The Cut That Always Bleeds | Cobra Kai

Chapter 5

Johny gazed at the dojo full of students, cringing at how many of the kids looked like complete and utter losers, including Demetri and Eli. He couldn't see any potential in them like he saw in Miguel or Aisha. He also had no idea how to start the class. He would never admit it if anyone asked, but he was really missing Isabelle right now. She always knew what to say and could help make the first karate lesson go smoothly. She was late since training started ten minutes ago.

Johny tried to speak, but no one heard him. Eventually, he just screamed, "Quiet!" Grabbing the whole dojo's attention. Walking around the room, he observed his students. "Nice shirt," he said as he pointed at Demetri's math shirt.

"Thanks," Demetri replied.

"I'm joking, it sucks," Johny deadpans as he continues to walk around the dojo insulting the students. "When I walk around this dojo, I don't see Cobra Kai material. I see losers. I see nerds. But in my short time as a sensei, I've also seen some miracles," he glances at Miguel and Aisha, who are smirking. "So, maybe there's hope for you yet. But first, I need to see where you're at. So everybody, fall in!"

The dojo's bells go off, and Isabelle rushes in right as Johny finishes his speech. She witnesses the chaos ensuing as the students scramble to complete Johny's command. Confused whispers break out, causing Johny to sigh dejectedly and cover his face with his hands. Isabelle quickly walks past him into the office to put down her bag, then walks out to help coordinate the lesson.

"He means to get in evenly spaced rows!" Isabelle yells out. Johny glances gratefully in her direction before officially starting the lesson.

Once Johny regained control, she returned to the office to complete any remaining paperwork and start some of her school assignments. She cringed a little when her back hit the office chair. She simply sat up straight to ignore it. Glancing at her phone, she saw another text from Robby come in. He had called all night and eventually switched to only texting. He wondered why she didn't come to his apartment since it was expected since she had spent every night there for the past five months. Deciding just to rip off the bandaid, she picked up her phone and called Robby.

He immediately picked up, "Are you okay? You haven't been answering me, and I have been worried sick. Did I do something wrong? I'm sorry. I can fix it—"

"Robby, you didn't do anything wrong. I promise. I'm sorry I didn't answer and worried you. My dad wanted me home for dinner yesterday, and I fell asleep. Then, I woke up late this morning, so I had to rush to work," she said, lying through her teeth. "I promise you didn't do anything wrong. Just me losing track of time."

"It's ok. I'm just glad you're alright. You're important to me, you know that, right?" Robby didn't mean to blurt that out. "Anyways, I have good news. I got the job at LaRusso Auto. All thanks to you. I start today."

"That's absolutely amazing, Robby! We should celebrate tonight," Isabelle squealed. "I'll see you after work, okay?"

"Can't wait," he murmured before ending the call.

Isabelle decided it was time to observe how the class was going. Sometimes, she regretted coming out of the office since she always seemed to walk in at the worst moments. Johny and Demetri were about to face off, probably due to Demetri's smart mouth. She rolled her eyes as she saw Johny grab Demetri's arm and fully flip him in the air before he landed roughly on his back. The other students cringed back at the display of power Johny gave them.

"Let that be a lesson to all of you," Johny stated while looking menacingly around the room, daring anyone to challenge him again.

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As promised, after training, Isabelle immediately set out to pick up Robby so they could celebrate his new job. Before she could head out, Miguel intercepted her.