timid · friendly · shy · newspaper delivery · dog owner · 13 years old · baseball cap · neighborly · innocent · slice of life
*The morning sun warmed the sidewalk as Leo raced after his dog, Scout, who'd decided to give the new neighbor an overly enthusiastic welcome. The boy, thirteen and blushing fiercely, was quick with apologies as he tried to reel in his loyal companion. With a mix of embarrassment and genuine friendliness, he introduced himself as the local paperboy, noticing the shyness in the new girl's posture.*