Chapter 4: What'cha doing?
I couldn't believe my eyes. Phineas Flynn, the love of my life was right in front of me.
Reaching his hand he said, "Isabella, I'm so sorry. I didn't see you coming. I didn't even know you were here. Let me help you up."
"Ummm Phineas, you did know I was here, I called you this morning remember?" said Isabella as she grabbed his hand and he hoisted her up.
"Oh right, I must have forgotten-" he stopped suddenly. He realized that his hand was a little low on her back and that even though he helped her up already, their hands were still interlocked. She was close to him, very close. "I'm sorry I ran into you like this, its all my fault."
He saw her eyes twinkle as she replied, "Phineas, don't worry about it. It was an honest mistake. Keep in mind I ran into you too. After all, it takes two to tango."
She threw her head back and lightly laughed. Something about the way she said it sent a chill up Phineas' back. Something was definitely different about this conversation compared to every other one they have ever had. He felt differently about Isabella too. The way he was holding her, the way she looked at him, he suddenly get nervous, more nervous than he had ever been. He panicked and tried to make causal conversation with so not to make things awkward for the two of them.
"So Isabella, what'cha doing?"
"Isn't that my line Phineas Flynn"
"Why yes, yes it is."
Her face was incredibly close and it almost seemed like she was getting closer to him every time she talked. Phineas was incredibly thankful and slightly embarrassed with Gretchen suddenly coughed.
"I hate to interrupt your 'moment' here but Isabella we have to go, its 3:10 and the girls are frantically calling me about our location. "
"One moment please," she turned back to Phineas who had let her go and had turned a rather pink color. "I''m sorry Phineas, but we have to go. I'll call you later ok?"
"That sounds good Isabella, " said Phineas, sad to see her pick up her things to leave. "Oh before I forget, will you be coming to my family's holiday party Saturday night?"
"Yes Phineas, we'll all be there." She pointed to her currently invisible troop mates. "My family and I along with the Fireside girls, I mean."
"Okay," said Phineas, "I can't wait, it'll be lots of fun."
Gretchen pointed to her watch impatiently, tapping it twice before giving him the look.
"I should head off," said Phineas, "Your friend over there is getting impatient."
"So it seems, " says Isabella, "Thanks for helping me earlier by the way."
Isabella was getting close, too close.
"Bye Isabella! I'll catch you later!" said Phineas before taking off quicker than greased lightening.
Isabella sighed lovingly and Gretchen grabbed her arm, "Come on lover girl, the troop and our mothers are waiting..."