TWILIGHT ZONE ➭ COBRA KAI

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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 EIGHT ・*:·. ⇌ ஜ .·:*

Giovanna pushed through the dojo doors red-faced and breathing hard, sweat clinging to her like a second skin. Her chest rose and fell with every labored breath, strands of hair stuck to her temples as she tried to steady herself.

Her entrance immediately caught attention.

Tory looked up first, one eyebrow lifting as she slowly eyed Gia from head to toe. "What happened to you?" she asked, stepping closer.

Before Gia could answer, Leo appeared beside her, already reaching for the strap of her bag. He slid it off her shoulder with practiced ease and set it down on the floor for her.

"Thanks," Gia managed between breaths. "I was on a run—"

She paused mid-sentence, eyes narrowing as Leo immediately started digging through her bag. "Hey! What are you doing?"

Leo hummed impatiently, clearly ignoring her protest as he rummaged through notebooks, wraps, and a water bottle.

"Aha!" His face lit up as he triumphantly pulled out a plastic Tupperware container.

Gia groaned, rolling her eyes as she quickly snatched it from his hands. "Those are for after practice," she scolded, nudging him lightly with her shoulder. "Not before."

Leo looked mildly offended.

From across the room, Kyler perked up instantly. He'd been sitting near the wall with Robby and Kenny, but the moment he heard the commotion his head snapped over.

"Wait, more cookies?" he called out.

Gia shook her head, holding the container against her chest like it needed protection. "Brownies."

Kyler immediately sat up straighter. He pushed himself to his feet with surprising urgency and wandered over, eyes locked on the container in Gia's hands like it contained something sacred.

"Gia," he said, placing a hand dramatically over his chest, "I'm gonna be honest with you."

Gia squinted at him suspiciously. "You're way better than me," Kyler continued solemnly. "Like... way better. You could totally kick my ass any day of the week."

Kenny snorted from behind him. Kyler didn't even look back. "No shame. I accept it. I've made peace with it."

Gia crossed her arms, trying not to smile. "Wow. That's very mature of you."

"I'm growing as a person," Kyler nodded seriously.

Giovanna laughed, quickly tucking the container behind her back. "You'll have to earn them first," she teased, a sly smile tugging at her lips.

Kyler's grin widened immediately. He stepped a little closer, eyes gleaming with mock determination. "Oh, I can earn them."

Gia's nose wrinkled in immediate disgust. "Oh my god, get away from me, freak," she muttered, leaning back as he invaded her space.

Before Kyler could say anything else, Tory stepped forward and shoved him hard in the shoulder "Back off, Kyler," she snapped, her voice sharp.

The push sent him stumbling back a step. "You're not getting anything until you stop acting like an idiot."

Kyler blinked, clearly caught off guard. His grin faltered for a second before he slowly raised his hands in exaggerated surrender. He turned, dragging his feet as he retreated toward where Robby and Kenny were standing.