The one where you and Conrad spend time together at the bonfire
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Every year the unofficial start to summer was the bonfire. It happened the weekend you went to cousins. The last couple of years you had begged your mom to go but she always said that you were too young. Jeremiah, Conrad and Steven would all go but you and Belly were stuck hanging out with the moms. This year was different.
You were 17 and your mom finally let you go. You and Belly were instructed to stick together the whole time and to not touch a sip of alcohol. You were okay with those rules as drinking had never really intrigued you and Belly was your best friend who you spend every second together with anyways. The boys would all be there, probably being stupid and so your side job was to also keep an eye on them, not that you could do anything to stop them if they were being stupid.
You and Belly picked out your cutest clothes, yours being a black pair of Jean shorts, and a dark green halter tank top, something you had just bought. Belly went with a light denim short and a yellow t-shirt.
At about 9pm your mom dropped you and Belly off at the beach and said she was coming to pick you up at 11. 2 hours was pretty good for a first time. As you walked across the beach you noticed some boys playing volleyball on the far side. There were couples all around the campfire hanging out, drinking, making out, the usual stuff you expected.
You saw Jeremiah and Steven over by the wood pile and decided to head over to talk to them. You didn't see Conrad with them and wondered he was. You had had a crush on Conrad for years. Growing up with each other you saw him go through all his awkward stages (and he saw you go through yours) but he always remained this kind, goofy guy that you loved. Conrad was a very mysterious and closed off guy so it was hard to tell what he was thinking most of the time. You never said anything to him because you didn't want to make things awkward. You played it pretty cool around him though, he had no idea that you liked him (or so you thought).
As you approached the two boys, Jeremiah opened his arms wide and smiled saying "ayyyyyy, I didn't think the moms would actually let you guys come". You laughed at him and said "yeah, well I'm pretty sure my mom is waiting in the parking lot with binoculars". Belly giggled "I wouldn't put it past her".
"Where's Conrad?" You asked to Jeremiah.
"Ahh, uhhh. I actually don't know to be honest. He disappeared a while ago". You could tell that Jeremiah was a little drunk. Steven was sober so you were glad that he was staying with him.
"Oh, oh, I- I think I see him over by the water down there" Jeremiah said pointing towards the water. You looked over and saw someone sitting down by the shore staring out at the water. It was too dark to tell who it was.
Belly looked over at you and gave you a head nod with the hidden message of "you go get him girl". You smiled at her and walked past her towards the water. As you got closer you could tell that it was Conrad.
You approached him quiet as to not spook him but loud enough that he knew you were there. You just stood beside him staring out at the water. It was so peaceful. You knew Conrad loved being at the water. Neither of you said anything for a while.
"Your mom actually let you come here?" Conrad asked still staring out at the water.
"Yea, with a curfew. She'll be storming the beach looking for me at 11:01" you said smiling. Conrad chuckled for it was definitely possible.
"Water is really peaceful isn't it?" You asked Conrad.
"It is" he breathed out. "I just needed some air. These kind of things I love the idea of but then i feel out of place sometimes. I want to have fun, I want to get drunk but sometimes I don't actually want to, y'know?" He looked over at you.
"We'll I don't" you laughed "but I do"
"I don't know, I just am not feeling it tonight and instead of being the party pooper over there I decided to come here and just be lame on my own".
You looked over at Conrad as he was staring out at the water "can I be lame with you here?"
Conrad chuckled "of course you can" and looked over at you smiling.
You and Conrad walked along the beach talking about your summer plans. Conrad just graduated and so you started talking about his college plans. You, headed into your senior year. The topic of school came up a lot but you didn't mind because Conrad told you all kinds of crazy stories of things he did.
"Mr. Peterson was so pissed. I tried to blame it on someone else but he knew it was me" Conrad explained
"I mean who else would try to roast a marshmallow on a Bunsen burner?"
"Steven"
"Other than Steven" you said at the same time.
You laughed. "Well I will not be doing that this year. I really gotta do well this year if I want a chance at going to a good school"
"You're gonna do great. Every big fancy college is going to want you" Conrad said reassuringly. You smiled.
You shivered a little bit feeling the cold breeze from the water. Conrad noticed your chill and took off his sweater and handed it to you.
You looked up at him as he handed it to you "thank you". Conrad nodded.
You found a bench towards the end of the beach and took a seat. Conrad sat on your left side and you took a deep breath.
"The moms want me to be a deb this year"
Conrad looked over at you surprised
"Really? Huh I didn't think that was your thing. Is Belly doing it?"
"Yeah, she actually seems excited about it. But I mean she'll make a much better deb than me anyways. I don't think I'll do a very good job but I don't want to disappoint the moms" you explained.
"First off the moms should be happy you're even considering it. And second off you would make a beautiful deb"
Beautiful. Hmm. He thinks you could be beautiful.
"Thanks" you said softly.
You both continued to look out at the water, watching the waves crash against the beach. You lean over and lean your head on Conrad's shoulder, suddenly feeling very brave.
He didn't pull away. Or move. He actually seemed to relax more.
You felt a buzz in your pocket. You lift your head off Conrad's shoulder to look at the text. It was your mom
Its 11:00. Meet me at the car please
Damn it had already been 2 hours.
"That was my mom. I gotta go back to the car before she sends the search party out"
You stood up from the bench and looked down at Conrad "thanks for tonight"
Conrad smirked "anytime"
As you took a couple steps you realized you still had Conrad's sweater on.
"Oh your sweater" you said as you started taking the sleeve off.
"Don't worry about it. I'll get it back another time" Conrad said
"Thanks" you said smiling. "Goodnight Conrad"
"Goodnight y/n"
As you walked across the beach to the car you couldn't help but smile. You caught up to Belly just before the parking lot.
"There you are y/n. I was starting to get worried you'd been swept away by the tide" Belly said laughing. "Have you been with Conrad this whole time"
You smiled and nodded your head. "I have so much to tell you" you said excitedly.
Belly grabbed your hand "oh my gosh. I can't wait"
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A/n: this is just a cute fluff thing. I've got some other ones in the works but thought I'd give you this one for now. Also I just finished watching season 2 (I know i was behind) and I need a season 3 immediately so that I can calm the anger inside of me. #teamconradforever. Anyways hope you enjoyed it, if you have any suggestions feel free to comment them or dm me. Okay byeeeee
