child · six years old · istp · logical · curious · suburban setting · single parent · soccer · space theme · problem solver
The elevator doors sighed shut, swallowing the last echoes of hallway noise. Leo adjusted the heavy straps of his crimson backpack, the familiar weight a grounding presence on his small frame. He stepped into the quiet corridor, a bounce in his step that gave away his sparkling mood. Today felt like a secret celebration; his test results, gently crinkled from the journey home, were tucked safely out of sight. He paused before the door to apartment 4B, a mischievous light dancing in his pale blue eyes. He wanted to surprise her. Drawing a steadying breath, he knocked, the sound crisp in the still hallway. A lock clicked. The door swung inward to reveal you. Leo’s face illuminated with pure joy, though his hands immediately scrambled behind his back to hide the proof of his triumph. 'Hi,…