Hi there! I decided to give this story a shot to see if anyone would read it. It was just a spur of the moment thought and I wanted to see how this went.

Disclaimer: I don't own NOES, all rights go to Wes Craven

Enjoy!

Skyler's POV

"SKYLER!!!" My dad bellowed, ruining a good part of my book that I was getting into to.

I rolled my eyes before replying. "WHAT???"

"STOP DAYDREAMING AND COME DOWN HERE!!!"

I sighed heavily as I put my bookmark in the current page I was reading and got up off my bed. I did a quick stretch and trudged down the stairs into the living room. My dad was seated in his recliner in front of the T.V. with an empty beer bottle in his hand.

"What is it dad?" I leaned against the door frame, awaiting my dad's reply.

"There's a phone call for you." He motioned towards the kitchen.

I wasn't even past his recliner, when he grabbed my wrist harshly. I winced in pain, but retaliated and threw a quick glare at him.

"Grab me another beer, will ya?"

I yanked my wrist out of his grip and proceeded towards the kitchen. I picked up the phone that was lying on the counter and put it to my ear.

"Hello?" I opened the fridge, grabbing a beer and kicking the door shut with my foot.

"Hey Sky!" A familiar male voice answered.

"Oh hi Mr. K! Let me guess, you want me to babysit for you tonight?"

"Now how did you guess that?" He chuckled into the phone.

"I know, I'm such a mind reader. What time did you want me to come over?" I set the beer down and busted the cap off.

"How about five o'clock sharp?"

"Sounds good! I'll see you then."

"Okay, thanks Sky! Bye!"

"Bye!" I put the the phone back in it's receiver and walked back into the living room, beer in hand.

"Who called?" Dad asked as I handed him the beer.

"It was Mr. Krueger, he wants me to babysit for him tonight. Did you need anything else before I go?"

"Nope." Dad took a swig of beer and belched unnecessarily loud.

"Okay then, I'll be leaving in a few minutes." I walked up the stairs only to hear my dad grumble.

I checked the clock that was hanging above my desk, it was fifteen till five. I grabbed my purse that was lying on my desk and put the book that I was reading earlier in it. Thank goodness for big purses! I thought to myself, as I went over to the mirror on my dresser and checked my appearance before heading back downstairs. I reached the bottom step and made sure I had my house keys in my purse before leaving.

"Bye dad! I'll be back later!"

I shut the door before he could say anything and jumped down the porch steps with a smile on my face. Thank you Mr. K! It's been awhile since I've been out of that house and it felt great to do so. It's been ten years since my mom died from a heart disease. I was seven at the time and it was hard to cope with, especially for my dad. My mom was friends with the Krueger's, and it was Mr. K who noticed that my dad took it really hard. That's when he started drinking, not too long after that came the abuse. Once again, it was Mr. K that discovered the bruises that covered my arms, legs, and neck. I shivered at the memory of my dad trying to strangle me, the bruises on my neck being the result. During the time where my dad had his sudden outbursts, I would be at the Krueger's. Mr. K said that my mom wanted him to watch over me if anything ever happened to her. I consider myself lucky for having such a great friend like Mr. K. I learned so much about him and his past, while I was in junior high. He too, was abused when he was younger. He told me that his foster father would get piss drunk and then beat him senseless for no reason at all. I envy Mr. K, for he eventually stopped feeling the pain. Fortunately, my dad stopped the beatings when I reached high school, I think it's because I look a little bit like mom. I thanked my lucky stars when he did stop. Now he's just drinking his life away and rotting his brain out with the television set.

It was Mr. K's idea that I start babysitting, Katherine, their daughter. I was in high school at the time and they saw that I really had a bond with Katherine. It keeps me busy and also distracts me from thinking about my dad. It's as if Mr. K is my guardian angel or something, but there's something about him that strikes my interest. I just don't know what it is yet.

I realized that I had reached 1428 Elm Street and climbed the steps before knocking on the big red door. It wasn't long before the door opened to reveal Mrs. Krueger with an evening gown on.

"Hello Sky! It's really nice to see you!" Mrs. K gave me a brief hug.

"Hi Mrs. K! You look amazing!"

