Following my parents' steps(SQ:The good girl is changing me)

Chapter thirteen - Saved by a friend

Skyler's POV:

I don't know is it me or now Blake feels more comfortable. It looks like mom and dad liked him a lot since they are always nice to him. I think that dad sees his young self in him, but they are different. I mean that Blake hasn't done any of the things, which dad did, or at least I don't know about them. Well, he doesn't need to tell me everything. After all, we are just friends. Yes, he can share with me if there is a problem, but this doesn't mean that I have to know what he is doing every single minute. I have to say that lately, I started receiving looks. Like last year, they weren't enough. I was hoping that this year I will live in peace, but I guess no. It's not like I don't ignore them, but they still manage to get me. I don't even know what is people's problem. I haven't done anything to anyone. Anyways, I won't think about this. I only hope that Blake won't get involved in this. He doesn't deserve it. I know that he is still trying to figure out the friend thing so this is the last thing that he needs. Well, I will help him, but it's better if he stays away. I am his first friend in the last three years and I prefer to not disappoint him. None of this is my fault, but I know that some girls won't miss an opportunity to make me feel miserable. 

I love the weekends, but they are too short. I don't know why, but I feel that something bad will happen. Let's hope that it won't. I am not in the mood for that. Maybe I am imagining things, but sometimes I feel like I can see through people. I mean that one person can be nice, but when I look at that person, I can see what his or her intentions are. Probably it's because I haven't met good people for a while. Up to now, Blake was the only one who has treated me nicely. I have talked with other people as well, but I never felt them close. Maybe the problem is in me. 

I was laying in my bed when there was a knock on the door. I expected my parents, but this time it was Mike. Usually, I wake him up, but I guess that today he decided to do it. I made him some space and he climbed into my bed. He might be 14 already, but I know that he still likes to snuggle in me. Mostly because I did this when we were little kids. When my parents put Mike in bed and walked out of his room, I was sneaking in to lay next to him. It's creepy to watch how someone sleeps, but I was enjoying it. 

- You couldn't resist, could you? - I asked him chuckling

- Well, I woke up early and had nothing to do. 

- Yeah, sure. 

I know that he was lying, but I didn't say anything. I reached for my phone and saw that it was only 6:30. Surprisingly, he woke up so early. Usually, he is the last one, especially on the weekends. I started playing with his hair as usual. Sometimes I have wished that I could do these things with a boy, but since I am still single, my brother is my only option. It's not like I mind. I love my brother, no matter that most of the time he is outside with his friends. I looked at him and saw that he was sleeping. There was no point in waking up so early. Anyways, I wrapped my hand around him and decided to sleep for half an hour. It's too early for me to wake up. 

Soon I felt a hand on top of me and saw that it was my mom. When did she come here? I didn't hear her. She smiled at me and I returned it. I looked at my phone and saw that it was 7:30. 

- Why didn't you wake me up earlier?

- Because I thought that you are getting ready. 

- Yes, I am ready. - I said in a sarcastic tone

- Wake up Mike and come downstairs for breakfast. 

- Ok, give me ten minutes. 

I woke up my brother and told him to get ready. I dressed with the first thing that I saw in my wardrobe. I don't have much time. Later, both of us went for breakfast. Dad looked like soon he will fall asleep. I chuckled to myself, which made him look at me. I didn't say anything and continued eating. 

After breakfast, Mike and I walked to school. He went to his friends and me to my locker. To my surprise, Blake was already here. I wonder how long he is waiting for me. I think that I am on time since there are people in the hall. I took what I need and both of us walked to class. Missy was here, the same as her boyfriend. She is the one who hates me the most. I don't remember doing something to her, but maybe I did since she can't stand me. I ignored her and focused on the lesson. 

On the lunch break, I told Blake that I would come later. He offered to wait for me, but I told him to go, which was a big mistake. Now I was alone and in front of me was Missy with two of her girls. She has a whole squad. Well, all of them are cheerleaders. 

- Look, I have to go. 

I tried to pass by her, but out of nowhere, Nicky appeared. Do they ever separate? I feel like they can’t stay away from each other. How I said, I was feeling like something bad will happen. I guess this is the bad thing. I look squeezed from them. Why did I let Blake go? It's not like he will do something, but with him, it was going to be better. 

- You princess won't go anywhere. - Nicky said

- Ok, what do you want from me? You already have a girlfriend. 

- Oh, I don't want to date you. The last girl who I will date is you. 

- Then why you are here?

- Because we'll play a game. It's called destroy daddy's girl. 

- I won't be part of this. 

- Nobody cares. Now, give me this backpack. 

- Why?

- Because you won't need it. Check if something is embarrassing. - he said to one girl

- But there is nothing here, except books. 

- Check very well. 

- There is literally nothing. - the girl said and pulled out everything that I had inside

- Hey! Put my things back inside. 

- Give me her phone. - Nicky said

- No! I won't give you anything. Leave me alone. 

