Somethings Never Change - HugFia

Chapter 12

Sofia's POV
Derby competition day
The day had finally come, all those practice that we had train for the past few weeks are gonna dump straight right into this competition. The derby stadium soon filled with royals, bourgeoisie and citizens that are all excited for the competition

"Ok, Sofia. You have done this many times." I mumble as I place my hand on my chest

There were royal's schools all over the globe attending this competition. To be honest, everyone here looks very experienced even the girls. Eventhough there aren't many girls competing with us today, maybe most of them are still in that 'only boys should do derby' mind.

"Sofia how are you feeling?" asked Daxton as he stood beside me with his arm crossed

"Nervous" I replied as I look over to the bleachers

I could tell Daxton was just staring at me without saying a word until I then broke the silence

"What about you?" I asked as I turn to him

"Who me? I um- feeling nervous as well" said Daxton as he clearly look all nervous

He then took a big breath before looking around the tent "We are definitely facing much more students today. Well this competition considers as the nationals right?"

"Hmm I guessing it is" I said as I take a look at the riders "Since we are all from different schools around the globe"

"I know you'll do well" Daxton they gave me a soft smile with a slight nod

"Thanks, same to you and Hugo and also the rest of our team" I said as I suddenly realised that Hugo isn't with Daxton "Umm where's Hugo though?"

Daxton then suddenly notice that Hugo isn't here as he look around the tent "I don't know. I haven't seen him"

"Well he might show up soon, I think" I said as I look around the tent once more

"Maybe..." said Daxton as he stared into my eyes "Do you maybe wanna take a walk outside? Since we still have a lot of time till it's our time to shine" he then smiled

"Sure, I love to. That could help me release my anxiousness" I replied with a smile as he returned a soft, pleasant smile.

As we took a walk around the stadium. Daxton then tried to make some funny jokes just to release my anxiousness for the competition later.

"Hey look!" Daxton then pointed into the sky "The first badge has begun"

"Have you ever notice that whenever you're nervous about comepeting or performing in the beginning, but once you step on the track or stage everything on your mind just suddenly turn blank" I said as I look at the racers fly across the sky and into the loops "Like your goal is to finish what you have started in the beginning, whatever worries you have during that time it will just turn into nothing"

"Speaking of it.... I do" said Daxton "Since you realise this point..... Don't be nervous about the race. Okay? I know you'll do great, don't stress yourself " he then placed both hand on my shoulder with a smile

I then giggle a little as I push his hand away "Didn't know you could say such thing"

He then look with his head tilted to the side but then end up smiling "Why? Can't I cheered you up?"

"It's kinda weird coming from you" I said with a smiled "The Daxton I know always say something stupid  when he's not supposed to, especially this kind of time" I then laugh

"Excuse me" said Daxton as he look at me "I'm trying to be kind here"

"Ok ok, I'm sorry for assaulting you" I said as I laugh