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Dipper had no idea what the heck he was doing there. He'd spent the past hour and a half holding up this particular bit of wall and watching as his sister and the rest of their school had a good time.
His being there was all Mabel's doing. She'd insisted for the last two weeks, despite his protestations. Nothing he could think to say--he didn't dance, he didn't have a date--could sway her. So in the end, there he stood, wishing he could dissolve into the bricks behind him.
"Dipper!"
He winced as he heard Mabel call his name, looking up to see her bounding toward him.
"Dipper, what are you doing all the way over here?"
"Just waiting for this night to end so I can go home."
"What? Why? "
"Mabel, we've been over this at least three times a day for the last two weeks. I. Don't. Dance."
Mabel planted her fists onto her hips and pouted at him. "Wanna bet?" she said, taking hold of his wrists and dragging him out onto the gymnasium floor.
"No--Mabel--Don't--I don't--Mabel!"
"I didn't make you come just to see you waste the night away, you wallflower."
With an exasperated sigh, Dipper relented. One dance, he reckoned. I'll get one dance in, then she can finally leave me alone.
As the twins reached the dance floor, &dra's "Taking Over Midnight" ended. The DJ's voice came over the speakers: "Alright ladies and gentlemen, it's time to get up close and personal with your dates because it is slow dance time."
Dipper's eyes widened. Oh no. No no no. He looked at his sister like a deer caught in headlights.
Mabel just smiled. "Come on, Dip. You heard the DJ."
"But--But I--"
"Don't worry, broski. Alpha twin to the rescue. Just follow my lead." She guided Dipper's left hand onto her torso and took hold of his right as "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton began playing.
It's late in the evening...she's wondering what clothes to wear
Dipper's eyes were glued to Mabel's feet as he attempted to follow her lead. Fortunately for him, she took it slow, guiding Dipper through a simple motion, taking him in a lazy circle around the floor.
And then she asked me, "Do I look alright?"
Gradually Dipper found that he, in fact, could follow along fairly easily. As his confidence grew, Mabel let him take the lead, happy that Dipper was finally loosening up a bit.
We go to a party and everyone turns to see...this beautiful lady who's walking around with me
As they continued to slowly spin around the dance floor, Mabel looked at her brother with a smile. Dipper couldn't help but return it. Despite what he had said, he was starting to feel glad he had come along.
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light...
Mabel wrapped her arms around Dipper and nestled her head on his shoulder.
I said, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight"