Summer of '86 was the best summer of my life. I'll never forget it. I went along with my three best friends, Chris, Gordie, Teddy, and Vern, to go find a dead body. Ray Brower. I knew the name, but not exactly the kid.
My name is Ashley Barker. I'm nothing special. I have straight, sleek, black hair that goes to the middle of my back, and navy-blue eyes. I'm not tall, but I wouldn't call myself short.
I've known the guys since I moved to Castle Rock when I was three. We became best friends in kindergarten, and haven't separated since. I love them with all of my heart, and would do anything for them. I know they feel the same about me, too.
I live next door to Chris, and so I'm over there about 24/7. He's like my big brother (By a month and two days, I'll add) and I don't know if I could survive without him. He's been there for me through everything. Like when my mother died (he went to the funeral, and let me sleepover), or when I wanted to run away (talked me out of it, and let me sleepover also). He's my best friend, and I've always felt closer to him than Gordie, Teddy, or Vern.
Gordie's reminds me a lot like my mother was. Very cautious, but can be a hoot when your around him often. Me and him share the connection that we both lost someone very special in our lives. He's someone I can talk to about that, and Chris too, of course.
Teddy. Oh God, me and Teddy should be twins. He's crazy, and I'm almost just as crazy as him. If you gave us two guns, we'd rule the world within the hour. I love him so much, just like all of the other boys.
Vern is like a big teddy bear. He's not too bright, but he's always someone I can talk to. I don't sleepover that much because his mom is strict with the time we go to sleep, but I go over his house very often.
So those are the boys.
If you're wondering about me? I'm 13, going on 14. I live in a shitty house, right next to Chris's. I have my hard-working father, that barely has time for us. I have an older sister, Lauren. She's 20, and lives with her boyfriend somewhere not near us. She only visits on holidays.
And now, let me tell you all about the journey that changed my life. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the story!
I'm just saying I got this idea from Sweet as Candy By: irishrachel1
I am absolutely in love with that story!!!! Keep it going! PLEASE!
-Racetrackluva69