Hey there fanfiction readers! Here's my contribution to the spirit of Valentine's Day. No, it's not an actual Valentine's Day story, but it is a story about love.

This story is a two-shot songfic. But, the song will remain a secret. The reason why will be included in the author's note at the bottom.

So, without any further adieu, here is the story...

Two women entered the elevator.

The first, a brunette in a formal business suit, said, "I'm sure they will be happy to have an agent such as yourself. After only four years, you've got quite the reputation."

The second woman, who wore a white blouse and a pink skirt, smiled. "Thank you. But really," she continued, her smile fading, "why am I only being paid for one when I'm working for two of them?"

"That's the thing; they work as a team. You don't get the director without the special effects artist, and vice versa. Not that many people care. They're the next big thing."

The woman in pink huffed as the elevator doors shut.

"Ferb, are you sure it was nine-thirty? I could have sworn she said ten-thirty."

Ferb rolled his eyes as he leaned back into the couch of their interviewing room.

Phineas grinned and leaned back as well. "Well, if you're wrong, you buy us lunch."

"And if I'm right?"

"Lunch is on me."

Ferb grinned. "Challenge accepted."

The door to the office opened and Phineas groaned. "I really should know better than to bet against you."

"Yes, yes you should."

A brunette in a business suit walked in. "Hello Mrs. Pire," Phineas said.

"Lost another bet, Mr. Flynn?"

"As usual."

" Of course. Mr. Flynn, Mr. Fletcher, may I introduce the first candidate for your agent, Ms. Garcia-Shapiro."

The two boys gasped as the second woman entered.

She froze on seeing them. "Phineas? Ferb?"

Phineas beamed. "Isabella!"

Without a second thought, Phineas leapt off the couch and embraced his childhood friend.

She eagerly returned it, amazed that she had found them again.

After a few moments, they pulled back slightly. Phineas looked deeply into her blue eyes. "I can't believe you're here! We haven't heard from you in so long!"

Isabella smiled with the bittersweet memories. "I know. It's been, what, three years?"

Phineas nodded. It had been three slow, boring years without her. But as her sapphire gaze pierced his soul, he knew those days were long gone.

"So, you are the best agent Mrs. Pire could find? How serendipitous!"

Isabella giggled. Phineas felt his knees weaken a little.

"So," he continued, "are you still as good an agent as you were when we were kids?"

Isabella smiled proudly. "Even better!"

Ferb nodded. "You're hired," he stated.

Mrs. Pire got flustered. "Um, Mr. Fletcher, wouldn't you at least like to talk to the other candidates?"

Ferb shook his head. "We've had plenty of experience with her. It's a perfect match."

He grinned at his own subtle joke. A perfect match in more ways than one.

That's when he noticed her hand. Or, namely, what was on it.

He almost did a double take. Had she really-?

"How about we have lunch together? You know, to catch up on what's been happening. And don't worry, I'm buying." Ferb returned his attention to the conversation. Apparently his little zone-out had made him miss something.

Ferb snorted. He realized he had to do something. So, lacking a better plan, he said, "Actually, Phineas, I just remembered I have a… previous engagement. I'll catch up another time."

Isabella shot Ferb an annoyed glance. He simply glanced at her hand, glanced back, and raised an eyebrow.

He knew, but it was obvious Phineas had no idea. He just hoped Phineas would remain oblivious until after the blow fell.

Lunch was a textbook meeting between two friends meeting for the first time in years. They laughed about old times, discussed their new jobs, and all around enjoyed each other's company.

"Thanks for lunch, Phineas." She truly seemed happy, but something about her seemed… off, like she was distracted.

"It's no problem at all. After all, we haven't hung out in years!" He walked her over to her car (pink, of course).

"I guess we'll be hanging out with each other a lot more, now that I'm your agent," she replied sweetly.

"Yes, yes we will." He embraced her again. She hesitated a moment, but she returned it.

"It's really good to see you again, Isabella."

She tensed at this sentence, but did not break the embrace.

