Gonzales

12

Leo keeping to himself, and often lost in his own world playing the guitar. He wasn't one to boast or make noise, content to simply enjoy his music in solitude.

A curious and energetic 5-year-old, wandered into the room where his older brother was playing. He had seen him strumming the guitar before, but today he was especially drawn to the sound. Quietly, he sat on the floor, eyes wide, listening intently to the soothing melody.

The older brother, noticing the Aurelio  had come to listen, kept playing, a small smile tugging at his lips. He wasn't used to having an audience, especially from his little brother, but he didn't mind. There was something special about sharing his music, even if only in silence.

The young boy, still, absorbed in the music, felt a sense of wonder and awe. He didn't fully understand the notes or chords, but he could feel the calm and the emotion in the music.

 It was a moment of quiet connection between the two brothers, without a word spoken—just the rhythm of the guitar and the presence of family.

After Leo finishes play the guitar and sits it aside. he sat on his bed , quietly reading a book. Aurelio bounces around the room, full of energy.

Aurelio runs up to Leo, " Leo! Wanna play with me? Wanna play superheroes? I can be the Flash!"

 Leo glances up, a bit startled" Uh... maybe later, Aurelio. I'm just trying to read right now."

Aurelio pouts, sitting on the floor " But it's boring to read. I wanna play now! You always read! You're always quiet."

Leo responded quietly" I like it. It helps me focus. It's kinda how I relax."

Aurelio tilts head, thinking" Relax? But you're just sitting. How can you relax when you're sitting? I like running and jumping."  He mimics jumping around the room"Like this!"

Leo smiles faintly "Yeah, I know. You're really good at jumping,Aurelio. I'm not... really good at jumping."

Aurelio grins wide " But you're good at reading! You know all the words. Can you teach me some? I wanna know all the words, too!"

Leo shrugs "I guess so... I could show you some later, if you want."

Aurelio bouncing again "Okay! But not later! Now! I wanna know like you! Teach me all the words, Leo! Please!"

Leo looking at Aurelio , feels a bit overwhelmed but tries to stay calm "Uh, okay... Okay, Aurelio . You know what? Let's start with something simple. Can you say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"? 

Aurelio pauses, furrows his brow "Uh... sup-uh-cali... wha?"

Leo laughs softly "It's a long word. But it's fun to say! Wanna try?"

Aurelio grins "Yes! Sup-er-ca-li-fra-gil-iss-tic-ex-pe-ali-do-shus! " Aurelio giggles" That was fun!"

Leo laughs too, feeling a little lighter " You did it! Not bad, Aurelio."

Aurelio said excited" I did it! I said the big word! Can we play now? We can be superheroes with big words!"

 Leo smiling more" Yeah, sure... we can be superheroes. You can be the Flash, and I guess I'll be... the Quiet One."

Aurelio giggles"The Quiet One? You're the best! Let's go save the world!"

Leo nodded " Alright, let's do it. But we're saving the world quietly, okay?"

Aurelio laughs" Super quiet!"

Leo chuckles softly "Yeah... super quiet."