On screen, The Summer I Turned Pretty has finally made Belly choose Conrad as her endgame love. But off screen, the sweetest and most surprising “love story” of all might just be the incredible friendship between Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) and Lola Tung (Belly).

A Friendship So Close It Sparked Jealousy

Sources say that Gavin and Lola bonded instantly when they first began working together — joking, texting, and supporting each other both on and off set. Their closeness even sparked a little misunderstanding at the beginning: Gavin’s wife reportedly suspected that there might be “something more” between the two. But those rumors quickly dissolved when she got to know Lola personally. Now, the three of them are so close that Lola even exchanged numbers with Gavin’s wife, and they all consider each other genuine friends.

Not Just Co-Stars, But Real-Life Confidants

Fans may swoon over Belly and Conrad’s romance on screen, but behind the scenes, it’s Jeremiah and Belly — or rather Gavin and Lola — who can’t stop making each other laugh, sharing personal stories, and showing up for one another. Their bond is described as one built on trust, respect, and the kind of chemistry that goes far beyond what’s written in a script.

Where Does Christopher Briney Fit In?

And what about Christopher Briney, who plays Conrad? While Lola’s friendship with Gavin is on another level, she also maintains a warm relationship with Chris. In fact, Lola herself has said she views Chris like “a kind next-door big brother” — supportive, easygoing, and someone she’s always happy to have around. It may not be as tight as her bond with Gavin, but it’s still full of affection and respect.

On screen, it’s Belly and Conrad forever. But off screen, fans can’t help but ship the real-life bestie duo: Gavin and Lola, the friendship that no plot twist can ever break.