Writers note (Because freaking Wattpad will not let me start a sentence with author!) : I will have to go back and rewrite certain chapters, since I started off this story with very weak writing. So if new chapters take longer and your comment about the same chapters being released, you know why. 

I wake up on a cold stone floor, my limbs felt as heavy as I sat up brushing off the dirt from my clothes. I took a look at my hands, I was human again. Quickly I realized I was back in the cave, only now it was empty. It was almost as if the witch had never been here to begin with. I look around for Bill, but he was not there.

"Bill?" I shout. No answer, just my voice bouncing off the walls and echoing back to me. My mouth went bone dry, as I tried to stand up to which my legs buckled and gave way. I try to stand again, but my legs are shaking to much. 

"Bill!?"

It was not a dream or a trick of my mind, right? I sat staring into space as my mind seemed to go completely blank. All at once voices of doubt crept in, I was dreaming again; it would turn into a nightmare at any moment; he was dead and I'd never get him back. My breathing became shallow and all at once, I seemed to swallow, spots in front of my eyes and my hands began to shake. I felt a pair of hands gently grasp my shoulders and I immediately jerk away, covering my head with my hands. 

"Dipper? What's wrong?" Bill's voice, taking a second I tried to breathe and calm down. I'm able to stop the shaking, and ease my breathing. Bill gently puts his hands on my own slowly taking them away from my head, I hold my hands as I try to look at my face which is staring down at the ground. My vision was normal again and my heart beat slowed to a steady pace

"Dipper?" Bill asked softly, I looked up and smiled at him.

"Ye..yeah..I'm sorry .... it was just a panic attack" I felt embarrassed that he had to see me like that, this is definitely not what I planned. My flushed face reddened a little, I felt guilt when I see how concerned Bill looks.

"Panic attack?" Bill asked, I nod 

"It's, when someone suffers from episodes of severe panic ... it's been a while since I had one this bad, but I'm fine now." I manage to give him to shaky smile, he still seemed worried. 

"Are you sure?" Bill 

"Yes, I just got a little shaken when I did not see you" my voice was still a little shaky from the shock.

"I'm sorry Pintree, I was in different part of the cave and I woke up when I heard you calling" 

"It's ok, like I said I'm fine now" Bill frowns at me seemingly unconvinced, but before he could protest we heard a voice.

"Dipper?" Fords voice was distant, but it was clear he was in the cave. We looked at each other in panic, Bill gets up and runs behind a rock. Just as Ford found me on the cave floor, I look up trying to mask my fear. When he saw me mix of relief and joy, I seemed to wash over him, Ford came over to me quickly kneeling down and checking for injuries.

"What happened?" Ford helps me with my feet helping me stay steady, as my legs were still a bit wobbly. I kept my eyes from wondering to Bill's hiding place, silently praying that Ford did not realize he was in here.

"I do not remember ..... I came in here ... and passed out" It was then I noticed the anomaly detection device attached to Fords belt. I focused on trying to keep my face straight, even though I was shaking like a leaf. The adrenaline was shooting through me, my body was tense and my mind was in chaos. I just sat there waiting for that little box to go off, but it did not.

"Hmm, we should head back in. It's late, and you probably need some rest, and this thing .." Ford pointed to the machine. 

"... Needs some repair work, to beaver ran off with it and made it part of its dam" Ford smiles and, instant relief came over me, but we were not out of the woods yet. Ford helps me to my feet and I felt extremely dizzy almost falling over. Ford catches me and supports me as we leave the cave, as we go I look out the corner out my eye and see something moving in shadows. I glance at Ford who seemed to be lost in thought as we went to the cave and began walking in the woods. It was evening when we came out the cave, the sun just touching the horizon.

Once we got to the boat, Ford helped me get on and made sure I was sitting comfortably on the floor of the boat. The engine rumbled and coughed and the boat kicked off from the shore, using the side of the boat to balance myself I stand up. I hoped Bill was ok, I'd probably have to borrow Zues' boat and go back for him. A movement from the corner of my eye draws my view to the water below me. There just above water was Bill hanging onto the life preserver on the side. When he sees me he flashes me to cheeky grin. 

I stare in surprise before mouthing to him 'Are you nuts?'.  Bill just nods but his grin disappears  as he suddenly lets go of the boat, disappearing under the water. I gasped loudly getting Ford's attention.

"Dipper are you ok?" He asked, I quickly nod although I probably looked like deer in front of an oncoming truck. 

"Just..feeling a little queasy" My voice a little shaky , Ford gave me an understanding nod as we pulled up to the dock.

"I'll take you back to the mystery shack and you can rest" Ford turns off the motor and puts the boat keys in his pocket. He then helps me up and supports me on the way to Stan's car, as I stared out the passenger side I see a slender blonde figure running out the lake. Bill pauses a few trees away and smiles at me. I was both relived and incredibly annoyed. As we drove away I started to doze off before falling asleep. 

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When I awoke I was in my bed in the mystery shack, I still felt tired to I rolled over to go back to sleep. Then there was a tapping on the window and I looked up to see Bill tapping on the window peering down at me. I responded by rolling over again to face the wall, I heard the tapping become a little more persistent.

"Come on Pintree why are you mad?" I huff in and put the blanket over my head, I hear the tapping again.

"Can we talk about it at least?" Bill sounded more remorseful this time, I sighed rolling out of bed and opening the window. Bill climbs in and I sit on the bed folding my legs and he joins me. 

"Did I go too far with my joke?" Bill asks, I take a breath before responding

"No, I just got a scare." I was worried, that you drowned or something "I muttered blushing as I realized it sounded ridiculous that I was worried about a demon, whose taken over planets, drowning. Bill just scoops me into his arms and I immediately became comfortable, wrapping my arms around his chest.

"I'm sorry Dipper" Bill says kissing my cheek, I shake my head.

"No, it's fine I think I'm just a little paranoid, I did just get you back and I don't want anything bad to happen you" I mutter resting my head on his chest.

"Well you wont, not this time. I promise" Bill says hugging me tighter to him, I smile as I fell asleep in his arms. 

Author's Note: Sorry again if there are errors wattpad is b**ch