Chapter 5 "Surprise, Pine Tree"
Dipper's POV
Once I stepped inside, I feel warm. This place really feels like my home. I smiled weakly by that as I saw a couple of familiar faces. Mel is here too, she was quite surprised to see me here. She approached me, worry washed over her tired expression
"Dipper? What the fudge cake happen?" She held my arm, retrieving it back. I wont have to hold back my breath. "Youre wet too! Wait, I'll get a towel okay?" She ran away. The snow must have melt quickly on my clothes.
"See?" Bill elbowed me, smirking "Told 'ya." He snickered. I smiled by that. He offered me a chair and I did sit down. My hands on the circular table, curious about the back place. I was always curious.
Bill sat acrossed me, eyes on his phone, his free hand is resting on the table also. Woah. It really smells like coffee beans here! I can even smell the baked pastries by the kitchen! I was about to drool until Bill snapped me out.
"Earth to Pine Tree?" He waved his hand infront of me.
I jerked, smiling weakly "A-Ah. Sorry, Bill.. What was it?" I asked
He pouted his lips, chin laying at his palm. He really looks cute doing that. I narrowed my eyes away, cheeks getting hot.
"Hey~" He sang "Look at me." He requested. What the hell with that!? I didnt want to be idiotical so I did looked at him.
Wow. He really have some unique golden eyes. Its as if, some kind of honey with a mixture of gold on his eyes. Add it up when his corneas are in a vertical split. Its very unique.
My cheeks hotten more by the description I made just by his eyes.
Bill chuckled, poking my forehead "Is that a birthmark?" He asked
Ah. I should have known it. Its noticable. I sighed, pulling away my frindge. At first, I was embarrassed by this mark but I guess it doesn't matter what you are now in this generation. Everyone judge you.
He looked at it, at awe "Woah. Thats awesome!" He laughed. My cheeks hotten, if its still possible though. He has a beautiful laugh.
I hide it away again "D-Dont you think its strange though? Having this kind of mark.." I muttered, wandering my voice away.
"Huh? It wont be strange!" He flapped his hand under his chin with a plain smiley expression "Why would it be strange? I think its pretty cool. As if its like a natural tattoo." He chuckled
I think my heart just leaped out of my throat just by that. He really thinks that? I put my one hand under the table, clenching secretly my pants. Is he serious about that? Maybe not. Nobody takes me seriously enough.
But I smiled "Thanks. You're the first one." I have to atleast be happy with the compliment though.
Bill gave me one of his sweetest smiles.
"Ah. Sorry for taking so long!" Mel came on her arms are a handful of towels. I pushed myself up from the chair. As she put a warm towel on top of my head, I panicked slight but soon realizing it was just me. "Geez. There's a heavy snow fall today, you know." She scolded, sighing "Classes today should be cut but no, they want the students to suffer." She grunted
I laughed hesitantly "My first class will start later at 1. I just went at the University since one of Mabel's friends called me to come."
She tilt her head "Why? Did Mabel get in trouble again?" She say
"No." I answered "Just something worth reporting for me, I guess."
"Oh?" Mel curled her lips into a teasing smile "She must be having a boyfriend already huh?" She teased. I resisted rolling my eyes off. One of the reasons why I hate people. Mabel suffered enough heartbreaks since she is twelve. I think its bad to fall inlove too much. Even when you know you have no chance with it.
"Shut up. If she will, I want to be the first one to meet this guy."
"Protective as you ever be, sir Dippingsauce." She laughed
Now I rolled my eyes. I may be her younger twin but I'm a guy, with a sister. Even if I am weak, I want to protect Mabel too. I balled my fists. I wish she's okay now, she might be alone to deal with the huge crowd and Gideon. Now, I feel guilty about that.
"Well since you are here." Her hands rested on her hips. Her aura suddenly changed into supervised. "Your class will start at 1, the time now in specific is 11:05 am. You still have 2 hours to do my favour." She smirked
I kinda know what it is. I crossed my arms on my chest, sighing "What do you want me to taste, Ms. Manager?" I sarcastically say.
Mel laughed with a huge tone of sarcasm as she poked my side, where my huge tickle spot is there. I jumped, a foot away from her. And I think I heard Bill pfft'ing. Her smirk grew longer "I am your manager, idiot. So you better do your work for my favour, Mr. Mystery Author~" She sang cheekingly.
I completely felt myself got hit by an arrow.
"Melinda!" I exclaimed in a scolding tone.
