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"Ugh, I'm running out of time, Ferb!" Phineas complained with a sigh, earning the attention of not only his brother, but Ashley as well. "I gotta choose a school. Do I stay local, or go abroad? Trade school? Art school? Come on, Ferb. Help me make a decision."

Ferb rolled his eyes and got to his feet

"Get in the booth" he sighed. Phineas stood and wandered over, and Ferb stopped him with a hand on his shoulder "Wait, remind me again why Dallas isn't just over here? She moved back to town a few months ago"

Phineas looked away for a moment

"You know we don't talk anymore, Ferb" he murmured, before forcing a smile onto his face "Come on, booth!"

He stepped in to avoid anymore questions, and Ashley and Ferb shared a look of concern. She folded her arms over her chest and sighed, leaning back against the desk as Ferb hit the button, sending hundreds of letters flying around Phineas. The readhead eagerly jumped and caught one

"Okay, Kjobstaad Academy" he paused, wrinkling his nose "Uh, which one was that again?"

"Mmmm" Ferb tapped a few keys on the keyboard and the website popped up. "Great physics department" he commented

"But it's in Norway" Ashley added

Phineas wrinkled his nose

"I don't think I'm ready for those cold winters" Ferb clicked the button once more, and he grabbed another. "Okay. Comedy Traffic School." he hesitated "Well, if it's fate..." Ferb pushed the button again and rolled his eyes, and Phineas sighed "Things seemed a lot easier when we were young and waiting for our voices to drop"

The door pushed open and Baljeet walked through, a warm smile on his face

"Hey guys!" he greeted, pausing and clearing his throat "Oh! Something was caught in my throat" he appraised the trio, Phineas in the booth, Ferb at the computer, and Ashley leaning against the desk, and raised a brow "Still trying to figure out where to go to school?"

"Workin on it" Phineas nodded

"I was just giving Buford some pointers" he gestured to the larger teen as he entered the room. "Since I've already graduated and have been accepted as a professor, I could pull some strings and get him into my school. Just think, Buford. You could be my student!" his grin widened "I could be the boss of you!"

"Don't get too excited" he snorted "I'm goin to film school. I'm concentratin on tragedies. The story of a struggling orphans transcendental search for meaning in a post-apocalyptic society"

"It sounds pretencious" Baljeet snorted

"Thank you" he smirked, taking another bite of his sandwich

"So Ferb, you're off to school in England?"

"Yeah, he's going to Camford on Oxbury" Phineas paused "Heh, it sounds like a wizard school."

"It's not a wizard school" he paused "Well, there is some wizarding"

"And you, Ashley?" Buford prompted

"I'm going to England with Ferb. I don't know if I'll be going to college, per say, but I'm going to England with him."

"Does Dallas know?" Phineas asked quietly

"No." was the womans response

"How could you not tell her?" Baljeet snorted "She is your sister!"

Ashley shrugged

"I don't really mention anything to do with you guys to her" she shot a glance at Phineas, and the redhead looked away

"You guys still not talkin?" Buford asked curiously. Phineas coughed uncomfortably, and the large teen caught the hint to change the subject "Why don't you just go to school with Ferb?"

"Or go where Candace goes?" Baljeet suggested

"Law school?" he snorted "I dunno. I don't think law school is the place for me" he sighed "I'm gonna go with my gut." he picked up two envelopes and nodded. "It's between Danville U and Tri-State State. Both really good schools. Looks like I have some thinking to do."

"Hey!" Buford cried out, holding his hands out dramatically "The epic struggle of a triangle-headed boy: to choose between two schools."

"Pretentious alert" Baljeet scoffed

"And again, thank you" he flashed a grin
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"So, I hear Isabella is off to Tri-State State" Baljeet commented

"Oh, wow, really?" he asked "Huh. Haven't seen much of her this summer."

"That's because she's always with Dallas" Buford piped up "Whom, by the way, is also going to Tri-State State" he paused, glancing into the fridge "Why do parents buy such weird foods? Everything's lite, low, non, free, or diet."

"So she's.. Leaving?" he muttered, grabbing the bag of bread and twisting it shut

"Yes" Baljeet paused "Huh. I always thought the two of you would end up together."

