Ferb & Gretchen (age 16)
AN: This chapter is a teaser for an in-progress piece. It's not as light as most CT chapters. When something happens to break up best friends; nothing is ever pretty. This is the only warning I can offer.
Ferb opened the door to the coffee shop and smiled as he saw his girlfriend. "Good afternoon, love." He whispered, from behind, as he placed his hands on her shoulders. He quickly frowned as he saw the substantial pile of confettied serviettes in front of her.
Ferb took a seat beside her. "Love? Is everything okay?" Gretchen turned to face him, tears shimmering in her eyes and trailing down her cheeks. She shook her head and took a shaky breath. "Isabella told me to leave the troop. She said she doesn't want…" It was obvious to Ferb that she couldn't continue. He pulled her into an embrace.
A few minutes of silence passed between them before Ferb spoke. "If that's the way she feels, you don't need her. There are other troops who would be honoured to have you as a member."