Chapter 39: Encouragement.
Violet was sitting in the living room, reading a book when Dash came in.
"Hey, Violet." he said.
Violet looked at him, "What's up, kid?" she asked.
"Can I ask your help for something?" Dash asked.
"What is it?" Violet asked.
"You see, there's this girl at school in my class that I like, but I'm not sure how to tell her." Dash said, rubbing his arm.
"What's her name?" Violet asked.
"Vanellope von Schweetz." Dash answered.
"Ah, the girl who likes racing. Sure, Dash, I can help you out." Violet said with a smile.
Dash smiled back, "Thanks, sis." he said with a thumbs-up. Later, Violet was talking to Dash as he took notes on how to impress Vanellope.
"Another idea is to just talk to her about it. I know you might be embarrassed to do that, but you just have to be brave enough to do it. Just go up to her and say something like, "Vanellope, there's something I have to talk to you about." then tell her about it. If she feels the same way, great! If she doesn't, well, there are plenty more fish in the sea." Violet said.
Dash nodded. "Thanks, Vister." he said with a thumbs-up.
The next day, Dash got out of his mom's car and gulped when he saw Vanellope talking to her friends.
"Good luck, honey." Helen said before she drove off. Dash then swallowed his pride and walked over.
"Hey, Dash!" Vanellope said.
"Vanellope, there's something I have to talk to you about." Dash said with confidence. At the end of the day, Helen came back with Violet in the back seat. Dash walked slowly to the car.
"Dash, how'd it go?" Violet asked as he climbed into the car.
Dash sighed before he held up a piece of paper and said, "I got her digits!" Helen and Violet whooped before giving him high-fives.