He found her on a log.
Well, technically, it was a rock that was shaped like a log. But from far away, the dirt-colored mass sure did look like a fallen tree.
She was laying atop it, back facing him. He sighed in relief. She wasn't in sweater town. Perhaps she had calmed down, and had just found something interesting.
He had just opened his mouth when a gut-wrenching sob came from her direction.
Oh, no. This wasn't sweater town. This was worse.
He inched closer, hand outstretched. Her shoulders shook, making the fabric of her sweater wiggle. He heard her sniffle atleast twice.
"Mabel..." he said gently, sitting down on the far end of the rock-log.
She stared forward, making no indication that she had heard him. It looked like she was watching an anthill.
"Mabel, look, about what I said..."
"I know what you meant."
She didn't even glance at him. He wasn't even sure she'd said anything at all. For all he knew, her voice that lingered in the air could have been a part of his imagination.
"You took it the wrong way. I didn't mean you were-"
"Silly? Of course you did. Everyone does. Pacifica, The Sheriff, Wendy. Even Grunkle Stan has said it a few times. Silly. Immature. Weird. I just never thought..."
Her voice hitched up and she wiped her eyes with her sweater sleave.
She stood up, accidentally kicking over the little anthill. They fled in all directions, away from the powerful giant who destroyed their home. Dipper couldn't look at her face.
"I never thought you, of all people, would think I'm annoying."
She turned to walk deeper into the forest, but was held back by a hand on her shoulder. She turned her head slightly.
"Mabel. Siblings get annoyed. It's a given. I'm sure you don't always feel like we're the best of friends because I'm being too paranoid or thick-headed. But...you're my sister. You're my twin. I love you."
She shifted her gaze and he panicked. Did he say the wrong thing? Did he just screw everything up?
Suddenly fabric encircled him and he felt warm water on his shoulder.
"I love you too. You butt-head," she sobbed, laughter bubbling up from inside her. He smiled.
"Pat, pat."
Ok this was complete and utter crap but it's ok! This was my first time writing the twins and I needed to kind of get a feel for their characters. I hope I didn't make them too out of character, but probably did x_x Better luck next time.