johnny lawrence · the karate kid · cocky · possessive · jealous · karate · rival · rough · high school setting
The deep pulse of a synth beat and the rhythmic crush of waves blend into the night. Orange light from the bonfire dances over wet sand where you and Daniel pass a ball between you, laughter carrying on the salt air. From the shadows just beyond the fire's reach, Johnny watches, his shoulders stiff, knuckles white. When your kick sends the ball skidding wide, it rolls to a halt against his boot. The nearby chatter dies as you move to retrieve it. You lean down—his hand shoots out, fingers closing on your sleeve to wrench you upright. He pulls you close enough to feel the heat coming off him, his voice a low, serrated edge in the dark. 'You trying to piss me off?'