Memory Planet by Hania Zdunek

She laughs sarcastically. “Your name is Michael Turner! And your brother, Simon, lives two buildings down; provided, you’ve given him, her, but really him, a partner. Your parents are pretty much exactly how you’ve written them in and I’m … I’m...”

“You’re the love interest that will enter this amazing tale in chapters to come!” Michael steps towards Sophie and puts his arms around her tiny shoulders. He always forgets how small she really is until he’s holding her.

“You’re so tiny.” He kisses her on the forehead and squeezes her a little tighter.

Sophie giggles and pecks him on his chin. “I know.” Is her answer. “So I’m going to come into it later?” She’s looking up at him with soft eyes now, and using a happier tone. Michael smiles and runs his fingers through her hair.

“Yes.” He says sweetly. “You are going to make your grand entrance in the next few chapters. You’re also very important to this story, honey.”

Sophie stares at the wall in thought. Michael can always tell when she’s mulling over information; forming ideas and questions.