Heartstrings | Johnny Lawrence x (y/n) | 1984 |

| 7 | Party

The Halloween party at school is in full swing, with music pumping, students laughing, and the halls crowded with kids in costumes. You're dressed in a sleek, fitted skeleton outfit that complements the more traditional skeleton costumes worn by Johnny and the other Cobras, but with your own twist—a slightly feminine design that makes you stand out from the group. You and the others are joking around, getting into the party's vibe when you notice Johnny slipping off toward the bathroom with a smirk on his face, planning to sneak a quiet moment to himself.

You exchange a look with Bobby, who raises an eyebrow. "Bet he's going to light up," he says with a grin.

You shake your head, smiling. "He's always gotta have his little moments away from everyone."

But then, from down the hallway, you hear a sudden shout and see Johnny storming out of the bathroom, dripping wet and furious. His blonde hair clings to his face as he stands there, fists clenched. He's soaked, seething, his blue eyes narrowed in fury.

"What the hell?" Dutch says, looking around in confusion before he spots Daniel LaRusso, barely visible in his odd "shower curtain" costume, sprinting away down the hall.

"That little punk!" Johnny spits out, and he's off in an instant, bolting after Daniel.

You and the rest of the Cobras quickly follow, but Ali trips us with some stick. We quickly get back up charging down the hall as students scatter out of the way. The music from the party fades into the background, and the only sounds you hear are your footsteps, mingling with Johnny's livid curses as he pursues Daniel.

Finally, Daniel makes it out into the open field behind the school, trying to escape in the cover of darkness. But you and the Cobras are fast—too fast. You're right behind Johnny as he corners Daniel, cutting off his only exit, and the rest of the Cobras form a semicircle around him.

"End of the line, LaRusso!" Johnny sneers, stepping forward, his fists clenched.

Daniel stumbles backward, his face pale, clearly terrified. He raises his hands as if trying to plead, but Dutch just laughs, giving you a nudge with his elbow.

"Time to teach him what happens when he messes with us," Dutch says to you with a wicked grin.

Johnny doesn't waste any time. He lunges forward, landing a hard punch to Daniel's stomach, making him double over with a gasp. You watch, a mixture of adrenaline and hesitation bubbling up as Johnny lands another punch, and then Bobby and Tommy each take turns, delivering quick, sharp hits to Daniel's sides.

"Come on, get up!" Bobby taunts as Daniel tries to get to his feet, only for Dutch to shove him back down.

You hover on the edge of the group, feeling your heartbeat quicken as you see Daniel struggling, clutching his stomach and looking utterly defeated. There's a flicker of pity within you, but the thrill of following the Cobras' lead keeps you standing there, watching. Besides, after everything he's done to antagonize Johnny, maybe he deserves this... right?

But then, you hear a new voice break through the night.

"Stop it! Leave him alone!"

You all whip your heads around and see Ali, Johnny's ex-girlfriend, storming towards you with a furious expression on her face. She steps directly between Johnny and Daniel, her arms outstretched as if to shield Daniel.

"Ali, get out of the way," Johnny warns, his voice dark and tense. You know he hates showing weakness in front of her.

But Ali doesn't budge. "You guys think you're so tough, ganging up on one person? Pathetic," she snaps, her eyes flashing with anger.

"Get out of here, Ali. This has nothing to do with you," Tommy says, trying to pull her away.

As she steps back, she glances at you, almost in disbelief. "And you're just letting this happen? Really?" she says, her voice heavy with disappointment.

Her words sting, but before you can respond,
At that moment, you notice a figure emerging from the shadows—the small, unassuming frame of Mr. Miyagi. He steps forward calmly, his eyes sharp and focused. Before you can fully process it, he's in front of Johnny, who doesn't realize the danger until it's too late.

In a flash, Mr. Miyagi sweeps Johnny's legs out from under him, sending him sprawling to the ground. The Cobras freeze in shock. How could this older man take Johnny down so quickly?

Dutch is the first to snap out of it, charging at Mr. Miyagi with a fist raised. But with a swift block and a spin, Mr. Miyagi redirects Dutch's momentum, sending him tumbling to the ground. Bobby tries to throw a punch, but Mr. Miyagi sidesteps, delivering a quick chop that sends Bobby staggering backward.

One by one, Mr. Miyagi takes down the Cobras. His movements are fluid, controlled, and impossibly fast. Even as you try to join in, he anticipates your moves, redirecting your punches and throwing you off balance with minimal effort. The ground feels cold and unforgiving as you land on it, dazed.

Johnny scrambles up, furious and humiliated, only to be taken down again by Mr. Miyagi with a precise, effortless strike.

The fight ends just as quickly as it began, leaving the Cobras sprawled on the ground, bruised, stunned, and defeated. Mr. Miyagi helps Daniel to his feet, giving him a reassuring nod before casting a sharp, warning look at each of you, as if daring any of you to try again.

As they walk away into the night, Johnny sits up, clutching his side, anger and disbelief etched across his face. You and the others exchange glances, the silence heavy with shame and frustration. This wasn't just a defeat—it was a humiliation. And for the first time, the invincible Cobra Kai had met its match. Even Ali had nothing to say for the first time in forever. She simply walked off enraged but not even she could withstand the silence.