Femily -REWRITE-

It was a warm autumn afternoon in Danville; the sun shone brightly on the Tri-State area despite it being well into September, and all around the town animals were out and about, soaking up the sun while it lasted. In the suburbs of Danville, a platypus slept between his owners, Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher. Inside the house, their older sister Candace Flynn screamed on the phone to her best friend, Stacy Hirano, about going on a date the following night with her long-time boyfriend Jeremy Johnson.

Leaning against the tree in their backyard, the 17 year old Fletcher boy sighed softly to himself. His younger brother –only younger by a year- tilted his head curiously at the boys sigh.

“Ferb?” he questioned, but received no response

A moment later, the gate to the backyard flew open, and Phineas’ girlfriend of two years, Isabella Garcia-Shapiro, walked through the opening. She offered a warm smile, eyes full of love for both of the boys under the tree –though most specifically Phineas.

“Hey guys. Watcha doin?”

Phineas offered a warm smile to his girlfriend and waved his hand

“Hi Isabella,” he replied “We haven’t actually gotten around to planning anything.” He admitted

“Good.” She nodded approvingly “I have a surprise. Cover Ferb’s eyes!”

Before the green-haired teenager could even begin to form any kind of protest, his eyes were covered by his younger brother. A soft sigh escaped him but he didn’t protest. Phineas gasped in surprise when a familiar blonde girl walked through the gate, a wide grin gracing his face.

“Okay.” Isabella nodded “You can uncover them now.”

Phineas removed his hands and Ferb’s gaze instantly landed on the girl standing in front of him.

“Emily?” he gasped

The blonde waved her hand shyly

“Hi, Ferb.” She replied softly

He slowly got to his feet, staring blankly at her for a moment before grinning and opening his arms for her. She visibly relaxed and darted forward, throwing her arms around him and giggling softly.

“How long are you here for?” he asked when she stepped away

“Actually, I’m here to stay.” She admitted, offering a shy smile to the Brit “My daddy got a new job down here that pays better than his other one. I’m actually going to be moving in right across from you, beside Isabella.”

“I didn’t see a moving truck.” Phineas piped up, getting to his feet

“I’m staying with Isabella for now. Daddy can’t move until November, but he didn’t want me to miss too much school, so I’m staying with Isabella until he can come.”

“Am I to assume this is the surprise you mentioned on the phone a while back?” Phineas asked his girlfriend

A sly smile graced her lips and she giggled

“Yes.” She replied, reaching over and grabbing Phineas’ hand gently, and twining their fingers together. “Maybe we should go?”

“Privacy?” he questioned, smiling when she nodded “Okay.” He nodded in agreement

The duo bid goodbye to their friends, and turned and left the yard. After a moment of silence, Emily spoke

“You okay?” she asked

“You’re staying?” he asked

“Yes.” She smiled playfully and tilted her head “I thought we covered that.”

“This is fantastic!” he grinned and swept her into his arms and spun her around. When her feet touched the ground once more he spoke “When do you start school?”

“I start at Danville High tomorrow.” She replied “Now, are we just going to stand here, or are you going to take me out to celebrate?” she asked playfully

He blinked and his cheeks turned red as he held his arm out to her. A gentle laugh escaped her as she linked her arm through his and he led her out of the backyard.

BOOMBABY

Phineas and Isabella were in an Ice-Cream Shoppe down town, the redhead having decided to treat his girlfriend to some Ice-Cream. Like they had on her birthday a few years before, both got a dish of Ice-Cream and took a seat at a table.

“Remember last time you brought me here?” she asked, gaze lingering on the redhead

Said redhead looked up, his gaze meeting hers, and he smiled warmly

“You mean on your birthday a few years ago?” she nodded her head and he chuckled softly “Man I was oblivious. I even heard the butterflies comment, and didn’t clue in.”

She feigned confusion

“Butterflies comment? Why, I have no idea what you mean.” She fibbed, cheeks turning pink

Phineas snickered, a hand reaching over to cover hers on the table. Her blush darkened slightly, and his voice was a whisper

“And butterflies.” He quoted “You always give me butterflies.”

She let out a nervous laugh and smiled sheepishly

“Oh, that butterflies comment.” she giggled softly once more and Phineas chuckled softly

“You’re cute when you’re embarrassed.” He commented, pulling his hand back to eat his Ice-Cream

Her cheeks darkened once more to a brilliant red. Two years of dating Phineas still hadn’t gotten her used to his subtle –if sometimes unintentional- flirting.

She shook her head to clear it and smiled widely when she noticed Ferb and Emily walking in. Phineas, curious to why she was suddenly grinning, turned and glanced over his shoulder. His gaze instantly landed on Ferb and Emily, and he turned his confused gaze back upon his girlfriend.

“What?” he asked, completely confused as to why she was beginning to giggle

“Phineas, you oblivious little sweetheart” she cooed gently

“I’m serious.” He pouted

She giggled and gestured to their arms

“Their arms are linked.”

He blinked

“So?”

She couldn’t help but giggle once more

“They’re obviously crushing on each other!” she explained, voice an excited whisper

Phineas’ eyes widened as he finally clued in, and he couldn’t help but snicker

“She’s here for half an hour, and he’s already making a move.”