"I wish" Phineas sighed "We were together once, but now she has a different boyfriend" his tone grew bitter, and he took a moment to compose himself "I'm so in the friendzone there" he paused "Or the 'nothing' zone now, I guess"

"You're kidding, right? She had a giant crush on you for ages"

He blinked

"Uh, no?"


"Come on, it was so obvious!" Buford agreed "She came over to your house every day for eighteen years just to see what you were doing!"

"When she looked at you her pupils actually formed little hearts. Like, I do not know how that is possible. She changed her eyeballs!" he folded his arms over his chest

"They're right, Phineas" Ashley agreed "She's loved you since we met you, and we've known you all our lives" she hopped up onto the counter next to Ferb with a few cookies in her hand "And for the record, that 'date' thing was a misunderstanding. I've told you that before. Mom was reading too much into things. She didn't want to be with that guy. She loves you. She always has."

"We- I don't believe it. Ferb?" He turned to his brother, and Ferb nodded. "Why didn't you guys ever tell me!?"

"We are guys, we do not talk about feelings" Baljeet shrugged, and Buford shrugged as well. The group lapsed into an uncomfortable silence for a moment. "Did you see the new car Irving got?"

"Could we eat yet? I'm starvin" Buford complained

"Um, I'm sorry. I feel like my brain is broken. I-I gotta think. I'm gonna take a walk" he turned to leave the kitchen "See ya, guys"

The group watched silently for a moment and Baljeet hummed curiously

"Hmm... Maybe it is not too late"

"We should try to get them back together" Ashley commented "Before Dallas leaves for school"

Buford was quiet for a moment before shrugging once more

"Yeah, alright"
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"Ginger, are you texting Baljeet again?" Holly asked curiously, raising a brow at the girl across from her

"Yeah, we're at odds deciding what movie to see later. He wants to go to the one about that planet, and I want to see the one with that guy." she frowned

"Well don't fight about it" Adyson rolled her eyes "Manipulate the situation!"

"Manip-the-wha?" she raised a brow

"Okay ladies, listen up!" Adyson sighed "Pretend you don't care about your movie, but then hint that it's playing at the theatre next to the froyo place he likes. The seed is planted, and he'll think it's his idea to go there"

"That's terrible advice, Adyson" Dallas commented as her and Isabella rushed over with their plates and a pitcher of water

"Hey guys, foods up!" Isabella greeted cheerfully, setting the plates down "Aw, just think, this may be the last time we're stuffing your faces before we're off to school!" she looked over when the phone rang. "I got it, mom!" she turned back to the girls "Anyways, enjoy. Gotta treat my Fireside Girl loves right!" she turned and left a moment later

"Hey, hey, Baljeet says okay to my movie!" Ginger cheered

"Where is Baljeet anyways?" Gretchen asked curiously

"Oh, he's over at Phineas'"

"Oh, Phineas" Holly and Katie sighed at the same time, and suddenly several gazes were trained on Dallas

She looked away instantly, taking a step away from the table

"Um, I'm gonna go- uh- sweep" she turned and bolted away

"It's too bad what happened between Dallas and Phineas" Gretchen sighed

"Yeah, I always thought they were meant for each other"  Holly agreed

"Look at her, working so hard" they glanced over where she was sweeping, and each girl sighed "She doesn't have time to manipulate a situation where she and Phineas can get together"

"But we do!" Milly chirped

"But guys, she didn't like that you were manipulating people" Gretchen pointed out

Adyson waved her off and turned to Ginger

"Hey, Speedy-Thumbs, text Lover Boy and tell those guys we have a plan to get Dallas and Phineas back together!"
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"Ginger texting you again?" Ashley asked curiously when Baljeet's phone buzzed once more

"Yes. The girls want to get Phineas and Dallas together"

"Wasn't that our idea?" Buford raised a brow

"Yes, but now I've got to write her back in a passive way that makes her think it's really her idea. She is trying to manipulate the situation" he paused to take a bite of his sandwich "It is how we love"

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"Here, let me get that for you Nana Taylor" Phineas offered as he saw the elderly woman struggling to get the mailbox open. He pulled it open, and she smiled widely, pushing her package in

"Phineas Flynn!" she beamed "Oh, look at you, so tall and handsome! You're going to college, I hear! Oh, how time flies"

"I know" he chuckled "And it's been a very long time, hasn't it?"

