Chapter 2 "The First Date Patch"

After 5 mins they met downstairs and said goodbye to Mrs. Garcia Shapiro before heading to the "The Lunar Parlor". Isabella brought her satchel full of things that she would need to accomplish her patches. Right now Phineas is quite nervous about helping Isabella since he saw 2 patches he never thought of accomplishing. First was the "First Kiss Patch" and next was the "First Date Patch." He was quite okay with the "First Date Patch" since it only involved hanging out and chatting but the "First Kiss Patch" already made him nervous. It was odd enough that they were patches but it did land in the category of most daring patches.

The Lunar Parlor is an ice cream parlor with strangely a theme combination of the moon and cows. In fact you can see the entire furniture look like that. The parlor looks like a café with glass windows showing the inside and some tables set inside and some outside. The indoor mood lights make it look like a night club.

Phineas was a long time favorite customer of the parlor since he comes there very often.

As the pair enters the café they are suddenly approached by a large crowd exiting the parlor. They had to get out and side step to let the crowd out and then get back in. They then approached the counter.

Phineas POV

"Hey Coltrane! 2 Banana Splits please." I said.

"I'm sorry Phineas but we only have one left." says Coltrane. "That group that just came out of the parlor ordered a very large supply of banana splits"

*giggle* "that's okay. Wanna share Phineas?" asks Isabella

"Uhh… Sure"

"Okay. What flavors would you like?"

"I'd like Vanilla" I said

"I'd like Strawberry" says Isabella

"The last flavor will be half of each." I say while handing Coltrane $2.

"Alright! Just pick a table and I'll bring it to you."

We walk to the nearest table for two.

"I hope nobody sees us" she says with her face red.

"Me too."

I have to admit I was pretty nervous about doing this but… wait. Why should I be nervous if it's just to help a friend? It's weird.

"I haven't seen you in a week. Where've you been?"

"I'm sorry Phineas.I was busy collecting patches. I was making extra effort to at least collect 20 patches a day in order to not over-exhaust myself. I could've asked for your help but I thought the both of you were too busy inventing, especially since it's the last week of summer."

"Well it's true that we were busy inventing the whole week but it was just for the sake of seizing the day. We would've helped you if you just asked. It wouldn't be as much fun inventing without you trying it first most of the time."

"You missed me?"

"Well yeah. I'm not the only one though. All of the other guys missed you. "

"Aww how sweet of you guys."

Coltrane arrives with the banana split in a long oval white bowl with bumps looking like craters on the side.

"Speaking of sweet…"

"Enjoy guys!" says Coltrane

Coltrane returns to the counter

"(To Coltrane)Thanks! (To Isabella) I'll let you take the first bite."

"Ok."

Isabella gets a teaspoon and scoops up a little of the ice cream into her mouth.

"Hey! You're right! This is good!" she said "But I have tasted this ice cream before. Didn't you make this?

"Hmm… good question. Hey Coltrane! Where does your ice cream come from?"

"Can't tell you Phineas. The boss would freak if word spread where our special ice cream came from."

"It's ok. (To Isabella) I told you'd like it."

"No you didn't."

"I did too.

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

I was about to reply again but she pointed her finger at me.

"You said it was the best ice cream in town." She said.

"Did… *sigh* did not."

She giggles at my defeat.

"Are you guys on a date or something?" asks Coltrane

I jumped from my seat upon hearing that question and Isabella's face was turning red again.

"Shhhhh…" we both said simultaneously.

"What's the point of hiding it if people are gonna see you?"

"Well don't make it too obvious" says Isabella

"It's for a patch. Not really a date. I'd be asking her out if it was." I said

"Oh! A fireside girl eh? Well good luck you two." He winks

"Thanks!"

I turned back to Isabella and she was as red as a tomato.

"Isabella, are you ok? Is it the strawberries?"

"I wouldn't be eating this ice cream and neither would it be my favorite if I had an allergic reaction to strawberries."

"Good point. So how will you get to receive these patches if no one knows what we've done?"

"Oh… I didn't think of that. Looks like we're gonna have to tell them then."

"Oh… how?"

"I don't really know and I don't really wanna think about it."

"Agreed"

I got so curious that I had to ask this question.

"So how long do these dates normally last?"

She gives me an endearing smile with an arch brow hinting that she was curious why I asked that question.

"Well it could go as long as you want actually." She said

"So it could last a month or even a year?"

*giggle* "No! It normally lasts within a day. The real essence of a date though comes from the activities they do."

"Does it have to be romantic?"

"Not really. Like I said, it depends on the activities."

I took a deep breath. Well that was a relief. That day when we made a romantic lunch for Candace & Jeremy I was curious on why they left so early so I did a research on romance to see if I did it right. Based from what I studied when it comes to romance it has to be something worth remembering and enjoyable. In other words, it has to be special. Well my inventions are some things worth remembering for this summer. I mean we do it every day. If this get together was suppose to be romantic then how was I going to make it any more special than the rest of this summer?

"So how are we gonna accomplish the rest of the patches?" she asks

"I… don't know. I think we've already got one down."

"Yeah. The "First Date Patch". What about the rest?"

"Hmm…"

"Hmm…"

No One's POV

The both of them were thinking for quite some time and the banana was the only thing left in the bowl since they ate the ice cream while they were talking. The both of them unconsciously picked up the banana with their teaspoons and began eating it without even looking. Coltrane was already trying his best not to laugh and he wanted to warn what was going to happen… but it was too late.

The both of them retreated to their chairs with shocked expressions. Isabella blushed in a bigger shade of red. She felt really embarrassed that she just wanted to end the date, even if she wanted it to happen for a long time. Suddenly Phineas was laughing.

Isabella's POV

Wait?! He's laughing?! Why is he laughing?

I glared at him in curiosity. He-he's not mad at me? He's not really embarrassed as I am? Eventually his laughter sunk into my head and I started laughing as well.

"Ya know? I'm having a great time. Let's make this date last a little bit longer. That way we'll have more fun doing these patches. So waddya say?" He said.

Oh my gosh! He wants to spend time with me some more. I was so excited that I wanted to say I do! Calm yourself Isabella. You've been waiting for this so don't screw this up.

"Actually that's a great idea. Sure! I'd love to!" I said

I unconsciously scooped for more ice cream and then I realized there were none left.

"Want more banana splits?"

"I'm sorry guys but that's all the banana splits we could serve." Said Coltrane.

"Oh that's okay. I'll just take a cup. How about you Phineas?"

"I'm good. We better go if we don't wanna lose daylight."

"Okay. I'm paying this time."

"Okay. So what's our next patch?"

"Our next patch is…"

-End of Chapter 2-