Disclaimer : I do not own Cobra Kai or its characters. They belong to Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg and Netflix. Only the story is mine. I will use some flashbacks or some references from the show, but I am not making any claim over the script. Only Liyah, Maya, Jason and Michael are mine. This story is an AU after the finale and takes place two years later. Do not steal or copy my work. Thank you !

First, I am a huge Keenry (Robby&Tory) fan and a huge Samuel (Sam&Miguel) fan too. They are my OTP's. I like Robby & Sam and Miguel & Tory but to me, they are just meant to be friends. I hope you'll not get mad at me or anything. I'm not trying to start a ship war or whatever. So please respect my opinion. I just want to write what I'd love to see happen for my favorite(s) ship(s).

Favorite Ships : Roby/Tory ; Miguel/Sam ; Eli/Moon ; Demetri/Yasmine ; Johnny/Carmen & Daniel/Amanda.

This is the first story I'm writing in English, and I really hope you'll love it. I live in France, so I apologize in advance for any grammatical mistakes or anything. Enjoy and please comment, to let me know what you think. Thank you everyone !

In this story, there will be no details of fighting scenes. It will be a love story between my favorite ships and will only focus on that.

Summary : This story is an AU and takes place two years after the fight in the season 5 finale. The conversation between Robby and Tory did not happen. They did not get back together. Only Sam & Miguel got back together after admitting they loved each other. Brandon, Tory's brother, is eleven years old in my story.

You will never be left behind again, my love

Chapter One : Two Years Later

Two years ago, with the help of Miyagi-Do, Daniel LaRusso had finally defeated Terry Silver. It had been a relief for everyone, mostly for Tory. Months of fear, loneliness and trauma had been over for her. She had lost everything during her last months in Cobra Kai : her boyfriend, her dignity, her courage. She truly had hated herself during this time, what she'd become, and she had never felt so alone. She had tried to protect Robby but ended up losing him in the process and she had tried to protect Devon too but how could she when she couldn't even tell the truth ? Sensei Kreese had made her feel like she could trust him with his plan and ended up letting her deal with this all by herself. Thank God, it had worked out in the end. With the help of Sam, Robby, Miguel and the entire Miyagi-Do, they had won. Who would've thought that she would work with Sam one day ? After their alliance, they had become close friends. I didn't happen in one day, of course, but in the two years that passed, they had succeeded in becoming close friends. Now, whenever they could, they spend their time together, even if it wasn't always easy since Robby was there these times too. Sam & Miguel were still together now and since Robby was like his brother now, Miguel invited him a lot when they hang out. So, Tory couldn't really be away from him. It was hard because she still had feelings for him. They were civil towards each other but that was it. They never got back together, no matter how much Robby had tried to apologize. She had made the decision of letting him go after the fight between Daniel LaRusso and Terry Silver. Tory knew, deep down, that Robby had broken up with her because he'd wanted to protect her and he couldn't stand to watch her, Kenny and everyone else being brainwashed by Cobra Kai and it'd been her fault because she hadn't talked to him about the plan, but it still had hurt her, how easily he had left her behind, like she didn't matter to him at all. Even if it was irrational, that's how she felt. But if she was being honest with herself, that wasn't even the main reason because even if he had hurt her by leaving her, she had forgiven him. The truth was that she realized he was better off without her. Robby was a good person, and he deserved all the best in the world. After being let down by his father, then his mother, then Sam, hurting Miguel because of her, going to juvie, being manipulated by Sensei Kreese, then Sensei Silver, all the disappointment and loneliness she knew he had felt, Robby had become the one he was meant to be, all along. Robby was never a bad person, he just needed someone to care, to show him that he was important, that he was good, strong, brave and that he was loved. When Robby had finally realized that, he had become Kenny's mentor. Kenny apologized to him for believing Sensei Silver over him and they became good friends again. Kenny was now in Miyagi-Do too, just like Devon, thank God. Johnny was finally being his father, Robby became like a brother to Miguel, and they actually became brothers to a little sister that they loved so much. Miguel, Robby, Liyah, Carmen, Johnny were a family now. He was also very close to his own mother now and Sensei LaRusso too, because they had made peace. So, Robby had everything he had dreamed of having : a family. Two mother figures, two father figures, a little sister, a brother, a grandmother (because he was close to Miguel's grandmother too), good friends. He had also three amazing Senseis : Sensei Lawrence (Yes, his father), Sensei LaRusso again and Sensei Chozen. Tory was so happy for him because he deserved all of that. He finally believed in himself. That's why she couldn't go back to him. The young woman couldn't get in the way of that. She was still a bad person, she had tried to redeem herself and even if she had been forgiven by Sam, Miguel and the others, Tory still felt guilty, and she knew that she would be a burden for Robby. How could she make him happy ? She had to take care of her little brother, her mother who was still very ill, had to work two jobs to pay the bills. She had nothing to offer. He deserved to stay happy and enjoy his life, find someone who will never get him in trouble and who could be there for him, always. She would never be good enough for him. Even if she was better now, she would end up being trouble for him. That's who she was. It was a matter of time.

" Tory ? " She stopped her train of thoughts to look at her little brother.

