The summer she turned pretty and he changed

Chapter 14 car ride

3rd pov

The boys just got home from their time on the beach.

''you should have seen her face when I told her. She thought it was funny''. Blake laughed. ''of course, Nicole thought that I mean I still think it's funny''. Conrad scoffed. ''of course, you do. It was your idea after all. You know I got grounded for two whole weeks because of that and it wasn't exactly worth it''.

Blake smiled mischievous. ''may have been my idea for you dressing up as a girl to trick Jeremiah, but you still did it. I remember he had nightmares for days after. Mom was so pissed even, because you scarred Jeremiah for some time''. Conrad smiles thinking about that day, but it quickly fades away. ''yeah and now, I regret it. Also I can't believe we really tricked him''.

Blake shrugs. ''well, I mean mom really did your makeup great. You were kind of unrecognized. I just can't believe she really buyed that crap, that you were testing your halloween costume for a joke''.

Conrad rolls his eyes. ''neither can I. I mean we were young, but still. It was so weird. If I even remember correctly, Jere didn't even speak to us for a month. He was so pissed''. Blake smiles. ''that's right. Or well he did speak to me, but all i got was many outburst from him. You on the other hand, got the silent treatment for a month. I think you got it easier''.

Conrad shoves his little brother slightly. ''you think i got it easier? Hell no. Dad gave me a lecture about it. Said that was childish and not something a twelve year old should do, to a ten year old. As so, if it is your own brother''.

At the mention of Adam Fisher, Blake groaned. ''oh don't remind me. You weren't the only one that got yelled at by dad. I mean he took my nintendo for two whole weeks. Said that it's my punishment for coming up with the idea and prank my little brother''.

Conrad huffs. ''of course classic old dad. Jeremiah was always the favourite wasn't he?''. Blake shook his head slightly as he patted Conrad's shoulder. ''actually, you and him both. I was the least favourite one, still am''.

''dude, don't say that. I mean we both know how dad is, he's an asshole. Loves us, but still an asshole. Think Jere is more of a favourite than I am now tho. But hey, we don't care about him. We have each other after all''.

Blake's face light up. ''you're right we do have each other. That's what matters''. The two brother's gave each other a fist bump.

The door swung open. Both boys stopped their conversation and looked to see who was coming.

Susannah and Laurel were the first one in. Seeing her sons Susannah smiled. ''oh boys. You just have to see Belly. She is just breathtaking... just see for yourselves''.

Both of them nods and stands up from their place on the couch.

''don't drool, Blake'', Conrad teased. The boy rolled his eyes.

He was about to answer when Belly entered, with her outfit she was going to use at the debutant tea party.

Blake gulped at the sight. ''wow, Belly you look great. Doesn't she look great Blake?'', Conrad was the first one to speak. Blake didn't answer him. He just starred at Belly in awe. The girl noticed and blushed by his stern gaze on her.

Conrad nudged his brother to get him to speak. ''oh, uh yeah you look alright''. Conrad mentally facepalmed himself for his brother's response.

You could see on the Conklin girl that response wasn't the one she was hoping for. ''oh, thanks'', she dry responded.

''come on Blake. She looks beautiful. Just wait until the debutant ball. I have a feeling she would take your breath more away'', Susannah said directly looking at her middle son.