Phineas tossed and turned. He just couldn't sleep. It wasn't for any real reason, other than her.

Isabella would not leave his mind.

He remembered how hurt he had been when they had stopped talking, about a year after she left college. Both Phineas and Ferb had resolved to continue, but Phineas had felt empty, like something was missing.

But after seeing Isabella today, he no longer felt that way. In fact, that emptiness was entirely replaced by thoughts of Isabella.

Not sure why this was the case, Phineas grabbed the phone. He punched in Ferb's number.

"Hello?" came the tired, British-accented reply.

"Ferb, I need some help."

"Phin, it's two in the morning."

"FERB! I'm serious. I can't stop thinking about Isabella! I know, we haven't seen each other in years, but it doesn't explain why I can't sleep over it. All I can think about is her, standing there, her beautiful eyes looking into mine, how cute her laughter is, how-"

He stopped suddenly. Ferb didn't say anything.

"Ferb, I think I'm in love with her."

"Mr. Oblivious finally gets it right. Better late than never."

"Ferb?"

"'Goodnight, Phineas."

"FERB!"

The phone clicked and Phineas groaned. He was never going to get to sleep.

But he did have his thoughts of Isabella to keep him company.

"Look. My clients get 3% of the gross and a piece of the back end, or they walk. Yeah, that's right. You mess with the bull, you get the horns, buddy."

Phineas watched Isabella work. It had only been a week, but she had already gotten them farther than Phineas had thought possible. They already were to aid in the production of the next Space Adventures movie. As this movie was extra-focused on special effects, Phineas would even be working with Clive Addison.

But two days into the job, he was wondering which would happen first; him taking time off or getting fired for messing up.

He couldn't work. Any special effects he made turned into hearts or pictures of her. He had given up trying yesterday after an explosion turned into an animation of Isabella with a heart background. He wasn't sure how it had happened, but it probably didn't help that he couldn't stop thinking of her.

He needed to tell her how he felt.

"Phineas, I know you said you'd buy dinner, but this place is expensive."

The pair were sitting in the fanciest restaurant in town. Isabella, in a pale blue gown, was only glancing at the menu.

Phineas, dressed in a simple tux, shook his head. "You're doing so much for me and Ferb already. I can't ask you to help pay for dinner."

"When did you become such the gentleman?"

Phineas blushed. "Um… not sure," he replied, scratching his ear.

Isabella frowned. "Phineas, what's going on?"

He sighed. "Well, it's just that- I know it's sudden, but- Isabella, I've fallen in love with you."

He scrunched his eyes closed, ready for an outburst.

It came, but not as loud as he thought.

"You- you've fallen in love with me? Now, of all times?"

He opened his eyes and saw Isabella looking positively peeved. "I don't think it was recent. I just never figured it out until recently."

Isabella groaned. "Phineas, when we were younger, I was head-over-heels in love with you."

Phineas started to get his hopes up. Then, Isabella's next sentence killed them.

"But once we stopped talking to each other, I got over it. In fact," she held up her hand, and the light bounce off a ring, "I've been engaged since last month."

Phineas felt like his world had just ended. He finally figured out he loved her, apparently after years of feeling such a way, and she no longer returned the feeling.

Somehow, he managed a small grin. "Lucky guy."

"I'm sorry, Phineas. Can't we still be friends? You always were my best friend, and I don't want that to change."

Phineas took a deep breath and nodded.

Isabella gave him an encouraging smile that sent another lance of pain through his heart.

Okay, this is killing me. First, and foremost, I felt like it wasn't detailed enough...

Second, I need to get the second half at least this long...

Okay, but now for a contest: This two-shot is going to have a companion piece about Ferb and Vanessa. However, I don't have an ending.

So, whoever guesses the song this is based off of first gets to chose whether Ferb gets the girl or not in his story.

I will give a hint about the song: The song features on Steve Perry's last album with the artist band. (I hope that doesn't give it away...)

And, just out of curiosity, how many people caught the quote I put in? Digital brownies for those who prove it!

So, please review!