" Yes ? "

" What time are you coming home tonight ? "

" At three am so you will already be in bed when I get back. Maya is coming in ten minutes to babysit you. I left money on the table for you, guys, to order a pizza, okay ? "

" But it's only five, right now and you just got back an hour ago. Do you have to go back right now or finish this late ? "

" It's a long shift today, I told you already, Brandon. It starts at six pm and ends at two am. " He sighed. The young woman stroke his cheek and kissed his forehead " I wish I could stay home with you right now. I know the last two weeks have been harder for you because I have to work a little more, but we could really use the money. It helps pay the bills, the medicine for mom and your babysitter. It's only this month that I work this much, okay ? Next month, I should have enough savings for shorter shifts, okay ? "

" How ? You're always working ! What's going to be different ? Mom is still sick ! She's still not waking up ! "

" Brandon, calm down immediately ! "

" But it's true ! Why are you working so much this month ? What happened ? Nothing's changed ! "

" By working this much, I can save up a little more money to take care of you. I know my shifts are longer now… "

" You were already working a lot but at least, we had some time together ! Now, you're working two times at a day. You're having a shift from 6 am to 3 pm and another one from 6 pm to 3 am. You barely sleep, your two jobs are at one hour from here and you don't even have a car so you take the bus. It's not fair. I never see you anymore ! " Tears started to appear in his eyes. " I miss you, it's like I have nobody anymore. " Tori felt so sad hearing her brother's words and seeing him cry. It broke her heart, she was doing what was best for him and their mom. But she knew that the situation was hard for him, he was still so young. She just never wanted him to feel alone. " I'm here, Brandon, I will always be here. Okay ? I know it's hard for you but you're not alone, I promise you. Even if you don't see it, I'm right here. " She hugged him and kissed his hair. " I love you so much, I'm trying to do what's best for you and mom. "

" I know. I just wish it wouldn't mean that I never got to spend time with you anymore. "

" I'm sorry " She felt a lump in her throat and tried not to cry in front of him.

" Yeah ... Just, be safe, alright ? "

" You know me, right ? I know how to take care of myself. So don't worry about me. It's my job to worry, I'm your big sister. Now, go finish your homework. Maya will be there soon. " Brandon let go of her hug and left to go to his room. Tory looked at herself one last time in the mirror and finished getting ready for her job. She was a waitress during the day and a bartender during the night. If she could stay home with her brother, she would but unfortunately, she hadn't won enough money yet to pay this month's bills, so she had to work more. She sighed and went to check on her mom one last time before leaving.

" Hi mom. " She sat next to her mom's bed and softly stroked her hair. " I need to go to work right now. I left money for the babysitter to order some pizza for her and Brandon so know he's taken care of, like always. I gave you your medicine so it should help you too." She sighed sadly and leaned down to kiss her mom's forehead. " I love you, mom. I miss you. I wish you could wake up but it's okay, I have faith that you will, one day. " She closed her eyes and a tear rolled down on her cheek, but she quickly wiped it away and got up. She took a deep breath and after one last look to her mother, left her bedroom. The doorbell rang just at this moment. Tory went to open the door and greet the babysitter.

" Hi, Tory "

" Hi, Maya. I left money on the table so you could order pizza for you and Brandon. I need you to check up on him, to make sure he does his homework and if there is a problem, you already have my number. "

" Okay, don't worry. I will call if there's anything wrong. Good luck, Tory. "

" Thank you, Maya. It's a long shift today so I'm coming home at three am. Please, take good care of my brother. "

" I will, I promise. " Tori smiled at her and after nodding, left the apartment. She had to be the strong one, no matter how hard it was.

Robby was laughing at his sister's silly faces. She was one year and three months old already. She was so cute. He was at home, giving his sister her meal. She already drank her bottle, now she was eating a little mashed beet with green beans. She didn't like that very much.

" So, more success with the food today ? " Roby laughed and looked at Miguel.

" Clearly. Look at her face. " Miguel laughed and went to kiss their little sister's cheek.

" You need to eat vegetables, Hermana. " Liyah looked at him with a smile on her face and put a hand on his face.

" No, no, no. "

" Si, si, si. " Robby watched the exchange and laughed.

" By all means, try to feed the little one. " Miguel sat down next to Robby and took the spoon to try to feed her. She put her hand on the mashed beet and smashed it on Miguel's face before he even had the time to give her the spoon.

" Oh my god ! " Robby started to laugh.

" Thanks for the help. " He took the spoon back from Miguel, except this time, Liyah did the same thing to him. It was Miguel's turn to laugh. Now, the two brothers had mashed beet on their face. Johnny got back home at this time and looked at his three kids. By the look of it, Liyah had given a hard time to her brothers.

" Do I even want to know ? " He laughed and went to kiss his daughter's hair. " Good job. I don't even like mashed beet, so I agree with you, on this. " Liyah smiled at her dad.

" DAD ! " Robby & Miguel laughed. He was unbelievable. They both took napkins to clean their faces and cleaned up after their sister. She had eaten already her bottle and the green beans, they were not going to insist more for the rest. Johnny put his arms around the boys' shoulders and hugged them.

