I'm a little nervous at doing a Phinabella shot. I only just recently started liking Isabella (she used to kind of annoy me). And I wasn't too happy with the kiss in ATSD, because they're like…what? 10? 11? Kids aren't supposed to kiss that early. But after some consideration, I decided that I liked this idea for a story. It's not romantic necessarily, but just some awareness (finally!) on Phineas's side, and him starting to notice Isabella's behavior, and being embarrassed about that one incident! X)

It should be noted, that this is not the official sequel to "Completely Crazy Idea." This is an "in-between" story…a sort of set-up for the sequel. But it is part of the story. :)

Just so's you know, I'm saying they're 12 in this story.

Phineas and Isabella

Whatcha doin'?

"Hey, Phineas." Sweetly, in high-pitched voice. "Whatcha doin'?" Phineas promptly dropped his hammer. "H-hi Isabella!" He said nervously. Ferb turned his head away and snickered.

Phineas looked at him irritably, before turning back to Isabella.

There was an awkward moment of silence.

"Well?" she said. "Whatcha doin'?"

Phineas's opened his mouth, then closed it. Isabella's face contorted into a look of confusion.

"We are currently working on a device that locates lost items." Ferb answered.

"Oh! That's cool!" Isabella said, looking up at Ferb, who was on top of the contraption. "Maybe you guys can use it to help me find my bow." She indicated the top of her head. "I couldn't find it this morning you see…" she turned to Phineas. "Would that be alright?"

"You look very nice today, Isabella." Phineas said, not having heard her question. He immediately regretted having said it aloud.

Isabella blushed crimson.

"But you're missing something…" he said quickly, trying to change the topic.

"Well, I just said I couldn't find my bow this morning…"

"Oh!" Phineas chuckled nervously. "That's it." He stood awkwardly before her, then turned back around and climbed up a ladder. "I think it kind of suits you," he continued. "It's kind of a sporty look. It's a good look for you…"

He closed his eyes in horror as he realized what he was actually saying. He then tried to hammer some nails into the machine, but realized he had left it in the grass.

Boy, he sure was making a fool of himself.

He quickly clambered back down the ladder, making sure to avoid Isabella's eyes.

"Of course you can use our machine to find your bow." Ferb said. There would be plenty of time to tease Phineas later. Right now, he needed all the help he could get.

"Thanks!" Isabella said. She looked at Phineas, who was currently crawling underneath the machine to retrieve his hammer. "Well," she began. When Phineas didn't look up, she said, "I guess I'll come by again later," and left.

"She's gone." Ferb said softly.

Phineas raised his head, hitting it on the machine. Muttering irritably, he crawled into the open.

"What am I going to do Ferb?" he said desperately, rubbing his head.

His stepbrother shrugged.

"Do something nice for her. Something you know she'd like. Girls love that."

"Since when did you know all about what girls love?"

Ferb smirked and continued working. "Just trying to help."

Phineas shook his head. "She must think I'm such a klutz."

"Nah." Ferb said, not even looking up. "She just thinks you're…"

"Don't say it."

Ferb chuckled.

"I mean, it's not like I did any of the kissing!" he exclaimed defensively. "She kissed me remember?"

"Yes, I do remember actually. And so do you."

Thanks to Perry, yes. Yes they did remember. They remembered that wonderful day. That amazing day. The best day ever out of all the days they had spent that summer, and summers previous.

It was just extremely hard to keep that one particular incident a secret…

…especially since Isabella didn't know it had happened.

The funny thing was, he had always felt the same way towards her.

The following day…

"Ferb, I know what we're going to do today."

"You've already said that five times."

Phineas crossed his arms.

"So what if I want to change my mind?"

"So, you know five different things you want to do today."

"All the more fun we can have!"

Ferb rolled his eyes, but smiled. Then he looked up and his smile widened.

"Hey Phineas. Whatcha doin'?"

Phineas sat bolt upright, having been leaning against the tree in the backyard.

