In the Scheme of Things (Discontinued)

Chapter 25

(One whole year since I first started this. Thank you, everyone!!)

Dipper groaned as he once again failed to tie his tie. He had seen both his dad and Bill tie them with ease, yet he couldn't seem to get the hang of it. And instead of asking for help, he stood in front of the mirror, now trying for the fifth time to try and tie the navy blue tie Bill had given him.

Little did the brunet know, Bill had come into the room. He knew the teen couldn't see him, even if all of his attention wasn't on the mirror in front of him. Seeing his boyfriend struggling he walked over, wrapping his arms around the teen before turning him around.

"You could've asked for help," Bill commented as he quickly and easily did up the tie. Dipper looked down as Bill's hands moved, trying to remember what it was that he should do.

"I know... I didn't think it would be so hard. You make it look so easy."

"I should hope so. I've been wearing ties since they were invented."

This comment got a laugh out of the teen. The image of Bill trying to learn how to tie a tie and failing just as badly as the teen was now just seemed so unlike the demon.

Bill shook his head at the teen. He could tell what the teen was thinking about and figured it was helping him to relax some. Of course, being relaxed for the two just wasn't an option these last few days.

"Bill, Dipper! Are you two ready to go?" Mabel called up, causing the two to let out a sigh.

Bill gave the teen a quick once over, helping him fix his suit before giving him a nod. Dipper let out a shaky breath before taking Bill's hand. He didn't care what his family would say, he needed Bill close to his side today.

Upon reaching the living room, Dipper saw that Ford was deep in conversation with his father. He didn't like that, scared that they'd both try to separate him and Bill.

"We're here. Shall we get going?" Bill called, getting everyone's attention.

Mabel came over to them, a large grin on her face. She didn't have to say anything to her twin, instead, she gave him a tight hug. Dipper had to smile while returning her hug. He really didn't know what he would've done this last year of high school without her.

Without a word, Bill grabbed hold of both twins, spinning them around. Their laughter caused the rest of the Pines in the household to look over. Stan was glad to see them all smiling, knowing that, even with all the drama that was going on, they were still able to enjoy themselves.

As the three came to a stop, Bill pulled Dipper close to him, giving the teen a kiss. The two knew that this wouldn't be liked by three of the Pines' but they didn't care. They were both all smiles as they pulled apart from each other slightly.

Dipper knew that his parents were going to say something about the kiss he had just shared with Bill but at that moment, he didn't care. He was more than happy with the demon, and he knew that they'd be leaving in a few days after graduation anyway. And come the fall, he would be moving out with Bill.

Smiling at that though, Dipper didn't catch what Bill had said, though figured they were all leaving when Bill pulled him along out of the shack. Dipper didn't mind Bill being the one to drive, given how distracted he was. Though he was surprised when Mabel joined them in Dipper's truck.

"Mabel? Why are you here? I thought you hated riding in my truck."

"I do, but there is no way I'm riding with mom and dad. Not with how they are right now..."