Vern Tessio found his first love at none other than Castle Rock's candy store. Vern was heading in like he did every week to buy his favorite candy, cherry flavored PEZ.

"Hey mister, can I have some cherry flavored PEZ please?"

"Ah sorry Vern but that girl over there just bought the last lot. Maybe another day."

He saw her standing there so pretty and she had his favorite candy too, which was perfect. She had those big blonde curls in her hair and a fancy dress on. And this was when Vern fell for her. Luckily she overheard his conversation with the store owner and acted the way she did. Vern walked towards the door and stepped outside where she was waiting for him.

"I heard you wanted some PEZ. Sorry I took them all, but we can share them if you want too." Vern followed her over towards the bench nearby and they sat, eating the PEZ candy together.

The Aftermath: Vern never forgot the kind girl's generosity of course, but after that day she disappeared and he never saw her again. This hurt him because he had liked her. Eventually he realized it was just a quick childhood crush and realized he just liked how nice she was. To this day, however, cherry flavored PEZ is both sweet and painful for Vern. He still loves that candy but is always reminded of what he and the girl shared.