Disclaimer : I don't own Gravity Falls

Abel was excited for Valentine's day for as long as anyone could remember . Ever since Kindergarten he pulled out his crafting kit two months before the day even came , delighted to make frilly love confessions and flirtations to half of his class . He would even make the mandatory required cards for Dipper , no bribe needed ( though there was always a risk he would write an embarrassing card in hope's of setting his sister up ,but it was a risk she was willing to take ). It was no surprise that Dipper didn't share his enthusiasm .

She fidgeted with her amulet , watching her brother dart around the room , his arms full of teddy bears , chocolates , the like . Will and Suse were right behind , arms even more overflowing with Valentine's day garb .

" It's a scam , you know . " Dipper called out . " And you , Brother Dear ,are falling for it hard ."

" Love isn't a scam , Dipstick !" He began to twirl her around the room with a lovesick sigh .

" I beg to differ .'

" You mean you beg to Dipper-"

" No ." She struggled to escape his strong grip ."

" Love is something beautiful , special, magical even !"

She gagged .

" I figured you would have realized that , considering Patz and all …" He poked her side , her face flushing at the mere mention . " Even if you don't believe in it , you are going to dosomething , right ? I get the feeling that Patz is kind've a hopeless romantic like myself , even if he isn't so open about it as I am ."

" I don't think he could ever be as hopeless as you , Able ." She finally broke away to escape to her room , probably the only space that hadn't been filled with pink and red .

" Don't wimp out today of all days , Dipstick . You don't want to break poor Patz's heart , do you ?"

No . She thought , dread settling in her stomach . I'll have to do something .

While Pacific had climbed many trees in his lifetime , scaling both a wall and a balcony while holding a bouquet was a first . Adjusting his jacket covered with heart-themed pins , he knocked on the glass door . Dipper already was in her room , back towards him . Did she not hear him ? He pressed his face to the glass to make out multiple pieces of pink and red construction paper connected with strings . On a small dry erase board , he made out the words Project Valentine's day ( Likely Abel's handwriting , seeing as the Is were dotted with hearts ) . Underneath were multiple formulas in Dipper's handwriting .

Shaking his head , he slid open the unlocked door .

' God , that's so sugary I'm going to retch ." She slapped her forehead . " And how in hell am I supposed to find the perfect ratio of pink and red if -" She tensed at the sudden feeling of being watched and turned around .

" Wow ." Pacific stared at the huge board .

" You weren't supposed to see this ."

" This must've taken you forever."

She crossed her arms" Not really . I've had plenty of practice making conspiracy boards , this wasn't so different ." She was taken aback when he hooked an arm around her waist and pulled her back towards his chest .

" Still , that that's a lot of effort for a holiday you despise . And all for me ?"

She did her best to muster up a reply , all while being horribly distracted by how warm he was . I have to blow this off , I'm already embarrassed enough , quick be clever ! " Y-es ?I mean - yes ."

" Hmm ." The sound vibrated through his chest . " That's really sweet . You should be ... rewarded ." He said a bit too close to her ear to be comfortable .

She swallowed .

" Look !" He pulled out a thick notebook covered with glitter . " I made this for you !"

Oh . " ...by Pacific Northwest ...what is it exactly ?'

" Well , since you can't have the real journal , I thought this was the next best thing . I wrote out l everything , even the weird cryptic bits . Plus I illustrated it too and left some notes of my own . Stuff I learned , explanations ...other stuff ."

" Stuff ?"

" -and your brother may have discovered it , and mambe insisted on decorating . Sorry if all the glitter makes you sneeze ."

" Other stuff ?"

" You'll find it when you get to it . Until then ." He gestured to the balcony ." I figured I can ask for a gift too ."

"This is amazing !"

One of Dipper's arms clung to Pacific while the other hand was grasped firmly around her amulet . She was far too occupied keeping them from falling into the air to admire the view , but Pacific's expressions said it all .

" There !" He pointed to the bell tower of the old church . " Land there !"

They both dropped through the entrance , Dipper's cape billowing behind her . " And why are we here exactly ?"

" I'll show you !" He led her by the hand downstairs . The glass windows cast colored lights on the ground and in the center was a slightly aged sofa . He plucked up a few flowers from a pile on the ground and began to spin them into chains .

She stood back awkwardly .

" Come on ." He patted by his side . " Sit down , read . Unless you really did want me to take you to a cliche Valentine's dinner ?"

" No , no ." She smiled . " This is perfect ."

So they sat , her head in his lap while he spun flower chains and placed them on her head . She read aloud occasionally , all without a single gaudy heart in sight .

Abel let out an exaggerated yawn . He had just sent Gal home. It was quite likely she would be covered in glitter and flower petals for a week , but Abel thought it was all worth it . He smiled to himself sleepily . He was ready to go to bed when he heard giggling . His sister giggling .

He peeked through the crack in her door . She was sitting on her bed , a note in hand . Beside her was a notebook he recognized as one he helped decorate for Patz . On her other side was a bouquet , made up of the flowers that Pacific often used to weave flower crowns for himself .

His sister let out another sound behind her hand , which partially blocked her blushing face .

Shaking his head , he shut the door . Valentine's day is a stupid scam , yeah right .

Oh , he would bring this up tomorrow for sure . But until then , he would let her read her love notes in happy bliss .

AN : Happy early Valentine's Day everybody . This came to me out of nowhere , but hoped you enjoyed . You're welcome to share your thoughts !

Until next time ,

- SDAOT