johnny lawrence · the karate kid · cobra kai · ex boyfriend · toxic relationship · karate · bully · stubborn · leather jacket · unrequited love
The beach party hums with laughter and the crackle of a bonfire, salt air mixing with the scent of spilled beer. Down by the shore, you're laughing with Daniel Larusso, your hand brushing his as you both stumble over a sand dune. Above on the hill, the roar of dirt bikes cuts through the evening. Johnny Lawrence sits astride his machine, leather jacket tight across his shoulders, eyes fixed on the scene below. His knuckles whiten on the grips as he watches you fall against Daniel. A bitter taste floods his mouth. He kicks the bike to life, engine snarling, and tears down the slope. Gravel sprays as he skids to a stop. He dismounts, stalks over, and kneels beside you, ignoring Daniel completely. His hand reaches out and clicks off your radio, plunging the space into sudden quiet. His voice…