Chapter 10

(Dipper POV)

So sorry for the late chapter. Been a week and a bit but school work was thrown at me in bucket loads so I've been taking it slow. Anyway enough excuses.

"This isn't how I expected today to go down." I mumbled still sitting beside Wendy.

"That's the easy way of putting it." Wendy tried to give out a week laugh but failed coming short choking off.

"Come on, let's get you home then." Slowly standing to my feet, I offered a hand to Wendy as she carefully took my hand. Standing side by side we made our way to the boat gingerly rocking as the water gently pulled at boat, trying to pull it to its home.

I pushed the boat back into the water as Wendy clambered in grabbing the oars. Frowning I pushed us off before following Wendy. "I thought I was going to row us back?"

"Sorry, I just feel like I need to do something to get my mind off… you know." I nodded my head slightly showing I was aware of what she meant, however I couldn't help but not feel guilty. I put her into this situation, so I need to be the one to fix it. As desperate as I was to fix what had happened I couldn't think of anything that would even in the slightest cheer her up.

We sat in silence with the silence only being broken by small splashes from the oars touching the water. A few minutes of this allowed the tension to reach breaking point. Looking at the time I saw it was already nearing 4:00. "Wendy… I'm sorry about earlier. I shouldn't have brought it up but."

"Don't need to say anything." Cutting me off "I know what you're going to say but it's not your fault." Placing the oars down resting on the water's surface.

"You say that but it's just I know how hard this on you and I can't help but feel guilty." Looking down trying desperately to avoid her gaze.

"Bro its ok. This was going to come out eventually, you know how good I am at keeping secrets. Better now then never anyway." Scooting over and grasping my hands in hers.

"But…"

"But what? We can't let this keep us down. I just had a moment of weakness that's all." Glancing up I could see a reassuring grin plastered on her face. "Like you said, we can get through this." She used one of her hands to tilt my head till our eyes were together before giving me a passionate kiss on the lips.

I don't anything about magical kisses but the one Wendy was giving me made me feel like I was lifting off the ground. Her soft tender lips were easing me as I relaxed and began to kiss back. I could almost feel the love and care radiating off her as she leaned back breaking this kiss. "You ok dude? You seem petrified again." Wendy said giving a small chuckle at me.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Unable to move. Something about getting kissed by the girl of my dreams just seemed to hold me in place. Wendy began laughing as I just sat there mesmerised by her beauty.

I began blushing as I finally began paying attention to my surroundings. "Ok we get it. I'm hopelessly in love with you, can you stop laughing at me?"

"Never, because you're mine Dipping-Sause. Mine for the end of time." I couldn't help but turn redder as she continued laughing at me while taking the final strokes. Wendy's precision couldn't have been better, landing the boat directly outside the boat sheds. She elegantly leaped from the boat landing on the dry sand and unclipped her lifejacket while waiting for me. I planted my foot on the edge and fell face first off the boat and into the shallow water.

This just caused Wendy to fall on the ground rolling in joy at seeing my clumsiness in action as I pulled myself up completely drenched. "Thanks for the assistance." My voice heavily layered in sarcasm.

"Sorry, it's just you are so adorable when you are embarrassed and nervous."

"Same goes for you too." Taking off my own jacket "Now help me with this behemoth." Yanking at the side of the boat. Wendy came to my side and we pulled the boat up the ramp and into the shed. Throwing the jackets into the corner we left and I closed the door behind us locking it. "Well that was nice to do something different for once."

"Yeah, pity it's over now." Wendy said looking a bit disappointed but still happy.

"You know, maybe it doesn't have to end." Something coming to me.

"What do you mean?" Giving me a questionable look.

"How would you like to stay the night? Hang at the shack for the for the night?" Secretly hoping she would accept.

"That sounds awesome. More time to spend with my bro." My face lit up like a lightbulb excited with the idea "I'll just have to go back home and grab some clothes for the morning"

"Cool then." As we arrived back at the information centre, I handed the keys over not bothering to stick around and chat. "Better keep moving then, if there's gonna be a chance your dad will let you out after dark."

"Sure that isn't just because you're scared of the dark?" giving a knowing glance at me.

"I only panicked once." Scowling as I remembered back to when me and Soos got trapped in the basement with no power where the place was thrown into absolute darkness. After a couple of hours, I begun hyperventilating to the point where I ended up fainting, only to be revived with everyone surrounding me with scented candles.

"Maybe so, but not going to forget." Smiling to herself as she saw my discomfort.

"I'll find something on you one day." Being a tad annoyed at my lack of comeback.

"Maybe when hell freezes over." I chuckled at her confidence, knowing everyone has a weakness.

"Does the fact that we've been best mates forever at least not count for some extra caring?"

"If anything it should mean I have more of a right to do this." As we came up to a crossroad. "Well this is where we split? Anytime I should arrive?"

