This is my own version and continuation of Jenny Han's brilliantly written 'Summer' trilogy. I warn you I am new to writing fanfic, and to be honest didn't even know what they were until I had my sister explain it to me. But hey, sounds like fun. And I absolutely love this book (who doesn't) so I thought I'd give it a go.
"I go wherever you go," he says, launching us into the water. This is our start. This is the moment it becomes real. We are married. We are infinite. Me and Conrad. The first boy I ever slow danced with, ever cried over. Ever loved.
Chapter 1
Could this be happening? The day I had forever been dreaming of since I was ten years old finally came true, today I was Mrs. Isabel Fisher. It was so surreal I couldn't believe it, every birthday cake wish, all those nights of dreaming, reminiscing old memories... to end up here. I guess that's the perfect thing about infinity, it's never ending with no start and no end- it's just a feeling that can not be traced back to a simple "when", because looking back through strung together memories there was never a single moment when I realized I loved him. I just always felt right. And I knew somehow Conrad and I would always find a way back to each other.
The music began playing Stay by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, but to be honest I could barely hear to over the my uncontrollably racing heart. I worried the thumping was so loud, that everyone surrounding us could hear it. Conrad didn't seem to notice, but could tell that I was nervous, he kissed me gently on my forehead. I was never good with crowds, I was also not used to wearing semi-high heels, which Taylor insisted I buy. I suddenly had a vision of tripping, wiping out in front of our entire family, and being the next viral video. Headline being-'Bride Falls, Takes Down Wedding Party Like Giant Bowling Ball'. Conrad grabbed me closer, I laid my chin comfortably on his shoulder. His shirt was still very wet from our secret beach expedition. Suddenly that vision went away, and the only thing in my mind was Conrad, the boy who would never let me fall.
"You okay?" He whispered softly in my ear.
"Perfect." I whispered back. I saw a smile form across his face. "Are you surprised we ended up here?" I asked.
Still holding me, hands balanced around my waist, and mine draped gently over his shoulders, he replied, "Not at all".
I leaned in closer to his ear and with a definite sureness, whispered, "Me either..." He twirled me around, spinning me closer.
Most of me wasn't surprised at all, Conrad and I were always meant to be together since the beginning, that I was sure of. Every summer of my life has brought me closer to this one, this moment. However deep, deep down, I guess I was a little bit- I mean just a few summer's ago Jeremiah and I had been engaged. How did we get from that to here, where did the time go? I still remembered everything Jeremiah had told me that day, our wedding day and I meant everything I told him. He asked me that day, if part of me still loved Conrad. But the truth was, my heart was divided, Conrad would always have a part of it. But I soon realized that so would Jeremiah, it's just how it was. He was my best friend and I really did love him. I just loved Conrad more.
Jeremiah's POV:
I stood on the side of the dance floor and watched her dance (or attempt to dance). They came back soaking wet, her hair no longer in perfect curls. And as much as I didn't want to admit it... she looked happy. The entire wedding thing was bittersweet, the better half of me was happy knowing she was happy. The other half was slightly devastated. I came to the wedding with Shauna, a friend from work and somewhat on and off again girlfriend, nothing serious. Nothing compared to the relationship I had with Belly.
If it was anyone else, I might have been mad, but this was Belly. After our almost wedding, it took every part of me, to stop myself from chasing after her. There would be no point, if I did catch up to her, what would I say. Beside I was the one that had let her go. I meant what I said, she deserved to find out for sure. But I also knew, that once she was gone, she'd be gone for good. I was the reason she went running back to Con, I let it happen; all because I kept telling myself that I was the good brother. I only wished she could see it too.
After the newlyweds had finished her first dance, the crowd cheered. I glanced over at Laurel who was being handed a tissue, courtesy of Taylor. She had been tearing up too, her mascara beginning to smudge. Girls are just too emotional I thought. I remember when Belly and I were dating, she'd constantly complain about her friendship with Taylor. After a few nights of swearing she would never speak to her again, they would eventually forgive each other and go back to being best friends- happened every time. At the end of the day they were there for each other. I missed having someone like that, a person who had my back no matter what I did and what new level of stupidness I achieved. Back in the day, Conrad was that person. He wasn't just my older brother, my confidant, he was my friend. He was the only one who truly understood what I was going through when mom died, of course because he was feeling the exact same thing. After the whole Belly drama, Conrad and I just weren't the same, as brothers, let alone as friends. In regards to our friendship; it was long gone, nonexistent.
So yeah guys that's the end of Chapter 1, tell me what you think, I tried to keep it as factual to the book as possible. But please correct me if I wrote something inaccurately :) I'm going to try and have a chapter out every few days, since it's summer and I have no life. Stay tuned for the next installment!