Was It Real?
Miguel Diaz x Cobra Kai!Reader
Warnings: Adult Language, Medical Emergency, Angst, Fluff, Reader Tells Sad Backstory, Mention Of Death, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Reader Feeling Used, Reader Feeling Pressured By Kreese, Kreese Being Hard On Reader, Forbidden Romance, Bad Break Up, And Possible Grammar Errors.
Summary: Y/N is the granddaughter of John Kreese and now the leader of Cobra Kai. Johnny comes up with an idea to take Cobra Kai down a notch so he wants Miguel to start up a relationship with Y/N but Miguel doesn’t want Y/N to get hurt.
Word Count: 4,416
Author’s Note: This story takes place in season four! Also don’t know if I want to do a part two that takes place in season five, but we’ll see. I didn't really go back and reread this so if there are any errors I am so sorry. I just really wanted to get this posted. I haven't written anything this long is a really long time!
Y/N was laying in her bed sleeping peacefully until she was awaken by a bull horn. Y/N screamed as she jolted awake. Y/N quickly sat up in her bed. She relaxed when she noticed her grandfather standing at the end of her bed holding the bull horn. “Grandpop, what are you doing?” Y/N asked him as she started to calm herself down. She’s surprised she didn’t fall out of her bed. “Get up kid. It’s time for a training session.” Kreese told her. Y/N glanced at her alarm clock that read 5:00 a.m. “Train? But I have school in two hours.” Y/N told him. “Yes, which is why you need to get up right now.” Kreese told her. “But- “Y/N started but her grandfather cut her off right away. “You are a Kreese! If you want to be the female all valley champ you must train whenever you can.” Kreese told her in a stern tone.
“We also need to beat Johnny and LaRusso.” Kreese added which made Y/N let out a heavy sigh. That’s all she’s been hearing for weeks. “They aren’t working together anymore. They got into a huge fight.” Y/N told him. “It doesn’t matter!” Kreese snapped at her which made her flinch. “You have to beat LaRusso’s daughter and whatever girl Johnny finds for his team. You are our greatest and strongest fighter.” Kreese told her. She could see the darkness forming in her grandfather’s eyes.
“Now get your ass up and get changed.” Kreese told her in a demanding tone. “Yes, sir.” Y/N said pulling her blanket off her body. “Yes sensei.” Kreese hissed. “Yes sensei.” Y/N corrected herself. “You have five minutes.” Kreese told her and walked out of the bedroom.
Y/N let out a sigh as she quickly got out of bed and got changed into her training gear. Ever since moving to the bay area Y/N’s whole life has been centered around Karate. But she can’t help but feel like she’s disrespecting her mother every time she steps onto that mat. When her mom was still with her, she tried to take her away from karate, so she doesn’t turn out like her grandfather. But what keeps bringing Y/N back is her grandfather telling her she was born to be in karate.
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Miguel just stepped out of his apartment with his bookbag on his back. “Miguel.” He heard someone call out his name. When he looked he saw the voice belonged to Johnny. Johnny jogged up to him. “What’s up, sensei?” Miguel asked him in a curious tone. “I know a way we can knock Cobra Kai down a few notches.” Johnny told him. “What is it?” Miguel asked with some eagerness in his voice. “A distraction.” Johnny answered him. “A distraction?” Miguel asked with confusion in his voice. “You remember meeting Y/N.” Johnny said.
When Johnny said her name, he could feel his heartrate speed up. Miguel met Y/N when he was still with Cobra Kai and before in accident. Him and Y/N were actually really close but when he left, they became distant from one another. Not talking to her actually made Miguel feel lonely. He actually broke up with Sam because he realized he didn’t have feelings for Sam like he thought he did. He realized that he actually was growing feelings for Y/N while he was with both Tory and Sam. He felt bad breaking up with Sam, but she understood. She knew they were better as friends anyways.
“Kreese’s granddaughter, yes I do.” Miguel answered trying to keep cool. Johnny doesn’t know about his crush. “I want you to pretend to go out with her. Be a distraction to her.” Johnny told her which made Miguel’s heart drop. “What? No, I’m not doing that.” Miguel told him shaking his head. There’s no way he could do that to not just Y/N but to anyone. Yes, they get into it with Cobra Kai but every time he sees Y/N he just wants to scoop her up and get her away from Cobra Kai. The only reason why she’s in that dojo is because of her grandfather but Miguel knows that Y/N is nothing like Kreese. “Sensei this is crazy. I can’t do that.” Miguel told him. “Miguel, Y/N is their best fighter. If you get her to fall in love with you, she’ll be too worried about not wanting to beat you, she’ll be making all kinds of mistakes. Johnny explained to him.
