Here’s the thing every fan debates over pizza: who is the better brother? It’s like choosing between chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies — one is clear, comforting, and sunny (Jeremiah), while the other is dark, intense, and a little bitter (Conrad). Belly gets stuck in the middle, like you do when your two best friends are arguing and you’re just trying to enjoy the party. She loves both, but in completely different ways.
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Conrad is the complicated choice. He’s the boy who brings you soup when you’re sick but can’t say how he feels. He’s the one who shows up late but brings your favorite candy. That’s why we hold our breath. We want him to get it right. We want him to be the guy who finally says, “I choose you” without the brooding silence. And honestly? He does, eventually. But he takes the scenic route.
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Remember that time Conrad fixed the car radio just so Belly could hear her favorite song? Or when he held her hand at the beach while the waves crashed? Those tiny gestures are like the inside jokes you share with your best friend. They’re the real proof. Love isn’t always grand gestures — it’s the boy who remembers you hate pickles on your burger. Conrad remembers.
Belly, for her part, has to grow up too. She learns that love isn’t just about wanting someone — it’s about seeing them for who they are. And let’s be real, we’ve all had that moment where we idealized a crush, only to realize they had bad habits and annoying quirks. That’s Belly’s journey.
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