13 Reasons Why (Billdip)

Chapter 5

(Bill pov)

I sit in the storage closet again, laying back on the gym mat. I put in the next tape, and put the earbuds in my ears.

"Number 5. You can handle whoever this one is. Deep breathe in, and deep breathe out."

I close my eyes as I press play, feeling the emotions rushing through me as I hear his voice once again.

"After that picture got leaked, there was rumors and speculation about who was in it you couldn't clearly see the faces of the people. The rumors stated that I was one of the people and that's true. Now to tell you who the second person was because this tape is for him. My mystery kisser was Tad strange."

I don't know much about Tad, aside from the fact that he has two moms. He seems to be a bit of a perfectionist, always being the first to finish a test or to turn in an assignment. Runs the yearbook club and always was on the comittee that planned all school dances. I don't think I ever saw him date anyone though, so I don't know if he is straight or gay or what.

"Tad freaked out when the picture spread around. I can't speak for his reasons why, I'll let him explain that if and when he is ready. He avoided me for weeks though, leaving me feeling alone again. Then the day of Homecoming, he approached me. He apologized for what happened at my house and wanted to make it up for me. Asked if I would come to the dance with him and some friends of his. I hadn't planned to go, but I wanted to patch things up with him so I said yes."

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(Dipper pov)

I finish buttoning up my formal blue shirt, straightening the collar. Please let this night go smoothly. I just need one night where things go smoothly and I don't feel this hurt in me anymore.

I pull on my sneakers before opening my bedroom door and going down the stairs. I spot Stan passed out in his armchair in the living room, Ford being at work still. I grab the keys for Stan's car out of a bowl he keeps in the kitchen before walking outside. I get in Stan's car, starting it up and pull out of the driveway.

My fingers tap on the steering wheel as I drive, barely hearing the song playing on the radio.

In all honesty, I technically shouldn't be driving. I'm still in driver's training and only have a permit at the moment. I won't be able to take my driving test for a few more months but I didn't have anyone else to take me to this stupid dance. Ford was working and Stan would have just called it stupid and said no. Mabel left an hour ago to go herself but there's no way she would have taken me with her.

I park at the school, turning the car off. I take a few deep breathes in and out before I pocket the keys and head into the school. I walk into the gymnasium where the dance is being held, loud music booming and people dancing. I spot Tad dressed in a purple button up shirt talking with some friends of his. He glances over at me and smiles, waving at me. I wave back before taking a seat in a chair that was against the wall. I don't want to worry his good time by making him worry if people are going to put two and two together about us and that picture.

"Pinetree?" I look up and see Bill standing there to my surprise, him of course wearing a yellow button up shirt with a cute little bow tie.

"Bill, what are you doing here? You always say these things are overrated."

"And I heavily stand by that. But Will is the DJ so I felt obligated to come." I look over at the DJ booth and see Will. He gives us a wave and I wave back before looking at Bill again.

"You just came to support your baby brother."

"That's one way of seeing it."

"What's the other way of seeing it?"