Roommates (Gravity Falls College AU)

Chapter 3:

"But- You- I thought you were crying! Douche!" I scoffed, causing Bill to even laugh now. "No- No- I had to go pee." He laughed in a mocking tone. I was too embarrassed for words right now. "Brother! Don't say that out loud!" Will gasped, showing obviously to be upset with the other's choice of words. I was going to speak up but got cut off by, of course, Bill. "Will...if a man has to say he went to pee, a man gets to say he went to pee. Freedom of speech." The blonde just gave this smug grin, though he did seem to be hiding something. Will sighed. "Okay, fine, brother, keep using those foul words. I will not stop you. Even if I really want to." The azuret stood up, dusting himself off and sniffling. He wiped his eyes and headed off to his dorm. I sighed and turned to Bill. "We should get heading back. More work tomorrow." He nodded and grabbed my arm gently, heading to the dorm. "So, anyway, why did you come here, Pinetree?" I looked down and shrugged a shoulder. "Any other reason someone would come here. Education." I continued walking and soon he let go of my arm to open the dorm door. "I see." His voice sounded callous as his eyes dulled lightly. But that only lasted about a second before he was back to his energetic form. I felt myself slowly die inside, worried, as I entered the dorm. He walked over to his bed and sat down, purring. "So, Pinetree. Who's your family? Are they boooring?" He looked at me, eyes filled with wonder and anticipation. I shook my head. "No not really.." I shrugged, looking away. He just smiled and lay down before drifting to sleep. A fast dozer. I exhaled and slipped out my phone, dialing Mabel's cell. She was going to the same college as me, though she was only going because she wanted to be a designer. It took a few rings before she picked up.

"Hey, Mabes."

"Dipdop!" Her voice was cheerful and bubbly as usual.

"So...I heard you roomed with Pacifica?" Mabel has had a crush on Pacifica for a while, just not course never admitted to it.

She started laughing over the phone before speaking, "Yes, actually!"

I was about to speak again before I heard someone else over the phone, "Who are you talking to?" I rolled my eyes at Pacifica's snobby voice. I heard muffled voices and slight yelling before eventually Mabel was back on the phone. "Well! I have to go! Baby needs me!" She laughed. I could heard Pacifica mumble something in disapproval at what I assumed was her nickname. Were they together?

"Well, I'll talk to you later then, Mabel!" I smiled before hanging up the phone and glancing over at Bill. He was still asleep. I yawned and closed my eyes, laying down before slowly falling asleep. 

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I awoke hours later to the sound of the first bell and quickly got dressed. Thankfully, Bill had already left. I slipped on my shoes and headed outside of the dorm, to our first class. Science. First was science, then social studies, then math, then literature. Then sports, for the athletics. I slid into the science room just as the second bell rang and let out a sigh of relief. My lab partner ended up being Mabel. Wait...Mabel? "Hey, Dipstick." Mabel smiled. I was confused by now. "You're taking science?"

"Yep! Being around you and Ford made me want to actually try out the needy life for once!" She cackled and slipped on her goggles along with her lab coat, examining the liquid we were stuck with. I looked over, seeing Bill sitting a one of the desks and talking to his lab parter. Well, partners. Apparently, according to Mabel, everyone was too afraid to talk to Will, Bill, or the black haired kid. I still didn't know his name. "Hey, Mabel, what's that guy's name over there?" I asked, motioning towards the male. "That's Bill and Will's brother, Tad Strange. None of us really no much about him." She shrugged. "Oh. Another question, why is everyone so scared of them?" She laughed. "Full of questions, huh bro-bro?" She smiled. "They're scared of them because those three are high-class. And, well, you know how those kind of people are." I immediately thought of Pacifica. "So, how are you and Pacifica?" I could see the blush forming on her cheeks and she looked away. "We're...We're okay." My eyes widened at this. "Wait- You guys haven't been fighting or anything?" That's new. I thought. She laughed a bit and rubbed the back of her neck, sheepishly. "We're sort of..." She looked away once again and smiled. I felt excitement wash over me. "Wait! You mean- You guys are together?!" I asked, keeping my voice low, yet raising it only slightly. She nodded and laughed. "Yes...we're...well...we do fight at times but, we really do share the same feelings for each other and all." She shrugged. "So how are you and that blonde kid?" She rose an eyebrow, laying her chin on her palm while her elbow rested on the science cabinet. "Well, we're alright. We don't really talk much. I mean, I only met him yesterday and all... He seems alright, though. His name's Bill by the way." I chuckled at the fact that she had called him /that blonde kid/. Classic Mabel. I smiled and rubbed my eyes, tiredly. I didn't get too well of a sleep last night but, hey, it was good enough. Right? "Right right, Bill." She smiled, rolling her eyes. "Why are you so worried about me saying his name? You two got something going on?" She teased, laughing as Bill passed by. "Hey, look, Dipper! There's your BOYFRIE-" I slapped my hand over her mouth before she could finish the sentence. The blonde looked over, a bit confused, but just shook his head and walked back to his brothers, chuckling. "Mabel, don't do that!-" I huffed, slamming my head on the table and just groaning in defeat as she looked over the liquid we were studying once again. We were taking blood samples. Who's blood was inside that test tube there? I had no idea. I glanced at the test tube and sighed, sticking a syringe into the test tube and watching as a tiny drop danced up inside of the syringe. I crouched down by the microscope and gently dropped the blood sample onto the slide, looking through the microscope after turning on the illuminating light to see better. I watched many bacteria float around and scrunched up my nose, slightly disgusted. I looked up after hearing Bill's laughter. He was examining his team's blood cell as well. I couldn't figure out how he wasn't disgusted. He was smiling and backed up, glancing over at me, joy dancing in his eyes. He must really enjoy science... Oh god, I feel like I'm staring too long- oh no. I immediately looked away and felt blush form on my cheeks.  I was not falling for my roommate. I couldn't be... Could I?...