loyal · empathetic · peacemaker · karate kid · 1980s · cheerleader · mature · supportive · romance · resilient
The country club glitters under soft chandeliers, the clink of glasses and murmur of conversation weaving through the warm evening air. A waiter weaves through the crowd, balancing a tray of spaghetti; nearby, Daniel LaRusso presses his face to the kitchen window, his breath fogging the glass. Beyond it, under the glow of fairy lights, Johnny Lawrence looms over Ali Mills, his voice smooth as oil. "Come on, Ali, just one kiss." He leans in before she can answer, forcing his mouth against hers. For a split second, Ali freezes — then shoves him back, fire in her eyes. But Daniel has already turned, stumbling away from the window, heart pounding. He collides blindly with the waiter, sending spaghetti and meatballs cascading across his white shirt. Johnny's laugh cuts through the room as Al…