Dark Resolutions | Geto Suguru x Reader |

22: The Price of Secrets

Miyako made her way back to Jujutsu High, the weight of her actions heavy on her shoulders. The forest around her seemed to close in, shadows stretching out like the tendrils of her guilt. She moved quickly, her heart pounding in her chest. The night was quiet, but her mind was anything but.

As she emerged from the forest and approached the campus, she spotted a figure standing near the entrance. It was Hiroshi, a notorious troublemaker known for poking his nose into other people's business. His reputation for causing problems and uncovering secrets made Miyako's heart skip a beat.

Hiroshi's eyes met hers, and for a moment, there was an unspoken tension between them. His gaze was sharp, suspicious, but he said nothing. Instead, he simply smirked and walked away, leaving Miyako with a sense of unease. She couldn't shake the feeling that her secret was teetering on the edge of exposure.

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Later that night, Miyako prepared to meet Geto again. The weight of her responsibilities pressed down on her, but she knew she couldn't falter now. As she slipped out of her room and made her way through the darkened halls, a sense of dread gnawed at her.

She moved silently, her senses on high alert. As she approached the meeting spot, she suddenly felt a prickle of awareness. Someone was following her. She spun around, eyes scanning the shadows, but there was no one there. The feeling persisted, but she dismissed it as her paranoia playing tricks on her.

When she arrived at the secluded clearing, Geto was already waiting. His presence brought a strange comfort, a reminder that she wasn't alone in this fight. But tonight, her nerves were frayed, and every rustle of the leaves seemed like a threat.

"Suguru," she greeted him, her voice low. "We need to move quickly. I feel like I'm being watched."

Geto's eyes narrowed, his expression serious. "We can't afford any slip-ups, Miyako. What's our next move?"

They discussed their plans, the strategies to expose the higher-ups and protect those who had been wronged. Miyako tried to focus, but the sense of being watched lingered. She glanced around, scanning the treeline for any signs of movement, but saw nothing.

"You need to stay vigilant," Geto warned, his voice stern. "If anyone discovers our meetings, it could ruin everything."

Miyako nodded, trying to shake off her unease. "I know. I'll be careful."

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As she made her way back to the campus, the feeling of being followed intensified. Every rustle, every shadow seemed like a potential threat. She quickened her pace, her heart racing. When she finally reached the campus grounds, a group of five sorcerers surrounded her.

"Miyako Gojo," one of them said, his voice cold. "You are summoned to the headquarters at once."

Panic surged through her. She tried to protest, but the sorcerers grabbed her arms, dragging her towards the headquarters. She struggled against their grip, fear, and anger mingling in her chest.

When they reached the headquarters, the sight that met her eyes froze her in place. Satoru was chained to the wall, his usually confident demeanour replaced with one of helplessness and betrayal. His eyes met hers, a mixture of confusion and hurt reflected in them.

And then she saw Hiroshi, standing with his arms crossed, a smug expression on his face. The higher-ups, with their stern and unforgiving gazes, stood in judgment.

"The Gojo siblings have betrayed the Jujutsu Society," one of the higher-ups announced, his voice echoing in the cold, sterile room.

Miyako's heart sank. The trap had been sprung, and there was no escape. The realization hit her like a physical blow. Hiroshi had been the one to tip them off. Her secrets were laid bare, and now, both she and Satoru were at the mercy of the society they had once sworn to protect.

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The room was thick with tension. The higher-ups regarded her with a mixture of disdain and disappointment. Miyako's mind raced, trying to find a way out, but every avenue seemed blocked.

"How could you?" Satoru's voice was hoarse, filled with a mixture of anger and sorrow. "How could you betray us?"

Miyako's heart ached at the sight of her brother, chained and vulnerable. "Satoru, I—"

"Enough!" one of the higher-ups interrupted. "We have all the evidence we need. Your secret meetings with Geto, your betrayal of our trust. You have endangered us all."

Hiroshi stepped forward, a self-satisfied grin on his face. "It was only a matter of time before your deceit was uncovered, Miyako. I warned you about getting too close to the enemy."

Miyako glared at him, her anger boiling over. "You don't understand anything. This isn't about betrayal. It's about exposing the corruption within this society."

The higher-ups exchanged glances, their expressions hardening. "Your actions have consequences, Miyako. You and Satoru will be held accountable."

She looked at Satoru, desperation in her eyes. "I was trying to protect you, to protect all of us. The society we believed in is not what it seems."

But Satoru's gaze was filled with hurt and confusion. "You've gone too far, Miyako. I don't know if I can ever trust you again."

Her heart shattered at his words. She had lost his trust, and now, they were both facing the consequences of her actions. She knew she had to find a way to fix this, to make things right, but the path ahead seemed impossible.

The higher-ups conferred amongst themselves before one of them spoke. "You will both be detained until we decide your fate. The Gojo name may have once commanded respect, but your actions have tainted it."

As the sorcerers moved to take them away, Miyako felt a crushing weight settle on her shoulders. She had tried to fight for the truth, but now, it seemed like she had only brought ruin upon herself and her brother.

Hiroshi's smug expression was the last thing she saw before they were led out of the room. The future was uncertain, and the battle was far from over. But Miyako vowed to herself that she would not give up. She would find a way to clear their names and expose the true corruption within the Jujutsu Society, no matter the cost.

And as they were taken away, she held onto that resolve, knowing that the fight for justice was only just beginning.