She squeezed his hands gently

"It has" she nodded, sorrow in her gaze "Where're you going to school?"

"I haven't really decided" he admitted

"Dallas came over this morning to say goodbye" she told him "She's off to-"

"This morning?!" he interrupted, "But her school doesn't start for two more weeks!"

"Oh, Honey, didn't you know? She's leaving today, with Isabella, as soon as she's done with work. Something about needing to-"

"Today!?" he interrupted once more, eyes wide "But-"

"Phineas, look at me" she interrupted him this time, making sure his gaze locked with hers before she continued "If you have anything you need to say to her, you'd better go over to the restaurant and say it. Her summer is almost over"

"I- you're right" he nodded "Thank you, Nana Taylor" he turned and took off as fast as his legs could take him, and the old woman sighed

"Foolish kids" she muttered fondly before turning and making her way back inside

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"Isn't this fun!?" Ginger beamed "It's like when we were kids! Building stuff in Phineas and Ferb's backyard!"

"We'll build the perfect dinner date for Phineas and Dallas. Their favorite food, music" Baljeet nodded to himself

"And when we get them to come back here and see it and each other, they're bound to fall madly in love like they used to be!"

"You know, you can't force these things" Ferb commented

"Oh, come on" Adyson rolled her eyes "We're girls! It's what we do!"

"I didn't force me and Ferb" Ashley chimed "And Dallas didn't force her and Phineas"

Adyson only snorted and resumed her task.

"When they first walk in, we'll play the songs I put on this playlist. They're all about love, and it will trigger them to start thinking about love. Then we have these streamers and balloons in both of their favorite colors, which will stimulate the romantic centers of their brains making them think about love." Gretchen told the blonde in front of her, showing her the objects and colours in question

"What if it doesn't?" Katie asked curiously

"Well, then we have this sign" Buford replied, holding up a sign that read 'think about love'

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"Oh yeah, it's the perfect romantic setting out there. It'll be like love kicked them both in the face" Buford approved

"That doesn't sound very pleasant" Ashley sighed, turning to Ferb "I feel like this is a horrible idea"

"Just let them have their fun" he assured her softly "Phineas and Dallas will work it out"

"Buford, the table looks great,  but there is one thing that would make it perfect!" Baljeet cried, holding out the cupid outfit Buford used to wear for just such occasions

"No way! I'm not puttin on that stupid costume again!"

"But it worked so well for me and Mishti!" he protested

Ginger rolled her eyes

"Hoo, Mishti, Mishti, Mishti" she mocked

"Let it go, Ging" Adyson sighed

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"Now drive safely sweetheart" Vivian requested softly "and call me when you get to school"

"Okay, mom!"

"I'm very proud of you! Both of you! And I will miss you both so much!"

"I'll miss you too, mom" Isabella smiled weakly, and Dallas offered a grin of her own, nodding in agreement

"Oh, I almost forgot, your last paychecks" she handed them each the slip of paper

"I love you!" Isabella assured her as she lead her best friend away "I'll call!"

She stuffed her cheque into her bra, and Dallas fished out her wallet, opening it and stuffing the check in, gasping when something fell out.

"Whoops" she mumbled, stooping to pick it up. She paused when she realized it was a picture of Phineas, and she continued on her way to the car, climbing into the passenger side and looking down at the picture.

Isabella glanced over and her brows furrowed

"Are you okay?" she asked softly

"Yes" she forced a grin. When Isabella raised a brow, she shook her head. "No" she muttered

"Don't worry" a hand gently covered hers "When we get to school, Django and I will help get your mind off of it. Okay?"

"Okay" she mumbled. Things were silent as Isabella adjusted her mirrors and dug around in her purse for something.

"I wanted you to see me,
But for so long you were blind,
Now it's time to face tomorrow,
And leave all that stuff behind,

But what would our lives have been like,
If you'd just given me a sign
'Cause I like you more than every other
Thing I like combined..." she breathed, stuffing the picture back into her wallet and leaning against the window, folding her arms over her chest as Isabella pulled away from the curb

"I spent so many summers
Hoping you would call again
I thought that I was over you
But here I am again...
What might have been..."

