Chapter 12 – Shopping

Dreadwing216 – This chapter will feature a little Ferbecthen, just so you know.

Transformers 0 – Oh stop you, you're gonna make me blush. I'd probably shut down after the season.

Nickstar777 – But which rating? T or M?

Gamelover41592 – Thank you and I wish this site would allow emojis.

AN#1: First off, the idea for this chapter came to me when I was in the bath. Talk about a 'eureka' moment.

Phineas was in his apartment, looking over the veranda down at the street below him.

"Phineas," Isabella called from inside. "Remember, we have to go shopping this afternoon, we're almost out kitchen supplies."

"Gotcha Izzy." Phineas replied.

Phineas then pulled his wallet out. "Oh geez, looks like I also need to make a withdraw."

(Line Break Quote: "Just putting my laces through their paces.")

"Come on Ferb," Phineas said to his half-brother over the phone. "I need a loan. My paycheck won't come in until Friday."

"Well," Ferb said. "I suppose I could spare a few bucks."

"You're awesome bro," Phineas said. "And, I know this might be a touchy subject but, how are you?"

"I'm doing alright Phineas," Ferb said. "Vanessa and I just weren't meant to be I guess."

"I'm still very sorry about the breakup," Phineas said. "I hope things go well for you in the coming days by the way."

"I said I'll be alright…'Ferb, who're you talking to?' "

"Bro, was that Gretchen?"

"Yeah, funny thing, she's here in London for a semester abroad."

"Oh yeah, Izzy and I knew you two would be together in the end."

" 'Ferb, put down that phone and come back to bed'."

"Whoa, wait you're already at tier 15?"

"Bye Phineas."

As Phineas put down his phone he grinned. "Wait till Izzy hears about this."

(Line Break Quote: "Doofenshmirtz's quality bratwurst.")

"They were what?" Isabella asked as she pushed the shopping cart along the dairy aisle.

"I'm not sure exactly," Phineas said as he looked around to see If any other shoppers were anywhere near. "But I heard Gretchen say 'come back to bed'."

"Wow," Isabella said. "I knew Gretchen had an alternative for taking her semester abroad."

Isabella then picked up a gallon of milk and put it into the cart. "I wonder why it never worked out with him and Vanessa, was it because she's your half-sister?"

Phineas shook his head. "No, it's not that. I called Vanessa and asked her why, but all she said was 'it just wouldn't work out anymore'."

"I wonder if it's their age difference." Isabella said as she pushed the cart further along the frozen foods section. "Vanessa is 5 years older than Ferb, right?"

Phineas nodded his head. "Yeah," Phineas then noticed someone ahead of them. "Hey, Jonathan, over here."

Their apartment neighbor turned his head and smiled, he pushed his shopping cart over to Phineas and Isabella.

"Hey guys," Jonathan said. "So, what're you up to?"

"We're just shopping for groceries," Isabella said. "While also trying to decide what to have for dinner tonight."

Jonathan chuckled. "Why not the clam paella dish I taught you guys last week?"

Phineas and Isabella shared a look. "Why not?"

"Sure." Phineas said as he pulled out his wallet to check the money he still had. "But what's the price of clams per pound again?"

AN#2: I know its short but, not every chapter will be that long. Some chaps will be short, some will be long, but every single chapter will be worth it.

THE TATTOO ARTIST is out, peace...