Isabella couldn’t stifle her laughter at her boyfriend’s comment, only managing to regain her composure as Ferb and Emily approached their table.

“Hey.” Emily greeted

“Hey,” Isabella smiled, standing and moving to the seat beside Phineas so the other two could join them “Sit.”

Ferb unhooked his arm from Emily’s and set his cup of Ice-Cream down on the table, grabbing a chair and pulling it out for Emily. She blushed and sat as he silently bid her to, and he pushed her chair in before taking his own seat. Isabella could barely suppress her giggles once again, and Phineas was –once again- confused.

“What’s funny?” he asked his girlfriend in a hushed whisper as Emily began explaining her father’s new job to Ferb, as well as what she had been up to since they last saw each other.

“Phineas, doing that for a girl is romantic.”

Phineas’ eyes widened in realization and he snickered slightly. After a moment of watching them he looked down to his Ice-Cream, then to Isabella.

“I can’t finish this,” he muttered as he scooped the last bite onto his spoon and held it out to her “Want it?”

Her cheeks turned pink and her gaze darted from the frozen treat, to her boyfriend, and then back. Finally she nodded and he held the spoon out to her with a grin. She parted her lips and he stopped the spoon before it touched her lips, allowing her to lean forward and eat the dessert. Her cheeks were deep red.

“We uh,” she coughed slightly and offered a smile to Emily and Ferb “We’re going to get going now. We’ll see you guys later.”

“Okay.” Both smiled and nodded, and Phineas allowed his girlfriend to pull him out of his chair and out of the restaurant.

BOOMBABY

When Ferb returned that night with Emily in tow the redhead was bidding his girlfriend goodbye for the night. Their hands were joined between them, and their foreheads were pressed together.

“Are you sure you have to go?” he asked, voice a whisper

“Unfortunately, yes.” She sighed “But I’ll come over bright and early in the morning so we can walk to school together.” She offered a bright smile

Phineas’ smile mirrored her own

“Good.” He leaned forward and gently pressed their lips together “I’ll see you in the morning then, Izzie. I love you.”

“I love you too, Phineas.” She whispered before turning and making her way to her house, waiting on the porch for Emily.

Ferb finally turned his gaze upon Emily, and the girl blushed. In his peripheral vision he saw Phineas lean against the door and realized both of his best friends were waiting for him to make a move on the blonde standing mere inches away from him.

“Look Emily-” he began, breaking off when she spoke at the same time

“Oh, you first!” she hurriedly ushered

“Okay… Look, Emily, I really like you.” He murmured, cheeks a light pink “And I know this may seem sudden but it really isn’t. I fancy you.” He met her gaze and offered a small smile “Any chance you’d be willing to go out with me?”

Her eyes widened in shock and she stared blankly at him for a moment before grinning hugely and throwing her arms around him

“I’d love to!” she cried, pulling back after a moment so their gazes could meet “I can’t believe it! I’ve fancied you for forever!” she blushed deeply at the admission

Ferb chuckled softly, lifting his hands to cup her cheeks. Her hands covered his, and he leaned toward the blonde. She eagerly leaned up, and their lips met in a gentle kiss.

“I’ll see you in the morning, beautiful.” He offered a warm smile

“Sounds like a plan.” She whispered in response

It took them a moment but eventually they parted, and she went to Isabella’s while Ferb moved toward his own front door. Phineas chuckled and patted his brother on the back when the Brit reached him

“Nice going, Ferbooch.” He chuckled

Ferb chuckled and swatted him playfully

“Yeah, yeah.” He smiled

Phineas laughed once more and playfully shoved his brother before taking off and rushing upstairs, Ferb giving chase instantly. Phineas rushed into their shared bedroom, and Ferb wasn’t far behind, tackling him onto his bed and bringing his hands to the redhead’s ticklish sides.

Phineas let out an alarmed shout of protest

“Ferb no!” he cried. Any further protests were cut off when Ferb began tickling his sides. Phineas let out a shriek of laughter, writhing beneath his brother in an attempt to dislodge him. “F-Ferb stop-?” he broke off as laughter shook his frame

“Who’s the best builder in town?” Ferb smirked as he assaulted his brother’s sides

Phineas let out another shriek of laughter

“You are!” he cried out

Ferb, deeming that an acceptable answer, stopped tickling the redhead and rolled off of him, flopping onto the bed next to the redhead. Said redhead let out one more breathless laugh before pushing himself onto his elbows and shooting Ferb a playful death-glare

“You’re so mean to me.” He chuckled

“Me?” Ferb feigned innocence “Couldn’t be.”

Phineas let out a laugh and shoved the Brit once more. Eventually Ferb climbed off of his brothers bed and the duo donned their pajamas, Perry crawling onto Phineas’ bed as the duo turned out the lights.

“Night, Ferbooch.” Phineas called through a yawn

Ferb smiled to himself

“Goodnight, Phin.” He replied softly

BOOMBABY

The following morning the boys were woken to Phineas’ phone ringing. Ferb groaned and hurled his pillow at his brother, whom let out an incoherent gurgle and fumbled blindly for his phone. When his hand finally came in contact with the device he pulled his arm back to himself and hit the ‘talk’ button.

