Chapter 84: Guilt & Redemption

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*Sam's P.O.V*

Inside the small building at Miyagi-Do, the place that has always brought me comfort, I find myself engulfed in a whirlwind of emotions.

The news of Eli taking a break from karate hits me like a punch to the gut. The weight of guilt settles heavily on my shoulders as I realize that I am the reason behind his decision.

I hurt him, and now he needs time to heal from the pain I caused.

As I stand here, surrounded by the familiar walls of the dojo, I can't help but wish that Eli would walk through that door. I long for the chance to make things right, to apologize and show him how much he means to me.

But he made it clear that he needs space, time to process everything that has happened between us. It's hard to accept, but I understand that healing takes time.

My mind is a jumble of thoughts, each one vying for attention. I replay our arguments, our misunderstandings, and the hurtful words that were exchanged.

I question my own actions, wondering if there was something I could have done differently. It's overwhelming, trying to untangle the mess of emotions and make sense of it all.

In this moment, I find solace in the quiet of the dojo. The soft sound of the wind rustling through the trees outside provides a gentle backdrop to my racing thoughts.

I take a deep breath, trying to calm the storm within me. I know that I need to give Eli the space he has asked for, to respect his need for healing. It won't be easy, but I'm determined to make things right and rebuild the trust that has been broken.

As I stayed here, at the dojo, thoughts of Eli consume my mind. I can't help but miss him, his presence in my life, and the connection we once had.

After he mentioned taking a break from karate, I had this overwhelming urge to call him.

I wanted to hear his voice, to let him know that I'm here for him. But deep down, I knew that he wouldn't pick up. It's like a knot in my stomach, this fear of reaching out and being met with silence.

And we all know that I tried calling him a thousand times not that long ago and there was silence. So what am I supposed to do?

All I know is that I miss him, his support, and the bond we shared.

But as much as I long to call him, I also understand why I hesitate. It's the fear of rejection, of pouring my heart out and not receiving a response.

It's the fear of facing the reality that things may never be the same between us. So, I hold back, keeping my feelings tucked away, hoping that someday we'll find our way back to each other.

And I now have to remember what else is going on. My dad had also wanted to quit karate after his attack from Terry Silver.

But after having a talk with my mom, Johnny, and Chozen, we realized that this is a fight that we can't walk away from.

We have to join together. We have to join the fight and we need my dad leading the pack.

That's why everyone, besides Eli, is at the dojo. And my mom is bringing my dad to the dojo. We have to join forces to take down Cobra Kai. Terry Silver's Cobra Kai.

"You miss him, don't you?" I heard a voice.

I turned to the side to see Robby. He's here too.

"Who are you talking about?" I asked.

"Hawk." He said, "You miss him, don't you?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I miss him. But he probably doesn't miss me."

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