Do not tell me this chapter is late, I already know this chapter is late and I feel bad enough about it as is. I have had so much work that it's not even funny. In any event, I have an announcement. A few chapters ago I said that there would be something happening in three chapters that would make you all stare at your computers in disbelief … well … I kinda added … three extra so … the event is going to happen in three chapters … I know that I said it was going to happen in three chapters three chapters ago and I'm saying that again now. I know that it seems evil to hold off the Balginger … forget I said anything. Let that be your hint and there you go. I will now get to the reviews.

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(Isabella's POV)

(Later)

As soon as I got home from Phineas and Ferb's house I headed straight upstairs to my room. "Now let's see, what else can I do to get Phineas to notice me?" I asked myself. I searched my room until I found something that I had stashed away not too long ago. It was a pair of sapphire earrings that I got over the summer.

"I can't believe I didn't think of wearing these sooner." I said as I put them on. I looked at myself in the mirror. I was pleased at how they looked on me, but I realized that they weren't going to be enough.

Now let's see, what else can I find?" I asked myself as I looked around.

(Phineas's POV)

(Later)

I had just stepped out of the shower and was on my way over to my bed. When I got there however, Ferb glared at me. "Did I do something wrong?" I asked him.

"You've been keeping something important from me involving your girlfriend." Ferb said as he continued glaring at me.

I looked at him, confused for a moment, then realized what he was talking about. "So you found out who she is then?" Ferb nodded. "And I'm guessing you're disappointed and want me to break up with her."

Ferb shook his head. "No, I'm only upset that you didn't tell me who she was earlier. We have heard some unfavorable things about her. But seeing as you already know that, I'm guessing you have your reasons for dating her."

"Well ..." I began. "I kinda have a few reasons."

"Do tell." Ferb said as he sat on his bed.

"Well first off, … she told me she was trying to change."

"If she actually was trying to change then this would make more sense, but I hope you have proof."

"Well for starters, she acknowledges the fact that she used to be mean. She says that was because she had to keep the top spot on the list of 'most desired girls' in the school. When she fell from that, she lost all her friends and no one wanted to hang out with her anymore. After that, she told me that she no longer wants conditional friends who will abandon her when she is no longer popular. I offered to be friends with her. Then one thing led to another and-"

"You two started dating." Ferb concluded.

I nodded. "She even warned me about … the tension that would come between Isabella and myself."

Ferb seemed confused for a moment then scratched his chin. "Well … I guess it does make sense that she would know about something like that but …"

"But what?" I asked.

Ferb shook his head. "It's nothing. Let's talk about this later, it's late and we should get some sleep."

(Ferb's POV)

I lay down and started thinking about what Phineas had said. Why do I get the feeling that something is off here?I can't say I know Jesse well; Isabella doesn't speak highly of her, I do trust her opinion.

I rolled over and closed my eyes. Ifshe were planning something... what could it be? There's the fact that she's dating Phineas, does she want revenge on Isabella? Jesse probably doesn't know that Phineas is Isabella's crush, she never paid much attention to our group until recently.

My eyes sprang open. Meaning she would believe that Isabella is in love with Richter and since she figuresthat Phineas and Isabella are becoming more distant.

I shot up. If the pre-existing tension between Phineas and Isabella increases, Jesse knows that their friendship will cease to exist. Isabella then loses her oldest and dearest friend. Jesse gets her revenge, for losing all her friends, and becomes friends with the rest of us.

I looked over toward my brother, who was sleeping soundly. This is all pure speculation. If this were Jesse's plan, it would require a wedge to be driven between Phineas and Isabella... or as I know him to be, Isabella's crush. Seeing as Isabella has a crush on Phineas, that's not going to drive as big a wedge as would be needed to break up their friendship. I lay back down. Whether or not Jesse does have something diabolical planed, I have nothing to worry about either way. I should just get some sleep.I closed my eyes as I drifted off to sleep.

(Phineas's POV)

(The next morning)

Ferb and I were outside, waiting for the bus to arrive for yet another day of school. I was a little concerned about about Isabella's sudden change in appearance yesterday, but I decided to let it go for now. "Too bad it didn't snow today, right?" I asked.

Ferb nodded then continued looking down the street.

"There's still a lot of snow left, we could still plan something for later." Ferb merely nodded again and I looked off in a different direction.

