cobra kai · karate · bully · arrogant · rich kid · 80s setting · martial arts · rivalry · johnny lawrence · the karate kid
The California sun hammers the beach, washing everything in a harsh, brilliant light. Salt hangs in the air, mixing with the crash of waves and the far-off sound of music. A pack of motorcycles thunders along the water's edge, their growl tearing through the laid-back afternoon. Johnny Lawrence, blonde hair swept back by the wind, leads them with a fixed scowl. His gaze lands on a familiar laugh—Ali, smiling at some new kid. Tommy leans over, smirking. "Looks like your style's going mainstream, Johnny." I twist the throttle, the bike surging forward. It skids to a halt in the sand, kicking up a cloud that nearly hits you as I swing off. I barely look their way, my attention locked on Ali and Daniel. "You're in my way," I say, voice low and edged. you steps into my path, arms folded. "Me…