Isabella stood across the yard, poking her head in through the gateway, smiling sweetly.

"Oh! Hi Isabella!" Phineas said. He looked angrily at Ferb, who was quivering with silent laughter. "Actually," he continued, doing his best to stay calm, "I have five different things I want to do today, but I don't know which one I want to do first."

"You want some help?"

"S-sure!"

Isabella smiled and skipped over, sitting down next to the red-head, who shifted uncomfortably. He pointed to the array of blueprints lying in front of him.

Isabella looked over them, picking some up, or laying some aside.

Phineas, trying not to stare at her, looked up at the sky.

"You know, it's really hot today. I could use some ice cream…"

"Aw!" Isabella exclaimed. "You guys remember when I got my tonsils removed, and y'all were going to build me a giant ice cream sundae?"

Phineas closed his eyes and smiled in reminiscence. "If I remember correctly, we ended up building a giant space laser." He laughed. "I still don't get how you mixed up the blueprints, Ferb."

Ferb looked up and stared into the distance.

There was a moment's silence. Suddenly Phineas remembered what his brother had told him yesterday.

"Isabella!" he exclaimed. "I know what we're going to do today instead!"

"Hmm?" Isabella looked up.

"I'm going to make you that giant ice cream sundae!" he said smiling.

Isabella's face lit up as she smiled.

"Ooh! That would be wonderful!"

Phineas turned to his brother.

"What do you think Ferb?"

But the green-haired boy was lost in his own thoughts.

"Ferb?"

There was no answer.

"Oh, well." Phineas went on. "You want to go with me to get the blueprints?"

Isabella smiled again.

"Certainly!"

They walked side-by-side on the hot sidewalk. With each step, Phineas was intensely aware of Isabella's every movements next to him.

She turned her head to admire a flower growing in a lawn. She smiled as a butterfly fluttered past her. She waved at fellow Fireside girls they happened to pass.

Most of all, he could tell she was in a very good mood.

At last, they had reached the blueprint-selling building. Thinking that it was something Ferb would have done, Phineas ran and opened the door before Isabella reached it and held it open for her. She giggled and went in.

"Hey, there!" said a kind voice. A dark, curly-haired lady entered into view. "What can I get for y'all today?"

"Yes, um, do you happen to have any blueprints for a giant ice cream sundae maker?" Phineas said.

"You know what? I think I have one left."

The lady then proceeded to look through her files. She soon returned carrying a large rolled piece of paper.

"You're lucky!" she said. "I happened to have a second copy. I boy came in last summer requesting the same blueprints, but I think he got his mixed up with another customer's."

She handed him the paper.

"Thanks!" he said. And he and Isabella exited the store.

They walked barely ten paces before Phineas spotted his elder sister Candace, holding hands and walking alongside her boyfriend, Jeremy. Isabella had noticed them too. She paused and sighed.

Do something you know she'd like. Ferb's words echoed in his ears.

Phineas stopped abruptly, a sudden thought forming in his mind. He was immediately embarrassed at having thought of it, but it strangely appealed to him. He would never be able to ask her though…

She had realized he wasn't walking with her. She had turned around. She was staring at him curiously. She was walking back to him. She stood in front of him.

"What's up Phineas?" she asked.

He couldn't ask her. But she wanted to know. He looked down at his feet and shuffled them nervously.

"Do…" he stopped.

"What is it Phineas?" she said, concern crossing her face. "Is something wrong?"

Phineas shook his head, cheeks flushing.

"I w-was just wondering…"

Taking a deep breath, he held out his hand.

"Do…you want to…?" he couldn't finished his sentence.

But apparently, she understood. A joyous look spread across her face.

"I'd love to."

She accepted it, and they walked home hand-in-hand.

I really, really, REALLY want y'all's opinion on this. I told you it wasn't going be romantic…that will be in the "official" sequel. But still, this is my first Phinabella piece, and I don't know if this is too much, or not enough. So PLEASE review!