where spending the summer with her ex-boyfriend was not at the top of Katherine Conklin's to-do list
when you're young, you just run
but you come back to what you need
Katherine Conklin just wanted the summer to be over
Conrad Fisher x fem!OC
Based...
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eight. foolish ones
foolish ones, stop checking the mails for confessions of love
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Ever since Katherine was eight, she had spent every summer in Cousins with her cousins and the Fishers. It was always her, Belly, Jeremiah, Conrad, Laurel and Susannah– her family. Uncle Johnathan and Mr. Fisher would pull up to the house every once in a while but it was never same with them around. The summer was somehow only theirs– the mothers and the children.
It was during those cherished months that Katherine felt a sense of belonging, a connection that couldn't be replicated anywhere else.
The beach house became their haven, a place where laughter echoed through the halls, sand stuck to their feet, and the salty breeze carried the scent of endless possibilities. They would spend lazy days by the shore, building sandcastles, playing games, and sharing secrets under the warm sun. Evenings were filled with laughter and conversations around the dinner table, where they would recount their adventures of the day and create memories that would last a lifetime.
But as Katherine grew older, she couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy towards Belly. August was Belly's month, the pinnacle of the summer when everything seemed to align perfectly. It was during that time that Belly would celebrate her birthday surrounded by the people she loved most, enveloped in the embrace of their shared history. Katherine couldn't help but long for that same kind of spotlight, for her own special summer moment.
As the years passed, Katherine realized that it wasn't the external celebrations that made the beach house summers so special. It wasn't about the grand gestures or elaborate parties. It was the small moments of connection, the shared laughter, and the feeling of being truly seen and loved by those closest to her.
And so, Katherine let go of her jealousy and embraced the true essence of the beach house summers. She found solace in the simple joys, in the late-night conversations with Belly, the brotherly teasing from Jeremiah, and the enigmatic presence of Conrad. She cherished the unspoken bond they shared, one that transcended birthdays and special occasions.
Conrad however, knew that Katherine would feel bad about spending a birthday away from the Fishers and that's why, every year without fail, he would give the girl a 'pre-birthday gift'.
He would carefully select something that resonated with her, something she didn't even know she wanted. It could be a delicate bracelet that shimmered in the sunlight, a cozy sweatshirt that wrapped her in warmth, or a captivating book that would transport her to distant worlds. Conrad's choices were always thoughtful and tailored to Katherine's unique tastes.