“Hello?” he groaned

“Good morning, Phineas.” Isabella answered on the other line

Phineas, immediately awake, sat up and hurled Ferb’s pillow back to the other teen and stood up, pressing the phone between his shoulder and his ear as he searched for clothes.

“Morning, Izzie.” He greeted “Did you sleep well?”

“Wonderfully.” She replied softly “Did you?”

“Yes. Yes I did.” He beamed in response, finally finding a pair of jeans and dropping his pajama pants so he could tug them on

“Are we still walking together?” she asked

“Always.” He replied instantly

“Alright, then Emily and I will be over in five. Okay?”

“Sounds good, Izzie. I’ll see you in a few.”

“Okay. Bye.” With that, she hung up the phone

Phineas pulled off his pajama shirt and pulled on his striped long sleeve shirt before turning to face his brother, hand automatically stuffing his phone into his pocket.

Ferb chuckled at the look on his face

“Breathe, Phin.” He reminded him

“She’s going to dress up today.” Phineas reminded him, “She always dresses up on Mondays.”

“And you always drool over her, tell her she’s beautiful, and then spend the day glaring at any other guy that dares look at her that isn’t you or me.” He flashed a grin “Now calm down and breathe” he chuckled

Phineas took a deep breath, taking a moment before offering a smile

“Ready to go?”

The Brit nodded his head, having dressed himself while Phineas was on the phone, and the duo headed downstairs. Their mom was awake with Candace, both sitting at the island counter in the kitchen, and they greeted the boys with smiles.

“Good morning boys.” Linda greeted warmly “Did you sleep well?”

Ferb nodded in response, and Phineas smiled at his mother, leaning over and kissing her gently on the cheek

“Yes. Yes I did.” He replied “Did you?”

“Yes.” She smiled “I made you both your lunches. They’re in the fridge, so don’t forget them.” As she spoke, Ferb took them and stuffed them into their proper backpacks. Linda giggled “I guess that solves that.” He offered his mother a smile

“How are you, Candace?” Phineas asked

Candace yawned, covering her mouth with her hand before responding, an enthusiastic smile on her face despite her obvious exhaustion.

“I’m fantastic, Phineas. Absolutely fantastic.” She held out her hand, and Phineas’ gaze darted to it, a gasp escaping him when he noticed the glittering ring on her finger.

“Jeremy proposed!?” he cried, smile lighting up his face


“Yeah.” She practically squeed, blue eyes shining with enthusiasm

Phineas darted over and wrapped his arms around her

“Congrats!” he cried

She giggled

“Thanks, Phin.”

Ferb approached next and hugged her tightly

“Congratulations.” He smiled

“Thanks, Ferb.” She beamed

“Why are we congratulating Candace?” Isabella asked as she walked into the room, Emily following closely behind

“Jeremy proposed last night.” She beamed, holding out her hand for the girls to see

Both squealed and threw their arms around the redheaded woman

“I’m so happy for you!” Isabella cried

“Congrats, girl!” Emily cheered

Candace giggled once more

“Thanks, girls.”

“Good morning, Izzie.” Phineas greeted, walking over and handing her a piece of toast, his cheeks pink as he examined her outfit. The woman was clad in a pink mini-dress, paired with black heels. There was a dark pink belt hanging loosely on her hips, and she had white bracelets dangling on her wrists. “You look amazing.”

“Thanks.” She smiled, taking the toast and smiling gratefully “And good morning to you, too.”

Ferb offered a smile to Emily and handed her a piece of toast as well, which she gratefully accepted with a smile. The woman was clad in a white skirt, a light blue tank top, and brown shoes. Ferb smiled

“You look lovely.”

She blushed and offered a smile

“Thanks.”

“Well, we had better head out. We can’t be late.” Phineas smiled

“Okay, kids. See you tonight.” Linda called as the group trooped out of the room

When they arrived at school Phineas walked Isabella to her locker, glaring daggers at every guy that glanced her way, while Ferb lead Emily to the office to get her lock and papers.

“Just a moment, have a seat please.” The secretary replied when Emily informed her who she was

They sat down beside each other, and after a moment Ferb reached out and gently took her hand. They were silent until her name was called. He released her hand so she could stand, and she was back within a couple minutes with her papers, her lock, and her locker number.

While they walked to her locker –which was conveniently right next to Phineas and Ferbs own lockers- Ferb took her schedule and read it over.

“We have everything except French together.” He responded, glancing at her as she began jamming her belongings into the locker “But you have that with Izzie.”

“And my classes with Phineas?” she questioned, shooting him a glance as she clicked the lock onto her locker

“Phineas is in all of the same classes as me.” He replied “But Isabella is in every class with you.”

“Okay, great.” She offered a smile and took the schedule when he held it out to her “So…” she paused “Which way is room 204?” she asked sheepishly

He let out a laugh

“This way.” He took her hand and gently lead her away “You nervous?”

“Is it that obvious?” she asked

He smiled warmly

“Don’t worry. I’m here for you through it all.” He promised