MAKING THE BED ★

10: Ruined

SINCE THE dinner incident at the LaRusso's house, Miguel had been spending more time with Daniel LaRusso. Not only did they spend time together at the dojo, but Miguel also visited the LaRusso car company to help fix his mom's car. Isabella felt bad for Johnny; he had lost his first student. A part of the girl believed it was her fault that Miguel was slowly pulling away— if it wasn't for the argument at the meal, maybe he would've stayed.

Jonny continued, as he cooked pasta in his kitchen, "Did you know that LaRusso showed Miguel Top Gun?"

"No," Isabella replied, as she helped him cook, "I've never watched it. Maybe we can watch it whilst eating. You could show it to me, if you wanted."

Johnny nodded, a slight smile on his face as he added more spice to the pasta sauce, claiming it wasn't manly enough. Isabella and Miguel visited Johnny's apartment a few days a week to help him cook dinner or talk about karate, they usually invited their mom too— now, it was just Isabella.

Her mom was working another shift at the hospital to gain more money and Miguel hadn't spoken to her properly since the meal. It was awkward between the twins, which was strange because they were usually so close; Isabella missed having someone to talk to. 

A pattern of knocks came from the door, sparking hope in Isabella that Miguel had come to visit. She rushed towards the door, preparing a sorry speech in her head before opening it. Isabella frowned when she realised it wasn't Miguel...

"Robby?" Isabella questioned, her voice becoming sterner because the last time she saw the boy, he had been so cruel to her— another argument in Isabella's life.

This gained Johnny's attention, causing him to walk to the door, standing behind Isabella. He offered, "Do you wanna come in?"

Robby ignored him, cutting straight to the point, "Hawk and some of your students have been bullying this kid in school. Tell them to stop or there'll be payback."

Johnny asked, "Payback? What the hell is Kreese putting you up to?"

"He's not putting me up to anything." Robby replied flatly, "I'm trying to help this kid. But, if those add holes don't knock it off, I'll do what I have to."

His father sighed, "Don't do anything stupid, you already got kicked out of school."

Robby shot back, "Miguel attacked me. I tried to stop the fight, he escalated it—"

"You shoved him off the second floor and paralysed him." Isabella interrupted protectively.

Robby scoffed, "What are you even doing here?"

'You're just my replacement.'
Robby's past word played in her head.
'He fucked up with me, so he's trying to make himself feel better by being your dad. Sooner or later, he'll get bored of you, don't worry.'

Isabella's eyes had swelled with tears again, as she clenched her jaw to try and stop herself from letting a tear roll down her cheek.

She had realised that Robby was right, Isabella did view Johnny as her father. Maybe, Johnny viewed her as his child, but he'd soon realise that she wasn't Robby. All the man had ever wanted was his son, and Isabella could only try to fill that empty void before he blocked her out too.

Robby continued, "I'm just using Cobra Kai to get what I want."

"I'm sure you think that, but you're playing with poison." Johnny replied, "You don't know the whole story."