𝖂𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖍 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙

20- ~ 𝕷𝖚𝖓𝖈𝖍 𝕱𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙 ~

The next day at school seemed to fly by, lunch coming around quicker than expected. I walked with Eli, Demetri and Miguel as they stood in line to get their lunches. "So where do you think you're gonna work?" Eli asked me and I was about to respond, only for Demetri to speak up.

"Wait, wait, wait. Doesn't she have a job already?"

The three of them grabbed their trays, I stood between Eli and Demetri, as we made our way down the line to get food. "Well I was planning on getting a second job. But, since the rent went up at the strip mall, I have to find a completely new job. My boss had to let me go 'cause he couldn't afford having me there." It was now Miguel's turn to speak, as one by one they paid for their food.

"Wait. If the rent went up at the strip mall, doesn't that mean our dojo's in danger?"

I nodded my head while putting my hands in my sweatshirt pockets. "Well, yeah. But I'm sure we will figure something out." I sent Miguel a reassuring smile, as the four of us made our way to our table. Miguel slowed down at the sight before us, the cafeteria was silent, everyone's attention being on Sam and Kyler. Kyler's tray of food sat on the floor in front of Sam as they seemed to be having a discussion, Sam looking upset about the situation.

I heard about what happened between the two of them the other night, I didn't know if I should believe it or not, considering the source that it came from was Kyler and Yasmine. "Hey guys." Kyler stated, as I stood there with my arms crossed, glaring at the boy across the cafeteria. "You know that billboard with that big ass dick on it?" Kyler gestured with his hands as he looked at the people in the cafeteria. Looking back at Sam he continued "I guess Sam takes after her dad." The students around us erupted in some 'oh's and fits of laughter.

'This isn't right. No matter what happened.'

I felt my blood boil as I watched the scene in front of me I took a step forward and was about to say something, but Miguel spoke up first as he now stood next to me "Hey Kyler!" This got the attention of everyone in the cafeteria. Putting his lunch tray down at Aisha's table he walked forward towards Kyler.

"Why don't you shut the hell up and stop being such an asshole?"

The two of them were now in each others faces "Want another beatdown, 'Rhea?" Kyler shoved Miguel back, causing me to make my way towards the two of them as Aisha stood up. "I'm ready for your lame-ass karate this time." He shoved Miguel back again into Aisha's table, I was about to step between the two of them, only for Miguel to look over at me and stick out his hand.

I stopped as Miguel and I stared at each other for a second or two before he sent me a small reassuring smile, letting me know that he can handle this. I huffed out of worry as my eyes landed back on Kyler, sending him a glare as my hands turned into angry fists at my sides. 'If something happens I'm gonna step in.' I thought as my eyes shifted between Miguel and Kyler.

Miguel stood up straight as he spoke "It's not lame-ass karate." Kyler tried to throw a punch, only for Miguel to block it, hooking his same arm around Kyler's punching arm, pulling him back so that his face was close enough to punch. "It's Cobra Kai." Miguel stated as he punched Kyler straight in the nose causing him to tumble back into Brucks. The students erupted in a bunch of 'oh's as an impressed smile made its way onto my face, my fists unclenched at my sides but I still held my guard up just in case something happened.

Kyler's nose started to bleed and he seemed to notice as he brought his hand back from his nose to see blood on it. Kyler glared at Miguel and started to charge at him, only for me to take quick action and shove him to the ground, away from Miguel. A glare sat on my face for a few seconds as I stared down at Kyler. Turning my head to look at Miguel, his mouth was slightly agape as I shrugged my shoulders "What?" I asked. Miguel sent me a small smile before his eyes widened and his smile dropped "(Y/n)! Look out!" I turned around last minute only to see Kyler coming at me, I wasn't quick enough to get away, causing him to shove me onto the table behind me and Miguel.