Secret's Out
Disclaimer: I don't own Phineas and Ferb, and none of the other characters. I also don't own Cinderella, but I have, kinda, changed the storyline a bit.
Anyway, if anyone knows where 'Swampy' works, I'd be grateful if you'd let me know. I'm thinking of changing the steel pipe in my plan to a hammer too. My dad has a few to choose from…
A/N: I included Ferb's POV in this chapter, and he may seem thinkative, but someone who is silent most of the time must think a lot! I hope this chapter is okay!
Anyway, on with the story!
Chapter 2: Putting On An Act
The next day, Phineas and Ferb were sitting in their backyard, underneath the big tree. Isabella undetected-ly snuck into the yard and behind her boyfriend. She covered his eyes with her small hands and giggled.
"Whatcha doin'?" The young girl asked, in her usual, cute, sing-song-y way.
Phineas grabbed her hands and pulled them off his eyes, tilting his head back to face her, albeit upside down, still holding her hands.
"Hi Izzy! We're just deciding what we're gonna do today. What do you think we could do?" The redhead asked his girlfriend.
"Hmm… Well, the Fireside Girls and I might need some help with some patches… Should I go get the girls and see what ones we need?" The girl asked.
"Okay Izzy, rally the troop and meet us back here quickly! We have to be quick if we're going to be ready to complete it by about lunch!" Phineas called to the now retreating girl.
Ferb had an inquisitive look on his usually blank face, directed at his brother. He was confused by his behaviour towards Isabella, but saw the smirk on Phineas' face and realised there was something going on, which would be revealed soon.
After Isabella gathered the 6 other Fireside Girls (Gretchen, Adyson, Ginger, Katie, Holly and Milly), they rushed to the Flynn-Fletcher backyard. On their way over, the girls all decided that they wanted to get their 'putting-on-a-show' patches, and their 'casting' patches, for Gretchen and Adyson, who were going to be the play's directors.
The brothers and Fireside Girls all started getting everything ready. Phineas, Ferb and Isabella were working on the stage, while the others were doing things like writing the script, sewing costumes, and setting out chairs. Buford and Baljeet came in after a short time, and started to help with the stage.
Phineas was just laying out some wood to be the floor of the stage, when Isabella came up behind him. She looked over his shoulder, so she could see what he could, and placed her arms around his waist, chin on his shoulder.
"Any comments yet?" Asked the pink-clad girl to her best friend.
"Nope, but we are getting some looks. Ferb knows there's something going on though, he's just waiting to see how it all plays out." Explained the redheaded inventor.
"Okay. Wanna go see if Candace wants to join in the play? She and Jeremy could be the king and queen. I know Candace would like being 'married' to Jeremy." Isabella asked with a giggle.
"Sure Izzy, let me just put these pieces of wood in, and we can go find her together."
Throughout the whole conversation, Isabella's hands stayed wrapped around Phineas' waist, while they both faced each other, noses touching, but more intimately than when Phineas was transporting with Candace's phone [Candace Disconnected]. With Isabella's arms still around his torso, Phineas quickly, but safely, finished the job he was working on. The two stood up, after separating, and walked side-by-side into the house.
FPOV (Ferb's POV)
There was something weird going on between Phineas and Isabella. I didn't pester Phineas about it, but he knew I was curious. They were being very intimate with each other, Isabella more so than usual.
As they walked into the house, I couldn't help but notice the twitching of their fingers, and the way they moved closer and closer together. And this time, it wasn't just Isabella! Phineas was doing it too!
I'm so glad Phineas had realised his more-than-friendly feelings for Isabella, and was actually flirting with her. He was always happier when she was around, but acted completely oblivious to her flirting. As a man of action, I noticed whenever someone was acting even mildly different, and Phineas and Isabella were acting really different.
NPOV
Buford and Baljeet had noticed the weird behaviour of their friends and decided to confront Ferb about it.
"Hey Ferb! What's up with Dinnerbell and Girly?" Asked Buford.
"I'm not entirely sure, but I think there might be something we're not seeing. They do seem to be acting a lot more friendlier towards each other." Explained Ferb in his British accent.
"By my calculations, we will know by sunset." Estimated Baljeet.
So the three continued with their work on the stage.
CPOV
I was in my room, on the phone with Stacey, when I heard o knock on the door. I went over to answer the door, my cell phone still pressed against my ear.
"Hang on Stace, someone just knocked on my door. I'll call you back in a few minutes."
I flipped my cell phone closed and then opened the door. I saw Phineas and Isabella standing there with their hands intertwined. They looked really cute together.
"Hey Candace!" Phineas started speaking in his usual, perky, tone. "Us and the gang are putting on the play Cinderella for one of the Fireside Girls patches. We were wondering if maybe you and Jeremy wanted to help?" He asked me.
"Yeah, we thought you two could be the king and queen. And, if she wants to, maybe Stacey could help with costumes. There's not enough of us to get everything done by the show tonight." Explained Isabella.
I thought it was a really good idea.
"Yeah, it sounds like fun you guys, I'll just ask Stacey now, then I'll phone up Jeremy. I'll be outside soon." I told them.
Once they left, I called Stacey back, and she said yes, saying she would be over soon. I then called Jeremy and he answered the same thing.
It was funny that I didn't have the urge to call mom. I always did, even when they tried to include me in their schemes. I guess it was because I was thinking they looked cute together, and glad my brother had finally found love with the girl who love him back.
NPOV
Phineas and Isabella made their way outside, Phineas pulling on Isabella's hand, dragging her out the door. They ran over to the three that were still working on the stage (Ferb, Buford and Baljeet), all who turned around when they heard them.
When they got there, they dropped their intertwined hands. They saw the look the others gave them, and smirked.
"So Candace is all for joining in!" exclaimed Isabella. "I'm going to go tell the girls!" And then she ran off.
"So, Dinnerbell, why you acting so strange with Girly?" Asked Buford, unable to wait until later, when Baljeet predicted everyone would know.
"What makes you think I'm acting strange?" Asked a confident Phineas, happy that his and Isabella's plan was working.
PPOV
I was really glad that step one of our plan was working.
It was to be normal, and not put on an act, without being completely BF/GF-ish. We could flirt, but no kissing. The point in this was to get people confused, but ready for a change in they way we acted.
Baljeet then answered. "Phineas, Buford is right. You have been acting completely out-of-character, and completely un-oblivious. We would like to know the reason why."
I decided to play a little mind game with them, so I chose my next words carefully.
"I'm not acting, you guys. I'm being my real self."
That got them really confused.