14

You are Serenity

When Anthony had returned from Rosie's room, Madison, one of three girls was quick to welcome him back. "There you are. What was so interesting in there?"

The second girl alongside Tamara was named Josephine.

"When you said she was talented, I didn't know you meant that talented. She could give me a run for my money," Aatalo laughed lightly.

"She is," Tamara agreed. "I'm surprised she let you guys in. She's very protective of her art, doesn't like to show anyone."

Anthony glanced up. Somehow hearing that made his heart feel full.

"Your cousin's kind of... weird." Madison rolled her eyes but kept her gaze trained on her nails that she picked up.

Tamara narrowed her eyes at her friend. "Excuse me?"

Madison shrugged nonchalantly. "What? She's kind of geeky." She glanced towards Anthony who also had his eyes narrowed at her. It was no secret to anyone that Madison had been crushing on Anthony for a long time. She didn't need to know Rosie to bash on her, purely out of jea