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Chapter 12 - Miguel and Sam start having problem already

[I'm back guys, didn't really have time nor motivation to do anything (i'm lazy) but now i'm back.

Anyway have a good chapter.]

Me and Miguel looked at each other as we followed Johnny exiting the dojo.

We seated on a beam as Johnny started talking "It was the summer of '82. Rocky ||| had just come out. My buddy Dutch was a huge Mr. T fan, so we went to the local theater to check it out. Sitting in front of us was this group of cute chicks, eating popcorn. Dutch started throwing popcorn at 'em."

"Anyway, the girls got so pissed off that one of them stood up and started yelling at us." Johnny continued while Miguel and i chuckled.

He chuckled too before continuing "That's when i saw her for the first time."

"Saw who ?" Miguel asked but i knew who Johnny was referring to, Ali.

"Ali." John explained, his smile widening "she dumped popcorn all over Dutch. Got butter all over him."

"I could tell right away, man, this chick was a fire racker. We went to Golf N' Stuff for our first date, kissed on the ferris wheel. We were madly in love, dated for two years. For valentine's day, instead of rings, i gave her this pink jelly bracelet, She gave me this." Johnny took out his black headband.

"So what happened ?" Miguel asked but i knew what happened from the movies so i barely listened.

Johnny's expression darkened a little "Summer before my senior year we got into a fight. I figured we'd work things out, then Danny Larusso came into town. Next thing I know he's hitting on her, I see the two of them flirting with each other. I went over to have a civil conversation with Ali, but Larusso kept butting in. So I told him to mind his own

business. Next thing I know, he

sucker punches me"

"What an asshole !" Miguel exclaimed.

"I know, man." Johnny nodded "So i did what any dude would do. I defended myself. You know, i figured that was that, but Larusso wouldn't leave it alone. At the Halloween dance, i was sitting there, minding my own business, he douses me with a water hose. I hadn't seen the guy in months, fricking turns a water hose on my head. So i chase him down, try to put an end to things that night. Turn out the guy's got a Karate master of his own. Guy come out of nowhere, jump us, assaults me and my friends" Johnny scoffed "i think my buddy Tommy got brain damage 'cause of that fight. Eventually, we decided to work things out at the All Valley Tournament. We both made it to the finals, it was 2-2..." Johnny stopped to take a sip of his beer.

"And that's when you lost to an illegal kick." I continued.

Miguel blinked, confused "Wait, what do you mean, illegal kick ?"

Johnny let out a frustrated sigh "It was an illegal move, Miguel. Kicks to the face weren't allowed, but LaRusso got away with it. Wins the whole damn tournament, and suddenly he's the hero."

Miguel looked even more confused "So, LaRusso cheated ?"

Johnny shook his head "But what's worse, is that i lost Ali."

"The reason i'm telling you all this, is because you gotta watch out for the Larussos." Johnny looked directly at Miguel.

After the talk, we re-entered the dojo to clean it and we headed home.

[The next day at school]

Miguel and I were stuck in a PSAT prep test. I never got any of that bulshit since i wasn't american in my past life so i didn't understand some of the questions, hell i didn't even know what PSAT was before today.

Moon who was sitting right next to me leaned over and whispered "So, how's the test going for you ?"

I tried to keep my voice low as I replied "It's not too bad, but having you next to me definitely makes it more bearable."

She smirked, clearly enjoying the distraction "Smooth talker. I'm just trying to survive this thing. There's a party at the canyon tonight. Yasmine's birthday bash. You in ?"

I raised an eyebrow, feigning curiosity "A party at the canyon ? Sounds like a plan. I'll be there."

Moon's smile grew, and she leaned in slightly teasing "Good. It's going to be fun."

I grinned at her but suddenly the bell rang signaling the end of the test.

Moon gathered her things, giving me a quick, playful wink "See you tonight."

I nodded watching her head out of the classroom then met up with Miguel and Eli who where exiting the classroom they had the test in.

"Hey." I saw Samantha grab Miguel's arm as he exited the class with Eli.

"Hey." Miguel replied as he kissed her.

"I'll meet you." Eli told Miguel feeling awkward.

Sam smiled at Miguel, though her brow furrowed slightly "What's with the doom and gloom ? Come on. I'm sure you did amazing, again."

Miguel forced a small smile, but I could tell something was off. He shrugged "Yeah, I was just a little... distracted."

Sam tilted her head with concern "What ? Why ?"

Miguel's voice wavered just slightly "The tournament. I don't have a lot of time to prepare, so..."

Sam chuckled, trying to lighten the mood "Well, you had to have done better than me. Guy in front of me definitely did not shower. Made me completely forget how to calculate the volume of a sphere, but he definitely helped me remember the word 'malodorous.'"

Miguel chuckled sightly but i could see that he wasn't really in the mood "So, what did you do last night ?"

Sam hesitated for a split second "Uh, just a family dinner."

Miguel's expression faltered slightly, but he tried to keep his voice upbeat "I'd like to meet them sometime. I've never been to your house."

Sam chuckled but her smile faded a bit "Well, I've never been to your house either."

Miguel's eyes brightened a little. "You're more than welcome whenever you wanna come. My mom would love to meet you... or I can come to your house, meet your mom, your dad..."

Sam's face tensed slightly "Tonight's just really not a good night, but we should totally hit up Ventura. Two shakes at Salt&Straw, on me ?"

Miguel hesitated, his gaze dropping again "Yeah, um... I should go train. Maybe another time. But I'll call you later."

Sam nodded, her smile a little forced as Miguel turned away.

I caught up with him, walking alongside. I threw my arm over his shoulders, giving him a playful nudge as i grinned "So, you already have problems with your girlfriend ?"

Miguel sighed "I don't know, man. It's just... something feels off."

I raised an eyebrow and teased "Off ? What, did she forget to call you 'Miggy' or something ?"

He gave me a half-hearted chuckle but i could see there was something really bugging him "No, it's not that. It's just... yesterday, when we were talking on the phone, her dad asked who she was talking to. She told him it was 'just a friend.'" "And then I saw this guy at her house, having dinner with her family. I don't know who he is, but it didn't sit well with me."

"Wait, a guy ? At her house ?" I asked, genuinely confused now.

Miguel nodded, his expression darkening. "Yeah, and they looked pretty comfortable, too. I don't know if I'm overthinking it or what, but it's messing with my head."

I gave his shoulder a light squeeze "Hey, man, don't jump to conclusions. Maybe he's just some family friend or something."

I leaned back, thinking for a second "Look, Miguel, you should talk to her. Ask her about it, and if she lie about it just forget her. There's other fish in the sea."

He looked at me, his expression softening a bit. "Yeah, maybe you're right."

Then we headed to the park, near the school to meet up with Eli (Hawk), Aisha, Dimitri, and Bert (the blond kid with glasses)