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Warnings: Underage drinking

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Warnings: Underage drinking

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Miguel's gaze shifted from Julie's victorious expression to the floor beneath them, a mixture of shock and disappointment playing across his features. The tension on the mat seemed to solidify, freezing the air between them. With a slow, deliberate movement, Julie withdrew her fist from Miguel's chest, her breath coming in rapid bursts as she tried to process the reality of her win.

Turning to the referee positioned to her right, Julie watched as he raised her flag high into the air, signaling her victory to the roaring crowd. "Winner!" his voice boomed over the stadium speakers, echoing through the arena. Julie took a step back, the weight of her triumph settling in as the realization dawned on her - she had won the All Valley.

The stands erupted in a deafening cacophony of cheers and applause, the sound washing over Julie like a tidal wave of euphoria. Johnny Lawrence, standing at the edge of the mat, beamed with pride, his eyes fixed on Julie with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine.

In a blur of motion, the rest of the Cobra Kai students surged onto the floor, their excited shouts and laughter blending with the thunderous applause of the crowd. Eli seized Julie by the shoulders, shaking her with unrestrained enthusiasm. "Holy shit, girl! You did it!" His voice lost amidst the chaotic celebration.

Amidst the sea of faces, Julie caught sight of Miguel, his smile tinged with a hint of disappointment. Despite his loss, he approached Julie with an outstretched hand, offering his congratulations in a display of sportsmanship that spoke volumes.

But for Julie, this moment was more than just a victory in a martial arts tournament. It was a validation of years of hard work and dedication, a testament to her resilience in the face of adversity. The taste of victory was intoxicating, a bittersweet reminder of the struggles she had overcome to reach this moment.

As her peers chanted her name in a chorus of adulation, Julie felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through her veins. The hunger for success burned bright within her, driving her to seek out new challenges and push herself to even greater heights. This victory was just the beginning - the first step on a journey that would take her to places she had never dared to dream of.

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Miguel sat in the passenger seat of Julie's "vintage" Chevy Impala as they sat outside the bonfire Moon was throwing. The night air felt electric for Julie, but she could tell Miguel was feeling a bit down at his loss. He smiled at her as she shifted the car into park.

"Moon is crazy." Miguel muttered as he turned to the beachfront party. "There's no way the cops won't be called." He sat up to get a better look at the teenagers who were chugging beers in the ocean.

Julie turned off her engine. "It doesn't matter if the cops come, I can outrun them." She turned to Miguel, a devious smirk on her face. "Can you?"

Miguel opened his door. "I don't have to outrun the cops, I just have to outrun you." She threw an empty water bottle at him. "You missed!"

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