Chapter 9- Efficiency=output work/input work x 100%
Isabella quickly changed into one of her pink dresses, and looked at herself in her door mirror. Today was a new day, and she was going to make it great!
She tied her shoes and then ran downstairs to greet her early-rising parents. They smiled; seemingly glad to see Isabella perfectly normal after what happened only two days ago.
She walked outside and down the street. She didn't know what to do or where to go, but she hoped that she would see Ferb soon…
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Phineas was outside, talking to Ferb in a harsh tone,
"Why is it that your boredom is somehow so depressing and important that you need me to relieve you of it?"
Ferb said nothing.
"Don't look at me in that tone of voice! I told you, I'm not inventing anything EVER AGAIN!"
Ferb crossed him arms, giving his brother a disbelieving look.
"I'm serious! Nothing will ever make me go back, either!"
Ferb rolled his eyes as Phineas continued on and on…
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Isabella walked down the sidewalk that she had travelled just the day before, and looked around for any sign of her new friend.
Maybe I should have left after 10 am… she thought.
It was then, however, that she heard what sounded like someone shouting. Drawing closer very cautiously, she neared a fence that was much too high for her to see over.
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"I don't see what's so great about me that you seem to keep me around to help—"
The fence creaked open, making Phineas stiffen and glance over. A pink bow, black hair, and one blue eye peeked through the side of the fence door.
Phineas glared at Ferb, taking a step back.
Ferb motioned to Isabella with a smile,
"Why, hello there. What brings you here?" he asked gently. Phineas stepped back again as Isabella bounded to Ferb's side.
"I was looking for—I mean, uhm…I was just walking around and noticed…uhm…this…"
She looked at Phineas, keeping her head down, hoping he wouldn't notice.
He stepped back again. Ferb smiled,
"It's okay. Phineas was just…venting."
He stepped back again.
"Right, Phin?"
He stepped back again and again. He ran back into the house, slamming the sliding door behind him.
"Uhm…he's shy," Ferb told Isabella.
Suddenly, Phineas came back, opened the door, and yelled,
"I HATE YOU, TOO!!!" And then slammed the door again, running upstairs. He kept running and hit someone that must not have seen him. He looked up as he fell backwards to the floor to see his sister, Candice, holding a box, looking like she's about to fall over. He rushed to stand back up and take the box from her.
Candice quickly found her balance, thanking Phineas. He tried to smile, but quickly stopped himself as tears formed in his eyes.
"Phineas? Are you okay?" she asked in a worried tone.
Phineas dropped the box and sprinted towards his room. Unfortunately, Candice caught him, standing in front of his door, with her arms out to her sides.
"C-Candice—"
"Just tell me what's going on…" she said, not moving.
Phineas sighed.
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