We sat in the waiting room, Miguel's leg was bouncing up and down. I could tell he was extremely nervous. Finally Demetri's mom walked out. "What happened? Is everything okay?" Miguel asked, as he rose to his feet. "He's okay," She sighed, "His arm broke when he was out with his friends. I don't know what he did, but he asked me to call you and that's what I did." She then looked to me, "Hello, Lola." "Hello, ma'am." I greeted back. "Can I go back there?" Miguel asked.
"I'm sure you can. Just tell the front desk lady that you want to see him, they were just checking up on his to make sure his other bruises aren't anything serious." She informed. Miguel nodded his head then turned to me, "I'll be right back, okay?" "Okay." I replied. He then pecked my lips and began walking towards the front desk.
I rested my head against the wall, as my mind started racing. It's just a broken arm, so he isn't that bad. But if he just accidentally broke it, why would he ask Miguel to come here? And his mom mentioned other bruising? I sighed, then placed my face in the palm of my hands, releasing a deep sigh. What the hell is going on?!
"How've you been?" His mom asked me. I then slowly removed my face from my hands, "I'm okay. How're you?" "Good," She answered, "I've been better." "I understand that one." I gave a dry chuckle. "I didn't believe Demetri when he told me that you moved out here, y'know." She stated. "Really? Why's that?" I questioned. She shrugged, "I don't know. I just didn't want to believe that there might be another Eli on our hands."
I sighed as I bit the inside of my lip, "I'm not like him." "I know," She gave me a soft smile, "I'm sorry I just assumed. After Demetri told me everything that Eli's been doing, I just—.... I'm sorry." "No," I faced her, "I'm sorry. My cousin isn't the best person at the moment. Demetri has gotten the worst treatment out of everyone, and I'm sorry about that." "It's not your fault." Her eyes watered, and she smiled. Something I know she does to hide her tears.
All of a sudden, Miguel came walking really fast. His face had anger and hurt written all over it. "Miguel? Are you okay?" I asked. He just walked by me and exited the building. "Miguel!" I called out. I let out a sigh in frustration, turned to Demetri's mom saying, "Excuse me." I immediately rushed out of the building after him. "Miguel, stop ignoring me!" I hollered, "What's going on?" He sharply turned around, "Well I couldn't say any of this in front of his mom!" I stopped in my tracks, "What're you talking about? He just fell and broke his arm, right..?"
Miguel shook his head, "Your cousin and his piece of shit friends happened." "What?" I questioned. "They all started fighting, Cobra Kai against everyone that isn't them. Eli got Demetri in a bad position, and broke his arm." Miguel explained. My heart immediately stopped, "He did what?" "Yeah, make sure to tell Tory a personal 'thanks' for being apart of the peer pressure." He spat.
I stood there, my heart beat instantly racing at the news. "N-no, Tory wouldn't—.... I just seen—.... No.." I couldn't even figure out what the hell to say! What do you even say to that? He placed his hands in his hair, "I still can't believe this! I'm going to find Eli." "What?? Why?" I questioned. "He deserves what's coming to him." He growled. "Miguel, no," I grabbed his hands in mine, "I'm not going to let you do this. I'll handle this, okay?" "And risk him hurting you? No!" "He's not going to hurt me, Miguel. He may not like me, but I have a better chance of coming out untouched than you." I cooed.
He stood there silently, I know he doesn't like it at all. "Look, I've been doing some karate on my own too. If anything, I know I can handle him. After all," I smiled, "I did learn from the reigning all valley champion." He looked into my eyes, and let out a sigh, "I don't like this idea." "I'll call you as soon as things start getting heated, okay? I promise." I meant it too. "Brielle, I—" "Miguel, I'll be okay. I'll talk to Tory and Eli, tonight. I'll call you if anything." I repeated, just as sincerely as before.