" So, Sam, Me, Hawk, Moon, Demetri, and Yasmine are going out tonight with everyone else. You coming ? "

" By everyone else, you mean the team? " Robby was referring to their karate dojo Miyagi-Do.

" Yes. " Miguel knew it was his way of asking if Tory would be here too and decided to tease him a little. " Why ? You were thinking of someone else ? "

" No, of course not. I mean … okay, I guess. I was thinking about … Anyway, Let's go. "

It's been two years now that Tory and Roby had broken up and despite what everyone believed, they didn't get back together but Miguel knew that they missed each other. They were only civil towards each other, not even friends and it was sad to watch because you could see how much they still loved each other.

" Do you plan on talking to her again ? " Miguel asked Robby, trying to make him opening up.

" Who ? "

" Come on ! You know who I'm talking about. " Robby sighed.

" Look, I tried already, and it didn't work. Tory didn't forgive me. We're not even friends. How could I make her give me a second chance ? It's over. I accepted that and I'm perfectly fine with it. It's been two years now, I've moved on. "

" Oh, really ? Because I saw you date like five girls over the years, and it never worked out. Why is that ? "

" I don't know. I guess I didn't want to settle down. "

" Or they were not Tory. "

" Look, when you invite us both out, we stay civil towards each other but that's all. You can see that she doesn't want anything to do with me. "

" Then you're blind. "

" What ? "

" You're blind ! Every time you look away, she looks at you. Just like you do, when she looks away. You both look so sad since your breakup. I wish you would do something about it. "

" I wish that too. " Miguel looked at Robby, surprised. It was the first time since their breakup that he was admitting this. " I miss her, man. I'm not even going to lie. I hate that I destroyed what we had. We were only sixteen when we were together, I thought I just liked her and that my crush would go away. That's only after really losing her that I realized that it wasn't just a crush. I was in love with her all along. We were not together for a long time, unfortunately. Only a few months because of me but … what we had … man, it was … everything. " The young man sighed, sadly. " I'm still in love with her and if she asked me, I would go back to her in a heartbeat. Before dating, we started off as enemies because of what happened at the school. " He looked at Miguel, sadly. " After that, we became friends. In Cobra Kai, she was my partner, my confident. She helped me find a way to channel all my anger and be stronger. She also taught me to stop feeling sorry for myself and to make things happen. We were equals and not only we were helping each other, but we were supporting each other, and we were also confiding in each other. It wasn't easy. At the beginning, she was pushing me away but with time, she started to trust me and tell me private things about her. I learned to trust her too and tell things about me that no one else knew. We saw each other in different lights. To everyone, she was just a bad girl, dangerous, looking for trouble and always ready to fight. But she was so much more than that. It was only how she knew how to protect herself. She didn't think that there was another way. She made me happy again and when I was smiling with her, when I was laughing, it wasn't fake. It was real. And the closer we got, the stronger our feelings became. I fell in love with her. But I just thought I liked her and didn't fight for her when things got tough. I didn't know what she was going through and made her feel like she was nothing to me. I can't make her forgive me for that. I was so stupid. I don't only miss my girlfriend, but also my best friend. She was everything to me. "

" Hey, it's not over yet. I know if you put your mind to it, you will win her back. Things have changed now. We grew up, we've evolved. We are eighteen, more mature. Look at our relationship now. You and me, we were enemies, and we are now brothers. We have a sister now, we are a family. Look at Tory and Sam. They were enemies and are now close friends. Even me and Tory, we are friends. Even Hawk, Demetri, and the others. I think if she is not your friend, it's because it's to hard for her because she still loves you too. "

" I really messed up. I don't think that it's forgivable. "

" I love you, bro but are you serious ? You almost paralyzed me, and yet, you are now family to me. Tory almost killed Sam and Tory is now one of Sam's best friends. Your father wasn't there for you before, but now he is. And there are other examples too … I'm not trying to make you feel guilty or sad. What I'm trying to say is that everyone deserves a second chance. It's never too late. Maybe it will take more time, but I really don't think you should give up. You tried to date other girls, it never worked out. They were not Tory. You didn't have any feelings for them. "

" Yeah, I guess you're right. But let's just … not talk about it anymore tonight. "

" Okay. "

" Another subject … I started searching for a place. You remember I talked to you about it a month ago ? "

" Seriously ? I thought you had changed your mind. Why would you want to leave ? We are a big family, we are happy. " Robby smiled.

" Yes, we are happy, but I think it's best if I start living on my own. I need my space, man and honestly, you do too. But I have no doubt that when you'll move, it will be with Sam. Look, it's crowded at home and even if it's awesome, I still think it would be best if I left. I have a stable job now, I saved up money so I'm ready to pay a rent every month. I want more responsibilities, I'm an adult now so … What do you say ? Will you help me find a place to live ? "

" Yeah, okay. I'm not particularly happy about the idea, but I'll help you. "

" Thanks, man. Tomorrow, I have three appointments already to visit apartments. Will you come with me ? "

" Already ? " Miguel sighed. " Okay ! "

Robby smiled and hugged him. " Thank you. Now, let's go. "