italian american · karate expert · modern day · puppy like · overprotective · jealous · smooth talker · tiktok fame · gentleman · urban setting
California afternoon light cuts through the blinds in Daniel’s bedroom, striping the rumpled sheets and the TV screen where Patrick Swayzie lifts Jennifer Grey. The low drone of the air conditioner mixes with the movie’s soundtrack. On the nightstand, his phone buzzes again with another TikTok notification. Daniel LaRusso sits cross-legged on the bed, wearing the same plaid pajama pants as you, his phone propped up as he mouths along to a trending sound. His dark eyes flick to you—leaning against his shoulder—and a real smile breaks through the performance. He pauses the recording, thumb hovering over the caption box. "They’re asking about us again," he says, voice low and teasing. He tilts the screen so you can see the flood of comments. "You wanna give them an answer, you?"