“I don’t want to hurt her.” Miguel told him with a soft look in his brown eyes. “She won’t get hurt as long as she never finds out.” Johnny told him. “But- “Miguel started but Johnny quickly cut him off. “It will all work out. I promise, no one will get hurt.” Johnny told him with reassurance in his voice. Miguel really doesn’t want to do it, but he also doesn’t want to let Johnny down. “Okay.” Miguel said with a sigh as he nodded his head. “That’s my boy!” Johnny said giving Miguel and pat on the shoulder.
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“Miguel this sounds like a really bad idea.” Demetri told him. It was lunchtime and Miguel was telling Hawk and Demetri what Johnny wants him to do. “Especially considering your actual feelings told her.” Hawk added in. “I know guys, but I can’t let Johnny down.” Miguel told them with a sigh. “To be honest. Maybe this is my sign you know. Maybe this is a sign that says even though we have all these odds going against us, it can work between us.” Miguel told them. “Miguel, she’s Cobra Kai. She’s Kreese’s granddaughter for fucks sake.” Demetri told him. “Miguel, he’s right. But you know what we got to take Cobra Kai down some how and maybe this is the way.” Hawk added in.
The boys saw Y/N take a seat at a table with her lunch. She was by herself. “Now is your chance. Go over there before her Cobra Kai posse shows up.” Hawk told him. Miguel stood up from the table. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves down and walked over to Y/N.
“Hi” Miguel said in a soft tone. When Y/N looked up her eyes met Miguel’s. “Um, hi.” Y/N said a little confused on why he’s talking to her.
She remembers how close she was with Miguel, but she knows those days are gone since he’s not with Cobra Kai anymore. She does her best not to talk to anyone that is with Johnny or Daniel. She knows she’s supposed to hate Miguel but when they were in the same dojo together, she felt like she could talk to him about anything so she couldn’t hate him.
“Not to sound rude or anything but why are you talking to me. We shouldn’t be talking or anywhere near each other.” Y/N told him. “I know but um I was wondering if you had any plans tomorrow night?” Miguel said in a nervous tone which made him curse himself in his head. Y/N shook her head no. “Why?” Y/N asked him. “I was wondering you wanted to go out with me.” Miguel said to her. “What? Our sensei’s would kill us. Like I said we shouldn’t even be talking to each other. We are in different dojo’s Miguel.” Y/N told him in a stern tone. “Let’s forget about the childish bullshit.” Miguel told her.
“When was the last time you went out on a date?” Miguel asked her. “I don’t know.” Y/N answered with a shrug. “You deserve a night out that has nothing to do with karate.” Miguel told her. Y/N knew Miguel was one hundred percent correct but she knows if her grandfather finds out that she’s going out on a date with Johnny Lawerence’s best student he would not just kill her, but he would kill Miguel, too. Miguel could tell that she was still unsure. “Just one date. If it doesn’t go good, I’ll leave you alone.” Miguel told her. Y/N thought about his offer. Her grandfather doesn’t have to know and it’s just one date. “Okay, I’ll go out with you.” Y/N told him giving in.
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Y/N is meeting Miguel at the arcade since she doesn’t want her grandfather to know that she’s going to go meet Miguel. She really thinks she shouldn’t be doing this. If her friends find out she’s going out on a date with an enemy, they will feel so betrayed. But she just couldn’t say no to Miguel. Also like she said, it’s only one date and that’s it.
She walked out of her bedroom and into the living room where her grandfather was. He was sitting in his chair reading the newspaper smoking one of his cigars. “I’m heading out.” Y/N told him grabbing her keys off the ring by the door. “Where are you going?” Kreese asked her taking the cigar out of his mouth. “I’m going to the arcade.” Y/N answered him. “With you?” Kreese asked looking at her with a stern look in his eyes. “Tory.” Y/N quickly answered. She’s hoping he doesn’t see right through her lie. “Don’t stay out too late. You have training in the morning.” Kreese told her in a stern tone and went back to reading the newspaper. Y/N didn’t even realize that she was holding her breath. “Yes, sensei.” Y/N told him and walked out the front door.
