The Cut That Always Bleeds | Cobra Kai

Chapter 11

Isabelle was in the back of Johny's new modified car on the way to training. Both of them were acting stupidly at stoplights. Miguel followed Johny's lead and nodded at girls in other cars.

"Don't look. Play it cool," Johny whispered, causing Miguel to snap his head forward. Isabelle smacked Miguel in the back of his head, suddenly angry. She was confused about what compelled her to do that, but she shrugged it off. Miguel just laughed before rolling his window up.

"What... are you jealous?" Miguel teased.

Isabelle scoffed, "Jealous of you glancing at a random girl. Never. Don't kid yourself, lover boy."

~

Isabelle was on the phone in the Cobra Kai office, "We do have a few spots left for new students, but I have to warn you classes are filling up fast. You'd like to sign up. Great! We have two sessions: one is at four in the afternoon, and the other is at five in the afternoon. Both boys and girls are welcome to join. Of course, we are a very inclusive space; all genders are welcome."

Johny snatched the phone from her and yelled, "Is this a prank call?"

"No, it's not Johny. Give me the phone back," Isabelle whispered furiously as she snatched the phone back. "I'm so sorry about that. That's our mentally challenged intern. He's not the best at understanding social situations. No, of course, he'll be fired immediately. Of course, such behavior is unacceptable. Thank you for calling. We will see your child soon." She hung up the phone and glanced at a sulking Johny.

"I'm not mentally challenged, Elsa," he deadpanned.

Isabelle rolled her eyes, "Could've fooled me, blondie." she replied, smirking.

"You know what? Get out there and make sure the students are properly stretched and warmed up for the lesson," Johny exclaimed, promptly shoving Isabelle out of the office.

Miguel steadied her as she stumbled into him, "Why'd Sensei kick you out of the office?"

"He's salty I called him mentally challenged," Isabelle explained, pouting. "And he says women are sensitive."

Miguel laughed at her joke, "Don't let him hear you say that. Come on, Hawk is giving the new kids their names."

They approached the group, and Miguel said to the two new kids, "Guys, they're just messing with you." He did a quick handshake with Chris. "Besides, everyone knows your names are Assface and Douchebag."

The other boy nodded, "Dibs on Assface."

Isabelle just shook her head in disappointment, "Assface was the worse one. But welcome Chris and Mitch." Her kind tone surprised both boys.

"Wait, how do you know our names?" Mitch asked suspiciously.

"I handle everyone's paperwork, so I know everything about everyone," Isabelle deadpanned.

An old man suddenly walked in, observing all the students while slowly walking to the office.

Isabelle intercepted him and kindly asked, "Hello, can I help you, sir?" Miguel stood slightly behind her, not fully trusting a weird man near Isabelle, especially with the way he looked her up and down before responding.

"No. But maybe I can help you," The old man grumbled while smirking. His creepy tone sent an uncomfortable shiver down Isabelle's back. Miguel immediately pushed her slightly behind him, glaring at the man for making Isabelle uncomfortable.

"Hey!" Johny exclaimed, storming out of the office. The man sidestepped Miguel and approached Johny. They got into a whispered conversation while Miguel turned towards Isabelle.