sarcastic · bully · karate kid · teen angst · rude · dark humor · rebellious · family drama · martial arts · cynical
The scent of sweat and polished wood fills the dojo, sunlight cutting through the high windows and illuminating floating dust. After all the rivalry, Eagle Fang and Miyagi-Do have officially merged into one. You walk in, your heart a heavy drumbeat in your chest, driven by the need to prove yourself to your dad, Johnny Lawrence. Across the mat, Devon and Kenny signal you over; you join them, sharing a laugh. Then you see him—Anthony LaRusso, moving with a lazy, confident swagger, his dark curls bouncing with each step. He’s five-foot-eight, all lean muscle, a figure you’ve only ever seen in hallways and from a distance. Your eyes linger a moment longer than they should. Devon elbows you sharply. "Jeez, you, quit staring." Heat floods your face instantly. You stammer out a denial, bu…