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Y/N is actually having the best time with Miguel. She thought it was going to be awkward, but she was completely wrong. After playing many games, they decided to take a break and eat something. Miguel was telling her how he got into karate. “Damn, that had to be ruff.” Y/N said picking up a fry from the tray and ate it. “It was.” Miguel said with a sigh. “What about you?” Miguel asked her in a curious tone. “It’s not an interesting story.” Y/N told him with a shrug. “Was Kreese always your sensei?” Miguel asked her and took a sip from his drink. “Hell no! My mom would never let him. He would just watch me compete in tournaments.” Y/N told avoiding eye contact with him.
Miguel wanted to ask more but he had a feeling that he’s not going to get anymore out of her. Even when they were in the same dojo Y/N didn’t talk much about herself. All he really knew was the she was Kreese’s granddaughter and she has been doing karate ever since she was six years old. However, he really wants to help Y/N come out of her shell.
“So, is there going to be a second date?” Miguel asked her in a curious tone. “Shit, you are putting me right on the spot.” Y/N said looking at him. “I know that you are having a good time.” Miguel told her with a smile. “Yeah, I am.” Y/N said as her lips turned up into a smile. “Do we have a second date?” Miguel asked her again. Y/N didn’t even have to think about it. “Yes.” Y/N answered him.
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It’s been weeks and Y/N has been officially dating Miguel. It surprised Y/N that she’s been falling head over heels for Miguel. She’s been doing a good job hiding it from her grandfather, but Tory found out and of course told Robby, but they are the only two that know.
Y/N just got done with her training session and was walking out to her car when she ran into Robby. “Hey, Y/N. Some of us are heading out to grab something to eat. Wanna come?” Robby said to her. “Sorry I already have plans.” Y/N told him. “Why are you still going out with him?” Robby asked her in disgust, obviously talking about Miguel. “I really like him, and we are having a really good time with each other.” Y/N told him. “He’s an asshole. He’ll just break your heart just like he did to Tory.” Robby told her. “I don’t have time for this.” Y/N said with frustration in her tone as she took her keys out of her pocket. “Y/N- “Robby started to say but she cut him right off. “Just mind your own fucking business.” Y/N snapped at him and made her way to her car.
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Y/N and Miguel were at a frozen yogurt shop. They were sitting at a table right by the window. “Y/N, how come you never talk about your family?” Miguel asked her. Y/N just gave him a shrug as she stared down at her empty cup. Miguel put one of his hands on top of one of hers which made her look up at him. “It’s okay Y/N. You can trust me.” Miguel said looking into her eyes. “My dad is in prison and my mom died a couple years ago.” Y/N told him which took him by surprise. “My dad has been in jail ever since I was a toddler. He was involved in really messed up shit and my mom was killed in a plane crash with my grandmother.” Y/N told him as tears started to fill her eyes. “Kreese is a widower?” Miguel asked her. “Technically no. My grandmother divorced him when my mom was a kid because he was too busy obsessing over karate.” Y/N told him. “I’m so sorry, Y/N.” Miguel said looking at her with sad eyes. “My grandfather is all I have.” Y/N said as tears started to make their way down her cheeks. “You have me.” Miguel said holding onto her hand. “Really?” Y/N asked him. “Yes, I really like you, Y/N.” Miguel told her with a smile as he rubbed his thumb against her knuckles that were red from training. “I really like you, too, Miguel.” Y/N said with a smile as she used her other hand to wipe away her tears.
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It was the next day and Y/N couldn’t stop thinking about her date with Miguel last night. She has never felt this way about anyone. Usually, those feelings would scare her away, especially since those feelings are towards Miguel who is part of a rival dojo, but she doesn’t feel scared at all.
Y/N just got to school and was walking towards Miguel’s locker. She wanted to thank him for their talk last night. When she saw Miguel talking with Hawk and Demetri she hid behind the wall since she didn’t want them to know that her and Miguel are going out.
“Miguel, how long are going to string Y/N along?” Demetri asked Miguel which quickly confused Y/N. “What do you mean?” Miguel asked in a confused tone. “This relationship is supposed to be just a thing to distraction to her, but you are- “Hawk was saying but Y/N cut him off before he could finish his sentence. “You were trying to distract me?” Y/N asked walking out from behind the wall taking the boys by surprise. “Oh shit!” Demetri hissed with wide eyes. “Miguel, what are they talking about?” Y/N asked him in a stern tone. Miguel knew that he couldn’t lie to her. “Johnny wanted me to go out with you so he could get your attention away from karate and the all valley.” Miguel told her which immediately broke Y/N’s heart into pieces. “So, you were just using me?” Y/N said looking at him nothing but hurt in her eyes. It was killing Miguel to see the hurt and betrayal in her eyes.
