A/N : So..sorry for not updating sooner, I had actually forgotten this story even existed, anyways, enjoy~

Dipper laid in bed, listening to music and thinking mindlessly, he closed his eyes only to open them again.

taking his headphones off he acknowledged his sister sitting beside him " what's up? "
Dipper said, sitting up, his sister stayed transfixed on a spot on the wall as she spoke softly " why are you lying to me Dipper? "

Dippers eyes widened slightly, taken aback from the question " what do you mean? Why do you think I'd l- " he was cut off as Mabel looked at him with pursed lips " it's Bill isn't it. is he the reason you've been so out of it lately? why you barely even talk to me now?! " Mabel raised her voice, getting more upset.

" Mabel no- that's not- Mabel you're mistaken! " Dipper tried to calm but her but to no avail, " how am I mistaken? " she said, looking away.

" I was stupid and got caught by a mother of a monster, and well..I could have died..it's not like it was my first choice to accept bills offer! " he pleaded

" You- what was the deal?! " she said angrily

" He simply wanted a favor..I had no time to think..I only accepted because I knew if I didn't I'd never see you again.." Dipoer confessed.

Mabel blinked at her brother, her face softening she then hugged Dipper, making them both fall on the bed, " you're so stupid.." she lightly punched his shoulder " why did you keep this from me for so long? "

" I honestly thought you'd kill me " he cracked a smile " you won't..will you?" His sister grinned " I'll make no promises " she said, " that felt good to finally get off my chest, thanks Mabel.. " she smiled softly, getting up and walking to the door " hey..if you need help, I'm here, we'll get rid of Bill together yeah? "

"..y-yeah .." Dipper agreed, watching her leave.

' Jeez, are you guys done filming your melodrama? I thought it would never end.'

Dipper jumped " ..hey Bill " he thought.

' you know..this earth is a cold, dead place, but with you..it feels a bit warmer..'

" huh?! " Dipper audibly said, stunned by the sweet words ( if you could call them that )

' Haha! Looked at your face! All flustered, You're too easy to trick! '

" it simply caught me by surprise .. " Dipper said, folding his arms

' Whatever you say Pinetree '

(...)

' you ever get tired of all the nagging from your family? '

" hm?..maybe sometimes..why? "

' i could take care of that problem '

" absolutely not. Overstep your boundaries and I will burn you. "

' oh, look who's getting cocky, do I need to remind you who OWNS you?. speak to me like that again and you will regret it. '

Dipper didn't respond, instead he put his headphones back on, flopping in bed and forgetting Bill was still there.

Bill only seemed to be causing Dipper distress and anxiety, he was already snapping at him, talking to him more wouldn't help.