Conrad POV

Ever since I've transferred to Stanford in California, Belly has been on my mind 24/7. Being so far away is extremely painful. I've thought about writing to her or calling, or even coming to visit, but I knew I couldn't because the minute I saw her, I'd be hooked. That night in the motel room was one of the most painful nights ever. I still remember every single detail. I had to let her go because I knew I wouldn't be there for her and Jere always would. The only thing I can actually enjoy in California is tanning and surfing, but it's not the same without Belly here in her bikini, drooling over me, me drooling over her.

That night I was moping around and missing Belly. Suddenly my phone started ringing to Love Story by Taylor Swift. I knew it by heart, a ringtone Belly set for herself. Not wanting to seem desperate, I let it ring a few times; I truly did like the ringtone so I just listened to it. When I finally answered, Belly was on the other line, breathing heavily.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Conrad?"

"Yes, it's me."

"Wow, you sound different!"

"I guess I didn't really notice. What's up?"

"Are you doing anything this summer, like starting tomorrow?"

"Hmmm, no, I don't think so. Why?"

"I need you to book the closest flight to Cousins you can get."

"Yeah, I'll do that when we hang up," yes! Belly wants me to come to Cousins to see her. "Is there a specific reason why?"

"Well," she hesitated. I hate when she does that. "Yes, I have something I need to discuss with you that's too important for over the phone."

"Ok, I'll be there right away!"

"One more thing."

"Yea?"

"We won't be alone."

"That's ok. Who else is there?" Hold it together, Con.

"Taylor and Anika."

"That's it?" I was expecting Jere to be there, too.

"Yep. Oh, and call when you're half an hour away from Cousins."

"Ok, I'll see you ASAP!"

"Love you"

"Love you too, Belly" Wow, she just said I love you. I can't believe I'm 23 and still have a "school-girl" crush!

My flight to Cousins was in four hours. I can't believe I got one so soon. The only thing is, I'm flying first-class. It cost me $500, but it's worth it! The sooner I see Belly, the better! I'm hoping I stay in Cousins, so it's only a one-way flight. I printed out my receipt:

San Francisco International (CFO) Airport

to

Westerly State (WST) Airport

San Francisco, California

to

Westerly, Rhode Island

Flight #:23140

Seat#:A3

First Class

One-way

No Stops

Total:$521.99

I can't believe I'm going to see Belly! I also wouldn't mind seeing Taylor again and meeting Anika, who she talks about all the time when we rarely talk.

Taylor POV

"Who were you on the phone with?"

Belly smirked, "Conrad."

I snorted. "The Conrad Fisher?"

"What's so funny?"

"Well, you just dumped Jeremiah's sorry butt and now you're picking up Conrad?"

"No, Conrad's gonna kick his sorry ass."

"Ha! When? Isn't he in sunny California?"

"Not tomorrow, he won't be."

"He's coming here?"

"Well, no. To Cousins."

"Seriously? Who's gonna be there?"

"Us! Taylor, Anika, you're coming to Cousins with me!"

"Ok! Cool, can't wait!" we said in unison.

"Let's go."

"What do you mean?"

"Everything's packed in our dorm, so let's go. Conrad's gonna be here tomorrow." Anika was our roommate, too.

"Whatever."

We ended up driving all night so when we got there we all crashed."

Anika POV

We got to Cousins at 2:30 this morning. It was a long drive and I was the only one awake now. I looked at the clock, 9:05. Ugh! All of a sudden Belly's phone rang to Love Story by Taylor Swift. I knew that ringtone anywhere.

"Belly, wake-up!" I shoved her phone at her. "it's Conrad."

She took it and said "Hey! Where are you?" There was murmuring on the other line.

"Ok, see u soon."

"Taylor, wake-up!" Belly screamed.

"What?" Taylor mumbled drowsily.

Belly threw her keys. "Take my car, Conrad's half an hour away and I want to be alone for a little while. I'll text you when to come back."

"Take Anika?"

"Yes, of course. Alone."

"Right."

"Why do we have to take your car?" I asked.

