The Choice That Split the Fandom in Half
Few TV love triangles have sparked as much rage and denial as this one. What should have been a simple question — who did she choose? — turned into a full-blown fandom war. Because the answer challenges the romantic narrative many fans desperately want to believe.
Jeremiah Wasn’t the Accident Fans Claim He Was
There’s a popular argument that Jeremiah was only ever an option because Conrad “stepped back.” But that ignores a crucial fact: Conrad and Belly never actually had an honest conversation about their feelings in Season 2. No mutual confession. No closure. Emotional distance isn’t the same as rejection — and that gray area is exactly where Jeremiah stepped in.
She Didn’t Choose Love — She Chose Safety
Belly didn’t wake up one day and realize Jeremiah was her soulmate. She chose him because he was emotionally available, predictable, and less likely to shatter her. Conrad had the power to destroy her emotionally — Jeremiah didn’t. Choosing the safer option doesn’t make it romantic; it makes it human.
Guilt Played a Bigger Role Than Fans Want to Admit
One uncomfortable truth keeps resurfacing: Belly felt responsible for Jeremiah. She promised not to abandon him again, and that promise weighed heavier than her own desires. Love thrives on choice — not obligation. When guilt becomes the glue holding a relationship together, cracks are inevitable.
The “Best Friend” Label Was a Warning Sign, Not a Compliment
Calling someone a best friend can be beautiful — unless it’s used to avoid confronting deeper feelings. Belly repeatedly framed Jeremiah as her best friend, while others described him as “like a brother.” Meanwhile, her reactions to Conrad told a completely different story. Chemistry doesn’t lie, even when characters do.
Why the Relationship Lasted — And Why It Failed
Many fans point to the length of Belly and Jeremiah’s relationship as proof it was real. But longevity doesn’t equal compatibility. Distance from Conrad made it easier to pretend unresolved feelings didn’t exist. The moment those feelings resurfaced, the relationship unraveled fast — painfully fast.
Codependency Masquerading as Love
What looked like devotion was often emotional codependence. Belly nurtured and sacrificed; Jeremiah resented and demanded. Neither truly grew. Instead of pushing each other forward, they kept each other stuck — bonded by grief rather than love.
The Engagement That Exposed the Truth
The engagement wasn’t proof of commitment — it was proof of denial. Belly was willing to give up her dreams, delay her future, and shrink herself to keep a promise. Real love doesn’t require self-erasure. And the relationship cracked almost immediately under the weight of reality.
Why Fans Still Refuse to Let This Go
Accepting that Belly chose Jeremiah out of fear rather than love forces fans to confront something uncomfortable: sometimes the person chosen isn’t “the one.” Sometimes the epic love story doesn’t disappear — it waits.
Infinity Was Never Erased — Just Delayed
Whether fans like it or not, the story consistently pointed in one direction. Jeremiah was important. He mattered. But he was never the endgame. And that truth, more than anything, is why this debate still burns.
