{1984}
Breathe in. Breathe out. The mantra i live by with each day that I try to survive the new life I've found myself in. With my mom getting married to the most boring man in California, the tournament and the ever pending battlefield I live in, things couldn't be better!

"How do you still have this much energy after all the work we've done?" I couldn't help the smile from forming on my face upon the tiredness Daniel felt from the lessons Mr. Miyagi had taught us today. Sure, it seemed like a bunch of work to the new dojo. But in all honesty, he was teaching us a valuable lesson in the arts. Things that will help us succeed the right and honorable way.

"It wasn't that bad Danny. Mr. Miyagi is trying to help. You heard him. Every single thing he had us do, was another way of teaching us the proper way to defend ourselves." The last of the work had been done, and the place looked amazing. So beautiful and serene.

"Nancy-San. Daniel-San. You did good. Remember. Always look in eye. Remember moves." I hugged Mr. Miyagi to much of his surprise, smiling through the entire exchange and feeling lucky that I had someone so special in my life. Besides Johnny.

"Thank you. Really." He softly patted my back with his own smile showing once we pulled apart, grinning from the sight of the key he dangled in front of me.

"I want you to have this Nancy-San. Safer way to get around. Both of you." My eyes widened from the realization of what was happening. A car?! Bob talked about getting Justin and I both a car. But this.....? Was unbelievable. It was amazing. He gently placed the key in my hand, seeing in his eyes that he really wanted to do this. And the kindness blew me away.

"I don't know what to say! Really Mr. Miyagi, thank you." He gently smiled before wrapping a brand new hachimaki around my head, tying it perfectly to fit just right.

"This, you earned. You? Are ready." I couldn't keep the smile from my lips upon his words of encouragement, watching his exchange with Daniel before making my way to my new car that was a classic that I've loved for the longest time. I hopped in with my smile widening more and more upon the smooth sound of the engine, not believing I had been given such an amazing gift, one that was never something I expected.

"Look at us riding in style, huh Nance?" I chuckled with a wave of goodbye to Daniel, before leaving to head to my apartment in the South Seas to enjoy for just a little bit longer. Before things changed forever. Moving to Encino was bound to be a challenge. Especially since the house we would be living in, is right next door to Johnny.
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{A Few Days Later}
"Is that all you do with your life?" I sighed in annoyance from the pestering voice of Justin, thankful I'm almost old enough to be on my own and away from this madness. Justin meant well. But sometimes he didn't know when to stop.

"Well I wouldn't be so much if your dojo didn't make a clear threat to my friends." His little eye roll and smirk of satisfaction did nothing for my mood, immediately unfocusing me from my training. Balance and concentration had become key to my training in the arts, knowing it would be successful every single time I needed to use it. And right now, I was seriously thinking of using it on Justin and pleading self defense.

"Lover boy is here by the way." My eyes widened once he walked away with a smirk of humor, the bustling sound of my feet across the floor of my room the only thing heard throughout the apartment. Most things were packed and ready to go. And it was a mess.

"Hey Nance." I stopped mid grab of a new outfit to wear, seeing Johnny's reflection in my mirror. His smile of humor and his gorgeous blue eyes was what I was greeted with. And it always got to me. And made my heart race like never before.

"Hey you. Don't mind the clothes. I was practicing." He slowly shut my door behind him with his eyes tracing every single inch of me it seemed, before crossing the room and planting a kiss to my lips that managed to take my breath away.

"You look hot. By the way, how would feel about coming to the country club with me?" My eyes widened from the sudden proposal, surprised that he even asked when I'm the girl from Reseda. Nothing compared to his world.

"Me? Are you sure?" The sound of Sid talking to Bob could be heard from the living room, arrangements for the upcoming move being made. I was slowly entering the world of the rich. And I honestly hated it. Snobby bitches and horrible attitudes for days.

"Yes! I want you to come. As my date. And I won't take no for an answer." I softly smiled, before placing a gentle kiss to his lips that I never wanted to end. Some days I was terrified this would all come crashing down around me, that our relationship wasn't meant to be. That it was doomed from the start. But others, made me think completely different. I didn't want Johnny not in my life. This battlefield we're constantly on, found us on separate paths more often than not. But I wanted to make it work.

"Alright. Alright. You've convinced me Encino boy." Lovestruck was the word that described how I felt when I looked at Johnny. But that nagging feeling always made me think that I didn't fit into his world. I'm not like the rich girls he's used to. The popular ones. I never would be. I was a fish out of water. And just trying to survive.