"Nah, won't matter. Probably not too late though, otherwise I might be in the dreamscape."

"Ok be there shortly before 8:00 then." As she turned in the opposite direction to me "See ya soon."

"Yeah, see you soon." Unable to whip the fresh grin off my face. I jogged home as fast as possible completing the mile walk in less than 4 minutes from the pure excitement coursing through my veins.

"Dip Dip! Where have you been all day?" called the squeaky voice of Mabel from the open window upstairs.

"Be up there in a sec and I'll tell you all about it." Unable to hold the excitement in my voice. The time spent from entering the shack to entering the attic seemed to be a blur, as I almost flew into the room.

"Woah, bro. Why so jumpy? Any moment it might seem like you'll sprout wings and jump out the window and fly away." Confusion written all across her face.

"Wendy." That was all I could mutter out as I collapsed back onto my bed.

"What about her?" suddenly letting out a gasp as she put two and two together and ended up with three "She BROKE up with you? How could she?!"

"What? No that's not what happened." Sitting upright from where I lay, worried she was going to do something rash "Where did you get that from?"

"Oh… Ii just… That's irrelevant" looking nervously from side to side trying to find a way to change subject "So what did happen then?"

I laid back down in relief at her change in perspective "I had… an interesting and amazing date." Mabel instantly let out a high pitched squeal at the sound of the word date.

"SO THAT'S WHAT YOU WERE DOING! TELL ME EVERYTHING!" throwing herself at me, causing me to narrowly lean to the side to avoid being hit by my 55kg sister.

"Calm down then I will." Mabel plopped herself on the side of the bed in agreement as I told her about what happened.

"Bro, you ruined an amazing opportunity." Shaking her head as I told her what happened on the island.

"I know, it's just…"

"Just that you are an idiot. You don't know how to treat a girl do you?"

"You can answer that yourself. How many girlfriends have I had?"

I know she's your first yeah, yeah. Not my fault that girls at home go running for their lives when they see you." Smile on her face trying to rouse me up "Girls like simple things that mean a lot. Why do you think Wendy fell for Robbie those years back? It's because he 'created' a message to tell her his feelings."

"So you're saying I should learn how to play the guitar and write a song?" confused at what she was getting at.

"No, God sometimes you're an idiot" throwing her hands in the air with an exasperated sigh "Do something meaningful to show your love for her. It's not that difficult."

I sat there taking in what she said. Mabel had a point I hadn't done anything special to share with Wendy. But in saying that I had nothing to offer. All I had was my brains and wit. The only really special thing about me was the Birthmark on my forehead.

That was it! Eagerly I grabbed Mabel and gave her a hug "Thanks for the advice. I know just what to do." Before rushing off to the bathroom to prepare myself for the evening.

10 minutes later I left my room having already prepared the necessary stuff for the night. After making sure I was properly washed and the strong smell of cologne hanging over me. Dressed in a simple buttoned up short sleeved shirt and blue jeans I made my way downstairs to grab a plate of dinner before Wendy arrived.

"Who are you and what have you done with my great nephew?" Stan asked as I wandered into the dining room. Only Him and Mabel had come for dinner, Ford was still out and yet to come back I guessed.

"Guess that's a good sign. Grabbing a white cloth out off the table and tucking it into my shirt, trying to avoid any dinner getting on my stainless clothing.

"No seriously, what's happening? You never dress nicely."

"Thanks for that." A bit annoyed by the comment, thinking I had a good taste in clothes. Thankfully Mabel interrupted before I could lash back.

"He's invited Wendy around." Walking in and placing a platter of spaghetti and meatballs on the table in front of us.

"And this is why I don't cook anymore. 5 Star gourmand dinners for a low and cheap price." Grabbing his utensils and dumping a mass amount of food on his plate. "On the topic of Wendy however, its fine that she's around, just better not hear any creaking in the night."

"STAN! Why would you think that?" Feeling my body tense up as my body temperature rose instantly.

Stan just leaned back laughing "So defensive there. I could almost swear that I could guess that you've already done it."

I looked away from his smiling face and grabbed the plater pulling it closer towards me trying to not show him how much that ticked me off. "Be nice to him." Mabel said "He hasn't even had a romantic moment with her yet."

"I thought you were on my side." Trying to sound in disbelief to try and get Mabel to re-join my side of the story.

"Sorry bro, but you haven't. You said it yourself. You ruined today that's why you're trying to make it up now."

"Don't ask for any advice kid. Ain't gonna give you any." Stan piped up from his seat with spaghetti still hanging out of his mouth and on his shirt.

"Didn't want any anyway." Rolling my eyes at his disgusting appearance. After eating dinner in relative silence for a while I tried to reengage the conversation "So Ford not back yet I see?"

"Nah, said he would be back late. Said something about a bunker but nothing to worry about." Ford said.

"He didn't go empty handed did he?" Mabel said obviously thinking what I was about the shapeshifter.

