Cold Hearted ⭒ Cobra Kai

5.8.6

"I'll sink my teeth in disbelief 'cause you're the one that I want. I can't believe, I can't believe I'm not afraid anymore. But goddamn, you got me in love again."

~Love Again by Dua Lipa~

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A/N: An update?!

Please comment and enjoy this happy little chapter.

Warnings: abuse, addiction, anxiety, biphobia/homophobia, depression, domestic violence, gun violence, language, panic attacks, sexual harassment/assault/abuse, violence, weapons, and other mature themes

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Zion's POV

I feel the way he smiles into the kiss - or maybe I'm the one smiling. I think we're both smiling.

The agonizing jealousy is gone. The burning anxiety is gone, too. All that remains is a comforting warmth inside my chest, one that always comes with Robby.

We do a slow version of a waltz together as the song slowly ends. Robby's eyes are locked on mine. I don't even care that I'm not the greatest dancer. He knows that and accepts that. After all, I just want him.

I break our eye contact for only a minute to look curiously out at the others.

To the surprise of no one, I see Liv, Eva, Jai, Jess, and Aisha freaking out. I can't contain my happiness.

"I've missed your smile," he pulls me back closer to face him with a grin.

"I've missed yours, too," I cup his face with my hand.

He kisses me again. It's softer and slower. It's perfect.

"I've missed doing that, too."

"Do it again?" I ask boldly.

Robby holds me in his arms and his lips meet mine again for a moment. He laughs. Then, "I can tell you're doing better. All I ever want is for you to be happy, Zion."

"I know," I blush. "Turns out you make me happy."

I pull him closer as the song comes to an end.

"Um, okay, no more slow songs," Jess is suddenly back onstage with the mic and breaks our kiss.

Robby loosens his grip on my waist. I frown up at them as they apologize.

"Sorry. Time for requests to play!" Jess tells the DJ before rushing back down.

"What was that?" I wonder as they walk over to me and Robby.

Robby makes sure to still hold my hands as I shift to look at them. I try to hide my smile at that fact.

"It's not you; you're adorable. It's just that I think the slow songs are making people leave," Jess explains. "I need people to stay. It's only nine-thirty. This is my only mark on The Valley, and I'm failing."

"Jess, baby, it's okay," Moon wraps her arms around their neck from behind before cupping their face with both hands. "Turns out people just want to drink."

I hold Robby's hand tighter as I speak up, "Then they can go drink somewhere else. I don't need bunches of people here, Jess. I just want the people that matter to me." I glance at him, "Like Robby."

"Awww," Moon gushes.

"I told you this would work out," Jess tells me.

I look at them wearily, "Jess..."