around for so long even after I saved his life against Rumple Skirmish. However, I realised I said too much though as he snarled at the comment.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!" Reaching forwards and grabbing my vest pulling right into his face.

"She's at the Mystery Shack." Trying to stay as calm and collected as possible, aware that a fight would end up with him destroying me as I did no muscle training in the two years away. I only ever took up track for a month or so before dropping out.

"You better of just said that." Letting go and pushing me away. "Why is she there, isn't it here day off?" Looking at me for answers.

"Me and her have been spending some quality time together." I stated in a matter of face voice.

"And tell me, why in hell and heaven's name would she want to be around you?" speaking in a babyish voice he put on only to rouse me up, smiling at his own actions.

"Because she's dating me." I blurted out.

Robbie leaned back and laughed for a couple seconds. 'Good one Dip-shit." Trailing of noticing how I hadn't changed expression still looking at him. "You are joking aren't you?" His voice quiet being somehow more menacing before taking a few steps towards me.

FLY YOU FOOL! GET OUT OF THERE! My mind screamed at me but I stood my ground taking a quick swallow to keep some moisture in my mouth. "You heard me. She's dating me."

Robbie stopped right in front of me and looked directly into my eyes and whispered "Run." My eyes widened as he pulled back an arm and flung it into my stomach knocking the air out of me. "SHE DESERVES ME!" Throwing another punch into me knocking me to the ground. "WHAT DO YOU HAVE THAT MAKES YOU BETTER THAN ME."

The pain echoed through my body as I braced for another impact muttering "I have mercy."

"AND I'M BETTER!" Kicking me in the gut, forcing me to roll over clutching myself. My vision started to fade as black rose to the corners of my eyes. This is it. Spoke back and now I'm going to break. I relaxed my body and awaited the knockout blow. But it never came. I opened my eyes pain breaking my senses and looked up… to see Wendy gripping Robbie's, arm an inch or so away from my face. Never in my life have I seen Wendy so angry before and I don't think I ever would.

"STAY AWAY FROM MY BOYFRIEND!" She released his arm and sucker punched him in the face causing him to stumble backwards before tripping over his feet. "If you have ANY love for me still, get out of my life. Blubs take him away before I finish the job." Blubs and Durland came running up to Robbie and put a pair of handcuffs on him.

"So you take me away and not the kid. Where's the justice!" Blood dripping out of his nose onto the pavement.

"We saw what happened. The kid did nothing wrong. Robbie Valentino, you are under arrest for assault on Dipper Pines. Anything you say can and will be used against you."

"WENDY, YOU BELONG WITH ME, NOT THAT STUPID PRICK!" Robbie continued yelling profanity and other insults as the two pulled him away. Wendy reached over and reached over and threw her arms around me.

"You ok, bud?" Wendy asked, obvious concern laced in her voice. "It's going to be ok, just relax." I groaned and she pulled me upwards till I was in an upright position.

"Well my body feels like a million daggers have plunged into my stomach and a few more in the head."

"Well you don't look that bad." Wiping away some unknown liquid from my face. "You're lucky Robbie's just a scrawny runt with no muscle in his body or you might actually be in a coma."

Even though I was in immense pain I couldn't stop myself from chuckling "Lucky me, then I guess."

"Let's get you home then." Hoisting me to my feet. I put my weight against Wendy as I observed the crowd that had formed around us. "Give us a minute." She said softly in my ear. Turning to the crowd she shouted "This man here is my boyfriend. If anyone has a problem, you take it up with me now." Silence followed her words before a massive round of applause with people whistling out in support. Wendy looked at me confused, but happy obviously not expecting that type of reaction.

"I guess people ship us."

"What's a ship?"

I laughed "Get Mabel to tell you, I barely know what it is." Looking at people's smiling faces I could help but feel much better. "At least you don't have to worry about what anyone thinks anymore." We both laughed at that, helping to ease the pressure sitting on our chests.

