Chapter Eleven

DAKODA

"Dakoda Savage!" I hear the announcer's voice boom through the microphone. My palms are drenched in sweat. This is the moment that will determine if I have a chance at making it big.

"Don't be so nervous, babe. You're going to rock it out there. You did amazing in your first round. Look, you have the highest score on the leaderboard right now, so just take a deep breath and kick ass," Korey reassures me.

"Hey babe, no need to worry," Kasey and Gage chime in, planting kisses on my cheeks.

"Give the girl some space to breathe," Mac interjects, joining us from behind. "You've got this, kick ass, bitch," she says, embracing me.

"Dakoda Savage," the announcer calls my name again, and I snap into action, heading towards the water.

On my way, I pass Jojó and the other two girls, and they give me fist bumps. "Knock 'em dead, girl," Claire says.

I pump my fist in the air, giving myself a pep talk as I walk towards the water. Once I spot my wave, I hop onto my board and ride it with all