"Something on your mind bro?" I finally asked.

Ferb looked at me for a moment then sighed. "I can't shake the feeling that Jesse is hiding something. I know I should give her a chance and all, but still, I feel like she's planing something."

I stared at him for a moment in disbelief. "Ferb, I trust Jesse and I honestly believe that she is trying to change."

"I know, I know it's just … I guess I have this feeling because … of what I heard about her is all." He responded.

I smiled a little. "Well, think about it this way then, what could she really be planing?"

"Good point." Ferb said as he scratched the back of his head. "But still, be careful."

"Alright Ferb, I will." I said as I heard the bus turn the corner.

I looked around, confused, in the moment it took the bus to reach us. "Where's Isabella?" I asked.

"Maybe she's late." Ferb said as the bus pulled to a stop. "We can't really worry about it right now, we need to get on the bus."

He walked up to the bus and I slowly followed. Just before I got on I looked back and paused. "I hope she's alright."

(Phineas's POV)

(Later)

It wasn't long before we arrived at school, and I was beginning to get worried about whether or not Isabella was going to make it. "You think she's okay?" I asked my brother.

He rolled his eyes. "As I said, I'm sure she's fine."

I sighed and turned away. "I know I know. I'm just worried about her, that's all."

"You mean you're worried about whether or not she is going to get together with her crush and the two of you stop being friends."

I turned to my brother and leered. "Okay fine, I'm worried that I will lose my oldest friend. Happy?"

Ferb let his head drop. "I didn't mean it like that Phin, I'm sorry if I … I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about it Ferb." I said as I smiled. "I understand where your coming from."

Ferb let out a sigh of relief and we continued to our first class.

(Django's POV)

I was on my way to my first period class wondering when Connor was going to make his move. I knew that he found out about Adyson's crush on me some time ago but he has yet to even look at me. "He must have something big planed." I said to myself. "Otherwise, he wouldn't wait so long."

I turned the final corner and my class was just down the hall. I stopped and backed around the corner as soon as I saw Connor standing there talking to someone whom I couldn't get a good look at. "Now you're sure that everything will go according to plan, right?" Connor asked.

"Of course dude, who do you think we are?" The other boy responded.

"Well, seeing as you two managed to botch up the whole announcement that started this mess by letting Ferb cut you off and letting him get hold of the bugs you stole from Irving, I have my suspicions." Connor said irritatedly.

"First, you can't prove that Connor. Second remember your place, my brother and I are helping you because it benefits us, not because you asked us to."

"Fine, fine, whatever." Connor said nonchalantly. "As long as you get it taken care of. Just remember, it all goes down tomorrow."

I began walking away so they wouldn't find me if one of them came my way. "That was too close." I said as I looked behind me. "Sounds like Connor is going to make his move tomorrow. " I froze for a moment then realized something. "Connor was talking to whoever hacked the intercom … or he thinks it's him anyway." I turned back around and looked off in the direction that I came from. "Looks like things are going to get hectic soon."

(Richter's POV)

I had almost reached my first period class when I was, once again, stopped by someone in the hall. "And just where do you think you're going?" He asked.

"Um … class?" I answered sarcastically.

He shoved me then leered at me. "Don't play dumb you idiot, you know damn well what I'm talking about."

"Can't say I do." I said as I rolled my eyes.

"Well then let me spell it out for you. You're nothing but a stupid orphan that doesn't know how to mind his own business. Stop trying to make a move on my girl." He said as he shoved me again.

I rolled my eyes. "Your girl, your girl, you know how many people have walked up to me and told me the exact same thing or something similar?"

He stood back and folded his arms. "Well it doesn't really matter because she's going to be mine, you hear?" I rolled my eyes again. "So do me a favor and keep yourself and your stupid brother-"

I interrupted him by shoving him up against the lockers on the opposite side of the hall and pressing my forearm against his throat. "I don't care what you say about me or what you think you have … but no one, and I mean no one insults my brother. Understand?"

He grasped for air for a moment but eventually he managed to mouth the word 'yes'.

"Good." I released him and he quickly ran off. "Damn … this is getting annoying now." I folded my arms and began thinking. "Well it's not like I have much of a choice anyway, I mean if I tell the truth then everyone will be after Phineas instead, and it's better me than him." I began walking over to my first class again.

