"It comes and goes in waves
It always does, always does
We watch as our young hearts fade
Into the flood, into the flood"
• Season 1-3
• Based on the show 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
• Conrad Fisher x Fem oc
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When Belly emerged from the pool, water dripping from her hair and clothes, she couldn't help but smile. "You guys are ten-year-olds."
"For life." Liam responded smugly, his expression so sure of himself that Belly almost couldn't resist splashing him. Almost.
Belly looked down at her ankle, faking a limp as she began to swim slowly toward the pool's edge. "I think I twisted my ankle."
Sarah walked over the edge of the pool with a teasing smirk. "I'm pretty sure you'll survive, Bells."
"At least help me out." Belly insisted, her voice laced with feigned desperation.
Without hesitation, Sarah squatted down and extended her hand, her fingers waiting for Belly to grab hold. Belly's hand clasped Sarah's tightly, and with all her might, she pulled with all her might.
Sarah let out an unexpected yelp as she lost her balance, stumbling forward. She tumbled into the pool with a splash that was even bigger than Belly's, sending waves of water crashing around her.
As Sarah's head broke the surface, her eyes widened for a moment before she burst into laughter. "I hate you so much, Belly."
"Revenge is sweet." Belly replied gleefully, unable to suppress her grin as Sarah shook water from her hair.
Jeremiah, Steven, Liam and Conrad laughed along, their carefree chuckles filling the air as they made their way back toward the Summer House.
Belly and Sarah exchanged exasperated eye rolls but followed behind them, slowly swimming toward the pool's edge. They climbed out of the water, leaving a trail of droplets behind them as they made their way into the house.
Inside, they headed straight for the kitchen, where Susannah was cutting up fruit on the island counter. Jackie and Laurel stood nearby, chatting casually.
"Hi." Belly and Sarah greeted in unison, sitting down at the island as they dripped all over the floor.
"You're both dripping water all over the place." Laurel scolded with a soft laugh before disappearing out of the room to grab towels.
"Laur, Jack. They're gorgeous." Susannah whispered, casting a fond gaze at the teenage girls.
"I know." Laurel whispered back, a smile tugging at her lips as she watched Belly and Sarah.
"They grow up too quickly." Jackie added, her voice tinged with a sense of nostalgia.
Susannah walked around the island, her eyes glistening as she looked at the two teens. She reached out and took their hands in hers, holding them at arm's length. "You two have always been lovely, but, look at you."
Belly smiled, a little self-conscious under Susannah's intense gaze. "I think I look pretty much the same."
"You do not look the same at all." Susannah said, shaking her head with affection before pulling Belly into a close, lingering hug. It was the kind of hug that left you wondering if it would ever end, both of them holding on for a little longer than necessary. She pulled back and turned to Sarah, her eyes wide with admiration. "You're so pretty, Sarah. You're both growing up. You're in bloom. You're going to have an amazing, amazing summer. one you'll never forget."
