Counting Stars (Mabifica)

Chapter 39

Bill cipher opened his eyes and shot up into a sitting position. He looked around, noticing feet surrounding him. Feet in shoes he didn't recognise. He stared around the circle, waiting for his head to stop throbbing. He noticed Wendy's trademark mud caked boots and suddenly realised what was happening. Ignoring the ache in his ribs and jaw, he stood up, dusting himself off. He made eye contact with Ford, who simply nodded at him. Bill nodded back, rubbing his hands together. This would take a while, he was still weak from the first time Tad almost killed him.

His gaze stopped on Dipper. He had bruises all over his arms and a particularly big one on his cheek but he looked as happy as ever. He gave Bill a cute grin, urging him on. There was only a matter of time before Tad woke up. Understanding this, Bill threw his hands up, engulfing them in light blue flames. The circle lit up cyan. Everyone stared in wonder for a while, marveling how their symbols lit up in the pretty colour.

Ford broke the silence with his gruff, monotone voice "hold hands with the people next to you" he glared around the circle before grabbing grabbing Pacifica and Gideons hands.

Everyone hesitantly held hands until the circle was complete. By this time, everyone was glowing a very light cyan, illuminating the entire shack in the colour. Bill closed his eyes, focusing on all his magic. Or what was left of his powers. He could feel them slowly draining. He didn't have much time to do this and it scared him. Suddenly, a loud crash could be heard from outside. Bill ignored it, using his magic to make sure nobody let go or turned their head.

He threw back his head, eyes glowing blue. He started chanting, getting louder each time. There was another crash and a familiar blue figure zoomed past the window. The door was slammed open and Bill chanted faster. His heart was beating fast, he could feel more magic coming. Much more powerful than his. There was footsteps, loud and hard against the wooden floor.

Tad appeared in the doorway, his eyes a dark red, his pupils just blue slits. Fangs were peaking from his bottom lip and his fingers were claws. Literally claws. He stopped chanting and opened his eyes. He stared at Tad as the room began to glow even brighter. He smiled and moved his arms, raising them in the air. He clapped his hands and a trail of blue fire spread from the circle and through the room. It didn't stop there, traveling out of the room until the entirety of gravity falls was blanketed in the glow.

Tad screamed, dropping to his knees. He was...melting? That's what it looked like to everyone present in the mysterious empty room. By now, everyone was gripping onto their peers hand, out of fear and excitement. Tad kept on screaming until he was a puddle of magic on the floor. The blue light died down and only now did everyone let go. They all sighed. It was over, no more threats.

Bill stepped out of the group, kicking the puddle. It flowed though a crack in the shack floor, never to be seen again. Bill smiled a genuine smile. He felt a hand on his shoulder. Ignoring the slight jolt of pain, he turned around to look into Dippers eyes. He was grinning goofily. Dipper pulled Bill out of the shack, leading him onto a large cliff overlooking the small town of gravity falls. He at down and Bill sat next to him.

"So this is it?" Dipper asked, resting his hand on Bill's.

Bill felt his cheek heat up but ignored it. "I guess" he replied.

Dipper breathed in and closed his eyes. After a moment, he opened them and looked at Bill. Bill stared back, trying not to blush too much.

"So.. I really like you Bill" he scooted closer to the demon. "And I was wondering if, Y'know... If you wanted to be my boyfriend or something??" He turned away, fidgeting with his fingers "I mean, if you want to-"

Bill cut him off. He pulled the brunettes face closer to his and kissed him. Dipper kissed back, breathing out slowly. Bills face lit up, he suddenly felt no pain. They both pulled back a minute later, panting slightly.

"Yes" Bill said, laughing.

Dipper grinned back, leaning on Bills shoulder and looking down at gravity falls. Now it was Bills turn to fidget. He was worried about something that might destroy his future with Dipper.

"Hey Pine tree" Bill said, speaking quietly "I think I'm losing my powers".

Dipper sat up, turning to his lover with wide, worried eyes. He raised an eyebrow, motioning for him to carry on.

"I-i don't know what'll happen if or when I lose it" he took in a shaky breath "I might die, like permanently, or I might become a human".

Dipper squeezed Bill's hand, giving him and encouraging smile.

"Whatever happens, I'll always be here for you" he murmured, watching the sun set, blanketing the town in a beautiful orange glow.

Dipper stood up, reaching out a hand to help the smaller up. They walked hand in hand back go the shack. By now, the small group had left, everyone but the Pines, Wendy and soos, who were celebrating with drinks and junk food. The new couple walked into the living room. Mabel noticed their intertwined hands and almost fangirled. Almost. Dipper glared at her.

On that day, both had come out to their peers. Stan and Ford had given hem strange looks but Mabel had slapped their arms and nodded at him to encourage and congratulate them and they finally obliged.

By now, it was almost midnight. The party had gone on longer than expected and everyone was now tired. Dipper sat down on his bed, wearing a loose shirt and shorts. He patted the space next to his bed, wiggling his eyebrows. Bill blushed and lay down next to him. Dipper mumbled happily and wrapped his arms around the smaller, resting his chin on the top of his head. Bill closed his eyes and smiled. He had never felt like this. And it felt good.

OK, one more fluffy chapter to wrap this up and then I can get on with other stuff. And I should start editing since I did promise like, two weeks ago and still haven't done it yet. Anyways, in other, not important news, I got my friend to watch Steven Universe :D
Thank for reading

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