"Cause Con knows my car and when he pulls up and sees your car he'll think I left."

"Ok."

"Where do we go?" Taylor asked.

"Anywhere, I don't care!" Belly yelled.

"Bye!" Taylor and I said together.

Belly POV

I just got rid of Tay and Anika and now I need to clean up the house. It took about 10 minutes to do so because we just arrived. Jere and I had already been here on spring break so the pool was filled. I shot into the bathroom, put on my brand new, hot pink string bikini. Just after I put my clothes on over, there was a knock at the door.

I was expecting Conrad, but instead it was the paper boy. Apparently the summer house now got the Sunday paper? I got rid of him and ten minutes later I got a call from Conrad.

"Hello?"

"I'm here, did you get a new car?

"Nope, why."

"Your car's not here and you always take your or Jere's car. And this isn't his either."

"I'll be home really soon, just knock first so you don't scare Anika the first time you meet her!" Sure enough, Conrad came and knocked on the door. Slowly, I opened it and smiled.

His jaw dropped. "I thought you weren't here?"

"What? I can't tell a little lie?" Conrad had changed a lot since the last time I saw him. He walked up shirtless with a 6-pack. It was incredible! He was tan and muscular and had the same golden hair and piercing blue eyes just like I remember.

Conrad POV

Belly was drop dead gorgeous. Long, model-like legs, astonishing brown-gold hair, and a glowing face that was surprisingly tan. 'How did she pull that off?' I wondered.

"Where are Anika and Taylor?"

"I got rid of them," she smirked.

The question I've been avoiding, "And Jere?"

"That's why you're here."

At that news, I bent down and kissed her. Belly and I were making out on the front of our summer house. I grabbed her firm butt and shoved her against the wall. A few seconds later we came up for air. That was when we decided to go inside so I could hear the story.

She started "it was the day of final exams and we were all in my dorm, Taylor, Anika, Jere, and I. I was telling the girls how I was gonna break up with Jere that afternoon and when he came over, I was in the bathroom. I came out and Jeremiah and I hugged until I realized the scent on him was perfume, and not mine. I screamed and swore at him then cried. Taylor and Anika were comforting me when Jere put his hand in his pocket and something crunched. I pulled it out and it was an empty condom wrapper." I made an awful face at this, I couldn't believe he cheated on her. "I slapped him and so did Taylor, Anika punched him in the gut. He just left and I went after him and slapped the trash into his hand. He even had the nerve to ask if he was forgiven. Then I decided to call you and we all came here."

"Wow, oh my god, Belly. I'm so sorry, I never thought he would cheat on you."

"Me neither. Now that that's off my chest I'm gonna go for a swim, join me?"

"Uh, yea sure, just let me go change." When I was done changing Belly was already out by the pool. I got right in and watched Belly take her clothes off. She climbed right in, too.

I had to ask, "um, Belly?"

"Yea"

"This is gonna be an odd question."

"Hit me."

"Are you a virgin?"

Her mouth flew open. "Are you?"

"I asked first."

"I'll tell if you tell." She was smirking.

I couldn't let this opportunity go. I took a deep breath, "yes."

Once again, her mouth hung open. "I told you, now it's your turn." I said.

"Yes." My smile was huge.

"The bikini you're wearing is very flattering, you know."

"Thank you."

We were just hanging out and talking when I realized that Belly was looking at me the same way she used to.

"I still love you." We blurted out at the same time.

"What?" We said again in unison. She swam over to me and we started kissing. I couldn't help myself so I tugged at her bikini top. She lifted her arms up and off it came. She was gorgeous. I couldn't help but stare. While I was staring at her boobs, she was staring at my crotch and tugging at my shorts. I nodded and soon I was exposed. I couldn't leave it at that so I started to pull down her bottoms. Surprisingly, she let me.

She looked at me with intense, loving eyes, "let's do it."

I slipped inside. It felt so good to finally have the person I loved. She was very quiet, which wasn't that surprising for Belly now that I thought of it.

Just then, Jeremiah walked through the glass doors and found us.