I know, I know, I've been gone for a while but I have good news, I have this new story that is ready to hit the site. Now I would have had it out earlier but I was busy being underwhelmed by the special that aired today but I can't be upset at something that was good for long. Now I plan to have this story done in a short time so if it goes over 10 chapters I will delete it. You heard me, my last story took almost a year and I will not have the same thing happen with this one so if it goes to long then it won't be going at all. But I digress, I've changed my disclaimer somewhat seeing as I want to make it clear that I own the story's I've written, I know it should go without saying but still. Now, on to the first chapter.

Disclaimer: Phineas and Ferb characters belong to Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh.

Erick and story belongs to me

Beta read by Sabrina06

(Phineas's POV)

It was yet another beautiful day in Danville; the sun was shining and Ferb and I were working on our latest idea. "Hey Ferb, how's the lighting coming?" I asked my brother.

Ferb looked at me from atop the light fixture and gave me a thumbs up.

"That's great." I replied.

Just as I finished hooking up the cameras, I heard the gate swing open and felt the temperature go up by seven degrees. "Hi Phineas, whatcha' doin'?"

I felt my heart rate pick up as I heard Isabella, my best friend and secret crush, walk into our backyard. I quickly regained my composure and looked over to where she was standing. "Oh, hi Isabella." I said as I scratched the back of my head. "We were … just making a movie set for the movie we were going to shoot tomorrow."

"A movie?" She asked. "Can I be in it?"

"Of course!" I exclaimed. "We need a female lead."

"Cool!" She exclaimed, causing me to smile.

My mind began to wander off to fantasies about Isabella, but Ferb tapped me on the shoulder before my mind could go too far. "Wha- Oh, sorry what was I saying?" I asked as I came to my senses.

Ferb pointed behind me and I noticed that Isabella was confused. "Phineas, I asked what I could help with before filming started."

"Oh, um … well we still need hair and makeup done."

"All right." She said before dashing off to the hair and makeup room.

I let out a sigh of relief then turned around to see Ferb was standing there, glaring at me. "What is it?" I asked.

Ferb continued to glare then pointed to where Isabella just ran.

"Oh that? I told you, I plan on telling her … at some point."

Ferb face palmed and shook his head. Ferb knew about my 'anything but platonic feelings' for Isabella for a while now, but as far as he knows I've only had feelings for her for the past few months. The truth is, I've always felt something for Isabella. Up until a few months ago a romantic relationship would have only been a bonus and not worth the risk of losing one of my closest friends. Recently however, something happened and it's like being just friends isn't enough. I still don't want to risk my friendship with her, but Ferb has been pestering me ever since he found out and he's been asking me what I plan to do about it.

Ferb went back to working on the lights and I went back to making sure the cameras were ready.

As I was doing the final systems check I noticed that Isabella had come out of the hair and makeup room and was now standing behind me. "What's wrong?" I asked.

"I wanted to know what type of movie you were shooting and when." She answered.

I quickly looked around to see if Ferb was nearby, so that he could help me explain it; but for some reason he disappeared. "Well, it's a romantic movie where the main character is hopelessly in love with their best friend but doesn't know if said friend feels the same way. They have tried everything to get through to said friend; with absolutely no noticeable progress."

Isabella stared at me wide eyed. "Um … who … who's idea was this movie?"

"It was Ferb's" I answered quickly as I looked away. It wasn't a total lie, when Ferb and I were thinking of ideas for a movie he suggested that we do one based on my feelings for Isabella. I think he was joking, but I took it and added a few things and wrote the script. "Anyway, seeing as no one else is able to be here today, we don't plan on doing rehearsal until tomorrow."

"Oh." Isabella said as she began making circles in the ground with the tip of her foot. "So … I'm going to play the female lead?"

"Yup." I responded as I began rocking back and forth.

"So … who's going to play the male lead?"

I froze at hearing her question. Ferb didn't want it because he doesn't like being the center of attention, Buford isn't what one would call star material, Baljeet would make Isabella uncomfortable, Irving is Irving and he'll be working the cameras, Django already had a part, and Erick wanted no part as an actor which left only one person. "Well … that would be me."

Isabella's eyes went wide again. "So … we would … be portraying the happy couple?"

"Well, not until near the end but … yes."

"Oh." She said nervously. "So … will we be … kissing or anything?"

I felt an odd sensation of warmth then cold come over me. "Um … I'm not sure but if it makes you uncomfortable then-"

"No no no." She said hastily. "I mean … It's not like it means anything, right?"

"Yeah." I agreed. "I mean it's not like I have feelings for you or anything." I said as I reached up and scratched my ear.

"Say what?" She asked.

I looked at her curiously. "I said … we're not actually a couple and it's not like I want that or anything." I said as I continued to scratch my ear.

"Oh … well … seeing as you don't need my help today I guess I'll just be headed home." She quickly turned around and ran. At that moment I felt my heart break in two.

"I hate having feelings for my best friend." I said as I shoved my hands into my pockets.

"Why did you tell her you didn't have feelings for her when you did?" I heard Ferb say from behind me.

"Where did you disappear to?" I asked.

"Not the point." Ferb responded. "Why did you lie to her?"

"I don't know, maybe because I don't want her to know that I have feelings for her?" I retorted sarcastically.

Ferb let out a sigh. "Well if she did have feelings for you then you just broke her heart; you know that?"

"Can you stop it?" I asked. "All you've done since you found out about my feelings for Isabella is harass me." I let out a sigh and shook my head. "Look Ferb, I understand that you are my brother and I appreciate the effort but it's starting to get annoying so could you please stop?"

Ferb looked at me shocked then shook his head. "I don't understand you sometimes." He said as he turned around and started walking away.

"Great." I said to myself. "Now you've hurt his feelings."

Well, I bet that not all of you expected that. I will try to put some work into my other stories as well but it will take some time. In any event, until next time, Axis23 is out, peace!

Hello, my name is Axis23 and I enjoy torturing characters.

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