The Cut That Always Bleeds | Cobra Kai

Chapter 10

Isabelle glanced at her buzzing phone. She was ignoring calls from Eli, as she was still upset by his actions at the tournament. She was getting ready to meet up with Aisha for lunch and later have dinner with the team. Isabelle needed a break from the testosterone she was constantly surrounded by.

"You're up early," Robby groggily said, rubbing his eyes as he yawned.

Isabelle giggled, "It's not early. It's already one in the afternoon."

"Oh shit," Robby exclaimed as he rushed to get ready. "Mr.LaRusso wanted me to help set up the dojo."

"Dojo?"

Robby paused before replying, "Oh, yeah... Mr.LaRusso wanted to open his own dojo, Miyagi-Do."

"Oh, that's cool. Let me know if you need help. I have plenty of experience."

"You're not upset?" Robby asked, surprised by her calm reaction.

Isabelle scoffed, "Why would I? I told you I supported you. You're just as important to me, Robby, as my friends in Cobra Kai. I'm not loyal to a dojo but to my friends. So, if you need help, I will gladly offer it."

He beamed, "I'll take you up on that. How about today?"

"I would, but I'm meeting up with Aisha for lunch to celebrate the tournament win, then training after," Isabelle said regretfully. Robby nodded as he started to head out. Noticing his sling on the bed, she grabbed it. "Make sure to wear your sling!" She exclaimed as she threw the sling at him.

Robby caught it and replied, laughing at her antics, "Anything you say, Dr.Isabelle. Have fun with Aisha!"

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Aisha was live-streaming on Instagram, "So you might be wondering what the team does after they win the championship." She showed the full plate of nachos at the table. "Victory Nachos!" Miguel cheered in the background as he lifted his glass. The others quickly followed. He glanced at Isabelle, who was staring off into the distance, lost in thought. "It was supposed to be a round of drinks, but the waitress was not feeling Hawk's fake ID—"

"Hey! Don't talk about that. My parents follow you," Hawk exclaimed, slightly embarrassed by having to admit that out loud.

Aisha turned back to her phone, "Sorry, Mr. and Mrs.Moskowitz. Anyways, until next time, no mercy, bitches." she concluded her livestream before sitting down beside Isabelle.

"I gotta say, it's nice to be at a victory party," Demetri said as he grabbed a nacho.

Hawk scoffed, "Yeah, except you had nothing to do with the victory." He snatched Demetri's nacho and ate it.

Isabelle rolled her eyes, annoyed with Eli's change in attitude. Every day, starting to resemble the boys who used to bully him instead of the sweet person she knew.

"Well, then I consider it a belated party for the coding competition we won at computer camp," Demetri declared.

Isabelle's jaw dropped in fake offense. "You bitch," she smacked Demetri's arm. "I threw you guys a celebration party for that. I even helped make that video for you guys. Remember?"

"Oh, right," Demetri said smugly. "Demetri and Eli, Binary brothers," he sang robotically. Everyone burst out laughing at his antics. However, he didn't take Demetri's antics lightly.

"Cool it with the nerd shit, yeah?" Hawk whispered threateningly at Demetri. Isabelle shot Eli a harsh glare. Ever since the tournament, he had begun constantly lashing out at everyone around him, even his closest friends.