Zero Falls: Season One

Carpet Diem-Part One

It was nearly the middle of the night, but the Cipher twins were still up. They had managed to construct a mini golf course in their room, created by an assortment of junk.

"Aha!" Bill exclaimed, hitting a glass eyeball into a cup. "Another point for the master of Attic Stuff Mini Golf!"

Will shook his head at him, a golf club gripped in his hand. "Are you sure? It seemed out of bounds."

Bill jabbed him lightly in the stomach with his golf club. "You're out of bounds!"

"Hey!" Will protested, jabbing him back.

The two continued jabbing each other playfully, until Will looked down at his watch.

"I think we should continue our game later," He said, putting his golf club down.

Bill frowned. "What? But, we just started."

"Sorry, but Mabel asked if I'd hang out with her and her friends."

"You're really going out this late at night?"

Will's eyes drifted to the side. "Actually..."

Bill narrowed his eyes. "Will, what are you thinking?"

"I meant to tell you earlier," He said, sheepishly. "But, Mabel and her friends...are coming to us."

Bill's eyes widened in horror. "Oh no, don't tell me you're having a--"

Then, Mabel burst in, with Candy beside her.

"SLEEPOVER!" They squealed.

"Why, god, why!?" Bill cried, falling to his knees.

Will was about to comfort him, when there was a large bang from the door. He turned, seeing Grenda had got stuck in the doorframe.

"A little help?" She asked.

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Bill was laying on his bed, and covering his ears with his pillow, while Will, Mabel, and her Raven Warriors sat in the center, and conversed.

"Mabel, You kissed a merman?" Grenda gasped. "Lucky!"

"Yep," Mabel smiled. "Will kissed him first, though."

"Double lucky!" Candy beamed.

Will chuckled awkwardly. "Yeah, but I don't like to talk about it..."

"After this, someone smear makeup on my face!" Grenda shouted, holding up beauty products.

"Too much makeup might damage your skin," Will pointed out. "Plus, I think you look pretty without it."

"I love this kid!" Grenda laughed, gripping him in a headlock. "He makes feel good about myself."

"Thank you...also, I can't breathe," Will rasped.

Grenda released him, and he gasped loudly. Nearby, Bill seemed to have enough, and groaned loudly, gaining their attention.

"You guys are screaming at frequencies only dogs can hear!" He snapped, getting up from his bed. "I'm going to sleep in the living room."

"Are you sure, Bill?" Will asked him.

"Yeah, I was just about to take out the karaoke machine!" Mabel beamed.

Bill looked at her, then turned to Will with a serious look. "Yep, I'm sure."

Then, he took his pillow and blanket, and left the room. He slammed the door closed, while Mabel prepared her karaoke machine. He made his way downstairs, feeling drowsy with sleep.