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"You know I was thinking." Jennifer starts. Gianna looks over at her with raised brows, "Maybe you can join some sort of extracurricular activity."

Gianna's brows furrow, "Like what?"

"I don't know." Jennifer shrugs, "I mean, there was a huge fight at the school and who knows when that could happen again. Maybe you could learn to defend yourself."

"So, you want me to join karate?"

"I'm just saying it could be a good outlet." Jennifer says stopping at a red light, "Whatever anger or stress you might have could be channeled into that instead of possibly going out and doing something bad."

"I'm not gonna do any of that anymore, Jen."

"I know, but it could still be good for you." Jennifer says, "I was looking at this one dojo and it has some good reviews. It's called Cobra Kai."

"Cobra Kai?" Gianna scoffs

"Yeah." Jennifer nods, "I think I remember seeing it when I was younger, but I hadn't heard much since then. Apparently, it's making its way back around."

"I don't think karate is my thing."

"Just think about it." Jennifer shrugs, "If not that, then something else to keep your mind at ease."

Gianna looks over at Jennifer who smiles. Gianna rolls her eyes playfully, "I'll think about it."

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When Gianna made it home, she immediately headed to her room. She plops down on her bed with a sigh and falls back into her pillows. She lifts up and digs her phone out of her back pocket. She unlocks it and clicks on Instagram before searching up Jasmine's account. She clicks on it and scrolls through the account. She feels herself become angry at the posts that were made over the last few months.

Jasmine seemed to be having fun with her friends from the dojo while Gianna was stuck in juvy. She recognized some of the people in the posts from school. Gianna swipes out of Instagram and googles Cobra Kai.

One of the first articles to come up was an article about the accident that happened at the school. As Gianna reads through it, she finds out that the teen that got injured, Miguel Diaz, was injured by another teen, Robby Keene, who was apart of Miyagi-Do.

Clicking out of the article, Gianna continued reading through different reviews, mostly from parents, explaining how their children were able to defend themselves due to the lessons they learned in Cobra Kai. Of course, there were reviews complaining that they would never send their child back because of the school fight.

Gianna lets out a sigh as she tosses her phone to the side. Blinking up at the ceiling before her arm comes up and covers her face.

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Jasmine grabs her tray from the counter before turning and heading towards her table. On the way there, her eyes land on Gianna. The blonde sitting at her own table with her tray in front of her. Jasmine's steps slow as she contemplated whether or not to walk over. Against her better judgement, she decides to walk over.

Gianna looks up as the chair across from her slid away from the table. Jasmine sets her tray down as she sits. Gianna raises a brow, "Hi?"

"Hi." Jasmine sighs, "How are you?"

"I'm fine. You?"

"Good." Jasmine smiles, "Look, Gianna, I'm so sorry."

"You don't have to apologize." Gianna says, "You have your own life and your karate."

"Yeah, but I still should've contacted you. It's just with practice and things like that, I truly do lose track of time."

"I get it." Gianna shrugs, "You know, my aunt was actually mentioning me getting into karate. Learn to channel all my anger into something productive."

"Seriously?" She asks earning a nod. Jasmine smiles, "Yeah, you totally should. It really does help."

"Yeah, think I'm gonna join Cobra Kai." She says popping a grape in her mouth

Jasmine's smile falls, "What?"

"Yeah, my aunt was looking it up and saw some great reviews. I'm going after school."

"Gianna, Cobra Kai is not the dojo you should join. The sensei is a terrible person and there are some dangerous kids in there."

"That's rich coming from you considering one of your students was the one to kick Miguel off of the balcony."

Jasmine sighs through her nose, "Gianna, please, listen to me. I get that you're upset with me, but Cobra Kai is a bad place. If you want to join karate, come to Miyagi-Do."

"You think I'm joining to spite you?" Gianna says, "You know, I don't need you telling me what I should be doing. I can think for myself, Jasmine."

"I'm not saying you can't, but Cobra Kai is a terrible choice."

"Why because you didn't make it for me?" Gianna chuckles, "I can make my own choices."

"And where has that gotten you? Caught up with Lucas and in juvy." Jasmine says

Gianna laughs to herself as she looks down at her tray. She shakes her head before standing up, "Fuck you."

Gianna snatches her tray from the table and walks off. Jasmine sighs as her head falls in her hands.

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The doorbell rings above Gianna as she opens the door. As she walks in, her eyes trail over to the giant picture of a snake on the wall. She frowns as the door closes behind her.

"Can I help you?"

Gianna looks over as an older man approaches her. She takes a few steps closer, "Um, I'm looking to join. I don't know if you're taking students right now."

"We're considering." The man says, "I'm Sensei Kreese."

"I'm Gianna."

"Last name?"

"Whitlock."

"Ms. Whitlock." Kreese nods, "I feel like I've heard the name before."

"Well, I was caught up with the police. You probably heard it from there."

"Maybe." He says, "Why do you want to join, Ms. Whitlock?"

"My aunt thinks I can channel some of my aggression into something else. Thinks its better than me getting in trouble." She explains, "And I'd rather not see her disappointed in me again."

"Is your aunt the only one around?"

"Yeah." She nods, "My dad died a few years ago and I haven't seen my mom even longer."

"You shouldn't let that cloud what kind of person you are. We aren't our parents." Kreese says. Gianna nods as he steps closer, "Come back tomorrow after school."

"Yes, sir."

"Sensei." He corrects

"Yes, sensei." She nods. Kreese gives her a smile before walking back to his office. Gianna furrows her brows slightly before turning around and walking out.

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