Chapter Twenty Five

Madeline’s POV

“About The Author”

And just below those blessed bolded words,

“Julian-”

*Flashback*

“Julian! You’re going to break it! Give it back-!”

“Hold on Maddie, I’m trying to fix it-”

“Gimmie!”

“Almost- there. Fixed!”

“Finally! Thank you thank you thank you!”

“Maddie- I need to put the eight ball down before you hug me, it might break again!”

“Fine!” I pouted, expecting an exasperated response in return, but none came. Eventually, I turn back only to meet his wise eyes, pain from his parents hidden behind guarded spectacles.

“Thanks JayJay.”

*End of Flashback*

“Julian Johnson”

My eyes flutter against the print, the words sinking into my mind like ink seeping onto a blank page.

Julian. Johnson.

JayJay