Into The Depths [BILLDIP]

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Dipper

It took a significant amount of time to get Bill's collar off, so long that by the time they did, both Bill and Dipper were tired.

"I'm beat, all that sitting around while you did all the work has me exhausted." Bill said, stretching his arms as he let out a dramatic yawn.

Dipper rolled his eyes. He realized he did that a lot when it came to Bill.

"Am I going to he able to sleep...y'know, being underwater and stuff?" Dipper asked. Bill thought for a moment, then shrugged.

"I don't see why not." Bill said.

"So I won't turn back to human and drown in my sleep?" Dipper asked.

"Probably not." Bill said nonchalantly.

"Probably? Wow Bill, your concern is certainly reassuring." Dipper said sarcastically.

"Just trust me. If you start to drown, I'll just use my magic on you again. I'll probably wake up before you die." Bill said. Dipper wasn't convinced, but he dropped the subject.

Bill led Dipper to his room, a small bedroom near the back of the cave. In the corner of the room was a patch of sand with makeshift blankets made of what looked to be kelp, and possibly some sort of sea creature hide. Around the sand, there were strange plants that shot out a slow, steady stream of bubbles.

"The plants keep it warm, not sure why, if I'm honest, but they work." Bill said. Dipper swam towards the makeshift bed, and noticed the water felt a bit warmer.

Bill swam towards the blankets and situated himself under them, then held the blanket up, offering Dipper some room.

"Oh...you want me to...?" Dipper asked, his face suddenly feeling warmer than the bubbling coral that heated the room.

"Well, we only have two rooms, and Will's is a bit colder, my magic should keep you from freezing to death down here, but I figured this would be the most comfortable solution for you." Bill said, his face also noticeably pinker.

"I mean...if it's the best option..." Dipper mumbled, before swimming closer, joining Bill under the blankets.

Bill wrapped his arm around Dipper's waist and pulls him closer. Dipper blushed, but relaxed into Bill's arms.

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The next morning Dipper woke up, pleased to see he hadn't drowned in his sleep.

"Morning Pinetree." Bill said. Dipper looked up from the makeshift bed and saw Bill, standing, or whatever standing is for a siren at the bottom of the ocean.

"Morning." Dipper said, sitting up, "What's the plan for today?"

"Well, while you were asleep I reclaimed my soul from the shell. So I'd say we go back to the ship and face Ford." Bill said casually.