Afraid of the Forest

8

 "So how was it?" Mabel asked once she realized that he had come down stairs.

"What?"

"How was the conversation?" Mabel asked as she bounced in her chair.

"Like any other conversation?" Dipper answered unsure. "I really don't know what you want me to say."

"Do you like his human form?" Mabel began to play 20 questions.

"Yeah, I guess." Dipper answered nervously.

"What do you think of him?" Mabel asked another question.

"He's nicer than he was six years ago." Dipper shrugged.

"What about his human form?" She asked. "He fooled me when I first saw."

"Pretty convincing to the people who don't know him like I do at least." Dipper shrugged. "Is there something going on, Mabel?"

"What makes you think that?" Mabel nervously crossed her arms

"Is there any possibility that you'll tell me?" Dipper tried to cut to the chase.

"No." Mabel stated firmly.

"Alright." Dipper dismissed. He then walked outside and realized that it had been a long time since he had been in the woods. He grabbed his journal and made his way outside. When he was outside, he took a deep breath and started to walk when he was called back.

"Dipper!" Bill cried out. Dipper spun back around to see Bill leaning out the window of the attic and looking like he was about to fall out. When Bill leaned forward even more, Dipper knew he was definitely going to fall off. He watched as Bill lost his balance and dropped his book before rushed forwards. He swiftly caught Bill out of the air bridal-style and was surprised as to how light he was.

"Thanks, Pine tree." Bill thanked with wide eyes and a tight grip around his neck.

 "It's no problem." Dipper smiled at Bill and set him down. "You might want to be more careful next time, however."

"Yeah." He replied a little dazed. Dipper just smiled at him and turned to walk into the forest.

"Wait!" Bill shouted. "Where're you going?"