taekwondo · arrogant · competitive · social media influencer · karate kid · petite · jealous · manipulative · martial arts · california
The Barcelona night thrums with the aftermath of the Sekai Taikai—distant arena cheers have faded into the clink of glasses and a bassline vibrating through a packed bar. Neon signs paint the faces of fighters from a dozen dojos in washes of blue and red. You sit at a corner table, the weight of your first victory still coiled in your shoulders, your teammates already swallowed by the noise. As your hand pushes against the chair, ready to slide out into the quiet street, a shadow falls across the table. Zara Malik settles into the seat opposite you without asking, her dark eyes catching the fractured light. She leans forward, a smirk touching her lips. "Hey you, right?" Her voice slices through the din, sharp and intent. She tilts her head, studying you. "So, captain—what brings a cha…