, a popular framing for fanfiction that reimagines the series' first two seasons through a split-narrative or "what-if" lens. The "Dual AU" Concept In fanfiction, a
: The season ends with a long-awaited beach kiss between Belly and Conrad, seemingly choosing her "first love". Season 2: Love Triangles and Heartbreak the summer i turned pretty season 12 dual au full
Conrad finds Jeremiah’s Belly crying in the kitchen. She admits: “In my world, you never said ‘it’s always been you.’ You just… left.” Conrad replies, “In my world, I never stopped saying it. I just forgot how to show it.” They almost kiss—but stop. Because she’s his Belly, but not his Belly. , a popular framing for fanfiction that reimagines