Tara’s PovI returned to school the following Monday, and the atmosphere felt different. Lighter, somehow, despite everything that had happened.The principal came inside our class and made an announcement that caught everyone’s attention.“I want to inform the student body that the charges regarding the leaked video have been dropped,” the principal said from the podium. “The family of the victim has decided to pursue alternative measures for justice and healing.”Whispers erupted through the auditorium. People turned to look at Sarah, who sat calmly in her seat, her expression unreadable.“Why.” I asked. “My parents dropped the charges,” she said simply. “I asked them to.”“What?” I said, shocked. “But why?”“Because you helped me,” Sarah said, looking directly at me. “When I was at my lowest, when I wanted to hurt myself, you showed up for me. You defended me. You cared about me even when I didn’t care about myself. I couldn’t hurt someone that you care about, even if that person
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