(Phineas's POV)

(Later)

First period was over and I was on my way to second period. I still hadn't heard from Isabella. Besides, she hasn't walked with me to second period for some time now, so I just continued on to pre-algebra.

I saw Jesse, who was probably on her way to her second period class. "Hey Jesse." I said as I walked up to her. "We missed you yesterday."

She turned around and smiled weakly. "Yeah, sorry about that, I was busy."

I wrapped my arm around her and smiled. "Don't worry about it. I just wish you could spend more time with the rest of my friends."

"Yeah." She said timidly. "About that … it seems that word is starting to spread about … us dating."

"Is there a problem with that?" I asked.

"Well, no, but I just don't want your friends to get the wrong impression. What if they think that I'm trying to manipulate you? Or what if-"

"It'll be okay Jesse." I interrupted. "Ferb found out and he's fine with us."

She looked down sadly. "What about Isabella? She probably still doesn't like me after all the things I said and did to her."

"Isabella's not like that." I responded. "I'm sure she'll come around, I've known her for most of my life."

She looked down and smiled. "Thanks Phin, I'm sure your right."

Just then, the bell rang signaling the beginning of second period. "Looks like we're late for class, I'll see you later?"

"Sure." She answered.

Thankfully, my second period class was only steps away and the teacher was a minute late. "Looks like today's my lucky day." I said to myself as I walked over to my seat.

The teacher walked in soon after and took a quick look around the room. "Sorry I'm late everyone." He began.

Just before he was about to take attendance, Isabella rushed into the room. "Sorry I'm late professor." She said as she stood at the doorway. "I … I got caught up with something."

The professor looked at her for a moment then back to his attendance sheet. "Well, I haven't taken attendance yet and you're not that late. Try not to make a habit out of it and I'll let it slide."

"Thank you." Isabella said as she walked into the room.

She took her seat beside me and I couldn't help but stare at her. Not only did she have her new outfit on, she was also now wearing sapphire earnings that really brought out her eyes, a bracelet that was simple yet elegant, and a silver chain necklace with nothing attached to it. "Hi." I was all I managed to get out.

"Hi Phineas." She said in a rushed tone as she got out her notebook and opened it to a blank page.

Class continued quickly and ended before anyone realized it was over.

As Isabella and I were getting our stuff together she stopped me for a moment. "Why weren't you at your locker today?" She asked.

I looked at her surprised. "Well for starters I didn't know if you were at school today, seeing as I didn't see you all day."

"It's only second period Phineas, I just missed the bus because it took me a little longer to put my makeup on than I thought." She said as she put her notebook away. "You waited at your locker every other time I wasn't at school."

I looked at her for a minute then bit my lower lip. "There's also the little detail of you not showing up at my locker for the past four weeks."

"Oh." Isabella seemed a little downhearted. "Yeah … I guess … I've been busy for a while … but I can promise you that my time is clearing up."

I smiled a little. "Well that's great and all but … well ..." I paused. "I … I want to talk to you about … your crush."

Isabella looked at me, surprised. "What … what do you mean?"

I took a deep breath and continued. "I … it seems like … it just seems like it's taking up a lot of your time and …" I took a breath before continuing. "I want to make sure that you and I would still be able to hang out if …" I turned away to collect my thoughts for a second. "I'm sorry, when you two get together." I finally finished as I looked at her expectantly.

"Of course we will still be able to hang out Phineas." She said enthusiastically.

"You sure?" I asked.

Isabella looked like she was about to say something important but she didn't say anything. After a moment she began to speak again. "Okay then, can we talk about it later alright? I don't want to be late for my next class."

"Fine by me." I answered.

Alright then, I have a confession, I waited till the next morning to release this chapter after it was done so that I would have released it some time during the time people would be at school so they would be able to read it after and have a better Thursday. I'm sorry but I wanted to make people happy. In any event, I would like to thank you all for reviewing, I have well over 250 reviews and I am approaching 300. I can't begin to say how happy I am but like I promised, I will finish this story before moving on to my next one. I will also try to make shorter stories from now on seeing as I am constantly angry at attack on titan for taking THREE #$%ING EPISODES TO MOVE A #$%ING BOLDER! *pant* *pant* *pant* I probably shouldn't be talking about that show seeing as it's rater M and has nothing to do with this story. Whatever the case, Axis22 is out, peace!

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