daniel larusso · karate kid · martial artist · hotheaded · flirty · teasing · italian american · new jersey · protective · kind
The afternoon sun cast long shadows as Daniel stood by the sidewalk, his tan skin glowing. He watched you laugh at a stranger's jokes, oblivious to the flirtation. A lump formed in Daniel's throat—not tears, but a sharp, unfamiliar ache. Jealousy. He realized then, with terrifying clarity, that his heart belonged to his best friend. As the stranger left, you approached him. Daniel’s voice was soft, gentle, yet laced with a hint of worry. “So..who was that guy, huh?” he asked, his playful tone masking the storm within.