Again, sorry if you think I took too long to update. I would have finished it Friday but I went over to my friends' house and then it became a sleepover and I didn't get home until 2pm today, and then I was typing as best as I could while also trying to get some homework done. Then today I had to go to my sisters dentist appointment and I was gone for hours and then when I got back we watched the P&F movie (love it!) and then I madly tried to finish typing and got it done just in time for bed. Yeah yeah, excuses, excuses. Whatever, I'm done it now xD

Okay, thanks for the reviews. I noticed people saying how I shouldn't make Olivia too nice, because it makes you like her too much. Don't worry though; I already know how things will work out in the end. And now... the jet ski race!

Phineas' POV

Isabella and I led everyone over to the jet skis. When I kneeled down to let them float free, I had to let go of Isabella's hand. I could have sworn I heard her sigh, but maybe it was just my imagination. I set loose all the jet skis so that they were hanging on by a single rope that could be easily untied.

"Now the rules are simple," I said, addressing everyone. "We'll all go out to the starting point, and then we just follow the buoys until we reach the finish line. So everyone take a jet ski and we can start!"

I waited as everyone made their way over. But on their way, four people stopped by me quickly. The first was Candace.

"Although I'm having a hard time resisting my mad urge to bust you, I'm still going to cream you in the race," she said, smiling, and then hopped on a jet ski and went towards the starting line. I was feeling slightly confused, when Isabella paused next to me to give me a quick kiss on the cheek. She giggled, quickly glanced behind her, and ran over to meet her friends. Then, as Olivia walked by me, she stopped for a second.

"Good luck Phineas," she said, winking at me, and then walked over to get her jet ski. By the time Ferb stopped next to me, I was feeling extremely confused.

"Ferb, do you have any idea what just happened?" I asked. It looked like Ferb was holding back a smile, but I couldn't be sure.

"I have no idea," he replied, and then left me standing there, not sure at all what to think.

Isabella's POV

I met my friends at the water and they all smiled and giggled as we got onto our jet skis and made our way to the starting point. They were built in a way that helped them balance; otherwise we'd fall off if we stayed still for too long. Phineas was the last to get in line to start. When he was in place, he called out to everyone.

"The first buoy has a buzzer on it, so just watch it and it will tell us when to go," he called, and then faced forward and revved his engine. I smiled and looked to the first buoy. Within a few seconds a screen came out of the top of it (don't even ask me how, I have no idea) and displayed a giant number 10. It started counting down, and I got ready to start. 3… 2… 1… Go!

The buzzer sounded and I sped off, trailing slightly behind Phineas, Gretchen, and Olivia. I smirked and pushed on faster, coming up close to Olivia and matching her turn for turn. This seemed to annoy her, and she tried to get away to go on ahead, but I stuck next to her. I saw Phineas coming up just behind me, and then the three of us were racing neck and neck, trying to get slightly farther ahead. At times others would come up behind us, and once Candace got a substantial lead, but then she hit a turn too hard and fell behind us. About halfway through the course, Olivia and I pulled ahead, the two of us now in the lead.

There was mostly straight line for us to travel down for a little bit, so I stole a glance at Olivia. She was staring forward in concentration, but she seemed to notice me looking at her and turned her head to me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the next turn. I smiled at her, and that seemed to confuse her, giving me time to speed ahead and perfectly hit the turn while she looked too late and missed it, having to circle back around and lose the lead. I spared a look back to see her trying to catch up, but there were a few people in between me and her. Phineas was just behind me, with Ferb, Adyson, and Holly trailing slightly behind. I looked forward again, seeing the finish line, and knowing I had it in the bag.

Phineas' POV

I saw Isabella pull way ahead into the lead, and Olivia fall back behind me. I watched as Isabella sped through the finish line, and the automatic confetti shot out of the nearest buoy. I went through behind her and looked back as everyone else came through. We all circled back around to the island, and hopped on, tying up our jet skis. When I reached it, Isabella was jumping up and down, waiting for me. When she saw me walking up to her she ran over- or bounced over- and I gave her a high five.

"Great job Isabella!" I congratulated her. She beamed and pulled me in for a hug, and then pulled away, blushing. I laughed, and everyone else came up to congratulate her. I noticed how Candace seemed especially happy. The last person to go up to her was Olivia. I listened in confusion again at what they were saying.

"Not bad Isabella," said Olivia, nodding slowly. Isabella shrugged.

"It was nothing," she said. The older girl raised an eyebrow, her arms crossed

"You play a tough game," Olivia noted. "But remember that I'll be coming back twice as hard."

"We'll see about that," replied Isabella, and then she walked away to meet her friends. Olivia turned her head to me and smiled, and then walked off to go check out the diving board. I was once again left in confusion as Ferb came up next to me, looking from Olivia to Isabella to me.

"Were they even talking about the contests?" I asked him, very confused. Ferb actually did smile this time, but only for a second.

"Give it a little while; you'll figure it out," he said, and then walked off to prepare for the next contest. I stood there, my gaze flickering between Isabella and Olivia.

"Will someone just tell me what is going on?" I said to no one. Then Candace walked over to me, apparently having heard my comment.

"Don't worry little bro," she said, barely holding back a smile. "I'm sure you'll get it eventually."

And then she walked over to Isabella and whispered something to her. They both looked to me quickly, and then the two girls shared a laugh. I walked over to sit on the edge of the island, thinking hard. I smiled slightly and shook my head.

"What is everyone talking about?" I mumbled, looking behind me at Isabella. "Does everything have to be so confusing?"

Why yes Phineas, I thought to myself. Yes it does.

Great.

Aww, poor Phineas. I just love how he has no idea what's going on. Anyways, I know the chapter was shorter than usual, but I wanted to end it with this. So, I have a question for you guys. What do you think of the pacing of the story? Is it going too slow, or is it perfect? Just wondering what you think. Yeah, I hope you liked this chapter! Thanks for the reviews and suggestions. You guys are the best :)