Tapping my pen against my desk I sighed holding my head in my hands it was the last lesson of the day, and I was getting sick of everyone either staring at my face or asking what had happened to me.
I had successfully avoided Johnny and the other guys even resorting to sitting with Daniel and Ali in class that in itself would be torture; I didn't realize how mushy my brother could get with his girlfriend's.
Holding my lunch tray my nails scratched into the plastic as I looked around the seating area, I knew I was being watched by my friends as well as the other students who were still talking about my black eye it's like they'd never seen one before.
Feeling a hand grip the sleeve of my shirt, I turned to see Ali standing by my side a tray in her hands too, "come sit with me?" I swallowed rough wondering why she was being nice to me; I know we talked at Halloween, but we hadn't really buried the hatchet.
Looking over to the Cobra Kai's who starred back at me, I nodded at the blonde girl who just smiled happily before leading me over to a table where Daniel was already sat.
I guess this was my decision and by the look on Johnny's face I knew it was one I'd probably regret; it seems the only people happy with this situation was the couple sitting in front of me.
Looking up at the clock I watched as the hand ticked closer and closer to 3 o'clock with every second, I knew if I wanted to keep up my avoidance of my friends I needed to leave quickly, once the bell rang I grabbed my books and bag getting up with everyone else "Miss. LaRusso!".
Grimacing, I mentally swore the one time the teacher held me back was the only time I really needed to leave "dammit" I whispered looking at the door hoping that the boys would have gotten the hint to leave me alone but after nearly being cornered all day I knew it was unlikely.
Walking over to Mrs. Wilson's desk, I pulled my bag over my shoulder and crossed my arms over my books as the middle-aged teacher eyed me in wonder, "How are things, Katherine?" I frowned at the question and shrugged"Fine?".
Mrs. Wilson's eyes roamed my face, and I knew what she was looking at "it's nothing" I commented as she looked at me shocked "just an accident" I added when she looked at me skeptically, but I was in no mood to be questioned at my life, or my home life "and your brothers bruises?".
"Look my mother is a broke single parent of twins, one who can't keep his mouth shut and the other who is a raging bitch with daddy issues but we're making it through. My mother is nothing but good to us, and yes sometimes it's shit, but that's life so can I go now?" I gritted my teeth as I felt like I had laid myself bare for her to see, and I hated it.
She slowly nodded in shock, and I huffed a thank you before walking out of the door, but I soon bumped into something or someone, and my books fell to the ground "sorry" I mumbled bending down to pick them up.
Watching the other person mimic my movements I grimaced seeing Johnny silently looking at me with a frown on his face "Hey" he greeted softly as he helped me up "Hi" I whispered back unsure of what to say, I wasn't used to this kind of awkwardness.
We stood quietly for a few moments before Johnny grabbed my hand "Say something" he croaked looking desperate as I huffed a laugh "what do you want me to say?" taking my hand back I felt my eyes watering "what could I possibly have to say to you right now?".
Turning around, I began to walk away until I felt Johnny catch up with me, "let me go!" I demanded as I was pulled back into Johnny'schest as he held me tightly, "Johnny!" I shouted, fighting against him as his hands latched onto my arms, trying to keep me still.
"Just let me talk and I'll let you go" Johnny promised as I stopped struggling against him "okay?" he questioned making me nod in agreement "fine" I mumbled waiting for him to start so I could leave, just being next to him was hurting me worse than when I saw him pummeling Daniel.
"I didn't want it to be this way" Johnny said as I felt his chest rumble against my back when he sighed sounding tired "that fight on the beach was supposed to be a one time thing, but then he punchedBobby at tryouts" I nodded remembering that day, it was the day I officially met the Cobra Kai.
"Yes, we hurt him but he always came looking for us," I turned around when Johnny's grip loosened "we were done with him until that night of the party when Bobby found you, you looked so broken and beaten Kat, and we all hated it," my jaw tightening as I remembered that night.
Looking up at Johnny's face I knew he was being honest, and I also knew my brother wasn't as innocent as he seemed, but I was still lied to, and I knew for the sake of my relationship with Daniel I needed to try to distance myself from my friends "You still lied to me, you both did".
Johnny nodded and crossed his arms, "so what now?" I knew he wasn't used to this situation, being open and out on a limb just like I wasn't used to being totally head over heels for someone, especially a guy like Johnny.
"I just need some space and time to think" I whispered sadly hating that I was doing this, but I didn't want the only good thing I'd ever had to be broken by my brothers shitty choices in life, Johnny nodded as he gave me a weak smile "I'm won't give up Kat, not on you".
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End Of The Line
Teen FictionDaniel and Katherine LaRusso are moving to Reseda with their Mom but the twins somehow finding themselves in trouble not only with others but each other. With Daniel finding love and Kat finding herself some allies in an unlikely place will the twin...