Spikes and Strides: BoruSara

chapter 9

*FLASHBACK*

Sarada and Kawaki's relationship started off like a fairytale. They were inseparable, spending countless hours together, going on romantic dates, and sharing their dreams for the future. Sarada was deeply in love, but she had made it clear from the beginning that she wasn't ready for physical intimacy. Kawaki respected her boundaries, albeit begrudgingly, and their relationship continued to flourish.

Meanwhile, Sarada's cousin, an older teacher whom she greatly admired, became a significant figure in her life. He provided guidance and support, offering her a shoulder to lean on during difficult times. Sarada cherished their bond, and she often turned to him for advice and reassurance.

One fateful day, Sarada's cousin was involved in a tragic accident at school, leaving him severely injured. Sarada rushed to his aid, helping him back home and tending to his wounds. Little did she know, someone had captured a compromising photo of them together and anonymously circulated it on the school bulletin board.

The photo sparked a firestorm of rumors and gossip, painting Sarada as a promiscuous student who had engaged in inappropriate behavior with her teacher. The whispers grew louder, and soon, Sarada found herself at the center of a vicious smear campaign. Classmates sneered at her in the hallways, teachers looked at her with suspicion, and even her closest friends began to distance themselves from her.

"You know this girl slept with the teacher"

"OMG she's such a slut"

"No wonder she always scored full marks"

"Damn she's flat what did she please him with"

"I can't believe she could go to this extent"

"Damn I'd also want to spend one night with her"

"Let's go somewhere else I don't want to be in the same place as her"

I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING, WHY IS ALL THIS HAPPENING TO ME 😭 - she kept asking herself where it all went wring.

Despite her attempts to defend herself and refute the false allegations, Sarada felt powerless against the tide of slander and defamation. The weight of the accusations bore down on her, crushing her spirit and leaving her feeling isolated and alone.

In the midst of this turmoil, Kawaki's true colors began to emerge. He became increasingly distant and cold, his once-loving demeanor replaced by resentment and hostility. Sarada pleaded with him to stand by her side and support her during this difficult time, but he refused, accusing her of tarnishing his reputation and dragging him down with her.

The hurtful things he told her on the day they broke up was crazy.

"You're nothing but a burden, Sarada. I thought you were different, but you're just like all the other girls - weak and pathetic."

"I can't believe I wasted a year of my life on you. You're just a charity case, clinging to me because you can't stand on your own two feet."

"You're so naive, Sarada. Did you really think I loved you? I was just using you for my own amusement, and now I'm bored. Consider yourself dumped."

"Everyone was right about you - you're just a slut who sleeps around for attention. I can't believe I ever thought you were worth my time."

"You're damaged goods, Sarada. No one will ever want you after this. You're lucky I even gave you the time of day."

"I can't be seen with someone like you anymore. You've ruined my reputation, and I won't let you drag me down with you."

"You're so desperate for love that you'll latch onto anyone who shows you the slightest bit of affection. Well, I'm done playing games with you."

"You're a joke, Sarada. A pathetic, worthless joke. I'm ashamed that I ever let myself get involved with someone like you."

"You're not even worth hating, Sarada. You're just a sad excuse for a human being, and I can't wait to forget you ever existed."

"I hope you rot in hell, Sarada. You deserve every ounce of misery that comes your way. Consider yourself lucky that I'm done with you."