Baljeet ducked around a corner, waiting until Bully Buford ran past before leaning against the fence and sliding to the ground. "Phew." He peeked around the corner. "I think we have lost him."

"This is thrilling my love. We are but two hearts, running away from danger!" Shakespeare Buford latched onto his arm. "Isn't it romantic?"

Baljeet sighed, allowing Shakespeare Buford to pull him close. "Why can you not be this nice to me all the time?"

"Simple my love." Shakespeare Buford kissed him on the cheek. "It is the beast within me."

"The beast within you?"

"Yes my love. It is the beast of the bully within me. It is this beast, with the urge to pummel you to the ground, which overwhelms my love and affection for you." He gently kissed Baljeet's cheek, then his eyes, then the side of his mouth. "Such is the curse of being a bully."

"Yes." Baljeet sighed, allowing himself to snuggle closer into Shakespeare Buford's warmth. "Can you not reconcile the two sides?"

"I have tried my love, but the bully within is much too strong. But thanks to that wonderful machine, I can now show my full affection for you." He rubbed Baljeet's back.

"Well, this is a nice change…but…"

"But what my love?"

"You must be put back together at some point. You and Bully Buford are the same person. It would be wrong to have you split forever."

"Oh, I suppose so. But it's so much fun getting to show this side of me."

Baljeet smiled as he stood up, offering Shakespeare Buford his hand. "Come on. Let us go and change you back."

"If you insist my love." Shakespeare Buford let himself be pulled to his feet. "But, what about my bully side? You know he doesn't come easily."

"That will not be a problem. Leave it to me."


"Oh be careful my love. If I hurt you, I will never forgive myself."

Baljeet smiled as Shakespeare Buford latched onto his arm. "Do not worry. I know what I am doing. Now stay here." He reluctantly let go of Shakespeare Buford's hand, walking down the street until he was in sight of Bully Buford.

"Hey Buford! I am ready for my three o'clock wedgie!"

Bully Buford whirled around, his eyes flashing. "Well good. It's about time. Here I thought my calendar was full. Now, come here and take your wedgie like the nerd you are."

"A ha! You'll have to catch me first!" He turned around, grabbing Shakespeare Buford's hand and running down the street.

"Came back here nerd! You can't run from Buford! Buford will catch you! You nerd! Come back here!"

"Where are we going my love?"

"We are going to find Phineas and Ferb! Now keep up!"