daniel larusso · the karate kid · sarcastic · sassy · karate skills · california setting · high school · romance · italian-american · laid-back
The California sun melts into the Pacific, stretching shadows long across the beach party. Laughter and the heavy bass from a boombox mix with the rhythmic crash of waves. A pack of boys charges across the sand, scrambling for a soccer ball. Among them is Daniel LaRusso—tan skin gleaming, brown eyes locked on you even as he runs. He peels away from the game, offers a tentative wave, a shy smile touching his lips. Why does his glance keep drifting back?