Overprotective Chapter 20: Epilogue: Time is Running Out for Us

This is it. The end of the story. I cannot thank you all enough for the you have given it. Not just here but on Wattpad and fanfic. I hope you liked it. I never thought when I came up with the idea it would end up being 20 parts long and become so popular. I hope the ending provides closure to this story and I hope you will be here for my next story. Its not gonna be for a while but I can say it will be centred around Ford and Mabel. Till then this is the end, of Overprotective.

And if you have a question, comment or concern you want to say. If you liked the story, did not, what things I could do differently, etc, let me know in the comments or on the Q&A ill be doing next weekend to wrap things up.

Q&A: http://aminoapps.vertvonline.info/p/0za35r

Chapter 20: Time is Running Out for Us

1 week later

Life had pretty much returned to normal. Ford was showing off all the other cool stuff he got from the convention, Stan was marking prices through the roof in the gift shop to try and pay back all those credit card bills Ford had stocked up and Dipper and Mabel were making the most of the summer weather. Today however they decided to stay in and catch up on some TV shows. “So how’s that new phone of yours working” said Dipper. “Uhh I’m still trying to get used to it. Also for the record I’m still keeping my Several Timez ringtone as its not overrated at all” said Mabel. “Okay then” said Dipper totally confused. “So what have you got planned then bro bro” said Mabel. “Oh your gonna love this new show. It's about this princess and this magic wand and this book, and-” said Dipper before there was a knock at the door.

“I'll get it” said Mabel. “If it’s the pizza guy the money is in the flower pot” says Dipper. Mabel opens the door. To her surprise it's not the pizza guy. It was Brad. The boyfriend she had before Henry. “Brad. What are you doing here” says Mabel in shock. “Hey Mabel. Look, I was thinking and, I heard about what happened to you and I wanted to make sure you were alright and all” he said. “I’m fine. Nothing really. Anyways if that’s all, i'll just be going now” says Mabel slowly closing the door. “No wait Mabel that’s not what I came to ask you” he says. Mabel looks up.

“You see I was thinking and, I was a jerk to you back when I left you. And all because your brother was spying on us. I did not want to hurt your feelings or anything. I just thought he was being too nosey” said Brad. “Okay so what's your point” says Mabel. “My point is, after I heard you went missing, I realized why Dipper was spying on us. He was keeping you safe and I left you over that” he said. “Let me guess, you want to get back together with me” says Mabel. “What no, why would I wanna. Okay fine you got me. I wanted to ask if maybe you wanted to talk about it, maybe over a milkshake or something” he said. “Right now” says Mabel. “If it's okay with you and all” Brad said.

Mabel looked back at Dipper who was getting all eager to watch the show. All the snacks the two were planning to eat while watching sat nearby. She thought for a moment and then looked back to Brad. “Look Brad. We had our time together and it did not work out. I know you forgive me and I forgive you too, but it just won't work” says Mabel. “But I thought you wanted a boyfriend. You even told me how boy crazy you were last year” said Brad.

“Well over the last few days I learned something. I think I’m not ready to have a boyfriend yet. I thought I was, and I wanted to, but I realized I just am not. I also realized how much my own wants risked my life and Dipper’s. He nearly died on several occasions because I was not careful. And also, times running out for us” said Mabel. Brad looked at her. “I thought it was Dipper who was growing up too fast but I think I was too. Who knows what the future will bring for us. High school is around the corner, all that work, expectation and junk and after all that, me and him are basically adults. I can have a boyfriend then when I’m older and more mature. But for now, I need to make time for my brother. He did for me. Now I have to repay the favour. I’m never gonna get this chance again. If I miss it and not use it, it will never come back. I appreciate you coming Brad, but the answer is no” she says finishing her sentence.

Mabel looked at him. “Oh my gosh Brad are you crying” she says looking at Brad who looks like he’s fighting back tears. “What no, I just have dust in my eyes that’s all” he says. Mabel chuckles a bit. “Well I can’t get in your way Mabel, also that was quite mature if I do say so myself” says Brad. “And anyways that’s okay, I thought maybe you would say no coming here. Maybe even throw a custard pie in my face to prove it”. The two laugh. “Well, I gotta get back. Dipper’s waiting for me and all” Mabel says. “Ya. Well, bye Mabel”. “Bye Brad”. Mabel watches as Brad gets on his bike and rides off. After that she closes the door and heads back inside.

“Who was at the door” asks Dipper. “Oh, it was. It was, uhh, Grenda, ya she just wanted to know when I was free for a sleepover later this week” said Mabel. “Uhh, okay” says Dipper. Mabel sits down as Dipper changes the channels. “Oh and by the way Mabel, thanks for choosing to hang out with me instead of Brad” he says. “Wait you knew” Mabel says in shock. “Mabel I’m your brother of course I knew. Also you had the door wide open. I won’t be surprised if Grunkle Stan even heard you” says Dipper. “huh, once overprotective, always overprotective. I’m not even gonna complain. Distracts you from being all nerdy and stuff” says Mabel. “Well what am I gonna do now that you won’t be all boy crazy” says Dipper. “Well we still got an entire summer ahead of us. Who knows. Now come on the shows about to start” says Mabel. Dipper changes the channel. “It's good to have you back Mabel” he says. “It's good to be back” she replies. The two sit back and spend the rest of the day watching the TV marathon.

And with that, valuable lessons have been learned. Cherish your childhood while it lasts. Don’t try to grow up too fast. Make each moment last. Something else that rhymes. An to always be safe out there. Be on the lookout because you never know who out there you meet could be another Henry Hewden. But with that, this story about two of the greatest cartoon twins that have ever existed has reached…

THE END

Part 1: http://aminoapps.vertvonline.info/p/r8vnki

Chapter 19: http://aminoapps.vertvonline.info/p/nfmr80

Story also on my Wattpad and Fanfiction.net page.

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