Teenage Heroism for Dummies {Gravity Falls Fanfiction}

Chapter 9

(Edited 4-06-21)

"You what?!" Mabel shouted, causing the people down the street to look at them funny.

"Shh!" Dipper quieted, shooting an apologetic smile to the people. "But yeah, I saw him again."

"Why didn't you tell me when we went back into the library?"

"I didn't want to stress you out," Dipper replied sheepishly.

Mabel sighed. "Let's talk about this over some coffee," she said, leading Dipper towards a nearby cafe.

"Like you need more coffee," Dipper mumbled.

After forcing Dipper into a chair and grabbing the two some coffee, Mabel sat down and stared straight into Dipper's eyes. Dipper shifted uncomfortably, not wanting to go through interrogation right now.

"So, you saw Illumni again," Mabel started.

Dipper nodded. "Briefly, though."

"He talked to you?"

"Duh." Dipper rolled his eyes.

Mabel flinched a bit, her protective sister instincts kicking in. "I don't like him, Dips, he's dangerous."

"I know," Dipper said, softening and looking down at his phone. "There's not much we can do though, it's not like we're trained professionals."

"Ughhhhhh," Mabel groaned, leaning back in her chair and closing her eyes. When she opened them, she screamed and fell over in her chair.

"Hello!" Bill chirped. "Are you okay, Mabel?"

"WHEREDIDYOUCOMEFROM?!" Mabel yelled, causing people to turn their heads. Dipper tsked and turned away, feeling annoyed by the blonde just being there.

"Mabel, breathe." Dipper sighed.

Mabel took a deep breath, stood up, and dusted herself off. "Right. How's it going, Bill?"

"Good!" Bill replied happily.

"And what are you doing here?" Dipper asked.

Bill hummed. "Well I saw you guys just chilling here and thought I'd hang out!" he said. "Oh, have you met my brother?"

Mabel's eyes widened. "You have a brother?" she cooed.

Bill smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, we're twins. He should be around here somewhere," he said, glancing around the plaza. "Ah! Will! Over here!" he yelled.

Across the street, a boy identical to Bill turned around. The only exception to the identicalness was the boy's blue eyes and hair. Quickly, the boy crossed the street and in a matter of seconds, stood behind Bill. Dipper and Will locked eyes. Will turned away nearly immediately.

"Guys, this is Will, my twin," Bill introduced. The bluenette waved shyly. "He's mute, so don't expect him to say anything back," he laughed. Will blushed in embarrassment and tensed up a bit.

Dipper couldn't stop glancing at Will. He swore that when they locked eyes, just for a moment, the blue-haired boy's had glowed blue a bright blue. He wanted to say something about it, but for all he knew, it could've just been the sunlight. Dipper was exhausted anyway, it wasn't much to think about.

"He looks basically just like you!" Mabel exclaimed as Will went pink again, shrinking into his giant black hoodie. Bill laughed and slung his arm around his twin.

"Doesn't he? The only thing different is his attitude, he's really shy."

Bill and Mabel continued talking animatedly. Dipper, not wanting to talk to Mr. Blonde, slumped in his chair and took a sip of his coffee. Will, also not seeing where he fit in in the conversation, sat in Mabel's old seat. The two stared at each other.

Will's eyes flashed as they locked eyes again, causing Dipper to sit up immediately. He was about to say something to Mabel, but Will put a finger up to his lips in a "shush" motion. Dipper, not knowing what else to do, relaxed. Will fiddled around in his sweatshirt pocket for a second before sliding a piece of paper across the table. On it was a phone number and a couple of neatly written words.

Text me later.

Dipper nodded and handed the note back to Will after punching the number into his contacts. He didn't know what this was about, but he decided it would be between him and Will.

"I'll see you at school, Bill!" Mabel chimed, smiling. Since when were she and Bill friends? Did she forget Wendy's warning that fast?

"Come on, Willster, let's go," Bill said. Will nodded and walked next to Bill as they left, not sparing a glance at Dipper.

Mabel sighed and sat back down in her seat. "Bill's so nice."

Dipper scoffed. "You sound like you have a crush on him."

"I-I don't!" Mabel sputtered, her face turning red. Dipper held in a laugh.

"I know, I know," he laughed as Mabel sighed in relief. "Just kidding you'd make a great wife someday," he said, bursting into laughter.

"Dipper!!" Mabel yelled, spitting out her drink. She continued ranting as Dipper just laughed to himself.