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"Phineas, honey, how are you!" Vivian greeted as Phineas walked through the door

"Hi Mrs. Garcia-Shapiro. Uh, is Dallas here?" Phineas asked curiously, glancing around in hopes of spotting her

"Oh, no, sweetie she's gone" she frowned

"Gone, like driving-car-school-gone?" he questioned weakly

"Yes, you just missed her. It's too bad you didn't get to see her off. You know, since she came home she's wanted nothing more than to be with you again"

He sighed and turned

"I wish I had known" he muttered, slipping out of the restaurant and stuffing his hands into his pockets. He glanced around as he walked, biting down on his lower lip.

"I can't believe that all this time,
You never said a word
Although it's possible you did
And I just never heard.
I never even noticed
I guess I wasn't that alert
But I must say that in retrospect,
You were being quite overt

And now our endless summer
Is finally coming to an end
I tried to make the most of every day,
But now the years just seem misspent...
What might have been..."

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Dallas sighed heavily and turned her gaze to the floor of the car

"I could've been your girlfriend..."

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"I could've bee your fella...
We might've been an item"

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"They would've called us,
Something dorky" she whispered

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"I would've held the door for you
I would've shared my umbrella" Phineas sighed, kicking a rock that came across his path

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"You could've held my hair back,
When I was sick with salmonella" she sighed weakly

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"We could've been together
All you had to say was when
And though I wanted so much more
In memories you'll always be my friend
What might have been
What might have been"

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Dallas sighed and put her head in her hands

"What might have been..." Isabella murmured thoughtfully

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"It's good but..."

"It's still missing something" Baljeet frowned

Ferb reached out and stuck a vase on the table, and everyone hummed in approval.

"Nice touch" Ashley approved with a soft laugh

"Alright, let's get em over here now" Adyson instructed, pulling out her phone. "Oh, wait, I don't have any charge" She frowned

"Oh, this is her old number" Gretchen frowned

"Wait, where's my phone?" Ginger asked

"Wow" Ashley rolled her eyes

"My phone is out in the car" Baljeet shrugged helplessly

"I just got the 21G and the software won't be ready for two months" Buford sighed

Baljeet glanced back and his eyes widened

"Um... Guys?"

The group turned and gasped when the backyard was empty, like their decorations had never existed

"Wow!" Katie exclaimed "Now it's exactly like it was when we were kids!"

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"Isabella what are we doing here?" Dallas asked, instantly recognizing the house they had pulled up to "You said you forgot something"

"I did. I forgot to make you talk to Phineas. Now get out of my car and go talk to him" she ordered

"I don't want to" she refused stubbornly

"Yes you do. Get out"

Dallas groaned and got out of the car, wandering up to the front door and ringing the bell. The door was answered a moment later by Linda. The womans eyes lit up and she threw her arms around the brunette

"Dallas! It's so good to see you, how are you?"

"I'm alright! Um... Is Phineas home?"

"No, I think he's on a walk. He should be home soon, if you want to wait though"

"Okay, thank you" she turned and made her way toward the car, pausing when Linda spoke

"It was good to see you again, sweetheart"

"You too" she forced up a grin

Linda closed the door and Dallas headed for the car, freezing when she spotted Isabella shaking her head. She rolled her eyes and headed for the end of the sidewalk instead, sitting on the steps of their pathway. A few moments later, the moving truck parked in front of Isabella's house drove away, and Phineas was in view. He turned, gaze instantly landing on Dallas, and she felt heat rush to her cheeks instantly.

"Hey" he greeted "What's up?"

She managed a small smile, recognizing what he was attempting to do, though she made no attempt to respond. He approached and paused "This step taken?"

She shrugged and gestured for him to sit, and he did. Silence fell over them once more

"I actually came by to... say goodbye to you" she admitted, looking away

Phineas looked down

"Off to school, huh?" he murmured

"Yeah.... I'm going two weeks early because I'm in soccer, and a cheerleader..." she trailed off "And Isabella is my ride..." she added last-minute

He smiled fondly at her, but it quickly fell.

