Hello again readers! :D Sorry i havent uploaded in a while, but when i saw how many new stories were coming up and how many authors were updating, i decided to finish my chapter quicker so my story doesnt get bumped down to the second page XD So yea. Btw a huge THANK YOU to BeatxGlitch121, Glitchawesomeness, and Pacifica Luna Diana for reviewing my second chapter x3 i luv u all!

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Chapter 3 - Closed Heart

Mikaela skateboarded and cried for a long time. She didn't want to go to school yet since that would mean seeing Morgan, and she couldn't deal with her and her stupid face yet. So, instead she skated her way down to her best friend (and only friend), Kacey's, house.

Kacey was a really good person in Mikaela's opinion. She's compassionate, strong in personality, and confident. She could be a little rash, short-tempered and big mouthed, but that's what made her and Mikaela such good friends. Her and Mikaela got made fun of in school a lot since they were considered freaks, but Kacey was able to make them shut up for a while with her sharp mouth and clever comebacks. Mikaela had to get her skills from someone.

They also got along really well because they had big dreams. While Mikaela's dream was to become a professional dancer and fulfill her mother's dream, Kacey's was to open her own original clothing line. She had these unique and crazy designs that Mikaela absolutely LOVED, but she seemed to be the only one that recognized her talent. Most of the kids in school thought her awkward, yet stylish combination of clothing was stupid, un-cool, and just plain weird, but Kacey didn't care. She just wanted to design what she thought was cool, and she had Mikaela's total respect for that.

Mikaela couldn't help but smile at the thought of her best friend. She owed her so much, and she really looked up to her. Ever since her mom died, she was probably the closest thing that she would get to another good role model. She began to wipe away her tears, somewhat ashamed at herself for crying in the first place. She was strong too, and crying wouldn't help her look the part. She felt better now.

Mikaela finally rolled up to Kacey's house. It wasn't a beautiful, big, white mansion like Dominique's, but it felt more like home than Dominique's ever will.

She rolled up the driveway, stopped the board with her right foot, and rang the doorbell in the front of her house. As usual, the door was opened right away by an energetic looking 14 year old wearing a pink, flowing tutu with orange tights, a neon green tank top, and a brown leather jacket.

"Mikaela!" Kacey shouted with glee and rushed to give her a hug. "Hey! Why didn't you tell me you were coming over?"

Mikaela hugged her back with as much enthusiasm as Kacey gave. "Hey. I'm sorry for coming over on such short notice, but I really needed to get away from my freakish life."

The two friends for life pulled away from each other, still standing at the door way. Kacey had an understanding and sympathetic look on her face. "I understand. So come on! We have to get to school!"

She left for what felt like a few seconds to get her school bag, and once again showed up at the door. "MOMMA! I'M GOING TO SCHOOL NOW!"

Mikaela laughed at her unnecessary loud voice. She did this every time she left for school, and her mom replied with the same thing. "OK. AND STOP BEING SO LOUD."

As Mikaela and Kacey closed the door, locked it, and left her front porch, Kacey took out her keys to her car.

Kacey's car was probably the most worn down car there was. It was some type of RV that was painted hideously with bright red colors. It also had a ton of scratches and dents in it, but Kacey loved it like it was her own child, so much that she even gave it a name, "The Big Apple." Once Mikaela asked why she named her car that name, and she simply replied, "Because it's red, big, and we'll be living there one day." At first, Mikaela was confused as to why they would be living in a beat up RV in the future, but then she realized that Kacey was actually talking about New York City, the city where dreams came true. Mikaela never questioned her vehicle again.

When the duo got into the RV and started driving on their way to school, Kacey asked, "So, what's the reason why you wanted to get away from Dominique's freakish family this time? Insults, punishment, slave treatment?"

"Worse," Mikaela said with a depressed sigh. She inhaled a shaky breath "Morgan called me... the name."

Kacey suddenly slammed her brown leather boot onto the breaks, and they both jerked forward due to the sudden impact.

"SHE. DID. NOT." Kacey replied in shock, her eyes looking at Mikaela wider than the moon.

Mikaela could feel the tears coming on again, so she closed her eyes, covered them with her hands and nodded. She hated how that one word had the ability to break down her tough girl facade and make he feel horrible. She hated Morgan for coming up with that nickname in the first place. And most of all, she hated that nickname because it was true.

"Hey." Kacey said in a reprimanding tone. "I know what your thinking, and don't you DARE think that nickname is true. Don't let Morgan get to you. You are stronger than this, you are stronger that her."

Mikaela knew in her mind that Kacey was absolutely right. She knew that she had the power to ignore Morgan's, or anybodies, insults and stay stronger than them. But her heart just couldn't let go of the fact that she deserved that nickname. Kacey didn't know the story of how and why she got her nickname. All she knew is that Morgan gave it to her, and she loathed it with all her being.

So she did what she did best. She numbed her heart to forget about the pain. She was really good at that. I mean, she hasn't let anyone in for 2 years. She's had a lot of practice.

"You know what Kacey?" Mikaela said removing her hands from her face. "You're right. I'm not gonna let Morgan, or anyone else for that matter, get to me. Let's just get to school and stop blocking the road." She still had that hint of sadness in her voice, but she promised to herself that she would get through the day without shedding anymore tears.

Kacey knew that Mikaela was building up to walls to her heart again. She sighed. She knew that she would probably not going to be able to get her open up to her any time soon. She's been trying for 2 years, and her walls are just getting stronger. So Kacey just continued to be a good friend to her in hopes that she would let her in. Someday...

They continued on their way to school in "The Big Apple" in silence.

So yup. The end of Chapter 3. Once again, sorry i havent uploaded in a while. I kinda got in trouble with my parents xD oof.

So yea, theres a whole lot more to mikaela than you thought there was. I know i said that i was gonna mention the DC competition and glitch in this chapter, but i decided not yet. So you guys r probably gunna hav to wait a little more longer x3 sry bout dat. Chap. 4 will be up soon!

Peace, Love, and Glitches ;)

-dehstoopidasian