“Y/N.” Miguel said going to take her hand, but she stepped back from him. “I can’t believe you just used me!” Y/N said as tears started to flood her eyes. That hurt quickly turned into anger. “Robby was right about you.” Y/N said with anger in her voice. “Y/N I swear I didn’t want to- “Miguel said trying to explain but she quickly cut him off. “No!” Y/N snapped as tears started to run down her red cheeks.
“You stay the fuck away from me!” Y/N snapped at him and turned away from him. Miguel watched her walk away from him as tears started to fill his eyes.
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Y/N has been in the weight room ever since she got to the dojo. She was using one of the punching bags. She was taking her anger out by punching the bag as hard as she could. She feels so stupid for falling right into Miguel and Johnny’s trap. She should’ve known it was all an act.
“Hey, Y/N.” She heard a familiar voice say her name. When she turned around, she saw Tory and Robby standing in the doorway. “Are you okay?” Robby asked her with concern in his voice. “You were right about Miguel.” Y/N told Robby. “What?” Tory asked with confusion. “He was just going out with me to distract me.” Y/N told them as kicked the bag with a back kick. “He’s a jerk. Just like my deadbeat dad.” Robby said with anger is his voice. “Well apparently it was his idea.” Y/N told him. “Don’t worry. We’ll kick their asses at the all valley.” Tory told her. Y/N just gave her a nod. “Is there anything you need? Anything we can do for you?” Robby asked her. “Yeah, just leave me alone.” Y/N told them and walked over towards the bench. Tory and Robby shared a look, but they knew not to argue so they walked away and did what she told them to do.
Y/N picked up her water bottle and took a big drink. She couldn’t help but keep thinking about what Miguel said to her. Everything that happened between them was all a lie. Everything he told her was a lie.
Y/N threw her bottle down onto the bench. She could feel her blood boiling. She walked back over to the punching bag and started to punch it as hard as she could. She could feel heat radiating off her. She was imagining that the bag was Miguel. She jumped up and kicked the bag as hard as she could which made her leg snap. She screamed out in pain as she hit the floor. Kreese ran into the room with Robby and Tory behind him.
“Shit, Y/N!” Tory said running over to her with Robby right behind her. Y/N held her leg in pain as tears streaming down her face. Tory knelt down next to her. “What the hell happened.” Kreese said walking over to his granddaughter. “I did a high kick and when I hit the bag my leg just snapped.” Y/N said as she cried in pain. “I think I broke it.” Y/N cried as Tory rubbed her back. “Shh calm down okay.” Kreese told her.
“You two stay with her and keep her calm. I’m going to go call 911.” Kreese told Tory and Robby and ran out of the room to his office to grab his phone.
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Y/N was sitting in her living room with her leg elevated. She had a cast on her going all the way up to the top of her knee. Her grandfather is at the dojo so she’s all by herself. She didn’t break her leg entirely like she thought she did. She chipped her tibia. There was a knock at the door.
“It’s open.” Y/N called out as she kept her eyes on the television. “Hey.” Miguel said walking inside the house. “You shouldn’t be here.” Y/N told him in a stern tone not looking at him. “I don’t care.” Miguel told her shutting the door. “I needed to see you.” Miguel said walking closer to the couch. She figured Tory must’ve told him what happened
. “How long are you out for?” Miguel asked her with concern in his voice. “I’m out of the all valley.” Y/N told him finally looking over at him. “Y/N I- “Miguel started to say. “You and your sensei got what you wanted okay!” Y/N told him in a snappy tone as she glared at him. “Y/N, no! I didn’t want any of this to happen! You have to believe me!” Miguel told her in a pleading tone. “You need to leave.” Y/N told him in a stern tone. “Y/N, please.” Miguel said with a pleading look in his brown eyes. “Get out, now!” Y/N told him. “I’m not going to say it again!” Y/N told him as a warning.
Miguel let out a sigh and did what she told him to do. When the door closed Y/N went back to watching the tv. She wanted to believe Miguel, but something was pulling her away.
She could feel her eyes start to water so she quickly wiped her eyes. She’s done crying.
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It was a week before the tournament and Y/N was able to go to the dojo and watch Tory train. With Y/N out Tory is the front runner to represent Cobra Kai in the girl’s portion of the tournament. Tory was having a private session with Kreese. “You are looking great Tory.” Kreese told her with a smile. “Thank you, sensei.” Tory said once she caught her breath. “I need to go make a call in my office.” Kreese told her and walked away and into his office.
