The Summer I Turned Pretty, #2
It's Not Summer Without You
by Jenny Han
Contents
Chapter Fourteen
Overview
Jeremiah and Belly search Conrad’s dorm and learn from Eric and Sophie that Conrad likely fled to Cousins Beach. Belly secretly discovers a Tiffany infinity necklace clearly meant for her, confirming Conrad’s feelings. Jeremiah convinces Mr. Fisher to let him handle it, and Belly agrees to go to Cousins to bring Conrad back.
Summary
Jeremiah and Belly arrive at Conrad’s campus, feeling out of place amid dorm bustle. They reach Conrad’s room and meet his roommate, Eric, who has no idea where Conrad went and casually flirts with Belly, unsettling her. The sparse room underscores how little Conrad shares of himself at college.
A girl named Sophie stops by, prompting Jeremiah to press for information. She mentions Conrad said he was going to the beach to surf, implying he headed to Cousins. This gives Jeremiah the lead he needs.
Jeremiah calls Mr. Fisher, assuring him Conrad is safe and insisting he, not their father, should retrieve Conrad to avoid provoking him. While Jeremiah steps out, Belly searches Conrad’s desk and finds a hidden Tiffany box with an infinity necklace. She realizes it is meant for her, recalling their winter phone calls and how Conrad tutored her in trigonometry, which had deepened her feelings.
Jeremiah returns and explains the plan: he will go to Cousins and needs Belly’s help because Conrad still cares what she thinks. Despite shame over their last harsh exchange, Belly agrees to come. After Jeremiah leaves the room briefly, Belly puts on the necklace, privately claiming the proof of Conrad’s affection as they prepare to leave for Cousins.
Who Appears
- Belly (Isabel) ConklinNarrator; searches Conrad’s dorm, finds an infinity necklace meant for her, and agrees to go to Cousins.
- Jeremiah FisherConrad’s brother; leads the search, calls their father, and resolves to retrieve Conrad from Cousins.
- Conrad FisherAbsent but central; has fled campus, likely to Cousins; kept a Tiffany infinity necklace for Belly.
- Eric TruskyConrad’s roommate; unhelpful about Conrad’s whereabouts, provides dorm access, and mentions a pizza debt.
- SophieNeighbor who casually reports Conrad said he was going to the beach to surf.
- Mr. FisherFather; on a call, permits Jeremiah to handle Conrad, avoiding direct confrontation.