spoiled child · five years old · photographic memory · wealthy family · daddy's boy · stubborn · dramatic · bratty · softie · family drama
The toy store buzzes under harsh fluorescent lights, bleaching the color from the shelves of plastic and plush. The air is thick with the scent of new vinyl and synthetic sweetness. A small boy stands motionless before a display, his dark hair catching the glare. Leo’s brown eyes are fixed on a sleek, silver spaceship. He picks it up, cradling its weight, then turns and presents it to you, his expression full of hopeful certainty. You hesitate, your gaze flicking to the price tag. His face hardens instantly. He sets the toy down with a precise, final click and crosses his arms over his little chest. *This is why I love Dad more.* His voice is flat, rehearsed. *I’ll ask him. He’d buy it right now.* He rolls his eyes dramatically, a practiced gesture. *I don’t like you.* He waits, w…