A/N: Ooh, the plot thickens! Sorry these updates are taking all day... I've been going to see The Avengers. Went for the third time this afternoon. Ah, Tom Hiddleston, you really ARE a god. ;)

Anyway, here's the update! This is an important chapter, strange as it seems, so make sure you read it! Thanks!

Disclaimer: I don't own PnF. I never will.

Ferb snuck out of the room quietly while the others watched a movie in the living room. He made his way upstairs to his bedroom, flicking on the light.

The sun had gone down only a few hours ago, and his parents had yet to return from their movie. He couldn't blame them for wanting to be out of the house. Oddly enough, those boys could be rowdy and loud-and without even trying.

He grabbed the hardcover book that he had left on the end of his bed that morning. He had only gotten to chapter 9 last night before finally going to sleep.

Ferb looked over his shoulder at Phineas' bed. Still the way it was that morning-messy, and filled with random devices that he certainly didn't need to have there... much like his head, no doubt. Ferb rolled his eyes back to his book when something out the window caught his eye. He walked over.

Isabella had opened the front door of her house, pouring the bright light of her entryway onto the front lawn and even into the street. Where was she going when it was already dark out? Ferb watched as she hooked a small leash to her dog, Pinky, and shut the door behind her, walking the dog along the path from her house to the sidewalk. She slowly made her way down the street.

Where on earth was she going?

Ferb was never one for spying. He had no reason to follow her, really. But, as a friend, he had a right to be concerned. And for now, that was enough of a reason.

She was just walking along the sidewalk, mostly looking at the ground in front of her as she did so. She turned into a local dog park, so Ferb got closer, hoping she'd stop at a bench so he could confront her soon. But she didn't stop. She walked closer and closer towards the small pond in the middle of the park. As she got about five feet from it, she titled her head.

Okay, maybe now would be a good time? He quietly crept forward again.

Isabella sighed loudly. She looked straight up into the sky. There was a large, glowing star beaming down at her. The North Star? Must be. She sucked in a breath, and started slowly,

"Wishes don't usually come true, I know, but I could really use a favor right now."

Ferb stopped himself, holding back. What was she doing now?

"You see, I've been in love with this one guy for... for YEARS. But, well, he's never loved me back."

Ferb frowned and looked at the ground, confused. Okay, so his brother wasn't the greatest with romance, but she's resorting to fairytale tactics now?

"So I'm giving up."

Ferb's eyes shot back up. She's got to be kidding. There's no way. That's impossible.

"I mean... I don't want to! But I have to, right? I guess, uhh... This is so stupid. I know this isn't going to work. But it doesn't look like my dream of being with Phineas is going to work, either. ...I guess...If I had to make a wish right now, I'd wish that just SOMEONE would love ME the way I love Phineas, you know? Just so that I can at least get this out of the way...get this...rejection out of my mind. So I can get over him."

She looked at the ground again.

"I don't want to. But it seems selfish to wish for Phineas to love me back...so I figured that was the next best option."

Pinky squeaked up at her master, her tail wagging. Isabella suppressed a small smile, picking the dog up in her arms.

"Let's go home, Pinky. It's getting late."

And with that, she turned around, walking right back the way she came. Ferb quickly ducked behind a tree, careful not to be seen.

Poor Isabella, he thought, watching her leave. All she wants is a little attention. It really shouldn't be so hard. Why did his brother have to be so dense? He doesn't even know what he's doing to that girl...

Ferb let his head fall against the tree, thinking, There has to be a way to fix this.

A/N: Thanks for reading! I know it's another short chapter, but be patient. The story has only just begun. ;)