A Wish Upon A Star

Chapter 2: A Wish Upon A Star

Nicole's POV

I was ripped away from my thoughts when Dakota said, 

"Are we going to skate today?"

"Yeah, I think so." I replied, hesitantly. 

The last time we went, I ran into Derek, my worst nightmare. He makes my life a living hell and I just... I can't stick up for myself. Man, I really need a confidence boost.

"Hey! Don't worry about Derek. I'll be there to protect you!" Dakota told me. It's times like this that keep me going. I know if something bad happens, I'll always have at least one person to fall back on. This is why I am very thankful for my best friend. 

I smiled and I hugged him.

"Thanks,Dakota. For everything, really. I don't know how you put up with me but you sure are the brother I've always wanted."  

"Ahh, no need to thank me. I'll always be here for you. No matter what. Don't worry."  

We let go of the hug and smiles at each other for about 5 seconds. I got up and put on my shoes and grabbed my board. Dakota's still sitting on the bed staring at me.

"Well? Are we going to go?" I asked him. 

He answered, "oh, yeah! Sorry!"  

He quickly got up, put in his shoes, grabbed his board, and we walked downstairs.  

"Hey Dad! Dakota and I are going to the skate park! We'll be back soon!" I called to him. 

"Ok! Be safe! Love you!" He shouted back. 

"Love you, too, Dad!!!"

As we skated down the sidewalk, I couldn't shake the thought of changing my life. I'm fine but sometimes I wish I could disappear. I mean, I have a dad and a best friend, but other then that I have literally no one. If only I could change my life, I would.

Once we got to the skate park, I looked around for Derek. Since there was no sign of him, we walked in.  

"Hey, sis,if you see Derek, tell me so we can get out of here. Quick." Dakota whispered to me. I nodded.

We went to skate and I have to say I think I'm pretty good. I think Dakota's better though. He is a guy. I mean guys are better at skating. Just look at Tony Hawk and Ryan Sheckler. They are two of the greatest skaters I have even seen.

As I was skating, I heard a voice yell, "Yo! Blondie!!! Why don't you come over here?!?!"  

I immediately knew it was Derek. I stopped skating and ran. I was looking for Dakota and Derek was about 10 feet behind me.  

"Dakota! Dakota! Help!" I shouted.  

I finally found Dakota and he asked what was wrong.  

I said, in between breaths, "He's *pant* here. *pant* he's *pant* behind *pant* me." Dakota nodded, understanding what I was talking about.

As I tried catching my breath, I saw Derek coming our way. I widened my eyes and started skating to the exit. Dakota was right beside me.  

We finally reached the exit but Derek was right behind us. Jeez, this guy doesn't know when to stop. We quickened our skating and finally made it down the sidewalk. Derek's friends came into my sight. Uh-oh! He's behind us and his friends are in front of us. What do we do now? Ugh, why must life be soo hard?

"Uhh... Dakota? I don't think we're gonna get away this time." I hesitantly spoke.  

Dakota looked at me and said, "Yeah! We will. Just don't give up."