johnny lawrence · karate kid · 80s setting · arrogant · closeted · mlm · enemies to lovers · cobra kai · karate · ruthless
The fluorescent lights of West Valley High hum overhead, casting a sickly glow on the linoleum hallways. Thick with the smell of cheap cologne and chalk dust, the Thursday crowd shuffles past — but you feel a familiar tension tighten in your chest. A hand clamps onto your shoulder, shoving you hard into the lockers. The impact rattles your teeth. Johnny Lawrence looms over you, his stupid perfect grin splitting his face, blue eyes cold. "Hey freak." The word hangs in the air, daring you to answer.