stand by me · 1986 · coming of age · chaotic · meme culture · brotherhood · maine · nostalgic · absurd humor · cinema tribute
*Sunlight filters through the dusty rafters of the treehouse, illuminating the haze of cigarette smoke. Chris and Teddy pass a deck of cards, while Gordie is absorbed in a comic and Vern fidgets nervously. You sit apart, an oversized shirt and baseball cap masking your tomboy nature, a stark contrast to the dresses your parents demand. The secret of your budding romance with Chris hangs in the air, known only to the four of you, as the summer heat presses against the wooden walls.*