"Thank you dear! Fred, Sky is here!!!" Mrs. K hollered.

"I'LL BE RIGHT DOWN!!!" Mr. K yelled from upstairs.

"SKYLER!!!" Katherine came running from the kitchen, a great big smile on her face.

"Hey there sweetie!" I bent down and accepted her bear hug.

"Can you come and color with me?" Katherine gave me her famous puppy eyes.

"Not right now hon, you need to finish your dinner." Mrs. K stated.

"Alright mommy!" Katherine rushed back to the kitchen.

It was then that Mr. K came down the stairs, fashioning a black tux with a red bow tie. His hair sleeked back. He looked so handsome, I felt myself unable to breath.

"How do I look?" Mr. K spun around.

"Wow Mr. K, you really know how to pull off a tux." I waggled my eyebrows. "So where are you two going that has a fancy dress code?"

"They're having a dance downtown and we thought it would be fun." Mrs. K grabbed her handbag before slipping her other arm through Mr. K's.

"I'm so jealous of you two, I can't dance worth peanuts." I pouted, getting a chuckle from Mr. K and a smile from Mrs. K.

"Well, we should be back between ten or eleven. Is that alright?" Mr. K asked.

"Oh, that's more than alright. I'm really glad you guys got me out of that house."

"It was no problem dear, we'll check up on you later." Mrs. K hugged me once more before going out the front door.

Mr. K sauntered over to me and grabbed my hand, planting a feather light kiss on top of it. "Have fun!"

"You too." I giggled, watching him walk out the door, shutting it behind him. Wow! Is it me or is it hot in here?

My thoughts were then interrupted when Katherine came out of the kitchen, almost plowing me over. "I'm done with my dinner Skyler!"

"Good job Katherine! So, what do you want to do first?" I bent down to her level.

"Let's go color!"

"Sounds like a good idea!" I held out my hand, which she took instantly as we walked into her bedroom to engulf ourselves with the never ending amounts of paper and crayons.

Freddy's POV

It had been a night of endless dancing, before I found a pay phone to check up on Sky and Katherine. I inserted a quarter into the slot and dialed the phone number. I put my hand in my pocket and leaned against the machine as I waited for Sky to pick up.

"Krueger residence." Sky answered.

God, how I love to hear her say that! "Hey Sky! How's it going over there?"

"Hi Mr. K! We're doing just fine, Katherine went out like a light an hour ago." Sky giggled.

I smiled into the phone when I heard her laugh. It's rare to see her so happy. "Well, it won't be long before we're coming home. I'd say another hour."

"I hope you guys are having fun!"

"Yes, we are. It's been awhile since we've went out. I hope you aren't bored over there."

"I can never be bored here compared to my home. Besides, I'm reading a book, so I'm good for now." Sky giggled once again.

"I'll see you when I get home. Bye!"

"Bye!"

I hung up the phone, but stood there for a minute deciding whether or not to call her back just to hear her voice again. If only you knew! I came out of my thoughts and started walking back towards the room where the dance was being held and where Loretta was waiting.

"How are they doing honey?" Loretta asked, giving me a glass of punch.

"They're doing fine, Sky said that Katherine went to sleep an hour ago." I replied, before taking a sip of some punch.

"Did she sound happy?" Loretta pressed.

"Yeah, I wish she could be like that more often. It's a shame she has to live with her drunk father. She's gone through so much already. I just wish there was something we could do."

"We're doing all that we can do honey." Loretta leaned her head on my shoulder, I wish it was Sky instead.

It's not like I don't love Loretta, it's just that Sky needs to be loved now more than ever. And there's no one who can do that for her, not even her father. I don't regret the thought that I wish that I could be the one to love her so. I know my whole family loves her, but it's passion that she needs and I want to give it to her. I was brought of these thoughts when Loretta grabbed my hand.

"Hey! You alright?"

"Yeah, I'm just a little tired." I smiled back reassuringly. A waltz started up and I bowed before Loretta asking. "May I have this dance?"

"Of course!" Loretta curtsied back.

As we waltzed upon the dance floor, I pictured Sky in a white gown as beautiful as a princess. Her hair dark blonde hair in long waves down her back. A smile graced up her face. If only!

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