There For You - Cobra Kai x OC

4.7) Minefields

Third Person's POV:

Gaby was stretching along with the other dancers in the studio while the instructor spoke.

"Alright guys, we're performing Swan Lake in about 2 weeks, on the 25th. I wanted to remind you all that it's from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, but you guys need to be there at 5:00 so that we have time to prepare. Do you all understand?"

"Yes, sir," the students responded in unison.

*****

Later that night, Gaby was working on an English assignment and talking to Tory over the phone.

"It went amazing, Gabs. I didn't expect her to be so understanding, but she agreed to let me come back to school right away. The only thing she asked was that I get some support," Tory said.

"Like a shrink?" Gaby asked as she typed on her computer.

"She said it could be anyone that isn't karate related, someone that won't encourage me to be violent. Since I don't have health insurance right now, she said she'd help pay for whoever I decided to talk to," Tory explained.

"Have you looked into anyone?" 

"Yeah, but I haven't found anyone that I like yet," Tory answered, "But enough about me, how was dance today?"

"Uh, it was good, I guess. We have another performance coming up in two weeks," Gaby responded, continuing to type.

"Another one? Didn't you do the Nutcracker a few months ago?"

"Yeah, we're doing Swan Lake this time. It's on April 25th," Gaby said, "I kind of miss when I used to dance just to dance, but my parents think it'll look better for me if do performances too."

"What do you mean by 'look better for you'?"

"They think it'll look better for me scholarship and college-wise. They want me to look as well-rounded as possible," Gaby clarified while finishing up her assignment.

"They care a lot about you getting into college, huh?"

"Well, yeah. My parents and my grandmother worked really hard to get here. They risked their lives so I could have a better chance of life than they did. The least I could do for them is get into college," Gaby replied.

"I get that, I just don't want you to wear yourself out. You've been doing a lot recently," Tory said worriedly.

"I'm fine, Tory. You don't have to worry about me, I promise."

"I'm your girlfriend, it's kinda my job to worry about you."

"But you don't need to, babe. I've got everything under control, I'm fine," Gaby reassured.

"Okay, I'll try not to worry," Tory sighed, "Anyways, I need to go to bed. I have to up early for work."

"Okay. Good night, Tory," Gaby said, "Love you."

"Good night, and don't stay up too late, okay? I love you too."

"I won't," Gaby smiled, "Bye."

"Bye," Tory said before hanging up.

Gaby sighed as she set her phone down on her nightstand, before closing her laptop and walking over to her bookbag.

She pulled out her history textbook and walked back to her bed. Opening up the textbook, and starting her homework.

*****

The next day at 8:00 am, Gaby walked into the dojo and was greeted by Sensei Silver walking out of his office.