Operation: Matchmaking Bill Cipher [MaBill]

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They first went to Old Youthful, where they met Soos and Melody. Soos's arm was wrapped around Melody's waist, and they were laughing like the engaged couple they are. Mabel smiled at that sight. Match—made.

"Dudes!" Soos beamed, still not letting go of Melody's waist. "Good thing you came! Though the geyser's over." He frowned and scratched his nape using his free hand. Later on, he and Melody escorted them throughout the wild while Mabel kept on glancing at a Hispanic guy... But then he was with a blonde one, who must've been his girlfriend.

He could've been good-looking, she thought, but I'll let him be with his girl.

"Mabel? Mabel, are you listening?"

She spun and gave her twin a confused look. Of course, she wasn't listening.

Dipper had his eyes rolled and said, "We're alone by now. Everyone's off to buy some gifts while me, being as smart as I can be, will take this opportunity for an interview." With a smug look on his face, she clearly knew what he was talking about.

She did promise him full answers, but...

"First question!" He held her hand and made sure she couldn't escape in any other way. Would Mabel even escape? She hasn't had any sleep because of that little "hangout" with Bill. Even when they were travelling; the road was too bumpy. She doesn't have enough stamina. "What's between you and Bill?"

She yawned, giving him a hint that she was a bit drowsy at the moment. "Me and Bill, uh"—another, yet fake, yawn—"we're friends... And enemies. Just that, really. Talk to him because of unicorns."

"Then why do—"

"We're dating," she cut off, giving him a bored look, but her heart was throbbing a gazillion times per second she might've died.

He stared at her in disbelief. "D–D–Did you—you just—what the—M–Mabel..."

"Is that what you want to hear?" She said, crossing her arms. "Look, Dipper, just trust me, okay?" She pursed her lips and thought about Bill, then later shook her head on it. "I'm 16. We're 16. Bill's a thousand years old, so that means our minds are a lot fresher than his. We can easily take him down, then."

He was about to say something, but then changed his mind. He didn't say a word as he went to Grunkle Stan and the others, pretending to be interested with the goodies the place had in store for the tourists.

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An hour later, they were inside a food chain.

Soos was the one who volunteered to pay the bills, which Stan immediately agreed on. Ford drew sketches with what's happening while Mabel and Dipper went around to search a seat for themselves; there wasn't enough seats for all the 6 of them.

Unfortunately, they were separated by 3 booths, and that was way too far. Nevertheless, they both took their seats as Soos went out to order the food.

Dipper didn't even pay attention to her. He was busy with his phone—he usually was since he ever got one, but he wasn't like this. He usually paid attention to her when they were all alone, unless if he's upset... Or mad.

She stared at him intently before noticing something—or someone, that is. Her eyes immediately sparkled at the sight of her, likewise with the gal, now squealing as she dragged her companion towards them.