I know I know I know, this chapter is late, don't remind me. I've been having a lot of distractions lately so it took me some more time. In any event, if everything goes as planed (which it rarely does) then next chapter should have something interesting. But I digress, to the reviews! … wow … there are a lot … I need to get working on the next chapter right after this.

14AmyChan: That is an excellent question, one which I do not have an answer to.

Sabrina06: Well they do cover their tracks rather well so you might not get the chance.

PEACE LOVE AND SMILE DIP: Well I can't really comment on the first one but the reason for the second one is because … well … he's dating someone else, he thinks she is in love with someone else and he doesn't want to ruin his friendship with her because he values that more than anything else other than having Ferb as a brother.

Robot Wolf 26Z: Well … I would say a lot of them need it but there are to many so I can't really give you an answer.

Whythis: Why thank you.

PnFbiggestfan: Um … Irving planted the bugs but someone hacked them and took them from him.

Da Darkest Knight: Well yes there are and they are mentioned again in this chapter. Who says he hasn't? Don't worry about it.

Phinbella-cute1: Well first, the name of the person responsible doesn't begin with Ri. Secondly, yeah, that would have completely solved everything and ended the plot.

Books4life7: Thank you very much.

General Sugarpop: Well it kinda is and it kinda isn't, I'm curious as to who you think it is, and all things will happen in due time.

Ice Queen: I know, isn't it mind boggling?

Guest: A lot of people guessed that.

Guest: Yeah, it ain't Irving, really? Are you sure? It's going to take some time for me to get to that, sorry. I'm glad you like my story and everyone makes mistakes from time to time.

FanFicCriTicTheThird: Oh, thank you for clarifying that for me. Don't worry about it, I do it all the time.

EpicThoth3: My gosh this is a long review … well time to get started. Glad to have you on board. Thank you, I'm glad you like my story. Well I kinda had to confirm Jesse's evil intent because I was running out of antagonist. This is a fanfiction, why do I need to ask them? Not really, Connor is more of a tool. Um … actually she doesn't, she thinks that Isabella only sees Phineas as a friend and is trying to convince Phineas that Isabella won't have time for him if she get's together with her crush even though Jesse actually believes otherwise, I will actually clarify that in the next chapter or put it in a less confusing form. Well they might not. … I … wow … sorry, … I didn't mean to do that. Thank you.

CRaZYLoVE71: Fish? I like it when people have a lot to say about my story. Yes, Jesse's plan is flawed because she doesn't know that Isabella is in love with Phineas. Oh, you will see what happens between Buford and Milly. Kie and Richter? Well … I can't really say what happens to them. You don't like Arron? I will have to fix that. Yeah, it is kinda sad. I don't mind it that much.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone except Erick, Arron, Caeca, Connor, Richter. Ricky, and Jesse.

Beta read by Sabrina06

(Isabella's POV)

(The next day; Wednesday for those who lost track)

I awoke that morning slightly groggy. "Ugh, what day is it?" I asked myself as I got up. I looked over to the calendar to see that it was Wednesday, meaning that there were still nine days until the Valentine's Day dance. "Looks like I've got no time to lose." I said as I got out of bed. I made my way over to my closet and opened it to see my vast assortment of pink dresses and bows. "I need to get rid of these if I'm to change who I am." I dug through my closet until I found my new outfit. "I just wish I had enough of these so I didn't have to worry about not having something to wear."

I pulled it out and began changing out of my nightie into my new outfit. "The moment Phineas lays his eyes on me, he'll see a whole new person." I said as I looked at myself in the mirror.

I took a seat near my dresser and began fixing my hair. As I was combing it Pinky woke up and ran up to me. "Hi Pinky." I said with a smile. "How do you like the new me?"

Pinky just barked and sat there shaking like he usually does. "Thank you. I said as I finished fixing my hair.

I walked downstairs and into the kitchen. "Good morning mom." I said as I saw her at the stove making pancakes.

"Good morning Isa." She said as she continued cooking. She looked over to me and froze. "Isa?"

"Yeah?" I asked as I sat down.

She smiled. "I see you decided to change your outfit."

