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( chapter eight ! ) 𝟢𝟢𝟪． 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗏𝖺𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗒
As soon as Mackenzie found out about the all valley tournament, she knew nothing would stop her from winning. Until her best friend completely changed everything.
Kenzie's heart pounded against her chest as she watched Eli, transformed by that blue mohawk, confidently stride into the studio. The unexpected sight of her best friend, wearing such a rebellious look, was a big contrast to the quiet and insecure kid she always knew.
She wanted to go over to him, to talk, to understand what had led him to this drastic change. But the words got caught in her throat as she took in the new Eli.
Johnny, the sensei, welcomed Eli with a smirk, clearly pleased by the dramatic entrance. "Welcome to Cobra Kai.." He waited for his name.
"Hawk. The names Hawk." Eli says with a sly grin. "Well Hawk. Fall in." Johnny instructed and the boy immediately threw off his shoes and stood next to Kenzie.
As the class started warming up, Mackenzie couldn't help but sneak glances at Eli. His transformation into Hawk was still a shock to her. The boy who used to stutter when he spoke was now oozing confidence. She tried to focus on her own jab punches but his presence was just too distracting.
Mackenzie contained herself from saying something she would be regretting throughout the entire lesson. Once it was over, she grabbed her belongings and headed home.
She walked along the quiet path, taking in deep breaths. "Kenz." Eli's voice called behind from her. Instead of turning around and solving their problems, she continued to walk away. "Kenzie." He called again.
"What." The girl spun around, and growled. Even though that wasn't her intention, her emotions had escaped. "What is your problem? Why are you being like this?" Eli asked.
Mackenzie rolled her eyes, "Why am I being like this? Eli— I haven't even spoken to you at all. All of yesterday afternoon, you had this outburst then ignored me. I called you so many times and you never answered. Then you show up to the dojo with a whole new attitude and this stupid Mohawk."
"Sensei said to flip the script. I flipped the script, Kenz. It's not my fault that I'm finally fed up with all this bullshit everyone treats me like. Out of all the people in the world, I really thought you'd be by my side in this."
"Are you serious?" Mackenzie frowned, stepping forward. "My entire life, I've been by your side." Her voice cracks a little, as it does Eli realises how upset the girl had gotten over the situation.
"Kenz." He tries to grasp her hand but she instantly pulls away, "Don't." She warns, teary eyed.
