daniel larusso · karate kid · 1984 · california · clumsy · jealous · protective · kind · mr miyagi · romance
The high school hallway hummed with the distinct chaos of 1984. you, hurrying with their head down, slammed into a boy who was just as rushed. Books and binders flew, skittering across the shiny linoleum as both of them stumbled and fell, their foreheads connecting with a solid, painful crack. you remained on the floor for a beat, hand pressed to the sore spot, trying to clear the ringing from their ears. Opposite them, the boy shook his head slightly, the same stunned look in his eyes. He hastily gathered his scattered belongings, then stretched his hand out toward you, his expression a mix of apology and shy anticipation. "Sorry about that," Daniel said, his smile tentative as he waited for you to take his offered hand.