Tory took a seat next to Y/N on the bench that was up against one of the walls. “He’s right. I think your definitely going to win.” Y/N told her. “I hope so.” Tory said. “How are you doing?” Tory asked her. “Alright. At least I’m able to leave the house.” Y/N told her with a shrug. “That’s great but I meant your whole thing with Miguel.” Tory said which confused Y/N. “What do you mean?” Y/N asked her with confusion in her voice. “Listen I know Miguel hurt me too when he kissed Sam at that party but ever since you guys broke up it’s like he’s completely just fallen apart. When I see him at school he’s moping.” Tory told her. Due to Y/N’s injury she’s forced to do school online. “You know Johnny. He will do anything to take us down. Maybe you should be directing most of your anger towards him instead of Miguel.” Tory told her.
“Alright Tory, back to work.” Kreese said walking back into the room. Tory stood up and walked towards Kreese. Y/N let out a sigh as she ran one of her hands through her hair. She knew that Tory was right. Maybe she should be blaming Johnny more than Miguel.
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The tournament was just about to start. Y/N was able to find a seat in the front row. She had her crutches close to her just in case she needed to get up and do anything. She’s still so upset that she can’t fight. She feels like she’s letting her friends down, but more importantly she felt like she’s letting her grandfather down. When it’s just her and her grandfather in the room she can feel the anger from him. It’s always tense. She feels like he is resenting her for getting hurt. She feels like he wants to punish her for hurting herself. That’s why she’s really hoping Tory can pull out this win, so her grandfather doesn’t take out his anger on both of them.
“Hey, Y/N.” She heard a voice say which broke her out of her thoughts. When she looked up, she saw Johnny. “What do you want assface.” Y/N said in a snappy tone. “Yep, I deserve that name.” Johnny said with a sigh as he took a seat down next to her.
“I’m for what I made Miguel do. I shouldn’t have stooped that low.” Johnny told her. “No, you shouldn’t of.” Y/N said avoiding his eyes. “Don’t be mad at Miguel for my mistake.” Johnny told her which made her scoff. “And why shouldn’t I be?” Y/N asked. “Because he told me he has had feelings for you before I made him ask you out.” Johnny told her which took her by surprise. “What?” Y/N asked finally looking at him. “That’s why it didn’t work out with Sam. He realized that he doesn’t have feelings for her, but he has them for you.” Johnny told her. Y/N wants to believe him, but she’s scared that he is just trying to trick her again.
“Dad! Leave her alone.” They heard a voice say in a snappy tone. When they looked over, they saw Robby and Tory. They were giving Johnny a death glare. “Haven’t you put her through enough pain.” Tory told him in a snappy voice. “I really am sorry Y/N.” Johnny told her. He stood up and walked away from them.
“Another one of his fucking lies.” Robby said with anger in his voice. Y/N watched Johnny walk over to Miguel. “Yeah.” Y/N said in a soft tone.
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Everything was going normal till it was Miguel going against Hawk. Miguel jumped up to do a kick, but he ended up falling down onto the mat yelling in pain because he hurt his back.
Miguel walked out of the nurse’s office to see Y/N sitting in one of the chairs. “Miguel! You’re okay!” Y/N said with relief in her voice. “Yeah, I um just pushed myself too hard.” Miguel told her sitting down on the chair next to her. “I obviously know how that feels.” Y/N said referring to her leg. “I’m sorry you got eliminated.” Y/N told him. “It’s alright. Hawk deserves the trophy more than I do.” Miguel told her.
“Was any of it real?” Y/N asked him. Miguel knew what she was talking about. He took one of his hands and put it into one of hers. He was surprised she didn’t pull away. “All of it was real. The more time I spent with you the more I fell for you.” Miguel told her. “I started to have feelings for her before all of this. I meant when I said forget our sensei’s.” Miguel said giving her hand a light squeeze. “When you agreed to go out with me, I realized that there is a shot that we can be together.” Miguel added looking deep into her eyes.
“I really like you; Miguel and I do want to be with you.” Y/N told him. “Me too.” Miguel told her. He leaned in and connected his lips with hers for a quick kiss.
“Was that, okay?” Miguel asked with nervousness in his voice which made Y/N giggle. “It’s perfect.” Y/N reassured him. She pulled him back in for another kiss.