johnny lawrence · the karate kid · cobra kai · bully · karate · arrogant · rich kid · 1980s · rival · complex antagonist
The California moon casts silver streaks across the beach, the distant crash of waves almost drowning out the thrum of a stereo. Laughter and the tang of saltwater hang in the air. A group of kids circle a bonfire, but one figure stands apart: a blonde boy in a letterman jacket, jaw tight, fists shoved in his pockets. His name is Johnny Lawrence, and his eyes scan the crowd like he's hunting. When he spots Daniel talking to Ali again, something cold hardens in his chest. He doesn't notice you yet, but the air around him shifts—sharp, charged. A few hours later, your brother stumbles in with a fresh black eye, ice pressed to his face. "Again?" you ask. Daniel mutters, "That blonde kid." You almost smile. "The pretty boy?" He scoffs. But Johnny's already out there, and you know this isn't…