"If either one of them try to do anything, and I mean anything; you need to call me immediately. I'll be there." "I know you will." I smiled. He quickly pulled me in for a tight hug, which I embraced back. I'm honestly not nervous at all to see either one of them, I know that Tory would never hit me and neither would Eli. He's had plenty of opportunity to me and he never did. We kissed goodbye, and agreed that he'd wait here while I handle this.
After I checked Tory's house, to find that she was gone; I knew exactly where to look for her. I parked in front of the Cobra Kai dojo, and seen her through the glass doors. I grabbed my phone out, and texted her that I'm here and needed to speak with her. I seen her pull her phone out, then look out the doors at me. She then told everyone around her something, then came out of the building. "Hey, Lola. How are you?" She greeted. I exited the car, shaking my head, "Cut the shit, Tory. I'm not going to stand here and pretend to be cool with you." "What did I do to you?" She asked.
"It's not what you did to me, it's what you did to my friend." I spat. "Your friend? What're you talking about?" "I'm talking about the kid you guys just put in the hospital. Demetri. Y'know, that was real fucked up of you guys." I stated matter of factly. She scoffed, "You don't know what you're talking about, okay? You don't know what happened, or half of the shit those guys put us through, they got what they deserve." "Tory, that's not right. Regardless of what they did, that doesn't give you guys the right to break someone's arm!" "Demetri humiliated Hawk at the school fight. He kicked him into the glass trophy case, so I'd say justice was served." She arched her brow.
I was absolutely blown away by her response. She's never talked this way about anyone with me, even about Samantha. "I don't even know who you are," I back pedaled, "I can't be your friend anymore. I'm done." Robby then walked out the doors, "What's going on?" "Lola—" "Nothing," I cut her off, "I'm done here. I don't want either one of you speaking to me again." I then got in my car, and drove away.
As I was on my way back to my aunt's, Miguel called me. Thankfully my phone is Bluetoothed to the car, so I don't have to take my eyes off the road. I clicked the answer button after taking a few breaths to relax myself. "Hey." I greeted. "Hey, have you talked to one of them yet?" He asked. "Just got done with Tory, actually." I replied. "How'd that go?" He asked. "It was okay, I guess. I mean nobody hit each other, we didn't yell. I just simply told her that I want nothing to do with her." I answered.
"I'm sorry," He sighed, "But I'm proud of you for doing what's right." "Yeah, thanks." I uttered. Honestly, I'm kind of upset that Tory and I are no longer friends. I never really had any friends, let alone a best friend; but now I've lost that. I will always care about Tory and her brother, that will never change. But, I can't be friends with someone who thinks being an ass is the solution.
"I hope everything goes smoothly with Eli." "As do I." I said. "How far are you from your aunt's?" He asked. "I actually just pulled up, hopefully he's home." I replied. "Call me if there's any concerns, okay?" "Okay." I agreed. "Brielle?" "Yes?" "You know that I—.... I uh—..." "You what?" I questioned. "Never mind," He cleared his throat, "Call me if anything." "Will do." The call then disconnected.
I let out a deep breath, turned the car engine off; then made my way inside. "Hey, hun," My aunt greeted, "It took you awhile to get back." "Yeah, uh I was talking to Carmen for a while." I lied. "Oh, okay. Well, your parents and Kenny are laying down already. I decided to stay up and wait for you to get home." She smiled. "Thanks," I smiled, "Is Eli home?" She made a confused look, since I never ask for him, "Yeah, he's in his room."
"Okay," I smiled, "You should head to bed now, auntie. It's fairly late, and I'm not leaving anywhere." "Yeah, I do need to get up early to say goodbye." "See you in the morning." We farewelled, then I stood and waiting to see her enter her room. As soon as I was in the clear, I made my way towards Eli's room.
