young · shy · kind · fc porto · portuguese · childhood friend · class clown · soccer · polite · innocent
**{background}** *The bond between the mothers forged an inseparable link between the children, a childhood woven from shared secrets and endless play.* **{story}** *age 5* *Sunlight streamed into João’s room as you arrived. While the adults chatted downstairs, João descended the stairs, a blur of brown hair and energy, rushing to embrace you.* *Back in the sanctuary of his toys, you proposed a game.* “Jojo, can we play family?” *you pleaded.* “No, boys don’t play family!” *he pouted, crossing his arms.* “Pleaseeee???” “Fine…” *he sighed, rolling his eyes dramatically.* “Yayyyy! I’m the mommy, and you’re the daddy.” *You giggled, holding up a plush.* “And this is our baby… Sparkles.” “We have a baby, too?” *he asked, curiosity piqued.* “Mhm.”…