She only stucked her tongue out and skipped inside the kitchen. Leaving me, annoyed and embarassed by her nickname for me. Dammit. Why did I chose her as my manager again?
"Mystery Author?" Oh shit! I forgot! Bill is here!
I sweated buckets as I covered his mouth with both of my hands, panicking "Pl-Please dont say that out so loud!" I stammered "Its just a nickname. Well, probably." He tilt his head, but his eyes says another matter.
I groaned inwardly "F-Fine. I'm an author okay? Please dont tell anyone! Youre the first person who knew this besides Mel." I pulled away my hands, hanging them besides me.
He just straight forwardly looked at me. As if digging something more until he broked that and smiled, as he do "I wont tell anyone, okay? Calm down." He chuckled.
My cheeks redden, I shooked, looking away "P-Promise me, okay?" I took a glance on him, he was surprised. Its stupid. But I'm very sensetive when it comes to promises.
But I never knew he'll answer back and not laugh.
"I promise."
Bill said in a straight forward voice and eyes that I just know he'll keep it. My lips turned into a curve, I chuckled, entangling my fingers at my back "Thanks, Bill. Dont break it, okay?" I'm very sensetive when it comes to promises, so please.
Before he answers, Mel shouted my name at the kitchen in a very impatient tone. The both of us jerked, we both looked at each other and laughed. This was fun.
"I have to go. See you later." I say as I turn my back, not even bothering looking back. Because if I do, he'll see how embarrassed I am of our conversation.
But I never felt happier.
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"This needs a little more butter, the dough is too hard put a little more water. If you do that it'll come out great." I say
Jonas, the patissiere or what, smiled as he nodded "I knew it! I must be an idiot, eventhough I studied this.." He turned depressed.
I smiled for him as I can "Its fine. Everyone make mistakes."
He nodded as he did what I told him. I took a fast glance on the clock, it was almost 1! I have to go. I pat his shoulder and bid farewell so is he. I exited the kitchen and went out at the dining area, where the cafe really is. Mel and Bill was by the counter, they noticed me.
"Good. I was just about to call you!" Mel chirped as he pulled out a paper bag, she skipped and gave it to me. I blinked, surprised and there's a familiar aroma inside. Bill has his narrow glance on me, with that frown again.
Again, very intimidating.
I panicked inside "U-Uh. What is this, Mel?" I stammered, my cheeks getting hot again. Dammit!
"Just some reward! You better hurry too, yeah?" She cocked her head on the clock, reminding me the time.
I flinched "R-Right! See you guys later!" I exclaimed, bowing a little and ran out of the cafe, in the entrance this time. As I ran, I still feel his stare at my back. As if he was observing my every move.
It makes me.. feel weird-
As I stepped outside, the breeze of the cold weather bites the nape of my neck and head. Too cold. I hurriedly ran at my apartment.
Once I arrived, I just changed my clothes into something normal, since my current clothes are quite drenched. A v-neck orange shirt, on top is a thick jacket but fashionable. Mabel made it for me. And some pants. I wore my combat shoes and wore a scarf. This should be enough, yeah?
I get my stuff ready and put it all in my bag, my tummy started to grumble. I did only ate toast. I shrug and opened the paper bag.
My heart skipped a beat. I knew this smell! Its the smell of that Latte, the one that Bill made. I blushed fully on my cheeks. Oh my god! I put it out and quickly drank it, I sighed dreamily. It still tastes so amazing! There is also a pair of their popular donuts, I put it aside. I feel content just by the Latte.
And by the under of all of this free snacks. A surprise is hidden to it.
I froze still. As I can only hear my heartbeat pounds, my mind screaming to shout, my stomache making buzzing sounds. My lungs stopped functioning just now. I think I died, mentally.
Let's hang out sometimes. My number 09××××××××××
Bill Cipher
Fuck. Shit. No. You stopped malfunctioning lungs. Damn. Dont think. Holy mother of. Oh my god. Oh my god,
He is one weird guy!
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Bill's POV
I grinned, getting Mel's attention. She flicked her fingers on my ear. I flinched "Ow! What the hell, man!" I hissed.
"Its annoying that you're smiling." She snarled, although she was smiling.
I rolled my eyes. I can imagine Pine Tree reaction. I chuckled. All red, panicking and stuff. So cute!
"Yep. Its annoying." She growled and walked away.
I wonder if he'll try to text me or better, call me?
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Ces: Lol. I have to do it. Sorry for a short chapter! Votes and comments are greatly appreciated!
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