I smiled and closed my eyes. "Yeah, I've been wearing the same old outfit for years now, so I decided to change things up a little."

"Well I think it's a nice touch." She said as she went back to cooking the pancakes. "And I think Phineas will definitely notice you now."

"MOM!" I shouted in embarrassment. "I didn't change my outfit just so I could get Phineas to notice me."

She let out an innocent laugh. "Of course dear."

I turned away and frowned. After a moment I looked back curiously. "Is there really going to be enough time for pancakes? I mean it takes a while to eat them."

She looked at me shocked. "You don't know?"

I looked at her curiously. "Know what?"

"Take a look outside." She said as her expression turned cheerful.

I got up and walked to the nearest window and what I saw surprised me. "It's snowing." I said in astonishment.

"Yes, yes it is." My mother replied. "I heard it on the news earlier, school has been canceled for today."

"Awesome!" I shouted. "And with the roads iced over no one else will be able to make it to Phineas's house."

My mom gave a sly smile. "Are you sure that you didn't change your outfit so that Phineas would notice you?"

"MOM!" I exclaimed again.

She laughed then flipped the pancakes out of the pan. "Phineas will notice you someday Isa, all you have to do is be patient."

"I've been patient for years mom." I said as I turned to face her. "How much longer do I have to wait before he finally notices me?"

"It may take years Isa, I don't even think he knows what love is."

I closed my eyes and began to let out a tear. "He's already started dating someone mom, there's no way he would do something like that if he didn't know what love was."

She put the pancakes down in front of me and gave me a sympathetic look. "Well if he's already fallen for someone else then maybe … maybe he doesn't feel the same way about you that you do about him."

"DON'T SAY THAT!" I said as I stood up. I walked over to the window and looked outside. "How long until the roads are cleared?"

"It could take a few hours Isa."

I continued looking out the window and across the street at Phineas's house. "I have a something that I need to finish."

I finished breakfast and immediately ran upstairs and into the bathroom. As I looked into the mirror I shook my head in disappointment. "I still look like the girl from across the street. I might have new clothes, but all that did was change what he sees on the outside and not what he sees on the inside."

I dug through the drawers and pulled out a curling iron. "It's a start." I said as I got ready.

After an hour I had finished with my hair and walked into my room for something else. "There you are." I said as I pulled a black box out of my desk drawer. I opened it up and looked into the mirror. "Don't give me that look." I said as I leered at my reflection. "Phineas doesn't want this so I need to change it." I pulled out some lip stick and smiled. "Goodbye old Isabella."

After some time I stopped, took a deep breath, and closed my eyes. As I opened them what I found was almost unbelievable. My hair now had some slight curls and waves in it, my cheeks were now ever so slightly rosy, my lips no longer looked pale, and stood out slightly. "Still needs work but it's a good start." I said as I stood up.

I walked over to the window and took a look outside. Much to my surprise the roads were now clear. "How long have I been up here?" I asked myself as I grabbed my coat and walked downstairs.

"Bye mom, I headed over to Phineas's." I said as I made my way over to the door. I looked across the street and took a deep breath. "Get ready Phineas, your about to get a sneak peek of the new Isabella."

(Phineas's POV)

Ferb and I were standing in our living room with our winter clothes on. We had just finished planing our day's activity and we had decided we were going to have a good old-fashioned snow ball fight. "So Ferb, do you have that list of everyone who said that they're able to make it?"

My brother handed me a clipboard and I took a look at it. "Well it looks like the whole gang will be able to come … save for Isabella, who we couldn't reach." I felt my heart sink slightly as I handed the clipboard back to Ferb.

Ferb gave me a look. "Oh you mean my girlfriend. Yeah, she said that she was busy so she wouldn't be able to make it today."

Ferb shook his head and gave me another look.

"What do you mean?" I asked. "Of course I'm upset that my girlfriend can't make it."

Ferb shook his head.

"Yes I still love her, why do you even ask?" I responded.

Just then, we heard a knock at the front door. Ferb and I looked over then back to each other. "We're not expecting anyone for another half hour, who do you think that is?" I asked.

