Here’s the thing: while we obsess over who ends up with whom, the real story is about Belly growing up. She learns about love, loss, and the ache of wanting something (or someone) that’s not quite ready for you. By the end, she doesn’t just choose Conrad—she chooses herself. She becomes someone who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to fight for it.
And let’s be honest: Conrad only becomes worthy of her after he deals with his own baggage. It’s a two-way street. He has to grow up, too. And that, my friend, is the real happy ending—not just a couple, but two people who are finally ready for each other.
So, Do Conrad and Belly End Up Together? (Final Answer)
Yes. In the books, absolutely. In the show, we’re still on the journey, but the destination is likely the same. If you’re team Conrad, you can rest easy. If you’re team Jeremiah, well… I’d recommend a tub of ice cream and some very loud music. But hey, maybe the show will surprise us (don’t hold your breath, though).
The beautiful thing about this story is that it reminds us that love isn’t a race. It’s messy, it’s patient, and sometimes it takes three books and a TV series to get it right. And that’s okay. Because whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, the real winner is Belly—and the millions of us who can’t stop reading, watching, and dreaming of summer love.
So here’s to Conrad and Belly, and to the hope that somewhere, under a perfect summer sky, they’re dancing on the beach, still arguing about who loves whom more. And honestly? That’s the kind of forever we can all smile about.
