Complicated

Chapter 15: Everything is so Complicated

Dipper's POV

Pacifica.

I couldn't get her out of my mind. I think I yelled at her too much earlier. That's not how a guys should treat his girlfriend. Well, if we still are boyfriend and girlfriend. She might not want to be after the way I treated her. Ugh! I'm such a jerk!

I rested my head in my hands to try and calm myself down. I can't have a panic attack right now. I just need to keep it together. Maybe I should go clear my head.

I decided to go out for a walk in the woods. The fresh air and green scenery might help get my mind off things. I have debating whether or not I should leave a note telling the girls where I went. I decided against it. Instead, I told Wendy.

"So, can you just make sure to tell them if they're wondering?" I asked.

"Of course, dude. What else are friends for?" She smiled.

"Thanks, Wendy! See you later," I called as I walked out the door

"See ya!" She called back.

As I walked through the woods, Pacifica came across my mind again. She was taking over most of my thoughts lately. Everything that's going on between us is just so confusing.

I let out a frustrated sigh as I continued walking. Then, my head started to feel all fuzzy. My eyesight became all disoriented. This can't be good.

As I sat down against a nearby, I heard a familiar voice.

"Well, well, well. What are you doing here, Dippy?"

The nickname made me cringe.

"What do you want, Candy?" I was already frustrated enough with my sudden disorientation and pounding headache, but now she has to be here. Great!

"You don't seem well," she pointed out. "Maybe I should walk you back to your house. Or mine, it's closer."

"No thanks. I'm perfectly capable of going home by myself," I stated.

But, as I took a look around I noticed how dark it was getting, I didn't realize it was this late. And what part of the forest am I in? I don't recognize it.

"You sure about that?" She fluttered her eyelashes as if already knowing my answer.

"Listen, I may be a little confused right now, but you're the last person I would trust. Especially after the way you treated Pacifica!" I yelled.

"Fine. You can just spend the night here then. Good luck finding your way home," she smirked as she walked back out the way she came.

Whatever. I can find my way out. I'll just do it in the morning, my head is throbbing, and not only because of the sudden headache. Candy's voice is enough to  set me off.

I lied down and tried to get comfortable, but that's kinda hard when you're sleeping on dirt and rocks. However, that wasn't the only thing keeping me awake.

Pacifica was on my mind again. She must be worried sick. I know I told Wendy to tell her and I do trust Wendy, but I'm usually home by now. Man, she's really gonna hate me after tonight. I finally fell asleep, with Pacifica taking over my thoughts, of course.

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I woke up early in the morning to the sun shining right in my face. At first I was confused, but then I remembered the previous events of yesterday.

I decided to get up right away and find my way out. I ended up going the way Candy came when she visited me yesterday.

How did she find me anyway? I don't even know where I am, but she knew exactly where to find me. Maybe I'm just overthinking it. I tend to do that a lot.

After hours of aimlessly wondering through the woods, I finally find a place that I recognized. After a while longer, I was finally back at the Shack around noon.

Right as I stepped through the door, six pairs of eyes were staring at me. Then, I was tackled in a bear hug by my sister.

"Where were you?!" Asked Pacifica.

"We were so worried, dude," said Soos.

"Yeah, don't ever scare us like that again," Wendy sighed as she joined our hug.

Grunkle Ford and Stan were standing there, waiting for me to say something.

"Well," I started, "I was taking a walk to clear my head when I suddenly became really dizzy, so I sat down. Then, Candy showed up-"

"See, Mabel! I knew he was in trouble! What did she do to you? Are you okay? I bet she was the reason you were all dizzy." Pacifica accused in a very worried tone.

"I'm okay. Candy didn't do anything...I think. But that's besides the point. I told her I wasn't gonna trust her, so she left. But I had no idea where I was in the forest. Then, I fell asleep and made my way home early in the morning," I explained.

"Well, at least you're okay," Pacifica said in a relieved voice. She came up to me and gave a big hug. "Don't ever worry me like that again."

"I'm sorry," I apologized. "So are we okay?"

"Yeah, we're okay. Just be more careful next time. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if something bad happened to you," she admitted.

Later that day, Mabel, Pacifica, and I were chilling upstairs in the attic.

"Hey Dip? I just have one more question about yesterday..." Mabel trailed off.

"Yeah, what's up?"

"Why didn't you leave a note or something telling us where you were?"

What? I told Wendy to tell the girls where I was. Why didn't she. There's no way she would've forgotten after the way everyone was freaking out.

"...Didn't Wendy tell you?" I questioned.

"Tell us what?" Pacifica asked.

"That I was taking a walk into the woods. I-I told her to tell you. I swear!" I held up my hands in defense.

"Why don't we just go ask her," Mabel suggested. So, we made our way into the gift shop to where Wendy was working.

"Hey Wendy. Can I ask you something? How come you didn't tell Mabel and Pacifica about how I went for a walk into the woods?" I asked, curiosity present in my voice.

"What are you talking about?" She answered with a skeptical look.

"Remember...I was leaving to take a walk in the forest and we had a whole conversation talking about how you were going to tell them where I was." I tried to make her remember anything from that conversation.

"Dipper, I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Are you sure it was me?"

"Yes I'm sure! Why wouldn't I be?!" I was clearly getting angry that Wendy wasn't admitting she remembered.

"Hey, Dipper, maybe you just thought you said it to her," Mabel reasoned.

"No! I specifically remember Wendy saying not to worry 'cause she was gonna tell you guys!"

"There's no need to get upset. I'm sure it was just a misunderstanding," Pacifica calmed.

"What, so now you don't believe me either?!" I exclaimed. "Do you think I'm a liar?"

"No! Not at all. I just think that this was all a mistake and that we should forget about it."

"You guys can forget about it, but I know I'm not crazy!" I yelled as I ran upstairs.

Why don't they believe me? I not making this up. Wendy and I had a whole conversation about this. Ugh!!! Why is everything so complicated?!