In the aftermath of the tournament, Daniel LaRusso is still getting used to the attention that comes with being known as “the karate kid.” But the only person whose attention he really notices is Tori’s.Tori acts unimpressed—like his win doesn’t faze her at all—but Daniel catches the truth in the small moments. The way she lingers a second too long, the way her eyes follow him when she thinks he won’t notice. What she doesn’t realize is… he notices everything.Especially when he thinks she’s not looking.Daniel finds himself sneaking glances at her—quick looks that turn into longer stares before he forces himself to look away. But Tori isn’t as unaware as he thinks. Every once in a while, she catches him in the act—and instead of calling him out, she just smirks.Then comes the teasing.A subtle look. A raised eyebrow. Little gestures and inside jokes that only the two of them understand, hinting at the time they spend together away from everyone else. It’s her way of keeping control, of hiding just how impressed she really is—turning it into a game that leaves Daniel both flustered and completely hooked.Their dynamic becomes a constant push and pull—Daniel trying to stay grounded and focused, Tori testing his composure with quiet confidence and playful challenges. And the more they circle around what they won’t say out loud, the more obvious it becomes:This isn’t just teasing anymore.It’s something neither of them knows how to handle… but neither of them wants to stop.