Whoever it was knocked again and I walked over. "I'm coming." I called out.

As I opened the door I felt like something hit me like a freight train. "Izzy?" I asked after a few seconds of standing there gawking. She looked like she had gone through a complete makeover. Her hair now had small curls, her face stood out more, and she was wearing a new coat.

"You guessed it." She said with a giggle.

I wanted to look over to Ferb to see if he had the same reaction but for some reason I couldn't turn my eyes away. "You've … changed." I said as I began to feel the initial shock wear off.

"Thank you Phineas. What'cha'doin?" She said as she struck one of her cute poses.

I began to feel the initial shock wear off, but the feeling that Isabella usually gave me was intensified. "We … we were … um."

"We were planing on having a good old-fashioned snow ball fight." Ferb said as he stepped up next to me. "Your invited, as always."

I looked over to Ferb who had just bailed me out of a very awkward situation. He glanced back at me with a 'Don't worry about it' look.

"Would you like to put your coat down somewhere? We still have some time before the others arrive." Ferb said.

Isabella walked inside and put her coat down on a kitchen chair. When she took her coat off I couldn't help but notice she was wearing her fuchsia blouse and the dark blue jeans that she was wearing when she was going out with Richter. As I was gawking I remembered what the supercomputer told me. If Isabella get's together with her crush then we will no longer be friends, if Richter sees her like this then the two of them are going to get together in no time at all. As I was worrying, my eyes subconsciously began examining just how much her new outfit complimented her curves.

As I stood there, my brother appeared in front of me and handed me a napkin. "Stop drooling Phin."

I reached up towards my mouth and realized that I was drooling. "Oh crap." I took the napkin from him and quickly wiped my mouth. "Thanks bro." I quietly replied.

Ferb gave me a look, causing me to turn away. "I was worried, that's all. You heard the supercomputer said, if Izzy get's together with Richter then the two of us wont be friends anymore."

Ferb shook his head then walked away.

(Ferb's POV)

I was seriously becoming sick and tired of this. Isabella is really going overboard for Phineas; she knows he's already got a girlfriend. Although I wish that Phineas would get together with Isabella, I would never encourage him to cheat on a girl. On top of that, I can't say for sure if Phineas returns Isabella's feelings. Sure I've seen him stealing glances when he thinks no one is looking; that doesn't mean that he is in love with her, it only means that he thinks she is attractive.

I walked over to her and looked back to make sure that Phineas wasn't listening. "Isabella, may I ask you something?"

She looked at me curiously. "Sure Ferb." She responded.

"You know that Phineas already has a girlfriend, so why are you trying to get him to notice you?" I asked as I folded my arms.

Isabella rolled her eyes and then folded her arms. "Yeah, I was intent … sorry, willing to let him … play out his time with her until I realized who she was."

"And how would "who she was" matter?" I asked.

"Because he's dating Jesse Agréable!" She exclaimed.

I stood there, in shock, then turned back to make sure that Phineas didn't just hear that. Fortunately, he had gone upstairs. "Phineas knows that you don't like her, why would he date her?"

"I don't know." She answered. "All I know is that Adyson said that she saw them kiss."

I thought to myself for a moment. "Phineas asked me a while ago if I trusted her."

Isabella looked at me, shocked. "And you told him not to, right?"

I shook my head. "I told him to hear her out, but to be careful … I didn't expect him to actually go out with her."

"Why would you say that?!" She demanded.

"Because I don't know her, and aside from your experiences and the one time Phineas told me he met her, neither does Phineas. Hence why I told him to be on his guard."

Isabella turned around and folded her arms. "A lot of good that did him." She said sternly.

A few moments later I heard the doorbell ring and I walked over and answered it. When I saw who it was I smiled broadly. "It's nice to see you again Gretchen." I said, as I pulled her into an embrace.

(Isabella's POV)

(Right before the snowball fight starts)

We were all standing outside waiting for Phineas and Ferb to announce the teams. I was feeling a little upset due to the conversation that Ferb and I had earlier.

