Gravity Falls One Shots

Comfort from a enemy?

Comfort from an enemy? In the bustling hub of the Mystery Shack, Dipper Pines found himself thrust into an unexpected predicament. "Mabel ditched her shift again, Dipper. Guess you're covering for her," Grunkle Stan grumbled.Dipper sighed, resigned to a day of working double duties. But what he hadn't anticipated was Stan's relentless teasing. Stan's insults became stronger as the day went on, focusing on Dipper's size, his said flaws, and his seeming lack of purpose.> "You're as helpful as a submarine's screen door, kid," Stan said, a sly smile playing on his lips.Dipper became more and more depressed as the hours went by. The constant barrage of Stan's comments weighed heavily on him, like a backpack full of rocks. Feeling defeated and hurt, Dipper fled the shack, escaping into the woods.Amid the quiet solitude of the forest, Dipper stumbled upon an unlikely sight - Gideon Gleeful, his old adversary, sitting by a small clearing. "What's got you running through the woods, Pines?" Gideon asked, a curious yet concerned glint in his eye.Dipper, on edge from Stan's taunts, snapped back, "Why do you care? Planning your next scheme?" Gideon's expression softened, realizing Dipper's biting retorts were a front. "Hey, easy there, Pines. I may have had my moments, but I'm not blind to someone in distress. What's eating at you?"Dipper attempted to deny his feelings and ignore Gideon's worries with a snarky comment. He poured out his frustrations, the hurtful remarks from Stan, and the weight of feeling inadequate.Gideon, surprisingly empathetic, edged closer. He noticed Dipper's struggle and, without a word, reached out to gently tousle Dipper's hair. It was an oddly soothing gesture, a reminder of comfort from simpler times.Dipper, caught off guard by this unexpected gesture, felt a lump form in his throat. The walls he'd built to protect himself from vulnerability began to crumble. "Why are you being... nice?" Dipper mumbled, his bravado melting away.Gideon's tone softened. "Because everyone needs a listening ear sometimes, even enemies." As Gideon continued to offer his silent support, Dipper's defenses shattered. Tears welled up in his eyes.