I miss you.

( Bill's POV )

I knew exactly what she was going through. I could see her dreams from here, I was forbidden from seeing her for 24 hours though. I could feel her pain, but I couldn't accompany her... It was painful.

I looked at the watch.

5 hours 47 minutes.

I was stuck here.

Will locked me here.

Any desperate attempt to escape was futile. There was nothing I could do.

Is this what he meant by revenge?

I knew she was going for a ball today. I felt happy for her, at least she would leave this pathetic demon here.

But part of me felt like being the man of her dreams, her perfect date.

( Mabel's POV )

I was heartened by Dipper's gestures. Dipper even made the extra step of bringing breakfast up to my bedside.

He has changed a lot ever since my one week's absence.

Pacifica came a while after breakfast. We went out to the mall today, just the two of us, having facials and touching up on our hair, just what girls always do. I really enjoyed myself and temporarily forgot my problems.

For lunch, we ate at a simple fast food restaurant.

Lastly, we shopped for a new dress for Pacifica to wear to that ball that night.

In the end, she took a pastel pink lacy dress, stopping a bit above her knees. Delicate pink beads were hung across the silk, and ribbons draped her shoulders, bringing out her figure.

"Dipper would love this," I smiled. She blushed a light shade of pink.

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It has been days. I decided to wear that purple dress.

Draping it across my shoulders, I looked at myself in the mirror. The sparkly dress really did go along well with the necklace and the yellow star pin.

I smiled as memories of that dance came into my mind.

As I walked down to wear Dipper was waiting, when he saw me he smiled.

"Looking good Mabel," he smirked.

"Looking smart Dipper," I teased back, looking at his neat suit.

Just then, Pacifica arrived in her new dress. As Dipper took full view of her, he let out an audible gasp. He instantly blushed.

"Well, uh, you look really pretty," he commented softly as they linked arms. She laughed happily.

We went into Pacifica's car and drove off.

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We arrived in the Northwest mansion.

I still could recall when we were 12 and the ghost haunting incident. I thought of Candy and Greta. How time flies, if they were here I bet they could solve my current relationship problem.

I walked alongside Pacifica as the duo walked in, smiling at each other.

Great, now I feel awkward.

I looked around and made a beeline for the chocolate fountain. From there, I surveyed the surroundings.

Oh no, there are a lot of guys that look hot here. Oh no, a group is coming here, chill.

The noisy chatter of that group of boys was audible as I casually hung around.

The boys looked like my age, if not older.

One of them spotted me. I dared not look back.

Look at the nice marshmallow, don't act stupid now.

They left and I heaved a sigh of relief.

"Hey Mabel! You look really awkward here, go and mingle around!" Pacifica came and nudged my shoulder.

Her voice dropped to a whisper. "The one with the red bowtie in that group of boys has been looking at you, go get him he looks cute,"

She winked and walked away.

Great. Now what?

I awkwardly nibbled on my marshmallow. It's been too long, I forgot how to act chill, oh no.

Suddenly I felt someone tap me behind on my shoulder.

"Uh, sorry but you're kinda blocking me, I want to get the marshmallows," a voice said.

I realised that I had been occupying the table the whole while.

"Oops I'm so sorry!" I stepped aside, feeling ashamed.

"Don't worry, it's okay. You look pretty in this dress by the way,"

A compliment? I blushed and I finally looked up. Who is this?

I took in his looks. He had perfectly styled brown hair, brown eyes. His hot fringe was shielding his eyes. He had an immaculate face to top with that, and his lips sure did look tempting.

He towered over me, looking really hot in the black suit and red bowtie.

Wait what? Is he the guy Pacifica was talking about? The one who looked up at me just now?

"Hey, so what's your name?" his smooth voice sounded out and I broke from my slight daze.

I could feel butterflies in my stomach.

"My name is Mabel, what about you?" I smiled.

He took my hand. "My name's Nathan."

The feels were coming back again...

He held my hand for a second too long..

But he didn't feel like Bill. Bill gave an entirely different feeling altogether. It was a few levels up.

He asked again, making a conversation.

"So, uh, which part of Gravity Falls do you come from?"

"I come from the Mystery Shack, ever heard about it?" I laughed a bit.

He laughed too, which made my heart flutter.

Could I succeed getting him?

At the perfect moment before things could get quiet, the lights dimmed. Music played from the speakers.

"So would you like to dance?" he took out his hand, and I accepted, feeling nervous.

We were one of the first few couples on the dance floor. It started out easy, then he boldly placed his hands on my hips and I placed mine on his back. We were moving along to the music and I felt really happy.

I think we spent a good 10 minutes there. That time, more and more people entered, and it was getting crowded.

With his hand protectively on my back, he asked me if I would like to get a drink. I gratefully accepted the offer.

We went out and he went to get 2 cups of ice cream floats.

I stood there, he came back shortly. Feeling a bit thirsty, I gulped down the refreshing beverage gratefully.

I drank about half of it. Suddenly, I felt really greedy. I stopped and looked at him.

He smiled and left his drink on the table too.

"So I presume you like this drink?" he smiled and I nodded.

He laughed and commented on how cute and eager I looked. I could feel my cheeks getting warm.

The thing was, it didn't go away. My cheeks got warmer. I felt my whole body getting hotter. Suddenly, this place felt really hot. I needed to get out to get some fresh air.

As if on cue, he asked, "Hey Mabel, do you want to go outside and take a little walk? I heard the flowers here are quite pretty,"

I nodded without question and slid my arm against his. We walked out. I could feel myself leaning against the tall and strong figure, somehow I felt like I liked it. A lot.

We arrived at the quiet garden. It was just the two of us. I was getting really hot now, and my legs were also getting a bit weak.

I staggered, and Nathan caught me in a firm and safe grip. I felt electricity tingle all over.

Just then, I felt his hot breath fanning against my neck. "It's getting a bit hot isn't it?"

The trace of his lips lingered on and I wanted more.

I looked at his handsome face, vision a bit blurry now and pressed my lips against his. I didn't know why I did that. I just felt a strong urge.

It was a heated kiss, a bit too intense for me.

I wanted to let go, but he didn't. he persisted, forcing me to open up to him.

Now I was really not feeling well, I felt faint. I need to rest, I had to escape..

But my mind was too fuzzy, and all I could make out was collapsing in his arms.

I wanted to fight back but I couldn't.

---

I was really, really tired.

Suddenly, I heard voices.

"Let her rest! Can we settle this later?" I heard someone, but didn't know who...

No matter how heavy my eyelids felt then, I persisted, and opened my eyes a fraction. I wanted to identify that person...

I saw a tuft of yellow.

More voices.

"is she awake, oh my gosh,"

"Shh, let her be,"

Suddenly, I felt a warm touch on my forehead. Someone was stroking me, and it felt really comforting.

I looked up and a wave of tiredness swept over me.

So tired.

"Shooting Star, if you can hear me, just rest, everything's alright now, I'm here. I will protect you,"

I struggled to wake up, but I couldn't.

Is this Bill?

The feeling of his hand stroking on my face felt so intense. I felt warm and fuzzy instead.

Then, I felt that Bill had leant in closer to me. it was him, I could trace out his faint scent.

"Shooting Star, I don't want to leave you.."

I felt my eyes drift off to sleep.

"Sweet dreams, Star."

This was the last thing I heard, as his breath fanned my face.

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