I tried to walk away, but he grabbed my hand and didn't let me. I won't lie that now I am worried. He could do everything. Nicky pulled me close and took my phone from my back pocket. Luckily, I have a password so he won't unlock it. Well, what he can do is block my phone, which is not nice. 

- What is your password?

- Your a*s.

- It's not working. 

Did he really think that I would put this as a password? He is an i***t. Nicky looked at me annoyed, but I didn't tell him anything. There is no chance that I will let him look through my phone. This is something personal. 

- What should I do with you? I need something for which you care.

- You won't find anything. Now let me go!

- Not yet. I need to...

Before he could finish there was a punch in his face. From where did that come? I turned around and saw that it was Blake. You have no idea how happy I am to see him. He put everything in my backpack, took my phone and gave it to me. Blake grabbed my hand and we were about to go when he received a punch. Damn it! I hope that they won't start fighting. Maybe he is not that different from my dad. 

- Don't do it. Please. It's not worth it. 

- But he deserves it. 

- I know, but now it's not the time for that. I don't want you to get in trouble. 

- So this is the most important thing for you. That loser. 

Nicky was about to give him another punch, but I pulled Blake aside, and Nicky fall. We quickly ran away and I took him to the nurse's office. She gave us a look, but I only smiled at her. The woman doesn't need to know what has happened. Moreover, Nicky is like a golden boy so no one will believe that he has done something bad. Except if I don't show proof, which I clearly don't have. 

After school, both of us walked home. I looked at Blake and saw that the bandage, which the nurse put on, was red. I made him sit in one of the chairs in the kitchen and I went to take our first aid kid. He was about to protest, but I didn't let him. I carefully cleaned his face and put on a new bandage. To be honest, I don't know why he did this for me, but I am happy about it. This means that he is making progress in the friendship thing. I know that it was hard for him to move on, but I am glad that he did. 

- Ok, you are done. 

- Um... thanks. There was no need to.

- Neither what you did today, but I didn't say anything. 

- Yeah, let's not talk about this. 

- Can you at least tell me why did you do it? 

- Well, I wanted to help you. Moreover, he is an a*swhole. 

- You think that I don't know it. 

- Has this happened before?

- Not exactly. Mostly he was just talking. If you know what I mean.

I felt that my parents are here so I better keep my mouth shut. I never told them anything and it's better if they don't know. Mom is very sensitive and I don't want to break her. About dad. Let's say that he will do everything to make sure that I am safe and I don't want to be in Nicky's place. 

- Hey kids, how are you? - dad asked

- Fine. 

- Blake, what has happened to your face? Are you ok? - mom asked worriedly

- Nothing. I... hit myself in one three in the morning. I was looking at my phone instead of what was in front of me.

- Let's say that I believe you. 

- Do you want to see my office? Don't worry, I won't make you read books. - dad chuckled

- Sure, I would love to. 

Both of them walked away and mom looked at me. I smiled at her, but she didn't return it. 

- Will you tell me what really happened?

- He told me the same story, which he told you. 

- Why are you lying to me? I know that you were with him when this happened.

- Fine. One boy said something means to me and Blake got angry. Both of them exchanged a punch in the face. Are you happy now?

- Ok, keep lying. I hope that you believe it - mom said and left

I felt tears in the corners of my eyes but didn't say anything. I don't want her to worry about me, but I don't want to lie to her either. The problem is that if I tell them what is going on in school, both with dad will do something and this only will make it worse. People won't stop coming after me. Soon I felt two hands around me and looked up to see that it was my mom. 

- I only want you to be ok. 

- And I am. Now I have a friend and he will keep me safe. 

- I hope so. Otherwise, I have to do something. 

- Please don't. I am old enough to defend myself. 

- Ok, then. Let's go and check the boys. I have the feeling that your father will t*****e the poor boy. 

Both with mom walked to the office and saw them in front of the computer. Dad was typing something. Maybe Blake has given him an idea. I like that they understand each other so well. Soon we heard how someone stormed through the front door. I walked there and saw that it was my brother. 

- Could you be louder?

- I have a game to play because I made a bet with my friends. 

- Can I play with you?

- Um... only if you learn fast. I don't have to be a teacher. 

- If you are a good teacher, this will take less time. 

I went upstairs with my brother. Later Blake came and Mike wanted to play with him. It's not like I mind, but now I feel like a third wheel. They completely ignored me. I walked to the kitchen and took some chocolate. 

- Hey, why you are alone? - dad asked

- My bother stole my friend. - I said and he laughed

- If you want, you can stay with us. 

- Why not? I have nothing to do anyways. 

I stayed with my parents until dinnertime. They asked Blake if he wants them to invite his parents for dinner one day. I don't know how he feels about that, but he agreed. Well, who knows when this day will come. I have to say that today was a good day. Well, only at the end. I didn't tell my parents what has happened, but I felt that this was the right way. I don't want them to worry for me. As I said to my mom, now I have a friend who will keep me safe and he proved me this in school. I am glad that I have a friend like him. Now, more than anything, I have to keep him close.