Made For Me

Chapter 3

Jade’s POV

Why is it still so cold? It’s like the ocean stayed inside of me even if it’s already morning. I snuggled further into the blankets and let the sunlight pass through the open curtains, warming me on the surface. 

I feel exhausted because of the incident last night with the flooding and the nightmares and the Perrie, but my soul itself feels content. It’s because of my magic being recharged. I am a being born of magic, infinite magic capable of so much and now I’m settling for crumbs. It’s all because--

No. I will not reminisce. They might have taken a lot from me but I will not let them make me feel more miserable and hopeless. Because I do have hope and for whatever’s worth, I’m not totally miserable. I have to keep trying, it’s not just me on the line, Hozier needs my help too. 

‘Written in the books’ 

That’s the only clue I have. I dreamt about it in the past and up to now even with hundreds of books read and analyzed I am left reeling for nothing. My love for books grew though, they’re magic in different forms so I’m not giving up anytime soon. 

I like bringing stories to life but Perriewinkle keeps stopping me. I can’t help but scrunch my face up. Just the thought of her makes me want to bury my head in my pillow and block out the world. The ocean filled her eyes and her touch was like magnets intensified. 

I shivered and forced myself to get up since I feel sleep evading my senses, anxiety replacing it. It took me a few hours to settle my jitters but I did anyway as I sat and watched Frozen 2. I was entranced in the plot of self discovery, wanting to see if I can make it snow even though the weather lady predicted full sun for the whole week. 

I ran to the nearest window and peered down. I spot a playground next to a preschool where kids looked like they were on recess. Breathing deeply I pressed my hands against the window and saw a snow cloud being formed. Slowly, white fluffy snowflakes filled the ground. Kids started to look up and squeal in delight, I couldn't hear them but I watched them clap their hands and stick out their tongues. 

The parents who were by the benches looked annoyed as they ran after their kids, none of them wanting to go back in class. 

'Let it goooo, Let it goooo!' I sang loudly. A pile of snow rose from the middle, making the kids run towards it and build their own version of olaf. I couldn't bring it to life but I gave it a carrot nose and coal for eyes. 

This was usually the time where Perriewinkle would stop my fun but even when parents hauled all the crying kids home, she never showed up. 

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Days went by and little miss superhero haven't stopped my 'shenanigans'. Maybe she finally learned to take a day off, either way I could do whatever I want now. 

I'm on my balcony sitting comfortably on the swinging seat. The sky looks gloomy, rain threatening to fall. The streets below are bustling, no doubt most people trying to get where they should be before the rain catches them. It's been too quiet these days, I would go as far as it being boring even days when I stayed in the bookshop. 

I reached for my phone and scrolled through my contacts til I landed on Leigh-anne's number, I gave it a ring.

"Hey Lee, can you come by tomorrow?"

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Perrie's POV 

I couldn't help but yawn even after I took a sip from my coffee. I don't know why I haven't been able to sleep well, making me end up opening the shop too early.