"Alright everyone, I'm glad that you could all make it here today for our classic snow ball fight." Phineas began. "I'm going to now read off the names of my team mates." He looked over at all of us then began reading off the names. "Adyson, Arron, Baljeet, Buford, Katie, and ..." Phineas froze as he took another look at the piece of paper in his hands. "Isabella." I felt my heart skip a beat.

Phineas and I are going to be on the same team. I thought. This is the perfect opportunity for me to get him to notice me.

Phineas continued looking at the paper confused then continued. "Okay then. As for those on Ferb's team, Caeca, Django, Erick, Gretchen, Irving, Richter, and Ricky."

"Wait, wait, wait." Buford began as he waved his hands. "First off, how come they got seven and we got six? Second, who's Ricky?"

Everyone looked over to Richter and noticed a boy standing next to him. Although he was only a year younger than Richter, he was a full head shorter than him. Other than that, he looked almost like an exact clone of Richter except his clothes weren't torn. "Everyone, I'd like to introduce my little brother Ricky." Richter said as he motioned for Ricky to take a step forward. Ricky waved, then took a step backwards.

Buford looked at him then smiled. "Well I guess it's alright. I work better with a handicap anyway."

"What did you just say?" Richter asked as he looked over at Buford.

"I said your brother looks like a wimp." Buford retorted.

Richter began walking over towards Buford. "Oh, you did not just insult my little brother."

"Stop it you two." Phineas said in exasperation as he walked in between them with his arms out. "Save it for when the fight begins."

Both Buford and Richter glared at each other then turned away with a pout.

"Alright then." Phineas said as Buford and Richter went back to their respective teams. "Let's get this snowball fight started."

(Isabella's POV)

(A short time later)

The snowball fight started almost immediately. It didn't take long for both Phineas and Ferb managed to build a fort, for protection; but that didn't mean either side could take it easy. Ferb's team was pounding us constantly with snowballs, trying not to give us enough time to fight back. Then to add insult to injury, not many on our team were very good. "Well at least Ferb's team hasn't made any snowball catapults." Katie muttered as she narrowly missed getting hit by a snowball.

"That's because this is a normal snowball fight without any over the top inventions." Adyson said as she also ducked behind the barrier of our fort.

"Less arguing, more snowball making." Buford demanded as he quickly made a snowball and threw it. It soared through the air and hit nothing.

"Well maybe if you could actually throw straight, then we would be doing better." Katie grumbled as she tried to make a snowball and failed.

"Well, at least I can make a snowball." Buford retorted.

"Will you two stop arguing?!" Baljeet shouted as he threw a snowball; which landed inside our fort.

"At least nerd boy has an excuse for being lame, what's yours blondie?" Buford asked as he threw another snowball that once again missed everything.

"I'm not lame, I just can't make snow balls under pressure." Katie retorted as she stood up to throw a snowball that Adyson made for her; only to get hit square in the face by a snowball made by Arron.

"Ha, you can't even throw a snowball." Buford laughed as he got up to try and threw another only to have it knocked out of his hands by one from Erick.

"Well looks like you're not all that great at throwing snowballs either." Katie retorted as she stood up and tried again only to get knocked over by about five snowballs that Erick threw.

"Maybe you should have Erick teach you how to throw a snowball, instead of biology." Buford mocked as Katie wiped the snow off her. "At least you wouldn't be wasting his time then."

"I'll have you know that I do understand what Erick has been saying when he tutors me Buford." Katie said as she threw another snowball that hit the side of the enemy fort.

"Not what I meant blondie." Buford said as he threw another snowball that amazingly also hit the enemy fort. "You don't need tutoring from Erick, you're just telling him that so he'll spend more time with you."

"Cut it out Buford." I said as I threw a snowball; which hit Ferb square in the face. "Katie really does need Erick's help with studying otherwise she would probably fail biology."

"You trying to pull one over on me or has she been lying to you too?" Buford asked.

I looked at him confused. "What are you talking about?"

"Yeah, what are you talking about?" Adyson chimed in as she threw another snowball which somehow managed to hit Irving twice.

