Teenagers Scare the Living Sh*t out of Me (1)

Chapter 19

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Italicized = Spanish

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It's been a week and I'm still attending classes at Cobra Kai. Don't really talk to anybody when I'm there though. I've tried to stay the furthest I ever have from anyone; they all seem to be doing the same in keeping their distance from me. However, I've received a variety of glances, glares, and longing looks on many separate occasions. I did my best not to pay them any mind while I trained. But it feels like I'm just on the outside looking in. I had been spacing out this whole time, barely paying any attention to what Sensei was instructing. He was one of many glances, taking note that I was distancing myself, but never bringing it up.

After the roller rink incident, I don't feel like I really belonged anymore, but I didn't want to let go of the happiness I once felt here. I also couldn't find the right time to try out Miyagi-do without feeling like an ass. It didn't matter how much I wanted to be near my old friends. For us to laugh and talk like we used too. I wanted to apologize to Aisha over and over again. I wanted Tory to explain herself and tell me it was an accident, and I would force myself to believe her. I needed Miguel to trust that I haven't totally lost my mind. And I longed for my old relationship with Eli, that was so dead there was no hope for revival.

I made it to my car after class ended "Hey, can we talk?" Miguel's voice hits my ears. I had hoped Tory would talk to me herself, but that's asking for a miracle. But Miguel was bound to be the first one to break the silence.

I throw my bag in the car and turn on him, not being too civil with my feelings still hurt "About what?"

My feet are planted firm as I look up into his troubled eyes "About what happened at the roller rink. Leia, you just... freaking out over nothing. What's going on between you and Tory? I thought you guys were friends."

There's a bite to my tone "Why don't you ask your girlfriend what happened?"

I had thought me and Tory were friends too. The truth is it's a way more loaded question than he thinks.

"She hasn't really been talking much since it happened," he mumbles despairingly.

"I don't even know what happened. Okay that's why I'm just as confused as you are," I tell him annoyed.

That upsets him "I watched you throw a skate at her. And you're telling me you don't know what happened?"

"She dumped drinks on me and Robby," I say plainly.

"That was an accident," he protests.

"That's what you think. But I know she did it on purpose Miguel. I just haven't figured out why-"

"Maybe because it wasn't on purpose and you're being dramatic," he argues.

I understand him defending his girlfriend. However, this is meant to be between me and Tory. I won't let him put himself in the middle of this.

"Miguel have I ever lied to you? Or given you a reason not to trust me?"

He doesn't say anything to that, just licks his dry lips preparing for what I'm about to say.

"Then believe me when I tell you, I know Tory threw those drinks on purpose. And if she hasn't told you why yet either than you're not meant to know. Just stay out of it. I'll figure it out myself. You don't need to butt in every time one of us argues or fights with the other." 

He looks like I just punched him in the face when I tell him to stay out of it. I couldn't bring myself to be friendly about my demand. A part of me was upset with him for being upset with me about the whole situation.