Animeluver4evertimes2: Sorry I couldn't get it during the weekend, so this week, I'll try to get out three chapters to make up for it! Anyway, enjoy the new chapter!
Chapter 9: Confessions
Phineas was running for what seemed like his dear life, and to him, it was. Ferb Fletcher, the most popular kid in school, had kissed him, the biggest loser in school! The logic didn't add up, and it confused Phineas to no end. And it frustrated him to be confused. He wasn't used to having this light feeling in the pit of his stomach, or this pang of utter dread in his chest. It was like he was freaking bipolar here! Feeling happy one moment, then the next lonely.
Maybe it was just a phase he was going through. Yeah, that was it. It was like when a girl got pregnant. They had vicious mood swings, but then, after they have the baby, the mood swings go away. Phineas reassured himself that that was the reason for acting like that.
He suddenly stopped for a moment, and clutched a fist to his chest. But how could he answer the questions he desperately WANTED the answers to? Why did he like it so much when Ferb's lips melded with his? Why did it feel so right when he felt Ferb press up against him? Why had it felt like, when the pressed against the other, it felt like two pieces of a puzzle were connecting?
Phineas sighed. It was the only thing he could do at that moment that wouldn't lead to a mental breakdown. He then gasped as he remembered something his mother had told him before he had left to do the shopping that day.
"Phineas, before I come home at twelve-thirty tonight, I want this house to be clean. I want it to be so clean that I would let my daughters eat off of it. If it isn't clean, well then, you know what'll happen don't you?" Linda finished with a maniacal grin similar to that of a killer's.
He shivered at the memory, and then gave a quick glance at his watch. It was eleven-thirty. That gave him an hour, at the most, to make his house shine. He knew this next hour would be one of the hardest of his life, aside from that one time during AP U.S. History, but that was a whole other matter. He shook his head to get out of his thoughts, and took a look at his surroundings. He was about five minutes from his house. So he prepared himself, and sprinted for home, his hour starting.
The front door burst open, revealing an exhausted Phineas. He looked absolutely drained of his energy, but he needed to clean the house. His body felt so hot, and he fell to the floor. Phineas's body felt like it was on fire, but he ignored it, and started crawling towards the couch. He spotted Perry wrapped in a purple blanket, and reached out for him.
"Perry…" he moaned out, almost as if he were in pain. The semi-aquatic mammal looked up at his master's voice, and a look of panic swept across the platypus's face. Perry gave a chatter before jumping off of the couch. He made his way towards Phineas, and said auburn-haired teen passed out, shivering harshly.
He slowly opened his eyes, and from his mouth, a small whine escaped. Phineas's head throbbed like he had a migraine, and he was so cold… He pulled the covers around him closer and curled up into a little ball. Anything to gather some warmth. Nothing seemed to work! So, he tried to sit up, which resulted in a wave of dizziness washing over him. However, Phineas ignored it, and attempted to stand up, which was a really bad idea.
His knees almost immediately buckled under him, and he luckily caught himself on his night stand. Phineas was now panting heavily, desperately fighting off waves of nausea. He flopped back on the bed with an audible "thump". His mind was an enigma at that moment. He couldn't concentrate on anything, and it was all a blur to him. It was like he was in a hypnotic state, or perhaps this was all a dream. All the teen knew was that he didn't know.
Perry watched the boy with a worried look plastered on his face. He had even almost jumped and caught his master when he had stood up. Luckily, there was no need, which made the platypus give a sigh of relief. But, he felt something was wrong, like something was missing or forgotten. Perry then realized that Phineas's cell phone was gone. If his mother or sisters found out that the device was gone, Phineas would be in for it. And the semi-aquatic mammal didn't want to see his family get hurt.
So, he did what any other platypus would do. Well, if any other platypus had a double life as a secret agent, but let's not dwell on that thought. He called Phineas's cell phone. Perry had memorized the number in case anything like this ever happened. He gripped the home phone with his teeth, and jumped onto the bed. The mammal set the phone beside his master's head, and listened for that familiar "click" that symbolized that someone had picked up. After a couple of minutes, someone finally picked up, and a smile found its way onto Perry's face.
"Hello?"Someone answered with a heart-melting British accent. "Phineas? Is that you?"
Phineas's eyes widened with shock as he thought he had just heard Ferb's voice. He was hallucinating, right? So, it wouldn't matter what he said. It wasn't like it was real life or anything.
"Ferb? Why did you kiss me? Are you playing with me? Toying with my emotions for some sick prank or something? Well, let me tell you mister, I don't like it!"
"Phineas, let me explain. I-"
"No! Let me tell you! I…. I… I don't WANT to feel like this! This warmth in my stomach whenever I hear you speak! This pang of loneliness when you're not near! That shock that ran through me when you kissed me! And… And… I'm just so confused!" By this point, tears ran down the teen's cheeks as his bottled up emotions were being released all at once.
This is all so new to me! And, it's weird! I'm not used to being shown compassion. The only one who has ever loved me is Perry! Why are you doing this to me, Ferb? I think I might be… Possibly might be… in…"
"In love with me?" Ferb proposed, sounding just a tad bit hopeful.
"I'm… in love with you?" Phineas asked aloud. Could it be true? Could he truly be in love with Ferb Fletcher, the school's playboy? No. He just couldn't! It went against all he had ever taught himself to believe! He was supposed to grow up alone, with nobody but Perry being one of the only important things in his life. But, now… Phineas gulped loudly.
"I AM in love with you, Ferb Fletcher." Phineas admitted, his face turning even redder than it already was. "There, ya happy. Now you can go tell your little "friends" that this loser turned gay for you. But, promise me that after you break my heart, never see or talk to me again." Phineas whispered, on the verge of tears.
"Please let me explain Phineas. You see, my love for you started back last year, when we were in Chemistry. You remember the day when the people in there were throwing a party? Well, I was sitting, just reading a book, when I noticed that you were the only one besides me that was sitting. You were working on something, and by the way it looked, you were really getting into it. The way your eyes sparkled… The way your smile lit up the whole room…. I instantly fell in love. And it was from that point on that I was determined to know everything about you. That's why I hung out with your sisters! So I could learn more about you! And, that's why I've always invited those two obnoxious brats to my parties. I was always hoping that you would come to one, and we could finally meet. But, you never did. So, when I saw you at the supermarket, I just couldn't resist. But, look. That's not the point. The point is that I sincerely love you, Phineas Flynn."
Phineas couldn't believe what he had just heard. Ferb loved him! But, it wasn't really real. It was all just a dream. A cruel dream that, when he woke up, would have to end. So, he just went back to sleep, not knowing that what really happened was the truth. And before Ferb could ask where Phineas had gone, Perry clicked the phone off. The mammal was starting to regret calling Phineas's cell phone, but he pushed the though away as he curled up beside his master, and fell into a deep sleep.
Animeluver4evertimes2: Well, that's all folks! Hope you enjoyed the show, and I hope you'll stay for the next chapter! Until then, good day! And, reviews would be appreciated!