"Wendy! Dipper!" a voice called out from the crowd. I could tell a was person pushing their way forwards by the movement of heads. Expect Mabel I was surprised as Tambry, Nate, Lee and Thompson jogged up to us.
"Dudes that was awesome!" Thompson said.

"Definitely. I thought I was Robbie's mate before but turns out I barely know the guy." Nate added.

"Well no surprise who the hottest couple in Oregon is anyway. Smile." Tambry pulling out her phone and taking a picture of Wendy with her arm supporting me up. "#Wendip Romance in The Air."

"Really?" Wendy said trying to sound pissed but failing badly. "You only just found out."

"More of a reason to let everyone know." Wendy opened her mouth to say something in protest but gave up.

"Well anyway, as much as I'd like to hang out with you guys, me and my lady friend got somewhere to be." I said interrupting the conversation.

The three of them let out a groan in protest but gave in and let us pass with pats on the back. Wendy directed me towards her dad's truck before opening up the passenger side door and gently helping me inside. I sat there taking in the smell of pine trees and sweat as Wendy jumped in the driver's side and started up the car.

"So what were you doing out in town before saving me?" as Wendy pulled the car onto the main road back to the shack.

"I was out looking getting the movie for tonight like we discussed until I saw Robbie beating the living daylights out of you. So I came along being the hero that I am and rescued the princess."

That got a laugh out of me "I'm never going to let that down am I?"

"Nope, and you never should. Got to remember who the man of this relationship is."

"Now that's just being cruel." Trying to sound annoyed but unable to do it making Wendy start laughing in her seat.

"Nah. You've saved me so many times on your mystery hunts it's about time I repaid the dept."

"It's all good." I stared out the window watching the trees fly by as she pulled into the Mystery shack car park.

"Out you get." I put my weight against her as she supported me inside to see Soos closing up shop.

"Hey dud…" Soos trailed off getting a better look at me "What happened to you?"

"Robbie happened." I said as Wendy helped me into the lounge and placed me on the sofa.

"Stay here, I'm going to get some ice before we are left with some massive bruises." Wendy jumped back on her feet and left the room for the fridge.

"Where else am I going to go." I called after her, feeling happy that Wendy was caring about me so much until the pain kicked in.

"So dude" Soos said crouching down to speak to me "I see that you two are a thing." I couldn't stop myself from blushing at that but Soos didn't seem to care. "The whole of gravity falls seems to know." Turning the phone around to show me the picture of Wendy and Me, that Tambry took when meeting her. Gasping I noticed the number of likes.

"103 LIKES?! Didn't this only get posted a good 20 minutes ago?" Looking at Soos for an answer.

"Yeah and rising. Turns out Gravity Falls actually does use the internet for something. Wonder why my fix-it videos haven't blown up yet then?" Stoking his chin, deep in thought.

I tried to think of a way to break the news to him that his more recent ones were pretty terrible but was saved by a mass of brown hair and sweaters diving on top of me screaming.

"I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LET ME TELL THE WORLD!" Mabel complained as she body slammed me by jumping over the back rest of the couch.

"Nice to see you too." I groaned "Please can you get off before you suffocate me?"

"Sure thing Dip-Dip." Sliding off standing next to Soos "So, where is the woman of the hour?"

"I guess you are talking about me" entering the room with a pack of Ice in one hand coming over and siting at my feet.

"Who else? Pacifica?" Mabel joked. "It's just so sad that I wasn't there." Looking down for a second.

"Mabel if you were there, Robbie would be in the morgue not the police station."

"I suppose that's true." Shrugging her shoulders in a defeat. "But still would have been worth it to see you two together."

Wendy couldn't help but blush with me but unable to wipe a smile off her face. "Anyway this is for you Pine-tree." Tossing the ice pack to me. Catching it I laid it on my chest letting the coolness of it ease the places where Robbie hit me. I took in a sharp intake of breath as it rapidly cooled my body to a colder temperature.

