princess -johnny lawrence-

s3 e8

a/n: translations in comments
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Everyone is stood outside in the park, Johnny stood in front of them, explaining why they do karate. "To show the world that you're not a bunch of pansy-ass nerds! We're gonna show 'em that you're tough! Because eagles don't get shit on. They're the ones that do the shitting." Miguel chuckles. "Just don't forget, being a badass doesn't mean being an asshole. The goal isn't to hurt other kids. The goal is to beat the living crap out of 'em. Don't let 'em push you around. You gotta swoop down like an eagle, grab 'em with your claws, and sink your fangs into 'em." Everyone stands, practicing punches.

"But I don't ever want you to start the fight. I just want you to finish it." He says. "Yes, Sensei." They answer. After karate, Torrence, and Miguel decide to go to his place to watch movies. She walks in behind him and Carmen and Rosa smile fondly at the girl, welcoming her with hugs. "Finalmente la trajiste de vuelta." Rosa says. Miguel laughs, wrapping his arm around Torrence. "They missed you if you couldn't tell." He says. She smiles at Rosa. "How's it going with el idiota?" Rosa asks. "We don't talk much anymore, so I'm letting whatever happens happen." Torrence shrugs.

At school, the next day, Torrence and Miguel walk out of class, hand in hand. She glances at Eli as he sits with the other cobras. She sighs, shaking her head and continuing to walk. Miguel bumps into Sam, quickly apologizing. "No, I'm sorry, I should've been watching where I was going." She says. "Me too." He says. They laugh nervously. "Congrats on being back on your feet, Torrence. Literally." Sam says. Torrence nods stiffly. "Thanks." "Anyway, I'll let you get back to your friends." Sam nods toward the cobras. "They're not our friends anymore. Not after what they did to you guys."

Miguel smiles at Torrence softly. "Uh, we should probably get to study hall." He says to Sam. "I'm actually headed that way too." Sam says. "Okay." The three walk around the corner, Torrence keeping Miguel's hand tight in hers for comfort. "So, uh, you think enough time has passed for us to be friends again? Or start over?" Miguel asks Sam. The girl turns, sticking her hand out. "Hi, I'm Sam. Nice to meet you." She smiles. Torrence giggles as Miguel takes it with his free hand. "Miguel. It's a pleasure." Torrence looks over and gasps, hitting Miguel's shoulder quickly. Yasmine's got Demetri pressed up against the wall.

"Yasmine?" Sam questions. "Hey. Um... We were just, uh..." Demetri stutters. "Doing study work." Yasmine spits out quickly. "Yup." "So you two are..." Sam trails off. "What?" Yasmine chuckles. "Ew. Ew! No. Like I would ever date this freak." She pushes his chest softly, quickly walking off. "Whatever, Cruella. Why don't you go kill a bunch of dalmatians?" Demetri starts before facing the three. "I am 101% in love!" He says in a daze before walking off. "I can't believe that just happened." Sam laughs. "Yeah, I guess, uh.. love conquers all." Miguel says, staring at Sam. "I guess it does." She says.

After school, in the park, Johnny has everyone kicking a frisbee out of his hand. Bert went first. "Good, Bert. Remind me not to piss you off. Assface, you're next." Johnny says. "Does my nickname gotta carry over from the previous dojo?" Mitch asks. "You wanna be Penis Breath?" Johnny questions. "Assface is fine." Mitch says disappointedly, kicking the frisbee. "Good, Penis Breath! All right, Jett, you're up." Torrence can't help but smile at the old nickname. She slowly walks up, not entirely prepared for this. "Imagine this is the guy I stole this frisbee from, all right?" He says.

"Just picture his stupid white dreads." He continues. She gets into position, spinning and just barely hitting the frisbee. Her legs were her biggest weapon, so it stings a bit to not be able to even kick a frisbee. "All right, good hustle. Who's next?" "No, I can do it, Sensei." She states. "Torrence, it's fine." "I got it." She says through her teeth. "All right. Get in a side stance. Use the balls of your feet." She tries again, landing on the ground this time. "Torrence!" Everyone immediately crowds around her. "I'm fine. I'm fine!" She snaps. Everyone quickly backs away from her.