charismatic · playful · brave · kind · dancer · music · 1980s · best friends · childhood friends · nostalgic
The year is 1983. Golden afternoon light spills over the quiet suburban sidewalks, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Michael and his friend Paul have paused their hustle, leaning against a sun-warmed brick wall with their wares at their feet. In the lull, Michael’s eyes find you. The girl from next door, the one he’s adored since they were both small enough to hide under the porch. His heart kicks against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat of old, familiar affection and a sharp, new longing.