If Ferb says Phineas is in love, then I'd believe him, because Ferb doesn't mess around when it comes to emotions.

I should know. He helps me all the time with my "Phineas" issues.

But if Phineas really is, then that would explain the different behavior...

"Come on! Who?" I urged him.

"Nobody!" Phineas exclaimed looking me dead in the eye.
Ooh. Scary.

"Ferb just said that because I mentioned that I was worried about someone yesterday, and he took it the wrong way." He explained.

I sighed as I looked back and forth between the boys.
"So nobody is in love with anybody?" I confirmed a little sadly.

Thankfully (not) the boys were kind enough to answer at the same time.

"Yes."
"No!"

I groaned out of frustration as I let myself fall on the pillows next to Phineas.

Phineas was worried about someone.

He mentioned it to Ferb yesterday and we were already in Paris by then.

So he would either be worried about leaving someone back home or worried about someone here.

Now Ferb wouldn't accuse Phineas of loving said person if he was worried about anyone but...me.

Yet, Phineas could also be worried about someone back home as well...

"Okay," I started, -determined to get my answer whether they wanted to give it to me or not.
"Phineas said he was worried about someone." I stated and both boys nodded. "Is that someone, here" I pointed to the bed but I obviously meant Paris. "Or back home?" I questioned.

Phineas scoffed. "Pfft...I-I don't have tell you..." He answered nervously.

No he didn't, but that doesn't mean I'll tell him that.
"Yes, you do." I said seriously, -not giving him a way out of this.

"Here." Ferb answered.

"No! No no no. Ferb-just...shhh!" Phienas exclaimed, -glaring at his brother again, who was clearly having fun with this.

I got the answer I need, so I'll be kind and drop the subject.

Phineas was worried about me.
Phineas was worried about me?!
Aww!

"Okay. We can watch the movie now." I said, -content with the answer as I sat up, grabbed the remote from Phineas' lap and looked at the movie he picked before hitting play.

Surprisingly he happened to pick my favorite.

"Wait. So your just going to drop it," Phineas snapped his fingers. "Like that?" He asked as he looked at me.

"Yes." I answered as if it were obvious while I watched the opening scene of the movie.

That's why he was so anxious!
He was worried about me!

That's why he was all "just be careful" and all that. And I think that's why he asked about not going to the Eiffel Tower in the car on the way here yesterday.

It all makes sense!
Well, most of it.
The whole hand holding thing is still throwing me for a loop.

I don't want to say he likes me, because what if he doesn't? I don't want to get my hopes up and then have them burned to the ground.

"Okay." Phineas said rather cheerfully, as he looked back towards the screen.

But, maybe I could believe -just for a while- that he does.

All the signs may be there, but knowing him, he probably would think of them as normal, since I'm really the only female best friend he has.

I smiled to myself as I watched the movie and got a wicked idea from the scene playing before us.

Well, it wasn't really wicked as it was...well I don't know what it is, but it's genius. In my opinion.

Taking my left hand that was holding Phineas' right, I brought his arm over my head before setting it on my shoulders, letting go of his hand and letting my head fall on his shoulder, all in one smooth motion before smiling to myself once more out of pure happiness.

Phineas, -who hadn't really had time to react- tensed up a little once he realized what was happening, but soon relaxed.

And I coulda sworn I saw him smile out of the corner of my eye as he gently squeezed my shoulder with his hand.

Hm. Maybe I am right.
Maybe Ferb is a little right too.

But I still highly doubt he's in love with me.

Sorry that this chapter is a little short, (It's 720 words not counting AN)
But I hoped you liked it!
Sorry that it took me for what seemed like ages!
I know you must've been waiting for this chapter so I hope I didn't disappoint anyone.
Thank you for being patient, loyal, and beautiful/handsome readers!

~Joy