Time-Twisted Melody (Boruto - Twinkling Watermelon AU)

Chapter 31

Boruto POV

SLAM!

My back was slammed against the cold metal of the locker, the loud clang echoing down the hall as Sarada's hand slammed beside me. Her black eyes were blazing, staring right through me with a fire that could melt steel. I could feel every gaze of the students watching us, but she didn't care. No, Sarada had me cornered, and the fury in her eyes told me this was personal.

"So, this is how you want to get in my way?" she hissed, her voice low but venomous. The threat was unmistakable. "If you think your bold confession about Sakura and Sasuke is going to change anything, you're damn wrong." Her words hung in the air like a knife, sharp and cutting. I just stared back at her, calm on the outside, though I could feel the tension buzzing around us.

"I told you, you need to stop," I said flatly, my calm blue eyes meeting her glare. But that only seemed to piss her off more. She scoffed, then turned, her gaze sharper than any kunai. If looks could kill, I'd be six feet under.

"You think I'm gonna give up without a fight?" she growled, and before I could blink, she grabbed my collar and yanked me closer, her face inches from mine.

Grab.

The look on her face sent a chill down my spine—something about it was off like she wasn't just angry but...enjoying this. What the hell was she planning?

"W-What do you think you're doing?" I stammered, feeling the intensity of the situation rise.

She smirked, and it sent an even colder shiver down my back. That damn smirk—like she knew exactly how to mess with me. Her eyes flicked around, taking in the scene, all the students staring, before landing back on me, holding me in place with their intensity.

"You said you'd give me something to look forward to..."

What is she up to?

"...?!" I barely had time to piece together her words before I felt it—her lips pressed against mine.

What. The. Fuck.

"...!"

My mind went blank. Her lips were soft, warm, and...this was my first kiss?! How could she steal it like this?! My eyes widened as everything around me froze, except for the heat on my face. Sarada backed away, the smirk still plastered on her face, more mischievous than before. I could hear the whispers around us, but it all felt distant, like I was underwater, drowning in the moment.

Everyone was staring. Shocked. And why wouldn't they be? Sarada might be a girl, but... NO ONE AT SCHOOL KNEW THAT!!!

"Y-You..."

DROP.

Then, I heard something fall. I turned my head to see Sakura standing there, textbooks scattered across the floor, her hand covering her mouth in shock. Ino stood beside her, frozen in disbelief. But it was my Mom, Hinata, who made my stomach sink—her lavender eyes wide, her expression mirroring the others. Oh, great. Now everyone's gonna think I'm gay!

"Why you..."

I whipped my head back to Sarada, my expression a mix of anger and confusion, but I couldn't do anything. Not against that face—the face she wore like a perfect impersonation of Sasuke.

'Damn it! This bitch!'

"Let's see how you handle this situation now," Sarada said with a smirk before she left the scene as if nothing happened.

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"Sakura! Hey, Sakura! Please, wait a sec!"