"Took the plasma rifle of his. Don't worry about him, he survived 30 years in another dimension. A walk at night won't kill him."

"I'd be interested to know if he finds anything." Placing my knife and fork together becoming increasingly aware of the fact I kept looking at the time. "Well think it's time I left you guys." Taking out the cloth and grabbing my plate placing it on the kitchen table top.

"See you in the morn." Stan said while Mabel just gave me a cheeky grin.

"Same." Giving me a knowing smile. I shrugged it off though as I heard a couple of knocks on the door. My eye widened as I dashed towards the door. Getting ready to open the door, I quickly patted down my hair before opening the door.

I don't know if I had a heart attack a few moments ago but man I was seeing an Angel. Wendy was dressed in a long white shirt passing her waist with a pair of blue skinny jeans fitting to her slim body with a pair of black slip on shoes. She had a pale red lipstick on just lighter than her hair somehow making her eyes stand out even more than normal. "Didn't come over dressed did I?" giving a shy smile as if she was unsure about how gorgeous she looked.

"Not at all." I managed to stutter out still adjusting to my breath being taken away "Come on in." pulling the door open just a bit wider to allow her to enter while I held the door.

"Didn't arrive to early or anything?" seeming slightly concerned about her getup with constant glances down at her clothes hugging her frame tightly.

"No," shaking my head "Just finished dinner so we've got the night to ourselves."

"So what's the plan then?" Slightly warming up with the nervousness in my voice, telling her I was as nervous as her.

"Well if we go up the ladder, you'll find out." Heading over to the curtain drawing it open to expose the entrance. "Laddies first." Bowing to try and ease the tension gripping my chest.

"Such a gentleman" Smiling at my actions "If I'm not gobsmacked when I get up though I'll be a tad disappointed by how much of a reveal you're making this out to be." Placing her hands on the rungs and pulling herself up. I waited at the base until I heard the shutter open and a gasp of amazement before I started to climb up, smirking to myself the whole way.

As I hauled myself onto the roof, Wendy stood there with her hands covering her mouth in astonishment at my work. The lawn chairs were moved to the side exposing a red and white cotton blanket stretched over the roof. Squared yellow pillows lay against the slanted roof on one end with a wicket basket placed in the centre. Uncovered wax candles were lit in a circle surrounding the scene illuminating the surroundings.

"Is this for us?" her voice in disbelief at the picture in front of her.

"For you." I said grabbing one of her hands and holding it to my side, running my thumb over her knuckles smiling at her unable to break away. Hearing this she turned to look at me. The candle light flickering over one side of her face showing me the joy in her eyes. "Well take a seat." Sitting on the blanket and leaning back resting my head on one of the pillows.

Wendy crept next to me and gently lowered herself next to me doing the same as me. "Guessing this isn't all you have for us?" Taking a look at the confident smile plastered on my face with the confidence she was giving me.

"Just look up." She turned her head away from me and gazed into the sparkling sea of stars above us dancing in the sky.

"Its… Its…" Wendy was unable to continue on as she tried to hold back the tears forming in her eyes.

"Are you ok?" Now becoming concerned at the change she made. Did she not like it? My thoughts were once again broken however as she grabbed my cheeks and pulled me close giving me a passionate kiss. Words are unable to describe the feelings I had rushing through my body as adrenaline felt like it was being made at 200 miles an hour. The fact that this kiss however was special. This one had all the love, caring and kindness in the world as time seemed to slow to a stop as we were in each other's grasp.

"It's absolutely amazing." Wendy whispered softly not wanting to break the moment as she held my face with her soft hands. "No-one has ever done anything like this for me."

"Well, you know. He girl of dreams only deserves the very best." Blushing at her words.

"Every moment I spend with you is a dream. Something I never want to awake from." Putting her arms around me and drawing me in close. "Looks like I own my own constellation now. Don't need the one up there."

"That birthmark is the whole reason I thought of this." I said gently as I gazed back up into the sky. "Everything the universe has to offer sitting up there for us to experience together."

"Thank god I've got the best person in the world to experience with it." Joining me in my gazing. We sat there for what felt like hours just pointing out the constellations like Scorpius, Hercules and Cygnus.

"Dipper… I love you."

"I turned to look into the emerald eyes of the Wendy taking in what she said "I love you too."

"No Dipper. I've never felt the same way about anyone else. I truly love you. I don't understand how for the past years I've never seen you in the same light, but over these last few days I've never felt more whole in my entire life. When I say I love you, I mean it for now and for all eternity."

"Wendy" I whispered back "I feel the same. For now, and forever. You and me together forever."

"Together Forever." And with that we lay in silence looking at the sparkling lights in the sky as we fell asleep in each other's arms.

Sorry that this took forever. I don't plan to leave a break between chapters this long but I promise I'm not done with this story. Once started, to the end. Till next time.