Different But Same

Cherry had dressed into a red skater shirt, a black long sleeved shirt, and a black denim jacket. "Miguel! Hurry up! And bring me my Converse please!" Cherry yelled from the kitchen. "The black ones?!" "Yes!" After Cherry confessed her true feelings, Miguel then did the same. He then slept over - after they went to go get him extra clothes. Miguel came running down the stairs and took over cooking while Cherry put on her shoes. They both quickly ate and then ran over to Cherry's car.

Cherry sighed, not starting the car.

"What's wrong?"

"It's just that I feel like a total bitch."

"Hey. We went over this. It's my fault. Okay? It's not your fault." Cherry sighed, still uncertain, so Miguel kissed the top of her head. "Come on, let's go to school." Cherry sighed, nodded and turned the engine on, driving them to school. Upon arriving, they shared a look. "You ready?"

"As I'll ever be."

Cherry hugged Miguel and they got out of the car and headed toward the building.

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"How'd it go?" Cherry asked when Miguel, Demetri, and Eli approached her and Aisha. "How'd what go?" Aisha asked. "Miguel broke up with Sam." "Um. Well, she cried." "Expected," Eli muttered as Miguel sat next to Cherry, Demetri sitting on the grass. "Before I broke up with her, I kept bringing up her family, saying if I could meet them. . . She kept avoiding the topic. Then I just, I broke up with her."

Cherry nodded and took hold of his hand.

"I know that we both know how we feel about each other, but let's wait until tonight? Sam seeing us kiss at school on the same day you guys broke up won't be good. I want to at least show some mercy on her. After all, we have been best friends most of our lives." Miguel nodded, understanding and respecting Cherry's decision.

"That little bitch!"

Everyone turned to Aisha.

"What?"

"You know that video I posted of me breaking that board?"

"Yeah." "Look what Yasmine commented." Cherry held the phone so everyone could see it. She read the comment and felt her anger bubbling through her. "I gotta do something." "How about we kidnap her -" "I'm stopping you right there, Eli." "It's -" but Eli stopped when he received a glare from Cherry.

"Yeah, Hawk, calm down." "And no, you won't be beating anyone up," Miguel told Cherry, causing her to pout. "You know, for someone in karate, you'd expect you'd have less anger," Demetri admitted. "Wait, I got a better idea." Aisha showed them Yasmine's story. She was going to be having a party, "v.i.p." only. "Yasmine's throwing a birthday party at the Canyon later?" "Not if we strike first." Cherry smirked at Aisha and high fived her. "Hell yeah!" Miguel smirked at everyone and Cherry smiled. "Oh, this should be fun."

After school, they went to the store next to the dojo and they began to buy food and snacks for the party. "All right, make sure to stock up good. Cherry is inviting everyone." "V.I.P. only my ass," Cherry said. "I still don't understand how we're gonna buy alcohol," Demetri whispered. Eli scoffed at him.

"Oh, please. Never underestimate the power of the Hawk." Eli opened a fridge and took out a few packs of beer. Eli had a fake i.d. which got them a lot of beer and alcohol. "Nice work, Hawk," Cherry praised. Eli smirked in satisfaction and they put everything in Cherry's car. "All right guys, let's head on over to Canyon."

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Upon arriving, the group had texted everyone they knew to go over. They began to set up and Cherry connected her phone to a speaker. "This should be really fun," Miguel said as he hugged Cherry from behind.

Cherry chuckled and turned in his arms.

"Oh really?"

"Yes, really. And you are giving me a dance."

"Oh? And when did I agree to that?"

"Just now."

Cherry smirked up at him and smiled. "Well, I don't mind dancing with you." Miguel smiled at her and leaned down. "Hey lovebirds! Save the pda for the party, we don't want to see that!" Miguel blushed hard while Cherry glared at Eli while also blushing. Soon enough, people began to arrive and the party was now in full swing. Cherry was talking to a girl in her math class, Miguel having his arm around her waist. "Look who showed up." Cherry looked where Miguel was looking at and saw Kyler, Yasmine, Moon, and more of their "v.i.p." squad.

It looked as if Kyler was going to do something, but upon seeing Cherry and Miguel, he backed away and tried to convince the others to leave. Cherry smirked and turned to Miguel. "I'm getting a beer. Want one?" "No, but I do want another soda." Cherry nodded and they made their way to the coolers which held the drinks.

"Oh, by the way, I should tell you this now than later. A kid who's taking karate with Daniel is teaching me how to skate. Don't worry, I only have eyes for you. Plus, if he decides to make a move, we'll take him down." Miguel smiled at that. "I respect that. But seriously, tell me if he starts to get too close." Cherry chuckled but nodded.

"You worry too much."

Before Miguel could reply, Cherry wrapped an arm around his neck and pulled him down, connecting her lips with his. Miguel immediately kissed back, and they heard people whistling. They pulled away, both of them chuckling and wide smiles plastered on their faces.

"If worrying means you kissing me, then maybe I should worry more often."

Cherry chuckled and this time, it was Miguel who started the kiss.

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Night soon fell, but the party was still in full swing. After a couple of beers and some shots, Cherry decided to sober up while Miguel started to drink beer. The two had danced together, played beer pong, talked with friends, and are just having a good time in general. Miguel approached Cherry, who was talking to Aisha. "Sorry to interrupt, but I really need to talk to Cherry. Is that cool, Aisha?" "Yeah, of course. See you later Cherry." Cherry waved and followed Miguel who lead her a little ways from the party, near the cars.

"So, what do you want to talk about?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Cherry looked into his eyes and smiled.

"You wanted to make it official?"

Miguel gave her a sheepish smile, causing Cherry to snort. "It's cute. Yes, I'll be your girlfriend." Miguel smiled and wrapped an arm around her waist as Cherry wrapped both arms around his neck. Placing his hand on her chin, he lifted her chin up so her lips could meet his.

"This is why you broke up with me?"

The two pulled apart to see Sam. Cherry noticed Robby with her and she gripped onto Miguel's hand. "You broke up with me for her?" "Sam, I'm sorry. But I've always loved Cherry. I was just too scared to ask her, so I tried to forget about her. But I couldn't. I never could." With tears in her eyes, Sam turned to Cherry.

"You're such a bitch!"

"I'm a bitch? You're the one who suddenly swooped in and kissed Miguel. You've seen me flirting with him! You knew how I felt about him, yet you took him from me." Miguel tightened his grip around Cherry's waist, trying to calm her down. "You told me that Sam will backstab her friends," Robby spoke.

"You sure it's not you?"

Eli and Aisha approached the group, Aisha next to Miguel and Eli next to Cherry. They've managed to gain everyone's attention. "Do you not remember what I told you? Sam was the one who cut me off. Sam was the one who went after the guy I like. Sam was the one who told her dad that I'm in Cobra Kai!" Miguel handed Cherry to Eli - Cherry didn't fight back as she listened to Eli who was trying to calm her down. Miguel approached the two, glaring at them. "I suggest you leave." Robby scoffed and led Sam back to her car.

"Miguel?"

"Yeah?"

"That's the guy who's teaching me to skate. Or should I say, who was teaching me to skate. Looks like he chose Sam."

Next chapter will be long.