Within any warning, I burst through his door. "What the fuck?!" He snapped. I shut the door behind me, "Don't get mad at me, you ass! How could you?" "How could I what?" "How could you break Demetri's arm?! He's your best friend!" I argued, fighting to keep my voice down so I don't alarm anyone. Eli immediately grew tense, "What's it to you anyways?" "Demetri is my friend," I countered, "And real friends have each other's backs!"
Eli's demeanor changed for a second, almost saddened. Then immediately he switched back to being an ass, "Now he's your friend? You don't even know a single thing about him." "Oh, and you do? I may not know every detail about him, but at least I don't treat him like he's a piece of garbage!" I countered. "He's a pussy, just like the rest of them. It's not my fault he can't handle pain," He shook his head, "Either way, you don't even know what happened." "I don't care what happened! All I know is Demetri's in the hospital with a broken arm and bruises, all thanks to you and your little Cobra Kai posse." I spat.
Eli just shook his head and scoffed, "I don't need to explain shit to you." "And I don't need to hear your bullshit lies either, Eli. Or excuse me," I corrected, "I mean Hawk. Apparently a stupid ass name is more important than morals and human decency." With that, I exited his room and made my way into the room I've been residing in.
I collected myself and my thoughts before I even dared to call Miguel. I was leaning more towards just shooting him a text, but I know he'd have to hear my voice in order to know I'm really okay. That's just the type of guy Miguel is, and I adore that about him.
After I felt okay enough to cover up my anger, I gave his phone a call. "Hello?" An immediate answer. "Hey." I greeted. "You okay?" "I'm fine," I replied, "I just got done speaking with Eli." "He didn't threaten you or anything did he?" "Surprisingly, no. He usually threatens, but never acts on it. In fact, he wasn't being as snappy as I anticipated." I noted.
"That's strange, wonder why he didn't." Miguel thought. "No clue," I flopped back on the bed, "Anyways, are you still at the hospital?" "No, I got dropped off a few minutes ago." He answered. "How's Demetri?" I asked. "He's fine. He's more emotionally hurt than anything." He sighed.
I pressed my lips into a thin line, I felt deeply sorry for him, "I can only imagine." "This really sucks." He mumbled. "I agree." "Hey, is it okay if I go talk to Samantha tomorrow after we go to drop off your family at the airport?" He asked. My heart immediately stopped, my stomach churned, "W-Why do you need to speak with her?" "Nothing like that, Brielle. I just want to know what happened that the rest of them couldn't help out Demetri." He replied. "Okay," Fell from my lips, "Yeah. That's fine."
"Well, we should head to bed then." Miguel noted. "Yeah, it's pretty late." "Goodnight, I'll see you tomorrow." "Yeah, see you." The call disconnected. I tossed my phone to the side of me, and just stared blankly at the ceiling; trying to process what the fuck is going on in this damn city!
Light taps on the door broke me out of my thoughts. "Who is it?" I asked. The door creaked open, "It's me." I smiled seeing a sleepy Kenny in the door, "What's up? I thought you were sleeping." "I was, but then I woke up and wanted to sleep with you; since I'm leaving tomorrow." She frowned. I patted the bed, smiling, "Well, come on then." She quickly shut the door and crawled into the bed with me.
"I'm gonna miss you." She whined. I immediately wrapped my arms around her, "I'm going to miss you too. But you'll be back before you know it. Just three more weeks of school, then you get to come back." I smiled, to try and lighten her mood. "Will it go by fast?" She asked innocently. I lightly giggled, "Fast. But not fast enough for me." She snuggled into me, "I love you." My eyes began to water, "I love you, Kenny."
This day has been a crazy one. But unknowingly, Kenny always seems to be my comfort. My muse. Whenever I feel like crumbling she's always there to pick me back up. Ding! I grabbed my phone and seen it was a message from Miguel, I just wanted to remind you that I'm always here for you. Kenny's leaving tomorrow, and I know how much she means to you. Just remember that I'm here, forever and always. I smiled at the sweet message he had left me. Seems like I have Miguel to pick me back up as well.