"Yeah. I haven't seen you all summer"

"I've been busy" she replied almost instantly, flinching at how harsh it sounded. She looked down. "You could've come to the cafe" she muttered

Phineas sighed and looked away

"You know, Baljeet and Ashley said something funny" she hummed curiously so he pressed on "They said you've had a crush on me since we met"

"Oh... Yeah, I had a big crush on you" she admitted sheepishly

"Wow. I had no idea" he paused "Well until we-..." he broke off, unsure how she would react to their past being brought up. He coughed and looked away

"Really? I thought Iw as being so obvious"

"Absolutely clueless" he sighed "Sorry"

She twisted her fingers together nervously before speaking again

"I was really... Confused when you stopped answering my calls" she murmured "I didn't have a new boyfriend, Phineas... My mom was just... Reading too much into things. I told you I wouldn't let the distance change us.."

"I know. I'm sorry" he paused "But you stopped answering mine, too"

She nodded

"True." she paused "I kind of... gave up on you after a while" she looked away "In a way... Figured you were done with me"

"I never was, though"

She sighed

"Well. That's unfortunate timing"

"Yep. You're off to college" he agreed

"Tri-State State." she confirmed "Have you decided where you're going?" she asked curiously, meeting his gaze for the first time that day

"You know what? I just did" he fished the letters out of his pocket and handed her one

"Oh. Huh" she frowned "Danville U? Good choice"

"What- oh, shoot!" he took it back and handed her the other one "Wrong letter!"

Her cheeks flushed lightly and she managed a smile

"Well... I guess I'll see you in two weeks"

His hand gently covered hers on the sidewalk

"Yes. Yes you will"

"It's about time!" Adyson cried

"We have been trying to get you two together all day!" Baljeet exclaimed

"Guys, we set up a table" Ashley snorted

"You guys are the best" the duo chimed

"So, what did I miss?" Buford asked, wandering over in his cupid outfit

"It was as if love had kicked them both in the face"

"Yeah? Called it!" he chuckled

"I'm going to miss you guys" Dallas sighed, smiling warmly "Including you, Ashley. I know you're going with Ferb"

"How!?"

Dallas snorted

"I'm not an idiot" she laughed

Isabella honked the horn, and she turned and raised a brow at the raven haired woman

"Hurry up, we've gotta get moving!" Isabella giggled

"Just a sec!" Dallas yelled back, quickly hugging all of her friends and turning to Phineas. Her hands gently took his and she offered a grin "Promise not to be a butt-face if I hang out with a guy?" she teased

He chuckled, cheeks flushing lightly, and he squeezed her hands

"I'll do my best"

She stuck her tongue out and yanked him forward into a hug. When they separated she pressed a kiss to his cheek and turned, rushing back to the car.

"See ya!" she called

"In two weeks" he promised

She let out a soft laugh

"I've waited this long" she shrugged, climbing in and closing the door as Isabella took off

"So, Tri-State State, huh?" Ferb asked softly "Good choice"

He turned his head when he heard a honk and saw Ashley had gotten in her own car and pulled it up to the curb

"C'mon, Ferb!" she called

"Where are you guys going?" Phineas asked curiously

"Ferb is taking me out for Ukranian food" she replied with a grin

"Can we drop you anywhere?" he asked as he hopped into the car

"Hmm... As a matter of fact..." he hummed

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"So feel better?" Isabella hummed softly

Dallas giggled and nodded

"Yes" she admitted "I do. Thank you" She jumped when she heard something hit her window, and her eyes went wide when her gaze locked with Phineas'. "Phineas?" she pushed the door open and climbed out, closing it behind her "What are you doing here?"

"This" he murmured, cupping her cheeks in his hands and capturing her lips with his

When they parted, Dallas giggled softly

"That was worth the wait..." she whispered, reaching up and cupping his cheek, her thumb gently rubbing across his skin

"Yes, yes it was" he agreed

"I love you, dork" she murmured

"I love you too nerd" he chuckled before capturing her lips once more
Had to be done. If you're gonna comment and bitch, then don't comment at all please and thank you~
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CutieTasja's avatar
Ugh, i finally had time to read this!
I like it ^^ (and i guess you got your inspiration from the "act your age" episode right? :giggle:)