"Oh please. Katie is the top student in all of Mr. Dumpling's general bio classes. She's probably top in all of the general bio in the school." Buford said as a snowball flew overhead.

Adyson and I looked at Katie in disbelief. "He's joking, right?" I asked.

"Hold on a second." Adyson began. "Lets say for argument sake that Buford's right and she is actually good at bio, there's no way she's better than Phineas, Ferb, or Erick."

"Actually we're in advanced bio." Phineas said as he threw a snowball that split into three and hit Django, Irving, and Ricky.

Both Adyson and I looked back to Katie who was looking guilty. "He he he … well you see … thing is … well …"

"You've been lying to us?" Adyson asked.

"Wait, Buford was telling the truth?" I asked as I ducked behind the barrier. "How would he even know that?"

"Katie is the fifth most desired girl in the school." Arron said as he quickly made a few snowballs. "Anything known about her, that has been said has been noted; and available to the bully community."

"Wait, wait. Katie, you actually lied to us?" I asked. "We're your friends, we're your fellow fireside girls, how could you lie to us?"

I felt betrayed and Adyson looked furious. "I'm sorry." Katie pleaded. "I … I didn't … I didn't mean to keep it from you, it's just … I was worried about not spending time with Erick and I was getting desperate. I knew you would disapprove and I knew it was wrong but … I didn't know what else to try. Every day, it feels like Erick and I are drifting further and further apart. I had to do something."

Adyson was still angry, but I looked over to Phineas who appeared to have stopped listening to this conversation a while ago and was now more focused on the snowball fight. I felt sympathy for her, seeing as Phineas and I are also drifting further and further apart. "I am willing to forgive you Katie." I said which caused Adyson to look at me in shock. "But you can't keep this up. You are wasting his time with something that is completely unnecessary and the two of you could be doing something other than studying."

Katie nodded as a tear slid down her face. "Okay … thank you."

"Are you lot done yet?" Buford asked. "If so, we need to get back into this snowball fight and win."

(Erick's POV)

"I think we might have a chance of winning this!" Irving exclaimed right before ten snowballs hit him in the face.

I rolled my eyes and smirked. "Yeah, and it kinda helps that not everyone on their team can throw a snowball."

"Yeah, who made these teams any way?" Django asked as he put a few more snowballs together.

"I figured that Buford was better at throwing and I didn't know that Katie couldn't make a snowball." Ferb said as he rapidly threw three snowballs at the enemy team.

"I think you designed Phineas's team based on how much internal conflict you knew they had." Django said as he ducked behind our barrier.

"What are you talking about?" Ferb asked.

Django quickly threw a snowball then ducked behind the barrier. "Well Buford's going to spark something between the fireside girls who are there and then there's Phineas and Isabella."

"What about Phineas and Isabella?" Ferb asked.

"Well Phineas and Isabella must have some tension between them now that Phineas is dating Jesse."

Most of us stopped to look at Django in disbelief. "How did you know that?" Ferb asked.

"It began going around school a few days ago, most think it's just a rumor; but seeing as Phineas is talking to her I wouldn't say it's that far fetched."

Ferb shook his head then threw another snowball. "The only reason I put Phineas and Isabella on the same team is because I want them to spend more time together so Phineas will realize that he has feelings for her."

He realized that not too long ago. I thought as I made a few more snowballs.

"If you care so much about them then why don't you just tell your brother that Isabella has a crush on him?" Richter asked.

"Because I gave Isabella my word that I wouldn't tell Phineas … and I have honestly been regretting that for the past year."

"Why have you been regretting it so much?" Gretchen asked as she sat next to Ferb.

Ferb shook his head. "I knew that it would take some time for Phineas to discover feelings for her seeing as they were still kids when I found out. But I thought that he would realize he had feelings for her a few years ago and that he would find out what to do about it about a year or two after that."

"And he still has shown no signs of acknowledging his feelings for her." Gretchen added as she sprang up and threw a snowball at the other team, before sliding back down behind the wall of snow.

Wow, I'm tired, and I had to fix something in an earlier chapter. Whatever the case, I don't have much to say but thank you all for the reviews. Now I need to get ready for something that I have to do later.

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