"Sa Wendy, do you know where my backpack is? I don't remember taking it inside." Letting a bit of panic enter my voice at the fate of the laptop and stabiliser.

"Don't worry they are still in the truck. More concerned with your wellbeing to grab it."

"AWWWW." We both looked as Mabel and Soos let out their inner thoughts. "You guys are just so CUTE."

Sheepishly rubbing the back of my head "Can we get some space guys if you are going to continue like that."

"Ugh ok. Come on Soos, we'll watch from the doorway." Pulling the man-child to his feet before walking to the doorway and turning around. A full two meters away.

"Privacy, maybe?" I added aware she wanted to listen in.

"Ok ok. Going upstairs." I waited until a few moments after I lost sight of them before restarting my talk with Wendy.

"Can't hate her when she's like that can you?" Wendy chuckled.

"When you know her as well as I do, you have to take some precautions."

"Anyway what did you want to say?" Wendy inched closer to me to the point where she was pushing herself right up against my feet.

"I… I wanted to thank you again for saving me."

"Pshh, it was nothing bro. I'd do it again."

"No, please let me finish." Wendy looked surprised not realising how grateful I was "I want to thank you for not just protecting me against Robbie, but also for giving me a chance. A chance to be with you. I know you feel the same way about me and that alone means the world to me. But…" Looking down a bit breaking eye contact with her "Please don't try to sacrifice yourself for me. I know you could have taken Robbie but what if that was something else? Like a were-wolf or the shapeshifter. I… just don't know what I would do if I lost you after our relationship being taken to another level."

Wendy was obviously stunned by what I said as she sat there for a moment taking it all in. Eventually tears coming to her eyes. "Dipper, I saved you because you would do the same thing. You aren't the only one who feels the same way. How do you think it is for me? I've been raised to survive no matter what. Compared to me you are the biggest liability ever but I love you. And that means I would never hesitate to step into a situation to save you, no matter what the cost?" Wendy climbed over my legs and pulled me into her embrace. "Dam you Dipper. This is the second time in two days you have made me cry."

We sat there holding each other as tears formed in the corner of my eye. I rubbed her back to reassure her I was there for her.

"Well this is awkward." We broke apart at the sound of Stan's voice. Turning around Stan stood there holding several bags of grocerys. "Should I come back?" obviously confused at the sight of us.

"Nah, we're done here." I said putting a small smile on to reassure him it was alright.

"Good" Walking past us "I'll be in the kitchen if you need me." We sat there as Stan closed the door to the kitchen.

"Well that wasn't mortifying or anything." Wendy said.

I cracked up laughing "Really?" I said in my best sarcastic tone I could do.

"Yeah well I'm going to get your all precious backpack for you then you can tell me why it's so special." As she left the room to get the gear, I heard a soft sniggering from the kitchen.

"BUGGER OFF STAN!" I yelled out at him not noticing how much he may of heard. Silence fell right away, which continued until Wendy returned holding my bag.

"Ok, so what's the deal with this?" she questioned handing it over to me before sitting next to me.

"Well this'' pulling out Fords piece "Is an Anti-gravity stabiliser which isn't important." Placing it on the table in front of us. "What's really special is this." Whipping out the smashed Laptop.

Wendy was unimpressed. "This is what you were so nervous to get?"

"This Laptop contained all information on Bill before he destroyed it but all of a sudden" pressing the unmute button "It's been making this beeping noise."

We sat there for a few moments, all the time Wendy's brow pulled closer together, noticing something I hadn't. "Dipper you realise what this beeping sound is?"

"Nope, care to indulge us simple minded folk."

"That beeping's not random. Its Morse Code."

Holidays coming this friday. So more time for writing then but until then you have to wait. Longest chapter so far. Not by a lot though but hope you enjoyed it. So what's hidden in the laptop which is now only being revealed? Stay tuned till next time. Over and out.